DELPHINIUM (Perennial Larkspur). (hP). 
One of the finest garden flowers, even casually 
grown, are extremely hardy and make satisfac- 
tory garden plants, but if given a little special 
care, they reward the grower many times over, 
Fine plants depend upon sun, circulation of air, 
and a rich, light, alkaline soil. Plants should 
stand at least 2 feet apart. Growth from 3 to 8 
feet high. Seed of hybrids sown in late sum- 
mer to produce good clumps in fall; seed sown 
in spring to produce summer-blooming plants. 
- Combined with Columbine, Salpiglossis, Snap- 
dragons, Stock, Scabiosa, Gladiolus. Varieties: 
Pacific Giants Dark Blue Shades, Light 
Blue Shades, White, Mixed. Packet, 25c. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove). (hP). Their long 
spikes on stems 3 or more feet high are crowded 
with large thimble-like flowers all drooping 
toward one side and beautifully spotted on 
outer or inner surface. Easy to grow in the gar- 
“den, so long as they have some shade. Will 
thrive in any ordinary soil. Seeds sown prefer- 
ably in summer for flowers the next year. Har- 
bors sow bugs and snails—work Naphthalene 
in soil around plants. In the perennial border, 
alone or grouped with Hollyhock, Canterbury 
Bells, Shasta Daisy, Begonias, Evening Prim- 
rose. Varieties: Purple, Rose, White and 
Mixed. Packet, 10c. 
HELICHRYSUM (Everlasting Strawflower). 
(hA). Flowers of papery quality which are ex- 
tensively used for permanent winter bouquets 
because when they are dried they retain their 
form and color. Easily grown in a sunny spot 
in ordinary soil. Mixed. Packet, 10c. 
EUPHORBIA VARIEGATED (Snow on the 
Mountain). (hA). Growth 2 to 3 feet bearing 
an abundance of beautiful green foliage, broad- 
ly marked with silvery-white and bearing small 
flowers. Very attractive and ornamental and 
can be planted as a background for lower 
growing plants or in the mixed borders. Sow 
seeds outdoors after frost is over in place where 
plants are to stand. Sunny exposure is best. 
Packet, 10c. 
EVENING PRIMROSE (Biennial). Opens 
suddenly with a quick nervous motion that 
can be seen and heard, exposing yellow corol- 
las that attract night-flying moths. Among the 
best of the evening garden flowers and are ex- 
cellent for mixed beds, rockery, and borders. 
Grow in branching form from 1 to 3 feet tall, 
producing large blossoms continuously. 
Packet, 10c. 
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis). (hB). Will 
bloom the first year from seed. Small blue star- 
like flowers borne in clusters on long stems. 
Their height ranges from 6 to 12 inches, de- 
pending on soil and climatic conditions. Form 
an excellent border with Tulips and other 
spring blooming bulbs. Adapted to all ordi- 
nary soils, but favor rich, moist, light, moder- 
ately fertilized soils. Blue. Packet, 10c. 
FOUR O’CLOCK (Marvel of Peru). (hA). 
Does not open its flowers until about 4 o’clock 
except on dull, cloudy days. Well branched 
plant about 3 feet tall with bright foliage and 
fragrant long-tubed blossoms of white, red, yel- 
low. Blooms from July to frost. Excellent for 
planting in front of porch or fences. Will re- 
seed themselves. Tall Mixed. Packet, 10c. 
GERANIUM (Pelargonium). (P). This well- 
known half hardy perennial will bloom the first 
year from seed if sown early. Grow in pots and 
when weather is suitable, insert in soil. Subject 
to frost injury, so remove and give shelter dur- 
ing cold weather. Grow in sun and partial 
shade. Varieties: Zonale Mixed. Packet, 10c. 
Lady Washington Mixed. Packet, 1l5c. 
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GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). (hP). 
Beautiful show plant, remarkable for the pro- 
fusion, size and brilliancy of its flowers. Con- 
tinuous blooms from early summer until late in 
the fall. Grows best in sun, but endures slight 
shade. Height 1 to 2 feet. Bears large, showy, 
solitary heads with yellow or reddish rays and 
purple disks. Flowers on long stems, which 
makes them ideal for bouquets. Plant in mixed 
border, combining with Deep-blue Delphinium, 
Russet Snapdragons, Yellow Geum. Varieties: 
(Perennials) Dazzler, maroon red, golden yel- 
low; Single Mixed (Annuals) Lorenziana 
Double Mixed, Single Mixed. Packet, 10c. 
GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy) (tP). Large 
daisy-like blossoms with flower stems rising to 
a height of about 2 feet. Flowers are excellent 
for cutting; stand well above a rosette of gray- 
green leaves and are solid colored in many pas- 
tel shades from pale amber through salmon 
and rose to rich ruby red. Raising plants from 
seed is not difficult, except that germination 
is uncertain and careful handling is necessary; 
for this reason propagation is generally done 
by cuttings. Best to group Gerberas by them- 
selves in beds or flower borders, but can be 
combined with Ageratum, Blue Lace Flower 
and certain colors of Snapdragon. Mixed ecol- 
ors. Packet, Lic. 
GEUM (hP). 1 to 2 feet tall. Best in sun, but 
tolerates some shade. Hardy plants, with rosette 
formation of large, rough  strawberry-like 
leaves; long flower stalks, bearing double rose- 
like flowers. Sow seed in early fall or early 
spring, produces blooming plants in one year. 
Grows well in moist light soils; attacked by 
soil pests, use Naphthalene Flakes in soil. 
Groupings—looks well with Tall Lobelia, Mich- 
aelmas Daisy and Salvia. Varieties: Mrs. Brad- 
shaw, blooms all summer, bearing fully double, 
brilliant orange-scarlet flowers. Lady Strathe- 
den is a double yellow. Packet, 10c. 
