GAILLARDIA 
Blanket Flower. These provide a continual show of bright flowers from early summer until frost, 
Sow seed in April or May where the plants are to bloom. For Hardy Varieties see Perennial List. 
Lorenziana, Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; oz. $1.10 
Bright, double ball-flowers in orange, yellow, red and rose shades. These 114-foot bedding plants 
freely produce the flowers from midsummer to frost, on fine stems. They stand drought well. 
GLOBE AMARANTH 
Gomphrena. A showy annual with clover-like heads from July until frost. Sow the seed outdoors in 
May in a sunny spot. Provides cut-flowers for bouquets and Everlasting Flowers for winter use. 
Dwarf Purple. f P __ Pkt. 15c; Yoz. 50c; oz. $1.50 
This is a dwarf strain freely produced on robust 6 to 8-inch plants, with strawy, clover-like, purple 
flower-heads. Fine in the dwarf border and rock-garden, but especially valuable for pot-culture. 
Purplish Red. . ; Pkt. 10c; Yoz. 25c; oz. 75c 
This is the best-known and perhaps most popular variety. The clover-like heads on 1-foot plants are red-purple. 
Globe Amaranth, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Yoz. 25c; oz. 75c 
Free-flowering 18-inch plants producing clover blooms of purple-red, pink, orange, and white striped violet. 
GOURDS, ORNAMENTAL 
Quite popular for ornamental use. Climbers, growing 15 to 20 feet, with ornamental foliage and 
singularly shaped fruits. Sow after danger of frost in a warm, sandy, very well-drained location. 
When matured, dry and hard, clean the Gourds and give a light coating of varnish or shellac. 
Small Varieties Mixed. Many interesting and varied forms and colors. Pkt. 10c; Yoz. 40c; oz. 65c 
GYPSOPHILA ELEGANS 
Baby’s Breath. Feathery panicles of small star flowers, gracefully borne on slender stems on 114-foot 
plants. They are excellent for cutting to mix with other flowers. Sow at intervals where tended to 
bloom and thin out the plants to permit full development. They are of easy culture, like a sunny, 
well-limed soil and bloom in six weeks. For Hardy Varieties see Perennial List. 
White Covent Garden Market, Reselected. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c 
A new, improved, big-flowered pure white strain which is unsurpassed for form of plant and size of 
bloom. A very high percentage of the flowers are 6 to 8-petaled and on nice Jong stems. This is an 
unusually fine strain and the plants grow 2 feet high. 
HELIANTHUS 
Sunflower. These are free-flowering, and thrive in any garden soil if located in a sunny position. 
Sun Gold. . Pkt. 15c; loz. 35c; oz. 95c 
Fully double, golden yellow, Chrysanthemum-like 4-inch flowers. Sow outdoors in May for August bloom, Ht. 4 ft. 
HELICHRYSUM 
Strawflower. One of the best of the Everlasting Flowers. They succeed in any good garden soil, 
blooming throughout summer and fall. Sow the seed in May and thin plants to stand 1 foot apart. 
The 214-foot plants are very free flowering with large, double, brilliantly colored blooms which make 
a fine display. Useful for cutting as well as for winter bouquets of Everlastings. For this, cut the 
flowers before the centers open; dry, hanging upside down in a cool, dark place. 
Monstrosum, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Yoz. 55c 
HELIOTROPE 
A well-known plant, highly prized for the delightful fragrance of its flowers. Seed started indoors in 
February or March will make nice plants for summer blooming. Fine for both pot-plants and bedding. 
Giant Hybrids, Dark Varieties. Pkt. 20c; ;;0z. 60c 
Very large, delightfully fragrant flower heads in dark blue-purple shades on strong plants, growing 2 feet high. 
FLOWER GARDEN MIXTURE. A mixture of annuals for both borders and cut-flowers. Oz. 60c 
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Gourds, 
Ornamental 

ixed 


Gaillardia Gypsophila elegans, White Covent 
Garden Market, Reselected 
Lorenziana, Double 
Globe Amaranth 
