SOPHORA JAPONICA—jk 80 ft. Pagoda Tree. In this 
variety, pendula, the branches twist, spread and turn most 
startlingly; of gnarled thickness until toward the end they 
taper abruptly to whip-like tips. In summer the tree man¬ 
tles itself in creamy blossoms, the loose panicles sometimes 
IS inches long. Hardy in Massachusetts. Pkt. 15c. 
SOPHORA JAPONICA—The type, not pendula. Hand¬ 
some and satisfactory tree. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c. 
SOPHORA TETRAPTERA—jk 30 ft. Splendid New Zea¬ 
land tree, with racemes of handsome rich yellow flowers. 
Give sheltered position north. Pkt. 15c. 
SPARANTHERA HYBRIDS—utw(7)12. A marvelous race 
of hybrids. To the brilliant variability of Sparaxis has been 
added the odd bronzy purple and copper shadings of Strep- 
tanthera, giving a dazzling array of color combinations, 
sometimes as many as six tints in a single flower. For pot 
culture in a sunny window. Pkt. 25c. 
SPARAXIS BLEND—ufk(utw) (1) 12. Each spike carries 
a few big flowers of brightest colorings, often with con¬ 
trasting zonings. Particularly easy pot bulbs for winter dis¬ 
play. Pkt. 15c. 
SPARAXIS PILLANSI—Splendid flowers of old rose, with 
centers of clear yellow. Stems long enough for cutting. 
Pkt. 15c. 
SOUTH AFRICAN SEEDS 
Africa, and particularly the temperate southern part 
of it, has a most unique flora, richest in bulbous 
plants and in odd succulents, but it has given us 
likewise many attractive garden annuals and border 
perennials. Among offerings of African plants in this 
catalog are Vallota, Arctotis, Gyandropsis, Lachen- 
alia, Mesambryanthemum, Romulea, Lithops, Tri- 
chodiadema, Euphorbia, Morea, Watsonia, Gladiolus, 
Ixia, Sparaxis, Eucomis, Dierama, Wachendorffia, 
Ornithogalum, Lapeyrousia, Streptanthera, Calla, 
Rose Sesame, Tripteris, Helipterum, Gloriosa, Cro- 
cosmi , Tritonia, Babiana, Agapanthus, Wahlen- 
bergia, Felicia, Gazania, Cyrtanthus, Amaryllis, Ho- 
meria, Hexaglottis, Chrysobactron, etc. 
SPARTIUM JUNCEUM—qbdnh(3-4) 90. Spanish Broom. 
Whip-like branches of vivid greenness, but almost without 
leaves. These carry many fragrant blossoms in yellow but¬ 
terfly form. Seems winter-hardy on Long Island. Pkt. 15c. 
*SPECULARIA PERFOLIATA—eodnk(3)20. Odd little 
annual for naturalizing, with rather pretty violet flowers. 
Pkt. 10c. 
SPHAERALCEA REMOTA — bmh(3-5)72. Tall stems 
carry silken blossoms of daintiest pink for some three 
months. The plants are bushy and compact. Glossy “maple” 
foliage. Pkt. 15c. 
SPIGELIA MARILANDICA—ery(3-4)10. Clustered trum¬ 
pets, narrow and erect, gleaming coral red, but expanding 
to buff-amber stars at the top. Excellent. Usually stated 
to need moisture and slight shade, but I have had most 
satisfactory results in full sun and in ordinary garden soil. 
Pkt. 25c. 
SPIRANTHES CERNUA—rcnzh(w) (4)20. Ladies Tresses. 
Handsome hardy Orchid, with fragrant flowers of rich 
cream in twisted spiral clusters. Pkt. 20c. 
SPIREA TOMENTOSA—qbnmh(3)60. Tall spires, densely, 
rluffily pink. Really good. Pkt. 15c. 
SPREKELIA—See Amaryllis formosissima. 
STANLEYA PINNATA — bdh(2)36. Spidery flowers like 
a hardy golden Cleome. Pkt. 15c. 
STAPELIA BLEND — htw(7-l)10. For an easy, but 
bizarre, house plant, try Stapelia. Thick, leafless stems, 
green or purple shaded, with flanged and jagged corners. 
Gigantic thick-petalled flowers in starfish form, cream or 
ochre, with weird bandings, embossings, and variegations 
of brown or violet. Pkt. 25c. 
STAPELIA VARIEGATA — htw(7-l)10. A particularly 
interesting species, with marbled stems, and flowers varie¬ 
gated purple and brown on buff. Pkt. 25c. 
STATICE—See Limonium. 
STELLARIA PUBERA—rnsth(l)8. Creamy white blos¬ 
soms, excessively fringed, for several spring weeks. I like 
it. Pkt. 20c. 
STENANTHIUM ROBUSTUM — cbmsty(3) 50. Splendid 
spikes of feathery bloom; misty spray, carved in ivory. 
Pkt. 15c. 
STOKESIA LAEVIS—ecrbnx(3-4)24. Beautiful large blos¬ 
soms like gigantic and fluffily edged cornflowers, lavender- 
tinted, lilac rose, or blue violet. Unexcelled for cutting or 
splendid in the border. Pkt. 10c; J4 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; 
1 oz. $1.50. 
