SAXIFRAGA (Sax-a-fra'-ga) —Rock-foil 
One of the largest and most varied groups of rock plants 
known. Because of wide dissimilarity both in habit of 
growth and flower they are justly deserving of wide¬ 
spread interest taken in them the last few years. The 
encrusted sorts lend the illusion of the southern desert 
the magasea group have large tropical appearing leaves, 
while the mossy kinds form cool green carpets for the 
shady spots. 
*aizoon flavescens —Pale green frosted rosettes and dainty 
sprays of yellow flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
andrewsi —Large rosettes with long leathery leaves. Fine 
rose flowers. 35c each; 3 for 85c; doz. $3.25 
*apiculata —A delicate little encrusted jewel for a fairly 
moist spot with shade from noonday sun. 35c each 
*baldensis —A minute encrusted form with flat twisted 
leaves and creamy flowers. 2". 50c each 
*bathionensis—A mossy carpet of deep green with bright 
red flow'ers on 4" stems. 35c each 
’*‘caespitosa —Dense mossy grow'er with dainty white flow¬ 
ers. 25c each 
*cotyledon pyramidal is -Very large rosettes of beautiful 
silvery foliage which take on a rich crimson coloring 
during the winter. Immense heads of dainty while 
flowers minutely spotted with red. This is one of the 
very finest rock plants in cultivation. 
35c each; 3 for 85c; doz. $3 00 
*engleri —Rosettes of narrow silvery leaves and dainty 
wdiite flowers. 50c each 
*lagaveana —A fine encrusted form with medium sized green 
leaves heavily I’ned with silver. 4" spikes of creamy 
flowers. 35c each; 3 for 85c; doz. $3.00 
*IVIcNabiana —Fine encrusted silvery foliage taking on rich 
autumn tints. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*pyramidalis —Large broad leaved rosettes and immense 
panicles of white, crimson-flecked flowers. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.25 
*sarmentosa —Marbled leaves of red and silver and showers 
of dainty pink flowers. Must have full shade. 35c each 
*umbrosa (London Pride) —Dark glossy green rosettes and 
pink flowers in large heads in late summer. 10". 
35c each 
*umbrosa primuloides —A tiny form wMth flower stem not 
over 5" tall. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
SAXIFRAGA MEGASEA 
Very effective tropical appearance. Large glossy leaves 
from a creeping stalk turning brilliant crimson in early 
fall and persisting throughout the winter. Every gar¬ 
dener should have some spot for these lovely plants. 
*cordifolia —Large heads of pink flowers very early. 12". 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
*crassifolia —Drooping masses of rose-pink flowers. 15". 
35c each; 3 for 85c 
*(ingulata leichtlini —Large crinkled leaves and fine heads 
of deep rose colored flowers. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
*purpurea —A little taller with deep reddish purple flowers. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
One each of these 4 Saxifragas $1.10; 3 for $2.95 
SCABIOSA (Ska-be-oh'-sa)—Pincushion Flower 
A particularly attractive cut flow'er of easy culture for 
a w'ell drained sunny position. There is no more charm¬ 
ing table decoration than a few of these interspersed 
with Gypsophlia. 
Blue Skies —A very large flow'ered sort of English intro¬ 
duction. White flowers faintly suffused with clear blue. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
caucasica, Isaac House — Large flow'ers 21^" across of 
charming lavender-blue are borne singly on 18" stiff 
strong stems. If cut, will bloom continuously from June 
to September. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.25 
caucasica, alba —A fine white form that is an excellent 
companion for the blue. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
fischeri —A handsome new form from Manchuria jiaving 
rich violet blue flowers of an entirely different shade 
from anything offered before. A striking border plant 
and one that cannot be recommended too highly. Award 
of Merit R. H. S. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
*graminifolia —A very tiny true shrub having 4" to 6" 
branches and grass-like leaves of dusty silver appear¬ 
ance and true scabiosa blooms of dainty lilac-pink. 50c ea. 
pennsylvanica (sny. Cephalaria tatarica) —Large golden 
wellow flowers quite similar to the above but borne on 
branching plants 6' tall. A good border plant. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
SCUTELLARIA (Skeu-tel-lair'-i-a)—Skull Cap 
Persistent summer blooming plants of dainty form and 
habit, loving the sun and giving a wealth of color during 
the hottest seasons. 
