
2838 Globe Amaranth, Mixed Colors Pkt. 10¢ 
GLOBE AMARANTH 
Gomphrena globosa, Everlasting 
2838 Mixed Colors Attractive, clover- 
like, white, pink, flesh and red strawy 
flower heads, about 34 in. across, in a choice 
mixture. Bloom from midsummer until 
frost. May be used as fresh cut-flowers dur- 
ing the summer or dried as an everlasting 
for winter decoration alone or with other 
so-called ‘‘strawflowers.’’ 1% to 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; %4oz.35¢; % oz. 60¢ 
GLOXINIA® 
3955 Giant Flowered Mixed Inverted 
bell-shaped flowers in white, blue, rose, 
purple, and red shades, many self-colored, 
others spotted or mottled. Very showy. 
Pkt. 50¢; 2 pkts. 95¢; 3 pkts. $1.35 
Gloxinia Bulbs, see page 113. 

2953 Ornamental Gourds, Large and Small, 
Fine Mixed Pkt. 10¢ 
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS 5 
The ripened fruits are used for ornaments 
and in recent years have become extremely 
popular for home decoration. 
Large Fruited 
2938 Dishcloth (Luffa) When ripe, the 
interior resembles fibrous cloth; dried and 
seeds removed, may be used as a sponge. 
Small Fruited 
2931 Apple Shaped like an apple; round, 
light yellow to white, without markings. 
2932 Orange In color and shape they 
resemble an orange. Heavier than Apple. 
2934 Pear Shape Striped and splashed 
with irregular bands of green and yellow. 
Any of the above Gourds: 
Pkt. 15¢; '%o0z. 45¢; oz. 75¢ 
2953 Fine Mixed All the large and small- 
fruited gourds listed separately as well as 
some other good ones in mixture. An inter- 
esting collection of different shapes. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1%402z. 35¢; oz. 60¢ 
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2358 Godetia, Kelvedon Glory Pkt. 15¢ 
GODETIA— Satin Flower o 
Attractive bushy plants with masses of 
large, colorful blooms during the summer 
and fall. Thrive best in a cool, moist soil 
and a half-shady location. Ideally suited 
for beds and borders. Nice for cutting. 
2358 Kelvedon Glory Vivid salmon- 
orange, each petal margined white. 18 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; Y%oz.40¢; %oz. 70¢ 
2098 Sybil Sherwood Salmon-pink soft- 
ened by an edging of white. 16 to 20 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; %oz.40¢; 14 oz. 70¢ 
2088 All Colors Mixed Rose, carmine, 
pink, cattleya-blue, white, etc., in many 
shades and combinations. 12 to 15 in. 
Pkt. 10¢; %4,0z. 35¢; % oz. 60¢ 
2078 Dwarf Show Mixture Large single 
blooms, 2% to 3 in. across, in shades of 
rose, pink, scarlet, lavender and white, are 
borne on dwarf, bushy plants 1 ft. high. 
Pkt. 15¢; Yoz.40¢; % oz. 70¢ 
ORNAMENTAL GRASS 
2863 Briza maxima (Quaking Grass) The 
bushy plants grow 12 to 15 in. tall and bear 
a profusion of oddly formed, flattened cone- 
shaped heads. Useful for edges in beds and 
borders. May be dried for winter decora- 
tion. Nice to mix with other everlastings. 
Pkt. 15¢; %40z.45¢; 14 oz. 80¢ 

1929 Gypsophila, King of the Market Pkt. 10¢ 
GYPSOPHILA 
Annual Baby’s Breath 
Well-known, open, bell-shaped blooms used 
so much for mixing with other flowers in 
bouquets and vases. Easy to grow in any 
soil. Blooms quickly; make several sowings 
two weeks apart for continuous display. 
2111 Carmine Rich carmine. 1% ft. 
2093 Rose Pure bright rose. 1% ft. 
2359 Scarlet Distinct color. 20 in. 
Any of the above Gypsophilas: 
Pkt. 15¢; %oz.45¢; 1% oz. 85¢ 
1929 King of the Market Plants are 
rugged and upright in growth, bearing 
many sprays filled with very large, pure 
white flowers. Early bloomer. 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; %o0z.35¢; Y% oz. 60¢ 
Perennial Gypsophila, see page 52. 

2840 Helichrysum, Fire Ball Pkt, 15¢ 
HELICHRYSUM — strawflower 
Our improved strain produces large and 
fully double flowers, often 214 in. and more 
across; they are borne profusely from mid- 
summer until late fall. Helichrysums are 
the most widely grown of all everlastings 
for winter bouquets and are popular too as 
fresh cut-flowers. Plants grow 2% ft. tall. 
2840 Fire Ball Brilliant metallic crimson. 
2842 Golden Ball Silky golden yellow. 
2847 Rose Queen Various shades of rose. 
2848 Salmon Queen Bright salmon. 
2844 Snowball Glistening white; popular. 
2845 Canary Yellow Unusually rich. 
Any of the above Helichrysums: 
Pkt. 15¢; 1%40z.50¢; 1% oz. 85¢ 
2846 Mixed Colors Carefully blended 
mixture of the above and other colors. 
Pkt. 10¢; %%40z.35¢; 1% oz. 60¢ 

2101 Heliotrope, Mme. Bruant Pkt. 15¢ 
HELIOTROPE 
Everyone loves the fragrance and beauty 
of heliotrope. Excellent. bedding plants in 
summer; desirable pot-plants during winter. 
Succeeds in any good soil and full sun. 
2101 Mme. Bruant Dark violet-blue with 
a contrasting white eye. 1% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; “%oz. 60¢; 1%, oz. $1.00 
2109 Giant Hybrids Mixed Many shades 
ranging from pure white to violet-blue. 
Very large heads of rare beauty. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
ANNUAL HOLLYHOCK 
Like the perennial hollyhocks in plant 
habit and will last for several years. They 
are named ‘‘Annual’’ because the plants 
will flower the first season from seed if it is 
started early. Nice for backgrounds. 
2012 Indian Spring Semi-double fringed 
flowers in shades of pink from bright rose 
to rosy carmine. Plants grow 4 to 5 ft. high. 
All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
Pkt. 15¢; woz. 45¢; %4 oz. 75¢ 
2110 Mixed Single, semi-double and dou- 
ble flowers in a wide range of pretty colors. 
In bloom for many weeks. 6 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% oz. 35¢; ¥% oz. 60¢ 
Perennial Hollyhocks, see page 53. 



