44 HARDY PERENNIALS— (Continued.) 
State Nursery and Seed Co. 
Rudbi'ckia (Golden Glow.) 
SAPONABIA 
S. Caucasia — A spk'iidid hardy plant, producing while rose- 
Unted flowers all summer and fall. 15 inches. 
SCABIOSA JAPONICA. 
One of the handsomest, of the hardy perennials, bearing 
on long, wiry stems beautiful artistic lavender blue flow- 
ers. A fine cut flower. 18 to 24 inches. 
STATICE— (Great Sea Lavender.) 
STATICE— (ContiiiXied.) 
S. Lalifolia — A noble plant for hardy border. Produces 
clumps of leather-like leaves, with heads of bloom which 
frequently measure 24 inches across, covered with small 
blue flowers and lasting until frost. The flower sprays 
when cut and allowed to dry will keep in almost their 
fresh cut appearance for months. 
SHASTA DAISY— See Chrysanthemum Maximum, Page 37. 
SPIREA— (Asiibe.) 
This plant while very hardy, is perhaps grown in great- 
er quantities than any other for Easter, with the excep- 
tion of the Easter Lily. Its beautiful white feathery 
plumes of bloom stand well above the foliage, which is 
also very ornamental. It will grow in almost any location, 
but prefers a loose sandy rich soil, and requires plenty of 
water in the growing season. A few plants of this are in- 
dispensable in laying out a hurdy border in this section 
and are of the easiest cultivation. 
S. Gladstone-^Whit© plumes borne in great profusion. 
Early flowering. 18 inches. 
Blooming Plants— at Easter, $1.00. 
Dormant Roots— each, 50c. 
STOKESIA CYANEA— (Cornflower Aster.) 
Lavender-blue Cornflower-like blossoms borne on long, 
stiff stems. Does well in sunny position and is adapted for 
both border or massing. 
SWEET WILLIAM— (See Dianlhus, Page 38.) 
SWEET ROCKET— (llesperis.) 
Strong growing perennia's, forming bushy plants 3 to 4 
feet high. Well known, and very valuable for cut flowers. 
Will succeed in almost any position. 
White— Large flowered. 
Purple — Large flowered. 
THALICTRUM— (Meadow Rue.) 
Exceedingly graceful and handsome flowered plants, and 
great favorites for the hardy border everywhere. 
T. Adiantifolium— One of the most handsome of the spe- 
cies, with finely cut foliage resembling the Maiden Hair 
Fern, and profusely bearing small white flowers. Two 
feet. 
T. Dipterocarpum— .\ distinct and rare species, flowers a 
beautiful shade of rosy purple, with finely cut foliage. 
.\ very strong grower — 3 to 4 feet. 
