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Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass.—Hardy Perennials 
S. stellata. A foot high with 
flowers similar to the above but 
with larger flowers, rare. 25 cts. 
each, $2.50 per doz. 
SHORTIA galacifolia. <§> A 
rare and beautiful species, but 
recently introduced from the 
mountains of North Carolina. 
The leaves are evergreen, the 
petals, five in number, are pure 
white, and scalloped or notched 
on the edges; flower about an 
inch across. Plant in a rich, 
shady place. Flowers in early 
summer. Hardy. Clumps 35 
cts. each, S3.50 per doz., $20.00 
per 100. 
SIDELICA malvasflora atro- 
purpurea. ^ Two to 3 feet high, 
with large, open, purple flowers 
along the upper part of the 
stalk. Quite showy in the open 
border. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 
doz. 
SOLIDAGO (Goldenrod). <@> 
This is an attractive genus of 
plants, wirh a large number of 
variable species, some of which 
are very beautiful. They come 
into flower a little before the asters and, with them, add much to the bloom in autumn. 
In mixed sorts, 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
(X.) SOLIDAGO CiESIA. 4 A tall, yet slender Goldenrod, found in dry, shady places, 
with smooth, lanceolate leaves. Flowers in small clusters along the upper part of the stalk, 
bright yellow and quite showy in autumn. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
(X.) S. Canadensis. <§• 4 A tall species, in open, sandy places; flowers small, but very 
numerous, in rather flat heads. One of the very finest and most prominent of all our Gol- 
denrods. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
(X.) Solidago nemoralis. ^ A low plant, in dry, open places, with very bright yellow 
flowers, August. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
(N.) S. odora (Sweet Goldenrod). <§> >4 This species grows about 2 feet high. 
Leaves bright green having a sweet, aromatic taste and an odor like anise. Flowers of a 
darker yellow than in most species. Dry, shady places. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
(N.) SPIGELIA marilandica (Pinkroot). Found in rich woods southward. Grows 
about a foot high, bearing tubular flowers, red outside and yellow within. 20 cts. each. 
(N.) SPIRjEA lobata (Queen of the Prairies). The flowers are quite handsome, 
of a deep peach-color, and produced in abundance in clusters at the ends of the branches. 
Very handsome and satisfactory to grow. Good clumps, 25 cts. each. 
• S. filipcndula. <§> A very beautiful plant, with finely cut leaves and large trusses of pure 
white flowers; 6 to 12 inches high. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
(N.) STENANTHIUM robustum (Mountain Feather Fleece). <§> A plant often 5 feet 
high, with masses of pure white flowers in long panicles in August and September, turning to 
pink and purple. Likes a moist situation. 25 cts. each. 
Shortia galacifolia, a plant with an interesting history, my stock is thoroughly acclimated. 
