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*CoIoniensis—One of the Hispanicum group. Forms dense 
mats of glaucous blue foliage a little more than an inch 
high. Very hardy and its blue foliage is unusual. Each 
20c; 3 for 50c ; 10 for $1.50. 
*Divergens—Green, tinted beads on red stems 6 to 8 inches 
long, th’at creep. Flowers are yellow. Very unusual. Each 
20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
*Spurium—A creeping variety with leaves in terminal 
rosettes. Turns a blood red color in winter. Pink flowers 
in summer on 2 to 3 inch stems. Each 20c ; 3 for 50c; 10 
for $1.50. 
Spectabile—An erect growing variety. Robust and glaucous ; 
stems 12 to 16 inches high, tipped with pink flowers in 
broad, flat topped cymes. Suitable for a taller plant in 
the rockery or low border. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
$1.50. 
SEMPERVIVUM—Houseleek 
*Globiferum — Hairy, globe-shaped rosettes of gray green 
that darken in the autumn to a dull bronze. Make a com¬ 
pact cluster that fits in nicely among rocks. Each 20c; 3 
for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
*Tectorum — (Hen and chickens) — The popular old favorite 
with a broad rosette of bright green in the spring changing 
to a dull copper green. The little ‘chicks’ cluster, collar¬ 
like around the large rosette. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 
for $1.50. 
SILENE—Catchfly 
*Schafta — Charming border or rock plant, growing from 4 
to 6 in. high with masses of bright pink flowers from July 
to Sept. Suitable for edging the sunny border or rock 
garden. Prefers ordinary good soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c ; 
10 for $1.75. 
SHASTA DAISY—(See Chrysanthemum) 
SPIRE A—Meadow-sweet 
Filipendula—Very handsome perennial with the general ap¬ 
pearance of the Astilbe. The plant has beautiful fern-like 
foliage at base. Flowers are borne in graceful, feathery 
plumes on 20 inch stems, during June and July. Flowers 
are creamy white. Does well in any good soil in the sunny 
border. Each 25c ; 3 for 60c ; 10 for $1.75. 
STACHYS—Woundwort 
*Lanata—A fine perennial for edging and rock garden. Is 
valued for its soft silvery foliage. Flowers appear in June 
of a lavender-pink color, but are considered useless. Thrives 
in any ordinary soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
STATICE—Sea Lavender 
Latifolia—A valuable plant for the border. Narrow leathery 
leaves grow in clumps close to the ground. Immense heads 
of purplish-blue minute flowers are borne on erect stems 
18 to 20 inches in midsummer. Are especially good for cut¬ 
ting and drying. Require a sandy soil well drained. Each 
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
