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Gerberas. Jamesoni Giant Hybrids 
GERANIUM .- Crane’s-bill 
Geranium Subcaulescens Splendens 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A little known, very choice, low growing plant which throughout the 
entire spring and early summer is covered with small, round flowers 
of the most intense and brilliant Tyrian rose. It is easy to grow and 
forms a nice small clump. It does not spread or grow out of bounds. 
We consider it one of the most colorful plants. Superb for the rock 
garden or for planting in the foreground of the border. Height about 
5 to 6 inches and perfectly hardy anywhere. 
Geum, Fire Opal 

[46] Erianthus Ravennae (See Grasses) 
GERBERA - Transvaal Daisy 
Lovely tender perennials. Their brilliant sunlike flowers are produced on 
leafiess stems about 18 inches high all summer. 
Culture. Grow in full sun, prefer a moist, peaty loam and should be 
protected very carefully during winter in cold regions. They may also 
be potted up in fall and will continue blooming indoors. In temperate 
sections of the country they only require a light protection. Plant in 
spring only, 6 inches apart. 
Jamesoni Giant Hbrids Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A lovely mixture of brilliant orange, pink and yellow shadings. Avail- 
able in spring only. Strong plants, ready to start blooming. 
GEUM - Avens 
They belong among the number one hardy garden flowers. Neat in habit, 
non-crowding, excellent foliage effect when not in bloom. Such virtues 
along with their charming flowers all help to make them popular. In the 
foreground of the hardy border they look their best. Fire Opal, Lady 
Stratheden, and Rijnstroom, all recently introduced, are excellent and 
quite hardy, although for very cold sections of the country we would 
suggest Potentillas be used in their place. They, as the Geums, are noted 
for their fine foliage and good habit when not in bloom. 
Culture. All succeed in good, ordinary soil in sunny borders. They, how- 
ever, require plenty of moisture in summer. Best grown in groups. Plant 
in autumn or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. If planted in fall it is well to 
protect them carefully for the winter. 
Coccineum, Mrs. Bradshaw 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
A splendid variety, with large, double flowers of a fiery orange-red, 
blooming nearly all summer. Grand for cutting. 
Fire Opal Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
Dazzling orange-scarlet with rich orange sheen. The flowers are often 
three inches across on two-foot stems, abundantly produced from May 
to end of October. Very hardy and strong grower, excellent foliage. 
An all-round fine garden plant. 
Lady Stratheden Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Rich golden yellow blossoms, counterpart of Mrs. Bradshaw. Also a 
splendid cut flower. Flowers over a very long period. 
Wilton Ruby Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
Brilliant strawberry-red with bright yellow anthers, Wilton Ruby is dis- 
tinct. It is at its best in June and July but flowers intermittently through- 
out the summer. Grows 2 feet high and foliage is rich dark green at all 
times, and very hardy. 
GRASSES, Hardy Ornamental 
There are several varieties of hardy grasses that are distinctly attractive 
plants for the flower garden. Many of them are of noble, and others of 
medium or low growth. All produce a striking effect when growing in 
isolated positions on the lawn, or add to the grace of the border by 
their elegant green or variegated foliage. 
Culture. All will thrive in good, ordinary and well drained soil. Plant in 
early spring or fall, about 2 feet apart for the tall growing varieties; 
dwarf sorts about 12 inches apart. All should have a protective covering 
of dry straw placed around the base in autumn. In dry weather give 
plenty of water. 
Erianthus Ravennae Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
‘Blue Lime Grass or Pampas.) 10 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up 
30 to 50 flower spikes topped with silvery plumes. 
Eulalia japonica variegata Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, striped green, white and often 
pink or yellow. 
Eulalia japonica zebrina Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
(Zebra Grass.) The long blades of this variety are marked with broad, 
yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant 
for the lawn, 6 to 10 feet high, with silvery plumes. 
Pennisetum japonicum Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
(Fountain Grass.) A beautiful Grass whose flower heads are produced 
in the greatest profusion. Color rich mahogany, conspicuously tipped 
with white. 


