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Giese’s Bulb and Flower Garden 
SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES 
(R) Splendens —A low creeping plant with small phlox-like blossom 
forming a carpet of flowers, cherry pink. A rock garden gem. Plants, 
each 25c. 
SAXIFRAGA 
Probably represent the largest and most interesting family of rock 
plants. There are more than 300 varieties, of which I have a fine col¬ 
lection. 
(R) Aizoon —Fine encrusted ornamental rosettes of dainty white 
flowers. 5 inches. Plants, each 10c. 
(R) Aizoon Rosea —A bright pink flowering form of the preceding. 
Plants, each 10c. 
(R) Decipiens Rosea —Neat tufts with bright pink flowers. A recent 
introduction. 4 to 6 inches high. Plants, each 15c. 
(R) Decipiens Grandiflora —White. 10 to 12 in. Plants, each 15c. 
(R) Eastwoodiaea —Grows on damp, mossy rocks in partial shade. 
18 inches. White flowers in clusters. Plants, each 15c. 
(R) Pyramidalis —Very robust, 6 inches to 2 feet high when in 
flower. The rosettes are large and glaucous and the flowers very numerous 
in a large panicle, white speckled with crimson. June and July. 
(R) Alphinus —Dwarf, 6 inches. Plants, each 20c. 
(R) Andrewsii —12 inches. Plants, each 20c. 
(R) Silver—20 inches. Plants, each 20c. 
(R) Rhei Superba —Red. 5 inches. Plants, each 15c. 
SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
The dwarf varieties are charming plants for sunny positions in the 
rockery, and the taller kinds are good for border and rockery. They are 
interesting as well as pleasing. 
(R) Album —Quick growing, mat forming, short stems, round fat 
leaves. White flowers. 3 inches. Plants, each 15c. 
(R) Acre —Bright green, mossy foliage, good creeper, bright yellow 
flowers. 3 inches. Plants, each 15c. 
(R) Dasiphyllum —One of the finest rock plants. A compact mass 
of pale blue pearly beads strung tightly together. White flowers. A slow 
creeper. 2 inches. Plants, each 20c. 
(R) Murale —Flat, reddish foliage with white flowers having a pink 
center. 3 inches. Plants, each 20c. 
(R) Oreganum —Rosettes of fat dark green leaves. Yellow flower. 
4 inches. Plants, each 25c. 
(R) Spathulifolium —Clusters of soft gray rosettes bearing great 
heads of yellow flowers on reddish stems. A real rock plant. 4 inches. 
Plants, each 25c. 
(R) Spectabile —Broad light green foliage. Pink flower. Plants, 
each 20c. 
(R) Stenopetalum —Fine tight growing blue-green foliage. Yellow. 
8 inches. Plants, each 20c. 
(R) Yasemitensia —Odd angular leaves in half-closed rosettes. Cream 
colored flowers in heads. Creeper. 10 inches. Plants, each 15c. 
SEMPERVIVUM (Houseleek) 
Usually called “Hen and Chickens.” 
(R) Brownii (Leaves are Brown)—Small size, reddish flower, Plants, 
each 25c. 
(R) Globiferum —Medium size, red flower. Plants, each 20c. 
(R) Laggeri (Spider-Web) —Very small and fine salmon flower. 
Plants, each 20c. 
(R) Montanum —Medium size, reddish. Plants, each 15c. 
(R) Tactorum —Big rosettes, fleshy leaves, pink flowers. Plants, 
each 15c. 
SHASTA DAISY (Alaska) 
Sieger —The largest flowering daisy yet introduced; immense fluffy 
white flowers with yellow centers, measuring 4-6 inches across. Plants, 
each 15c. 
SIDALCEA 
Spicata —Geranium-like leaves, clear pink or rose hollyhock-like 
flowers in spikes. Height 2-3 feet. Plants, each 25c. 
SILENE (Catchfly) 
This delightful group of plants are very desirable for the rock 
garden. They are allied to the pinks, blooming nearly all summer and 
giving great pleasure. 
(R) Maritima —Glaucous blue foliage of a pleasing tint, makes a 
very compact mass, covered with white flowers June to August. Very fine 
for hot dry spots, stems should hang over edge of rock wall to keep 
foliage and flowers clean. 4 inches. Plants, each 30c. 
(R) Schafta —A beautiful alpine species with large bright rose pink 
or carmine flowers. Probably the best known of all the Silenes. Trailing, 
3 to 6 inches. Plants, each 20c. 
