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Double Sunflower 
SUNFLOWER—HELIANTHUS 
The tall growing varieties should always be planted in groups 
to make a background for dwarfer plants All Sunflowers are gross 
feeders and require rich soil and full exposure to the sun. They 
bloom from early summer till frost and are excellent cut flowers. 
Plant seed in the open in April and May. Annuals. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED DOUBLE—Light yellow, very large 
and double, with feathered petals resembling somewhat the double 
Chrysanthemum of the florist. Height 6 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 
lb. $3.00. 
CUCU3IERIFOLIUS MINIATURE DOUBLE—The flowers are small, 
extremely double with a brown colored center, very handsome. The 
plant produces hundreds of blooms which are first class as cut 
flowers. Height 5 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $3.00. 
SPECIAL MIXTURE—Embraces all the choice Sunflowers, both dou¬ 
ble and single. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $3.00. 
STACHYS LANATA 
Hardy perennial with ornamental woolly and thick silvery white 
foliage in dense tufts. Splendid for bedding and borders. A long 
lived perennial if planted in full sun and well drained position. 
Height when in bloom 2 ft. Height of leaves 8 inches. Flowers dark 
rose pink. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
STRAWFLOWERS—SPECIAL MIXTURE 
This mixture contains every variety of strawflower that is worth 
growing and in all colors. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00. 
STRELITZIA REGINAE pSS 
The leaves of this plant are paddle shaped, foot long, 
deep green, stiff and shiny, borne on upright stalks twice the 
length of the leaves, the flowers of most peculiar and strik¬ 
ing form, orange and blue in color. Unexcelled as a speci¬ 
men in lawn, as a pot plant, and whenever the unsual, beauti¬ 
ful and strongly effective is wanted. Vigorous grower, eas¬ 
ily raised from seed, will stand much neglect but given strong 
soil, plenty of water and placed in full sunlight it will prove 
to be a plant that will be much talked about by all who see 
it. Grow rather cool, 50 degrees at night is sufficient. Ten¬ 
der perennial 3 V 2 ft. tall. The seed germinates in 6 to 8 
weeks from date of sowing and must be started in heat. 4 
seeds 50c; 10 seeds $1.10. 
SWAINSONIA GRANDIFLORA 
An elegant plant with large white, pink and red flowers and 
delicate bright green foliage, excellent for bouquets, as a green, in 
basket and design work, for high class wreaths and sprays and as a 
substitute for Valley in brides bouquets. Readily started from seed. 
Grow in a 50 deg. house, give rich soil and plenty of sun. The 
flowers resemble somewhat sweet peas, the plants are in bloom al¬ 
most every day in the year if kept in a large pot or tub so as to 
restrict them as to root room. Once you try Swainsonia you will not 
be without it. Tender perennial. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 
oz. 30c. 
STATICE—SEA LAVENDER 
Very useful in bouquets either fresh or dried. Easily raised from 
seed. All varieties require deep soil and sunny position, the peren¬ 
nial varieties should be left undisturbed for several years. 
STATICE LATIFOLIA is a handsome perennial plant of easy culture, 
growing about 2 feet high. Planted in deep soil and left undis¬ 
turbed will produce graceful, deep blue flowers for many years. 
Blooms from June to August. Cut it when in full bloom, about 20 
stalks to a bunch, hang up and let dry. When perfectly dry, close 
the tops of the bunches tightly together and wrap up in paper to 
keep the dust off and store away. When ready to use it, sprinkle 
the bunches before unwrapping. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
PLANTS—Strong two year old field grown $1.20 per doz., $8.00 per 
100, not prepaid. 
STATICE INCANA NANA—Bears on much branched stalks groat 
numbers of pale lavender flowers, presenting cloud-like appearance. 
Hardy perennial. Height 15 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
SINNUATA—A most useful annual variety growing from 2 to 3 feet 
tall and producing brightly colored flowers that retain their lively 
color when dried. Really a splendid flower for bouquets, both fresh 
or dried. BLUE—LAVENDER—DEEP PINK—MIXED. Any color: 
T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00. 
SUWOROVI—Produces long branched spikes of light rose flowers 
shaded with crimson. Easily raised annual. Height 2 feet. For a 
winter crop Suworovi is sown under glass in the late fall. Sown in 
February, later transferred to cold frames, will give a crop the last 
of May. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $12.00. 
STATICE TARTARICA—A hardy perennial variety, flowers white, 
the best sort for drying. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
STATICE BONDUELLI—Fine for bouquets and indispensible for dry 
bouquets and wreaths. Flowers large, clustered at the end of stalks, 
of golden yellow color. Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past. 
Annual. Height 18 in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
STATICE CASPIA—Perennial variety producing graceful sprays of 
lavender and white flowers valuable both as fresh cut flowers or 
dried. Also called “Baby Statice.” T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 25c; % oz. 
45c; oz. $3.00. 
STATICE PUBERULA 
A new hardy perennial of extreme beauty Flowers in huge 
umbells borne on several stalks above a cushion of elegant foliage 
five months after sowing, of the deepest and brightest violet-blue 
color. Fine for pots, rockery and borders. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 40c. 
STREPTOCARPUS—Winter blooming greenhouse plant. Flowers 
large, trumpet shaped in shades of violet, pink rose down to pure 
white. What we offer is seed saved from the finest, large flowered 
hybrids, the best money can buy. Treat same as Gloxinia and 
Saintpaulia. Seed very fine. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Statice, Gypsophyla and the Florist 
When fresh flowers are high in price and scarce, dried statice 
and gypsophyla will save the situation as they can be used in 
every case almost, when wreaths and funeral designs are needed. 
And you save money. Store the sprays in a dry place, protect 
from dust and sprinkle the tops a few hours before needed so that 
they will absorb moisture and not crumb so easily. You will save 
yourself worry, expense and the customer will be just as well pleased 
as if fresh flowers were used. 
OUR TRADE PACKETS 
are double the quantity of retail packets. Our packets are well 
filled with fresh seed of strong germination, strictly true to name. 
When It comes to quality our seeds are 100 per cent. 
Statice Latifolia 