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STOKESIA LAEVIS ALBA—ecrbnx(3-4)24. Pure white, 
or with faintest tintings of azure. Pkt. 10c; y t oz. 30c; 
y,\ oz. 50c. 
THE "ANNUAL" STRAWBERRY 
STRAWBERRY BUSH ALPINE—*erx(8)9. Fruits first 
autumn from spring-sown seed, but thereafter it will bear 
both spring and autumn. While the fruits are small, they 
will delight the discerning with their delicate “wild” flavor 
and aroma. Quite fit, too, for the rock garden, where its 
compact tufts of greenness, its pretty blossoms and its ruby 
fruits, are worthy the company of the choicest alpine. It 
makes no runners so may be used for narrow edgings. 
Grown only from seed. Pkt. 20c. 
STRAWBERRY FLOWER—See Helipterum eximum. 
STRELITZIA or BIRD OF PARADISE 
STRELITZIA REGINAE—htw. Bird of Paradise Flower. 
Great blue and gold flowers, oddly poised as if for a mo¬ 
ment’s hesitant rest; a brilliant Jungle Bird above the broad 
banana foliage. Not hard to grow if the seeds are given 
some heat to start them, preferably from below. Established 
plants are tolerant of neglect. Large seeds, 15c each; 3 for 
40c; 8 for $1.00. 
STREPTANTHUS INFLATUS — rbdfh(htw). Desert 
Candle. A weird plant, with inflated stems like great tallow 
candles, these guarded near the base by scattering leaves of 
blue-green. The buds are brownish purple, but open to 
cream-colored flowers, scatteringly lost on the great stem 
expanse. Then come seed pods of attenuated slenderness. 
Of great rarity. Pkt. 20c. 
STREPTANTHERA MIXED—eutw(7) 12. A fascinating 
flower of purple and copper-gold, with primrose spots. 
Freesia culture. Pkt. 15c. 
STREPTOCARPUS HYBRIDS — htw(8)12. The Cape 
Primrose makes a charming pot plant, as nearly ever-bloom¬ 
ing as anything may well be. Colors run from lilac pink, 
through lavender and purple, to royal crimson. Sometimes 
there may be white or rose. Flowers will be starry, tubu¬ 
lar or Gloxinia-like. Pkt. 25c. 
STROBILANTFIES ANISOPHYLLUS—ehtw. Showy pot 
plants of easy culture in window or conservatory. Richly 
ornamental foliage. Big purple-and-white flowers, broadly 
funnel-shaped. Pkt. 15c. 
STROPHOSTYLES U M B E LL AT A—*ergh (2-4)5. A pretty 
trailer for the rockery, or to curtain a dry bank. Makes a 
close covering of emerald leaves, studded with rose purple 
flowers that change to pink-tinted buff. Pkt. 15c. 
STYLLOPHORUM DIPHYLLUM—erbnsth(2-3)18. Gold¬ 
en Celandine Poppy. Flowers of rich yellow. Prefers a bit 
of dampish shade. Pkt. 15c. 
SUNBRIGHT—See Talinum. 
SUNDEW—See Drosera. 
SUNDROP—See Kneiffia. 
*SWEET PEA CUPID PEERLESS — eok(2-4)8. Not 
new, but worthy. Too dwarf for cutting, but makes a solid 
mat or edging of varied, delightful bloom, with the true 
fragrance. Pkt. 5c; 54 oz. 10c. 
SWERTIA MULTICAULIS—New. Grows only to four 
inches, but with great umbels of rich indigo that are 9 to 
12 inches across. The collector who sent in the seed, stated 
that this was the most beautiful alpine in his area of the 
Himalayas. Being a Gentian cousin, “y” culture is sug¬ 
gested. Pkt. 25c. 
SWERTIA SPECIOSA—A four-foot species for the bor¬ 
der, with smaller clusters than the last, but larger indi¬ 
vidual blossoms; these white, with black lines and blue 
marblings. Pkt. 20c. 
SYMPHIANDRA PENDULA—erbx(3-4) 16. Cascades of 
exquisitely translucent bells of cream yellow for a full two 
months. Delightful, and easy. Pkt. 15c; fa oz. 50c. 
SYMPLOCARPUS FOETIDUS — nmsth(l)24. Yes, it’s 
Skunk Cabbage, but if names offend, you will lose here a 
plant of high decorative merit. Not only do the huge pur¬ 
ple-green flower-hoods herald the spring, but later come 
nests of hearty leafage in splendidly vigorous arching form. 
Pkt. 15c. 
SYMPLOCUS PANICULATA—qh 15 ft. Sapphire Berry. 
In June it drapes itself in creamy richness. Then in fall 
there are berry clusters of luminous, lustrous sapphire. 
Hardy. Pkt. 15c. 
SYNTHYRIS BLEND — ersth(l-2)8. Pretty little plants 
that are quite hidden in spring by massed flowers, indigo 
to purple. Pkt. 20c. 
SYNOTIA BICOLOR — utw(7-l)9. A pretty pot bulb, 
blooming quickly, with flowers like mauve and gold Gladioli. 
Freesia culture. Pkt. 15c. 
