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RUDBECKIA BiCOLOE SuPEKBA. 



SALVIA. 



(Flowering Sage.) 



The Scarlet Sage has long l)een a favorite bedding 

 plant, also grown for conservatory decoration, bear- 

 ing long spikes of flowers in great profusion from 

 July till frost; half-liardy perenni.ils, Uooming 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 become settled and warm. pkt. 



3935 Splendens (Scarki Sag-f). Beautiful 

 bright scarlet; 3 feet \ oz., 40 cts 5 



3934 — Ball of Fire. The most compact type 



of Scarlet Sage yet introduced, and popular 



for beds or borders requiring a variety of 



dvvarfer habit than the regular Scarlet Sage 



.or the variety " Bonfire." Per g-oz., 75 cts. 20 



3932 — " Bonfire." This is one of the finest of the Sc.ir- 

 let Sages, growing in a compact bush about 2 feet high 

 by 2 feet in diameter. Its erect spikes of flowers of bril- 

 liant scarlet stand clear al)0ve 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.. 



3933 "Burning Bush," This variety of Scarlet Sage 

 forms strong, sturdy bushes 2J 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; \ oz., 50 cts 



3936 Maroon Prince. 



25 cts 



RUDBCCKIA (Coiie-Floiver). ver pkt, 



3901 Bicolor Superba. Fine free-flowering annual variety, growing 

 about 2 leet high, forming a dense bush and producing in great 

 abundance on long stems its bright flowers. The disc is brown, the. 

 florets golden yellow, with large velvety-brown spots at the base; 

 very efifective and useful for cutting. (See cut.) 10' 



3901 Bicolor superba semipiena. Semi-double flowering form of 



tiie above, equally showy and useful for cutting 10 



900 Fulgida. An effective hardy perennial sort, producing in masses 



during .August and September brilliant orange-yellow fioweis; 3 ft. 10 



.^902 Newmani. One of the finest of autumn. flowering perennials, 

 bearing large flowers. Bright orange-yellow ]ietals, surrounding a 

 large black cone ; a showy flower 15 



3903 Purpurea I^Giant PuipU Cone- I'loiuer'). A most interesting hardy 

 perennial, producing all summer large, showy, reddish purple flow- 

 ers ; about 4 inches across, with a remarkably large cone-shaped 

 centre of brown ; thickly set with golden tips in spiral lines 15 



SALrPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue). 



The Salpiglossis is one of the greatest favorites among annuals, partly be-i 

 cause of its easy culture, but principally for its beautiful, almost orchid like 

 flowers, which it produces from early summer until late fall. Seed should be 

 ^own early in spring in a hotbed or window and lrans]")lanted when weather 

 IS settled or directly t)Ut of doors after danger of frost. (See cut.) 

 IMPROVED LARGE-FLOWERING. 



This is a splendid strain of these beautiful annuals. 



3912 Crimson 10 



3913 Primrose 10 



3914 Purple and Gold. 10 



3915 Rose and Gold. , 10 



3916 Scarletand Gold 10 



3917 White and Gold 10 



3919 Collection of a 

 packet each of the 

 above 6 sorts 40' 



3920 Finest Mixed. 

 All colors. 3 pkts., 

 25 cts 10 



3921 Emperor, This 

 variety forms only 

 one leading stem, 

 and bears on its 

 summit a veritable 

 bouquet of the most 

 beautiful fl o w e r s, 

 each one richly 

 veined with gold.. . 10 



Salpigi ossis 



Deep cl.uet-maroon. 2 pkts.. 



3931 Patens {Blm 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 perennial; 2 feet. . 



3928 Azurea grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety, 

 producing during August and September spikes of 

 pretty sky-blue flowers in great profusion; 2 to 3 feet. 



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Salvia Splendhns, "Bonfire." 



A complete index of the Common or Popular names of flowers is given on page 3. 



