1 GILLENIA TRIFOLIATA—cbstkt (3-4) 30. One of the bet- ° 
ter shady-place perennials, though it does well in sun, too. 
Graceful showers of loose blossom stars in white to palest 
blush. It cuts well. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 40c. 
1 GLAUCIUM PEERLESS HYBRIDS — *ecbx (2-3) 30. De- 
lightful perennials, treasured for the exquisite, silk-textured 
poppy-blossoms in lemon, orange or scarlet, and for the 
tangles of silver-frosted leafage. The foliage is so attractive 
that first-year seedlings are often handled as annuals, for 
edgings. Odd seed pods. Pkt. 15c; 46 oz. 25c. 
1 GLOBULARIA CORDIFOLIA—A pretty mat-plant of high 
value in the rock garden or alpine lawn. The little, dark 
green leaves are packed to turfy density, and close over 
them are set the almost stemless flowers, rather like fluffy 
blue buttons. Pkt. 15e. G. WILKOMMI—Like last but taller, 
12 inches. Pkt. 15c. Plants, each 40c. REPENS—Desirable 
prostrate mat-grower, set with blue globe-flowers. Pkt. 20c. 
6 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA—w. Silk Oak. Effective, decora- 
tive pot plant with feathery, silky, fern-like “fronds’’. Grown 
for graceful foliage effects. Pkt. 15c. Plants, each 40c. 
3 THE GLADIOLUS GARDEN 
For gay orchid-like blossoms, brilliant hues, delicate blend- 
ings of color tone, the Gladiolus is beyond compare. And, of 
course, there is no better flower for cutting. We offer a 
mixture of bulbs blended from the better garden varieties, 
most of them grown separately under name on our own 
Nursery. Included are such kinds as Minuet, Albatros, Prim- 
rose Princess, Rose van Lima, Bagdad, Corona, Lavender 
Ruffles, Dr. Bennett, Pelegrina and the like, through the 
entire range of Gladiolus colorings, and that is coverage, 
for Gladiolus encompasses the rainbow. We are pretty sure 
you won’t find a better, finer balanced Gladiolus mixture 
than this one. 10 bulbs for 60c; 25 for $1.35; 50 for $2.60; 
100 for $5.00; 250 for $11.75. Order as GLADIOLUS PEER- 
LESS BLEND. 
OFFER 90ANS8—For those who like bulbs under name we 
offer 10 bulbs each of 10 sorts, really good kinds in full color 
range, each marked with variety, for just $7.00. 
SEEDS GLADIOLUS PEERLESS BLEND—k. Saved from 
fine named sorts, and should produce many interesting and 
beautiful variations and color combinations. It is from seeds 
that new varieties come. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c; 146 oz. 75c. 
GLADIOLUS SPECIES—Seeds of rare botanic species that 
are valued for hybridizing, or for their own individual 
daintiness and charm, will be offered in the TREASURE 
CHEST, or in issues of the RARE-FLOWER BULLETIN. 
3 GLORIOSA 4 




1 The Glory Lilies grow with 
J$/» fair ease from seeds sown in 
) spring in open ground beds. 
In autumn, dig the tubers and 
store them over winter in sand 
and in a cool cellar. Two-year-old 
tubers will bloom. May be treated 
either as a summer garden bulb, 
Gladiolus fashion, or it may be grown 
as a pot plant. Illustrated opposite. 
GLORIOSA PLANTI— Wavy blossoms in those 
melting tones that lie between gold-orange and rose. Pkt. 25c; 
8 pkts. for 70c. Tubers, each $1.00. ROTHSCHILDIANA— 
Big blossoms in iridescent crimson, sometimes gold-edged or 
rose-tinted. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. Tubers, each $1.00; 
8 for $2.85. SUPERBA—Exceedingly showy, vigorous, rela- 
tively easy. Blossoms in varied rich combinations of red and 
gold petals much crisped. Pkt. 20c; 14g oz. 35¢e; % oz. 60c. 
OFFER 98A8—One pkt. each of the three, together with one 
of the related Littonia modesta, which see, for 70c. 
4 GLOXINIA PEERLESS 
Deep wide bells, upfacing, each on its own stem. Colorings 
rich and varied, sometimes flowers all one tone, or again 
dot-sprinkled, marbled or splashed with some darker, con- 
trasting shade. A showy pot plant. Pkt. 85c. Bulbs, spring 
delivery, available February through May, each 45c; 3 for 
$1.25; 10 for $3.75. Potted plants (growing bulbs), April 
through July, each 55c; 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
GLOXINIA SCARLET VELVET—Strikingly beautiful vel- 
vety scarlet blossoms, coming mostly true from seed. This 
is the Panzer Gloxinia. Pkt. 35c. 


