SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
The perennial Sedums have been termed the backbone of the Ameri¬ 
can rock garden, because they so readily adapt themselves to so many 
varied conditions. They will thrive most anywhere, but prefer sun and 
sandy soil. Nearly all varieties have thick evergreen foliage. 
ALBUM. 2 to 3 inches. June—July. Thick waxy foliage and white flowers. Good 
rock plant. 
SEXANGULARE. 4 inches. July. Bright yellow star-shaped flowers. 
SPECTABILIS. 18 inches. August—September. One of the best of the tall Stone- 
crops Broad thick leaves and immense flat heads of showy rose-colored flowers in the 
fall. 
SPURIUM COCCINEUM. 6 inches. July. Very showy trailing variety with 
crimson flowers. 
ST0L0N1FERUM. 6 inches. July — August. A very desirable rock plant. Pur¬ 
plish-pink flowers in mid-summer. 
PRICES 
Blooming size plants, your choice of the above varieties of Sedum, 
25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
STATICE (Great Sea Lavender) 
LATIFOUA. 2 feet, August— 
September. Tufts of leathery leaves 
close to the ground, from which 
spring immense branching plumes 
of purplish-blue flowers. Although 
a fine border plant, it is prized 
more as a dried flower for winter 
bouquets. Pkt., 10c. Blooming 
size plants, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 
12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Sweet Rocket 
(Hesperis) 
2 feet. May—June. An old-fash¬ 
ioned perennial garden plant; also 
known as Dame’s Violet; spikes of 
showy, fragrant flowers resembling 
stocks. Excellent for naturalizing 
among shrubbery or for planting in 
a permanent border; grand for cut¬ 
ting. 
LAVENDER PURPLE. Pkt., 8c. 
WHITE. Pkt.. 8c. 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 8c. 
Blooming size plants, either 
color, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Statice Latifolia 
(30c Each) 
Sweet William 
Veronica 
Popular garden flower, showing a won¬ 
derful array of vivid colors in fancy pat¬ 
terns. Flowers are shaped, clustered and 
colored much like Phlox, the markings, 
however, being more sharply defined. 
MIXED COLORS. Pink, white, scarlet and 
crimson shades, some with beautiful colored cen¬ 
ters and borders, variegated, blended and suf¬ 
fused. A fine mixture of both delicate and gor¬ 
geous colors. Pkt., 10c. 
TI TMf P A Saxifraga. 6 inches. July—Sep- 
1 Ul’ll^/Atember. a splendid dwajf hardy 
perennial plant, bearing throughout the entire sea¬ 
son numerous delicate rose blossoms. Will thrive 
anywhere, but is especially adapted for the 
rockery or the margin of the hardy border. Pkt., 
10c. Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 
12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
VERONICA (Blue Bird Flower) 
(Speedwell) 
LONGIFOLIA BLUE. 2 feet. July-September. 
A tine hardy border plant with stout, erect spikes 
of intense deep blue flowers; fine for cutting. 
Pkt., 8c. Blooming size plants, 30c each ; 3 for 
75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
REPENS. 2-4 inches. May. Of trailing habit. 
Good for rockery or stepping stones. Flowers 
blue. Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 
12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
Sedum Spectabilis 
(25c Each: 12 for $1.75) 
Sweet Rocket (Hesperis) 
Sweet William 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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