34 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Bergenfield, N. J. 
Genista germanica. A compact flat topped evergreen shrub about 12 inches high with 
small, entire leaves and very spiny branches. In May and June it is completely 
covered with a striking mass of vivid yellow flowers. An easy and fast grower in 
any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade. (Ph. 6-8) 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00. 
Genista sagittalis. A cascade of arching, strap-hke, dark green branches as much as 18 
inches long but only 4 or 5 inches high. Long ascending stems bearing large showy 
clusters of bright yellow flowers in May and June. An excellent plant, from the 
Balkans, for a dry wall or ground cover. Jt wants a gritty, sandy soil in full sun. 
(Ph. 7-8) 50c Each; 3 for $1:25.) 12 tora s0u 
Genista silvestris pungens. (Formerly listed as G. Dalmatica.) A very graceful and in- 
teresting shrub from Dalmatia, with compact, very spiny, almost leafless, dark green 
branches, about 6 inches high. In July, when the cthers are finished blooming, this 
one produces many long racemes of pure golden flowers. A real delight in a dry 
wall. It requires a lean, gritty lime soil in full sun. (Ph. 7-8) 
$1.00 sEach. 32tor 2. 50. 12 for $10.00. 
GENTIANA. Gentian. (Gentianaceae, Gentian Family) 
Gentiana acaulis. (Stemless Gentian) An evergrecn mat of light green leathery leaves in 
tight rosettes with enormous flowers of pure intense blue sitting right on top in May 
and June. One of the best plants from the European Alps. It requires a rich acid 
loam with a good amount of acid peat moss and stone chips or gravel in filtered 
sunlight. (Ph. 5-6) Our plants are small field grown clumps, as this species does not 
like pot culture. 75c.Each.. 3 for.$1.90. giZetoreeerou: 
Gentiana macauleyi. (Hybrid between G. sino-ornate and G. farreri.) A loose mat of 
trailing, somewhat creeping stems with long, narrow, light green leaves. Each stem 
is terminated with a long, clear blue flower in August or September. This fine rock 
garden plant likes a moist, rich, gritty acid loam in shade or semi-shade. (Ph. 5-6) 
75c Each. 3 for $1.90.) 1l2etormenaee 
Gentiana romanzovii. A neat, thick cushion of large, glossy green leaves and upright 
stems about 5 inches high with clusters of large white flowers, streaked with dark 
purple. A fine Rocky Mountain native that likes a rich, gritty, peaty acid soil with 
a good deal of moisture in partial shade. (Ph. 4-6) 75c Each. 3 for $1.90. 12 for $7.50. 
Gentiana sikokiana. (This name may be incorrect, but nevertheless a marvelous plant.) 
The best of the Gentians. One plant may cover as much as 2 square feet of ground 
with long trailing stems, covered with large sparkling blue flowers from September 
to November. An easy and quick grower in a rich, gritty acid loam in sun or light 
shade. (Ph. 5-7) 75c. Each. . 3 tot; $1.90) 2125 oneeseom 
GERANIUM. Cranesbill. (Geraniaceae, Geranium Family) 
Geranium farreri. (Formerly listed as G. pylzowianum.) A very dainty little dwarf from 
Yunnan, China, that deserves to head the list. Loose mats of small, delicate, deeply 
cut leaves and large pale lilac flowers carried on fragile 6 inch stems in June. It 
likes a gritty, neutral to lime soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8) 75c. Each) (jetopenie as 
Geranium grandiflorum alpinum. A tine dwarf form of this popular plant, perfectly 
suited to the rock garden. Six inch high clumps of deeply cut foliage and very large 
brilliant blue flowers on 8 inch stems in June and July. Easy to grow in any ordinary 
garden soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8) A sturdy species from Northern Asia. 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25, d2etopeeuu 
Geranium ibericum. A vigorous tall growing species from China that is useful for the 
large rock garden. It forms very huge clumps of large, deeply lobed leaves about 18 
inches high, topped with a profusion of very large purplish-blue flowers in June 
and July. Another easy grower in ordinary garden soil and full sun. (Ph. 6-8) 
35c Each. 3-for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
Geranium maculatum album. (Wood Geranium) An eastern American woodland plant 
about 2 feet high that is an excellent subject for the wild garden or shaded area of a 
large rock garden. Large deeply lobed leaves and very large pure white flowers on 
long graceful stems in April and May. Still a coveted rarity. It needs an acid leaf- 
mold loam in shade or semi-shade. (Ph. 5-7) 75c Each. 3 for $1.90. 12 for $7.50. 
All Our Plants Are Pot Grown. 
