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SILENE ARMERIA—CATCHFLY 
An annual producing a solid mass of bloom in red, pink and 
white from May to August. Height 1 ft. MIXED. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 
lb. $1.60. 
ORIENTAIi SPEENDENS—A splendid hardy perennial fine for cut¬ 
ting or for the hardy border bearing fine large bright rosy pink flow¬ 
ers with a delicious perfume from June to September. Height 18 in. 
Easy to raise from seed. Space the plants 2 feet apart. T. pkt. 10c; 
Vs oz. 30c; 1 oz. $2.00. 
SIEENE AEPESTRIS—Hardy perennial rock plant of dwarf com¬ 
pact growth, a model of elegance in or out of bloom. Flowers in 
sheets of glistening white from May to July, therefore a plant that 
will show the grower a profit and that will sell in quantities. Height 
6 in. T. pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 30c; % oz. 55c; oz. $4.00. 
8INNINGIA— See Gloxinia Regina. 
SOLANUM—JERUSALEM CHERRY 
Of dwarf branching habit, with shiny small oval shaped leave* 
loaded with bright scarlet cherry like fruits. Fine pot plant easily 
raised from seed. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
SPIREA JAPONICA— See Astilbe. 
STATICE—SEA LAVENDER 
The flowers of Statice are very useful in bouquets either fresh or 
dried. Easily raised from seed. All varieties require deep soil and 
sunny position, the perennial varieties should be left undisturbed for 
several years. In bloom from June to August. 
Statice Eatifolia 
STATICE EATIFOEIA is a handsome perennial plant of easy culture, 
growing about 2 feet high. Planted in deep soil and left undis¬ 
turbed will produce graceful, deep blue flowers for many years. 
Blooms from June to August. Cut it when in full bloom, about 20 
stalks to a bunch, hang up and let dry. When perfectly dry, close 
the tops of the bunches tightly together and wrap up in paper to 
keep the dust off and store away. When ready to use it, sprinkle 
the bunches before unwrapping. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 60c; lb. 
$ 6 . 00 . 
PEANTS—Strong two year old field grown $1.20 per doz., $8.00 per 
100 . 
STATICE INCANA NANA—Bears on much branched stalks great 
numbers of pale lavender flowers, presenting cloud-like appearance. 
Hardy perennial. Height 15 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
SINNUATA—A most useful annual variety growing from 2 to 3 feet 
tall and producing brightly colored flowers that retain their lively 
color when dried. Really a splendid flower for bouquets, both fresh 
or dried. BLUE-EAVENDER—DEEP PINK—MIXED. Any color: 
T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00. 
SUWOROVI—Produces long branched spikes of light rose flowers 
shaded with crimson. Easily raised annual. Height 2 feet. For a 
winter crop Suworovi is sown under glass in the late fall. Sown in 
February, later transferred to cold frames, will give a crop the last 
of May. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $12.00. 
STATICE TARTARICA—A hardy perennial variety, flowers white, 
the best sort for drying. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
STATICE BONDUEEEI—Fine for bouquets and indespensable for dry 
bouquets and wreaths. Flowers large, clustered at the end of stalks, 
of golden yellow color. The plants are of neat habit, 18 inches tall. 
Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past. Annual. T. pkt. 10c; 
oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
STATICE CASPIA—Perennial variety‘producing graceful sprays of 
lavender and white flowers valuable both as fresh cut flowers or 
dried. Also called “Baby Statice.” T. pkt. 15c; -fa oz. 25c; % oz. 45c; 
1 oz. $3.00. 
STATICE DUMOSA—See novelties. 
SMILAX—CLIMBER 
A graceful, tuberous rooted, perennial climber, none surpassing it 
for its glossy deep green most delicate foliage. Fine for vases and 
baskets. Sow from December to March, soak the seed 24 hours be¬ 
fore sowing. Height 6 to 10 feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.20. 
C r TV'If' , I£'C For a crop of flowers for Decoration Day, sow early 
^ 1 j n February, transplant in the bench in March, set the 
plants 4 inches apart if you intend to grow the single spike or 10 
inches apart if you rub out the terminal flower as soon as formed 
and force the plant to branch out. The branched plants will give 8 to 
10 spikes that will make up well in bouquets and sprays, those with 
single spikes one only, but this very handsome and large. For beat 
results sow the seed thinly and avoid stiff soil or soil containing im¬ 
perfectly decayed manure, cover with clean sand about % inch and 
water only when the soil is dry and always in the early part of the 
day. To get nice, bushy plants for bedding purposes transplant 
them several times. Plant on a cloudy day or shade the plants the 
first day as they are apt to wilt when first set out. In beds stocks 
should stand a foot apart. 
Double 10 Weeks Stocks 
LARGE DOUBLE TEN WEEKS 
Best bedding variety, plants well branched, foot high, in bloom 
from May to September. GRAND ROUGE, blood red, MOUNT 
BEANC, snow white, ROSY MORN, flesh pink, SAPPHIRE, dark 
blue, MIXED—Any of them: Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.80; lb. $22.00. 
GIANT IMPROVED BISMARCK 
ALSO CALLED EARLY GLANT IMPERIAL 
The best stock for close planting, producing a high percentage 
of double flowers on fine stems 2% feet long 10 days before either 
Giant Perfection or Nice varieties. A florist moneymaker. WHITE— 
ROSE, deep rose pink, LAVENDER, clear rich lavender, CHAMOIS, 
creamy white tinted with rose, GOLDEN BALE, rich canary yellow, 
RED, fiery red, DARK BLUE—MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 15c; 
Vs oz. 45c; oz. $3.00. 
Early Giant Imperial Golden Rose —Pleasing light rose-pink, 
toned, golden-yellow in the center of each individual floret. 
Flowers large, very double on long stems. A wonderful cut 
flower. T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 45c. 
Early Giant Imperial Antique Copper—Very outstanding, 
Lustrous red, overlaid with copper. The two colors form a 
most pleasing antique copper effect. T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 45c. 
Early Giant Imperial Royal Purple —Tall, extra large and 
double, color velvety violet purple. T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 45c. 
