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RELIABLE FLOW[R SEEDS 



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SALPIGLOSSIS <p^i.dT<nn.i. 



The Salpigloisis is one of the greatest favorites among an- 

 nuals, partly because 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 sown early in 

 spring in a hotbed or window and transplanted when weather is 

 settled or directly out of doors after danger of frost. The seed 

 we ofifer is a select large-flowering sirain. (See cut.) 



PER PKT. 



Crimson 10 



Primrose 10 



Purple and Gold 10 



Rose and Gold 10 



Scarlet and Gold 10 



3917 White and Gold 10 



3919 Collection of a packet each of the abjve 6 sjrts. . 50 



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



3921 Emperor. This variety forms only one leading stem, 

 and bears on its summit a veritable bouquet of the most 

 beautiful flowers, each one richly veined with gold. 



i or., .50 cts 10 



HARDV SAI.VIAS. 



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. . 10 



3929 Farinacea. A perennial variety, but best grown as 

 an annual. 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 foliage; makes 

 a good blue line; 2 feet 



Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage). 



SalpiGlossis Improved I,arge-fi.owering. 



SAI.VIA SPI.EN»E:NS (Scarlet 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; seed should be shown 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. 



PER PKT_ 



3935 Splendens [Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 



3 feet. \ oz., 40 cts 5 



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 cultivation. Per \ oz., 75 cts 10 



3933 "Burning Bush." This variety forms strong, 

 sturdy bushes 2.} feet high, and bears the finest indi- 

 vidual spikes of flowers of all, many of them being over 

 18 inches in length; color intensely rich scarlet; decidedly 

 one of the best. \ oz., 75 cts 10 



3934 Ball of Fire. A compact type and popular for beds 

 and borders requiring a variety of dwarfer habit than 

 the regular Scarlet Sage or the variety "Bonfire." 

 Per i oz., (50 cts 15 



3937 Zurich. A splendid dwarf variety, growing about 2 

 feet high, and is especially valuable on account of being 

 the earliest to bloom, flowering 10 days in ad\ance of 

 any other sort. ^ oz., 75 cts 20 



3931 Patens (Blue Sage). In color this is as l)lue as 

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

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

 for the border or greenhouse; tender perennials; 2 feet 25 



Novelties and Specialtiei in Flower Seed* are offered on pages 50 to 59. 



