GERANIUM - Crane’s-bill 
GRASSES, Hardy Ornamental 
Those offered ore very interesting plants for growing on the margins of 
sunny borders or in the rock garden. 
Culture. Ordinary light or medium soil and a sunny position will suit 
these plants admirably. They should be grown in groups on the margins 
of borders or in the rockery. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 12 inches 
apart. Once established do not disturb, then they will grow and flower 
with great freedom, and produce a pretty effect the entire summer. 
Endressi Three $1.40, Doz, $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Handsome foliage and soft rose-crimson lined flowers make this one of 
the very desirable summer-flowering low border or rock plants. Never 
over 10 inches high. Does well in full sun or half shade. 
*Grandiflorum Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A lovely deep blue variety about 20 inches high. For shady places in the 
rock garden or at the base of shrubs. 
*Sanguineuni Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Attractive foliage and bright crimson flowers all summer. 18 inches. 
GEUM - Avens 
Most useful hardy perennials. The varieties offered are showy, free- 
flowering kinds producing a wealth of attractive flowers which are much 
prized for cutting. They are of a tufted habit of growth, with pinnate 
leaves. Excellent for the border. 
Culture. All succeed in good, ordinary soil in sunny borders. They, how¬ 
ever, require plenty of moisture in summer. Best grown in groups. Plant 
in autumn or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. If planted in fall it is well to 
protect them carefully for the winter. 
Coccineutn, Mrs. Bradshaw Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A splendid variety, with large, double flowers of a fiery orange-red, 
blooming nearly ail summer. Grand for cutting. 
Lady Stratheden Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A new introduction of great merit. Rich golden yellow blossoms, coun¬ 
terpart of Mrs. Bradshaw. Also a splendid cut flower. 
Fire Opal Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Dazzling orange-scarlet with rich orange sheen. The flowers are often 
three inches across on two-foot stems, abundantly produced from May 
to end of October. Very hardy and strong grower, excellent foliage. 
Should be in all gardens. 
Rijnstroom Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Brilliant coppery orange flowers, often 3 to 3'/2 inches across on 2-ft. 
stems from May until October. Splendid foliage. This variety is one of 
the best new Geums. It should be in every garden. 
GLOBULARIA - Globe Daisy 
A dwarf-growing perennial suitable for growing on the margin of sunny 
borders and very showy in the rock garden. They have evergreen foliage, 
and blue flowers, borne in globular heads on 6-inch stems. 
Culture. A rich, sandy loam and a sunny position will suit all. Best grown 
in colonies. Plant in fall or spring, 6 inches apart. 
^Trichosantha Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
(Globe Daisy). A dwarf, tufted little plant with beautiful lavender 
flower heads. Does well in front of a well-drained border and is a 
brilliant picture in the rock garden. 
GUNNERA 
A genus of handsome giant-leaved perennials from Brazil and Chile. The 
two leading species have immense, roundish, heart-shaped, deeply lobed, 
rhubarb-like leaves about four to five feet in diameter. 
Culture. They require a deep rich loam containing plenty of well decayed 
manure to produce their handsome leaves to perfection. Prepare a space 
three feet square and deep; water copiously during dry weather. Plant in 
spring in light shade or full sun. Cover heavily with strawy manure or 
'eaves during winter. 
Manicata Each $5.00 
A magnificent stately plant with giant handsome leaves about 4 to 5 
feet in diameter on stems 4 to 5 feet high. Imposing on the lawn or 
near the waterside. A stately and rare plant possessing great beauty. 
See page 38 for illustration. 
Gypsophila Repens Bodgeri 
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splendid Cover for Gome and Wild Birds 
There are several varieties of hardy grasses that are distinctly attractive 
plants for the flower garden. Many of them are of noble, and others of 
medium or low growth. All produce a striking effect when growing in 
isolated positions on the lawn, or add to the grace of the border by 
their elegant green or variegated foliage. 
Culture. All will thrive in good, ordinary and well drained soil. Plant in 
early spring or fall, about 2 feet apart for the tall growing varieties; 
dwarf sorts about 12 inches apart. All should have a protective covering 
of dry straw placed around the base in autumn. In dry weather give 
plenty of water. 
Elymus glaucus Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
( Blue Lime Grass.) Handsome Grass with narrow, glaucous silvery foliage. 
Well adapted for the border or edge of beds with taller sorts. About 18 
inches high. 
Erianthus ravcnnae Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
(Blue Lime Grass or Pampas.) 1 0 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up 
30 to 50 flower spikes topped with silvery plumes. 
Eulalia gracillima univittata Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
(Japan Rush.) Graceful habit, with very narrow foliage; of a bright 
green color, with a silvery mid-rib. 6 to 7 feet, with fine plumes. 
Eulalia japonica Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
Long, narrow, graceful green foliage, and when in flower the attractive 
silvery grey plumes are 6 to 7 feet high. 
Eulalia japonica varicgata Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, striped green, white and often 
pink or yellow. 
Eulalia japonica zebrina Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
(Zebra (orass.) The long blades of this variety are marked with broad, 
yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant 
for the lawn, 6 to 10 feet high, with silvery plumes. 
Festuca glauca Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
(Blue Fescue Grass.) 12 to 15 inches. Ornamental (jrass. Grown for 
dense tufts of very narrow, bluish leaves. Used for edgings or for con¬ 
trast with darker foliage. 
Pennisetum japonicum Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
(Fountain (Srass.) A beautiful Grass whose flower heads are produced 
in the greatest profusion. Color rich mahogany, conspicuously tipped 
with white. 
Phalaris arundinacea variegata Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
(Variegated Ribbon Grass.) Leaves longitudinally striped with white; 
very ornamental; sometimes runs wild about old places. 18 inches. 
Double Hollyhocks (See page 35) 
