SAXIFRAGA - Rock-foil; Megasea 
A large genus of rock plants, only a few of which are suitable for culture 
in this country. The majority require to be grown on rockeries. The sorts 
suitable to grow as edgings to, or in masses on, the margins of borders 
are what are known as the Giant-leaved Saxifragos or Megaseas, w;th 
large, leathery leaves, which are also admirably suited for shady borders 
in city gardens. 
Culture. The mossy Saxifrages are best suited for shady borders or rock 
gardens, will do well in good, ordinary soil. Plant in March or early fqll. 
The Megasea or large-leaved kinds will thrive in ordinary, good, rich 
soil in well drained borders, by the waterside, or in the rockery. May be 
grown in sun or shade. Should be watered freely in dry summer. McNab- 
iana is best grown in stony soil in the rockery in full sun. Plant early fall 
or spring, 8 inches apart. 
'i”’'Decipiens Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32..50 
(Crimson Moss). Dwarf mossy plants bearing white flowers in May and 
June. The green foliage turns a bronzy crimson in winter. 4 inches high. 
Splendid rock plant; prefers light shade. 
^^MacNabiana Three $l.i5, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
This plant is a splendid sort for wall garden or in crevices in the rock 
garden. Foliage is gray-green in form of a rosette and quite stiff, from 
the center comes a flower spike about 12 inches long covered with small, 
white blossoms speckled with pink. 
‘‘'Megasea cordifolia Three $1..50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
These will thrive in ordinary soil in any position. Grow about one fTOt 
high, and are admirable for the front of the border or shrubbery, forming 
masses of handsome, broad deep green foliage which alone renders them 
useful; flowers appear very early in the spring. Fine among rocks or 
ledges. 
*Megasea crassifolia Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
1 2 to 15 inches. April to June. Showy and spreading. Drooping masses of 
pink flowers high above the large clustered leaves. Fine rock plant. 
*i'Megasea Hybrids Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $2.5.00 
Handsome plants in fine mixture of all shades of rose or pink. Excellent 
foliage. Good for the rock garden or border. Does well in shade or sun. 
SCABIOSA - Scabious or Pincushion Flower 
Charming perennials for border culture and for cut flowers. The Scabiosa 
caucasica are particularly valuable for the latter purpose, as its large, 
showy, blue or white flowers are borne on long stems. The species are of 
easy culture, and desirable to grow in sunny borders. . . 
Culture. All will thrive in well drained, good, ordinary soil, which is not 
heavy or damp. Cold and damp is fatal to these plants. An ideal soil for 
them is a sandy loam. Plant in early autumn or early spring. The plants 
are best in groups of three or more. Plant about 8 inches apart. A full 
sunny position is essential. 
Caucasica (Isaac House) Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Blue Bonnet). Their lovely flowers ore a soft and charming shade of 
lavender; commences to bloom in June, throwing stems 18 to 24 inches 
high until September. 
Caucasica alba Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(White Bonnet). The white form of the preceding. 
Japonica Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 pO.OO 
Lavender-blue flowers from July to September. 2 feet. This is o biennial 
variety, but very valuable for its great quantity of blue flowers produced 
throughout the summer. 
Pcnnsylvanica Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Cephalaria tatarica). Large golden yellow flowers, similar to the true 
Scabiosa in form, but 5 feet tall; excellent plant for back m the border 
or in front of shrubs. 
SCUTELLARIA - Skull Cap 
There are many species scattered throughout the world. Baicalensis is 
the only one considered; it is a shrub-like plant with lovely blue flowers 
suitable for the sunny border or rock garden. . . j 
Culture. Well drained, rich, sandy soil is best. Plant m full sun in border 
or rock garden in fall or spring, 10 inches apart. 
^Baicalensis coelestina Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
Short, wiry stems, one foot high, clothed with clear blue Snapdragon¬ 
shaped flowers during July and August; a very good plant for the 
rockery or in front of the border. 
SEDUM - Stonecrop 
A genus of plants which vary in habit from dwarf, creeping plants to 
those of larger growth, as Spectabile, which grows about 2 feet high. 
Some are evergreen and others of deciduous growth. The dwarf kinds do 
well as edgings to borders or in rock gardens. Others are suitable for 
grouping in the border. , • xl. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and dry, sunny borders or dry sunny places in the 
rock garden will suit all. Spectabile, indeed, will also thrive in shade. 
Plant in autumn or spring, 4 to 8 inches apart. 
=!=Acre Three $0.95; Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
(Golden Moss). Much used for covering graves; foliage green; flowers 
bright yellow; prostrate and slowly spreading. 
*Aizoon Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Bright yellow flowers. 1 foot. July and August. 
*Album Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Dwarf and spreading; thick, waxy round foliage, white flowers; good 
rock plant. 
Dasvphyllum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Dainty and small. Perhaps one of the best of the mosslike type. Not 
over 2 inches high. Lovely blue-green color effect. 
*Evcrsi Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A very nice variety of sub-trailing habit. Foliage is glaucous gray. In 
garden is at a premium. Good strong grower but not rampant. 
Florairianum Three $1.10, Doz. $3..30, 100 $20.00 
This is a choice variety. A tufted plant about 6 inches high. The dark, 
green foliage takes on a beautiful bronzy autumn tint, disappears, leav¬ 
ing a cluster of reddish rosettes for winter decoration. 
=^^=Glaucum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Excellent dwarf variety for rockeries; prostrate, and of slow growth; 
lovely blue-green foliage. 
«=Kamtschaticum Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Orange-yellow flowers, with prostrate, green foliage, golden in autumn. 
Sempervivum (See page 60) 
Potentilla Warrensi (See page 56) 
Primula Cashmeriana (See page 5t, 
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