Ricinus 
Showy-foliaged plant which resembles a semi-tropi¬ 
cal shrub and as a specimen makes a pyramid of 
gigantic, star-like leaves. If planted thickly, it 
forms a screen. Sow in pots indoors in March, or out¬ 
doors in May. Likes plenty of water and rich soil. 
Gibsoni Large leaves of dark purplish red. Ht. 5 ft. 
Zanzibarensis, Mixed. Enormous, lobed leaves from 
light green to purplish red. Ht. 12 to 14 ft. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.40 
Salpiglossis 
Candelabra, Mixed. These showy plants have a strong 
center stem and the side branches bear beautiful 
funnel-shaped flowers with dark veins on a ground 
which varies from white to crimson, yellow, orange, 
and blue. The flowers are larger than the ordinary 
Salpiglossis and colors include fine orchid shades. In 
a sunny position it blooms freely from midsummer 
until frost. Splendid for cutting. Ht. 2K ft. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; }ilb. $2.40. 
Salvia 
One of our most handsome summer- and autumn¬ 
flowering plants, literally ablaze with brilliant flowers. 
Sow seed early in boxes, transplant to small pots, and 
set out when frost is past; or sow outdoors in May. Candelabra Salpiglossis 
Avoid excessive moisture. Our seed germinates well. 
America (Globe of Fire). This fine variety is greatly prized for its compact growth. The 
plants develop into a globe-shaped bush surmounted by a profusion of sturdy, flame-red 
flower-spikes. It is the earliest and the most brilliant of all red Salvias. Ht. 16 in. Pkt. 
20 cts.; 3^oz. 35 cts.; ^oz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.90; 341fc>- $6.50; lb. $24. 
Bonfire. The finest Salvia for bedding. Very compact, oval bushes, with long spikes of bril¬ 
liant scarlet flowers. Gorgeous effects can be produced with massed Bonfire Salvia. Our 
strain is early, rather dwarf, but grows evenly and is very full-flowered. Ht. 16 in. Pkt. 
10 cts.; ^oz. 25 cts.; 34oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.35; ^Ib. $4.25; lb. $15. 
Farinacea, Blue. A perennial variety but best grown as an annual in northern latitudes. 
Seeds sown in the open ground in May bloom from July to frost. Fine light blue flowers. 
Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; Hoz. 25 cts.; }^oz. 40 cts.; oz. $i.30; 34It>- $4.25. 
Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Well-known bedding plants, 
carrying long, flaming flower-spikes, making a fine 
display until frost. This is a very fine strain, espe¬ 
cially selected for earliness and for its wealth of large, 
full flowers. Ht. 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; }/ioz. 20 cts.; 
yioz. 35 cts.; oz. $1.10; $3.50; lb. $12.50. 
Zurich. Dwarf scarlet variety, flowering early. Ht. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; y^oz. 35 cts.; 34oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.75; 
MIb. $6; lb. $22. 
Sanvitalia 
Procumbens, Double. For low borders in a light soil 
and sun. A trailing mass of small, bright yellow flow¬ 
ers with purple discs, from midsummer until late fall. 
Ht. 6 in. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
Scabiosa 
Improved Giant-flowered, Mixed. The beautiful, full- 
petaled, very double flowers in black-purple, crimson, 
rose, lavenaer, peach, white, and yellow are held 
erect on long, wiry, slender stems above the attrac¬ 
tive foliage. Fine for cutting and showy in the garden. 
Easily raised from seed, blooming from early summer 
until frost. Sow outdoors in April. Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 
10 cts.; J^oz. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; Mlb- $1.15; lb. $3.75. 
Salvia splendens For hardy varieties, see Perennial List. 
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Annual Flower Seeds 
