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SALVI A (Flowering 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; half-hardy perennials, 

 blooming the first year from seed, which 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 

 haj become settled and warm. May also be sown in the open 

 ground in May. 



PER PKT. 



3935 Splendens {Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 



3 feel. J oz., 40 cts 5 



3934 — Ball of Fire. A compact type of Scarlet Sage 

 and popular for beds or borders requiring a variety of 

 dwarfer habit than the regular Scarlet Sage or the 

 variety " Bonfire." Per J oz. , 60 cts 15 



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

 let 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 atten- 

 tion in the garden, and is one of the most effective and 

 gorgeous plants in cultivation. Per \ oz. , 75 ct> 10 



3933 — " Burning Bush." This variety of Scarlet 

 Sage forms strong, sturdy bushes 2h 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 lest. \ 

 oz. , 75 cts 10 



3937 — Zurich. A splendid dwarf variety, growing about 

 2 feet high, and is e- laluableon account of be- 

 ing the earliest to bloom, flowering In days in advance 

 of any other sort. J oz., 75 cts.. 20 



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 is a beautiful plant for the 

 border or greenhouse; tender perennials; 2 feet 25 



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 va- 

 riety, but best grown as an an- 

 nual. 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 



Sanvitalia Proci'mbens. 



SOLANUM CAPSICASTRUM. 



Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage). 



SANVITALIA. 



PER PKT. 



3938 ProcumbensFI. PI. An annual of dwarf, 

 compact growth, useful in masses in beds or 

 edges of borders, or in vases, baskets, etc. 

 Showy bright yellow double flowers, in 

 bloom all summer. (See cut.) 10 



!SjTIM1<A.^L (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides). 



3981 In many respects the Smilax is the most 

 useful, and it is certainly one of the most 

 gracelul climbers which adorns the greenhouse or conservatory; for bouquets 

 and floral decorations it is indispensable. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



SOLANUM. 



3991 Capsicastrum (Jerusalem Cherry). This is a very useful pot plant for 

 winter decoration. It is of dwarf, branching habit, leaves small and oval- 

 shaped, bearing in the greatest profusion bright scarlet globuiar berries. Very 

 ornamental ; 1 foot 10 



3992 — Fra DiavalO. A new variety of the above, of close, compact growth, 

 with foliage somewhat smaller and lighter green. The small, bright scarlet 

 fruits remain on the plant a long time, and make it a beautiful decorative pot 

 plant through the winter months 15 



STATICE (Sea Lavender). 



4000 Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rockery, produc ing all 

 summer panicles of minute flowers, which can be dried and used for winter 

 bouquets. Mixed varieties 10 



A complete Index of both Botanical and Popular names is given on pages 2 and 3. 



