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ers so freely produced. Sow in sand, loam or pvut, m 
the house, and transplant into the garden when warm. 
Is perfectly hardy. 
8tatice, Tatarica, hardy, herbaceous perennial from 
Russia, producing an abundance of pink ilcw- 
Stock, night scented, mathiola tricuspidata, val¬ 
uable for edgings of beds ; blossoms profusely 
till killed by frost. Mauve like, sweet scented 
flowers. This and the preceding are hardy 
annuals. .15 
ers. Qne and a half feet high..25 
SUMMER CYPRESS —(See Belvidere). 
STEV1A. 
A genus of plants, producing white and purple flow- 
s which are of great value, and largely used in bou- 
jeta. If transplanted in the spring, ;n open beds, they 
bom in autumn, but are more valuable ;n green-house 
conservatory as winter flowering plants; they are in- 
fcper ruble to the florist. Sow seeds in spring, in sandy 
am, and give protection in severe weather. Hardy 
frennial. 
tevia, serrata, white... .. 10 
44 purpurea, purple ... .. 5 
STIPA (See Feather Grass). 
STOCK. 
SUNFLOWER—(Helianthus). 
Adapted by its stately growth for a back-ground to a 
lawn, or a screen to hide unsightly places. It is also 
raised as an absorbent of miasma in damp or ill-drained 
situations, thus preventing fevers. The flowers are I 
really quite attractive. Plant the seed in spring, where 
desired, and thin to four feet apart in rows. Hardy an¬ 
nual ; five feet high. 
Sunflower, double (Helianthus Californicus fl. 
Pi.). very double .; 
44 Large Russian, a very tall growing, single va¬ 
riety, often fifteen to twenty feet high ; the 
stalks are sometimes used for fuel.5 
The Stock lues for many years been a general favor¬ 
ite, but of late years the Germans have grown them in 
*uch perfection that they are considered almost indis¬ 
pensable where a fine display is wanted. The seed is 
grown with such great care that a very large proportion 
of double flowers are produced from the seed, and of 
great fragrance and beauty. To have them in bloom 
early, start in hot-bed, and transplant when small into 
pots, and turn out in June to open border. They will 
blossom late, in the season if planted in open ground. 
Hardy annual; one foot high. 
8 tock, double German Ten Week, J,If teen sepa¬ 
rate colors mixed . fine . ...10 
44 Brompton, blooms well in winter; flowers very 
fragrant. Half-hardy biennial; one and a 
half feet high. Six best colors mixed .10 
44 Emperor, or Perpetual this beautiful and 
splendid variety of stock will bloom several 
years if protected from the frost; and if plant¬ 
ed in pets early in spring, in green-house, will 
bloom the first autumn. The pots should be 
kept in a dry, cool place during winter, after 
blooming. The magnificent spikes of blocru 
arc very •"•ch and attractive, and for individu¬ 
al specimens are unequaled. Tender pen:.“dal; 
one and a half feet high. Twelve most beau - 
HjHi color* . ... ..15 
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sweet scented. .no oc.u-.'mc ue.uf obfeerwole 
at a great distance, anil as agreeaole as mig¬ 
nonette ; purple flowers 
SWEET PEAS—(Lathyrus Odoratus). 
Showy, free flowering climber, and deservedly one of 
the most popular annuals that enrich the flower garden. 
The flowers are very freely produced, white, red, crim¬ 
son, purple, black and striped, and quire fragrant. Plant 
four inches deep, very early in spring- the earlier the 
better. Hoe the earth towards the vines without ridg¬ 
ing, and give support to the vine to run upon. HarcJ 
annual; six feet high. 
Sweet Peas, purple .5 
44 44 scarlet. 5 
44 44 striped.5 
44 44 Painted Lady.... .5 
44 44 invincible scarlet.5 
44 4 4 4 4 black_ .. ..5 
44 44 mixed.j 
4 * 44 Violet Queen, a new and very beau 
titul variety, introduced by Messrs. Carter, of 
London ; of rather dwarf habit, the colors 
ranging from deep mauve to light violet.10 
SWEET SULTAN—(Centaurea). 
Handsome border plant of easy culture, bearing very 
fragrant, double, deep purple blossoms, from July to 
October. They produce a striking effect in mixed bord¬ 
ers, and are extremely useful for forming bouquets of 
cut flpwers in connection with other colored flowers. 
Plant where required, in spring, and thin to six inches 
apart. Hardy annual ; two feet high. 
Centaurea, moschata atropurpurea, double purple 5 
