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ROMNEYA Coulteri (Matilija Tree Poppy). Per. 
rom'-nee-a. 
White flowers, 6 inches across, with many yellow 
stamens; shrubby, handsome plant, with silvery 
leaves; 5 feet; sow August to March, allowing 3 
to 9 months for germination. Pkt., 15c. 
RUDBECKIA (Cone Flower). rud-beck'-i-a. 
Golden yellow, single daisies, with brown cone- 
shaped centers, for borders or cutting, in sun or 
partial shade; 3 feet; sow Aug. to May. Germi- 
nation period 8 to 10 days. 
Indian Maid. Pkt., 15c. 
RUSSELL LUPINS. (See Lupinus polyphyllus.) 
SAINTPAULIA ionantha (African Violet). Per. 
Deep blue, golden anthers; free and long-flower- 
ing pot plant; 6 inches; sow under glass Novem- 
ber to March. Allied to Gloxinia, which see. 
PkKt.,<.50C: 
SALPIGLOSSIS gloxiniaflora (Painted Glories). 
sal-pi-gloss'-is. 
Rose, red, yellow, purple, and white large rich 
velvety flowers mostly veined with gold, for a 
striking bed or bouquet; 2% feet; sow November 
to May, preferably early as they make their best 
growth during cool weather. Sow where to re- 
main, or transplant young. Germ. period 2 weeks. 
Emperor Mixed. %-o0z., 45c; Pkt., 10c. 
Semi-Dwarf (New sturdy strain; 1% feet): 
Blue-and-Silver, mid-blue veined silver. 
Red Star Chamois, buff-yellow, broad _ red 
stripes, star-like from gold throat. 
All-Colors Mixed. Large Pkts., 35c; small, 15c. 
SALVIA (Sage). Per. — sal'-vi-a. 
Blue flowers in spikes, for Summer and fall beds; 
bloom first year; sow February to May. Germina- 
tion period 2 weeks. 
Farinacea, Blue Bedder, mid-blue, wooly stems 
and bracts. 
Patens, pure indigo blue. Pkts., 15c. 
SALVIA (Scarlet Sage). 
Brilliant red flowers in summer and fall on bushy 
plants ideal for bedding; sow February to May. 
Germination period 2 weeks. 
Splendens Bonfire; 2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Blaze of Fire; the best compact, vivid scarlet; 
TL fo0tes Pkt. 25¢; 

“Painted Glories” Sanvitalia — 
Describes Salpiglossis the Trailing Zinnia 
SANVITALIA procumbens. san-vi-tal’-i-a. te 
Orange - yellow, zinnia-like flowers on trailing 
plant for hot, dry situations; 6 inches; sow Janu- 
ary to May. Germination period 10 days. %-0z., 
A0G ee ktaeloec: 
SAPONARIA vaccaria rosea. sap-o-nair'-i-a. 
Rose flowers in graceful sprays, like a large-flow- 
ered Gypsophila; 2 feet; sow February to April. 
Germination period 10 days. %-0z., 25c; Pkt., 10c, 
