SHERMAN, TEXAS 
Bulbs, etc. 
PEONY—For beauty and showiness of bloom they have no 
superior in the garden. Immense double, very fragrant 
flowers in late May and June. Lovely for cutting. Peonies 
should be planted where they can stand without being dis¬ 
turbed as they will not bloom if moved often. We supply 
best varieties in pink, white, and red. Prices: 25c each; $2.00 
for 10. 
PHLOX—A favorite and one cf the most satisfactory perennials, 
particularly adapted for massing or for border planting. No 
flower is more universally admired. They produce a wealth 
of bloom for long season. Flowers borne on long stems in im¬ 
mense rounded heads. Colors pink, purple, red and white. 
Prices: 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
IlEED, GIANT (Arundo donax)—A tall leafy reed resembling 
the bamboo growing ten to fifteen feet high. Stalks carry 
rather broad leaves to near the top and terminate in plumes 
which are reddish brown, changing to silver-gray. Valuable 
in background or waterside planting. Price: 25c each. 
ROSEMALLOW (Hibiscus moscheutos)—A perennial attaining 
height of three to four feet, with large leaves and immense 
single flowers. The flowers are often six inches across and 
are very bright and showy. In pink, white and red. Prices: 
25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
SAGE, MEALYCUP (Salvia farinacea)—Grows two to three 
feet high. Foliage sage-like, dark green, plant very bushy, 
and with many spikes of velvety-purple flowers, fading to pale 
lavender or white. Continuous bloomer through the early 
fall and until frost. Prices: 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
SALVIA, BLUE (Salvia azurea)—Sage-like foilage, grayish- 
green. Plant is very bushy and is covered with slender spikes 
of sky-blue flowers during late summer and fall. Prices: 
25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
SANTOLINA (Santolina chamaecyparissus)—A low growing 
herb-like plant with dense gray foliage. The small yellow 
flowers are insignificant and the plant is grown chiefly for 
borders and low edgings, and is often used for lettering or for 
narrow lines. Should be kept trimmed to keep it within certain 
limits. Prices: 25c each; $2.00 for 10. 
SOTOL, TEXAS (Dasylirion texanum)—Plants with stiff 
leaves fifteen to eighteen inches long, very spiny and sharp 
pointed. Large clumps have a hundred or more leaves sym¬ 
metrically arranged, bright green in color. Fine for urns, 
rockeries, or for group plantings. Price: 35c each. 
YUCCA, COMMON (Yucca filamentosa)—The bayonet-like 
leaves are stiff, needle pointed, and evergreen, making a 
rosette shaped plant. From the center rises a thick stalk bear¬ 
ing numerous buds which open into cup-shaped flowers of 
waxy creamy-white. The most commonly known of the 
Yucca family. Price: 50c each. 
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