ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., NEWARK, N. J. 
SALVIA . Sage 
One of our most handsome summer and autumn-flowering plants, 
ablaze with brilliant flowers. Sow early in boxes, transplant to small 
pots, set out when frost is past; or sow outdoors in May. Avoid 
excessive moisture. 
America (Globe of Fire). This fine variety is greatly prized for its 
compact growth. The plants develop into a globe-shaped bush 
surmounted by a profusion of sturdy, flame-red (lower-spikes. The 
earliest and most brilliant of all red Salvias. J4oz. 45 cts.; J4 oz - 80 
cts.; oz. $2.40; )4Ib. $9; lb. $32. 
Bonfire. Very compact, oval bushes about 2)4 feet high, with long 
spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. Gorgeous effects can be produced 
with massed Bonfire Salvia. Our strain is very full-flowered. )4oz. 
25 cts.; Moz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.35; )4Ib. $5; lb. $18. 
Farinacea, Blue. A pertnnial variety, but best grown as an annual. 
Seeds sown in the open ground in May bloom from July to frost. Fine 
light blue flowers. 2 ft. J^oz. 45 cts.; )4oz. 65 cts.; oz. $2; )4Ib. $7. 
Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Well-known bedding plants carrying long 
flaming flower-spikes, making a fine display until frost. 3 ft. )4oz. 
35 cts.; oz. $1.20; J^lb. $4; lb. $14. 
Zurich. Dwarf scarlet, very early. 2 ft. )4oz. 40 cts.; )4oz. 70 cts.; 
oz. $2.25; MIb. $7.75; lb. $28. 
SCABIOSA 
Fine for cutting, and showy in the garden. Easily raised from seed, 
blooming continuously from early summer until frost. 
Annual Varieties 
Sow indoors early, set out in May, or sow outside in April. 3 feet. 
Improved Giant-flowered. The beautiful, fulf-petaled flowers are 
held erect on long, wiry, slender stems. Fine for cutting. Black- 
Purple, Crimson, Lavender, Rose, White, Yellow, and Mixed. 
Each, !,4oz. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 141b. $1.15; lb. $3.75 
Salvia splendens 
Perennial Scabiosa 
Peach Blossom. A beautiful peach-blossom-pink. Very large, perfect 
blooms on long stems. The finest color in Scabiosas. 
Shasta. A pure white of enormous 
size for a Scabiosa. The flowers 
measure 3 to 3)4 inches across, 
with extremely long stems. 
Each, l /*oz. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 
V 4 lb. $1.40; lb. $4.75 
Caucasica. Hardy with large, pale blue flowers on long 
stems; valuable for cutting. 3 ft. )4oz. 40 cts.; J4 oz - 
70 cts.; oz. $2.25; MIb. $7.75. 
Columbaria. It is a very hardy, low-growing plant with 
flowers 2 to 2)4 inches across. Lavender-Blue or 
Pink. Each, ^oz. 30 cts.; )4oz. 80 cts.; oz. $2.50. 
Japonica. Beautiful lavender-blue flowers on 2)4-foot, 
bushy plants. )4oz. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; )4Ib. $1.25. 
STATICE • Sea Lavender 
Its cloud-like masses of flowers make 
borders gay for a long time, and their 
delicate coloring and light graceful habit 
make them fine for bouquets. 
Sinuata. Colors do net readily fade. 
Fine annual for cut-flowers or ever¬ 
lastings. 1 ft. True Blue, Rose. 
White, or Mixed. Each, J^oz. 10 
cts.; oz. 30 cts.; )4Ib. 90cts.; lb. $2.90. 
Bonduelli. Golden yellow. )4oz. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; )41b. 90 cts.; Ib. $2.90. 
Incana, Mixed. Hardy perennial with 
large, branching heads of mauve, pink, 
white, and red flowers, for drying for 
winter decoration. l4 in. )4oz. 15 
cts.; oz. 50 cts.; J4Ib. $1.40; Ib. $4.75. 
Latifolia, Blue. Fine lavender-blue 
perennial variety for winter bouquets. 
Statice sinuata. True Blue )4oz. 30c.; oz. $1 ;J4Ib. $3.50; lb. $12.75. 
STOCKS * Gilliflower 
Do best on a medium light, moist soil, with some shade in hot weather. 
Start seed indoors in March or sow outdoors in April. 
Large-flowering Dwarf Ten-Weeks (Cut-and-Come-Again). 10 inches 
high, very free-flowering, producing a high percentage of doubles. 
Light Blue Brilliant Rose White 
Canary-Yellow Flesh-Pink Purple 
Blood-Red Carmine 
Each of above, Vsoz. 40 cts.; *4<>z. 70 cts.; oz. $2.25; V^lb. $7.75 
Mixed, )4oz. 35 cts.; )4oz. 55 cts.; oz. $1.75; )4Ib. $6 
Improved Giant Perfection (Cut-and-Come-Again). Large spikes of 
double flowers from early summer to fall. 2 ft. 
Silvery Lilac Rose Canary-Yellow White Mixed 
Each, V»oz. 40 cts.; Vioz. 70 cts.; oz. $2.25; V^b. $7.75 
Fine Mixed for Open Ground. )4oz. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; )4Ib. $2. 
Peach Blossom Scabiosas 
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