Two Invaluable Subjects—Salvia for Bedding/ Scabiosa for Cut-flower 
THE GORGEOUS 
SALVIA (Scarlet Sage') 
Annuals, and Perennials which may be 
treated as Annuals 
Seeds are usually sown from February to 
April indoors. 
Ostrich-Plume (Double Salvia). The habit 
resembles the Splendens type but the bush 
is well covered with plumes of blossoms. 
As a cut-flower, one of these scarlet plumes 
alone makes a delightful decoration. 
Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1, y%oz . $1.50. 
Harbinger. A true, dwarf, large-flowering 
Salvia which commences blooming in July 
from early-sown seed. It makes beautiful 
symmetrical plants about 15 inches high, 
and is densely clothed with long sprays of 
large, brilliant scarlet flowers. Pkt. 25 cts., 
14 oz. $1.25, M«z. $2. 
America or Globe of Fire. The bushy 
plants do not grow over 15 inches high, 
with the large spikes of brilliant scarlet 
flowers thrown well above the plant, mak¬ 
ing a total height of about 2 feet. Pkt. 
25 cts. Fsoz. $1.25, Koz. $2. 
Scarlet Dragon. This variety is an improve¬ 
ment on the old Splendens type, the 
flowers being nearly double the size, closely 
crowding the immense spikes. Pkt. 15 cts., 
)4 oz. 75 cts., J^oz. $1-25. 
Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright 
scarlet. 1)4. ft. Pkt. 10 cts., )4 oz. 75 cts., 
oz. $2.50. 
Bonfire. The plants grow into compact 
bushes, about 2 Y 2 feet high, and produce 
brilliant scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., 
yjioz. 75 cts., 34°z. $1.25, oz. $4. 
Zurich. Grows about 2 feet high. Especially 
valuable on account of its earliness. Pkt. 
25 cts., y&oz. $1, }4oz. $1.75. 
Purple Splendens. Growing 2)4 to 3 feet 
high, uniform, and covered with purple 
flowers, it may be planted as a fine com¬ 
panion to the red types. Pkt. 25 cts., 
5 pkts. $1, ]4 oz. $1.50. 
Horminum. Half-hardy annual. A pale 
violet-blue Salvia. Pkt. 10c., )4oz. 50c. 
Patens (Blue Sage). Deep blue. Beautiful 
garden or greenhouse tender perennial. 
2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., y£oz. 75 cts., 34oz. $1.25. 
Sclarea (Clary). Perennial, treated as a 
half-hardy annual and growing 2 feet high. 
Curious lavender bracts with white base. 
Pkt. 10 cts., )4,oz. 50 cts. 
Azurea grandiflora. Hardy perennial, pro¬ 
ducing sky-blue flowers in August and 
September. 4 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., )4°z. 60 cts., 
Koz. $1. 
Farinacea. A perennial variety, best grown 
as an annual. Seeds sown in the open in 
May bloom from July to frost. The fine 
light blue flowers are borne on long spikes. 
2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., )4 oz. 60 cts., )4oz. $1. 
SAINTPAULIA (.Africa,, Violet) 
Greenhouse Annual. Of interest to the pro¬ 
fessional for conservatory decoration. 
Ionantha cordata. Distinguished by dark 
foliage, strong growth, and large deep 
lavender flowers. 
Kewensis. January sowings last from July 
without interruption well into the winter. 
Shining blue flowers. 
Each, pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25 
_ SANVITALIA 
Procumbens fl.-pl. Annual. Useful in 
masses in beds, or edges of borders, or in 
vases. Showy, double, bright yellow 
flowers all summer. 6 in. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Salvia splendens 
_SAXIFRAGA_ 
Cordifolia. Perennial. Well-known rock- 
garden plant with pink flowers. 9 in. 
Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
SCHIZANTHUS 
Butterfly or Fringe Flower 
Annual. Although grown largely as a 
greenhouse plant, this annual is also of easy 
culture outdoors in any good garden soil. 
Giant-flowering Hybrids. Used by many 
professional gardeners and florists as a 
splendid pot-plant and cut-flower. 15 in. 
Mixed. Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
Wisetonensis. Presents a beautiful appear¬ 
ance, with its myriads of blooms, the ground- 
color of which is white, dotted with rose. 
