SEMPERVIVUM (Sem-per-vy'-vum)— 
Hen and Chickens 
A most fascinating group of endless variety, 
each having its own individual charm. Ttie 
name Hen and Chickens was applied to the 
oldest and commonest sort hy our grand¬ 
parents because of the habit of growth, a 
large rosette in the center sitting in the 
midst of a circle of its young onsets. Give 
good drainage in full sun or very light shade 
and you will be intrigued with tnese inter¬ 
esting plants. 
*arachnoideum—Medium sized rosettes of green 
leaves connected by fine silvery weo-like 
hairs. Rose flowers. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 
Doz. $2.00 
*arachnoideum minor—Like above but very tiny. 
30c each; 3 for 75c; Doz. $2.50 
‘'‘arachnoideum tomentosum (syn. Lagged)— 
Large flattened rosettes. 2" across, with 
much red in the foliage. Cobwebbed so 
densely as to completely obscure the fol¬ 
iage. 30c each; 3 for 75c 
*arachnoideum rubrum—Similar to the type but 
taking on rich, deep purple tints in the fall. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00; Doz. $3.00 
'^'arenaria—Very small green leaves in bunches. 
Distinct. The chicks roll off the old plant 
when very small. 25c each; 3 for 50c; 
Doz. $1.75 
*atropurpureum—Very large dark purple rosettes. 
25c each; 3 for 60c; Doz. $200 
*brauni—Bright green 2" to 3" rosettes with 
short hairs on margin of leaf and tufts of 
white hairs at tips. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 
Doz. $2.25 
*Compt de Congal—A fine hybrid variety. 
25c each; 3 for 55c; Doz. $1-85 
*comolli—^A beauty with red flowers. 25c each; 
3 for 55c; Doz. $1.85 
*Emerald Giant—Very large, 6" to 8", clear 
emerald-green. The very largest in our col¬ 
lection. 40c each; 3 for $1.00 
*globiferum—Large flat rosettes 3" across. Yel¬ 
low flowers. 25c each; 3 for 55c; Doz. $1.85 
*montanum—True type. Distinct species with 1" 
loose rosettes. Narrow, pointed leaves with 
dense glandular hairs throughout. The many 
ofsets are on long slender leafy and quite 
hairy stems. 50c each 
^purpurea acutifolia—Purple pointed leaves. 
25c each; 3 for -55c; Doz. $1.85 
*rubicimdum—Very large rosettes of pale green. 
The pointed leaves are thickly covered with 
fine hairs giving it an unusual appearance. 
35c each 
*segueri—Interesting hybrid. Large bronze ros¬ 
ettes. 25c each; 3 for 55c; Doz. $1.85 
*syleri—Small pointed leaved rosettes of red and 
bronze covered with fine silvery hairs 
throughout. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*tectorum—Old Hen and chickens. 25c each; 
3 for 50c; Doz. $1-50 
*verlotti—Pale green leaves tinged red brown- 
25c each; 3 for 55c; Doz. $1.85 
*violaceum—Deep purple leaved sort. Very large. 
25c each; 3 for 60c; Doz. $1.95 
*No. 60-1—6" rosettes of long, tapering^^ leaves. 
A deep purple which becomes a vivid red 
in the fall. One of the mq^st highly colored 
and very rare. True stock very scarce. 
60c each 
One each of the 20 Sempervivum $4.75; 
3 for $10.50 
SANTOLINA (San-to-ly'-na)— 
Ground Cypress 
Shrubby perennials with aromatic foliage 
suitable for a sunny, well drained position 
in the border or rockery. Should be grown 
in masses, 
*chamaecyparssus—Lovely finely cut silver-white 
foliage naturally forming a shapely little > 
mound 10" tall and as broad. A fine subject 
for the rockery or for edging purposes. 
25c each; 3 for 60c; Doz. $2.00 i 
SENE CIO (Sen-ee'-shi-o) —Groundsel 
A large genus only a few of which are worth 
growing in our gardens. Very easy culture ^ 
in any garden soil. 
*tyrolensis—A very dwarf compact evergreen 
shrubby plant having finely cut foliage amd 
numerous heads of brilliant orange daisy¬ 
like flow'ers. A moist place in sun or shade. , 
25c each 
veitchianus—A bold specimen for the border 
having very lar.ge rounded leaves and great 
heads of daisy-like orange colored flowers. I 
4' 35c each 
SILENE (Sy-lee'-nee)—Indian Pinks 
An interesting and useful group of plants ’ 
for moist well drained soil in the rockery, 
wall or border. All are profuse bloomers and 
and of restrained habit, making them wor¬ 
thy of a choice spot in any garden. 
*acaulis—A native high alpine forming mats of j 
bright moss-like foliage studded with glori- | 
ous pink almost stemless, flowers from ' 
May to July. Should have some shade. 
35c each 
*asterias—18". Globular heads of carmine flowers. 
25c each 
*maritima—A fine carpet of bluish foliage and 
large white flowers all summer. 4." 
25c each ; 
*maritima rosea—Pink form of above. 25c each 
*saxifraga— A dainty Alpine of mossy growth. 
Tiny white flowers in profusion all summer. ) 
25c each; 3 for 60c; Doz. $2.25 
*schafta—Charming pink flowers July to Oc- j 
tober. 25c each; 3 for 60c; Doz. $2-25 ' 
One each of the 6 'Silenes $1.35 
SOLIDAGO (Sol-i-day'-go)—Golden Rod 
Well known perennials of easiest culture for 
sun or shade. Will grow with very little 
moisture but repay us gratefully with larger 
and deeper colored flowers if given a little ■ 
moisture. ' 
*virguarea cutleri— A true alpine forming deep 
green mats and sending up 5" stems of 
glorious golden flower heads. 35c each; 
virgaurea. Golden Wings—A new stately sort 
growing from 6' to 8' tall. The flower : 
head itself is made up of many branched 
wing-like sprays making a superb appear¬ 
ance in early fall. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 
Doz. $2.50 
SPERGULA (Sper-geu'-la)—Fairy Moss 
*pilifera—A fine evergreen moss-like plant used i 
extensively for carpeting rocks and hare | 
places. Dainty white flowers appear to float j 
above an emerald sea. Visitors invariably 
admire the beautiful “moss”. 25c each 
3 for 65 1 
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PLANTS MARKED (*) SUITABLE FOR ROCKERY 
