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SALVIA (Flowering Sage). 
The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, also 
grown for conservatory decoration, bearing long spikes of flow- 
ers 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 a2 hotbed and the young plants 
transferred to their flowering quarters when the weather has be- 
come settled and warm. PER PKT. 
3935 Splendens (Scar/et Sage), Beautiful bright scarlet; 
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3934 — Ball of Fire. We show this in colors on the front 
cover of this catalogue. It is the most compact type of 
Scarlet Sage yet introduced, and popular for beds or 
borders requiring a variety of dwarfer habit than the 
regular Scarlet Sage or the variety “ Bonfire.’ (See 
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3932 — ** Bonfire.’’ This is one of the finest of the Scar- 
let Sages, growing in a compact bush about 2 féet 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 immediite 
attention in the garden, and is one of the most effective 
and gorgeous plants in cultivation. Per } 0z., 75 cts... 10 
3933 — ‘* Burning Bush.”’ This variety of Scarlet Sage 
forms strong, sturdy bushes 24 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 best; 4 oz. 50 cts 
3936 — Maroon Prince. Deep 
claret - maroon. 2 pkts., 
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3931 Patens (Blue Sage). In 
color this is as blue as the 
“Scarlet Sage” is red; un- 
like the latter, however, it is 
not useful for bedding, but 
is a beautiful plant for the 
border or greenhouse; ten- 
der perennial; 2feet ..... 25 
3928 Azurea grandiflora. A 
hardy perennial variety, pro- 
ducing during August and 
September spikes of pretty 
sky-blue flowers in great 
profusion; 2 to3 feet..... 10 
SAPONARIA. 
(Bouncing Bet.) 
3939 Caucasica Fl. Pl. A 
hardy perennial of easiest 
saoo00 10 SALVIA SPLENDENS, “‘ BONFIRE.” 
3940 A great favorite in England 
and Europe, not only as an 
ornamental climber, but for 
the delicious edible beans 
which succeed the bright 
scarlet sprays of pea-shaped 
blossoms. Per pint, 20 cts.; 
byamail 28 (Cisseenieiielts iets 
SCHIZANTHUS 
in form and variety of coloring 
culture, producing all sum- 
mer double, blush-white, 
fragrant flowers; 15 inches 10 
through the winter. 
Y 3967 Dwarf Large-ilowered, 
Nw A new variety, forming com- 
Ss pact pyramidal plants a foot 
high, literally covered with large, beautiful 
orchid-like flowers in a bewildering range 
Giadlor (Ss GU Nsossoo sacosasads- 
8968 Wisetonensis, This variety is now 
largely used as a pot plant for the house 
or conservatory. It is remarkably free- 
flowering, and presents a beautiful appearance with its myriads of blooms, the 
ground color of which is white dotted with delicate rose, with a large spot 
on the upper lip varying in shade between golden-yellow, carmine, rose and 
light brown. A very shy seeder...... no dee OUHIHe POG OoGOUUMONS Gore rS 38 
8970 Iixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type. Oz., 25 cts ..... Siete raeaerers 
SMILAX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides). 
3981 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 bou- 
quets and floral decorations it is indispensable. Oz., 50 cts..........--. eters 
SOLANUM. 
8991 Capsicastrum (Jerusalem Cherry). This is avery useful pot plant for winter 
decoration. It is of dwarf, branching habit ; leaves small and oval-shaped, bear- 
ing in the greatest profusion bright scarlet globular berries. Very ornamental ; 1 ft. 
ST A’TICE (Sea Lavender). 
4000 Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rockery, producing all sum- 
mer panicles of minute flowers, which can be dried and used for winter bou- 
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SCHIZANTHUS. 
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For Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds see pages 48 to 56. 
(Butterfly, or Fringe Flower.) 
The Schizanthus has been called 
the ‘‘ poor man’s orchid ”’ on account 
of their easy culture and resemblance 
SCARLET RUNNER 
BEANS. PER PKT. 
5 
to 
some of the Floral Aristocrats. May 
be sown out of doors in spring where 
they are to remain, or started inside 
and transplanted when the weather is 
suitable. A sowing made in autumn 
will give an abundance of bloom 
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