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—Grenadin, Giant Malmaison. DIAN-23. 
Pkt. 35c 
Largest sized flowers, fragrant and one 
of the most satisfactory garden types. 
—Grenadin, Tausendschon. DIAN-19. 
Pkt. 50c 
A new variety, color varying from deli- 
cate rose to salmon rose, its flowers aré 
faultless, double and. regular shape, ex- 
cellent cut flowers, HP, 18-22-in. 
—Mauser. DIAN-24. Pkt. 50c 
A new Swiss race, 95% double flowers, 
with a rich color blend, exceptionally good. 
—Early Dwarf Vienna. DIAN-25. Pkt. 35c 
Extra choice strain of double flowered 
bright colors and free blooming; especially 
good:for bedding as well as cutting; while 
biennial, treat as an annual,:starting seeds 
early ‘indoors, 15-in. tall. 
—deltoides, Brilliant. DIAN-26. Pkt. 25¢ 
(Maiden Pinks). A brilliant rich rose- 
pink variety, HP. Pretty, fragrant. 
— —erecta. DIAN-27. Pkt. 20c 
Crimson’ flowers on short erect spikes. 
—heddensis, Westwood Beauty. 
DIAN-30. Pkt. 15¢ 
An entirely new titraploid variety’ com- 
bining the large open flowers of D. hed- 
dewigi with the rugged growth and long 
stem habit of D. chinensis. Well formed 
2-in. flowers in large numbers, stems 16-in. 
suitable for cutting and more tolerant of 
extreme temperatures than either of its 
parents. Color variable in red, shades of 
crimson and scarlet; single, lacinated, 1-ft., 
Hardy Annual. 
— —Schonheit. DIAN-31. Pkt. 20c 
A pretty new Swiss variety just received, 
DIAN-32. Pkt. 15c¢; 
2 oz. 70c 
— —Finest Mixed. 
—heddewigi, Fireball. DIAN-33. Pkt. 15c 
(Japanese Pinks). Double deep scarlet. 
Hardy annuals. 
— —laciniated Mixed. DIAN-34. Pkt. 10c 
— — —Double Mixed. DIAN-35. Pkt. 10c 
DIAN-36. Pkt. 15c 
(Royal Pink). Flowers very large, 3-4-in., 
_frilled and fringed in most charming colors. 
— —nobilis. 
HA. > ~ 
— —splendens. 
white eye. 
— —Double, Mixed. 
— —Single, Mixed. 
—Hybrids, Highland Strain. 
dominating. _ 
— —Sweet Wivelsfield. 
during summer; 
rockery, edgings or cutting, 1-ft. 
—Knappi. 
tall. 5 
—latifolius atrococcineus. 
long in bloom, 1-ft. 
. —Marguerite Carnation, Saier Blend. 
DIAN-44, Pkt. 25c 
This is the most generally satisfactory 
garden variety, as it is early flowering 
~and blooms more profusely under more 
different conditions. The flowers are long 
stemmed, double, very fragrant and in 
wide variety of colors; in all areas except 
where the winters are very severe, the 
plants will live over 3 or 4 years. If seed 
is started real early flowers can be had by 
July and till frost. 
—monspessulanus. 
Large fragrant flowers 
border or bedding plants, 1-ft. 
—neglectus. 
neath, 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS. 
(Grass or Clove Pinks). Hardy peren- 
nials, the foliage grassy-like in strong 
clumps, thin wiry stems, very free flower- 
Easily grown from seed, 
ing, fragrant. 
preferring well drained soil and a sunny 
position; excellent for edging paths. Blooms 
early June to mid-summer and if faded 
flowers are removed the blooming period: 
will be lengthened. 
—Perpetual Dwarf Harlequin. DIAN-47. 
Pkt. 10c 
White, rose and red flowers on same 
flower head. 
—Dwart Double Mixed. DIAN-48. 
Pkt. 15c 
Excellent for edging paths. 
—Double Rose. DIAN-49. Pkt. 15c 
Scotch, Mixed. DIAN-50. Pkt. 25c 
.—Marytlower. DIAN-51. Pkt. 25c 
Early double in lovely color range. 
