Gas'Plants (Dictamnus Fraxinella alba ) 
GAS-PLANT ( Dictamnus Fraxinella alba ) 2 to 3 ft. A long-lived perennial, the 
Gas-Plant, sometimes called Bastard Dittany, has been in cultivation for cen¬ 
turies. The durable foliage is not unlike that of the ash tree and the showy 
white flowers are arranged in spire-like spikes. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per 10. 
GERANIUMS, Sweet-Scented ( Pelargonium ). In the nineteenth century when 
every parlor table held a jar of fragrant pot-pourri, Scented Geraniums were 
much sought after. During the summer months the plants were grown in the 
dooryard along with heliotrope, mignonette, lemon verbena, and other Victorian 
favorites. In late August, cuttings were made for the window garden. In this 
way many unusual kinds were perpetuated but many varieties have vanished. 
The kinds we offer here are the heritage of garden enthusiasts of the past genera¬ 
tion. They are the essence of a fragrant garden and require only full sun and 
ordinary soil. 
Balm ( Pelargonium melissimum). One of the sweetest. 
Fair Ellen or Helen. Variety of P. quercifolium. 
Finger Bowl (P. crispum). Citron-scented. Popular. 
Lady Mary. Sweet, spicy, heart-shaped leaves. 
Lemon (P. Limoneum) . Used in pot-pourris. 
Nutmeg. Variety of P. odoratissimum. Very spicy. 
Oak-leaved. Variety of P. quercifolium. Odor similar to walnuts. 
Rose (P. graveolens) . For flavoring jellies, etc. 
Skeleton (P. denticulatum). Rose-scented. 
The above varieties are 35 cts. each 
GERMANDER ( Teucrium Chamcedrys). See page 8 for description. 
GILL-OVER-THE-GROUND (Nepeta hederacea). 6 in. Also known as Ground 
Ivy, this European plant was naturalized in America at an early date. Best used 
as a ground-cover in shady places, this rampant perennial is no plant for a small 
garden. 
HOREHOUND ( Marrubium vulgare). 12 to 15 in. A woolly-leaved plant with beau¬ 
tifully veined leaves and curious whorls of creamy flowers arranged along each stem. 
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