COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
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SCABIOSA GOLDINGENSIS 
Caucasica type, flowers very large, beautifully frilled of 
bright deep lavender on long stiff stems from June to Sep¬ 
tember. Perfectly hardy. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 
{ 35c; y 8 oz. 60c; oz. $4.00. 
SIDALCEA ROSY GEM 
Hardy perennial plant with handsome spikes of pink 
flowers in June and July. Needs winter protection. T. pkt. 
10c; Vs oz. 25c; oz. $1.80. 
SILENE ARMERIA—CATCHFLY 
An annual producing a solid mass of bloom in red, pink and 
white from Mav to August. Height 1 ft. MIXED. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 
lb. $1.60. 
SILENE ORIENTAL SPLENDENS-A splendid hardy perennial fine 
for cutting or for the hardy border bearing fine large bright rosy 
pink flowers with a delicious perfume from June to September. 
Height 18 in. Easy to raise from seed. Space the plants 2 feet apart. 
T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
SILENE ALPESTRIS—Hardy perennial rock plant of dwarf com¬ 
pact growth, a model of elegance in or out of bloom. Flowers in 
sheets of glistening white from May to July, therefore a plant that 
will show the grower a profit and that will sell in quantities. Height 
6 in. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c; % oz. 55c; oz. $4.00. 
SILENE ROSE QUEEN 
Of similar usefulness as Sweet Alyssum, producing a sheet 
of brilliant bloom early in the spring. The color of Rose Queen 
Silene is glowing deep pink. The flowers are double. Highly priced 
in Europe. Will be admired here if given trial. Annual. Height 4 
in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
SILVER LACE VINE 
Polygonum Auberti. A rapid growing, drought resisting hardy 
perennial climber that grows over 10 feet tall, covering a space 8-10 
feet wide the first season in any kind of soil, even in soil and a 
position where other similar plants would not grow at all. Will 
do well on any side of the building. The vine is covered with beau¬ 
tiful, foamy, white flowers in large clusters. The plants are much 
in demand and it will pay you to have a few ready for spring sales. 
T. pkt. 20c. 
SINNINGIA—See Gloxinia Regina. 
SMILAX—CLIMBER 
A graceful, tuberous rooted, perennial climber, none surpassing 
it for its glossy deep green most delicate foliage. Fine for vases 
and baskets. Sow from December to March, soak the seed 24 hours 
before sowing. Height 6 to 10 feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.20. 
SOLANUM—JERUSALEM CHERRY 
Of dwarf branching habit, with shiny small oval shaped leaves 
loaded with bright scarlet cherry like fruits. Fine pot plant easily 
raised from seed. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
SP1REA JAPONICA— See Astilbe. 
SPERGULA PILIFERA AUREA 
Hardy perennial only two inches high, flowers rich orange yellow. 
Fine for neat beautiful flowering lawns, for edgings and rockeries. 
Does well in any kind of soil in full sun. Seed very fine but sprouts 
readily. 100 seeds 25c. 
SAPONARIA V ACC ARIA 
An annual producing masses of graceful sprays of glist¬ 
ening satiny flowers, resembling an enlarged gypsophyla. 
Very popular in European flower markets and sure to become 
popular on this side. Treat like you do Gypsophyla Elegans. 
PINK—WHITE—MIXED. T. pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 20c; 1 lb. $1.40, 
prepaid. 
SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES—Hardy, perennial, creeping plant of dense 
growth, less than a foot high, covered with a sheet of brilliant bloom 
from May to August. Unsurpassed for covering banks and in rock 
work. CRIMSON. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $S.00. 
SPIKE A ULMAKIA —Hardy perennial, flowers creamy white 
in large terminal heads on long stout stalks during June and 
July. First class cut flower. Genuinely beautiful, perfect¬ 
ly hardy, long-lived, drought and heat resisting, a real gem 
greatly deserving to be a favorite with flower lovers as well 
as professionals. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 15c. 
STEPHANOPHYSUM—JUSTIC1A 
LONGIFOLIUM—An elegant house plant, easy to raise from seed 
and blooming during winter under glass or in the house. The flow¬ 
ers are in clusters and in great numbers, of the most brilliant ver- 
million red. Blooms 12 months from date of sowing. Cut back after 
through blooming, furnishes flowers summer and winter. Half 
hardy perennial. Height 1 y 2 feet. 25 seeds 10c; 100 seeds 40c. 
STEVIA 
Stevias furnish the florist from November till March, quantities 
of graceful sprays; unexcelled for bouquets and design work. Grows 
readily from seed. Grow them outside over summer giving them 2 
feet each way, pot off early in the fall and keep over winter in a 
temperature of 40 to 50 degrees. Any soil is good for them but 
they will not stand the slightest frost. 
STEVIA SERRATA ALBA—White. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 10c; % 
oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
STEVIA PURPUREA—Purple. Height 20 in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 
15c; oz. 80c. 
STIPA ELEGANTISSIMA 
Very ornamental grass growing about 3 feet high, much used in 
dried bouquets. Start the seed indoors and plant outdoors when 
danger of frost is past. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
STIPA PENNATA—Feather Grass. Bears long pannicles of very 
feathery appearance much used in dry bouquets, from June to Sep¬ 
tember. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.60. 
SNAPDRAGON—See Antirhinum. 
STOKESIA—CORNFLOWER ASTER 
A magnificent hardy perennial The flowers, measuring 4 to 5 
inches across, are produced on stiff, long stems, making an excellent 
plant for cut flowers, for bouquets, etc. Here in Iowa it winterkills 
but it is so easy of culture and produces such handsome flowers it 
is really worth while growing as an annual. Plant 9 inches apart. 
Height 2 feet. In bloom from August to October. 
STOKESIA BLUE—Lavender blue. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20; 
lb. $10.00. 
