
GAILLARDIA— Blanket Flower 
Gayl-lar’-di-a. Named after M. Gaillard, a French botanist 
Red, Orange, Maroon 12 to 24 inches June to Frost 
CULTURE. They like full sun and a well drained sandy soil. They do not 
do so well in heavy clay soil unless some sand is added. They will stand 
plenty of dry weather. Plant about 24 to 30 inches apart. 
PROPAGATION. Do not let the plants become blind, that is, they will 
grow but produce no flowers. The best way to prevent this is to dig up the 
old clump in the early spring or fall and divide. Stem cuttings may be taken 
in August and September from new shoots around the base of the flower 
stalks. 
USES. These go well with Coreopsis, Delphinium, Shasta Daisy, as a cut 
flower. They have long stems and last well. They are especially suitable for 
the perennial border where they start to bloom early and continue to do so 
when many other plants have been killed by frost. 
DISEASES. Practically disease-free. As a precautionary measure, spray 
the plants when you are spraying others that are more susceptible to disease. 
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