Rhodanthe raaculata, flowers an inch or two in diameter, rosy crimson, 

 bright purple or white, with golden center, surrounded by a vel- 

 vety band. 

 '' maculata alba, pure white, with yellow disk; elegant. 



mixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed. 



Kicmus. 



(See Castor Bean.) 



SALPIGLOSSIS. 



Beau tifur annuals, with large, richly colored, delicately veined, mottled, 

 and funnel-shaped blossoms. There is a rich, velvety softness upon the bloom, 

 not often found on flowers. Requires light, rich soil, and general treatment 

 like the Calliopsis. 



Salpiglossis hybrida, colors beautifully marbled; purple, scarlet, crim- 

 son, yellow and blue. 



SALYIA. 



A very large family of plants, all of which are easy of cultivation, and 

 some are exceedingly beautiful. Half-hardy perennials. 



Salvia splendens compacta, the finest Salvia grown, being literally cov- 

 ered with blossoms; grows well from cuttings. 1)^ feet. 

 '' Roemeriana, deep crimson; beautiful. 1 foot. 



patens one of the brightest and purest of all blue flowered plants, 

 and holds a pre-eminent position. 



SANYITALIA. 



A fine, low, creeping plant, suitable for rock-work or baskets. Hardy 

 annual. 3^o foot. 

 Sanvitalia flore pleno, bright, double yellow flowers; new. 



SAPONAEIA. 



It is impossible to speak too highly of these pretty little star-shaped flow- 

 ers They are the longest blooming of all dwarf annuals, and will bear cut- 

 ting back, if necessary, for late autumn flowering. 



Saponaria Calabrica, rich, deep pink; > 



foot. 



u " rosea, new; very pretty. 



ii '' alba, white; fine. 



"■ mixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed. 



