HENRTADREER -PHIlADELPhIA ^'A- W/ REHABIE FLOWERSEEDS 



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SA.I<VIA. (Flowering Sage). 



A favorite greenhouse and bedding plant, bearing long 

 spikes of flowers in great profusion from July till frost; half- 

 hardy perennials, blooming the first year from seed, per pkt. 

 3935 Splendens {Scarlei Sage). Beautiful bright 



scarlet. -^- oz., 50 cts 5 



3932 " Bonfire " {aara Bedmau). This is one of the 

 ■finest Salvias ever introduced. It differs from all 



others, 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 

 immediate attention in the garden, and is one of the 

 most effective and gorgeous plants in cultivation. 

 (See cut. ) Per i oz., 75 cts 10 



3933 "Burning Bush" {Salvia splendens grandi- 

 Jlora). This variety forms strong, sturdy Inishes 

 2J feet high, and bears 



the finest spikes of 

 flowers of all, many of 

 them being over 18 

 inches in length ; color, 

 intensely rich scarlet ; 

 decidedly one of the 

 best 



3934 New Crimson. This 

 is a sport from Splen- 

 dens. It is of similar 

 habit, differing only in 

 color, which is a pecu- 

 liar lustrous crimson, 

 and while we do not 

 claim for it the bril- 

 liancy of its parent, yet 

 it is so distinct that we 

 believe there is room 

 for it 



3931 Patens. Superb deep 

 blue 



Salvia " Bonfiii.' 



Scarlet Runner ESeans. 



PEK PKl 



3940 .A. great favorite in England and the 

 continent of Europe, not only as an or- 

 namental climber, but for the delicious 

 beans which succeed the bright scarlet 

 sprays of pea-shaped blossoms ; grows 

 10 to 15 feet high. Per pint, 20 cts. . 



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Sweet Scabious. 



SCHIZANTHUS. 



(Butterfly, or Fringe Flower.) 



3970 A splendid annual, combining elegance 

 of growth with a profusion of rich and 

 various colored flowers ; fine for green- 

 house decoration and the flower gar- 

 den ; of easy culture; mixed colors. . £ 



SCABIOSA. 



(Mourning Bride, or Sweet Scabious). 



One of our handsomest summer border plants, producing in great 

 profusion very double flowers in a variely of shades and colors; a. 



endid flower for table bouquets, etc.; hardy annual. (.See cut.) 

 )960 Tall Double. All colors mi.xed ; 2 feet. Oz., 30 cts. . . 5 

 ■iOoO Dwarf Double. All colors mixed ; 1 foot. Oz., 30 cts. 5 



3919 Imported Collection of (3 dwarf double varieties 25 



3914 Double White {SnowhaH). 2 feet & 



394:-; Double Yellow. Double flowers of a very fine golden 



yellow IP 



3941 Caucasica. One of the handsomest of hardy perennials, 

 especially valuable for cutting, the blooms lasting a long 

 time in water ; lilac-blue ; 3 feet It' 



SMH»AX (Myrsiphylluni Asparagoides). 



8981 In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is 

 certainly one of the most graceful climbers which adorn the 

 greenhouse or conservatory ; for bouquets and floral deco- 

 ration it is indispensable. Soak the seed, in warm water 

 tweve hours and plant in pots, in hotbed or greenhouse, in 

 February, and keep in moiSt place. Tender perennial 

 climber ; white ; 10 feet. Per oz., 50 cts 10 



Old-fashioned flowers. See offer of seeds on page 63 and colored plate, and offer of plants on page 160. 