—semperflorens. DIAN-52. Pkt. 20c 
(Everblooming Pinks). Single, semi-double 
and double flowers in fine colors, 18-in. 
— —cyclops. DIAN-53. Pkt. 15c 
Fine single Pink, rosy-crimson with dark 
zone, 1-ft. 
—Scoticus, Mixed. DIAN-54. Pkt. 20c 
‘(Special Florist Strain). Self colors of 
various tints of pink, rose, salmon, and 
white and the same colors in combination 
with bright crimson zone. Blooms 11/-2-in. 
across, free flowering. This is the best of 
the D. plumarius. Stems 12-1l5-in. 
—Double, Mixed. DIAN-55. Pkt. 20c 
An extra fine selection of double Pinks. 
-Single, Mixed. DIAN-56. Pkt. 20c 
_ Choice blend of single flowered Pinks. 
-—sinensis, Single, Mixed. DIAN-57. 
Pkt. 10c 
(China or India Pinks), While they. are 
short lived perennials, they are best 
treated as hardy annuals. Height 12-15-in. 
flowers solitary, l-in. across, in tones of 
red, lilac and white, blooms all summer. 
D. heddewigi is one of the hybrids of this 
species. 
— —Double Mixed. DIAN-58. Pkt. 10c 
’ DIAN-59. Pkt. 20c 
Very large flowered hybrids, double. 
—Imperatior. 
—winteri. 
—Annual Pinks. 














































DIAN-37. Pkt. 15c 
A- new Swiss variety, dark-red with 
DIAN-38. Pkt. 15c 
DIAN-39. Pkt. 15c 
DIAN-40. 
Pkt. 25c 
Beautiful strain of large flowered hardy 
Pinks, vivid colorings rich in varied shades 
and combinations pf pink and rose; wide 
assortment of ~ beautiful forms, selfs and 
zoned flowers with pink and rose tones 
DIAN-41. 
; Pkt. 15c 
A distinct race of Pinks with large flow- 
ers in shades of pink, rose, crimson, scal- 
let, and others with edges and centers of 
contrasting colors, blooming several weeks 
* excellent for -borders, 
DIAN-42. Pkt. 20c 
~ Pure lemon yellow, an unique color in 
_ Dianthus and a real addition to the flower 
garden; grow it with Jasiome perennis for 
a delightful blue and yellow effect, 18-in. 
DIAN-A43. | - 
a Pkt. 15¢ 
(Everblooming Sweet William). Double 
_ flowers of deepest glowing crimson, erect, 
DIAN-45. Pkt. 25c 
with deeply 
fringed petals, varied colors with many 
nice shades of pinks. Showy rock garden, 
DIAN-46. Pkt. 25c 
(Giacier Pink). Small odorless red-purple 
flowers, the toothed petals tawny under- 

—caucasicum magnificum. 
Pioneer Seed Company;: Dimondale, Michigan 
DIAIK-60. Pkt. 20c 
Double giant flowers m finest mixture, 
DIAN-61. Pkt. 30c 
(New. Pinks). Flowers are pure colors, 
sweet scented singles, compact growth and 
blooming first year, long flower period. 
Splendid rockery subject, 9-in. tall. 
—Rock Garden Pinks. DIAN-62. Pkt. 25c 
Made up: of the more dwarf varieties 
especially suitable for rock !garden plant- 
ing. This blend contains many different 
kinds plus many rare and very.rare sorts, 
difficult to obtain in any other way. - 
DIAN-63. Pkt... 10c 
—Rare Species Dianthus. DIAN-64. 
Contains many varieties of Dianthus suit- 
able for rock gardens and many rare types 
not found in the regular listings, all are 
mostly attractive in the rockery; a won- 
derful collection in Dianthus. 
—Mixed, Perennial Dianthus. DIAN-65. 
: Pkt. 25c 
Made up of mosts all kinds, especially 
of surplus seeds, Suitable for those. wish- 
ing a large collection of Dianthus at little 
cost. * , 
DICRANOSTIGMA 
—franchettianum. DICR-1. Pkt. 20c 
Pkt. 10c: oz. $1.00 
(Rapid Calandine). A pretty, long-bloom- 
ing annual from the Himalayas, with 
marbled leaves and Poppy-like blossoms 
of satiny golden yellow. In bloom all sea- 
‘son. Sow while soil is cool. Seeds fine, 
20-inches tall. 
