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Large-Flowering Salpiglossis 



(Painted Tongue) 



These are one of the very finest annuals, and are of the easiest culture, suc- 

 ceeding in any good ordinary soil and in a sunny position. The plants grow 

 from 24 to 30 inches high, and produce freely from mid-summer until frost their 

 attractive Gloxinia-like blossoms in a very large and unusual range of colors. 

 They are splendid for cutting, lasting well. Seed may be started indoors or in 

 a hotbed about the end of March, or sown outdoors when danger from frost 

 is passed and the ground is in good condition. For best results the plants should 

 not be set closer than 12 inches apart. per pkt, 



3912 Crimson $0 10 



3913 Primrose 10 



3914 Purple and Gold 10 



X 3915 Rose and Gold 10 



' 3916 Scarlet and Gold lO 



3917 White and Gold 10 



' 3919 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts 50 cts. 



3920 Finest Mixed. All colors. J oz., 40cts.; oz., $1.25 10 



Sanvitalia 



3938 Procumbens Fl. PI. An annual of dwarf compact growth; useful 

 in masses in beds, or edges of borders, or in vases, baskets, etc. Showy 

 bright yellow, double flowers; in bloom all summer 10 



Saponaria (Bouncing Bet) 



3911 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial rock plant, producing 

 during the summer months masses of small, bright rose flowers; 

 9 inches 10 



3940 Vaccaria. A pretty and useful annual variety, grows about 2 

 feet high, and bears masses of satiny pink flowers somewhat like 

 an enlarged Gypsophila; charming for cutting, adding grace to 

 any arrangement of flowers. Several sowings should be made to 

 keep up a succession of bloom. Per oz., 30 cts 10 



Salpiglossis Improved Large-flowering 



Salvia Splendens 



( Scarlet Sage) 



The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, also grown for conser- 

 vatory decoration, bearing long spikes of flowers in great profusion from July 

 to frost; seeds 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 become settled and warm. May also be sown in the open ground in May. 

 For hardy Salvias, see page 108. 



PER PKT. 



3936 America. This is undoubtedly the earliest, freest and most continu- 

 ous bloomer of all Scarlet Sages, and, what is still more important, 

 the most uniform in habit of growth ; the bushy plants do not grow over 

 15 inches high, with the spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers thrown well 

 above the plant, making a total height of about 2 feet; the importance 

 of this uniformity will be appreciated by those who use Scarlet Sage 

 for beds or borders. 5 pkts., .Sl.OO S 



3935 Splendens {Scarlet Sage). 

 75 cts 



Beautiful bright scarlet; 3 feet, i oz.. 



3932 "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 brilliant scarlet flowers 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 culti- 

 vation. Per I oz., 60 cts 



3937 Zurich. A splendid dwarf variety, growing about 2 feet high, and is 

 especially valuable on account of being the earliest to bloom, flowering 

 ten days in advance of any other sort. -J oz., 75 cts 



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Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 



For Novelties and Specialties, see pages 52 to 62 



