Scabiosa — Pincushion Flower 



Sometimes it is called Mourning Bride, a name which seems 

 peculiarly inapt since this sweet-smelling flower is very- 

 lovely, attracts many butterflies, and is of most cheerful 

 appearance. Attractive and long-lasting when cut. 2}^ 

 to 3 ft. 



1 740 Azure Fairy 

 1735 Black 

 1730 Loveliness, 



salmon rose 

 1739 Red 

 1734 Rose 

 1732 Sulphur Yellow 



The above, each: 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 30c. 



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Four 



Scabiosas 



There is a packet 



each of: Sliasta, 



Peach Blossom, 



Azure Fairy, and 



Black. 



4 pkts. 2(1-. 



(Value 30c).. ^»'*' 



1737 Peach Blossom Large double flowers of 

 loveliest peach blossom pink. 



1736 Shasta Huge blooms, glistening pure white. 

 The 2 colors above, each: Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c. 



1747 Blue Cockade Azure blue, the most exquisite 



shade, and the largest double, rounded flowers. Plenty of them 



from midsummer to fall. Pkt. 15c; V4 oz. 60c. 



1742 Large- Fiowered Double, 



There are the above and other pretty colors, all nicely blended. 

 Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c; 1/2 oz. 40c. 



1746 Burbank's Hybrids The brightest colors: blue, rose, 

 copper-red, lavender. Large flowers. Pkt. 20c; 2 pkts. 35c. 



Dwarf Double Scabiosas 



1741 Coral Rose Only about 8 in. high, the little plant 

 large, richly-colored flowers over a long season. 



1745 Fiery Scarlet Scarlet-cerise. Compact plants 15 in. tall. 

 Above Dwarfs, each: Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 



Perennial Scabiosa 



1743 Caucasica Lavender-blue flowers on long flexible stems 

 from June to September. Perfectly hardv. Likes sun and well- 

 drained soil. 18-24 in. tall. Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 



1748 Burpee's Improved Giant Hybrids 



Certainly the finest of all Scabiosas with their 

 extra-large, very double blooms in so many and 

 such rare colors. The plants are vigorous and 

 bloom very freely. Pkt. 15c;V8 0Z- 35c;Vioz. 60c. 



Stokesia 



1759 Cyanea Blue {Perennial) Large 

 blooms like cornflowers or single blue 

 Asters, in July and August. 134 to 

 2 ft. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c. 



Stocks 



Gilliflower 



Fragrant spikes of showy bioom, al- 

 ways in soft warm colors that blend 

 beautifully together. Start early in- 

 doors, setting out when frost is over. 

 Prefers rich soil, well limed. 



1752 Cut and Come Again, Mixed 



Early. Many lovely soft colors. 1 to 

 1 J2 ft. Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 



1753 Early Double Giant imperial, 



Mixed 2 to2 3-2 ft. Pkt. 10c; 1/8 oz. 55c. 



1751 Double Dwarf Large-Flower- 

 ing Ten Weeks, Mixed 1 to 1^4 ft. 

 Favorite. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 50c. 



Santa Barbara Poppy 



Hunneniannia 

 1682 Fumariaefolia Flowers like 

 golden yellow tulips on erect stems 

 2 ft. tall. A fine, long-lasting cut 

 flower. Prefers well-drained and limed 

 sandy soil. July to frost. The grey- 

 green, beautifully cut. fresh-looking 

 foliage is further recommendation for 

 tbis excellent annual flower. Pkt. 10c; 

 1/4 oz. 25c. 



Scarlet Flax 



Scarlet Fiax 



Liniim 

 1750 Large-Flowered Bright, deep 

 scarlet, silken-textured flowers. They 

 last just one day but with others 

 quick to replace them, there is always 

 plenty of bloom. Sown from May to 

 October for blooms all season. 18 to 

 24 in. tall. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 2,5c. 



Sedutn 



Stonecrop 

 1749 Acre (Perennial) Spreading 

 "Golden Moss" with light green, 

 small, fleshy leaves and bright yellow 

 flowers from May to July. Perfect for 

 rock gardens, walls, and any kind of 

 stonework. 3 in. free-flowering plants. 

 Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 45c. 



Shasta Daisy 



Perennial. Flowers all summer suit- 

 able for cutting. Of easy culture. 

