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GOURDS ARE THE NEWEST GARDEN “MUST” 
ESGHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy) □ 
Culture 1 or 2. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
One of the most beautiful of garden flowers. When grown in 
masses, scarcely any plant produces a greater degree of splendor. 
Foliage finely cut like lace, with a bluish tinge. Easily raised 
from seed, but does not transplant well. Sown in Autumn, the 
growth is of increased vigor. Diameter of plant 20 inches. 
Height 12 inches. Blooming 60 days. Is a California wild- 
flower, from which the following developments have been made: 
Aurantiaca Orange —-The True California Poppy. Spreading. 
—packet 10c 
#Carmine King —Carmine-rose. Spreading.—packet 10c 
Golden West —Canary-yellow flowers, with deep orange blotch 
at base of each petal, forming a cross in center. Flowers measure 
over 3 inches in diameter and have overlapping petals, del¬ 
icately waved at edges. Spreading.—packet 10c 
•Orange Flame —Reddish-orange, of great merit. Erect.— 
packet 10c 
•Crimson —Spreading.—packet 10c 
•White —Spreading.—packet 10c 
Californica Brilliant Mixed Colors —Spreading.—packet 5c 
•Double Choice Mixed —This form is very beautiful, and is 
about 60 percent double—packet 10c 
EUPHORBIA (Snow-on-the-Mountain) □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 10-12 days 
Variegata —A foliage plant growing well in poor and dry soil. 
Leaves at first are bright green, but as plants mature become 
edged with silvery-white. 2 feet. Euphorbia is a North 
American native plant.—packet 10c 
Feverfew —See Matricaria. 
Fire Bush —See Ivochia. 
Fla.x —See Linum. 
Forget-Me-Not —See Myosotis. 
Four-o’Clock —See Marvel of Peru. 
Foxglove —See Digitalis. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) O □ 
Normal germination, 10-20 days 
The Gaillardias are half-hardy, free-flowering perennials 
and annuals. The flowers are a very showy combination of 
orange, crimson and purple, blended and streaked in various 
markings. They are good bedders, being strong, constant 
bloomers through the whole summer. Prefer light, well-drained 
soil, and full sunlight. 24 inches tall. Native to North America. 
Culture 3 
Grandiflora Fine Mixed O—packet 10c 
Culture 4 or 5 
Single Picta Fine Mixed □—packet 10c 
Double Picta Lorenziana Mixed □—packet 10c 
Indian Chief □—Beautiful bronzy-red of good habit.—pkt. 10c 
GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy) O 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 20-25 days 
New Giant Hybrids Mixed —A very beautiful daisy-like 
flower in many delightful colors, and borne on long stems; 
ideal for cutting. Seed should be sown individually, with the 
point up, in a greenhouse or hotbed. Germination is uncertain, 
and plants need careful handling. When leaves are an inch 
long, transplant to a sunny and protected location. Requires 
protection over Winter. Native of Africa.—25 seeds 25c 
GERANIUM ZONALE □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 15-20 days 
An excellent grade of plants can be raised from seed which 
gives a wide variety of color. Should be started indoors. 2 feet. 
The Geranium is believed to be of South African origin. 
Single Mixed —packet 10c 
GODETIA (Satin Flower) □ 
Culture 1 or 2. Normal germination, 6-10 days 
Dwarf Azalea Flowered Double Mixed —These do best in 
rather poor soil, and bear double satiny flowers in many rich 
colors. Do well in partial shade. If cut before fully open, the 
flowers will last a long time in water. 12 inches. This plant 
does much better if started indoors and transplanted when 
2 or 3 inches tall. California native.—packet 10c 
GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth) □ 
Culture 1, 4, or 5. Normal germination, 10-15 days 
Well-known annuals of easy culture. To preserve for winter 
decoration, the flowers (resembling clover heads) should be 
fully matured before being gathered. 15 inches tall. Indige¬ 
nous to tropical sections of the Old World. 
Mixed —Pink, white, purple—packet 5c 
GOURDS (Ornamental) □ 
Culture 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 12-15 days 
The Gourds are annuals, rapid growers from 10 to 20 feet high, 
valuable for covering screens or arbors; should have moist, 
rich, loamy soil to attain perfection. The fruit is useful for 
decoration, due to its unique appearance. Native to many of 
the world’s tropical sections. 
Small Mixed Gourds —All sorts.— pneket 10c 
Small Ornamental Gourds 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) □ O 
Normal germination, 15 days 
Grandiflora Alba (True Covent Garden Strain) □—Culture 
1 or 2. Graceful plants much in demand for cutting and com¬ 
bining with other flowers. Light, airy foliage, with myriads of 
small white flowers. 2 feet. Does not transplant easily. Native 
in Europe, Asia and Northern Africa.—packet 5c 
Paniculata (Perennial) O—Culture 3. Produces masses of 
small white flowers which are fine for cutting, or may be dried 
for Winter use. Dried flowers may be made to look alive again, 
by wrapping in a damp towel, and keeping in a cool place for 
about 6 hours.—packet 10c 
HELICHRYSUM □ 
(Straw or Everlasting Flower) 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
Double Mixed Colors —Everlasting flowers, size of a 50-cent 
piece. Useful for making winter bouquets. 3 feet. Is much 
improved by starting indoors, and setting out after danger 
from frost is past. Is indigenous to many parts of Europe.— 
packet 10c 
Helianthus —See Sunflower 
Gaill&rdia Grandiflora Mixed 
