3 GIANT GLOXINIAS 
A showy pot plant. Deep, 
wide bells, upfacing, each on 
its own stem. Colorings are 
rich and varied, sometimes 
all one tone, or again dot- 
sprinkled, marbled, or 
splashed with some darker, 
contrasting shade. DOR- 
MANT BULBS (tubers), in 
superb mixture, available 
February through May at 50c 
each, 3 for $1.35; 10 for 
$4.00; 25 for $9.00. Also 
POTTED PLANTS, started 
tubers, available April 
through July, at each 65c; 
Se t0r 7ol.1o > 10> for. $5.25. : 
These are prepaid prices to U.S. points east of the Mississippi. 
Add 5% for farther west, 15% for into Canada. 
GLOXINIA COLOR COLLECTION—One bulb (dormant 
tuber each of Deep Crimson, Blue edged White, Red edged 
White, all Deep Blue, Bright Scarlet, and of Tigered and 
Splashed, six different kinds, one of each, colors marked, for 
$2.60. Order as OFFER 343AN. 
GLOXINIA GIANT-FLOWERED MIXED — Exceedingly 
showy; great, bell-like flowers in superb range of colorings 
and markings. A good strain that will yield much pleasure. 
Pkt. 40c; 3 for $1.10. : 
GLOXINIA TRIUMPHANT—A magnificent blend of what 
we believe to be the very best in Gloxinia. It is based on the 
superb Swiss Beauty Strain, but to that we have added the 
top selections of other specialists, and in particular one 
splendid group from a German grower. All this gives added 
color range and richness. The immense, bell-like blossoms 
are carried in the desired, erect, up-tilted position over the 
thick, velvety foliage rosettes. Pkt. 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
5 THE ORNAMENTAL GOURDS 
Summer vines, quick from seed, fine for covering fences and 
trellises. Yellow flowers, then ornamental fruits in great 
diversity of form and coloring. The fruits are used for decora- 
tive effects, centerpieces and the like. They may be dried for 
the winter. Inclusive blend. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35¢c; 1 oz. 60c. 
All colors are good, rightly used, but position them dis- 
creetly, each friendly to its neighbor, none where it offers 
battle to others. For seasoning use red. It’s the salt of the 
garden. Don’t be afraid of it, yet do not flaunt it about too 
greatly. 
5 GODETIA DWARF MIXED—k(3)12. Satiny cup-blossoms 
in pink, rose, scarlet, white, lavender. Pkt. 15c. 
5 GOMPHRENA or GLOBE AMARANTH—k(3-4)20. At- 
tractive flower-heads in white, pink, rose and crimson. A 
showy straw-flower for winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c; 14, oz. 25c. 
5 GOMPHRENA RICH ORANGE—Big flowers of richest 
orange. Culture and use of last. Pkt. 15c; 3 for 40c. 
2 GONATANTHUS PUMILUS—Rare tuberous plant for pot 
culture. Elongated, dark green leaves, red-violet below. 
Fragrant golden flowers like narrow Callas. Pkt. 35c. 
2 GRAPTOPETALUM PARAGUAYENSE — Mother-of-Pearl 
Plant. Decorative pot plant. The several branches end in 
rosettes of thick, succulent leaves that seem carved from the 
silvery pink, glossy, translucence of mother-of-pearl. Plants, 
each 60c. 
2 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA—w. Decorative pot plant for grace- 
ful foliage effects. It looks like a feathery, silky Fern, but it 
is easier, more adaptable, than any Fern. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
1 GUNNERA MANICATA—k(3). Spectacular perennial with, 
perhaps, the world’s largest leaf, known to have reached, 
under favorable conditions, nine and ten foot diameters. The 
tapering spikes of green flowers may be a foot through, and 
four feet high. After frosts come, the leaves should be cut off 
and placed, upside down, over the crowns as a winter protec- 
tion. Pkt. 50c. 
2 GYNURA AURANTIACA—Royal Purple Plant, called so 
because of the iridescent, purple downiness of the leaves and 
stems. Yellow flowers. Plants, each 65c. 
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5 GYPSOPHILA ANNUAL 
BABY BREATH. Gypsophila elegans, is one of the quicker 
flowers from seed to bloom. Make succession sowings so that 
you will always have plenty of it for cutting. 35 inches. 
