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RHODODENDRON. 
Rhododendron Arboreum 
Hardy perennials, 3 to 4 
DWARF POLYANTHA ROSE. 
This new rose flowers the first season from seed sown in the 
open ground, and if started early in frames or boxes 
indoors and transplanted outside, will be in full bloom 
early in July, continuing in profusion until late in the 
fall. Flowers double, well formed and in variety of 
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SALPIGLOSSIS. 
Highly ornamental autumn blooming plants, with remark- 
ably beautiful funnel-shaped flowers, curiously marked 
and penciled. Sow under glass and transplant into the 
open ground as early as weather will permit. May also 
be sown about the end of May for later flowering. 
Half-hardy annuals. 
Salpiglossis. Finest mixed, 114 ft................... 000 ee 10 
SALVIA. 
(FLOWERING SAGE.) 
Magnificent bedding plants, loaded with spikes of scarlet 
flowers from July till October. Start in a hotbed and 
transplant. 
Salvia Splendens. ‘“Ingenieur Clavenad.” Splendid new 
variety, distinct brilliant scarlet; bloom many weeks 
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—— Splendens. Scarlet sage, 3 ft. 
—— Coccinea. Scarlet upright, 2 ft.....................- 10 
— hactea. The first pure, milk-white Salviain existence; 
habit like Coccinea; very ornamental 
— Farinacea. Bright light blue flowers, long bloomer. .10 
— Patens. Splendid deep blue; this variety is a peren- 
nial, and must be sown very early to bloom first 
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SAPONARIA. 
The longest blooming of all dwarf annuals, producing 
masses of minute cross-shaped rose-colored blossoms 
on a light and graceful leaf-ground; admirable for 
bedding. 
Saponaria Calabrica. Bright rosy pink.................. 5 
SANVITALIA. 
A beautiful little plant, well adapted for small beds and 
rock-work. The flowers are large in proportion to the 
size of the plant, and of a rich brown and yellow color. 
Thrives best in a light, rich soil, and continues in 
bloom during the summer and autumn months. Hardy 
annual, % foot. 
Sanvitalia Procumbens, fl. pl. Beautiful bright yellow 
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SCABIOSA. 
(MOURNING BRIDE.) 
Very showy plants, with beautifully variegated flowers; 
very valuable for cutting for bouquets and other 
ornaments. They embrace nearly all colors, from very 
dark to white. Sow quite early in the spring, in the 
open border. ; 
Scabiosa Nana FI. Pleno. Flowers quite double and globu- 
lar, varying in all the shades of white, carmine, 
maroon, lilac, etc.;a valuable flower to use in bouquets 
Per Pkt. 
or vases of cut flowers; 1 ft...............0002.2.00. 5 
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SCHIZANTHUS. 
These are elegant slender branched plants, with very con- 
spicuous flowers, good for the open border or pot culture. 
If wanted for spring flowering, should !e sown in 
September, and protected during the winter. In flower 
July and August. Half-hardy annuals. 11 to 2 ft 
Per Pkt. 
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SEDUM. 
(STONECROP.) 
A very interesting and useful little plant, growing freely 
on rock or rustic work, ornamental mounds, old walls, 
etc. Hardy annual. 
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SENSITIVE PLANT. 
SMILAX. 
SOLANUM. 
A beautiful genus of ornamental foliage and fruit-bearing 
plants, which grow freely in any good, rich soil. 
Schizanthus. 
(See Mimosa Pudica.) 
(See Myrsiphyllum.) 
Solanum Capsicastrum. Covered all over with a profusion 
of scarlet fruit, 144 ft..... . ray svetesy eu ctahicenageyoymayes cs ay sWaeab bei 10 
Little Gem. New. Dwarf habit, 9 inches high. 
Berries globular, bright scarlet and of the size of a 
Red Currant; highly ornamental.................... 20 
— Cabiliense Argenteum. Silvery leaves, yellow fruit..10 
SUNFLOWER. 
(HELIANTHUS.) 
A genus of well-known, tall-growing plants, with large, 
brilliant yellow flowers. They are very effective in 
proper situations, in large shrubbery borders, or as 
screens. 
Sunflower, Tall Double California. Orange, 5 ft. Per 
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Mammoth Russian. Very large, single. Per oz., 10 
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—— Globe-Shaped Double. Saffron. Finest ofall. 6 ft. 
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—— Variegated Foliage. Very ornamental;4ft ..... 5 
— Oscar Wilde. Single, with small flowers, very hand- 
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— Cucumerifolius. Habit very branching, growing 
about 3 feet high and blooming profusely throughout 
the season; flowers 2 inches in diameter, orange-yel- 
low with black center................. .......5. ..10 
Primrose Color. Branching habit blooming profusely un- 
until killed by frost. Flowers delicate sulphur yel- 
low with black center. Very attractive. ........... 10 
SWEET WILLIAM. 
(DIANTHUS BARBATUS.) 
A well-known free-flowering popular favorite; the great 
improvements upon the old varieties made within the 
last few years have rendered it still more desirable; 
hardy perennials. 
Sweet William, Auricula-Flowered. A very handsome 
variety, producing immense trusses of bloom........ 10 
—— —— Double Flowering. Mixed. 1 ft............. 10 
— —— Nigricans. Darkcrimson. 14ft.............. 10 
—— — White. Useful for bouquets. 14 ft............ 10 
— — Fine Mixed. Per oz., 40 cts.... ............4.. 5 
