RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS {1 
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 till frost; seed 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. 
3935 Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 
8 feet. ‘Pom s5O0lctss face oe Lee 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..... eee. 10) 
3933 ‘‘ Burning Busk.’’ This variety forms strong, 
sturdy bushes 23 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; de- 
cidedly one of the best. 4 oz., 75 cts....-......... 10 
3934 Ball of Fire. A compact type and pepular for beds 
and borders requiring a variety of dwarfer habit than 
the regular Scarlet Sage or the variety ‘‘ Bonfire.’? 
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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- 
vance of any other sort. }02z., 75 cts.............. 20 
3936 Globe of Fire. A splendid new variety, described 
with other novelties and specialties on pages 53 to 62 25 
3931 Patens (Blue Sage). Incolor 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 greenhouse; tender perennials; 2 feet 25 
SALvia SPLENDENS (Scarlet Sage) - 
SALPIGL@SSIS (Painted Tongue). 
The Salpiglossis is one of the greatest favorites among annuals, 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 offer is a select large-flowering strain. (See cut.) 
PER PKT. PER PKT. : 
3912 Crimson.......... 1) | 3915 Rose and Gold.....10 | 
3913 Primrose......... 10 | 3916 Scarlet and Gold.. 10 “\ 
3914 Purple and Gold.. 10 | 3917 White and Gold.. 10 é 
3919 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts...... 50 
3920 Finest Mixed. All colors. }0z. 40cts........... 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. } 
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MARDY SALVIAS. 
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... 
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...... sdddvagos nod 10 
3930 Uliginosa. In general habit similar to Salvia Azurea Grandi- 
flora. The flowers are a pretty cornflower blue with a white 
throat, produced in branched spikes about six inches long. Flower- 
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For Novelties and Specialties see pages 53 to 62 
