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PORTULACA—Continued 
Finest Double Mixed Colors —Resemble beau¬ 
tiful double Roses, though only two inches in 
diameter. Several colors, very showy, sow in 
beds. Will produce about 40% single flowers. 
| oz., 40c. ; pkt., 10 
Primrose- —See Evening Primrose. 
Pyrethrtjm —See Chrysanthemum. 
Ricinus —See Castor Beans. 
Rock Cress— See Arabis. 
SALPIGLOSSIS—Painted Tongue □ 
(Variabilis superbissima) 
(Normal germination, 5-10 days) 
This is a very easily grown annual 24 to 30 inches 
tall, which blooms from mid-summer until frost. 
Blossoms are funnel shaped, gloxina-like in 
their velvety appearance and veined with gold. 
One of the very finest annuals. Our mixture 
covers a very large range of colors. Prefers 
sandy soil and partial shade. Salpiglossis was 
brought to civilization from the w’ilds of Chile. 
Emperor Gloxiniaflora Mixed. J oz., 36c.; pkt., 10 
SALVIA or SAGE DO 
(Normal germination, 5-10 days) 
A half-ounce should raise 1000 plants. Sow seed in 
hot-bed or box in house and plant out when ground 
is warm, or sow outdoors when the Apple is in 
bloom. In bloom 60 days. 2 feet spread. Likes 
full sun. 
The Sage offered by Landreth will produce, when 
well-grown, 150-200 spikes to the plant. These 
spikes are often 14 inches long. The scarlet 
varieties w r e owe to Brazil. 
Splendens (Scarlet Sage/n. , \ oz., 76c.; pkt., 10 
Bonfire or Clara BedmanQ —A fine variety, 3 feet 
high; forms a dense compact bush. Brilliant 
scarlet. \ oz., 76c.; pkt., 10 
-fc-FarinaceaO—3 feet. Perennial. Surmounting 
dense tufts of attractive foliage, rise spikes of 
light lavender-blue flowers. Blooms first year if 
started early. Flowers may be dried, and used 
as an everlasting. Is a native Texan. 
| oz., 46c. ; pkt., 10 
Satin Flower-— See Godetia. 
SCARLET RUNNER BEAN □ 
(Phaseolus coccineus) 
(Normal germination, 5-6 days) 
These vines grow 8-12 feet, and are covered all 
season with showy clusters of blossoms of brilliant 
scarlet. Excellent for covering fences or trellises. 
The beans which follow the flowers may be eaten 
while young and tender. A native tropical Amer¬ 
ican variety. 1 lb., 36c.; pkt., 10 
Shasta Daisy —See Chrysanthemum. 
Snapdragon —See Antirrhinum. 
Swan River Daisy —See Brachycome. 
Sweet Sultan —See Centaurea Imperialis. 
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride) O 
(Normal germination, 10-15 days) 
Pincushion Flower, known the world over as 
Mourning Bride. Easy culture; blooms all the 
season. Fine for cutting. 2 to 3 feet high. Long 
straight stems. Sow early to secure best results. 
Thrives in any good soil with sunny exposure. 
Native of Europe. 
Ageratum Blue. i oz., 26c.; pkt., 10 
Fiery Scarlet. \ oz., 26c.; pkt., 10 
Peach Blossom Pink . \ oz., 26c.; pkt., 10 
Shasta White .} oz., 26c. ; pkt., 10 
Black Prince .; oz., 26c.; pkt., 10 
Bloomsdale Mixed .| oz., 20c.; pkt., 10 
SCABIOSA CAUCASICA O 
(Normal germination, 10-25 days) 
Perennial Scabiosa is a most delightful novelty. 
Originally a native of Siberia, it has made a place 
for itself in the modern garden. With fine long 
stems, it keeps a long time in water. Flowers 
more than 3 inches across, which are produced all 
Summer on 3 foot stems. 
Isaac House Strain Giant Hybrids —Blooms 
June to October, in various shades of blue and 
lavender, very large, and fringed and ruffled. 
This British strain is without doubt, the finest 
offered today.| oz., 70c.; pkt., 16 
SCHIZANTHUS (Poor Man’s Orchid) □ 
(Normal germination, 5-10 days) 
Dr. Badger’s Hybrid Mixed —Seed germinates 
readily, and in a few weeks plants are a mass of 
bloom. The finely cut foliage adds greatly to the 
attractiveness of the plant. Mainly pastel shades 
in this mixture. 18 inches.. . | oz., 80c. ; pkt., 20 
Scabiosa Caucasica (Perennial) 
