21 SAXIFRACA 
This name shelters diversities; great beauties, stately in 
pride of towering multitudinous bloom ; daintier waifs, peer¬ 
ing from rock clefts, with blossoms exquisite in rare detail 
of form and tinting; spreading emerald moss-mats, flower- 
studded ; crystal-beaded leaf rosettes with star-sprays above; 
or those that overpower in sheer architectural decorative¬ 
ness of carved and arching foliage mass. 
21 SAXIFRAGA AIZOON—rltkt(2-3)16. Thick leaves, broid- 
ered with sparkling mineral encrustations. Blossoms in 
creamy to pink-tinted sprays. Pkt. 20c. 
21 SAXIFRAGA BRUNONIANA—rgkt(3)8. Spine-pointed 
pale green rosettes that spread by pink thread-runners to 
form mats. Golden-yellow flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
21 SAXIFRAGA CORDIFOLIA—rbkt(l-2)20. Always hand¬ 
some rosettes of thick, crispy, polished foliage, showing 
rosy or metallic tintings. In spring, flowers of clear rose 
pink. Recommended. Particularly adaptable to American 
climate. Pkt. 20c. (Plants, each 30c; 3 for 85c; 10 for 
$2.50.) 
21 SAXIFRAGA COTYLEDON—rbltkt(2)20. Plume Silver. 
Bronze shaded leaves, beaded with sparklets. Towering 
panicles of charming white blossoms, sometimes pink- 
suffused. Pkt. 20c. 
21 SAXIFRAGA DECIPIENS GRANDIFLORA—ryt(2)8. 
Moss Saxifrage. Mats of close packed foliage, in turf- 
cushion effect. Rather large flowers close above, white, 
or rosy. Pkt. 20c. 
21 SAXIFRAGA PURPURASCENS—rmkt(2)12. Glossy 
leaves, purple-shaded and with metallic burnish. Flowers 
of brilliant rose-mulberry. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 119A9—One pkt. each of above for $1.00. 
SAXIFRAGAS—At 20c the pkt. Integrifolia, Macnabiana, 
Portae, Pectinata, Virginiana, Peltata. 
SAXIFRAGA PEERLESS BLEND—A splendid mixture that 
includes a wide range of species in the various Saxifraga 
types. Recommended. Pkt. 15c; 1/32 oz. 35c. 
21 SCABIOSA PERENNIAL 
Desirable and enduring flowers for the border. 
21 SCABIOSA AUSTRALIS—ecbx(8)40. Vast tangles of 
wiry stems, oddly elongated, thimble-shaped flowers of liv¬ 
ing amethyst, a jewel-like light-reflecting quality being 
quite apparent in the blossoms. A charming, and quite 
“different” perennial. Pkt. 15c; t'g oz. 35c. (Plants, each 
25c; 3 for 65c). 
21 SCABIOSA CAUCASICA PEERLESS — crbkt(3-5)25. 
Giant flowers in white, and in shades of lavender, mauve, 
blue and violet. Excellent strain. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. 
21 SCABIOSA FISCHERI—ecbx(3-4)36. The more we 
grow this splendid Manchurian Scabiosa, the better we 
like it. The flowers are of large size, full and fluffy, in 
color a deeply rich and intense blue-violet. It is, we 
think, the freest blooming Scabiosa that we have ever 
seen, and the flowers are carried on long slender stems, 
so fitted well for cutting. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; % oz. 
60c. (Plants, each 25c ; 3 for 65c.) 
21 SCABIOSA LYROPHYLLA—See pagre 2. Pkt. 20c. 
21 SCABIOSA OCHROLEUCA—*ecbx(2-4)36. Fine big 
flowers of soft straw yellow for many months. Long 
stems. Free blooming. Pinnate foliage. Enduring. Pkt. 
15c; ^ oz. 25c ; % oz. 40c; % oz. 75c. (Plants, each 25c; 
3 for 65c; 10 for $1.90.) 
21 SCABIOSA TRINAEFOLIA—ecbx(8)30. A tangled airi¬ 
ness of foliage and flowers. Pretty blossoms that range 
from cream, through pink-lilac and lavender, to blue. A 
highly attractive species. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 30c. 
21 SCABIOSA WEBBIANA — ecrbx(8)20. Large fluffy 
flowers of pure true cream, neither white nor yellow, but 
a delightful tone between. This is a splendid hardy Scab¬ 
iosa, always in bloom, always good. Cuts well. Neat 
pinnate foliage .June to November. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 30c; 
Vs oz. 50c. (Plants, each 30c; 3 for 85c.) 
OFFER 120A9—One pkt. each of the above for $1.00, 
SCABIOSA SPECIES—Brachiata 20c; Stellata 10c; Mies- 
antha 15c; Lucida 20c ; Georgica 15c; Suaveolens 25c. 
BOTANICAL NOTE—Scabiosa australis has been referred 
to the genus Succisa, and S. lyrophylla to Knautia, but so 
far as horticultural effect and handling goes, they may be 
considered as though still in Scabiosa. 
51 SCOTTISH HEATHER—cbndyt(3)30. Calluna vulgaris. 
A home-like evergreen shrub, as hardy and adaptable here 
as on the sunny heaths of its native Scotland. The rosy 
flowers are carried in erect racemes. Heather thrives on 
dry banks in full sun. but will also tolerate light shade. 
