. Gilia p^^,^.^ 2SS1 Capitata. This is a very gracefid annual, growing about 2 feet high with fine feathery foliage and bearing freely over along season, globular heads, about 1 inch across, of rich lavender blue flowers, which last well when cut and retaining its lovely color when dried. (See cut.) J oz., 25 cts so 10 Globe Amaranth (Comphrena) Popularly known as "Bachelor's Button," a first-rate bedding plant; the flowers resemble clover heads and can be dried and used in winter bouquets. Cornflowers and a number of other flowers are also known as Bachelor's Buttons, and in orderin
. Gilia p^^,^.^ 2SS1 Capitata. This is a very gracefid annual, growing about 2 feet high with fine feathery foliage and bearing freely over along season, globular heads, about 1 inch across, of rich lavender blue flowers, which last well when cut and retaining its lovely color when dried. (See cut.) J oz., 25 cts so 10 Globe Amaranth (Comphrena) Popularly known as "Bachelor's Button," a first-rate bedding plant; the flowers resemble clover heads and can be dried and used in winter bouquets. Cornflowers and a number of other flowers are also known as Bachelor's Buttons, and in ordering it is well to order by number to pre- vent mistakes. (See cut, page 89.) 2570 Mixed. 2 feet, i oz., 25 cts lo Gloxinia 2578 Hybrida Grandiflora'. A superb genus . of greenhouse plants, producing magnifi- cent flowers of the richest colors; thrives best in an equal mLxture of peat, loam and sand. Sow in March, blooms in 5 months after sowing. Our strain is unsurpassed, containing the spotted hybrids as well as the finest self-colored sorts 50 Godetia 2590 Mixed. Attractive, hardy annuals, deserving more extensive cultivation, especiallj' in the cooler parts of the country. The plants bloom profusely, and bear sho-n^y flowers, not unlike an Azalea, of satiny texture in many rich and varied colors. They do best in a rather poor soil-1 foot. (See cut on page 89.) J oz., 25 10 Double-flowering G.\ ' Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) '^^ ^ ^ Annual Varieties Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the profusion, size and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in bloom from early summer till November; exceUent for beds, borders, or for cutting; should be sown where they are to â> bloom: U feet. i vf, 2496 Picta. Crimson and orange, j oz., 25 cts $0 10 2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts. J oz., 25 !.'!" 10 ' "^ "^ 2497 Double-flowering Mixed. A charming, profuse, double- flowering strain; beautiful mixed colors, i oz., 40 cts 10 i > Hardy Perennia
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