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. 



Sand Verbena (See Abronia) 



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. 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. 



Giant Annual (Mourning Bride) [hA-2}/^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, espe- 

 cially 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. 



Maroon Red 



Peach Blossom Rose 



Yellow 



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



■*• Mixed K oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



Blue Moon Giant flowers. Honorable mention, All- 

 America, 1939 Pkt. 25c 



'A^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 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 23^ inches across. The stems are long and 

 slender, splendid for cutting. 



Lavender Rich mauve tone. 



Pkts. 15c each 



Pink Deep rosy pink. 



*SCARLET FLAX (Linum grandifiorum rubrum) [hA-18 in.] Clusters 

 of saucer-shaped flowers of a glossy bright red with dark centers. 

 Produces a succession of blooms over long season. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c 



•SCARLET RUNNER BEAN [hA-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. (For table 

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



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

 blossoms like butterflies or tiny orchids crowd these delightful 

 plants. 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 /^ oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



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

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



•Qur choice. 



FERRY'S RED and SILVER DISPLAYS 



The glowing blossoms of Scarlet Flax add grace- 

 fulness and a splash of color to the garden. 



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