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GEUM FIRE OPAL 
GEUM—Dwarf Kinds 
GEUM—Charming and possessing qualities not found in other 
plants. The colors are so clear and intense, the flowers 
seem to float above the plants. The slowly creeping stems 
produce rich green, usually hairy, evergreen foliage in com- 
pact clumps or mats. This is handsome in itself and serves 
admirably as a background for the luminous blooms. Dwarf 
Geums flower heavily in mid- and late Spring and spar- 
ingly thereafter. Plant in rich, moist soil with good drain- 
age and ample organic matter. Some will stand full sun but 
all seem to grow best in light, high shade. 
*Abbeys Orange—Orange yellow flowers of medium size on 
12°inch stems in great profusion. Easy and good. 50c and 
oc: 
**Borisii—One of the showiest of this showy genus. Neat tufts 
of evergreen foliage with many branching 8 to 12 inch 
stems, covered with large, vivid, orange scarlet blooms. A 
bright color and good grower. 50c and 75c. 
*rivale Leonards Variety—A lovely form of the Water Avens, 
with nodding, coppery pink or old rose flowers on 8 to 12 
inch stalks. Discovered in Norway. Dainty and different, 
for shady, moist spots. 50c and 75c. 
*Waights Brilliant—In our opinion the outstanding, dwarf, 
evergreen Geum. A cross between Geum aurantiacum and 
Borisii with the compact habit of aurantiacum and the fol- 
iage and flowers’ of Borisii, perhaps a little brighter color. 
Blooms here from, mid-Spring to early Summer and again 
late in the Fall. The large, glowing, orange scarlet flowers 
are only 3 to 5 inches above the foliage. Requires light 
shade. $1.00 and $1.25. 
GEUM—Tall Kinds 
GEUM—FEvery perennial border should include a collection of 
these hardy, satisfactory plants. In our gardens they seem 
to be especial favorites of the men. Perhaps the attractive 
clumps of foliage and semi-double, particularly vivid flow- 
ers are responsible. Geums require ordinary, good soil with 
plenty of Summer moisture and a sunny, well-drained spot. 
The plants are 2 or more feet high and bloom heavily from 
mid-Spring through early Summer. If the dead flower stalks 
are removed, they will bloom again in the Fall. Excellent cut 
flowers with long stems. The varieties below are all hardy 
and great improvements over the older, half-hardy types. 
Their foliage winters better in cold sections when lightly 
covered. 
Borschs Golden West—Introduced by Mr. F. J. Borsch sev- 
eral years ago and still the best, hardy, golden-yellow 
Geum. Medium-sized flowers in abundance. $1.00 and 
Sie2oe 
Borschs West Hills—Introduced at the same time and blends 
well with Golden West. Large, rich orange blooms over 
attractive foliage. 75c and $1.00. 
Fire Opa!—tThe large, vivid scarlet flowers suffused with or- 
ange fit the name. More slender stems and smaller leaves. 
One of the best! 75c and $1.00. 
Princess Juliana—Showy flowers of tawny yellow tinged with 
rich apricot. Robust and free-flowering. 75c and $1.00, 
Red Wings—The hardy Geum which has succeeded the lovely 
but tender variety Mrs. Bradshaw. Strawberry-red blooms 
with golden anthers and long-lasting handsome foliage. Ex- 
cellent. $1.00 and $1.25. 
Rijnstroom—A Dutch origination with large, coppery-orange 
flowers on sturdy stems. Like all Geums, a fine cut flower. 
Vo Crancaed AOR 
GLOBULARIA *cordifolia—Mats of dark green, smooth, spatu- 
late leaves and almost stemless flowers, like fuzzy blue 
balls in mid-Spring. Sun or light shade and light soils. A 
good carpeter for small areas. 50c and 75c. 
*eordifolia nana—One of the smallest, with glossy green leaves 
on which sit fluffy, pale blue flowers. Good between step- 
ping stones. 50c and 75c. 
GYPSOPHILA (Babys Breath) —The large types have long been 
used in the border and for cutting and are well known to 
most gardeners. There are worthwhile, dwarf kinds for 
the rock garden, too, but they are more uncommon. AIl- 
most all produce rather small but unusually generous quan- 
tities of flowers. They will thrive in full sun in ordinary 
soil which is not too heavy and acid. 
**fratensis—Compact mats of glaucous foliage and clear pink 
flowers on dark stems in mid- and late Spring. 3 in. Dis- 
tinctive and not difficult. Pots, 75c; field, $1.00. 
paniculata Bristol Fairy—Double white flowers by the thou- 
sands in loose, airy panicles. 2 to 3 ft. Gray green leaves 
to 4 inches long. Late Spring to mid-Summer. True to name, 
grafted plants. 75c and $1.00. 
repens Rosy Veil—A rather new, dwarf variety with double 
pink flowers in greatest profusion. Valuable for cutting and 
garden displays. 2 ft. Blooms from late Spring through 
most of the Summer. Grafted plants only. 75¢ and $1.00. 

GEUM BORSCHS GOLDEN WEST 

14 SAXTON & WILSON, Growers of Distinctive Hardy Plants, Maplewood, Ore. 
