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 clusi—The famous Gentian of the Alps. Dazzling blue 
trumpets cover the prostrate mats of heavy, deep green 
foliage. 85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
*cruciata—A very easily grown sort with clusters of fine blue 
flowers on sturdy plants growing 10” tall. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
One each of the 2 Gentians $1.45; 3 each $4.00 
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. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10; doz. $7.50 
GORMANIA (Gor-man’-i-a) 
*watsoni—Fat little succulent leaves closely packed on much 
branched 2” plants, lightly dusted with silver giving this 
rare alpine a tropical appearance. Yellow Sedum-like 
flowers. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
GEUM (Jee’-um)—Avens 
A group that is highly prized as a cut flower and doubly vai 
uable because of the very ornamental evergreen, pinnate 
basal leaves. If given plenty of moisture, will bloom al! 
season. Full sun or light shade. 
Dwarf Species 
*Abbeys Orange—Orange yellow flowers on 12” stems prac 
tically all season. Attractive foliage. 
*Borisi—Very brilliant form named for King Boris. Mat form- 
ing with dainty 8” stems and gorgeous orange-scarlet flowers. 
One each of the Dwarf Geums $1.15; 3 each $3.15 
Border Types 
Borsch’s West Hills—Fine golden copper. Strong, vigorous 
grower. 
Fire Opa!l—Dazzling orange-scarlet with rich orange sheen. 
The spectacular double 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 subject. 85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
Princess Juliana—Bright glowing orange flowers. Very 
double. One of the very strongest growers. Hardy and a 
profuse bloomer, making a fine splash of color in the 
garden as well as being a long lasting cut flower. 
85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
Red Wings—The very finest deep ruby-red Geum. Perfectly 
hardy and almost everblooming. Brilliant double flowers 
on strong 2’ stalks. 85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
rivale, Leonards Var. f!. pl_—Nodding coppery-rose in loose 
sprays. A valuable hardy, permanent plant. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
One each of the 5 Border Type Geums $3.65; 3 each $9.45 
GYPSOPHILA (Jip-sof’-il-a)—Baby’s Breath 
Clouds of fine starry flowers in feathery panicles highly 
prized for cutting. All sorts like full sun and good drainage. 
A little lime is beneficial. 
Bristol Fairy—A persistent blooming double with large per- 
fectly formed pure white blooms. 2’. 
85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
oldhamiana—A very lovely pink form, making compact plants 
2 ft. tall. Free blooming. 
paniculata compacta—Forms a billowy mound 3’ high. Indis- 
pensable as cut flower. Excellent dried for winter bouquets. 
*repens bodgeri—A new form of compact habit and perfectly 
formed double flowers. Excellent foliage and thoroughly 
hardy. 75c each;.3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
*repens, Rosy Veil—A companion to bodgeri, of the same habit 
and type, but with dainty pink flowers. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
One each of the 5 Gypsophilas $3.25 
HELENIUM 
HELIANTHUS LODDON GOLD 
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 
All plants listed in this section may be planted either spring or fall 
