“SILVER.” Unidentified but mighty- 
good looking just the same. A 
little on the order of Hispani- 
cum, but very distinct and stiff- 
er growth. 25c. 
SPURIUM COCCINEUM. Crimson 
flowers in July and August. 
Foliage assumes reddish tones in 
autumn. 15c. 
STAHLI. Vivid green in midsum¬ 
mer, generously touched with 
bright red. 3 inches. 15c. 
STONIFERA. Flowers lavender-pink, 
leaves noticeably flat. 6 inches. 
15c. 
SPECTABLIS. The huge heads of 
soft rose colored bloom complete¬ 
ly cover the plant. Its height if 
one foot fits it to the bolder po¬ 
sitions in the rockery. 15c. 
SPECTABLIS, “Brilliant.” Like the 
preceding, but deeper in tone. A 
wonderful harmonious combina¬ 
tion when used with Anemone 
Huphensis. 25c. 
SEMPERViVUMS 
All have rosettes of succulent foliage, from which spring rather fantas¬ 
tic spikes of flowers. 
ARACHNOIDES, (R). “The Cob- 
Web Houseleek.” A conspicuous 
silvery web envelopes plant. 10c. 
BROWNII, (R). Yellow flowers, 5 
inches high. 10c. 
GLAUCUM, (R). The rosettes are 
freshing light green, the flowers 
pink. 15c. 
MONTANUM, (R). Dull red flowers, 
makes mats of tiny, low re- 
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SEMPERVIVUMS, (R). “House 
Leeks,” “Hen and Chickens.” All 
the sempervivums like full sun 
and perfect drainage, and then 
they reward you by increasing 
with charmjng abandon. Try them 
in the wall. 15c. 
Greenii. Prim medium rosettes of 
bright green. 15c. 
FIMBRATUM. Distinctively fring¬ 
ed, rosettes deep. 
Lamottii. Medium sized rosettes with 
glaucous sheen. 15c. 
Laggeri. One of the handsomest cob- 
webbed varieties, quite different 
from Arachnoides. 15c. 
SILENES 
These are very numerous and varied. All are of easy culture, and ad¬ 
mirable for the rock garden, though Silene Acaulis is a shy bloomer in most 
gardens. 
ACAULIS, “The Cushion Pink” of 
the Alps.” A mound of light 
green 2 inches high, studded with 
bright pink flowers. 20c. 
CARMANICA. A novelty for the 
rock garden, red flowers. 25c. 
MARITIMA. White flowers, quaint 
appearance, glaucous foliage. 
Blooming period long. 4 in. 15c. 
SAXIFRAGE. Neat bushy little plant 
perhaps a foot across and 8 
inches high. White flowers. 15c. 
SCHAFTA. Lovely subject for the 
rockery or border. The habit is 
trailing, the flowers a soft pur¬ 
ple striping, and they come in 
late Summer. 10c. 
SISYRINCHIUM I R I D I FOLIUM, 
(Satin Flower) (R). The plant it 
self looks exactly like an iris, 
but the flowers are distinct, in 
color cream, with purple striping. 
A decided novelty for a semi- 
shaded spot. 25c. 
SPIREA FILIPENDULA HEXAPE- 
TALA, (R). Fern-like foliage, 
very good in itself, and in addi¬ 
tion tall sprays of smlall white 
flowers. 2 feet. A very uncom¬ 
mon plant. 35c. 
STACHYS CILITA, (R). Bright 
green leaves variegated with 
white. The plant soon forms a 
nice clump and is particularly ad¬ 
apted to shady places. Lavender 
flowers. 25c. 
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