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RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS, 



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Large-flowering Salpiglossis 



(Painted Tongue) 



These are one of the very finest annuals, and are of the easiest culture, sue" 

 ceeding in any good ordinary soil and in a sunny position. The plants grow 

 from 24 to 30 inches high, and produce freely from mid-summer until frost 

 their attractive Gloxinia-like blossoms in a very large and unusual range of 

 colors. They are splendid for cutting, lasting well. Seed may be started in- 

 doors or in a hotbed about the end of March, or sown outdoors when danger 

 from frost is passed and the ground is in good condition. For best results the 

 plants should not be set closer than 12 inches apart. per pkt. 



3912 Crimson $0 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, 50 cts. 



3920 Finest Mixed. All colors. J oz., 40 cts.; oz., $1.25 10 



SapOtiaria (Bouncing Bet) 



3939 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial rock plant, producing 

 during the summer months masses of small, bright rose flowers; 



9 inches 10 



3940 Vaccaria. A pretty and useful annual variety, grows about 2 

 feet high, and bears masses of satiny pink flowers somewhat like an 

 enlarged Gypsophila; charming for cutting, adding grace to any 

 arrangement of flowers. Several sowings should be made to keep up a 

 succession of bloom. Per oz., 30 cts 10 



Scarlet Runner Beans 



3595 Scarlet Runners. A great favorite in England and Europe, not 

 only as an ornamental climber, but for the delicious edible beans 

 which succeed the sprays of bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms. 

 Per lb., 45 cts., postpaid 10 



Salpiglossis Improved Large-flowerinc 



Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 



Salvia Splendens (scarlet sage) 



The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant and is undoubtedly 

 one of the most effective plants either as individual specimens or in beds 

 or borders of any size. Also grown for conservatory decoration, bearing 

 long spikes of flowers in great profusion from July to frost; seeds 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 

 •v settled and warm. May also be sown in the open ground in May. For 

 } hardy Salvias, see page 108. 



PER PKT. 



B 3936 America. This is undoubtedly the earliest, freest and most continu 

 •ous bloomer of all Scarlet Sages, and what is still more important, 

 the most uniform in habit of growth; the bushy plants do not grow 

 over 15 inches high, with the spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers 

 thrown well above the plant, making a total height of about 

 2 feet; the importance of this uniformity will be appreciated 

 by those who use Scarlet Sage for beds or borders. Per j oz., $1 .00.$0 25 



3935 Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 3 feet. \ oz., 



60 cts 10 



3932 "Bonfire." This is one of the finest of the Scarlet 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 attention in the garden, and is one of the most cffci live 

 and gorgeous plants in cultivation. Per i oz., 75 cts 15 



3937 Rose Pearl. A very pretty and interesting variation of the 

 Scarlet Sage forming compact plants about 18 inches high with 

 numerous flower spikes of a pretty old-rose color 25 



For Novelties and Specialties, see pages 52 to 62 



