WE SUPPLY A COLLECTION 
SALVIA ° Scarlet Sage 
Annuals, except where otherwise noted 
Familiar bedding plants, covered with 
bloom throughout the summer. Sow seeds 
from February to April indoors. 
Ostrich-Plume (Double Salvia). 2 ft. The 
habit resembles the Splendens type but the 
bush is well covered with plumes of blos- 
soms. As a cut-flower, one of these scarlet 
plumes alone makes a delightful decora- 
tion. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1, Koz. $1.50. 
Harbinger. 15 in. A true, dwarf, large- 
flowering Salvia which commences bloom- 
ing in July from early-sown seed. Beauti- 
ful symmetrical plants, densely clothed 
with long sprays of large, brilliant scarlet 
flowers. Pkt. 25 cts., 4oz. $1.25, loz. $2. 
America or Globe of Fire. 2 ft. Bushy 
plants with large spikes of brilliant scarlet 
flowers thrown well above the plant. Pkt. 
25 cts., Woz. $1.25, Woz. $2. 
Scarlet Dragon. 21% ft. Improved Splen- 
dens type; flowers are nearly double the 
size, closely crowding the immense spikes. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts., Yoz. $1.25. 
Splendens (Scarlet Sage). 21% ft. Bright 
scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., Woz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
Bonfire. 214 ft. Compact bushes produce 
brilliant scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 
75 cts., Yoz. $1.25, oz. $4. 
Zurich. 2 ft. Valuable because of its earli- 
ness. Pkt. 25 cts., Woz. $1, oz. $1.75. 
Blaze of Fire. 1 ft. The dwarfest of all 
bright scarlet Salvias, and by far the most 
brilliant. Ten to fourteen days earlier than 
the varieties used hitherto; the best bed- 
ding variety. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25, 
oz. $3.50. 
The Welwyn Salvias 
These are 3 feet high and are entirely coy- 
ered with large blooms. Invaluable for green- 
garden effect before the blooming period. 
The seed should be sown in early spring in 
flats and transplanted in the usual manner. 
Plants set out in early summer grow quickly, 
but to get the best results for late autumn 
bloom they should be pinched back. 
Welwyn Pink. A charming hue. 
Welwyn White. Perfect pure white. 
Each, pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1 
Purple Splendens. 214 to 3 ft. Uniform; 
covered with purple flowers. Pkt. 25 cts., 
5 pkts. $1, 1goz. $1.50. 
Horminum. 2 ft. Pale violet-blue Salvia. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Patens (Blue Sage). 2 ft. Deep blue. Beau- 
tiful garden or greenhouse tender peren- 
nial. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 75 cts., oz. $1.25. 
Sclarea (Clary). Perennial, treated as an 
Annual. 2 ft. Curious lavender bracts. 
Pkt. 15 cts., Koz. 50 cts. 
Azurea grandiflora. Perennial. 314 ft. 
Sky-blue flowers in August and September. 
Pkt. 15 cts., goz. 60 cts., Moz. $1. 
Farinacea. Perennial, treated as an Annual. 
2% ft. Seeds sown in May bloom from 
July to frost. Light blue. Pkt. 15 cts., 
lgoz. 60 cts., loz. $1. 
Farinacea, Blue Bedder. Perennial, treated 
as an Annual. 3 ft. Sown early in spring 
produces flowers from July to October. 
Compact, and deeper blue. Fine for cut- 
ting. Pkt. 25 cts., Woz. $1, Yoz. $1.50. 
Farinacea, Royal Blue. See page 35. Pkt. 
35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
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Salvia, Blaze of Fire 
SALPIGLOSSIS + Piinted Tongue 
Annual. The funnel-shaped blooms reveal 
exquisite markings or veins running through 
the groundwork of the flowers. Sow in open 
In spring, or earlier in a hotbed or sunny 
window, and transplant. 
Superbissima Hybrids 
ORCHID-FLOWERING (Height 3 feet) 
Brown and Gold Purple and Gold 
Crimson Scarlet and Gold 
Light Blue and Gold Rose and Gold 
Primrose Velvety Violet 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., oz. 60 cts., oz. $2 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 8 colors, $1 
Finest Mixed. A mixture of all the above 
shades. Pkt. 10c., 4oz. 50c., oz. $1.50. 
New Dwarf Giant-flowering 
Height 2 feet 
Brown and Gold 
Velvety Crimson 
Bright Scarlet Scarlet and Gold 
Red Star Chamois Blue and Silver 
Velvety Violet 
Each, pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1, oz. $3.50 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 9 colors, $1.75 
Dwarf Giant-flowering, Mixed. Pkt. 15 
cts., Yyoz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
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SANTOLINA incana (Lavender Cotton). 
