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 
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 
SIEVERSIA (See-ver'-si-a)—Top Flower 
♦ciliata — A most distinctive native for shade or partial 
shade forming feathery mats of pale green fern-like 
leaves covered with downy hair. Top-shaped flowers of 
soft old rose in nodding clusters on 8" stems. 
35c each; 3 for 85; doz. $3.00 
SILENE (Sy-lee'-nee)—Indian Pinks 
An interesting and useful group of plants for moist 
well drained soil in the rockery, wall or border. All are 
profuse bloomers and of restrained habit, making them 
worthy of a choice spot. 
♦acaulis —A native high alpine forming bright green moss¬ 
like mats studded with glorious, almost stemless bright 
pink flowers from May to July. Enjoys a little shade. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*asterias —From an attractive mat of smooth heavy leaves 
strong 15" stems uphold large heads of bright carmine 
flowers. Very showy. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*maritima —A fine carpet of bluish foliage and large white 
flowers all summer. 4". 25c each 
*maritima rosea —Pink form of above. 25c each 
*saxifraga —A dainty alpine of mossy growth. Tiny white 
flowers in profusion all summer. 
25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
♦schafta —Tufted mounds of showy deep rose flowers from 
mid-summer till frost. One of the most colorful things 
for the off-season. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
STATICE (Stat'-i-see)—Sea Lavender 
A most useful plant for airy effects in the border and 
bouquets. Will grow and slowly increase for many 
years in any good garden soil in sun or partial shade. 
*latifolia —From a rosette of large basal leaves springs an 
immense head often 1%' high and 2' across of many 
branched wiry little stems terminating in countless 
bright blue-purple flowers. May be dried as well as used 
for fresh cut flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*minuta—A tiny replica of latifolia growing only 4" tall with 
lovely heads of richly colored blue flowers. Very rare and 
fine. 50c each 
♦gougetiana—A lovely alpine form with dainty sprays of 
blue on 8" stems. New and rare. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
One each of the 3 Statices 95c 
STOKESIA (Sto-kee'-si-a)—Stokes' Aster 
Blue Moon —Stokesia Blue Moon is a vigorous growing, 
large and free-flowering variety of exceptional merit 
and distinction. It is perfectly hardy anywhere and 
has no insects bothering it. It is of easy culture, and 
flowers throughout the summer and autumn until stop¬ 
ped by hard frosts. It is not at all unusual to see flowers 
5 to 6 inches in diameter. The stems are twelve to eigh¬ 
teen inches long, bringing the large, vividly blue disc¬ 
like flowers well up and above the plant. A most worth¬ 
while addition to really hardy plants for the garden. 
50c each; 3 for $1.45 
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 
STACHYS (Stak'-is)—Woundwort 
Useful plants for the border or large rockery. Should 
have full sun or light shade and plenty of moisture. 
*betonica grandiflora —Large heads of glowing rose purple 
flowers on 12" stalks and deep green crinkled leaves. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦lanata —Valuable for its large wooly leaves of bright silver 
from which it derives its name “lambs ears.” A fine 
plant for color contrast in the rockery. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
One each of the 2 Stachys 45c 
SYNTHYRIS (Sin-thy'-rls) 
Splendid natives from the deep woods delighting in a 
cool moist situation. A nice companion for ferns. Will 
grow in the bog garden or under the shade of shrubs or 
larger perennials. One of the first plants to bloom in 
the spring, often coming on during the warmer open 
spells of winter. 
♦reniformis —Dark green glossy leaves and racemes of deep 
blue flowers borne on stout 4" stems. 40c each; 3 for $1.00 
♦rubra —Free blooming purplish red flowers, followed by 
silvered leaves. 35c each 
TALINUM (Ta-ly'-num)—Rock Pink 
♦spinescens —This rugged little plant grows on our waste 
lands in rock and sand. It forms a dense mat 3" across 
of spiny foliage and sends up slender 4" stems which 
support clusters of dainty saucer shaped bright rose 
flowers, each with a cushion of attractive stamens. Each 
afternoon the plant is a mass of new fairy-like flowers 
seeming to float in midair. It greatly resembles a refined 
Lewisia, to which family it is closely allied. Its blooming 
season, however, lasts four or five months. No plant gives 
more and asks less than this little gem. Positively one of 
the best things we grow. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
TEUCRIUM (Teu'-kre-um)—Germander 
An extremely useful little plant of shrub-like appear¬ 
ance having dense ornamental foliage and blooming 
profusely. If one cares to sacrifice the flowers it may be 
trimmed in any form and is often used for edging where 
box is not hardy. As it rarely exceeds 1' in height it is 
easy to keep in bounds. 
♦chamaedrys- —Very glossy leaved sort 12" tall with brilliant 
rose-purple flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦marum —A little more dwarf and spreading than the 
above with slightly silvered leaves and clouds of purple 
flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦marum rosea —A fine rose colored flower of similar habit. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
One each of 3 Teucriums, 70c; 3 each $1.95 
TUNICA (Teu'-ni-ka)—Coat Flower 
Pretty tufted plants suitable for rock and wall work. 
Should have good drainage and poor soil. 
♦saxifraga fl. pi.- —Delicate almost hair-like foliage and 
dainty pink, perfectly double, flowers in dainty sprays. 
35c each 
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