DIDISCUS (di-DIS-kus) 
—caeruleus. \ DIDI-1. Pkt. 10c 
BLUE LACE FLOWER. Now botanically 
Trachymene (tray-ke-MEE-nee). Dainty la- 
vender and blue annual, flowers in flat 
head at the end of 214-ff. stems; excel- 
lent for cutting, sow seeds early. 
DIGITALIS (dij-i-TAY-lis) 
FOX GLOVE. Erect biennial and peren- 
nial plants. Their stately spikes on steps 
3-ft. or more high are crowded with 
thimble-like flowers, beautifully -spotted. 
They are easily grown from seed sown in 
the spring or summer for flowers following 
season. : 
—purpurea gloxiniacflora, The Shirley. 
. DIG-1. Pkt. 15¢ 
Giant hybrid with blotched throat, extra 
color range, white to shell pink to deep 
rose, many nicely blotched or spotted with 
crimson, maroon or chocolate, largest 
flower spikes, 6-ft. 
— — — Finest Mixed. DIG-2. Pkt. 15c 
Spotted throats, extra fine. 
DIMORPHATHECA 
(dy-mor-fo-THEE-kah) \ 
(African Daisy). Hardy annuals 1-2-ft. for 
sunny locations, blooming from early sum- 
mer till frost; daisy-like flowers in ray and 
disc types, excellent for low beds and in 
rockery, especially for late color in the 
fall. In Cal. and Fla. and other milk states 
it is planted in the fall for winter flowers. 
—aurantiaca, Orange Improved. DIM-1. 
Pkt. 10c 
Deep pure orange-gold, 1-ft. 
— —hybrids. DIM-2. Pkt. 15c: Ye oz. 35c 
Containing all colors, pure white to red 
and bluish, including lemon, sulphur and 
bright golden yellow, light orange, reddish 
yellow and pale salmon rose, 1-ft. 
_— —Special Mixture. _DIM-3. Pkt. 10c: 
% oz. 70c 
Containing all varieties of this species. 
—pluviolis ringens. DIM-4. Pkt. 15¢ 
White with blue ring. 
—sinuata, DIM-S. Pkt. 20c 
Brightest, glossiest golden orange, 
flowers early and continues for 3 months, 
altogether charming. 
—All Mixed. DIM-6X. Pkt. 10c: 4% oz. 75c 
DISPORUM (dy-SPOH-rum) 
Fairy Bells. Genus of liliaceous peren- 
nial plants of Lily Family with drooping 
white or yellowish flowers found in woods. 
The flowers are followed by attractive 
ted or yellow berries. Very lovely in the 
wild garden, especially. Similar to Solo- 
mon’s Seal. 
oreganum. DISP-1. Pkt. 20c 
Creamy white flowers, 2-ft. tall. 
DODECATHEON 
(doh-de-KATH-e-on) 
Shooting Star, American Cowslip. Small 
American perennial plants of Primrose 
Family, basal leaves and nodding cycle- 
man-like flowers in rounded clusters. 
Flowers are white, rose or purple with re- 
flexed petals. They grow naturally in 
half shaded woodland or rather damp 
mountain meadows, thus should be given 
moist, rich soil in partial shade in rock 
or wild garden or naturalizing, all with 
good drainage. 
—cusickii. DODE-1. Pkt. 25c 
—radicatum. DODE-1. Pkt. 25c 
Native of Mont. smooth light green 
leaves, pink or rose-red flowers on stout 
stem, 2-ft. tall, May-June, a fine one for 
ee! wet place in the garden; blooms at 
-in. : 
DOLICHOS (DOL-i-kos) 
Rapid annual climbers, 10-ft. or more 
with Wisteria-like flowers of red or white 
followed by attractive pods; do not trans- 
plant. HHA. 
—Chinese. DOLC-1. Pkt. 10c 
A new type. 
—lablab. DOLC-2. Pkt. 15c 
(Hyacinth Bean), Violet flowers, HHA, 
vine. 
