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3932 



Sanvitalia Procumbens Fl. Pl 



Salvia Splkndens. (Scarlet Sage.) 



SANVITALIA. 



PER PKT. 



3938 Procumbens Fl. PI. An annual of dwarf, com- 

 pact growth, useful in masses in beds or edges of 

 borders, or in vases, baskets, etc. Showy bright yel- 

 low double flowers, in bloom al I summer. (See cut. ). 10 



SIXENE Catchfly). 

 3975 Pendula Compacts. A pretty hardy annual, forming compact bushes not 

 over 6 inches high and bearing masses of bright single and double white, rose 

 and red flowers. Sow the seed from April lo June, or, if wanted early, may be 

 sown in early fall. Mixed colors. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



SjIILAX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides >. 



3981 In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly one of the 

 most graceful climbers which adorns the greenhouse or conservatory; for bou- 



S.A.J_»\ IA (Flowering Sage. 



The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, also 

 grown for conservatory decoration, bearing long spikes of flowers 

 in great profusion from July till frost; half-hardy perennials, 

 blooming the first year from seed, which should be sown as early 

 as possible either indoors or in a hotbed, and the young plants 

 transferred to their flowering quarters when the weather has be- 

 come settled and warm. May also be sown in the open ground 

 m May. p ER pkt. 



3935 Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 



3 feet. * oz., 40 cts 5 



— Ball of Fire. A compact type of Scarlet Sage 

 and popular for beds or borders requiring a variety of 

 dwarfer habit than the regular Scarlet Sage of the variety 

 "Bonfire." Per J oz., 60 cts 15 



— " Bonfire." This is one of the finest of the Scarlet 

 Sages, growing in a compact bush 2 feet high by 2 feet in 

 diameter. Its erect spikes of flowers of brilliant scarlet 

 stand clear above the dark-green foliage and completely 

 cover the plant. It attracts immediate attention in the 

 garden, and is one of the most effective and gorgeous 

 plants in cultivation. Per ^ oz , 75 cts 



" Burning Bush." This variety of Scarlet 

 Sage forms strong, sturdy bushes 2k feet high, and 

 bears the finest individual spikes of flowers of all, 

 many of them being over 18 inches in length; color 

 intensely rich scarlet; decidedly one of the best. J 

 oz., 75 cts 



— Zurich. A splendid dwarf variety, growing about 2 

 feet high, and is especially valuable on account of be- 

 ing the earliest to bloom, flowering 10 days in advance 

 of any other sort. ^ oz., 75 cts 



3931 Patens (Blue Sage). In color this is as blue as the 

 "Scarlet Sage" is red; unlike the latter, however, it is 

 not useful for bedding, but is a beautiful plant for the 

 border or greenhouse; tender perennials; 2 feet 



3928 Azurea Orandiflora. A hardy perennial variety, 



producingduring Au- 

 gust and September 

 spikes of pretty sky- 

 blue flowers in gTeat 

 profusion; 2 to 6 feet. 

 3^29 Farinacea. A per- 

 ennial variety, but 

 be>t grown as an an- 

 nual. Seed sown in 

 the open ground in 

 May blooming from 

 July to frost. The 

 fine light blue flowers 

 are borne on long 

 spikes held above the 

 the foliage; makes a 

 good blue line. 2 

 feet. 



3933 



3937 



quets and floral decorations it is indispensable. \ oz., 25 cts. 



SOLANUM. 



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3991 Capsicastrum. (Jerusalem. Cherry). This is a very useful pot plant for 

 winter decoration. It is of dwarf, branching habit, leaves small and oval- 

 shaped, bearing in the greatest profusion bright scarlet globular berries. Very 

 ornamental ; 1 foot 10 



3992 — Fra Diavalo. A new variety of the above, of close, compact growth, 

 with foliage somewhat smaller and lighter green. The small, bright, scarlet 

 fruits remain on the plant a long time, and makes a beautiful decorative pot 

 pla«t through the winter months 20 



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