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Everlastings—Helichrysum 
Forget-me-not, Myosotis Alpestris 
8 to 12 inches. Beautiful little half hardy 
perennial plants suitable for borders, rock 
garden planting or potting for indoor deco- 
ration. If seeded in early spring, it will 
bloom the first year, or it may be sown in 
summer or early fall for blooms the next 
summer. To carry over the winter it must 
have protection. Moist and somewhat shady 
situations are required. The dainty, five 
petalled, blue flowers make their appearance 
in early Spring. 
Four O’clock, Marvel of Peru 2 feet 
A tender perennial which is usually 
treated as an annual. Compact, bushy plants 
suitable as a hedge or low screen. The bril- 
liant, tubular flowers open about four in the 
afternoon and remain open until the next 
morning. Grow in almost all soils and even 
in adverse weather. Sweet scented. Bloom 
from midsummer to frost. Roots may be 
stored over winter and replanted the fol- 
lowing spring. 
Gaillardia, Annual Single and Double 
Mixed (Blanket Flower ) 18 inches 
A very popular hardy annual. Large 
heads of bright yellow and red flowers, many 
double with quilled petals. Suitable for 
bouquets. Should be sown where plants are 
to remain. Bloom from early summer until 
late in Fall. 
Gaillardia Grandiflora 
Perennial Blanket Flower 2 feet 
A hardy perennial, which is one of our 
finest garden flowers. The blooms are 2 to 
3 inches across on fine bare stems excellent 
for cutting; single, with rich maroon centers 
circled by orange edges. In flower from 
June until frost. 
2 feet 
Geum, Red (Mrs. Bradshaw) 
Geums belong to rose family. Perennial. 

Flowers like little double roses on long 
stems over a tufted growth of leaves. De- 
sirable for bouquets. This variety has large, 
orange-scarlet, double blooms. 
Godetia Grandiflora, Double 
Tall Mixed 2 feet 
A hardy annual very valuable for bed- 
ding and borders. For mass effects it is 
delightful. The satiny, cup-shaped flowers in 
shades of rose, red or pink, are borne on 
long spikes. Do best in rather light soil and 
in fairly moist, cool situation. 
Gypsophila Elegans White 2 feet 
(Baby’s Breath) 
A hardy annual, improved strain, with 
panicles of single, star-shaped white 
flowers. Much in demand for cutting and 
combining with other flowers for bouquets, 
etc. Thrives almost everywhere. 
Gypsophila Elegans Crimson 
Same as above variety except color — 
light crimson instead of white. 
Hollyhock, Chater’s Double, Mixed 
5 to 8 feet. A hardy biennial of upright 
growth, unequalled as a background or 
screen. The beautiful long spikes filled with 
blooms, 3 inches across and growing close 
together on the stalks, make a dazzling dis- 
play. Given rich soil and a location where 
plenty of water can be supplied, hollyhocks 
will grow and bloom freely for years as 
they reseed themselves. Colors: Scarlet, 
maroon, rose, yellow, pink, white. 
Hyacinth Bean, Dolichos, Mixed 10 ft. 
This vigorous annual climber is rapid 
growing and free flowering with pea-shaped 
blooms white to rich violet purple in color, 
on erect spikes, followed by ornamental 
pods of purple and white. Plant growth is 
somewhat similar to that of a pole bean, 
having heart-shaped leaves. The blossoms 
are fragrant. 

Annual Gaillardia 
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