. GNAPHALIUM (Edelweiss). 2581 Leontopodium. Prin- cipally found on the Alps of Switzerland. Seed should be sown in a cold frame or cool greenhouse early in the spring in shal- low pans in sandy soil and leafmold, and kept cool and moist; does best on a rockery with northern ex- (j j|llT|A posure 15 GODETIA. An attractive hardy annual, deserving more extensive cultivation. The plants bloom profusely and bear showy flowers of satiny texture in many rich and varied colors. They do best in a rather poor soil. 1 foot. (See cut.) 2586 Duchess of Albany. Pure white, of compact growth ] oz., 15
. GNAPHALIUM (Edelweiss). 2581 Leontopodium. Prin- cipally found on the Alps of Switzerland. Seed should be sown in a cold frame or cool greenhouse early in the spring in shal- low pans in sandy soil and leafmold, and kept cool and moist; does best on a rockery with northern ex- (j j|llT|A posure 15 GODETIA. An attractive hardy annual, deserving more extensive cultivation. The plants bloom profusely and bear showy flowers of satiny texture in many rich and varied colors. They do best in a rather poor soil. 1 foot. (See cut.) 2586 Duchess of Albany. Pure white, of compact growth ] oz., 15 5 2587 Glorlosa. Large, satinv, brilliant blood-red flowers; richest colored of 10 2588 Rosamond. A new sort, of dwarf habit and large, glossy shell-pink flow- ers; makes a beautiful border. 4; oz., 20 ... 10 2590 Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 25 cts. 5 GOLDEN ROD (Soli'ljijjn CatMidfn- isi. 2601 The well-known golden-yellow favorite; hardy perennial; 2 to 5 feet. \ oz., 15 <' - .... 5 GREVILLEA rsiikOak) 2681 Pobusta. A very beautiful and gra- ceful decorative plant with fern-like foliage; excellent for table decoration; (lasily raised from seed, producing good- sized plants in a short time. J oz., 25 cts. 10 elegant plants, succeeding in any gar- white panicles of bloom are largely used for mixing with other cut flowers. (See cut.) 2691 Elegans alba grandiflora. Ttiis is an improved large- flowering, pure white form of the annual Baby's Breath, of free, easy growth, and grown by the acre in the suburbs of Paris and London for use with other cut flowers. Several sowings should be made dur- ing the season to keep up a supply. Per oz., 30 cts . 5 2694 fluralis. An annual sort which forms mounds of green 8 to 10 inches high, thickly studded with little pink flowers from early in the season till frost, fine for edging. Per J oz., 15 cts 5 2692 Paniculata. White flowers, fine for bouquets; one of the favorite hardy perennials ; blooms first year if sown early. 2 feet. Per'
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