*Spurium—A creeping variety with leaves in ter¬ 
minal rosettes. Turns a blood red color in winter. 
Pink flowers in summer on 2 to 3 inch stems. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Spectafcile—An erect growing variety. Robust and 
glaucous; stems 12 to 16 inches high, tipped with 
pink flowers in broad, flat topped cymes. Suit¬ 
able for a taller plant in the rockery or low bor¬ 
der. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
SEMPERVIYUM—Koiiseleek 
*Globiferum — Hairy, globe-shaped rosettes of gray 
green that darken in the autumn to a dull bronze. 
Make a compact cluster that fits in nicely among 
rocks. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
*Tectorum — (Hen and chickens) — The popular old 
favorite with a broad rosette of bright green in 
the spring changing to a dull copper green. The 
little ‘chicks’ cluster, collar-like around the large 
rosette. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1,50. 
SILENE—Catchfly 
*Schafta — Charming border or rock plant, growing 
from 4 to 6 in. high with masses of bright pink 
flowers from July to Sept. Suitable for edging 
the sunny border or rock garden. Prefers ordi¬ 
nary good soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
SHASTA DAISY—(See Chrysanthemum) 
SPIRE A—Meadow-sweet 
Filipendula—Very handsome perennial with the 
general appearance of the Astilbe. The plant 
has beautiful fern-like foliage at base. Flowers 
are borne in graceful, feathery plumes on 20 inch 
stems, during June and July. Flowers are creamy 
white. Does well in any good soil in the sunny 
border. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
STACHYS—Woundwort 
*Lanata—A fine perennial for edging and rock gar¬ 
den. Is valued for its soft silvery foliage. Flow¬ 
ers appear in June of a lavender-pink color, but 
are considered useless. Thrives in any ordinary 
soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
STATICE—Sea Lavender 
Latifolia—A valuable plant for the border. Nar¬ 
row leathery leaves grow in clumps close to the 
ground. Immense heads of purplish-blue minute 
flowers are borne on erect stems 18 to 20 inches 
in midsummer. Are especially good for cutting 
and drying. Require a sandy soil well drained. 
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
STOKESIA—Cornflower Aster 
Cyanea—Fine plant for the border and very desir¬ 
able for cutting. Beautiful light blue flowers are 
produced profusely in late summer and early fall 
on 18 inch stems. Valuable, as it blooms late in 
summer when most bloom is scarce. Grows well 
in ordinary good soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 
for $1.50. 
THALICTRUM—Meadow Rue 
Dipterocarpum—A most charming perennial, prized 
for its unusual flowers as well as the beautiful 
foliage which is highly decorative. Three foot 
slender stems bear panicles of bright lavender 
flowers, brightened with the lemon yellow stam¬ 
ens and anthers produced in graceful sprays dur¬ 
ing July and August. Does well in sun or shade 
in a good moist, well drained soil. Each 30c; 3 
for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
