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SALVIA SPLENDENS 



(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 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. 



PER PKT. 



3936 America, or Globe of Fire. This is undoubtedly the 

 earliest, freest and most continuous 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. H oz., 75 cts $0 25 



3935 Splendens {Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 



3 feet, i oz., 75 cts 10 



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 J/g oz., 60 cts 10 



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. Yi oz., 75 cts 20 



Salvia Splendens (Sarlet Sage) 



VARIOUS SALVIAS perpkt 



3928 Azurea Grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety, produc- 

 ing during August and September spikes of pretty sky blue . , 

 flowers in great profusion; 2 to 3 feet $0 15 ' •-, 



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 to 3 ft. 10 



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 it is a beautiful plant for the border or green- 

 house; tender perennials; 2 feet 25 



LARGE-FLOWERING SALPIGLOSSIS 



(Painted Tongue) 



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

 ing 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 splen- 

 did for cutting, lasting weU. 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. per pkt. 



.$0 10 

 10 

 10 

 50 

 10 



3912 Crimson $0 10 3915 Rose and Geld. . . . 



3913 Primrose 10 3916 Scarlet and Gold. 



3914 Purple and Gold 10 1 3917 White and Gold . 



3919 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts 



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



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Salpiglossis Improved Large-flowering 



For Novelties and Specialties, see pages 52 to 62 



