Ricinus • Castor-Oil Bean Culture 2 
This picturesque, showy and imposing foliage plant resembles 
a magnificent semi-tropical shrub. As a specimen it makes a 
pyramid of gigantic star-like leaves; planted thickly it forms 
a screen. Sow in pots indoors in March, or outdoors in May. 
Gibsoni. Large leaves of a dark purplish red. Ht. 5 ft. 
Zanzibarensis, Mixed. Enormous, beautifully Iobed leaves 
from light green to purplish red. Ht. 12 to 14 ft. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Salpiglossis • Painted Tongue Culture 2 
These showy plants from Brazil bear beautiful, funnel- 
shaped flowers having dark veins on a ground which varies 
from white to crimson, yellow, orange, and blue. Of easiest 
culture, succeeding in any good soil in a sunny position, and 
bloom freely from midsummer until frost. Splendid for cut¬ 
ting. Sow outdoors in spring and thin to stand 1 foot apart. 
Candelabra, Mixed. Instead of branching out from the 
bottom, the plants send up a strong center stem. The side 
branches are full of beautifully marked, large, petunia-like 
flowers. The flowers are larger than the ordinary Salpi¬ 
glossis, and the colorings include the finest orchid shades. 
Ht. 2 to 2]/2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; H°z. 25 cts. 
Candelabra Salpiglossis 
The Scarlet Sages are ex¬ 
tremely popular for showy 
bedding effects. Few plants 
are more cheerful or more 
colorful than Salvia. 
Salvia splendens 
Salvia • Sage Culture 2 
One of our most handsome summer- and autumn-flowering 
plants, literally ablaze with brilliant flowers. Sow seed early 
in boxes, transplant to small pots, and set out when frost is 
past; or sow outdoors in May. Avoid excessive moisture. 
America (Globe of Fire). This fine variety is greatly prized 
for its compact growth. The plants develop into a globe- 
shaped bush surmounted by a profusion of sturdy, flame- 
red flower-spikes. It is the earliest and the most brilliant 
of all red Salvias. Ht. 16 in. Pkt. 25 cts.; Hoz. 75 cts. 
Bonfire. The finest Salvia for bedding. Very compact, oval 
bushes, with long spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. Gorgeous 
effects can be produced with massed Bonfire Salvia. Ht. 
2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; iHsoz. 50 cts. 
Farinacea, Blue. Used as an annual in northern latitudes. 
See Perennial List. Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; psoz. 60 cts. 
Farinacea, Blue Bedder. A greatly improved, more compact 
form of S'. farinacea, and while truly a perennial, it is best 
treated as an annual. The flowers are deeper blue and are 
good for cutting. Ht. 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Red Rocket. This is a new, very early-flowering, dwarf strain 
with intensely brilliant fiery red flowers of good size. The 
spikes are very full, making a startling splash of color when 
planted in masses. Ht. 10 in. Pkt. 35 cts. 
Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Well-known bedding plants carry¬ 
ing long flaming flower-spikes, making a fine display until 
frost. Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; H oz * 30 cts. 
Zurich. Dwarf scarlet variety, flowering early. Ht. 12 in. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; H oz * 60 cts. 
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