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A group of gardens grown 

 from Ferry's seeds 



At the top, left, a border 

 of perennials. At the 

 bottom, a border of annu- 

 als. The garden at the right 

 contains both annuals and 

 perennials and shows a 

 generous sprinkling of 

 Shasta Daisies described on 

 this page. 



SCHIZANTHUS (Poor Man's Orchid) [b.A-18'in.] 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. Finely cut fresh green 

 foliage forms a pleasing background for the loose sprays of 

 flowers. The seed germinates readily, and the plants start 

 flowering within a few weeks. They are fine for picking. 



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

 large flowered hybrids with dainty markings, chiefly in the 

 lighter tones or pastel shades H oz - 50c; pkt. 10c 



Retusus Mixed A relatively brilliant type in shades of 



crimson, blue, and purple, with vivid golden blotches 



Moz. 75c; pkt. 10c 



Sea Lavender (See Statice) 

 Sea Pink (See Armeria) 



SEDUM (Stone Crop) [hP-R-3 in.] In semi-arid spots, in 

 crevices of walls, and in rock gardens this low tufted plant 

 thrives admirably. At first a multitude of stalks spread 

 from the base of the plant, then finally stand erect and are 

 covered with tiny light green fleshy leaves. In early summer 

 this mossy growth is blanketed with small star-shaped 

 blossoms of golden yellow. 



Acre (Golden Moss) 



Sensitive Plant (See Mimosa) 



.Pkt. 25c 



SHASTA DAISY (Chrysanthemum Leucanthe- 

 mum) [hP-2 ft.] To Luther Burbank we 

 owe much for the glorification of our common 

 field Daisy. It is a hardy plant bearing large 

 white, single blooms with handsome yellow 

 centers. They are valuable for border decora- 

 tion and especially pleasing in bouquets. If 

 the early buds are pinched back, the mass of 

 foliage will be improved while the later 

 flowers will be materially increased in size. 



Hybridum Maximum A fine floriferous sort 



with large flowers, long seasoned 



• •, M oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Hybridum Maximum Alaska Somewhat later 

 in blooming, but the flowers are of extra large 

 size Pkt. 15c 



Siberian Wallflower (See Cheiranthus) 



SMILAX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides) [tP-C- 



6 ft.] No twining climber in cultivation sur- 

 passes this in graceful beauty of foliage. 

 Unfortunately its susceptibility to cold per- 

 mits it to be used outdoors only in a mild 

 climate while in the North it needs to be 

 grown inside. It supplies fine long sprays of 

 small, glossy, green leaves which keep several 

 days without wilting and make fine decorative 

 material Pkt. 10c 



Snapdragon (See Antirrhinum) 



Sneezewort (See Achillea, Helenium) 



Snow-in-Summer (See Cerastium) 



Snow-on-the-Mountain (See Euphorbia) 



Soapwort (See Saponaria) 



Spider Plant (See Cleome) 



St. Peter's Penny (See Lunaria) 



STATICE (Everlasting) (Sea Lavender) [hA-2ft.] 

 This everlasting of unusual beauty is often 

 seen in florists' shops. It is easily grown and 

 can grace the home garden border as well as 

 furnish fine cut flowers either in the green or 

 dried state. The plants thrive in a sunny loca- 

 tion where the soil is quite poor, and they 

 need only a minimum of moisture. 



Sinuata This type forms a low rosette of dandelion-like 

 leaves from which rise several stiff, angular stalks. These 

 branch toward the tops and bear dense groups of blossoms 

 in graduated rows along their curving tips. They are sur- 

 prisingly dainty and interesting. 



Rose A fine bright rose White Good clear white 



True Blue Dark with white eye Yellow (Bonduelli) 



Mixed A choice variety of colors 



Any one of the above: K oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Suworowi (Rat Tail) Distinct, Russian sort with base of 

 broad curled leaves and stalks producing many long, tail- 

 like spikes of densely clustered rosy blossoms. . . .Pkt. 10c 



STEVIA [tP-2 ft.] To mix with more colorful blossoms in 

 bouquets, Stevia is one of the best of the small flowering 

 plants. Slender stalks carry toothed leaves of light green 

 and bear quantities of tiny clear white blossoms faintly 

 scented. Botanically this is "Piqueria Trinerva." Although 

 it is hardy in a mild climate, it flowers so promptly after 

 sowing that it should be used as an annual. 



Serrata, White Pkt. 10c 



Stone Crop (See Sedum) 



Straw Flowers (See Acroclinium, Globe Amaranth, 

 Helichrysum, Rhodanthe, Statice, Xeranthemum) 



Summer Cypress (See Kochia) 



Summer Forget-Me-Not (See Anchusa) 



Summer Lilac (See Buddleia) 



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