—lignosus. DOLC-3, Pkt. 15c 
(Australian Pea Vine). .Tender annual 
with smaller leaves, rosy-purple or white 
flowers, useful trellis vine. In the South 
it is evergreen, in the North start in pots. 
—Soudan, French Purple. DOLC-4. 
Pkt. 15c 
Dark leaved vine with purple flowers. 
—Mixed Dolichos. DOLC-5X. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25¢ 
DORONICUM (doh-RON-i-kum) 
(Leopard Bane). Perennia¥ daisy-like 
yellow flowered plants, blooming very 
early in the spring. Prefers rich loam but 
thrives in any good soil. 
DORO-1. 
Pkt. 15¢ 
Showy border plant with large yellow 
flowers, HP, 1)2-ft. 
DOUGLASIA (dug-LAS-i-ch) 
Small alpine plants of Primrose Family 
and differing from Primulas and Androsace 
mainly in» having a branching. growth. 
Flowers yellow or rose, solitary and in 
somewhat rounded clusters, suitable, for 
rock garden. Plant.in pockets of well 
drained soil which must not be allowed 
to entirely: dry out. 
—montana, DOUG-1. Pkt. 35¢ 
Moss Pink. Native of Mont. difficult un- 
less suited to soil, but there hardly is 
anything better if it does well, prefers 
scree soil or wall, 2-in. tall, April, pink 
flowers. : 
DRACAENA (drah-SEE-nah) 
Ornamental plants with brilliant and, 
often variegated foliage belonging to the 
Lily Family. They are tropical plants. and 
ordinarily grown in«greenhouses. D. cor- 
dyline is the most common and sold as 
Dracaenas. Grow in rich soil, plenty of 
heat and moisture to promote a quick 
growth. Good light* is required during 
winter for bright colors. -)° * 
—indivisa, DRAC-1.: Pkt. 15¢: 0z. 65¢ 
(Properly Cordyline™ indivisa).. The 
hardiest of the group,.sword-like green 
leaves, 2-3-ft. tall, used much as centers 
for baskets, window boxes, etc. : 
DRACOCEPHALUM 
(dray-koh-SEF-ah-lum) 
(Dragonhead). Hardy annuals and pe- 
rennials with blue, purple or white flowers 
borne in whorls in the axile of the leaves 
or in spikes. They make pretty groups in 
moist shady places in the border. Easily 
grown from seeds. If in an exposed hot 
position the flowers are fleeting. 
—moldavicum. DRPH-1. Pkt. 15¢ 
Hardy annual, a charming variety with 
blue and white flowers in long leafy ra- 
cemes; do not plant in a hot exposed po- 
sition, 1-ft. 
ECHEVERIA (ek-e-VEE-ri-ch) 
Succulent having leaves in rosettes and 
small flowers usually in spikes. Grown 
indoors in pots and sometimes bedded out 
in summer. Require a light, “sandy soil, 
excellent drainage. Handle like succu- 
lents. 
—giorgis. ECHV-1, Pkt. 25c 
ECCREMOCARPUS 
(e-krem-oh-KAHR-pus) © 
(Glory Flower). A climbing vine from 
Chile with tubular orange flowers belong- 
ing to Bignonia Family. 
—scabra. ECCR-1. Pkt. 20c 
In the N. grow as an annual, start 
early;! does best in light rich soil and a 
warm position; orange-red flowers, l-in. 
long in racemes. A pretty tendrel climber. 
— —TIndian Yellow. ECCR-2. Pkt. 20c 
Same in bright yellow flower. 
— — Currant Red. ECCR-3. Pkt. 20c 
. Rich red color. 
— —Mixed. ECCR-4X. Pkt. 20c 
ECHINOPS (e-KY-nops) 
(Globe Thistle). Thistle-like perennial 
and biennials with flowers in round heads. 
They are very decorative in the border 
and easily grown from seed. 
—ritro. ECHN-1. Pkt. 15c 
Small globe thistle with finely cut, white 
downy leaves and steel blue flowers 
blooming all summer, perennial, 2-ft. ‘ 
ECHIUM (EK-i-um) 
(Vipers Bugloss). . Annual, biennial and 
perennial plants of Borage Family. Purple, 
rose or white flowers in coiled racemes or 
shown spikes, Thrive in poor soil in open 
sunny locations, producing only leaves if 
too rich. Some of the species are very 
popular in Cal, 
—plantagineum, Blue Bedder. ECHM.1. 
