Funkia Variegata Gaillardia, Giant English Hybrids 
Gentiana Cruciata 
FUCHSIA 
Mostly tender shrubs used for bedding or cool greenhouse decoration in 
the temperate zone. They are charming subjects for the shady garden 
available in many colors and forms. 
Culture. Ordinary good loam, well drained. They do not like heavy, wet 
clay soils. Do well in shady places where it is difficult to flower other 
plants. Magellanica is a hardy variety, wintering over outdoors if the 
plant is protected with straw during the winter. 
Magellanica Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
This most interesting shrub came to us from the New York Botanical 
Garden, where it has proven entirely hardy. It is in bloom all summer 
long until stopped by frost. The ruby-red pendent flowers are pro¬ 
duced by the hundreds, flowering just as freely in full sun as in light 
shade. A most interesting plant for the flower border or rock garden, 
where it fits in perfectly, blooming all summer. Like all Fuchsias, they 
are especially adapted for shady locations. We advise protection any¬ 
where north of Philadelphia. 
FUNKIA - Plaintain-lily or Japanese Day-lily 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials with handsome green or variegated foliage, 
and lily-like flowers borne on graceful spikes. The ovate, cordate, or 
lance-shaped leaves grow in tufted form. Excellent plants for growing in 
sunny or partially shady borders on the margins of water or as edgings 
to beds and walks. 
Culture. Funkias require to be grown in a rich, well manured soil. The 
variegated kinds are best grown in partial shade. The others will suc¬ 
ceed in sunny borders, by the waterside, or as specimens in groups. 
Subcordata should be grown in a warm, sheltered position. Plant in fall 
or early spring, six inches apart. 
Coerulea lanceolata Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Broad green leaves; blue flowers from July to August. 
Glauca Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A very fine Japanese species with large blue-gray leaves. It makes a 
fine specimen plant in the border, may also be used in the rock garden. 
CLancifolia Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Long, narrow leaves, dull green, produced in abundance; lilac-blue 
flowers during July and August; excellent plant for shade and edging 
to shady walks. 
Subcordata grandiflora Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Very large, pure white, lily-shape, fragrant flowers in August and 
September. One of the best and used very extensively as a ground 
cover for Lily beds. The foliage provides protection to the bulbs and 
the flowers because of their lily-like appearance blend in well with the 
taller growing Lilies. 
Thomas Hogg Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100, $25.00 
A most desirable, strong growing kind. Does well in shade or sun and 
loves moisture. Its rich, large green leaves have a narrow, clear silver 
edging which greatly enhances its beauty. Lavender flowers in profusion 
in August and September. 
Variegata Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Variegated foliage; blue flowers. Beautiful edging plant. 
GALAX 
«Aphylla Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A pretty little evergreen from the mountains of North Carolina, having 
shining red or green leaves. Stalks a foot high, bearing many small, 
white flowers. Hardy in cold latitudes. 
GALEGA - Goat's Rue 
Showy plants of the easiest culture and very useful. They have pinnate 
foliage, and pea-shaped flowers borne in racemes throughouf the sum¬ 
mer. Of great value for cutting. They are distinctly attractive plants 
for sunny borders. Plants are of strong, compact habit. 
Culture. Grow in ordinary, rich soil in a sunny position. Plant in autumn 
or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. Every third year lift, divide and replant. 
Officinalis nana rosea flore pleno Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Very fine double pink variety; rather rare. 
GENISTA - Dyers Greenweed; Broom 
Shrubby plants for growing in dry, sunny borders or on banks. Golden 
yellow flowers produced freely from May to August. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a sunny position. Plant in autumn or spring, 
12 to 18 inches apart. Protect with straw in winter, in colder parts of 
country. 
GJuncea Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
A very fine little spring shrub about two feet high with silky, small 
leaves; the flowers are freely produced in drooping heads. It is the 
hardiest of the Genistas. 
«Sagittalis Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
(Dwarf Prostrate Broom). The stems are curiously winged like an ar¬ 
row, pealike flowers in clustered heads in June. Plant in warm, sheltered 
part of rock garden. Plant is about 6 inches high. 