2 ft. Evergreen, aromatic perennial with 
hairy gray foliage and globular yellow 
flowers. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
SANVITALIA procumbens fl.-pl. Annual. 
6in. Useful in beds, edges of borders, or in 
vases. Showy, double, yellow flowers. 
Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
SAPONARIA . Bouncing Bet 
Ocymoides. Perennial. 9 in. A_ hardy 
rock-plant producing masses of small, 
bright rose flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts. 
Vaccaria, Rose. Annual. 2 ft. Satiny pink 
flowers somewhat like an enlarged gyp- 
sophila. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 
Vaccaria, White. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 
Khaki Yellow 
Blue and Gold 
And He Is Happiest Who Has Power to Gather Wisdom 
from a Flower.—Howitt 


of twelve packets of seed of ANNUAL FLOWERS that are FRAGRANT. 
Just the thing to start a perfume corner in your garden. Price $1. 

SCABIOSA 
Mourning Bride; Pincushion Flower 
Beautiful plants with beehtve-shaped 
flower-heads, growing about 214 feet high 
and in bloom mostly from early in July until 
frost. Sow seeds in the open im spring. 
Tall Annual Varieties 
COLLECTION No. 27B: Pkt. each 6 sorts below 
marked (*), 75 cts. 
Heavenly Blue. Ideal bedding variety be- 
cause the plants are compact and the 
flowers are on short stems. They are cone- 
shaped and a lovely shade of azure-blue. 
A very early sort, 114 feet high. Pkt. 
25 cts., 1goz. $1, oz. $3.50. 
*Blue Moon. See illustration on front cover. 
Pkt. 20 cts., 4oz. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
Loveliness. The blooms range through 
varying tones of soft delicate rose. Un- 
surpassed as a cut-flower, having long, 
stiff stems and delightful fragrance. 
Cattleya. A new shade—rich rosy lilac of 
the beautiful orchid tone. Large flowers. 
Peach Blossom. New shade of peach- 
blossom-pink. Flowers large, borne on Jong 
stems, and excellent for cut-blooms. 
Above 3, pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
*Shasta. Pure white, with immense blooms 
3 to 4 inches in diameter. 
*Rosette. Beautiful deep rose, suffused with 
salmon; extra-large flowers. 
*Salmon Beauty. Vigorous plant and enor- 
mous flowers. Color is pure salmon. 
Above 3, pkt. 20 cts., 4oz. 60 cts., oz. $2 
Orchid Shades, Mixed. Blooms are large 
and on long stems; colors include mother- 
of-pearl pink, light pink, dark pink, mauve, 
crushed strawberry, and others. Pkt. 
10 cts., Loz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Distinct Colors 
King of the Blacks. Purplish black. 
*Rich Red *Y ellow 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., “oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
Tall Mixed Dwarf Mixed 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., 140z. 30 cts., oz. $1 
Dwarf Annual Varieties 
Coral Rose. 8 in. Small, compact plant. 
The individual flowers are large and their 
color is a hue of coral between salmon and 
rose. Pkt. 15 cts., loz. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
Fiery Scarlet. 114 ft. Brilliant scarlet- 
cerise hues. Pkt. 15 cts., 14oz. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
Following are described on page 36: 
Peace. Pkt. 15 cts., 1goz. 40 cts., oz. 75c. 
Midnight. Pkt. 25 cts., Moz. 60 cts., 
Yyoz. $1. 
Perennial Varieties 
Giant Hybrids (Isaac House Strain), 
Mixed. 3 ft. Larger flowers on longer 
stems. The colors are varied: lilac, laven- 
der, violet, purple, mauve, light and dark 
blue, and white. Pkt. (50 seeds) 35 cts., 
Ygoz. $1.25, Yoz. $2. 
Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). 3 ft. Especially 
valuable for cutting; Tilac-blue. Pkt. 
15 cts., Koz. 60 cts., Yoz. $1. 
Caucasica alba. Pure white; 3 ft. Pkt. 
15 cts., Yoz. 60 cts., Woz. $1. 
Japonica. Bushy plants 21% feet high, bear- 
ing on long stems beautiful, Iavender-blue 
flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., M4oz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 
Fischeri. 2 ft. The flowers are about 2% 
inches in diameter, borne on Jong, stiff 
stems, and are of a rich deep violet-blue 
shade. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
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