TLdlvard Gillett, Southlvick, Mass. — Hardy Terennials 
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SOLIDAGO (Goldenrod).A This is an attractive penus of plants, with 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, lo cts. each, 
$i per doz., $5 per 100. 
S. caesia.X 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, Si.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
S. Canadensis. A X 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 Goldenrods. 
20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
S. nemoralis.A A low plant in dry, open places, with very bright, yellow flowers. August. 
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
S. odora (Sweet Goldenrod). X A 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.; seeds, 5 cts. 
SPIGELIA Marilandica (Pink Root).Q .'Vbout a foot high, with long, red, tubular flowers, 
yellow inside. Quite showy. Plant in a well-drained soil, either in partial shade or open 
border. June. 15 cts. 
SPIR.£A lobata (Queen of the Prairies). A The flowers are quite handsome, of a deep peach- 
color, and produced in abundance in clusters at the ends of the branches. Very lumdsome 
and satisfactory to grow, (iood clumps, 25 cts. 
S. Filipendula. A .A. very beautiful i)lant, with finely cut leaves and large trusses of pure white 
flowers; 6 to 12 inches high. 25 cts. 
STACHYS lanata (Woolly oundwort). A A plant t to t| feet high, with white, showy, woolly 
leaves and small, purple flowers. Does well in the open border. 20 cts.teach, $1.50 per doz. 
STATICE latifolia (Great Sea Lavender). A Broad heads of deep blue flowcr.s.^ Jtdy and Au¬ 
gust. Should have a rich, deep soil in open sun, and left undisturbed. 'Phe flowers last 
a long time when cut. 25 cts. 
S. Tatarica.A Similar to the above, only the flowers are a purplish red. 20 cts. 
STENANTHIXJM robustum (Mountain Feather Fleece). A A plant often 5 feet high, with 
masses of pure white flowers in long panicles in August and September, turning to pink 
and purple. Of easy cultivation in the open border. 25 cts. 
STOKESIA cyanea (Stokes’ Aster). A 12 to 18 inches high. Flowers large, blue and quite 
showy. Blooms from August to late frost. Plant in a well-drained soil. 20 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
A field of Slokesia cyanea at Glllett’s 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants 