: Pkt. 15c. 
Hardy annual with large blue flowers, 
EDGEWORTHIA 
(ej-WUR-thi-ah) > 
(Paper Bush). Asiatic shrubs, closely 
allied to Daphne, but not hardy in the N. 
—Gardeneri. EDGE-1. Pkt. 25¢ 
A very showy bushy shrub with heads 
of yellow flowers found at 6,000 ft. eleva- 
tions. This probably is hardy in the S. 
EMILIA (e-MIL-i-ah)  ° 
(Tassel-flower, Floras Paintbrush), An- 
nual and perennial plants of low, neat 
habit native of the tropics. The slender 
stems are tipped by small, rayless, many 
colored flower heads surrounded by soft, 
white bristles resembling tiny paint 
brushes. Grow in sunny places, July-frost. 
Treat as half hardy annuals. Formerly 
listed as Cacalia. : 
—sagittata lutea. 
Popular annual garden species, to 11%-ft. 
with yellow flowers in loose clusters. 
— —coccinea. EMIL-2, Pkt. 15c 
Same but with red flowers. 
—Mixed. EMIL-3X. Pkt. 15c 
Exceedingly gay flowers that seem to 
have been dipped in paint of vivid red, 
yellow, others in golden orange with red 
dominant, 1'-ft. 
EPILOBIUM (ep-i-LOH-bi-um) 
Willow-herbs. A large genus of plants 
.and. sub-shrubs of the temperate regions 
and belonging to the Primrose Family. The 
leaves are willow-like, thus the common 
name Willow-herb. They are very easy to 
grow, most of the species being especially 
adapted to the wild garden or winter side, 
a few are fine border plants. Flowers are 
small, white or yellow and long fruit pods 
or capsules. 
—augustifolium. EPIL-1. Pkt. 25c 
Fireweed. Native to the northern sec- 
tion of the West, tall robust perennial, 
spreading by means of underground run- 
et flowers rosy purple spikes, 3-5-ft. tall, 
une. 
EREMURUS (er-e-MEU-rus) 
(Desert Candle, Foxtail-lily, Giant Aspho- 
del). The hardiest of the tall desert mem- 
bers of the Lily Family. They are most 
spectacular. The flower stalk, in some spe- 
cies, rise as high as 8-ft. and clothed for 
half its length in close-set starry blooms, 
lasting for several weeks. Becoming more 
popular both in border and as florist flower. 
A rich, fibrous, well drained soil with 
sand and a sunny location are essential. 
The seedlings develop slowly. For winter 
protection a covering of leaves with a 
water-tight box over them is ideal. 
—Finest Mixed. EREM-1. Pkt. 20c 
ERIGERON (e-RIJ-er-on) 
Aster-like annuals and perennials known 
as Fleabane, flowers in heads with white 
rose%or violet ray-flowers and yellow disc 
flowers. Plant in warm sandy soil in full 
sun. Fine for the border, some for the 
wild garden, and a few are grown in the 
tock garden. Easily grown from seed. 
—speciosus. ERIG-1. Pkt. 15¢ 
Perennial, aniline blue flowers 1-1!4-in. 
across -in> flat-topped clusters, blooming 
over a long period, 2-ft. 
2 
—compositus. ERIG-4. Pkt. 25c¢ 
Has teathery gray foliage, pale lavender 
flowers, 2-in, tall. 2 
Native of Mont., white flowers, 4-6-in. 
tall, April. - ~: 
—concinnus. ERIG-3. Pkt. 20c 
‘Native of Mont. and Wyo., small blue, 
§-12-in. tall, May-Aug. Easy to grow. - 
—coultera. ERIG-2. Pkt. 20c 
Native of Mont., large white flowered 
species of the moist woods, 8-12-in. tall, 
July-Aug- : : 
‘and sunny location; grown in® the rock 
garden. x 
—flavum, piperi. 
Native of Mont. medium green leaves, 
with: yellow flowers; 8in.. tall, April-May. 
