GENEVA, NEW YORK ->3^J 
Sedum 
This dwarf family of succulents includes many 
beautiful and interesting forms which are worthy of 
cultivation, and which are particularly adapted for 
edgings, and for clothing bare spots in borders, 
where their glaucous foliage and bright flowers in- 
variably rivet the interest. All are creeping in habit, 
and thrive in dry, sunny spots, where other plants 
will not grow. 
Sedum acre. 4 in. May and June. Handsome 
light green foliage and yellow flowers in masses. One 
of the best, xo cts. each, 85 cts. for 10. 
S. aizoon. 1 to 2 ft. June to August. Broad heads 
of yellow flowers. 25 cts. 
S. album. 4 to 6 in. July and August. Showy white 
flowers. 10 cts. each, 85 cts. for xo. 
S. brevifolium. Silvery foliage with white and pink 
flowers. 20 cts. each, Si. 50 for 10. 
S. maximum atropurpureum. Metallic brown foli- 
age and red flowers. Very effective for borders and 
carpet bedding. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
S. Marimowiczii. 12 in. Broad, striking heads of 
yellow flowers. Very fine. 20 cts. each, Si. 50 for 10. 
S. sexangulare. 3 to 6 in. June and July. Yellow 
flowers. 10 cts. each, 85 cts. for 10. 
S. Sieboldii. 6 in. Japan. A handsome species, 
with trailing branches, broad, glaucous foliage, mar- 
gined with pink, and in autumn assuming red and 
purple shades; flowers showy bright pink. One of 
the best of rock plants. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
S. spectabile (Showy Sedum). 18 in. Japan. Has 
broad, light green foliage and showy, flat heads of 
handsome, rose-colored flowers. One of the best 
plants for foliage or flower effect. Indispensable for 
late-blooming. 15 cts. each, 81.20 for 10, $10 per 100. 
S. Telephium purpureum (Purple-leaved Sedum). 
1 ft. Purple-leaved form, retaining its color through- 
out the summer. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
Sempervivum • House Leek 
A large group of plants, easily grown and suitable 
for rockeries or for edging and carpet bedding. 
Sempervivum arachnoideum. 6 in. Flowers bright 
red. Tops of leaves in rosette connected by silvery 
threads. 10 cts. each, 85 cts. for 10. $8 per 100. 
S. Boutignianum. Flowers of pale rose-color. 10c. 
each, 85 cts. for 10, $8 per 100. 
S. Califorrucum. Pale red flowers. 10 cts. each, 
85 cts. for 10, $8 per 100. 
S. fimbriatum. Bright red flowers. 10 cts. each, 
83 cts. for 10, $8 per 100. 
S. Pittoni. Flowers are a primrose-yellow color. 
10 cts. each, 85 cts. for 10, $8 per 100. 
S. Ruthenicum. Pale yellow flowers. 10 cts. each, 
85 cts. for 10, $8 per 100. 
S. tectorum. Broad rosettes of green, tinged with 
purple in autumn. 10c. each, 85c. for 10, $8 per 100. 
Silene • Catchfly 
Silene maritima flore pleno. 6 to 8 in. June and 
July. Prostrate tufts of glaucous foliage an inch in 
height, bearing double flowers as large as the old 
Double White Pink; easily grown and exceedingly 
free-flowering. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, $12 per 100. 
S. Pennsylvanica. April and May. A pretty Amer- 
ican species, growing about 9 inches high, producing 
numerous short stems, terminating with clusters of 
bright pink flowers. It prefers a sunny situation, and 
can be easily grown in a border or rockwork. 20 cts. 
each, 81.50 for 10. 
SILENE, continued 
S'. Virginica (Fire Pink). 1 to 2 ft. Showy, crim- 
son-scarlet flowers in gorgeous profusion during the 
summer. A brilliant plant and most effective. 2o.cts. 
each, $1.50 for 10. 
Silphium • Compass Plant 
Silphium laciniatum. 6 to 8 ft. July to September. 
A stately perennial, producing large, soft yellow 
flowers, which are supposed to change their position 
with the sun. 20 cts. each, 81.50 for 10. 
S. perfoliatum. 4 to 8 ft. July to September. Has 
showy heads of yellow flowers. 20 cts. each, 81.50 
for 10. 
Sisyrinchum • Star-Grass 
Sisyrinchum grandiflorum (Satin Flower). 1 ft. 
May and June. Handsome, drooping, bell-shaped, 
rich purple flowers. Very graceful. 15 cts. each, $1.20 
for 10. 
Solidago • Golden Rod 
A few of these add color and effect to the garden, 
although the majority are coarse growers. 
Solidago sempervirens. 2 to 5 ft. July to October. 
This is the most showy of all species; leaves leathery, 
shining, often 3 by 12 inches. Flower-heads 18 to 24 
inches broad. 15 cts. each, $1 for 10, $8 per 100. 
S. rigida. Stout and showy. Best western species, 
10 cts. each, 85 cts. for 10, $8 per 100. 
Spiraea • Goat’s Beard 
An old and well-known class of hardy plants, to 
which have been lately added several notably distinct 
and valuable new varieties, like Palmata elegans, 
palmata alba, and astilboidcs. The entire collection 
is hardy and grown without difficulty. 
Spiraea aruncus 4 ft. June. A lovely border 
perennial, producing long, feathery panicles of in- 
numerable small, white flowers, forming a gigantic 
plume; very graceful. 15 cts. each, 81.20 for 10. 
S. astilboides. June and July. A beautiful Japan- 
ese species belonging to the Aruncus group, about 2 
feet high, producing dense plumes of feathery white 
flowers; distinct from any of this family, and a very 
beautiful plant; hardy and easily grown. 15 cts. each, 
$1.20 for 10. 
S., var. floribunda. Novelty. We recommend this 
herbaceous Spirea as one of the most valuable, either 
for forcing or outdoor culture yet offered. Its habit is 
compact and graceful, and as a plant for supplying 
cut blooms of feathery white, which are borne pro- 
fusely, it cannot be excelled. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 
10, 812 per 100. 
S. Chinensis. 18 in. July and August. Finely cut 
foliage; pink flowers. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
S. Davidii. Spikes 4 to 5 feet high, like a gigantic 
Spir&a Japonica, but of lovely rose-pink color. 25c, 
each, 82 for 10. 
S. filipendula flore pleno. Numerous corymbs of 
double white flowers and pretty, fern-like foliage. 
One of the best, most useful and showy perennials. 
15 cts. each, 81.20 for 10. 
S. Japonica. 2 ft. June and July. Plumy spikes 
of pure white flowers and pleasing dark foliage. A 
favorite plant in garden or for forcing. 15 cts. each, 
$1.20 for 10. 
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