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VAN’S PERENNIAL GARDENS 
SANTOLINA 
1849. Chamaecyparissus — “Lavender Cot¬ 
ton” — This is rather a shrubby 
plant and can be trimmed to grow 
any way you want it. Bluish white 
foliage; and double yellow flowers. 
Each . 25c 
SAPONARIA 
1850. Ocymoides Splendens — A very nice 
plant for planting on dry banks or 
poor soils. It sends out long trail¬ 
ers that are covered ith bright rose- 
pink flowers from June to August. 
Very showy. Each . 20c 
1851. Officinalis—3 feet. Bouncing Bet. A 
good cut flower. Each .20c 
SATUREA 
1852. Pygmea — A delightful, sun-loving 
wiry little 8-inch shrub covered with 
masses of white or pink flowers. 
Something new and extra fine. 50c 
SAXIFRAGE 
1853. Aizoon—Neat encrusted form; with 
white flowers on 15 inch stems. 
Each . 20c 
1856. Aizoon Rosea—Light pink flowers. 
Each . 20c 
1857. Andrewsi—Encrusted type with long 
narrow shiny green leaves and white 
flowers. Each . 25c 
1858. Baldensis—The tiniest of the en¬ 
crusted Saxifrages. Creamy white 
flowers on 3 inch stems. Each 25c 
1859. Cochlaeris—Tiny mounds of silvered 
rosettes. Graceful spray of white 
flowers on 4 inch reddish stems. 
Each . 50c 
1860. Cordifolia (Megasea)—Huge glossy 
leaves richly colored in fall and win¬ 
ter. Large heads of rose flowers 
very early in the spring. 25c and 50c 
1861. Decepiens—Gilford’s Seedlings—Fine 
compact growing mossy type, crim¬ 
son flowers. Each.35c 
1862. Decepiens—Red. Each . 20c 
1863. Decepiens—Rose. Each . 20c 
1864. Decepiens—White. Each . '20c 
1865. Decepiens—Dwarf dark red. Each 25c 
1866. Elizabethae — Grayish green mats 
with soft yellow flowers. 4 inches. 
Each . 35c 
1867. Ferdinand Coubergi—Gray green ro¬ 
settes with bright yellow flowers. 
Makes large mats. Each . 35c 
1868. Lagraveana—Neat, compact rosettes 
making large mats, not over an inch 
high. Creamy white flowers on six 
inch stems. Each . 25c 
1869. Longofolia Hybrids—Handsome large 
encrusted foliage; tall panicles of 
pure white flowers. It is very good 
for producing a natural effect in 
the rockery. Each . 20c 
1870. Macnabiense—A fine white flowered 
miniature encrusted type. Each 25c 
1871. Pectinata—Very neat encrusted ro¬ 
settes. Each.25c 
1872. Pyramidalis — An encrusted type 
which have bread leaves; makes a 
large clump. Panicles of white 
flowers, speckled with crimson. 2 
to 3 feet. This flower is very good 
for cutting, as it has good keeping 
qualities, and serves the purpose of 
a filler. Each . 25c 
1873. Umbrosa, London’s Pride — Dark 
green rosettes, making a large 
clump. Rosy red flowers. Will 
grow in shade. Each . 20c 
SCABIOSA 
1874. Caucausica—2 to 3 feet. Large light 
blue flowers; excellent for cutting. 
Each . 20c 
1875. Japonica—2 to 3 feet. Often called 
Pin Cushion Flowers, or Blue Bon¬ 
net. Has finely cut foliage; clear 
lavender blue flowers. E'ach .. 20c 
SCUTTELARIA 
1876. Alpina—A spreading plant with large 
lavender-purple and white flowers in 
midsummer. A fine rock plant. 25c 
SEDUMS 
All sedums are, except where other¬ 
wise noted, creepers. Practically all are 
evergreen. They are fine for rock gar¬ 
den work as they will withstand a great 
amount of drouth and neglect, and remain 
attractive at all times of the year. The 
Sedum family is very confused as to prop¬ 
er names. We have tried to the best of 
our knowledge to be correct in our names; 
however, we might be mistaken. 
1877. Acre — Gold Moss — The commonest 
form of all, but very pretty. Ea. 15c 
1878. Acre Variegated—This variety has 
each shoot tipped golden yellow in 
