California Bulbs, Rock Plants, Unusual Perennials 
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(S E D U M S — Continued) 
Purdyii is a most dainty little rock plant with flat round rosettes of spathu- 
late leaves with new plant at side reproduced at end of little slender straw¬ 
berry-like runners. There are two fine forms, both little gems. 
Purdyii, Form No. 1 is the type. Very dwarf and compact. Foliage deep green 
and takes on winter color. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
Purdyii, Form No. 2. Larger and less compact and light green. 25 cts. each; 
3 for 65 cts. • h j j 
Spathulifolium is of more open growth than Orec/onum, and has rich red 
tints to leaf and flowering stem. Fine. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. See cut, page 30. 
Stenopetalum major. The typical species makes a mass less than 2 in. high 
but this bold variety that I have just discovered is almost as strong as 
S. Reflexum of Asia and makes a handsome moss-like mlass. Each 30 cts; 
3 for 75 cts. 
Sedum New Species No. 3. An entirely new species from Oregon. A compact 
clump not over an inch high of many crowded 1-inch rosettes. So densely cov¬ 
ered with a white powder as to greatly resemble an encrusted Saxifrage. Most 
distinct. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 
I find that our Western Sedums, at least here in a sunny climate, do much 
better with some shade. An exposure where they have sun in the forenoon and 
shade in the afternoon answers very well, but one where sun and shade alter¬ 
nate throughout the day, as, for instance, where shaded by a rather open- 
headed deciduous tree, is still better. Purdyi, shaded most of the day by open 
oaks, does much better than in a sunnier place. 
THE STOLONIFERUM GROUP 
Also Known as Spurium, Cupreum, Lydium 
These handsome Sedums form low, carpet-like masses very attractive and 
evergreen. The leaves are not thick or fleshy. The flowers are quite showy. 
Spurium. Dense foliage mass is an inch high, often taking on bronzed tints. 
Flowers pink, on 6 inch stems. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
Var. Coccineum. Has showy crimson flowers. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
STRONG-GROWING SEDUMS, NOT MOSSY OR SPREADING 
These sorts are too large for the small rock garden, but in a large rock garden 
they make most interesting groups. 
Altissimum has round leaves. It makes an interesting, tree-like growth. Pre¬ 
viously offered as Arboreum. 25 cts. each. 
Ewersii is a little like sieboldii, but more erect; 4 to 12 inches high, with 
pink or pale violet flowers. 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. 
Fabaria. A tall and very strong species with attractive blue-green foliage. 
Flowers lilac-purple. Each 30 cts. 
Color of flowers variable from white to purple. Each 30 cts. 
Japonicum macrophyllum. Rather are with broad glaucous leaves and yellow 
flowers. Height to 18 inches. 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. 
Kamtschaticum is an interesting plant 6 to 10 inches high with yellow flowers. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Maximowiczii is related to spectabile and has a strong stem 12 to 18 inches 
high, with yellow flowers. 30 cts. each. 
Middendorfii. Close clump 8 in. high with long narrow rounded leaves which 
turn reddish in late season. Flowers yellow in August. Quite distinct and 
pretty. 35 cts. each. 
Nicaeense. A small form of Altissimum in which the mature foliage resem¬ 
bles Arboreum. 30 cts. each. 
Sieboldii, 6 to 8 inches high, makes a dense cluster, and has most attractive 
bluish-green foliage and pink flowers. It is a fine plant in any place and one 
of the best hanging basket plants that I know of. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Strong plants, 35 cts. each. 
Spectabile. is a strong species, 1 to 2 feet high, with rose-colored flowers. 
Fine garden plant. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
