
GERBERA - Transvaal Daisy 
Lovely tender perennials. Their brilliant sunlike flowers are produced on 
leafless stems about 18 inches high all summer. 
Culture. Grow in full sun, prefer a moist, peaty loam and should be 
protected very carefully during winter in cold regions. They may also 
be potted up in fall and will continue blooming indoors. In temperate 
sections of the country they only require a light protection.. Plant in 
spring only, 6 inches apart. 
Jamesoni Giant Hybrids Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
A lovely mixture of brilliant orange, pink and yellow shadings. Avail- 
able in spring only, growing in pots, ready to start blooming. 
GRASSES, Hardy Ornamental 
There are several varieties of hardy grasses that are distinctly attractive 
plants for the flower garden. Many of them are of noble, and others of 
medium or low growth. All produce a striking effect when growing in 
isolated positions on the lawn, or add to the grace of the border by 
their elegant green or variegated foliage. 
Culture. All will thrive in good, ordinary and well drained soil. Plant in 
early spring or fall, about 2 feet apart for the tall growing varieties; 
dwarf sorts about 12 inches apart. All should have a protective covering 
of dry straw placed around the base in autumn. In dry weather give 
plenty of water. 
Erianthus ravennae Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
{Blue Lime Grass or Pampas.) 10 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up 
30 to 50 flower spikes topped with silvery plumes. 
Eulalia japonica variegata Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, striped green, white and often 
pink or yellow. 
Eulalia japonica zebrina Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
(Zebra Grass.) The long blades of this variety are marked with broad, 
yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant 
for the lawn, 6 to 10 feet high, with silvery plumes. 
Pennisetum japonicum Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
(Fountain Grass.) A beautiful Grass whose flower heads are produced 
in the greatest profusion. Color rich mahogany, conspicuously tipped 
with white. 
HELENIUM - Helen’s Flower 
A showy and useful family of plants for the summer and autumn decora- 
tion of the border, and lovely copper shaded or yellow flowers for cutting. 
Their period of bloom is just before the outdoor Chrysanthemums, and 
they give us that first rich touch of autumn tints. Particularly valuable 
for those sections of the country where the Chrysanthemum is not hardy. 
No garden is complete without them. 
Culture. All will thrive in good, ordinary light soil, all require a sunny 
position. May be grown singly or two feet apart in masses. Plant in 
autumn or spring. 
Chippersfield Orange Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Grows 4 feet tall with large heads of copper and gold blooms. A fine 
new variety blooming in August and September. This and Peregrina are 
the best of the tall growing varieties. 
Pumilum magnificum Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Large, pale yellow flowers; one of the most floriferous and useful 
border plants in cultivation. Early, flowering from July to October. Can 
be successfully used in place of Coreopsis where a more restrained plant 
is required. Height 12 to 18 inches. 
Riverton Gem Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Old gold suffused with bright terra cotta, changing to wallflower-red. 
3 to 4 feet high. From August to October. 
HELIANTHUS .- Perennial Sunflower 
Very showy and attractive plants. for border decoration, massing in the 
wild garden or flowers for cutting. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a sunny position will suffice to grow Heli- 
anthus. Lift, divide and replant every second or third year to keep the 
plants compact and shapely. Few plants can equal the Helianthus for 
providing a gay display of color in the autumn garden. Plant in fall or 
spring, 12 inches apart. 
Multiflorus fl.-pl. Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
hes RAivout closely resembling a small Dahlia in shape and finish. 
eet high. 
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Helianthus Multiflorus FL.-Pl. 
Detail of Gypsophila Paniculata Flora Plena 
