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SALPIGLOSSIS. 
Salpiglossis is a splendid half-hardy annual, with flow¬ 
ers of a peculiar richness, very delicately and beautifully 
pencilled. About two feet in height. Seeds may be 
sown under glass, but do well in the open ground, if the 
soil is light. 
Salpiglossis, mixed colors, from very choice plants, io 
SALVIA. 
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Salvia, called Flowering Sage, grows freely in any 
light, rich soil; from eighteen inches to two feet in 
height. Plants should get a good start in the hot-bed, 
and not be planted out before the weather is warm. 
Thrifty plants may be potted in the fall for winter 
blooming. 
Salvia Roemeriana, scarlet,. io 
bicolor, blue and white,. io 
splendens, true; large, scarlet,. io 
patens, flowers of a delightful blue. When grown 
in the house the flowers are superb,. 25 
SCABIOSA. 
The tall Scabiosas grow eighteen inches in height, thu 
flowers being on very wiry stems. The dwarf sorts art 
about a foot in height. Sow in the garden or under 
glass. Plants, if thrifty in the autumn, not weakened 
by overflowering, often flower the second season. 
Scabiosa, all colors mixed,. 5 
Double Tall, new,. 5 
Double Dwarf, very pretty, compact plant, . . 5 
siellata, starry seed vessels; excellent for win¬ 
ter bouquets,. 5 
SCHIZANTHUS. 
The Schizanthus may be treated as half-hardy annuals, 
and do well in the house or open ground. Indeed, those 
plants that have flowered in the garden may be removed 
to the house in autumn. About two feet in height, 
and bear hundreds of flowers. 
Schizanthus, best varieties mixed. 5 
SAPONARIA. 
The Saponarias arc low plants. For a small pot or 
edging they arc very desirable. Setting alternate plants 
of pink and white produces a very fine effect. 
Saponaria Calabrica, rich, deep pink, . 5 
alba, white, . 5 
SEDUM. 
Sedum coeruleum is one of the Stonecrops, and an an¬ 
nual. Good for rockwork and masses. 
Sedum cceruleum, blue; 3 to 4 inches in height, 10 
