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Solidago'Canadensis. # 4 - A tall species, in open, sandy places; flowers small, but very 
numerous, in rather flat heads. One of the v^ery finest and most prominent of all our 
Goldenrods. 15 cts. each, SI.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
S. nemoralis. ^ A low plant, in dry, open places, with very bright, yellow flowers. 
August. 15 cts. each. S1.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
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. 20 cts. each, SI.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
S. ? ^ A strong growing 
plant 2 feet high with 
masses of bright yellow 
flowers in autumn. 25 
cts, each. 
SPIR^A lobata (Queen of 
the Prairies). The 
flowers are quite hand¬ 
some, of a deep peach- 
color, and produced in 
abundance in clusters at 
the ends of the^branches . 
Very handsome and sat¬ 
isfactory to'grow. Good 
clumps, 25^cts. each. 
S. filipendula. ^ A very 
beautiful plant, with 
finely cut leaves and 
large trusses of pure 
white flowers; G to 12 
inches high. 25 cts. each. 
STACHYS lanata (Wood 
Woundwort). A plant 
1 to li feet high, with 
white, showy, woolly 
leaves and small, pur¬ 
ple flowers. Does w'ell 
m the open border. 20 
cts. each, SI. 50 per doz. 
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. Of 
easy cultivation in the 
open border. 25 cts. 
each. 
STOKESIA cyanea (Stokes’ 
Aster). # Twelve to 18 
inches high. Flowers 
large, blue and quite 
showy. Blooms from August till late frost. Plant in a well-drained soil. 20 cts. 
each, SI.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
STREPTOPUS roseus (Twisted Stalk), m Six to 20 inches high. Flowers small, rose- 
purple. Grows in cool, damp woods. 15 cts. each, S1.25 per doz. 
STYLOPHORUMI diphyllum (Celandine Poppy), ^ A hardy perennial, forming good 
clumps; has dark green leaves, and large, showy yellow flowers in summer. Planted 
in the open border or among shrubs is very attractive. One to 2 feet high. Clumps, 
25 cts. each. 
THALICTRUM anemonoides (Rue Anemone), m This plant grows about 9 inches high, 
from a cluster of thickened, tuberous roots. One of the earliest of our wood flowers. 
Often seen with anemones. Flowers white. At home in the rock-garden or a well- 
drained, shady corner. Plant 4 to 6 inches apart. 10 cts. each, Sl.OO per doz. 
iSmilacma racemosa (see page 46) 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