 1283 Maximum Large daisies of 

 glistening white, golden-centered. 

 Keep cut to encourage continuous 

 bloom. 2 to lli ft. Pkt. 10c; 

 1/16 oz. 30c. 



1293 Burbank's Hybrid Single and 

 semi-double. Pkt. 25c; 2 pkts. 55c. 



Smilax 



1761 Myrsiphyllum asparagoides 



(House Plant) Easily grown, small- 

 leaved, glossy green vine. Fine to cut. 

 Pkt. 10c; >4 oz. 25c. 



Spider Plant 



Cleome 



1238 Giant Rose Tall spikes topped 

 with feathery racemes of rosy crim- 

 son flowers. Large, showy plants. 

 4 to 5 ft. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 25c. 



Statice 



Sea Lavender 



Sinuata Everlasting flowers of ut- 

 most grace and charm. 2 ft. 

 1770 Blue 1771 Rose 



1772 White 



The 3 Colors above, each: 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 25c; V2 oz. 40c. 



1757 Mixed Colors The prettiest 

 colors, most beautiful when blended. 

 Pkt. 10c; '4 oz. 20c. 



1758 Statice Latifolia (Perennial) 

 Large plume-like heads of many small 

 lavender blooms in July and August. 

 Wiry stems. Neat, rosette-like 

 plants. 2 ft. Pkt. 10c; i/j oz. 35c. 



Schizanthus, Butterfly Flower, 



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Snow-in-Sutnmer, Cerastium, 



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Snow-on- 1 he-Mountain, 



Euphorbia, Page 77 



Sweet Alyssiim, see Alyssum, 



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Strawflowers 



Helichrysum 



Everlastings that are as 

 ornamental when growing 

 m the garden as when the 

 flowers are cut and 

 dry. Long-stemmed 

 flowers held well 

 above the foliage. The 

 colors are fresh, beau- 

 tiful; the flowers often 

 2 in. across. To pre- 

 serve, gather when 

 partially open and 

 hang upside down in a 

 cool, dry place. They 

 will then keep nicely, 

 and the stems will be 

 straight making them 

 easier to arrange. 2 to 

 2'^ ft. 



Sirawilowers, 

 Rose Queen and 

 Salmon Queen 



1372 Fire Ball Bright velvety crimson. 

 1377 Golden Ball Golden yellow. 



1398 Rose Queen Glistening rose. 



1399 Salmon Queen Delicate salmon. 

 1379 Silvery Pink Silvery cameo-pink. 

 1376 Violet Queen Deep violet color. 

 Each: Pkt. 10c; '/4 oz. 25c. 



1374 Tall Double Mixed Glistening fresh 

 colors. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c; 1/2 oz. 40c. 



4147 



Strawflowers 



4 pretty Colors 



This low-priced Collec- 

 tion is composed of 

 packets of Fire Ball, 

 crimson; Golden Ball, 

 yellow; Violet Queen, 

 violet ; and Silvery Pink, 

 cameo-pink. "I C — 



4pkts. (X'alue 40c) ■*■*'*' 



Swan River Daisy 



1148 Brachycome, Mixed Small 

 blue, pink, and white daisies. The free- 

 blooming plants are low and compact. 

 They are useful for edgings, rock gar- 

 dens, or pots. Just 10 in. tall. Blooms 

 nearly all summer. Pkt. 5c; Vs oz. 25c. 



Sweet Sultan 



1211 Centaurea Imperialis, Mixed 



Large, decorative, sweet-scented an- 

 nuals. Artistic in shape and long- 

 stemmed they are fine to cut and last 

 well. 2 V2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 25c. 



92 WM. HENRY MAULE 



•The Old Reliable Seed House' 



Sweet Rocket 



1941 Hesperis (Perennial) Spikes 

 with long showy heads of spicily per- 

 fumed, stock-like flowers in purple 

 and white. June and July. 2-3 ft. 

 Pkt. 5c; 14 oz. 20c. 



Sweet Wivelsfield 



1927 Dianthus (Perennial) A cross 

 between Sweet William and the an- 

 nual Pink, with flowers like the 

 former but much larger and in more 

 and better colors. Protect over winter. 

 1 ft. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c. 



Philadelphia, Pai 



