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SCARLET RUNNER 
Hardy Annual Climber 
This beautiful vine serves a double purpose, as in addition to the extreme 
beauty of the bright scarlet flowers, they are followed by large pods of beans. 
Succeeds best in rather cool locations. Height 12 to 15 feet. 
Sow 3 inches deep in rich, thoroughly cultivated soil, when all danger from 
frost is past. Thin out to 12 to 18 inches apart. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c. 
SHASTA DAISY (Alaska) (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) 
Hardy Perennial. Height 2 Feet 
Splendid perennial plants with large single white flowers with yellow centers. 
The flowers are borne on long stems and are excellent for cutting. The plants 
produce an abundance of bloom, making them very desirable. 
Seed may be sown in the open ground early in spring, but better results are 
usually obtained from sowings made in boxes indoors and plants set out after 
they have made some growth. Well pulverized soil, preferably light sandy 
loam, should be used and the seed covered 14 inch. Pkt., 15c; y s oz., 50c. 
SNAPDRAGON (See Antirrhinum) 
STOCKS (Gilliflower) 
Half-Hardy Annual. Height 1 Foot 
A most popular annual for bedding, and much used for pot culture. The 
sturdy foliage is greyish green, with dense spikes, in many pleasing colors. 
Delightfully fragrant, and when grown in cool locations in deeply cultivated 
rich soil bloom for many weeks. 
Sow indoors; transplant to boxes or frames, 3 inches apart, and plant out 
when the weather is settled, 9 inches apart. Pkt., 10c; y s oz., 30c; oz., .$1.75. 
STATICE (Sea Lavender) 
Dense branching plumes of small purplish-blue flowers. Can be dried for 
winter bouquets. Pkt., 10c. 
STRAWFLOWER (See Helichrysum) 
SWEET PEAS 
Sweet Peas are deep rooting. The soil where they are to be planted should be 
dug to a depth of 18 inches. They are also gross feeders and a liberal amount 
of fertilizer will insure luxuriant growth and large flowers. Dig the fertilizer 
well under and see that the soil has settled and is firm before the seeds are 
planted. This result can be quickly obtained by tramping and watering. The 
seeds are usually sown in shallow trenches about 3 inches deep and covered only 
1 or iy 2 inches. The balance the earth is filled in after the young plants have 
*:r«wn ft few inches. 
