Salvia Splendens, Scarlet Dragoon 
A most magnificent summer and autumn-flowering bedding plant. The old 
Salvia Splendens, or Scarlet Sage, has long been a favorite, and our customers 
can partially appreciate the superiority of this new variety when* we state that 
the flowers are nearly double the size, closely crowding the immense spikes that 
often measure 6 inches across. Full-grown plants in bloom form compact 
bushes 3 feet through by 3 feet high, and bloom from ground to summit. We 
know of nothing that can equal the gorgeous effect of a row or bed of these 
Salvias, when in full bloom; the waving masses of glistening scarlet against 
oreen surroundings of lawn or foliage is matchless. (See cut.) Per 1,000 
seeds, 75c.; per 14-Oz., SI.50. Pkt. 15c. 
Salvia Splendens, Bonfire 
Very compact oval bushes. 2V6 feet high; brilliant scarlet flowers. The 
spikes stand out stiff and erect; over 200 spikes to a plant is not unusual, 
and the spikes bear from 20 to 30 flowers each. Per 1,000 seeds. 60c.; Pkt. 10c. 
SCABIOSA 
MAXIMA 
The “Sweet Scabious” or “Mourning 
Bride” of old gardens, but much improved 
in size, colors and doubleness. Many of the 
flowers measure 6 to 9 inches in circumfer¬ 
ence, are double clear to the centre, and 
have long stems. They are very free 
bloomers; very effective for garden decora¬ 
tion, and valuable for cutting; annuals. 
Height, \ x /z to 2 ft. (See cut.) 
Royal Purple. Pkt. 10c. 
Snowball. Pure white.10c. 
Golden-Yellow. 10c. 
Fiery-Scarlet. 10c. 
Azure Fairy. Light blue . . 10c. 
Cerise. Lovely cerise-red. . 10c. 
Cherry-Red, with white. 10c. 
Flesh-Pink. Flesh color, 
with rosy pink centre. 10c. 
Maxima Plena. Mixed Colors 10c. 
Collection, 1 pkt. each of the 
above 8 separate sorts for 70c. 
HARDY 
SCABIOSA 
Scabiosa Caucasica Perfecta. 
The old “Caucasian Scabious 
is recognized as one of the 
handsomest of hardy peren¬ 
nials, forpiing dense, spreading 
plants 2 to 3 feet high, thriving 
in any ordinary garden soil. 
In this new variety, “Perfecta,” 
we have obtained the highest 
perfection of this type; the 
semi-double flowers, 3 to 4 
inches across, arc poised on 
stalks 1 x /2 to 2 feet long, mak¬ 
ing them of exceptional value 
when cut for vases, etc. The 
coloring of the flowers is a 
beautiful lilac-blue shading to 
deep blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Scabiosa Caucasica Alba. A 
large, pure white variety; the 
flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, on 
long stems are exquisite for 
vases lasting a long time in 
water and they are borne tree- 
ly like those of its blue-colored 
parent from early summer to 
late fall. Pkt. 25c. 
Scabiosa Japonica 
Described in opposite column. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Salvia Splendens, Zurich 
Of dwarf, compact growth, forming oval bushes 15 to 
18 inches high, thickly studded with fine spikes of scar¬ 
let flowers. For bedding it is brilliantly effective, either 
planted alone or as a front row for the taller Salvias. 
Per 1,000 seeds , 75c. Pkt. 15c. 
Salvia Splendens Compacta Alba 
A dwarf compact growing variety similar in habit to 
Zurich but with pure white flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
Salvia Splendens, "Canary Bird” 
A new and quite distinct canary-yellow colored 
variety. Pkt. 25c. 
Emperor Salpiglossis 
A new giant-flowering race of this most beautiful 
and popular garden annual. The immense, Petunia¬ 
like flowers are borne on dwarf, sturdy branching 
plants, not exceeding 24 inches in height, that do not 
require staking. The colors, red, blue, yellow, pink, 
etc., in various shades, are intricately netted with 
other colors. They are of the easiest culture and flower 
profusely during the summer. The long-stemmed 
flowers are also fine for cut flower decorations. (See cut.) 
Emperor Pink. Pink.veined yellow. Pkt. 10c. 
“ Dark Scarlet. Scarlet, laced orange. ... 10c. 
“ Black. Rich deep maroon, not veined. . 10c. 
“ Light Blue. Veined golden.10c. 
“ Mixed Colors. 10c. 
A collection of 6 separate and beautiful varieties for 
50c. 
Scabiosa Japonica. New hardy perennial Scabious from 
Japan, forming large bushes 2)4 to 3 feet in height 
and breadth, with elegant light green foliage. Flow¬ 
ers 2 to 2V£ inches across on long wiry stems from 
15 to 20 inches in length, of a beautiful mauve or 
lavender-blue. The plants, extremely free-flowering, 
produce their lovely flowers continuously from the 
end of June until late in the autumn. Pkt. 15c. 
