San Franciseo 

Salvia 
PHACELIA 
California Bluebell—Planting time, September to June 
CAMPANULARIA—A hardy California wild flower. The 
saucer-shaped flowers are a beautiful clear deep blue 
color with contrasting white stamens. 9 inches high. 
(Pkt 0c) (oz, (5c) 
WHITLAVIA (Wild Canterbury Bell) — Large, violet- 
purple bell-shaped flowers. Hardy annual 1 to 1% feet 
high. Sow seed of both varieties in the open either in 
the fall or spring. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 75c) 
PORTULACA 
Moss Rose—Planting time, April to June 
A creeping annual with thick stems and foliage, bearing 
brilliant colored cup-shaped flowers during the entire 
summer. This plant is ‘suitable for rockeries and banks 
and will grow and bloom profusely in a dry, hot situation. 
In sowing, mix the seed with dry sand to insure an even 
distribution. Sow in the late spring when the ground is 
thoroughly warmed up. 
SINGLE. MIXED—A large variety of the most brilliant 
colors. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 60c) 
DOUBLE MIXED—The most brilliant shades and choice 
flowers. (PKt. 15c) (4% oz. 7T5c) 
PYRETHRUM 
Persian Daisy 
PARTHENIFOLIUM AUREUM or GOLDEN FEATHER 
—Small cut leaves of bright golden yellow. A hardy 
perennial, with bright foliage, much used for edging 
and borders. Seed can be sown from September to 
March and transplanted. (Pkt. 15c) (4% oz. 40c) 
ROSEUM, IMPROVED SINGLE AND DOUBLE HY- 
BRIDS—A hardy perennial bearing large cosmos-like 
flowers with bright yellow centers; blooms in May and 
June and again in the fall and is one of the most 
graceful and long lasting cut flowers: 2 feet. A re- 
selected strain with rose and pink shades predominat- 
ing with some reds and very few whites. Sow from 
May to September. (Pkt. 25c) (s2 0z. 75c) 
RICINUS 
Castor Oil Bean—Planting time, March to June 
An annual which persists as a perennial in mild climates. 
Grows to a height of from 6 to 15 feet, and has large 
ornamental foliage. Sow the seed from March until June. 
ZANZIBARENSIS — A large-leaved variety, deep green 
and bronze, growing 10 to 15 feet high. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 40c) 

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SALVIA 
Flowering Sage—Planting time, May to October 
Scarlet and Blue Sage are usually treated as annuals. 
Start the seed from January to May, and set out plants 
when the weather has become warm. Other varieties are 
treated as perennials (sown May to October) except Sal- 
via Carduacea, which is an annual. 
FIREBRAND—Fiery scarlet; extra early and very dwarf. 
(Pkt. 25c) (7s oz. $1.00) 
PATENS (Blue Sage)—In color this is as blue as the 
“Scarlet Sage’ is red; unlike the latter, however, it is 
not useful for bedding, but is a beaut.ful plant for the 
border or greenhouse; half hardy perennial; 2 feet. 
(PKt. 25c) 
FARINACEA BLUE BEDDER—A more compact form of 
this popular hardy perennial variety, making it more 
desirable for bedding. Flowers deep blue. (Pkt. 20c) 
Gs oz. b0c) 
CARDUACEA (Thistle Sage)—A hardy annual California 
wild flower with thistle-like woolly foliage and rich 
lavender flowers in large heads. Sow from October to 
June; 1 to 2 feet tall. (Pkt. 15c) (4 oz. 50c) (oz. $1:50) 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
Velvet Flower—Planting time, February to May 
Highly ornamental half hardy annuals with large veined 
funnel-shaped flowers. Very showy in beds and borders 
and much prized for cutting. Height 3 feet. Sow seed 
early in the spring and transplant, or sow the seed where 
it is to remain, in April, and thin to 6 or 8 inches. 
Enrich the soil. 
SELECTED EMPEROR MIXED—A very rich mixture. 
(Pkt. 15c) (%4 oz. 60c) 
DWARF GIANT FLOWERED MIXTURE—More compact 
and with larger flowers. Height, 20 to 24 inches. 
(Pkt. 15c) (4 oz. 60c) 
Salpiglossis 
