Salpiglossis is especially good among white Flowers with 

 plenty of foliage. 



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 rapidly, they require 

 rich soil and plenty of water. 



Zanzibariensis [10 ft.] This hj^brid sort is wonderfully vigorous, 

 bearing huge leaves often 2 feet across and ranging in color from 

 brilliant green to lustrous bronze. 



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

 Any one of the above: }^ lb. 50c; pkt. 10c 

 Rock Cress (See Arabis) 



RUDBECKIA (Cone Flower) [hA-2 ft.] In pioneer days this was a 

 familiar American wild flower of the prairies and the Southwest. 

 Now the dignified descendants of this plant with their striking blos- 

 soms adorn many a home garden or shrubbery foreground. The 

 brown centers are cone-shaped, and they are surrounded by golden 

 petals flecked velvety brown at the base. 



Bicolor Superba K oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



SAPONARIA (Soapwort, Bouncing Bet) [hA-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. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Like Colorful Bouquets in winter? 



SALVIA (Flowering Sage) Unrivalled for its dazzling color, Scarlet 

 Sage maintains its popularity from year to year. The dense dark 

 green fohage forms a fine background for the countless spikes of 

 tubular florets. The blue varieties are less showj-, but for beauty 

 of coloring or as cut flowers they are very desirable. Although 

 Salvias are perennial and will live on in a mild cUmate, 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. 

 34 oz. 75c; 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. 

 early strain 34 oz. 60c; 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 



Sand Verbena (See Abronia) 



SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue) Large Flowered [hA-2 J^ ft.] For 

 delicate grace, richness of coloring, and velvet}- texture, the regal 

 Salpiglossis has practically no equal. From a low base of leaves 

 rise slender wiry stalks which bear one or more large lU3--like flowers 

 in a magnificent range of colors. The gold veining of their deep 

 throats is often pronounced and adds to their beauty. It is a great 

 favorite in the open and for cutting. 



Blue and Gold Purple and Gold 



Brown and Gold Rose and Gold 



Crimson 



An}^ one of the above: J4 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Superb Mixed M oz. 40e; pkt. 10c 



Scarlet Flax (See Linum) 



SCABIOSA (Pin Cushion Flower) Garden enthusiasts for many gen- 

 erations have been fascinated by the different members of this 

 flower family. 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 easilj' 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 

 light 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 varietj^ from which the flower gets its name 

 — Mourning Bride. 



Ageratum Blue Red 



Maroon Rose 



Peach Blossom Yellow 



Any one of the above: J^ oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 

 Mixed J^ oz. 40c; pkt. 5c 



Caucasica [hP-2 ft.] This varietj' 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 

 nearh' 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 closely 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 2^/^ inches across, and the fluted florets form 

 dense heads. The stems are long and slender, splendid for cutting. 



Lavender Rich mauve tone. Pink Deep rosy pink. 



Pkts. 15c each 

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