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Sedum spectabne 
TALL SEDUMS 
These laller-gnnving Sedums will thrive 
in dry soils like the dwarf kinds and can be 
used as single specimens on old walls where 
it can get a foothold, or it does quite well 
in the open border with other Howers. 
japonicum macrophyllum. A strong 
grower, about a foot high, with large, 
flat heads of waxy white flowers and 
pink centers. 
spectabile. ^ A foot high, or more. It is 
the most beautiful of all the Sedums. 
lias large, glaucous leaves and forms 
fine large clumps. The rosv purple 
flowers are borne in large, flat, open 
heads, commencing to bloom in August, 
and remaining in bloom for two months 
or more, d his j>lant will stand extreme 
cold, heat or wet, and will do quite well 
even in a shaded spot. 
SEMPERVIVUM 
tectorum (I louse Leek). ^ A class of plants 
with thick leaves, often tinted with pink 
or purple. Used for rock-work or edging 
in drv, open places. 15 cts. each, SI for 
10, SH per 1(X). 
arachnoideum. Small rosettes threaded 
over from tip to tip with white cob-web- 
like down. 
SHORTIA 
galacifolia. A rare and beautiful species, 
but recently introduced from the moun¬ 
tains of North Carolina, i he leaves 
are evergreen and the petals, five in 
number, arc pure white, and scalloped 
or notched on the edges. Flowers about 
an inch across in early summer. Plant 
in a rich, shady jjlace. Hardy. 35 cts. 
each, S3 for 10, o25 per 100. 
Smilacina bifolia. See page 40 
Prices on Perennials, 25 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, $12 per 100, unless otherwise noted 
