GENJI^NA (Jen-shi-an'-a) —Gentian 
I'^oafter the ancient king, Gentius of Illyria, and 
truly living up to their royal heritage. The intensity of 
their coloring has made them the standard of color de¬ 
scription for blue throughout the world. Prefer a rich, 
moist soil. 
*acaulis— The famous Gentian of the Alps. Dazzling blue 
trumpets cover the prostrate mats of heavy, deep green 
foliage. 50c each; 3 for $1.35 
*acaulis augustifolia— A variation with narrow leaves and 
flowers spotted a sprightly green. One of the choicest of 
the whole genus. $1.00 each 
♦acaulis clusi —Another variation of acaulis having slightly 
longer flowers, on longer stems. 50c each; 3for $1.25 
*andrewsi —A fascinating plant with tightly closed bottle¬ 
shaped flowers of deep blue on 15" stems. Give a rich 
moist soil in sun or shade. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*calycosa —We are happy to be able to offer this most rare 
of Gentians. Lovely open bell-like flowers of deep vel¬ 
vety blue with white throat. For best results give plenty 
of leaf mold. 8". 75c each 
*septemfida —Clustered heads of rich sapphire-blue. Easy 
culture in full sun or light shade. 50c each 
GLAUCIUM (Glau'-si-um)—Horned Poppy 
Burbank Hybrids —A little known plant of striking beauty, 
forming 3' bushes which in the words of one writer are, 
“A decoratively feathered tangle of silver-frosted leaf¬ 
age.” These plants bloom continuously, having very large 
silken poppies of waxy texture in shades of yellow, 
orange and buff. 35c each; 3 for 85c; doz. $3.25 
GLOBULARIA (Glob'-u-lair-i-a)— Globe Daisy 
A choice little tufted evergreen loving a sunny position 
but not particular as to soil. 
*bellidifolia —An exquisite evergreen creeper with dainty 
heads of soft blue flowers on 2" stems. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
*cordifolia —A tiny prostrate shrub with glossy evergreen 
leaves and fluffy heads of blue-grey flowers. 4". 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
*trichosantha —Striking steel-blue flower heads on 4" stems 
above tidy mats of shiny spoon-shaped evergreen leaves. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
GORMANIA (Gor-man'-i-a) 
Perfectly hardy natives having thick fleshy leaves not 
unlike some of the choicest cacti, slowly forming twiggy 
mats of tropical appearance. 
*laxa —Large heads of crimson flowers. 35c each 
*watsoni —Delicate yellow form. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
GYPSOPHILA (Jip-sof'-il-a) —Baby's Breath 
Clouds of fine starry flowers in feathery panicles highly 
prized for cutting. All sorts like full sun and good 
drainage. A little lime is beneficial. 
Bristol Fairy —A persistent blooming double form with 
large perfectly formed pure white blooms. 2'. 35c each 
*cerastoides— Closely tufted deep green leaves and lovely 
white flowers. 3'. From the Himalayas. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
paniculata compacta —Forms a billowy mound 3' high. 
Indispensable as cut flower. Excellent dried for winter 
bouquets. Very large roots. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
Medium 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*repens —Forms a wide mat of bright blue green and 
clouds of white flowers all season. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*repens rosea —Similar to above with delicate pink tinted 
flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*repens bodgeri —A new form of compact habit and per¬ 
fectly formed double fowers. Excellent foliage and 
thoroughly hardy. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.25 
*repens, Rosy Veil —A companion to bodgeri, being of the 
same habit and type, but with dainty pink flowers. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
HELENIUM 
HELENIUM (He-lee'-ni-um)—Helen's Flower 
Another gorgeous border plant blooming profusely in 
late summer. A very useful cut flower. 2 y 2 ' to 4'. 
autumnale superbum —Broad heads of deep golden yellow. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.55 
autumnale rubrum —Bright terra cotta, suffused with wall¬ 
flower-red. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
bruneum coccineum —Rich bronze red. 2 1 /£'. 25c each 
Chippersfield Orange —A wonderful sort with well-formed 
flowers of deep orange flecked with flame-red. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
Crimson Beauty —Deep crimson-red blooms in profusion. 
One of the darkest Heleniums. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
gaillardiaefolium —Glowing bronzy red petals with just a 
tip of golden yellow. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
nanum luteum —A new one with extremely handsome 
golden yellow flowers on 2 y 2 ' stems. 35c each 
peregrinum —A new European introduction with large 
brownish-red or mahogany blooms. Very showy and de¬ 
cidedly different. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
*pumilum magnificum —One of the most free flowering 
yellow daisies in existence. Grows only about 12" tall 
and fully as broad. Just a bouquet of pure gold. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
Riverton Beauty —Clear bright yellow with deep purple 
center. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
One each of the 10 Heleniums $3.85 
HERNIARIA (Her-ni-ar'-i-a)—Rupture Wort 
*glabra —One of the best hardy trailers for poor soil in any 
position. Forms a dense mossy cushion turning a deep 
bronze-red in winter. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
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GLOBULARIA CORDIFOLIA IS ONE OF THE VERY FINEST EVERGREEN CREEPERS 
