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SALVIA (Scarlet Sage) 
The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, also grown for con- 
servatory decoration, bearing long spikes of flowers in great profusion from July 
till frost; seed should be sown as early as possible, either indoors or in a hotbed 
aod the young plants transferred to their flowering quarters when the weather 
has become settled and warm. 
No Pkt. cts. 
528. SPLENDENS GLORY OF ZURICH (New)— A magnificent dwarf 
early variety and splendid for flower-beds and borders. The plants are 
of neat, compact habit and the large brilliant glowing scarlet flowers are 
thrown up well above the foliage. 13^ ft 25 
529. BONFIRE — The finest bedding Salvia yet introduced. A compact 
growing variety about 2 ft. high and 2 ft. in diameter. Large erect 
spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. Extra 15 
530. SPLENDENS "GLORY OF STUTTGART" (New)— Brilliant scarlet, 
large bouquets of bloom. Beautiful IS 
531. SPLENDENS "FIREBALL" — A grand new variety. Has larger 
flowers and is more free flowering than other sorts. Fiery scarlet. Plant 
about 20 inches high, and very early flowering. Extra fine 15 
532. SPLENDENS— Bright scarlet. Flower spikes vary from 16 to 24 inches 
in length 10 
533. PATENS — T. p. Handsome erect habit of growth with rich deep blue 
flowers. Fragrant 25 
534. ARGENTEA (Silver Sage) — Large handsome silvery green leaves and 
branching heads of large white flowers 5 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
A highly ornamental h. h, annual, producing an abundance of funnel-shaped 
flowers, beautifully veined and marbled, of all shades of color. Highly prized 
for cutting and is very showy in beds or borders. 
No Pkt. cts. 
535. FINE MIXED— H. h. a.. 2 ft S 
536. EWING'S SUPERB PRIZE MIXTURE— .4 brilliant strain comprising 
all the New and Large Flowering sorts. The colors show a wonderful 
range and are of unrivalled richness. Extra 15 
537. YELLOW 15 
538. BRILLIANT CRIMSON 15 
539. LIGHT BLUE 15 
SANVITALIA 
540. PROCUMBENS — H. a.. M ft. Double crimson-edged yellow. A pretty 
creeping plant, suitable for edgings of small beds or rockeries 10 
SAPONARIA 
Makes a neat edging or bed. Very compact growth. 
541. CALABRICA — H. a.. 6 inches. Pink 5 
542. CALABRICA ALBA— H. a., H ft. White 5 
SAXIFRAGA 
543. UMBROSA (London Pride) — Mostly used in hangmg baskets or rock- 
work, its long drooping tendrils suiting admirably for either purpose. ... 25 
SAINTPAULIA (The Usambra Violet) 
A charming little pot plant, the leaves forming a flat rosette. Flower stems 
are from two to four inches high, crowned with deep blue and lilac-red flowers. 
No Pkt. cts. 
544. lONANTHA— Deep blue 50 
■ SCARLET RUNNERS 
545. SCARLET RUNNERS— Lb. 40c 5 
SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
A pretty dwarf annual. Charming in pots and on rockwork. H ft 
546. COERULEUM— Pale azure blue 10 
SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa Pudica) 
Mo. Pkt. cts, 
547. H. h. a., g. 1 ft. Pretty foliage: the leaves close upon the slightest touch. 10 
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride or Sweet Scabious) 
Splendid hardy annual. Flowers are large and fragrant and of many rich and 
beautiful shades of color. Exceedingly desirable for bouquets. 
No. Pkt. cts. 
548. AZURE FAIRY — A very lovely new colour, rich pale blue 10 
549. POMPADOUR — Double (New). Claret, purple, edged with white, very 
showy • 10 
550. FIRE KING — Rich rosy crimson, very fine, intense colour 10 
551. SNOWBALL— Pure white 10 
552. FINEST MIXED~2 ft 5 
553. DWARF VARIETIES, MIXED 5 
SCHIZANTHUS 
A dainty plant of easy culture. Interesting and beautiful flowers, useful for 
pot culture or the border. 
No. Pkt. cts, 
554. WISETONENSIS — H. a. A new Schizanthus of rare beauty. Suitable 
for pot culture or growing in the open border. May be sown in February 
and planted out in May. The color of the flowers varies considerably — ■ 
from almost white with a yellow eye to a full rose with bronze-brown cen- 
tre, the foliage being most graceful 30 
(Coniinuai) 
No. 
555. 
556. 
SCHIZANTHUS (continued) 
Pkt. cts. 
GRANDIFLORUS, CARAWAY'S HYBRIDS— Invaluable for cutting 
and for conservatory. The plants are absolutely covered with beautiful 
large flowers of flne form and great range and combination of colors, with 
many pretty novel shades 75 
FINE MIXED VARIETIES 5 
SHAMROCK 
557. TRUE SMALL LEAVED 5 
SMILAX (Medeola Asparagoides) 
558- G. P. A much admired greenhouse climber. The glossy green leaves 
and length cause the Smilax to be greatly prized for decorative purposes 
and in the formation of wreaths and crosses 10 
SNAPDRAGON— (See Antirrhinum) 
SOLANUM (Jerusalem Cherry) 
559. Produces scarlet berries resembling cherries, a beautiful house plant. ... 10 
STATICE 
560. 
SINNUATA HYBRIDA — A large-flowered sea Lavender with mauve, 
white and primrose flowers in various combinations. The plants furnish 
an abundance of cut flowers. They can also be dried for winter bouquets. 
2 ft 10 
STEVIA 
SERRATA — Free-blooming plants, bearing a multitude of fragrant pure 
white flowers: suitable for summer or winter blooming; largely used for 
cutting 10 
SALVIA SPLENDENS, ZURICH 
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