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THE PALISADES NURSERIES CATALOGUE 
*Sedum —Stonecrop 
A very diverse but charming group of plants, most 
of them dwarf, evergreen perennials, with pretty leaves 
in rosettes, and a profusion of brilliantly colored flowers, 
that make them exceptionally desirable in the rock 
garden or in the crevices of old walls, etc. Some are 
taller growing, beautiful-flowered border varieties, 
that are an adjunct to any garden. 
Acre. (Wall Pepper.) Beautiful light green foliage, 
and yellow flowers in masses; much used for edging 
and carpeting bare spots, especially in cemeteries. 
Album. Pretty dwarf creeping variety, bronze foliage, 
white flowers. 
Ewersi. A soft blue-gray trailing variety with rose color¬ 
ed flowers. 4 inches. 7-9. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. 
Glaucum. Dwarf spreading growth of a beautiful soft 
blue-gray shade and white flowers with red buds. 
4 inches. 7-9. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. 
Pruniatum Fosterii. Compact reddish green foliage 
changing to rich red during winter. Pink flowers. 3 
inches. 6-8. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 
Reflexus. (Stone Orpine.) Dwarf variety and one of the 
best ground covers, growing in the driest positions. 
Yellow flowers. Stems form a crest like a Coxcomb. 
Sarmentosa. Beautiful light green foliage, and yellow 
flowers in masses; much used for edging, carpeting, 
and hanging over walls. 
Sexangulare. (Love Entangle.) Yellow flowers, used 
for carpet beds mostly. 
Sieboldii. Gray foliage edged with rose. Pale pink 
flowers. 8 inches. August. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 
Spectabile. (Showy Sedum.) Most popular of the 
Sedums and used for the greatest number of pur¬ 
poses; showy, flat heads of rose colored to purple 
flowers. 18 inches to 2 feet. 9-10. 
Spirea Japonica 
—Brilliant. A much richer colored form than Specta¬ 
bile, being bright amaranth. 
Stoloniferum coccineum. (Crimson Stonecrop.) A 
plant largely used by European florists in cemetery 
work. Handsome masses of crimson flowers; a fine 
trailing cover plant, uncommon in this country, 
but desirable. 3 inches. 7-8. 
Sempervivum —House Leek 
Hen and Chickens 
From Latin, semper—always, and vivio—to live; in 
allusion to the tenacity of life common to plants of this 
genus. 
A large group of extremely interesting and singular 
alpine plants mostly in the form of short fleshy rosettes 
of leaves, from which are sent out the flower stalks. 
They are used in carpet bedding for the leaves, which 
are extremely attractive in color. 
Araclinoideum. (Cobweb or Spider Web Houseleek.) 
Rosettes threaded with a white cobweb-like down; 
flowers bright red, with purple filaments. 3 to 4 
inches. 6. 
Globiferum. (Hen and Chickens; House Leek.) Ro¬ 
settes of red-brown tipped leaves surrounded by 
small clusters on prostrate stems. Flowers pale yellow 
flushed with purple. 4 inches. 7. 
Tectorum. (Bullock’s Eye; Old Man and Woman.) 
Rosette of leaves pale green with a disticnt red- 
brown tip; flowers pale red, keeled with deeper red. 
Filaments bright purple. 1 foot. 7. 
*Sidalcea —Greek Mallow 
False Larkspur 
Hardy perennials with spikes of very showy flowers, 
that are recommended for the hardy border, and are of 
easy culture. 
Candida. Pure white flowers about 1 inch across on 
erect, spike-like racemes. 2 feet 6 inches. 6-8. 
Rosy Gem. Beautiful new variety flowers, resembling 
larkspur in appearance. 4 feet. 6-7. 
*Silene —Catclifly; Campion 
Group of charming alpine plants, with bloom lasting 
from spring until fall, making them excellent subjects 
for rock garden. 
Asterias grandiflora. Distinct and handsome species 
with carmine-scarlet flowers. 3 feet. 7-8. 
Alpestris. Glistening white. 4 inches. 7-8. 
Schafta. (Moss Campion.) A charming rock plant. 
Close growing tufts of green foliage and bright pink 
flowers. 4 inches. 6-9. Price, any of the above, 
30c each; $3.00 per dozen. 
*Spirea —Meadow Sweet 
Goat’s Beard 
(See also Astilbe) 
From the Greek, spirea— a band or wreath; allud¬ 
ing to the fitness of the plants for forming into garlands. 
Elegant border plants, with beautiful wavy plumes 
of dainty blossoms, and delicate, finely-cut foliage, 
preferring a half-shaded position in rich soil. 
America. Silvery lavender-pink flowers, spikes 20 
inches long with graceful shiny dark green foliage. 
Handsome. 
Gladstone. Graceful pure white sprays of flowers 
borne on sturdy stems. 2 feet. 
Gloria. Exquisite plumes of vivid dark rose. One 
of the most beautiful. 3 feet. 
Pink Pearl. Delicate silvery-pink tiny plumes borne 
in abundance on long flower stems. 2 x /2 feet. 6-7. 
PRICE FOR STRONG PLANTS OF ALL VARIETIES NAMED ON THIS PAGE, except where otherwise 
noted, 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. No less than three plants of one variety furnished at dozen 
rates, or twenty at hundred rates. 
