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GEUM COCCINEUM 
MRS. BRADSHAW—Hardy, perennial, easily raised from seed. 
Blooms profusely from June to August. Blooms resemble 
carnations; are large, half double, flery scarlet. Height 24 
inches. Do not hesitate to grow this flower; it is well worth 
while. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.40. 
GEUM LADY STRATHEDEN—Flowers rich golden yellow, 
very large and full, fine for cutting. Height 2 ft. T. pkt.10c; 
¥% oz. 25¢; oz. $1.90. 
GEUM BORISII—Fiowers glowing orange-scarlet from June 
till late fall. Fine hardy perennial rock plant. Height 15 in. 
GEUM MIXED—Mrs. Bradshaw and Stratheden mixed. Pkt. 
10c; 1% oz. 25c; oz. $1.60. 
GEUM, PRINCE OF ORANGE—Vivid true orange. Height 2 ft. 
T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c. 
GERANIUM ZONALE 
Seed saved from finest named large flowering varieties. The 
seed will produce flowers of perfect form the first summer. Sow 
in February to the end of March. Cover the seed lightly. T. pkt. 
20c; % oz. 60c. 
Hardy 
GILLIA CORONOPIFOLIA #xcelignt eutfower. 3 
biennial but sows itself, 
therefore as good as a perennial. Produces graceful, foot long spikes 
of a rich and rare shade of red on stout stalks 4 ft. long in May and 
June. Remarkably beautiful, greatly admired wherever seen. Sown 
in January or February blooms the same Autumn. Brought to mar- 
ket in full bloom will create a near sensation. The cut bloom sells 
“like hot cakes.’’ T. pkt. 10c; + oz. 20c; %& oz. 30c. 
GILLIA MICRANTHA ROSEA—Of the greatest value for bedding 
in sunny spots. Profuse bloomer, the neat compact growing plants 
are literally smothered with bloom from May to October. The flow- 
ers resemble single dahlias and are of a vivid rose pink color. Height 
Gomphrena 
Easily raised hardy annual, producing masses of neat 
globular clover-like flowers from June to frost on stems 9-12 
in. long. Skillfully arranged a vase of these flowers makes a 
surprisingly pleasing effect. Dried will last and keep its 
bright colors for months. Height 2 feet. Also known as 
Globe Amaranth and Bachelor’s Button. 
WHITE, CRIMSON, PINK, ORANGE, 
RUBY RED, VIOLET, MIXED. Any color. 
oz. 45c; Ib. $4.00. 
GOMPHREN DWARF RED—Of compact even growth useful 
for pots and borders. T. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. Height 
6 in. Annual. 
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA—SILK OAK 
Beautiful plant with fern-like foliage for pots, hanging baskets, 
window boxes, etc. Can be started from seed at any time, is easily 
and inexpensively raised and will stand more neglect than almost any 
other house plant. To get plants for use with Poinsettias sow in 
February and March. If for spring sales sow in June. Start in 
flats, place in 2 inch pots, when the plants are large enough to handle 
shift as needed and water sparingly during winter. It takes 12 
months to get a specimen plant Pee 4-6 inch pot from date of 
sowing. Tender perennial. T. pkt. 20c. 
(Lophospermum Scandens) — 
CLIMBING FOXGLOVE A tender annual climbing plant 
of rapid growth bearing lovely flowers resembling fox-gloves from 
July till frost. Height 10 feet. 
GOURDS SPECIAL MIXTURE Contsins cholcest small 
eties. Gourds are unexcelled for making bird houses and fancy 
original table lamps. T,. pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.50. 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, TALL 
MIXTURE—Contains only the best and most ornamental varieties 
both annual and perennial. The seedlings cannot be told from sprouted 
weeds. Merk all sowings of Ornamental Grass in a conspicuous way 
so that the seedlings will not be pulled up as weeds. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
See also: Agrostis, Arundo, Briza, Coix, Cyperus, Erianthus, 
Eulalia, Lagurus, Pennisetum, Stipa, Tricholaena. 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES DWARF—Our mixture contains many 
choice dwarf ornamental varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
MU VE, perfect drainage when it comes to cactus. 
ST HA Poor to medium rich soil when it comes 
to Amaranthus. Godetias and Clarkias must have poor soil 
and kept thirsty, Blue Lace Flower must have some sand and 
a little of peat does it much good. Gypsophyla must have 
sunlight, never any shade, etc. There are many must haves, 
all are mentioned in cultural directions referring to each 
flower group. It is important to pay attention to these di- 
rections to avoid disappointment. 
SHELL PINK, 
T. pkt. 10c; 
DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO. 
@ There are few plants more profit- 
é& Oo ri € ti ae able to grow for spring sales than 
f Godetia, Start in January-Feb- 
ruary and you will have blooming plants that will be greatly 
admired in April and May. The plants will find buyers very 
fast. Grow Godetia in POOR soil, say one part of rich soil 
and 3 parts of sand or sifted ashes and water VERY spar- 
ingly. That is the secret of success. Sown in April Godetias 
bloom from June to September. Try Godetias, if you will be 
not struck with its beauty, it will be past our understanding. 
Godetias are excellent cut flowers, pot plants and planted 
outdoors in sandy or gritty soil in a large bed will attract © 
much attention. 
DOUBLE SCHAMINI 
Large flowered type with double flowers of striking beau- 
ty, excellent for florists’ work. Height 2 ft. 
SCHAMINI CARMINEA—Rich pink, center carmine, easily the 
richest of Godetias and valuable for florists’ work. 
SCHAMINI CRIMSON—Intense crimson. 
SCHAMINI LILACINA—Beautiful light mauve. 
SCHAMINI ROSY MORN—Bright coral pink. Splendid. 
SCHAMINI MIXED—Many bright colors. Price: Any of the 
above. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
Godetia Orimson Glow 
GODETIA CRIMSON GLOW —Of close compact growth, flow- 
ers single, intense dazzling crimson. Height 10 inches. T. 
pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
KELVEDON GLORY—Large wide open single flowers of strik- 
ing beauty, freely produced. Color deep glowing salmon- 
orange. Plants compact and neat, 15 inches tall. T. pkt. 10c; 
% oz. 15¢c; oz. 80c. 
GODETIA THUNDERBOLT 
If you want to show your customers a pot plant with a 
large bunch of boldly colored bloom Thunderbolt will fill the 
bill. ae hats een single, of an extreme dark shade of 
crimson. ants compact, ideal for pots. Height 12 in. 
T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 20c; 1/8 oz. 35c; 1 oz. $2.40. # 
piantaeie seep rer te Pe eae large — double, rich rose-pink, 
act, covere . ; 
1/16 oz. 25c; 1/8 oz, 40; 1 oz. $2.80. See ee eat 
SWEETHEART—The very double, azalea-like flowers of 
brightest sheli-pink completely hide the foliage of the plant. 
A crane variety. Height 16 in. T. pkt. 10c; 4, oz. 20c; % 
oz. 35c. ; 
GODETIA DWARF MIXED—Choicest named varieties, mostly 
double. Height 12 to 15 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 25c; 1/8 
oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. 
GYPSOPHYLA OLDHAMIANA 
Hardy perennial, producing wide open, single, light pink 
flowers in large heads in sheets from August to frost. First 
class for cutting. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 15¢; 1% 02. 20c; 1 oz. $1.20. 
