. Dreer's garden book 1924. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. New , PORTOLA. Geum NEW GAILLARDIA, PORTOLA We consider this novelty, which originated in California, one of the most valuable perennial plant introductions in many years. The plant, unlike the usual type, which is inclined to be somewhat straggly, is of strong, vigorous, upright habit of growth, 2j to 3 ft. high, with heavy, leathery, glaucous foliage; the long flower stems straight and strong, hold t
. Dreer's garden book 1924. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. New , PORTOLA. Geum NEW GAILLARDIA, PORTOLA We consider this novelty, which originated in California, one of the most valuable perennial plant introductions in many years. The plant, unlike the usual type, which is inclined to be somewhat straggly, is of strong, vigorous, upright habit of growth, 2j to 3 ft. high, with heavy, leathery, glaucous foliage; the long flower stems straight and strong, hold the massive flowers erect. These are of extraordinary size, from 3^ to 4 inches and over in diameter; the petals very broad, overlapping, of great substance, and spread out flat, forming a very symmetrical flower. In color, a brilliant, rich coppery-scarlet, each petal heavily tipped or margined with golden yellow—altogether a wonderful improvement over existing sorts, and valu- able alike as a flower for the garden and for cutting. Strong young plants that will bloom freely this season. 50 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. GENTIANA Andrewsi (Blue Gentian). This is our native species, flowers beautiful deep blue, August and September; grows about 2 ft. high and requires rich moist soil. 30 cts. each; $ per doz. GERANIUM (Crane's Bill) Sanguineum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and bright crim- son flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 30 cts. each; $ per doz. GEUM (Avens) Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches high, and producing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. Atrococcineum fl. pi. Brilliant scarlet double flowers. Heldreichi. Rich orange colored flowers; very free. Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet. 30 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. GILLENIA (Bowman's Root) Trifoliata. A strong growing perennial; admirable for the border or for use in connection with shrubs, with handsome trifoliate foliage a
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