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* GODETIA — Satin-flower. Pleasant garden annuals, easy 
if you sow them early. TALL SINGLE MIXED—16 inches. 
Glistening blossoms in the pink, scarlet, and salmon-orange 
range. Pkt. 10c. DWARF DOUBLE MIXED—10 inches. Like 
last, except dwarfer, and double. Pkt. 15c. 
2 GRAPTOPETALUM PARAGUAYENSE — Mother-of-Pearl 
Plant. A decorative house plant, the several branches ending 
in great rosettes of thick, succulent leaves that seem carved 
from mother-of-pearl, in all its pink-hinting, translucent, 
silvery glossiness. Plants, each 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
* GOMPHRENA or GLOBE AMARANTH—ecbk (3-4) 20. At- 
tractive flower-heads in white, pink, rose and crimson. A 
showy straw-flower. Pkt. 10c; 146 oz. 20c. 
* GOMPHRENA RICH ORANGE—Like last, but flowers 
larger, and colored rich, burnt orange. Pkt. 15c. 
1 GUNNERA CHILENSIS—fmtzk(3)50. Majestic perennial 
with great, irregularly lobed leaves that may be five feet 
across and carried on petioles to 5 feet long. Club-shaped 
spikes of little red-tinged flowers. Fairly hardy, but should 
have some winter mulching in cold areas. Pkt. 35c. 
* THE ORNAMENTAL GOURDS—x. Summer vines, quick 
from seed, fine for covering fences and trellises. Yellow 
flowers, then ornamental fruits in great diversity of form, 
size and coloring. The fruits are used for decorative effects, 
centerpieces and the like. They may be dried for the winter. 
Fine mixture. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; 1 oz. 40c. 
* GYPSOPHILA ANNUAL 
Baby Breath, Gypsophila elegans, is one of the quicker 
flowers from seed to bloom. To have always plenty of it for 
cutting and mixing with other vase flowers, make successive 
sowings. 35 inches. LARGE-FLOWERED PURE WHITE— 
Fine strain. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 35e. PINK AND ROSE 
—Pink, through carmine, to near scarlet. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c. 
1 GYPSOPHILA PERENNIAL 
Valued for misty border effects; or for adding airiness to 
cut flower arrangements. “x” culture. MANGINI—(3) 40. 
Diffuse tangles of rather large white flowers, faintly pink- 
suffused. Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 25c. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
OLDHAMIANA— (4-5) 40. Autumn Baby Breath, Continuous 
bloom, August through October. Little blossoms of white to 
pink in wide, dense cymes. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; %4 oz. 85c. 
Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20; 10 for $3.15. PACIFICA— (3-4). 
A dainty airiness of flower in delicate pink suffusions, the 
sprays high and graceful. Late summer. Pkt. 15c. PANI- 
CULATA—(2-3)36. Loose, diffuse panicles of little white 
blossoms. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c. PANICULATA DOUBLE 
SNOWBALL—Like last, but will give a considerable pro- 
portion of fully doubled flowers like tiny snowballs. Pkt. 25c; 
8 for 70c. REPENS—(8)9. Low-growing and long in bloom, 
this is an excellent rock garden perennial or it may be used 
for bedding. The airy cushions are covered with little blos- 
soms, pearl white or blush-suffused. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. 
FASTIGIATA—(3)20. Vast numbers of tiny white flowers in 
almost lace-like effect. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 50c. CERAS- 
TOIDES—rx (2-3) 4. Delightful creeper with downy foliage 
and rather large white flowers, veined with purple. Rare 
pee ae 25c. OFFER 99A8—One pkt. each of above 
or $1.00. 
DOUBLE-FLOWERED GYPSOPHILA PLANTS — These 
three have intensely double flowers, and a long blooming 
season. Much grown for cutting, but they also have high 
decorative values in rock garden and border. REPENS 
BODGERI—15 inches. Lovely early-flowering white. Low, 
airy, profusely branching. Plants, each 50c. ROSY VEIL— 
24 inches. Double flowers of soft pink. A delightful form. 
Plants, each 50c. BRISTOL FAIRY—3%5 inches. Delightfully 
graceful are the airy panicles, each little blossom of fullest 
doubleness and purest whiteness. Plants, each 70c. 
3 GARLAND LILY or HEDYCHIUM 
HEDYCHIUMS MIXED—ew50. Tall spikes of showy flowers, 
lemon, gold, rose, crimson or white, always spicily perfumed. 
Good large pot plant, or may be grown in the garden, win- 
ter-storing the roots in Canna fashion. Pkt. 20c. 
HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM—Ginger Lily. Heavy spikes 
of pure white, richly fragrant flowers, te four inches across. 
40 to 70 inches of height. May be grown as a large pot plant, 
or handled in the garden like Canna. Pkt. 20c. Dormant 
tubers, each 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