“microthecum. _ : 
Good. Native of “Mont., gray-white 
mounds supporting many white to rose 
flower heads, best in scree soil with best 
of drainage, 6-in. tall, April-May. 
—pyrolcefolium. EGON-2. Pkt. 25c 
—ovalifolium. ‘ : 
EGON-3. Pkt. 25¢|"_ 
_“subalpinum. -EGON-1. Pkt. 25c 
Native of Mont.., largest yellowish white 
flowers turning rose with age, 1-ft, tall, 
May-June. ; 
—Mixed. é ERIO-6X. Pkt. 15¢ 
ERIOPHYLLUM (er-i-oh-FIL-um). 
Annual and perennial herbs and_sub- 
herbs native to Western N. Am., of Daisy 
Family. Widely grown in-dry places. 
—intergrifolium. ERIO-2. Pkt. 25¢ 
Small Oregon. Sunshine. i 
weight in gold when happy golden 
flowers, 6-12-in. tall, May-Aug. : 
—lanatum. ERIO-1. Pkt. 25c 
Oregon Sunshine. Native of Mont. and 
‘very. good, gray-white foliage an likes the 
gravelly soil of a rock slide or road band. 
Short lived but reseeds itself. Golden. 
flowers, 12-18-in. tall, May-Aug. 
ERYNGIUM (e-RIN-ji-um) 
(Sea-holly, Eryngo). The steel blue or 
gray foliage of the larger species is most 
attractive in the border and the smaller 
kinds are very suited for the rock garden; 
the taller types furnish excellent cut 
flowers. which. can be dried for winter 
bouquets; plant in a light rich soil in an 
open sunny location. Mostly perennials. 
—alpinum superbum. ERYN-2. Pkt. 20c 
Light blue, June-July, germinate cool, in 
light. ; : 
—giganteum. ERYN-1. Pkt. 20c 
(Silver-thistle). HP, 3-ft. tall. wee 
ERYSIMUM (e-RIS-i-mum) 
Closely resembling Wallflower,- com- 
monly known as Blister-cress,- having 
white, yellow or hlac flowers, the smaller 
species being excellent rock garden and 
edging subjects for sunny positions, sow]. 
the annuals where they are. to remain. 
Easily cultivated. é : 
—allonii. “.. ERYS-1. Pkt. 10c 
(Siberian Wallflower). Sometimes listed. 
under Cheiranthus. ~ Dwarf compact deep 
orange reselected. HA, i-ft.. ~~ 
_ —Golden Bedder.  ERYS-3. Pkt. 15c| 
. A new, very desirable variety, HA, -1-ft. 
tally pescrests ee KE Miz i 
—perofskianum. 
' -(Blister> Cress). 
yellow flowers. 
—Elatum. : 
Western Wallflower. Biennial, native 
of Mont., orange-yellow flowers, 12-18-in. 
tall, April-June. 3 
ERYS-2. Pkt. 15c 
Hardy annual, orange 
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ERYTHRONIUM 
(er-i-THROH-ni-um) 
Dog's Tooth Violet, Trout Lily, Adder’s: 
tongue. A genus of early spring-blooming 
bulbous plants of the Lily Family, with 
graceful nodding flowers and.often richly 
mottled leaves. They are especially at- 
tractive in the rock garden or naturalized 
in masses in light soil, partly shaded such 
as would be found at edges of woods. 
Give mulch of leaves in winter. — 
—grandiflorum... . _ ERYT-1. Pkt. 25c 
(Glacier Lily). Green leaves, bsight but- 
tercup-yellow flowers. 2-ft. HP. 
|ESCHSCHOLTZIA | 
EMIL-1. Pkt. 15c |» 
(esh-SHOLZ-zi-ch) 
(California Poppies). Hardy annuals and 
perennials, usually grown-as annuals. 
Usually low and spreading, but some grow 
to 2-ft. tall. The flowers, unlike other 
poppies, are slender rather than cup- 
shaped. They make attractive border 
flowers in groups; bloom profusely all, 
summer and till frost. They thrive in or- 
dinary garden soil and are easily grown. 
