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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 cus¬ 
tomers 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 green surroundings of lawn or foliage is matchless. (See cut.) 
Per 1,000 seeds, 75c .; per %-oz., $1.50 .. Pkt. 15c. 
Salvia Splendens Bonfiiae. 
Very compact oval bushes. 24 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, 00c. Pkt. 10c. 
SCHIZANTHUS. 
LARGETLOWERING HYBRIDS. 
Wonderfully showy annuals; valuable for 
garden decoration or pot culture. The 
plants arc of compact, branchy growth, 14 
to 2 feet high and are literally sheeted with 
exquisite butterfly-like flowers much larger 
than those of the ordinary Schizanthus, and 
include beautiful new color combinations. 
Wisetonensis. White dotted rose; upper lip 
adorned with yellow blotch shaded rose, 
carmine, etc . Pkt. 15c. 
Schizanthus, Large - Flowering Hybrids— - 
Mixed Colors, beautiful colors and com¬ 
binations in great variety. Pkt. 10c. 
SALVIA SPLENDENS ZURIC. 
(Tom Thumb. Miniature Praecox, Little Lord Fauntleroy, etc.) 
Very early and continues flowering to the end of the season; is of dwarf, 
compact growth, forming little oval bushes 15 to 18 inches high, thickly studded 
with fine spikes of scarlet flowers. For bedding it surpasses Scarlet Geraniums 
in brilliant effect, either planted alone or as a front row for the taller Salvias. 
Per 1,000 seeds, 75c. Pkt. 15c. 
SCABIOSA MAXIMA. 
The “Sweet Scabious’’ or “Mourning Bride” of old gardens, but much im¬ 
proved in size, colors and doublcness. Many of the flowers measure 6 to 9 inches 
in circumference, are double clear to the center, and have long stems They arc 
very free bloomers; very effective for garden decoration, and valuable for cutting; 
annuals. Height, 1 4 to 2 ft. 
Cerise. Lovely cerise-red.10c. 
Cherry-Red, with white.. . 10c. 
Flesh-Pink. Flesh color, with 
rosy pink center. 10c. 
Maxima Plena. Mixed Colors. .. 10c. 
Royal Purple. Pkt. 10c. 
Snowball. Pure white .10c. 
Golden-Yellow. 10c. 
Fiery-Scarlet.10c. 
Azure Fairy. Light Blue .10c. 
The collection, 1 pkt. each of the above 8 separate sorts for 70c. 
HARDY SCABIOSA. 
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. 
Flowers 2 to 2,4 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. 
Scabiosa Caucasica Perfecta. The old “Caucasian Scabious” is recognized as 
one of the handsomest of hardy perennials, forming 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, are poised on stalks 14 to 2 feet long, 
making them of exceptional value when cut for vases, etc. The coloring of 
the flowers is a beautiful lilac-blue shading to deep blue . Pkt. 15 
Henderson's Choice Collections of Flower Seeds 
offered on 
page 73 
will furnish a Complete Garden Supply at a saving 
of one-third. 