*alpina —Dainty habit and refined growth forming close 
mats bedecked with purple, white lipped, flowers all 
season. 25c each 
*baicalensis —Stiff wiry stems, literally covered with deep 
purple snapdragon-like blooms in midsummer. A useful 
plant for the rockery or border. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*brittonica —Wooly mates and purple flowers with a pure 
white lip. 25c each 
’■"indica japonica^ —Little spires of dainty mauve helmeted 
flowers on graceful grey leaved stems from June to Sep¬ 
tember. 4". New. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*orientalis —Silvery semi-prostrate foliage and dainty yel¬ 
low flowers. 25c each 
SEDUM (See'-dum)—Stonecrop 
An extremely interesting race of sun-loving plants hav¬ 
ing fleshy leaves of varied shades and forms. They 
thrive under the most adverse condition and are most 
useful in hot dry positions where little else can be 
grown. The bright and beautiful blooms should be 
sheared as soon as they fade to keep the foliage at its 
best. 
*acre —2". Bright yellow flowers. Native of Europe. 
25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.50 
*album— 3". Thick waxy round foliage. White flowers. A 
little North American. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.50 
*anacamperos —Striking silvered, serpentine foliage and 
purple flowers. France. 35c each 
*Cape Blanco —-Very dwarf compact form of spathulifolium. 
Frosted, spathulate leaves in a much branched rosette. 
Best in some shade. A rare and beautiful sedum. 
35c each; 3 for 85c 
*cors!cum —Minute blue grey heads in dense little tufts and 
bright pink flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*dasyphyllum —Very tiny silvery blue foliage not over 1" 
in height and softly blushing star-like flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
*douglasi —Native with us. Rich orange bloom with reddish 
tones. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
*eversi —5". Fine variety with glaucous foliage and pink 
flowers from Mongolia. 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $1.75 
*glaucum —1". Excellent blue green moss-like foliage. Na¬ 
tive of Switzerland. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.50 
*globosum —Old Man Bones. Interesting sort with globular 
leaves. 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $1.75 
*kamtchaticum —4". Large fine foliage turning yellow in 
autumn. Orange flow'ers. One of the best. Asia. 
25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $1.75 
*kamtchaticum variegata — 4". Fine green and white 
variegated foliage. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $1.85 
*lydium —3". Close growing reddish-green foliage. From 
Asia. 25c each; 3 for 60c 
*pruinatum — Strong grow'er with twiggy branches re¬ 
sembling fir boughs. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.85 
*pruinatum forsterianum —Masses of silvered-blue spruce¬ 
like branches. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
*pulchellum —Fleshy leaves which turn a deep red in sum¬ 
mer and large rosy-purple flowers arranged in five 
branched starfish-like fashion. Prefers a little shade 
and plenty of moisture. 35c each 
*reflexum cristata^ —Odd dark green foliage with peculiar 
cockscomb-like crests. A distinctly different sort that is 
quite rare and unusual. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦sexangulai —2". Very dark reddish foliage. From Western 
Europe. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.50 
*sieboldi— Thick blue-green leaves with rich pink edging 
resembling pieces of broken china. Dainty pink flow^er 
heads. A very charming plant. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*spathulatum —Glaucous foliage, large cockscomb-like heads 
of yellow flowers. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*spectabile —20". Handsome pale green foliage, thick and 
succulent like the cactus and large heads of pale pink 
flowers. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
LAMB NURSERIES . . . E. 101 SHARP AVENUE, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 
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