Dainty, colorful 



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The dainty 

 Mowers of 

 Statice sin- 

 uata are sur- 

 prisingly at- 

 tractive either 

 in summer or 

 winter bo u- 

 quets. 



RICINUS (Castor Bean) [tP] When quick shrub effects for tem- 

 porary backgrounds or screens are needed, these tall tree-like plants 

 are excellent. Their growth in a single season is remarkable. The 

 broad leaves are palm-shaped and beautifully lobed, and the long 

 spikes of seed pods are scarlet or green. They should be used as an 

 annual in cold sections. Because they grow so rapidlj', they require 

 rich soil and plenty of water. 



Zanzibariensis [10 ft.] Huge leaves often two feet across range in 

 color from brilliant green to lustrous bronze. 



-^Mixed [8 ft.] A desirable mixture of many fine varieties. 

 Each of the above: J^ lb. 55c; pkt. 10c 

 Rock Cress (See Arabis) 

 Rose of Heaven (See Agrostemma) 



RUDBECKIA (Cone Flower) [hA-2 ft.] The brown centers of these 

 flowers are cone-shaped, surrounded by golden petals flecked vel- 

 vety brown at the base. 



Bicolor Superba M oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



SALVIA (Flowering Sage) Although Salvias are perennial and will 

 live on in a mild climate, they should be treated as annuals and 

 will bloom readily the first season if started early indoors. 



• Early Bonfire [tP-18 in.] An early type of Scarlet Sage; rather 

 dwarf, but it grows evenly and bears a wealth of blossoms. 

 }4oz. 80c; pkt. 10c 



Harbinger (Improved Strain) [tP-1 ft.] The earliest Scarlet Salvia; 

 plants are compact and covered with blossoms Pkt. 25c 



Splendens [tP-2 ft.] This vigorous Scarlet Sage is a large flowered, 

 eaily strain 3^ oz. 65c; pkt. 10c 



Patens [tP-18 in.] One of the finest indigo blue flowers known, less 

 branching than other varieties but attractive in the mixed border 

 Pkt. 15c 



Farinacea, Blue Bedder [hhP-3 ft.] Above a dense tuft of leaves 

 rise tall slender spikes ringed at intervals with small tubular light 

 blue florets dusted with a powdery bloom. Desirable for cutting 

 Pkt. 15c 



SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue) Large Flowered [hA-2]^h.] 

 From a low base of leaves rise slender wiry stalks which bear one 

 or more large lily-like flowers in a magnificent range of colors. The 

 gold veining of their deep throats is often pronounced and adds to 

 their beauty. A great favorite in the open and for cutting. 

 Blue and Gold Purple and Gold 



Brown and Gold Rose and Gold 



Crimson 

 Any one of the above: J^ oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



• Superb Mixed }4 oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



Sand Verbena (See Abronia) 



SAPONARIA (Soapwort, Bouncing Bet) [h.\-6 in.] This satisfac- 

 tory edging plant can be used as an attractive temporary filler 

 among the permanent plants in a rock garden or in the front of the 

 border. The dense foliage is bright green, and the blossoms are gay 

 rosy scarlet. 

 Multiflora Compacta Red H oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



SCABIOSA (Pin Cushion Flower) Our selections comprise the most 

 decorative varieties of the annual and perennial types. All are 

 very satisfying while growing in the open and make desirable 

 flowers for bouquets. 



Large Flowered Double (Mourning Bride) [hA-2 J^ ft.] One of the 

 most popular of the easily grown annuals for cutting because of the 

 long, wiry stems. It also makes attractive groupings in the garden, 

 especially when planted with annual Gypsophila. The stamens are 

 liglit in color and in contrast with the petals look like pins stuck 

 into a cushion. There are few deeper colors among the annuals 

 than the dark maroon variety, from which the flower gets its name 

 — Mourning Bride. 



Ageratum Blue Red 

 Maroon Rose 

 Peach Blossom Yellow 

 Any one of the above: J^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 

 * Mixed H oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



• Caucasica [hP-2 ft.] This variety resembles annual Scabiosa ex- 

 cept that the flower is made up of a group of shortened center 

 florets surrounded by a row of fluffy petals; the annual has petals of 

 nearly all the same length. The leaves are not cut like those of the 

 annual. With its long graceful wiry stems Caucasica is attractive 

 in the perennial border. It blooms for a long time through the 

 summer. 

 Lavender Blue A beautiful shade Pkt. 15c 



Columbaria [hP-18 in.] This is a South African form closel}^ re- 

 lated to the Caucasica type. In habit it is more dwarf and some- 

 what more spreading and is graced with finely cut foliage. The 

 flowers average 2 to 2J^ inches across. The stems are long and 

 slender, splendid for cutting. 



Lavender Rich mauve tone. Pink Deep rosy pink. 



Pkts. 15c each 



Scarlet Flax (See Linum) 



• SCARLET RUNNER BEAN [hA-10 ft.] Brilhant sprays of scarlet 

 pea-shaped blossoms decorate this rapid growing pole or runner 

 bean. The large leaves form a dense mat of foliage. For table 

 use (see p. 9) Lb. 45c; pkt. 10c 



SCHIZANTHUS (Poor Man's Orchid) [hA-18in.] Myriads of dainty 

 blossoms like butterflies or tiny orchids crowd these delightful 

 plants. In the garden or for pot culture they make very effective 

 growth. The seed germinates readily, and tlie plants start flowering 

 within a few weeks. They ai-e fine for picking. 



Dr. Badger's Strain of Hybrids A beautiful collection of large 

 flowered liybrids with dainty markings, chiefly in the lighter tones 

 or pastel shades 3^ oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



Retusus Mixed Shades of crimson, blue, and purple, with vivid 

 golden blotches ti oz. 80c; pkt. 10c 



Sea Lavender (See Statice) 



Sea Pink (See Armeria) 



Sensitive Plant (See Mimosa) 



•Our choice. In FERRVS' RED and SILVER DISPLAYS 



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