SEDUM — STONECROP 
Sedums vary in habit from dwarf creeping plants 
to those of upright growth, as in the case of Spectabile 
which reaches 2 ft. in height. All kinds are excellent 
for the rockery and Spectabile may be used as a 
border to walks or toward the front of the perennial 
border. 
CULTURE. They are the easiest of all plants to grow. 
Ordinary soil and a dry, sunny position will suit them all. The 
dwarf sorts are often used for carpeting the ground. In such cases 
simply plant a few inches apart and they will soon spread into a 
continuous mass of foliage. Spectabile should be planted 10 to 12 
inches apart. The sedums are especially valuable as they will 
often thrive where other plants fail to grow. Plant in autumn or 
spring. 
*Sedum acre 
GOLDMOSS 
A dwarf variety whh dark green foliage and yellow flowers. 
This is one of the commonest species in cultivation and is often 
used for covering graves or arid spots that would otherwise 
remain bare. 
*Sedum kamtschaticum 
ORANGE STONECROP 
Dark green foliage on pinkish or greenish stems 6 to 8 inches 
long. Flower heads 1 to 3 inches across and orange-yellow in 
color. An excellent rock plant. 
*Sedum sarmentosum 
STRINGY STONECROP 
Leaves bright green on prostrate stems; flowers yellow. A 
rapid growing species that soon carpets the ground. 
*Sedum sexangulare 
HEXAGON STONECROP 
Very dark green foliage; flowers yellow. Habit much like 
Acre. 
*Sedum sieboldi 
SIEEOLD STONECROP 
A subshrubbv species 6 to 8 inches high. The succulent blue- 
green foliage is very attractive as well as the pink flowers that 
appear in September. One of the loveliest sorts for the rockery. 
*Sedum stoloniferum (spurium) 
RUNNING STONECROP 
A very fast spreading species growing 6 inches in height. 
Flowers crimson during July and August. An excellent rock plant 
and often used for covering sandy banks. 
*Sedum spectabile—Brilliant 
BRILLIANT SHOWY STONECROP 
A pretty, erect growing species attaining a height of from 18 
to 24 inches with broad, light green foliage and immense heads 
of handsome, showy, bright rose-colored flowers. Indispensable 
as a late fall blooming plant for the rock garden or border. 
Brilliant Showy Stonecrop (SEDUM) 
Sea-Lavender (STATICE) 
SPIRAEA — ASTILBE 
These plants are commonly and incorrectly called 
Spiraeas; they are properly of the separate genus 
Astilbe. Because of common usage, we catalog them 
under the heading Spiraea for the time being. These 
handsome herbaceous perennials bear feathery 
trusses of white or pink flowers and have pleasing 
finely cut foliage. The varieties listed below are 
excellent subjects for the flower border or wild garden. 
CULTURE. Easily grown, in either a sunny or partially 
shaded position, they prefer a deep, rich, moist soil as they re¬ 
quire an abundance of water during the growing season. Plant in 
the fall or spring from 18 to 24 inches apart. 
DEUCHLAND 
A lovely pure white variety of strong growth and very free 
flowering. 
GRANAT 
Striking novelty with long, well formed spikes and splendid 
crimson flowers, shaded salmon. 
MOWE 
Conspicuously beautiful with dense, feathery plumes of 
brilliant dark pink, shaded lilac. 
STATICE — SEA-LAVENDER 
The genus Statice has been revised, and now takes 
in the plants formerly known as Armeria or Thrift. At 
the same time the well-known Statice or Sea-Lavender 
has been established as a separate genus called 
Limonium. During the transition period we are cat¬ 
aloguing the Thrifts under Armeria and the Sea- 
Lavender under Statice. 
Sea-Lavender blossoms are one of the so-called 
"Everlastings” since the flower heads will remain 
decorative for a long time after cutting. The plant is 
admirably suited to the rockery or flower border. 
CULTURE. A sandy loam and a position exposed to the full 
rays of the sun are essential to the growth of Statice. If the flowers 
are desired for winter bouquets they should be gathered before 
they are fully expanded. Plant in autumn or spring 8 inches apart. 
* Statice latifolia (Limonium latifolium) 
BIGLEAF SEA-LAVENDER 
Minute, purplish-blue flowers in immense heads, often meas¬ 
uring 2 feet across, bloom during July and August. Invaluable 
as a cut flower. Height 18 inches. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
See Dianthus barbatus. 
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