I K C. 
^Flower Seeds for Florists” 
MISCELLANEOUS ANNUALS—Continued 
ECHIUM 
Blue Bedder. 6500 S. Very early blooming annual producing 
tiny bell-shaped blue flowers tliruout the summer until frost. 
Buds have distinct pink tinge that adds attractiveness. Makes 
a dwarf spreading row, 12 in. high by 15 in. wide. 
Tr. pkt., i5c; Vi oz., 25c; 1 oz., 80c. 
ESCHOLTZIA 
Aurantiaoa. 20,000 S. 1 ft. The true California Poppy. Rich 
orange. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 30c. 
For Bush Escholtzia, see Hunnemannia, page 33. 
EUPHORBIA 
Heterophylla. (Annual Poinsettia or Mexican Fire Plant). 
5000 S. 36 in. Makes solid green hedge with small Poinsettia- 
like formations at tips of branches. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
Variegata. 2500 S. The popular Snow-on-the-Mountain. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 30c. 
For the Hardy Euphorbias, see page 45. 
*EXACUM 
Atrocoeruleum. 27,000 S. per %2 oz. (AfiBne). An easily grown, 
neat, and attractive pot plant. Richly fragrant violet-blue flowers. 
Very fine seed. Tr. pkt., $1.00; oz., $2.25. 
FELICIA 
Bergeriana. 150,000 S. (King Fisher Daisy). The dwarf blue 
daisy for pot and conservatory work. 6 in. Germination apt to be 
slow and irregular. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., $1.00. 
For Forget-me-not, see Cynoglossum, page 30, and Myosotis, 
page 35. 
For Four-O’Clocks, see Marvel of Peru, page 35. 
GAILLARDIA 
PICTA. 14,000 S. Annual Gaillardia. Fine free flowering brightly 
colored material for beds or borders. 
* Indian Chief. 12 to 15 in. An even and very free flowering 
single strain with solid red flowers. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
Lorenziaiia Double Mixed. 12 in. Quite attractive and free 
flowering double strain of orange, yellow, red, and rose shades. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 35c. 
For Perennial GaiBardia, see page 45. 
GERBERA 
Jamesoni Hybrids. A long lasting popular and valuable green¬ 
house forcing crop. Our seed is harvested several times a year 
from California, enabling us to furnish fresh seed at all times. 
100 seeds, 40c; 500 seeds, $1.75; 1000 seeds, $3.00. 
GILIA 
Capitata. (Blue Thimble Flower). 100,000 S. 24 in. Ball¬ 
shaped blue flowers. Attractive feathered foliage. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 25c. 
GLOXINIA 
25,000 S. per oz. 
From a Jan. sowing, good sized flowering specimens are obtained 
by midsummer. Very fine seed and must be constantly watched 
for even moisture during germination. While growing give plenty 
of moisture and protection from the direct sun. 
* Crimson Glow. Very free flowering medium sized rich velvety 
crimson. Tr. pkt., $1.00; %4 oz., $1.60. 
Defiance. Rich glowing scarlet. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; oz., $1.60. 
Emperor William. (Crassifolia erecta). Dark violet-bordered 
white. Tr. pkt., $1.00; %4 oz., $1.60. 
*Frederick Denary. (Gigantea). Extra bright white-throated 
scarlet. Tr. pkt., $1.00; %4 oz., $2.25. 
GLOXINIA—Continued 
* Tigered and Spotted Mixture. Attractively variegated colors, 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; %4 oz., $1.60. 
Benary’s Giant Mixture. (Gigantea). Fine mixture of large 
flowered, richly colored types. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; %4 oz., $1.50. 
GODETIA 
95,000 S. Require shallow soil for greenhouse use. Culture 
about like Clarkia. 
*The Bride. (Single) Bright combination of white and crim¬ 
son. 24 in. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
Sweetheart. Double Poppy-like flower; clear pink. 18 in. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 60c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
* Sybil Sherwood, (double) Bright salmon-pink edged white. 
18 in. Tr. pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 60c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Thunderbolt. (Single) Deep crimson. Dwarf. 12 in. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 85c. 
Duchess of Albany. (Single) Pure satiny white. Large flow 
ered. 18 in. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 60c. 
Tall Double Mixture. Long-stemmed mixture for cutting. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth) 
5500 S. An attractive everlasting garden flower with some value 
for cutting. 
Aurea Superba. Large flowered orange. Needs support for 
straight stemmed cut flowers. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 40c. 
GLOBOSA. Round, ball-shaped flowers. 
Rose. 30 in. Light rose-pink. 
Rubra. 30 in. Bluish purple. A very bright deep shade. 
White. 30 in. A slightly grayish shade. 
Mixture of above colors. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 25c. 
Nana Compacta Rubra. 8 in. Dwarf strain of Rubra. Very 
neat compact edging plant, Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
ORNAMENTAL GOURD 
Easily grown; 
when properly 
dried and var¬ 
nished, last indefi¬ 
nitely. We’ll be 
glad to send you 
a circular written 
by Louis La Mon¬ 
tague of Woburn, 
Mass. outlining 
his practical 
method of grow¬ 
ing the fine exhi¬ 
bition Gourds for 
which he is fa¬ 
mous. Ask for it 
when you order. 
*La Montague 
Strain. 475 S. The finest selected strain of mixed Gourds we 
liave tried. We handle originator’s seed. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; ^ oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.50. 
LARGE VARIETIES. 135 S. 
Calabash. (Pipe or Powder Horn Gourd). Light green. 10 in. 
long and tapering to bottom. 
Dipper. Light green, slightly mottled white. 18 to 24 in. long 
and very slender. 
Sugar Trough or Corsican Gourd. Light green, turning to white. 
4 in. high by 6 to 8 in. wide. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 25c. 
SMALL VARIETIES. 450 S. 
Small Bottle. Greenish white, about the shape of a small bottle. 
2 to 4 in. high and 1 to 2 in. thru. 
Orange. About color and shape of an orange. 2 in. in diameter. 
Pear. Striped alternately with green and yellow bands with some 
white markings. About 2 in. high and 1 in. thru. 
Ornamental Gourds—La Montagne Strain 
Trim, nicely landscaped florist’s grounds set an inspiring example and advertise most effectively. 
