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Portulaca—Rose Moss 
Portulaca (4) 
(ROSE MOSS) 
This plant will grow and bloom profusely in dry, 
hot situations, where almost any other plant would 
soon die. Easily transplanted. In sowing mix the 
seed with dry sand to insure an even distribution. 
Sow in May when the ground is thoroughly warmed, 
and soon the loveliest of floral carpets will appear. 
Double Best Mixture. 14 0z., 75c; pkt., 10c. 
Single Mixed. 14 0z., 50c; pkt., 10c. 


Salpiglossis 
RANUNCULUS. Pkt., 10c. 
Salpiglossis (A) 
Undoubtedly one of the most attractive annuals and 
should be in every garden. The blossoms are tube- 
shaped, much like a Petunia but rivaling the latter in 
the beautiful colors displayed. Nearly every flower 
is veined with a glint of gold. Flowers are large and 
last well in water, really better than when on the 
plants. 
Large Flowering Mixed. % oz., 30c; pkt., 10c. 
: Salvia \) 
(FLOWERING SAGE) 
A hedge or bed of Salvias is a blaze of color during 
late summer and fall, bloom in spikes and continuing 
to bloom until killed by hard frosts. Seed should be 
started indoors, sow about % inch deep; transplant 
when the soil has become well warmed, about 12 to 18 
inches apart. 

Salvia, Fireball 
*Splendens. 2% ft. The well known variety, fiery 
scarlet. Not available. 
Fireball. 1% ft. The bushy plant is covered with a 
great number of flower spikes of the most fiery 
scarlet. The plants branch freely, the side shoots 
often producing 4 to 6 spikes. Oz., $9.00; 14 oz., 
$3.00; pkt., 25c. Very scarce. 
*Bonfire. Not available. 
*Harbinger. Not available. 
Scarlet Runner (A) 
A very rapid grower, bearing large sprays of bright 
scarlet, pealike flowers from early summer to late 
fall. Oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. 
Shasta Daisy (r) 
(CHRYSANTHEMUM 
LEUCANTHEMUM) 
Grows very bushy, 
bearing all summer a pro- 
fusion of immense white 
flowers on long stems. 
Y% o2z., 30c; pkt., 10c. 
SCABIOSA. 
Caucasica. Lavender-blue. 
Pkt., 25c. 
SCHIZANTHUS. 
Dr. Badger. Pkt., 10c. 


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Shasta Daisies 


*See Note on Page 33, 
