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Delightfully Modern forms 



Scarlet Flax (See Linum) 



SCABIOSA (Pin Cushion Flower) Garden enthusiasts for 

 many generations 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-2J^ 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 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 variety, from which 

 the flower gets its name — Mourning Bride. 

 Ayeratum Blue Red 



Maroon Rose 



Peach Blossom 



White 



Yellow 



Any one of the above: J4 oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 

 Mixed Yl oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



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

 Scabiosa except 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-18in.] This is a South African form closely 

 related to the Caucasica type. In habit it is more dwarf 

 and somewhat more spreading and is graced with finely cut 

 foliage. The flowers average 2 to lYi 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 



SAPONARIA (Soapwort, Bouncing Bet) [hA-6 in.] This 

 satisfactory 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 



SCARLET RUNNER BEAN [h.A-10 ft.] Brilliant sprays of 

 scarlet pea-shaped blossoms decorate this rapid growing 

 pole or runner Bean.' The large leaves form a dense mat of 

 foliage. Following the vivid flowers, the plant bears long 

 pods of superior flavor although somewhat stringy, and 

 when more mature it produces green shell beans excellent 

 for table use Lb. 40c; pkt. 10c 



SALVIA (Flowering Sage) Unrivalled for its dazzling color, 

 Scarlet Sage maintains its popularity from year to year. 

 The dense dark green foliage forms a fine background for the 

 countless spikes of tubular florets. The blue varieties are less 

 showy, but for beauty of coloring or as cut flowers they are 

 very desirable. 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 1 blossoms. 

 \i oz. 75c; pkt. 10c 



Harbinger (Improved Strain) [tP-lft.] 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 x /i 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 [hhP-3ft.] 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 y% oz. 50c; pkt. 15c 



Sand Verbena (See Abronia) 



Two varieties of the popular Pin Cushion flower (Scabiosa). At the left is the annual, Mourning Bride; at the right is Caucasica, 

 one of the perennials. Both are worthwhile additions to your garden. 



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