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SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue), 



The Salpiglossis 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 offer is a select large-flowering strain. (.See cut. ) 



PER PKT. 



3912 Crimson 10 



3913 Primrose 10 



3914 Purple and Gold 10 



3915 Rose and Gold 10 



3916 Scarlet and Gold 10 



3917 White and Gold 10 



3919 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts -10 



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 oz., 50 cts 10 



HARDY SAI.VIAS. 



392S 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 Farlnacea. 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 10 



Salvia Splekdens (Scarlet Sage). 



Salpiglossis Improved Large-flowering. 



SAI.VIA SPLEXDENS (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 {Scurlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 



3 feet. J- 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 two 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 oz., 75 cts 10 



3933 " Burning Bush." This variety forms strong, 

 sturdy bushes '2k 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 J 



oz , 60 cts 15 



3937 Zurich. A splendid dwarf variety, growing abcut 2 

 feet high, and is especially valuable t)n iiccount of 1 eing 

 the earliest to bloom, flowering 10 days in advance of any 

 other sort. J oz. , 75 cts 20 



3936 Bouquet Rose. A new variety with spikes of rich 

 rosy-red 20 



3931 Patens [Blue Suge). 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 perennials; 2 feet 25 



Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds are offered on pages 51 to 60. 



