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ROMNEYA Coulteri (Matilija Tree Poppy). Per. 
rom'-nee-a. 
White flowers, 6 inches across, with many yellow sta- 
mens; 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 August to May. Germination 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-flowering 
pot plant; 6 inches; sow anytime, under glass. Allied 
to Gloxinia, which see. Pkt., 35c. 

Sanvitalia “Painted Glories” 
the Trailing Zinnia Describes Salpiglossis 
SALPIGLOSSIS gloxiniaflora (Painted Glories). 
sal-pi-gloss'-is. 
Rose, red, yellow, purple, and white large rich vel- 
vety 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 dur- 
ing cool weather. Sow where to remain, or transplant 
young. Germination period 2 weeks. 
Emperor Mixed. 14-0z., 45¢; Pkt., 10c. 
SEMI-DWARF (New sturdy strain; i% 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 PkKts., 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. Germination 
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. Ger- 
minaticn period 2 weeks. 
Splendens Bonfire; 2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Blaze of Fire; the best compact, vivid scarlet; 1 foot. 
Pkt., 25c. 
SANVITALIA procumbens.  san-vi-tal’-i-a. 
Orange-yellow, zinnia-like flowers on trailing plant 
for hot. dry situations; 6 inches; sow January to May. 
Germination period 10 days. %-oz., 50c; Pkt., 10c. 
SAPONARIA vaccaria rosea. sap-o-nair'-i-a. 
Rose flowers in graceful sprays, like a large-flowered 
Gypsovhila; 2 feet; sow February to April. Germina- 
tion period 10 days. 4-0z., 25c; Pkt., 10c. 
