118 lULi^MrADRKR -PHIIADtLPhlAfA-^ REIIABLE FLOWER SEfDS 



3929 



Salvia Splendbns (Scarlet Sage). 



SANVITALIA. 



PEK PKT. 



3938 Procumbens Fl. PI. An annual of dwarf, com- 

 pact growth, useful in masses in beds or edges of 

 borders, or in vases, baskets, etc. Showy bright yel- 

 low double flowers, in bloom all summer. (.See cut.) 10 



Sasvitalia Pkoeumbbns. 

 9iTm^i^.^L (Myrslphyllum Asparagoideg). 



P!R PKT 



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

 most graceful climbers which adorns tlie greenhouse or conservatory; for bou- 

 quets and floral decorations it is indispensable. ^ oz., 2o cts 10 



SOI.ANUM. 



H991 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 globular berries. Very 

 ornamental ; 1 foot 10 



S992 — 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 20 



STATICE (SeaLavenderi. 



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

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

 banquets. Mixed varieties 10 



SALtVI A (Flowering Sage). 

 The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, als* 

 grown for conservatory decoration, bearing long spikes of flowen 

 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 planti 

 transferred to their flowering quarters when the weather has be 

 come settled and warm. May also be sown in the open ground 

 m Ma)'. PER PKT 



3935 Splendens (Sc I ir let Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 



3 feet. I oz. , 40 cts { 



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

 and popular lor beds or borders requiring a variety of 

 dwarfcr baljit than the regular Scarlet Sage or the 

 variety " Bonfire. " I'er | oz., 60 cts \i 



3932 — "Bonfire." This is one of the finest of the Scarlet 

 Sages, growing in a compact bush '1 feet high by 2 leetin 

 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 cfi'ective and gorgeous 

 plants in cultivation. Per J oz., 75 cts II 



3933 — " Burning Bush." This variety of Scarlet 



Sage forms strong, sturdy bushes 2A feet high, and 

 bears the finest individual spikes of flowers of all, 

 many of them being over ]8 inches in length; color 

 intensely rich scarlet; decidedly one of the best. J 



oz. , 75 cts 



3937 — Zurich. A splendid dwarf variety, growing; about 2 

 feet high, and is especially valuable on account of be- 

 ing the earliest to bloom, flowering 10 days in advance 



of any other sort. J oz., 75 cts 



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 beddmg, but is a beautiful plant for the 



border or greenhouse; tender perennials; 2 feet 



3928 Azurea Grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety, 



producing during August 

 and SeiUember spikes of 

 pretty sky-blue flowers in 

 great profusion, 2 to 3 



feet 



Farinacea. A peren- 

 nial variety, but best grown 

 as an annual. Seed sown 

 in the open ground in May 

 blooming from July tofrpst. 

 The fine light blue flow- 

 ers are borne on long 

 spikes held above the foli- 

 age; makes a good blue 

 line. 2 feet 



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



