. New Gaillardia Portola Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny position; beginning to flower in June, they continue the entire season. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark red-brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a combination of all in one flower; excellent for cutting. 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Two Giant Gaillardias These newer varieties are of strong, vigorous, upright habit, from 2\
. New Gaillardia Portola Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny position; beginning to flower in June, they continue the entire season. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark red-brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a combination of all in one flower; excellent for cutting. 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Two Giant Gaillardias These newer varieties are of strong, vigorous, upright habit, from 2\ to 3 feet high, with heavy, leathery, glaucous foliage; the long flower stems straight and strong, hold the massive flowers erect. These are of extraordinary size, i\ inches, and over in diameter; the petals very broad, overlapping, of great substance, and spread* out flat, forming a very symmetrical flower. Golden Gleam. A beautiful pure yellow shading lighter towards the centre. Portola. Brilliant rich coppery-scarlet, each petal heavily tipped or margined with golden yellow. Strong young plants, 50 cts. each; $ per doz. 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 crimson flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. Sanguineum Album. A white flowered form of the above. 30 cts. each; $ per doz. House Ferns are offered with other Garden and Greenhouse plants on pages 155 to 167
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