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SAL.VIA. (Flowering Sage). 



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

 grown for conservatory decuration, bearing long spikes of flow- 

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

 blooming the first year from seed, which sliould be sown as eaily 

 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. per fkt 



3935 Splendens {Sotr/e( Sno^e). Beautiful bright scarlet ; 



3 feet. ^ 07,., 40 cts 5 



3934 — Ball of Fire. This is the most compact type of 

 Scarlet Sage yet introduced, and sure to become popular 

 for beds or borders requiring a variety of dwarfer liabit 

 than the regular Scarlet Sage or the variety " Bonfire." 

 (See Novelties, pages 9 to 16.) 3 pkts. for 50 cts. . . . 



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

 let Sages, growing in a compact bush about 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 immediite 

 attention in the garden, and is one of the ,nost effective 

 and gorgeous plants in cultivation. Per ^ oz., 75 cts. . 



3933 — " Burning Bush." This variety of Scarlet S.age 

 forms strong, sturdy bushes 2.} 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. Deep claret-maroon. For de- 

 scription see Novelties, pages 

 9 to 16. 2pkts., 25 cts 



3931 Patens (BZ/u Snge). In 

 color this is as blue as the 

 " Scarlet Sage " is red ; un- 

 like the latter, however, it is 

 not useful for bedding, but 

 is a beautiful plant for the 

 border or greenhouse; ten- 

 der perennial ; 2 feet .... 



3928 Azurea grandiflora. A 

 hardy perennial variety, pro- 

 ducing during August and 

 September spikes of pretty 

 sky-blue flowers in great 

 profusion; 2 to 3 feet .... 



10 



10 



bALVIA bPLENDENb, 



15 



15 



10 



The subjects shown in colors 

 on the cover and plates in this 

 book, v'lz.. Salpiglossis, Zin- 

 nias Phloxes, Foxgloves and 

 Larkspur are all wor:hy of ex- 

 tensive cultivation. 



SuLANVIM CapSICASTKUM. 



SCARI^ET RUNNER 



m»t!/A..^v5» PER PKT. 

 3940 A gient favorite in England 

 and Europe, not only as an 

 omamental clim'bei, but for 

 the delicious edible beans 

 which succeed the bright 

 scarlet sprays of pea-shaped 

 blossoms. Per pint, 20 cts.; 

 by mail, 28 cts.. 5 



SCHIiCANTHUS, 



(Butterfly, or Fringe Flower.) 



The Schizanthus has been called 

 the " poor man's orchid " on account 

 of their easy culture and reseml)lance 

 in form and variety of coloring to 

 some of the Floral Aristocrats. Mny 

 be sown out of doors in sp: ing « here 

 they are to remain, or staited inside 

 and transplanted when the weather is 

 suitable. A sowing made in autumn 

 will give an abundance of bloom. 

 throuLdi ihe winter. 

 39(37 Dwarf Large flowered. 

 A new variety, loiniing com- 

 pact pyramidal pL.iils a foot 

 high, literally covered with large, beautiful 

 orchid-like flow ers in a bewildering range 



of color. (See cut ) 15 



3968 Wisetonensis. Tliis variety is now 

 largely used as a pot plant for ihe house 

 or ci nservatory. It is remarkably free- 

 flowering, and presents a beautiful appearance w ilh its myriads of blooms, the 

 ground color of wdiich is white dotted with delicate rose, with a large spot 

 on the upper lip varying in shade between golden-yellow, carmine, rose and 



light brown. A very shy seeder 25 



3970 nixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type. Oz., 25 cts 5 



\/ SMIEAX (Myrsiphylli'm Asparagoides). 

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

 most graceful climbers wdiich adorn the greenhouse or conservatory ; for bou- 

 quets and floral decorations il is indispensable. Oz., 50 cts 



SOLANUm. 



3991 Capsicastrum {Jerusah-m CJurry). This is a very useful pot plant for winter 

 deciiration. Ii is of dwarf, brnichini; hahit ; leaves small and oval-shaped, bear- 

 ing in the greatest profus-on bright scai '<-t globularberries. Very ornamental ; 1 ft. 

 STATICE (Sea Lavender). 



4000 .Splendid hardy perennials, either for ihe border or rockery, producing all sum- 

 mer ]ianicles of miiiuti- flowers, which can be dried and u.sed for winter bou- 

 queis, .Mixed varieties 



Dwarf Largb- 



flowering 

 Schizanthus. 



10 



10 



10 



For Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds see pages g to i6. 