Cut branches dry well for winter bouquets. Seed in chaff. 
Pkt. 16c: % oz. 36c. 
21 SCORZONERA—erbk(2)20. Two good perennials, with 
many-rayed double flowers. PURPUREA, purple, pkt. 20c. 
ROSEA AUREA, golden, pkt. 16c. 
21 SCROPHULARIA CHRYSANTHA—erfx(l)10. Highly 
decorative rosettes of silvered, silky foliage. Cluster-spikes 
of pretty pale yellow flowers in earliest spring. We like it 
much. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 35c, 
21 SCROPHULARIA SPECIES — Muraschiensis, chocolate- 
mulberry, 15c; Californica, old rose, 20c. 
21 SCUTELLARIA ALPINA—ergx(2-3)10. Soft spread¬ 
ing foliage mounds carry many spike-clusters of charming 
blossoms that shade and blend violet, cream, and rosy 
lavender. Pkt. 20c. (Plants, each 26c; 3 for 65c; 10 
for $1.90.) 
21 SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS—See page 4. Pkt. 16c. 
21 SCUTELLARIA INTEGRIFOLIA—ermbx(2)18. Flowers 
of a vivid violet that deepens from indigo. Each plant is 
a bouquet, dominantly blossom. Recommended. Pkt. 16c. 
41 THE SUCCULENT SEDUMS 
They must be, always, the very heart of any collection 
of desirable hardy succulents; a wall or stepping-stone 
planting, a flagged terrace or walk, would have scant 
charm without them, even though other gaudier flowers 
may center interest; the rock garden needs their foil, 
their color, their daintinesses of starry blossoming. In 
diversifications of thick, brittle foliage, they rival the 
Cactus. Soft apple-greens, frosted filigreeings, blue with 
dust of silver, bronze reflections, white or purple variega¬ 
tions, tones of rose, red and maroon, all these paint their 
leafage. They may be filmy earth-clingers, velvety cushions, 
rambling, rampant mounders, or taller sheafs of arching, 
fat-leafed stems. In blossom they run as wide a range, 
white, cream, lemon, gold, orange, pink, rose and crimson, 
with carmine and lilac, even upon occasion, hint of apri¬ 
cot. In this splendid blend are Sedums to meet every 
need, ground carpeters, border perennials, kinds, too, for 
window or conservatory plants, porch boxes or hanging 
baskets. Mixed Sedums. ekt. Pkt. 16c; 1/32 oz. 25c; 
oz. 40c. 
SEDUM SPECIES—At 15c the pkt. Acre, Aizoon, Angli- 
cum, Caeruleum, Capaea, Dasyphyllum, Ellacombianum, 
Euphorboides, Floriferum, Gracile, Hispanicum, Monregal- 
ense, Nevii, Pulchellum, Reflexum, Sediforme, Spathuli- 
folium, Spectabile, Spurium Splendens, Telephium, Terna- 
tum, Stribyni, Tatarinowi, Anopetalum. 
SEDUM PLANTS—At Old Orchard we have between 
sixty and seventy distinct Sedums growing. Of many 
of them, though not of all, we have sufficient stock so that 
a limited number of plants may be spared. Plants will 
be small rooted divisions. Write for list of kinds avail¬ 
able ; or for ONE DOLLAR, we will supply a labeled plant 
each of seven different Sedums, strictly our choice of 
species. For TWO DOLLARS we will supply one labeled 
plant each of 15 Sedums, all different. If Sedum plants 
are desired by mail, allow extra for postage, according to 
rates on page one; otherwise express shipment is indicated. 
21 SEMPERVIVUM BLEND 
Short, thick leaves in compact succulent rosettes, often 
suffused with rose or red, or again painted with purple. 
In the spider-web forms the entire plant is knit and 
entangled in silvery gossamer filaments. Oddly thatched 
stalks carry attractive flowers, usually in yellow, buff, or 
tawny red. We offer here a mixture of seeds saved from 
a fine collection of species and varieties. It should yield 
seedlings of surprising beauty and variability. Sow seeds 
in open-ground seed-beds in latest autumn, or at earliest 
possible moment in spring. It needs cool soil to start it. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/32 oz. 50c. 
SEMPERVIVUM PLANTS—We offer one small rosette- 
plant of each of six distinct kinds, unlabeled, for 60c. 
*SENECIO ARENARIUS—erdx(3-6)18. Annual Cineraria. 
Vivid rose, lavender, violet for months. Pkt. 16c. 
SENECIO PERENNIAL SPECIES—Supplied at 16c the pkt. 
Aurea, Clivorum Othello, Centropappus, Glastifolia, Greyi, 
Saxifragoides, Scandens, Mixed Perennial Senecios. 
82 SEQUOIA GIGANTEA—k. Giant Redwood, or Big Tree 
of California. Seems hardy at Boston. Pkt. 15c. 
*SESAMUM ALATUM—ebx(8)70. Rose Sesame. Stetely 
spires, set with wide-spaced horizontal “Foxgloves” in 
oddly attractive buff-rose. A quick, tall annual. Pkt. 15c. 
51 SHEPHERDIA ARGENTEA—qjy 8 ft. Buffalo Berry. 
Decorative in a mixed planting, leaves being white-silvery. 
Red fruits make delicious jelly. Pkt. 16c, 
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