PALMER SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MO. 
PORTULACA—(Moss Rose) 
Culture C 
This garden gem will thrive in a dry, sunny spot where most other; flowering 
plants would die of thirst. The foliage is thick and fleshy in texture. The glossy 
cup-shaped single flowers and rose-like double flowers, about 1 inch across, create 
a dazzling display of color throughout the summer from July to November. Height 
4 to 6 inches. 
Double Mixed .Pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 50c 
Single Mixed .Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c 
RESEDA ODORATA—See Mignonette 
RICINUS—(Castor Oil Bean) 
Culture C 
Giant, rapid growing plants with large ornamental foliage, attaining heights of 
5 to 8 feet. These tree-like plants are ideal for background effects; for screening 
off unsightly places, and for massing to make bold displays. They can stand the 
full sun. 
All Varieties Mixed .Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c 
SALPIGLOSSIS—(Painted Tongue) 
Culture A, B or C 
This gorgeously colored flower was, by far, the outstanding attraction in the gar¬ 
dens at A Century of Progress. The velvety colorings and markings make this not 
only a show plant for the border, but also is a gem as a cut flower. This is a sun-lov¬ 
ing plant, but succeeds even better in partial shade in this region. Height 18 inches 
to 2 feet. They bloom from July to the latter part of October. 
Mixed. All colors including many deep shades with gold veins.Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 50c 
SALVIA—(Scarlet Sage) 
Culture A, B or C 
A well-known plant needing no introduction, but new types and colors make this 
bedding plant worthy of everyone’s attention. The blue-flowered forms are not as 
showy as the red ones, but are well suited for cutting. They all prefer to be in the 
full sun. 
America or Globe of Fire. A dwarf, bushy variety growing only 15 inches high. The 
low, compact bushes provide a blaze of color in the garden Pkt. 15c; % oz. $1.00 
Bonfire. Compact plants covered with large, brilliant scarlet flowers 
on long spikes. Height 2 feet.Pkt. 10c 
Zurich. The earliest of all to bloom. Height 18 inches.Pkt. 10c 
Blue Salvias 
Farinacea. Really a perennial, but will bloom the first year from seed if started 
early. Bushes grow 4 to 5 feet high, and carry long spikes of pale blue flowers, 
excellent for cutting.Pkt. 15c; % oz. 75c 
Patens. Bushy plants with long spikes of bright blue flowers. Height 2 feet.Pkt. 20c 
SAPONARIA—(Carpet of Pink) 
Culture A or C 
Multiflora. A delightful low edging plant with pink flowers in profusion. It blooms 
from May until frost. Height 6 inches. A sun loving plant.Pkt. 10c 
SATINFLOWER—See Godetia 
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