Sow seed direct to garden early in spring, 
or later sowings can be niade. Thin pldnts 
to 6-in. apart. They do not stand moving. 
Often by winter mulch, the ‘plants can be 
saved for flowering the next spring. 
—Cal. Hybrids. ESCH-1, Pkt. 10c; 
V2 oz. 50c 
: be compact hybrids mixed, HA, 15-in. 
all. 
—Spreading Varieties. ESCH-2. Pkt. 10c; 
¥2 oz, 25¢ 
Mixed varieties in brilliant colors, HA, 
12-in. tall. 
EUPHORBIA (eu-FAUR-bi-ch) 
A large genus consisting of many dif- 
ferent types of plants having a milky juice. 
They thrive in a porous and not too rich 
soil. - 
—heterophylla. §  EUPH-1. Pkt. 15c 
A bushy annual much like the Poinsettia, 
the leaves ending in a.whorl of fire-scar- 
let leaf-flowers; easily grown, start seeds 
indoors, 3-ft. : 
—sikkimensis. 
Oriental shrub, 3-ft. tall, yellow bracts, 
grows in high pastures, 5s 
—variegata. 
: EUPH-2. Pkt. 10c 
“Snow-on-the-Mountain”. An old garden 
favorite with distanct greén and white 
leaves which add color to the border or 
background planting; easily grown from 
seed, sunny locations, annual, 3-ft. 
FELICIA (fe-LISH-i-ch) 
Natives of Africa, plants and sub-shrubs, 
the latter being grown under glass or-in 
the Southern parts of the country; the 
annuals are easily grown from seed and 
fine for filler in tockery. 
(Kingfisher Daisy). Low spreading an- 
nual with bright blue star-shaped flowers, 
g 
a gem for the rock garden, HA, 2-inches, | should be as fresh as possible, seeds are 













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~ EGON-5. Pkt. 25 
EGON-4. Pkt. 25c 
| any time during the first half of the y 
|—pudica. . ~ 
’+above list some 10 more species 
|containing some leaf mold is best, plant 
‘sunshine and. a light, open, well d 
- ERYS-4. Pkt. 25c} 
|—Yellow Queen. __ GAIL-4. Pkt. 1Se 

EUPH-3. Pkt. 20¢ 







































FOR-GET-ME-NOT. See ; Ngsde s. 
FREESIA (FREE-zih-ah) 
Those having heated glass 
grow the hybrid Freezias. There 
of interest in them, and the see n 
sown anytime; in So. ‘Cal. they, can 
grown out doors, planted in early fall 
where they make lovely garden flowers. 
—hybrida tubergeni, Choice M' 
eee rae) 3p See 
~ Large flowered, displaying a 
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3 sae : pe Stes right colors. — ed from the ~ » 
ERIOGONUM (eri-o-GOH-num) ‘range of hright colors. Save re y 
Herbs and sub-herbs native of the west: | 
ern. U.S. Require well: drained peaty soil 
finest collection in existence, Europe: 
‘grown. ~ PR eee 
FRITILLARIA (friti-LAY-ri-ch 
-. A genus of bulbous plants of the ria 
‘Family with drooping bell-shaped flowers, 
often. heckered “in- greenish, hes 2-0) 
brown. While they are usually grown — 
from bulbs, there is a great deal »f added 
pleasure in growing them from seed. T. 
‘soil should be rich. Seed can be. started 
Baris eds Se 
—cirrhosa. FRIT-2. Pkt. 25¢ 
»> Flowers 1-2-in., greenish, drooping bell- 
shaped flowers. ; : 
around the 3-4-ft. stem.’ Space 1- 
apart, deep ‘planting, Tich soil. { ; y 
: FRIT-1. Pkt. rs 
Yellow Bell. Earliest spring flowers, 
tow 6-8-in. tall, April. eae: EIS 
—roylei. ; FRIT-4. Pkt. 2 
Yellowish green, streaked with purple 
—stracheyi. _ FRIT-5. Pkt. 25c 
Flowers pale purple speckled within. “ 
NOTE: We should be able to add - 
we are not sure of delivery” as this 
written. _ Sr 
FUCHIA (FEU-shi-ah) 
Old favorites both for*out door plantir 
and indoor growing, making excellent pot 
plants, rapid growth and produce long — 
branches. from the extremities of which © 
droop the beautiful: pendulous flowers in 
great abundance. Medium garden s : 
in a rather humid atmosphere if possib 
and partial shade. Seeds sown indoors 
in Jan. or Feb. will-produce plants which 
can be set out in May. © <5 aie ee 
—hybrids, Double and Single Mixed 
3 : ~  -  _FUCH-1. Pkt. 