LARGE-FLOWERED PURE WHITE—Fine strain. Pkt. 15c; 
Y% oz. 40c; 1 oz. $1.10. PINK AND ROSE—Pink, through 
carmine, to near rose. Pkt. 15c; 44 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $1.10. MU- 
RALIS—7 inches. One of the prettier low, long-blooming 
annuals for edging. Multitudes of airy, pink-and-white flowers. 
Walls, terraces, rock gardens. Pkt. 15c; 3 for 40c. 
1 GYPSOPHILA PERENNIAL 
Valued for misty border effects, or for adding airiness to 
cut flower arrangements. ‘x’’ culture. MANGINI—(3) 40. 
Diffuse tangles of rather large flowers, faintly pink-suffused. 
Fine for cutting. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.70. 
OLDHAMIANA—(4-5)50. Continuous bloom, August through 
October. Wide, dense clusters of white to pink-tinted flowers. 
Pkt. 20c; 46 oz. 35c. Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.70; 10 for 
$4.80. PACIFICA—(3-4)50. Dainty airiness of soft pink flow- 
ering; sprays high and graceful. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 65c; 
3 for $1.70. PANICULATA—(3)386. Diffuse panicles of little 
white blossoms. Pkt. 15c; 4, oz. 25c. PANICULATA DOUBLE 
SNOWBALL—Like last, but will give a considerable propor- 
tion of fully doubled flowers like tiny snowballs. Pkt. 25¢; 3 
for 70c. REPENS—(8)9. Low-growing and long in bloom, this 
is an excellent rock garden perennial. The airy cushions are 
covered with little blossoms, pearl white or blush-suffused. 
Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.70; 10 
for $4.80. OFFER 343B—One pkt. each of above for 90c. 
GYPSOPHILA ROSY VEIL—20 inches. Great fountains of 
little double flowers in softest pink. A long-lived delight. 
Plants, each 85c; 3 for $2.35. ; 
GYPSOPHILA BRISTOL FAIRY—35 inches. A graceful, airy 
beauty, with its immense panicles of almost innumerable little 
white blossoms, all of a fullest doubleness. Both this and Rosy 
Veil tend to be everblooming. Plants, each $1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
One man may pull 
ten thousand, but ten thousand 
cannot always pull one man. 
3 HAEMANTHUS COCCINEUS—In late spring the two, wide, 
flat leaves disappear, and shortly afterward the purple-spotted 
flower-stems break through. Dense umbels of blood-red blos- 
soms are carried in wide bract-cups. Bulbs, each $2.75. 
2 HARDENBERGIA MIXED — w. Australian 
twiners with clusters of handsome white to 
purple flowers. Pot plant handling. Soak seeds 
before sowing. Pkt. 25c. : 
1 HELONIAS BULLATA—kKt(2)15. A rare peren- 
nial of full hardiness and much beauty. From 
low rosettes rise spikes of starry flowers in 
opalescent pink with blue anthers. It likes plenty 
of moisture, and some peat moss should be mixed 
in the soil. Water during periods of dry weather. 
It is worth the trouble. It may also be grown as 
an unusual pot plant. Pkt. 25c. 
1 HELIANTHUS MOLLIS—-x(3)50. Lemon yel- 
low, 3-inch flowers. Downy, ash-gray foliage in 
perfoliate effect. Thrives in poor soils and hot, 
dry positions. Good. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 65c: 
3 for $1.70. 
1 HELIANTHUS ORGYALIS — (salicifolius). 
x(4). Decorative, tall perennial, foot-wide columns 
of greenery rising to some 4 feet of height. Then 
toward autumn they suddenly lift panicles of 
bloom another 4 feet. The flowers, sometimes 200 
in a panicle, are golden, with little brown centers. 
Pkt. 25c. Plants, each 70c; 3 for $1.85. 
HELIANTHUS 
ORGYALIS 
5 EASY ANNUAL HELIANTHUS 
SUNFLOWERS for the garden. x” eulture. ITALIAN 
WHITE—50 inches. Single blossoms, 83-inch, white to cream. 
For cutting. Pkt. 15¢c. GERBERIA-TONED—The last in coral 
to rose, apricot, chestnut, ete. Pkt. 15c. SUNGOLD—55 inches. 
Chrysanthemum doubles in golden yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