GAILLARDIA - Blanket Flower 
We consider the Gaillardia one of the most desirable hardy plants in 
cultivation. Everyone will have noticed how grandly Gaillardias have 
thriven through droughts; they seem hardly to need water. The gay blos¬ 
soms are obtainable in perpetual profusion from June to November, and 
the greater the drought and scarcity of other flowers the more the 
utility of the perennial Gaillardia is demonstrated. 
Culture. A rich, but light soil is essential to grow Gaillardias success¬ 
fully. They cannot be depended upon to survive the winter on heavy, 
clay soils, but do splendidly on those of a light or medium character. 
They require a sunny position. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 8 inches 
apart. It is advisable in fall to protect them from frost with a little dry 
covering of straw. 
Mr. Sherbrook Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
The full, circular flowers are of a rich golden yellow, unstained by any 
other color. The large self-colored blooms supported by stout stems 
above the pale green foliage continue from early summer until late in 
the fall. A very good English variety. 
Ruby Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Brilliant ruby-red, having no hint of yellow or brown in its make-up. 
Blooms all summer long as do few other perennials. Its vivid flowers 
make a continuous showing and the plants furnish abundant material 
for cutting. 
Sun God Improved Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Here we have one of the greatest of garden flowers. The plants are of 
neat, upright growth. The foliage is a fine gray-green. The stems are 
2 feet or more topped with magnificent chamois-yellow flowers. It is a 
real acquisition. Blooms the entire summer no matter how hot or dry 
the weather. A wonderful garden plant and handsome cut flower. 
Improved English Strain Giant Hybrids Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
In lovely shades of orange, yellow and red all summer and fall. Flowers 
measuring 4 inches or more across. The finest mixture available. 
GAULTHERIA - Wintergreen 
*Proeumbens Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Aromatic Wintergreen). A low evergreen, with bright green leaves. 
Flowers white followed by the bright red berries, which remain until the 
next season. Give the bed a covering of leaves. It takes a whole season 
to establish this plant. 
GENTIANA - Gentian 
Exquisitely beautiful Alpine perennials, many species of which are ad¬ 
mirably suited for border and rock garden. The taller and stronger 
growing species succeed admirably in grass in colonies in a moist par¬ 
tially shaded border. Gentians may, indeed, be regarded as the most 
beautiful of hardy perennials. 
Culture. Gentians require no special care to grow them successfully. 
Grow in a rich, moist loam containing a fair amount of well-decayed 
cow manure. Best grown in masses as an edging to a partially shaded 
border or rock garden. It is advisable in all cases to mix leaf mold 
freely with the soil before planting. Top dress with well-rotted manure 
in spring. See that the plants are well supplied with moisture in dry 
weather. Gentians do not like to have roots disturbed, so do not inter¬ 
fere with them once they are established. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 
8 inches apart. 
*Andrewsi Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
One of the most fascinating native plants. The flowers, which are 
tightly closed, are borne at the top of a stem from 6 to 8 inches long, 
and ore an intense deep blue. Blooms best in moist places. July and 
October. 
*Cruciata Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
The ubiquitous little cluster headed Gentian of the entire Alpine ranges. 
The small bright blue flowers are four-lobed. August and September 
flowering. 
Fragifolia Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
Another beautiful Gentian of neat habit and easy culture. Gorgeous 
sapphire-blue flowers in midsummer. 
*Freyniana Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
A beautiful plant in the way of Gentiana Septemfida and possibly a 
geographical form of it. Quite low growing, it sends out short trailing 
shoots, set with pairs of dark glossy leaves and ending in two or three 
large bells of bright blue. Rarely exceeds 6 inches in height. 
*Lagodechiana Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
Easily grown and resembles the Septemfida. It is, however, prostrate. 
Not over 2 to 3 inches high, flowering in July. Its sapphire-blue flowers 
are magnificent. 
*Purdomi Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
A new species introduced by Purdom, and a fine addition to the list of 
Gentians. Lovely blue flowers in July and August. 
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