Saxifraga Cordifolia (See page 59) 
Tradescantia Virginica (See page 64) 
Statice Latifolia (See page 63) 
Stokesia Cyanea (See page 63) 
Veronica Rupestris in Rock Garden (Page 66) 
SEDUMS—Continued 
‘‘‘Kamtschaticum Variegated Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
One of the best, because of its handsome golden variegated foliage 
which blends marvelously with the orange-yellow flowers, which are 
profusely produced in midsummer. 
Lydiuin Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Very fine rock plant, blue-green foliage and of prostrate habit. 
Maximum Atropurpureum Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Of upright open growth, about 18 inches high, foliage rich mahogany 
brown, flowers in sprays of somewhat lighter color. An outstanding 
variety, fine tor foliage color effect in the border. 
Minor Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Like a small Acre, emerald-green tallage. Makes very dainty little 
cushion. 
Rupestre Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Glaucous, blue-green leaves. Stems have trailing habit with golden yel¬ 
low flowers. Not over 3 inches high. 
*Sarmentosum Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Excellent dwarf variety tor rockeries or border edgings. The best Sedum 
tor filling seams between rocks in wall garden; rapid grower. 
«*Sexangulare Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Very dark green foliage; yellow flowers; habit much like Acre. 
*SieboIdi Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Round, succulent, glaucous foliage; bright pink flowers in September. 
The loveliest of all the Sedums. 
*Spurium coccineum Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A beautiful rosy crimson-flowered form; July and August. 6 inches. Very 
fast spreading variety; good tor covering sandy banks. 
Spectabile Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
One of the prettiest erect-growing species, attaining a height of 18 
inches, with broad, light green foliage and immense heads of handsome, 
showy, rose-colored flowers; indispensable as a late fall-bloomer. 
Spectabile “Brilliant” Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A richly colored form of the preceding, being a bright omaranth-red. 
*SpathuIatum purpureum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Reddish leaves with gray in center of the rosette. Dork yellow flowers, 
contrasting beautifully with the foliage. 
*Stoloniferum Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Most desirable; evergreen leaves; flowers purplish pink. July and August. 
Excellent for rock garden. 6 inches. 
SENECIO - Ragwort; Groundsel 
Only a few species of this genus are worthy of cultivation. They are of 
vigorous growth. 
Culture. The one named will thrive in ordinary soil, in partial shade, in 
open woods or under trees. Plant in autumn or early spring, 12 inches 
apart. 
Clivorum Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
Forms o neat tuft of foliage, from which spring up from July to October 
a succession of 3-foot stems, with clusters of orange-yellow flowers. One 
of the few plants that flower profusely in shade. 
SHASTA DAISY (See Chrysanthemum Maximum) 
SHORTIA 
Lovely dwarf plants with round leaves topped in spring with small, white, 
cuplike flowers. Suitable for open woods or shady rock garden. 
Culture. These plants require a light fibrous soil which is at least fifty 
per cent leaf mold. Should be grown in half shade in the rock garden or 
open woods. Plant in fall or early spring, 3 to 4 inches apart. 
*Galacifolia Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $.30.00 
A rare and beautiful species, from the mountains of North Carolina. 
The leaves ore evergreen and the petals, five in number, are pure white, 
and scalloped or notched on the edges. Flowers about an inch across in 
early summer. Plant in a shady place. 
SEMPERVIVUM - House Leek 
Most attractive, hardy, succulent plants for the rock garden and rock 
wall. Their rosette-like, thick leaves are fleshy and pointed. The small 
clumps slowly spread, filling pockets and crevices between the rocks. 
Culture. All require a rich, sandy and perfectly drained soil in full sun. 
Planting may be done in fall or spring, 3 to 4 inches apart. It takes a 
few months for them to get well established. Do not disturb when once 
planted. All flower in June and July. 
••“i'Arachnoideum fimbriatum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A fine cobweb rosette about one inch long at the end of which appear 
the young plants giving a lovely star-like effect. 
:;::;:Arachnoideum Laggeri Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Similar in growth to Minus except that the rosettes are twice as large 
and produced in greater abundance. A fine cobweb variety. 
Atroviolaceum Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $40.00 
The largest of the entire collection. Forms a beautiful rosette, almost 
4 inches in diameter when fully grown, of deep reddish purple leaves. 
Should be in every rockery. 8 inches. 
**Brauni Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A very attractive rosette-like plant. Color of leaves is bronze, almost a 
dull red at tip of leaves. At the base a dull green. 6 inches. 
**DoeIlianum Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Small, hairy rosettes of pale green leaves, tinted red at tips. Panicles of 
bright red flowers 4 to 6 inches high. Effective grown in large masses. 
^'i'Fauconctte Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Very similar to Brauni. The general makeup of the plant, however, is a 
little finer and more delicate. 6 inches. 
--Funcki Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Green tipped brownish rosettes produced rapidly in great numbers. A 
very fine sort to use where a brownish color is desired. 6 inches. 
=-s=Globiferum Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Flattened rosettes, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, of gray-green leaves, 
lightly tipped brown. Pale yellow flowers, three-fourths to one inch in 
diameter, in densely hairy panicles. 1 foot high. 
*Tectorum Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Broad rosettes, the leaves having reddish brown tips, flowers pale red. 
1 faot. This is the common House Leek of our grandmother's garden. 
All Sempervivum are offered in good size clumps consisting of many big 
and little plants. 
SILENE - Catchfly or Campion 
These perennials are of dwarf habit, and chiefly suitable for rockeries. 
Two species, however, Maritima flore pleno and Schafta, may be grown 
as edgings to sunny borders. 
Culture. Grow in good, ordinary soil on the margins of slightly raised, 
sunny borders or rock gardens. May be grown as a continuous edging or 
in masses. Plant in early spring or fall, 4 inches apart. 
**Alpestris Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Dwarf rock plant, dainty, pure white flowers in May and June. 
Maritima Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Compact masses of glaucous blue foliage. Very neat in appearance. 2 to 
3 inches high. From June to August the plant is covered with white flow¬ 
ers. Especially happy in a hot dry place in the rockery or rock wall. 
*Saxifraga Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A choice Alpine of mossy growth. Flowers white, in great profusion oil 
summer. 
*Schafta Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
(Autumn Catchfly). A charming border or rock plant, growing from 4 
to 6 inches high, with masses of bright pink flowers from July to October. 
SIDALCEA - Greek-Mallovv 
Graceful, hardy perennials with small. Hollyhock-like flowers borne on 
slender spikes. Suitable for sunny borders. 
Culture. Grow in good, ordinary soil in sunny borders. Plant in autumn or 
early spring, 8 inches apart. 
Rosy Gem Three $1.10, Doz. $3..30, 100 $20.00 
Erect growing, more or less branching plants, 2 to 3 feet in height, pro¬ 
ducing their showy bright rose colored flowers during June and July. 
They will succeed in any garden soil in a sunny position. 
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