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Large-flowering Salpiglossis (Painted Tongue) 



These are one of the very finest annuals, and are of the easiest culture, succeed- 

 ing in any good ordinary soil and in a sunny position. The plants grow from 

 24 to 30 inches high, and produce freely from mid-summer until frost their 

 attractive Gloxinia-like blossoms in a very large and unusual range of colors. 

 They are splendid for cutting, lasting well. Seed may be started indoors or in 

 a hotbed about the end of March, or sown outdoors when danger from frost is 

 passed and the ground is in good condition. For best results the plants should 

 not be set closer than 12 inches apart. per § oz. per pkt. 



3912 Crimson $0 50 $0 10 



3913 Primrose 50 10 



3914 Purple and Gold. Illustrated in colors on plate opposite 



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3915 Rose and Gold 50 10 



. 3916 Scarlet and Gold 50 10 



3917 White and Gold 50 10 



y 3919 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts, 50 cts. 



h 3920 Finest Mixed Colors. \ oz., 40 cts.; oz., $1.25 10 



Various Salvias 



3928 Azurea Grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety, producing 

 during August and September spikes of pretty sky blue flowers in 

 great profusion. 2 to 3 feet. \ oz., 50 cts 15 



3929 Farinacea. A perennial variety, but best grown as an annual. 

 Seed sown in the open ground in May, blooming from July to frost. 

 The fine light blue flowers are borne on long spikes held above the 

 foliage; makes a good blue line; 2 to 3 feet. \ oz., 50 cts 10 



3927 Farinacea, Blue Bedder. A more compact form of this popular 

 perennial Salvia, making it more desirable for bedding. Flowers are a 

 deep blue; hardy with protection. Special pkt., $1.00 25 



3931 Patens (Blue Sage). In color this is as blue as the "Scarlet Sage" is 

 red; unlike the latter, however, it is not useful for bedding, but it is a 

 beautiful plant for the border or greenhouse; tender perennials; 

 2 feet. Special pkt., 75 cts 25 



3930 Sclarea. A beautiful and effective hardy biennial variety, growing 

 4 feet high with immense loosely arranged spikes of attractive old rose 

 shading to white floral leaves, produced through July and August. 



i oz., 50 cts 15 



Salpiglossis Improved Large-flowering 



Salvia Splendens (Scarlet sage) 



The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant and is undoubtedly 

 one of the most effective plants either as individual specimens or in beds or 

 borders of any size. Also grown for conservatory decoration, bearing long spikes 

 of flowers in great profusion from July to frost; seeds should be sown as early as 

 possible either indoors or in a hotbed, and the young plants transferred to their 

 flowering quarters when the weather has become settled and warm. May also 

 be sown in the open ground in May. 



per pkt. 



3936 Dreer's America. This is undoubtedly the earliest, freest and most 

 continuous bloomer of all Scarlet Sages, and what is still more im- 

 portant, the most uniform in habit of growth; the bushy plants do not 

 grow over 15 inches high, with the spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers 

 thrown well above the plant, making a total height of about 2 feet; 

 the importance of this uniformity will be appreciated by those who 

 use Scarlet Sage for beds or borders. We produce our own supply of 

 seeds of this variety from cuttings taken from plants carefully selected 

 for uniformity of color, form, height and free flowering. Special pkt., 

 75 cts.; I oz., $1.50 $0 25 



3932 Bonfire. This is one of the finest of the Scarlet Sages, growing in a 

 compact bush 2 feet high by 2 feet in diameter. Its erect spikes of 

 brilliant scarlet flowers stand clear above the dark green foliage and 

 completely cover the plant, j oz., 75 cts 15 



3934 Scarlet Globe ( New). A new type of Scarlet Sage, of dwarf compact 

 bushy growth, about 15 inches high; the perfectly globe shaped plants, 

 being covered with masses of brilliant scarlet flowers. 5 pkts. for $1.00 25 



3935 Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 3 feet. \ oz., 60 

 cts 



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How to grow Annuals and Perennials from Seed. Leaflet covering this subject free on request 



