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GAILLARDIA PICTA (Blanket Flower) 
Dependable, profuse blooming plants 15 inches tall which stand dry, 
hot weather and produce brilliantly colored flowers. Excellent for 
cutting, beds and borders. 
Tr. Pkt. Oz 
Indian Chief. Single. Brilliant bronzy red.............. 20c $1.10 
Lorenzianas single mmixed@in: scies ct leks se cncds sewwiss 20c 1.00 
Lorenziana., Double mixodmricmec eee one ore ee eeu. 20c 1.10 
Perennial Gaillardia. See page 37. 
GERBERA (See Perennial Seeds) Page 37 
GILIA (Blue Thimble Flower) 
Capitata Blue. Sky blue, round, thimble-shaped flowers which last 
Wola WhenuGiiin ante Ure bt myer en alts a 20c OZ eineere are 75c 
GLOXINIA 
Generally sown in January, plants bloom within six months. The very 
small seed requires care in sowing. 
Giant Victory. Strikingly beautiful velvety scarlet. Tr. Pkt........ $1.25 
Hybrida Grandiflora. Choicest mixed. Tr. Pkt 1.25 
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GODETIA (Satin Flower) 
Grow in shallow soil in the greenhouse. Outdoors this plant thrives 
in a cool moist location. 
UPRIGHT SINGLE Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
Duke (of York.) Scarleton’ white... ......0s+0csccecces 25c¢ $1.75 
Kelvedon Glory. Bright salmon-orange...............- 25c 1.75 
DWARF DOUBLE 
Sybil Sherwood. Bright salmon-pink edged white...... 25c 2.00 
TALL DOUBLE (Grandiflora) 
‘A.B. GarGhoiconminediyecste cts aise cleric ee ars wes erere oreo s.che gles 20c¢ 1.10 
GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth) 
Mostly used for freshly cut flowers but they may be dried for winter 
bouquets. 
GLOBOSA Tr. Pkt. Y oz. Oz. 
Dwart Purple (Buddy) Giussaiee se coerce eels ecies 30c 65c $2.00 
RubraePurpl ogee tis oistepns wis oisto ions. tsiele a inece 25c 40c 1.10 
IMiXOd ep tee reer Ba ee Poe. Gens Seed iatetato saves 25c 40c 1.10 
GOURDS (Ornamental) 
The ripened fruits in a wide variety of shapes have become very 
popular for home decoration. 
Large Varieties, Mixed. Small Varieties, Mixed. 
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Commercial Flower Forcing, by Alex Laurie and D. C. Kiplinger. 
Thorough treatise on growing crops in greenhouses for profit. Of special 
interest are chapters on greenhouse construction and heating, gravel 
culture, soils and fertilizers. 550 p., fifth edition. (1948)......... $5.00 
Soils and Fertilizers for Greenhouse and Garden, by Alex Laurie, and 
D. C. Kiplinger. Covers soil aeration, water supply, nutrient supply, 
sterilization, cover crops and composts, fertilizers for greenhouse 
crops and for outdoor crops: |20'p., 19 illus! (1946). ....:......... $2.50 
Garden and Greenhouse Chrysanthemums, by Alex Laurie and D. C. 
Kiplinger. Covers soils, fertilizers, gravel culture, greenhouse’ culture, 
insects and diseases, hardy chrysanthemums for the garden and 
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Handbook of Fertilizers, by A. F. Gustafson. Source, composition, 
effects and application of commercial fertilizers. 172 pages, revised 
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Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, edited by L. H. Bailey. The one 
universal and invaluable authority on every horticultural question. 
It presents concisely but thoroughly all the kinds, characteristics, and 
methods of cultivation of the plants grown in the Unied States and 
Canada. A handsome three-volume set. 4000 illus.; 3,637 pages.$37.50 
Godetia Duke of York 
GREVILLEA (Australian Silk Oak) 
Robusta. Seeds should be sown in early spring with plenty of bottom 
heat and in a well drained, loose soil. Grown in a 60° house, 5-in. 
pot plants will be available by fall. Also, excellent in combinations 
where fine textured foliage is desired: 
Fibs Rictator fer creren siswoake wae. oaks 25c (OVALRA Men eRUR acc.cntes seecehe $1.90 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) 
Free blooming plants of easiest culture. Desirable for cutting to mix 
with other flowers. Several plantings can be made during the season 
at intervals of ten days’ time, in order to have a succession of bloom. 
ELEGANS Ozne4 Oza LO Veer bibs, 
Covent Garden Market. Extra large flow- 
ered, full petaled—flowers having 6 to 8 
FLORIST 
petals instead of the usual 4 to 5....... 30c 85c $2.50 $9.20 
London Market Improved. Slightly taller 
than Covent Garden Market and later... 30c 85c¢ 2.50 9.20 
Paris Market. Standard medium size flow- 
ered siraina. sacri cee oka easel tees 25c 70c 2.10 8.50 
Carminea. Bright carmine-pink. Rather small 
flOWGLEd saris ee nie sreieis ceietes (Tr. Pkt., 20c) $1.30 
Rosea. Delicate pink......... (Tr. Pkt., 20c) 1.30 
Perennial Gypsophila. See page 37. 
SHOULD OW N 
Florist Crop Production and Marketing, by Kenneth Post. The applica- 
tion of scientific facts to production and marketing problems. Part 1: 
The florist business. Structure of plants. Production of new varieties. 
Temperature, light and growth. Effect of gases. Soils and fertilizers. 
Water uses and application. Propagation. Cut flowers. Potted plants. 
Part 2: Plant culture, marketing and practices for growing 167 different 
crops. Includes season and areas of production. 891 p., 427 illus. 
(1949) 
Propagation of Plants, by M. G. Kains and L. M. McQuesten. Reference 
book for greenhouse and nursery work. Includes seed testing, layer- 
age, division, separation, rooting cuttings by growth-stimulating sub- 
stances, greenhouse fumigation, grafting,, budding, stock and scion 
handling, nursery management and pest control. 375 illus. 637 p..$4.50 
Hortus II: A Concise Dictionary of Gardening by L. H. and Ethel Zoe 
Bailey. Easy to use, accurate, and non-technical, this great book 
comes closer than any other single volume to answering all your 
garden questions. It contains complete information on every kind of 
ornamental, fruit and vegetable plant grown today. 778 pages. ..$8.50 