15 in. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Dwarf Hybridus grandiflorus. Compact 
habit, with a great range of bright and hand¬ 
some colors. Splendid for border planting. 
1 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
Perennial. Dwarf hardy plants for the 
rock-garden and for carpet bedding. 
Acre. Yellow. 6 in. 
Album. White. 6 in. 
Middendorffianum. Yellow with dark 
foliage. 6 in. 
Spurium. Rose. 6 in. 
Stoloniferum coccineum. Scarlet. 6 in. 
Each, pkt. 35 cts., any 3 pkts. $1 
_SENECIO ( Groundsel) _ 
Clivorum. Perennial. Forms a neat clump 
4 feet high, from which develop 2-foot 
flower-stems. Yellow flowers. Pkt. 15 cts. 
_SIDALCEA_ 
Perennial. Erect mallow-like plants. 
Rosy Gem. Rose-colored. 3 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Stark’s Hybrids. Brightly colored. Useful 
for cutting. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1. 
SPARKLING SCABIOSA 
Mourning Bride; Sweet Scabious 
Pin-Cushion Flower 
These beautiful annuals grow about 2)4 
feet high and bloom from early in July until 
frost. As a flower for cutting they are very 
popular, and are equally well adapted for 
borders or beds. Seeds should be sown any 
time in the spring after danger of frost is past. 
Annual Varieties 
Cattleya. A new shade—rich rosy lilac of 
the beautiful orchid tone. The flowers are 
large and attractive. Pkt. 20c., Yoz. $1. 
Coral Rose. Small compact plant. The indi¬ 
vidual flowers are large and their color is 
a hue of coral between salmon and rose. 
8 in. Pkt. 15 cts., Yoz. 75 cts. 
Fiery Scarlet. The brightest red variety, 
being a brilliant shade of scarlet-cerise. 
1)4 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., Yoz. 75 cts. 
Shasta. Pure white, with immense blooms 
from 3 to 4 inches in diameter. The variety 
is invaluable for cutting and as a bedding 
annual. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 75 cts. 
Peach Blossom. A lovely new shade of 
peach-blossom-pink. The flowers are large, 
borne on long stems, and are excellent for 
cut-bloom. “Highly Commended” by the 
R. H. S. (Eng.). Pkt. 15 cts., %oz. 75 cts. 
Six Distinct Colors 
Azure Fairy. Lavender-blue. 
King of the Blacks. Purplish black. 
Rich Red. White. 
Shell-Pink. Yellow. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., !4 oz - 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
Tall Mixed, Dwarf Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., 30 cts., oz. $1 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 6 varieties, 50c. 
Perennial Varieties 
Giant Hybrids (Isaac House Strain). 
This new type has larger flowers with 
heavier petals and on longer stems. The 
colors are varied: lilac, lavender, violet, 
purple, mauve, light and dark blue, and 
white. 3 ft. Mixed. Pkt. (50 seeds) 35 
cts., )4oz. $1.25, J^oz. $2. 
Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). Especially valu¬ 
able for cutting, the lilac-blue blooms last¬ 
ing a long time in water. 3 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., 
3^oz. 75 cts., Moz. $1.25. 
Caucasica alba. Pure white. 3 ft. Pkt. 
25 cts., Yoz. $2, )/ioz. $3.50. 
Japonica. Bushy plants 2)4 feet high, 
bearing on long stems beautiful, lavender- 
blue flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., )4,oz. 50 cts. 
SILENE ( Catchfly) 
Pendula compacta. Summer-flowering 
annuals with single or double, red, pink, or 
white flowers. 6 in. Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Alpestris. Perennial. White flowers all 
summer. 4 in. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Schafta (Autumn Catchfly). Perennial. 
Masses of bright pink flowers from July 
to October. 4 to 6 in. Pkt. 15 cts. 
_SOLANUM_ 
Capsicastrum (Jerusalem Cherry). Green¬ 
house Plant. Very useful for winter decora¬ 
tion. Dwarf, branching plants, bearing in 
the greatest profusion bright scarlet globu¬ 
lar berries. 1 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Capsicastrum, Fra Diavolo. Greenhouse 
Plant. A new variety of compact growth, 
with smaller and lighter foliage. The small, 
scarlet fruits remain on the plant a long 
time. Pkt. 25 cts. 
STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK CITY 
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Flower Seeds 
