Spring Planted Bulbs
FREESIA Top Size These extremely fragrant, funnel-shaped, 2 inch blossoms are carried on wiry 12 to 18 inch stems. Available
in both single and double- flowered types, their many hued color range includes shades of white, yellow, gold, orange, pink, red, purple and violet plus others that are bicolored and beautifully veined and feathered. As cut flowers they last more than a week in a vase. For outdoor culture in Zones 8 to 9, or grow in pots or a cool greenhouse in the north. Use: border, cut, forcing. [Ht: 12"-18", Bl: May/Jul, Zones: 8 to 9, S, 81/sq. yd.] Single Mix #SFE08 Double Mix #SFE18
All Freesia mixes are priced as follows: 12 for 6.95 48 for 21.95
24 for 11.95 96 for 39.95
GALTONIA CANDICANS #SGA50 Size: 16/18cm “Summer Hyacinth” Tall, bold and conspicuous in the back of your summer border, the 3 to 4 foot spikes of this South African native are laden with nodding, delicately scented, bell-shaped white blooms, surrounded at the base by wide, strap-shaped, semi-erect gray-green foliage. Just a half-dozen of these clump-forming bulbs provides an impressive display. [Ht: 3'-4', Bl: Summer, Zones: 7 to 10 (to Zone 5 with a heavy mulch), S, 9/sq. yd.] 3 for 7.95
6 for 14.95 12 for 27.95 24 for 52.95
GENTIANA Size: as noted
The gentians offer us some of the most intense cobalt blues, softest powder blues and ethereal blue-violets of any wildflowers. With their late summer bloom, they mix well with fall-flower- ing plants such as fall crocus and colchicum. They prefer rich, moist soil that’s well-drained and full sun. In hot climates they require pro- tection from hot afternoon sun.
G. andrewsii #SGN03
Bottle Gentian, Closed Gentian. Native to partly shaded thickets and meadows of eastern North America. At the tips of the stems, these erect plants bear clusters of 5 or more urn- shaped, 1½ inch
long flowers of dark blue with white-tipped lobes. Pairs of deep green, lance-shaped leaves 2 to 3 inches long line the stems. 3-yr. old bareroot plants. [Ht: 12"-24", Bl: Aug-Sep, Zones: 4 to 9, S/SSH] Each 3.95 3 for 10.95 6 for 19.95
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G. cruciata var. Blue Cross #SGN06 Dense rosettes of medium green, narrow, cupped foliage showcase clusters of tiny, tubu- lar, deep blue-violet flowers with yellow throats and stamens. A compact, drought resistant variety. 3 inch pots.
[Ht: 8"-12", Bl: Jul-Sep, Zones: 3 to 7, S/SSH] Each 4.95 3 for 12.95 6 for 23.95
G. dahurica #SGN05 From tufted basal clumps of lance-shaped, 6 to 8 inch leaves emerge stems lined with thread- like filaments and topped with clusters of deep- blue, tubular flowers 1½ inches long. Native to Turkey and China. 2½ inch pots. [Ht: 12"-16", Bl: Aug-Sep, Zones: 4 to 8, S/SSH] Each 5.95 3 for 15.95 6 for 29.95
G. septemfida var. Lagodechiana #SGN12 Crested Gentian. The arching stems of this gentian are almost prostrate, each bearing one or more 1½ inch bright blue to purplish-blue flowers with white throats and darker stripes. Forms spreading mats of oval bright green leaves. From Asia Minor. 2½ inch pots. [Ht: 6"-10", Bl: Jul-Sep, Zones: 4 to 9, S/SSH] Each 4.95 3 for 12.95 6 for 23.95
Gentiana Collection
1 plant each of the above 4 gentiana. #SGN17X (4 plants total) 15.95
GERANIUM MACULATUM #SGE05 Size: Bareroot plants “Wild Geranium”, “Cranesbill” This charming
wildflower is found in moist woodlands and along forest edges from Maine to Manitoba and southward as far as Oklahoma and
South Carolina. Easy to cultivate, they make nice garden subjects for lightly shaded areas. Their rather hairy, lobed and toothed medium green leaves are slightly spotted; thus, the common name “Spotted Cranesbill”. In spring its quarter-size, 5 petaled, lilac to pink and occasionally white flowers appear over several weeks. Plants go semi-dormant after their seed is shed. Cultivated stock. [Ht: 18"-24", Bl: Late Spring, Zones: 4 to 8, SSH]
Each 4.95 3 for 12.95 6 for 23.95
GLADIOLUS DWARF Size: 9cm/up
“Hardy Baby Glads” Generally classified as the Nanus group, these dwarf gladiolus are early flowering interspecific hybrids primarily of South African origin. They grow only 18 to 24 inches tall and produce loose spikes holding up to eight 3 inch florets, many with
delicate blotches on the lower petals in con- trasting colors. Unlike standard gladiolus, these dwarf charmers will overwinter in the garden through Zone 5, although we recommend
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several inches of mulch be applied in areas of Zone 5 where the ground freezes hard. [Ht: 18"-24", Bl: Summer, Zones: 5 to 10, S, 36/sq. yd.]
G. nanus x Atom #SGL03 Exquisite bright red flowers are outlined with a wire-rim of white. Introduced in 1946.
G. colvillei x The Bride #SGL06 A beautiful white-flowered selection. Introduced about 1870.
G. nanus x Impressive #SGL08 Large rose-pink florets with deep rose diamond-shaped markings on the lip tepals.
G. tristis #SGL20
Bears spikes of up to 20 open, funnel-shaped pale yellow to creamy-white flowers, often green tinged. Strongly fragrant in the evening. Zones 7 to 10.
G. nanus Mixed #SGL15 A good sampling of the above and more.
All Dwarf Gladiolus are priced per variety: 12 for 7.95 48 for 27.95
24 for 14.95 96 for 49.95
GLADIOLUS GRANDIFLORUS See our order form for a special offer of these easy-to-grow glads in colorful mixes. #SGL40 Large Bulbs
50 for 10.00 #SGL41 Extra-Large Bulbs 30 for 10.00
GLORIOSA Top Size “Glory Lily” Our neighbor grew this exotic flowering vine from Africa on a fence. When the vine reached 3 feet it flowered, and our friend heralded the event like a new father.
And no wonder - the conspicuous 4 to 5 inch flowers almost glow! Long, narrow, wavy petals flare dramatically backward while the stamens protrude forward like a lily. In the north grow it as a summer vine and harvest the tubers in autumn. Also suitable for potting.
[Ht: 4'-6', Bl: Summer, Zones: 8 to 10, S, 9/sq. yd.]
G. rothschildiana #SGL50 Crimson-red with bright yellow edges. Each 7.95 3 for 21.95 6 for 39.95
G. lutea #SGL51 Yellow flowered form. Each 7.95 3 for 21.95 6 for 39.95
G. lutea var. Lemon Sherbert #SGL53 Our friends from India have offered us their Gloriosa that features flowers of clear lemon yellow with a green throat. Each 8.95 3 for 24.95 6 for 45.95
G. superba var. Pradhan’s Orange #SGL52 Another selection from our grower in India with lovely pure orange flowers that add a tropical flair to any yard or patio. Each 8.95 3 for 24.95 6 for 45.95
Gloriosa Collection
One each of G. rothschildiana, G. lutea, G. Lemon Sherbert and G. Pradhan’s Orange. #SGL55X (4 bulbs total) 27.95
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