GEUM (Jee’-um)—Avens 
A group that is highly prized as a cut flower and doubly val- 
uable because of the very ornamental evergreen, pinnate, 
basal leaves. If given plenty of moisture, will bloom all 
season. Full sun or light shade. 
Dwarf Species 
“Abbeys Orange—Orange yellow flowers on 12” stems prac- 
tically all season. Attractive foliage. 50c each; 3 for $1.35 
*borisi—Dwarf orange-scarlet. 45c each; 3 for $1.15; doz. $4.25 
*montanum—Very compact form for a shady spot. Highly 
glossed leaves and brilliant yellow flowers on 6” stems. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
*Waight’s Brilliant—Finest dwarf evergreen. Gorgeous orange- 
scarlet in great profusion. 65c each; 3 for $1.65 
One each of the 4 Dwarf Geums $2.00 ’ 
Border Types 
Borsch’s West Hiils—Fine golden copper. Strong, vigorous 
grower. 55c each; 3 for $1.40; doz. $5.00 
Fire Opal—Dazzling orange-scarlet with rich orange sheen. 
The flowers are often 3” across on 2’ stems, abundantly 
produced from May to October. Very hardy and a strong 
grower. Excellent foliage. An all-round fine garden sub- 
ject. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6.50 
Lady Stratheden—Pure yellow double flowers. 40c each 
Mrs. Bradshaw—Large double fiery orange red. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; doz. $4.00 
Red Wings—Bright strawberry-red. Double. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
rivale, Leonards Var. fl. pl.—Nodding coppery-rose in loose 
sprays. A valuable hardy, permanent plant. 
60c each; 3 for $1.55 
Rynstroom—Brilliant coppery orange. Double. 60c each 
One each of the Border Type Geums $3.60 
GENTIANA (Jen-shi-an’-a)—Gentian 
So named after the ancient king, Gentius of Illyria, and truly 
living up to their royal heritage. The intensity of their col- 
oring has made them the standard of color description for 
blue throughout the world. Prefer a rich, moist soil. 
*acaulis—The famous Gentian of the Alps. Dazzling blue 
trumpets cover the prostrate mats of heavy, deep green 
foliage. 60c each; 3 for $1.55 
GLAUCIUM (Glau’-si-um)—Horned Poppy 
Burbank Hybrids—A little known plant of striking beauty, 
forming 3’ bushes which in the words of one writer are, “A 
decoratively feathered tangle of silver-frosted leafage.”’ 
These plants bloom continuously, having very large silken 
poppies of waxy texture in shades of yellow, orange and 
buff. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
(Lenten Rose) 
HELLEBORUS ORIENTALIS 
GLOBULARIA (Glob’-u-lair-i-a)—Globe Daisy 
A choice little tufted evergreen loving a sunny position 
but not particular as to soil. 
*cordifolia—Dark green, leathery mats of dainty spoon-shaped 
leaves with fluffy balls of steel-blue flowers. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
*cordifolia alba—A rare form of the above with dainty white 
flowers. 65c each 
*vulgaris—A little heavier grower than cordifolia but tufted 
rather than creeping in habit. Round flower heads of fine 
blue. 8”. 45c each; 3 for $1.20; doz. $4.50 
One each of the 3 Globularia $1.50 
GAILLARDIA (Gayl-lar’-di-a)—Blanket Flower 
Brilliantly colored, continuous flowering perennials for full 
sun and poor soil. 
Burgundy—Deep wine-red. 45c each; 3 for $1.15 
Dazzler—Fiery red with broad band of dazzling gold. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10 
*Goblin—Compact red and yellow. 40c each; 3 for $1.10 
Sun God—Pure golden yellow. 55c each; 3 for $1.35 
One each of the 4 Gaillardias $1.60 
HYDRANGEA (Hy-dran’-jee-a) 
hortensis (Hybrid French Hydrangea)—This lovely pink hy- 
brid is a hardy counterpart of the beautiful specimens 
offered by florists in pots. Should be treated as a perennial 
as it comes from the ground each season, forming huge 
heads of bloom in August on the new wood. 
$1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 
HELLEBORUS (Hell-i-bor’-us) 
Plant in spring or fall but give a cool moist position with 
light shade from the noonday sun for best results. After 
blooming, a dressing of well-rotted manure is beneficial. 
*niger altifolius (Christmas Rose)—A lovely winter blooming 
plant that will actually flower under the snow. Large 
palm-like leaves form a lovely setting for the waxy pink- 
tinted flowers. Split the stem when cutting and they will last 
for weeks in water. The variety altifolius is a decided im- 
provement over the old niger. 
Large $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25 
Small 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.00 
*foetidus — Red tipped greenish flowers and magnificent 
evergreen foliage forming a shrub 15 to 18” in height. 
Large $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. Small 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00 
*orientalis (Lenten Rose)—A very strong vigorous grower with 
handsome flowers in the early spring. We can supply in 
either deep red or white. 
Large $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. Small 75c each; 3 for $2.00 
One each of the 3 Helleborus: Large $3.50; Small $2.15 
HELLEBORUS NIGER ALTIFOLIUS 
(Christmas Rose) 
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