SAX IFRAGA (Sax-a-f ra'-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 
♦caespitosa —Dense mossy grower with dainty white flow¬ 
ers. 25c each 
♦cotyledon pyramidalis —Very large rosettes of beautiful 
silvery foliage which take on a rich crimson coloring 
during the winter. Immense heads of dainty white 
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 
white flowers. 50c each 
♦lagaveana —A fine encrusted form with medium sized green 
leaves heavily lined with silver. 4" spikes of creamy 
flowers. 35c each; 3 for 85c; doz. $3.00 
♦McNabiana —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 with 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 
♦lingulata 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 
SENECIO (Sen-ee'-shi-o) —Groundsel 
A large genus only a few of which are worth growing. 
Very easy culture in any garden soil. 
♦tyrolensis —A rare gem. Compact evergreen shrublets 
with leaves so finely cut as to form a filmy mass of 
deepest green, exquisite among rocks. Blooms brilliant 
orange. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
veitchianus —A bold specimen for the border having very 
large rounded leaves and great heads of daisy-like orange 
colored flowers. 4'. 35c each 
One each of the 2 Senecios 60c 
SHASTA DAISY—See Chrysanthemum Maximum 
SIDALCEA (Sy-dal # -see-a)—Prairie Mallow 
Rosy Gem —Forms a compact bush 2' tall with masses of 
deep pink cup-shaped flowers of satiny texture. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
SANTOLINA (San-to-ly'-na)—Ground Cypress 
Shrubby perennials with aromatic foliage suitable for a 
sunny, well drained position in the border or rockery. 
Should be grown in masses. 
♦chamaecyparissus —Lovely finely cut silver-white foliage 
naturally forming a shapely little mound 10" tall and as 
broad. A fine subject for the rockery or for edging 
purposes. 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.00 
SCABIOSA (Ska-be-oh'-sa)—Pincushion Flower 
A particularly attractive cut flower of easy culture for 
a well drained sunny position. There is no more charm¬ 
ing table decoration than a few of these interspersed 
with Gypsophlia. 
Blue Skies —A very large flowered sort of English intro¬ 
duction. White flowers faintly suffused with clear blue. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
caucasica, Isaac House — Large flowers 2 y 2 " 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 having 
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 drought-resistant alpine shrublet hav¬ 
ing innumerable dainty lavender flowers all season. A 
very valuable rockery or wall plant. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
pennsylvanica (sny. Cephalaria tatarica) —Large golden 
yellow 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 
SISYRINCHIUM (Sis-i-rink'-i-um) —Grass Widows 
Graceful plants with grassy Iris-like foliage and droop¬ 
ing bell-shaped flowers. All require well drained soil 
with plenty of moisture. All are evergreen except Olsy- 
nium which entirely disappears after blooming and may 
be allowed to dry out if desired, or may have annuals 
planted over it. 
♦bermudianum —Deep violet blue flowers in June and July. 
25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.15 
♦californicum —Fine golden yellow flowers all summer. 
25c each 
♦olsynium grandiflorum —Rich reddish violet. A native 
which turns our woods to fairyland in early spring. 
2 for 25c; doz. $1.25 
SOLI DAGO (Sol-i-day'-go)— Golden Rod 
Well known perennials of easiest culture for sun or 
shade. Will grow with very little moisture but repay 
us gratefully with larger and deeper colored flowers if 
given some attention. 
capulinse —A new plant having very large individual florets 
like a miniature golden aster. Freely branching 2' stalks. 
50c each 
♦virgaurea cutleri —A true alpine forming deep green mats 
and sending up 5" stems of glorious golden flower heads. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
virgaurea, Golden Wings —A new stately sort growing from 
6' to 8' tall. The flower head itself is made up of many 
branched wing-like sprays forming heads 2' across. A 
superb border specimen. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
One each of the 3 Solidagos 85c. 
LAMB NURSERIES . . . E. 101 SHARP AVENUE, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 
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