GOURDS ARE THE NEWEST GARDEN “MUST” 
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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 
G-randiflora 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 
GERBER A (Transvaal Daisy) Q 
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 germina ion, 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 
GILIA (Thimble Flower) □ 
Culture 1 or 2. Germination, 5-10 days 
Capitata Re-selected—-Bushy, line leaved plant with thimble¬ 
shaped lavender-blue flowers. Makes a good cut flower and 
may be dried and used as an everlasting. Native to California. 
—packet 10c 
GODETIA (Satin Flower) Q 
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. 
Special Strain Small Mixed Gourds—All sorts.—- 
packet 10c 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) □ O 
Normal germination, 15 days 
G-randiflora Alba (London Market Strain) □—Culture 1 or 2. 
Graceful plants much in demand for cutting and combining 
with other flowers. Light, airy foliage, with myriads of small 
white flowers. 2 feet. Does not transplant easily. Native 
m 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 W inter 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 
Grandiflora Carminea (Crimson)—packet 10c 
HELICHRYSUM (Strawflower) □ 
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 Sunfiow 
Kelichrysum—Double Mixed 
HELIOTROPE □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 30 days 
Dwarf Aborescens Regale Hybrids Mixed—Very fragrant, 
grown as a bedding and pot plant, half-hardy perennial. Best 
treated as an annual. Prefers a light, rich soil. 2 feet. Grows 
wild in Peru.—packet 15c 
Garden Heliotrope —See Valeriana. 
Hesperis Matronalis —See Sweet Rocket. 
HERBS—See Pages 50 and 51. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow) O 
Culture 3. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 12-15 days 
Giant Flowered Mixed—-Robust growing plants producing 
large cup-shaped blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow and 
white, during August and September. Excellent for hedge 
or background use.-—packet 10c 
HOLLYHOCK (Althaea rosea) O 
Culture 3. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 10-30 days 
Nothing better for background or among shrubs. Blocrrs 
sometimes first year; always second year. 5-8 feet tall. V ill 
grow anywhere. Originally from the gardens of the Old World. 
#(New) Annual Indian Spring—1939 Silver Medal 
Winner in ‘‘All-America” trials. Semi-double fringed 
flowers in shades of pink are produced 5 months from sowing. 
This is a W'est Indian Wildflower species and should be very 
valuable in the garden.—packet 15c 
Small Ornamental G-ourds—Special Strain 