In full color range and the best strai 
in hybrids; they make pretty pot plants. 
Packets contain about 60 seed. 
GAILLARDIA (gay-LAHR-di 
(Blanket Flower). Annuals, bi 
and rerennials native of America. T. 
are favorite cut flowers, doing best in. 






Large flowered, intense golden yell 
with maroon-red zone. : “ 
—Kobold. ere GAIL-2. Pkt. 1 
A Swiss variety, red flowers with go 
zoning. ae: gt AG ees “ee othe 
—Portola Hybrids. §  GAIL-3. Pkt. 15¢ 
Flowers 3-4-in. across, brilliant scarlet 
intensified with bronze gold tips, semi- 
double, 2Y2-3-ft. tall, oe eis 
wis 


Pure golden yellow, large, very pretty. 
—Mixed. GAIL-5X. Pkt. 10c: Y% oz. 40c 
- Mixed grandiflora varieties only. Very — 
—superba, Mixed.  GAIL-7. Pkt. 10e 
‘A beautiful strain in large flowers, much 
like the grandiflora mixed. a) 
PICTA, ANNUAL VARIETIES. These are 
considered cut flowers of the first class, 
=o seed early in the spring. Hardy an-- 
nuals.° a > 
—Indian Chief. GAIL-8. Pkt. 10cz 
PSE Va oz. 45¢ — % 
Pretty deep coppery scarlet accentuated — 
by a*dark brown center, dense, 1-ft., bushy 
_| plants. 
—Double Mixed. GAIL-9. Pkt. 15c: 
eet : V2 oz. 60c 
The double kinds are considered extra 
fine for cut flowers. Ff oe ae 
—aristata. » .. GAIL-10. Pkt. 15¢ 
One of the last: plants to die ‘in the — 
autumn. Flower heads often 4-in. across, — 
tay flowers yellow. Perennial, to 3-ft. 
F ‘. - i P 
ant Oe 
GALEGA (gah-LEE-gah) . = 
Bushy perennials with white, blue or _ 
purple pea-like flowers in thick clusters, 
fine for cutting. ae 
GALG-1. Pkt. 10c 
Aw 
—officinalis, Mixed. 
(Goat's Rue). White, lilac, and rose. 
’ 
GAMOLEPIS _ in 
—tagetes. _GAMO.1. Pkt. 206 _ 
Hardy annual from Europe, very early 
flowering, dwarf, flowers yellow. 
, 
|GAURA(GAU-rach) 
Perennial N. Am. plants with spikes or _ 
clusters of rose or white flowers for the 
border or wild garden. ads 
—lindheimeri. “GAUR-1, Pkt. 15¢ 
Native of La. and Texas, flowers white — 
vat tosy cups, HA, 4-ft., perennial in dry 
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GAZANIA (gah-ZAY-ni-ch) 
Old time favorites for flowering in the 7 
greenhouse or for bedding outdoors during — 
the summer; they have narrow leaves in 
varying forms mostly covered beneath 
with dense white woolly hairs; colorsrange _ 
|from white, thru orange and yellow to 
scarlet, beautifully spotted at the base of — 
the petals; sandy loam with humas, a _ 
sunny location suits them best. 
—splendens Mixed. GAZ-1. Pkt. 20c — 
Hardy perenne its trailing habit makes — 
{t a good rockery plant;»flowers bronze, — 
red, orange, yellow, cream, and white - ee 
brown and yellow spots about the center; — 
flowers first summer and also a favorite 
in the cool greenhouse, 12-ft. = 
GENTIANA (EN-shan) 
, All require good drainage and resent — 
hot weather. Best pRettree eer! prhich, 
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