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Double Suntiower 
SUNFLOWER—HELIANTHUS 
The tall growing varieties should always be planted in groups 
to make a background for dwarfer plants All Sunflowers are gross 
feeders and require rich soil and full exposure to the sun. They 
bloom from early summer till frost and are excellent cut flowers. 
Plant seed in the open in April and May. Annuals. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED DOUBLE—Light yellow, very large 
and double, with feathered petals resembling somewhat the double 
rage Cooper of the florist. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; 02, 45c; 
CUCUMERIFOLIUS MINIATURE DOUBLE—The flowers are small, 
extremely double with a brown colored center, very handsome, The 
plant produces hundreds of blooms which are first class as cut 
flowers. Height 5 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $3.00. 
SPECIAL MIXTURE—Embraces all the choice Sunflowers, both dou- 
ble and single. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 1b. $3.00. 
STACHYS LANATA 
Hardy perennial with ornamental woolly and thick silvery white 
foliage in dense tufts, Splendid for bedding and borders. A long 
lived perennial if planted in full sun and well drained position. 
IHleight when in bloom 2 ft. Height of leaves 8 inches. l'‘lowers dark 
vose pink. T. pkt. 10ce. 
STRAWFLOWERS—SPECIAL MIXTURE 
This mixture contains every variety of strawflower that is worth 
growing and in all colors. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; Ib. $5.00. 
BIRD OF 
STRELITZIA REGINAE = pakcoise 
The leaves of this plant are paddle shaped, foot long, 
deep green, stiff and shiny, borne on upright stalks twice the 
length of the leaves, the flowers of most peculiar and strik- 
ing form, orange and blue in color. Unexcelled as a speci- 
men in lawn, as a pot plant, and whenever the unsual, beauti- 
ful and strongly effective is wanted. Vigorous grower, eas- 
ily raised from seed, will stand much neglect but given strong 
soil, plenty of water and placed in full sunlight it will prove 
to be a plant that will be much talked about by all who see 
it. Grow rather cool, 50 degrees at night is sufficient. Ten- 
der perennial 31% ft. tall. Start the seed in pans or flat in 
light sandy soil, cover the seed only about quarter of an inch 
with dirt, keep in a temperature of 85 to 90 degrees. The 
seed germinates unevenly in from 6 to 8 weeks after sowing. 
Before sowing place the seed in a container and pour on it 
boiling hot water. Take the seed out after 24 hours and sow 
immediately. This must be done because the seed has an 
extremely hard shell and unless treated with hot water will 
not germinate. The seed germinates in 6 to 8 weeks from 
date of sowing and must be started in heat. 4 seeds 60c; 
10 seeds $1.10. 

Statice Latiluiia 
STATICE—Sow the seed of annual varieties from January to May, 
also in the Fall if located South. The seed germinates 2-3 weeks 
after sowing. Do not divide the clusters of seed, sow in flats, trans- 
plant when the plants are large enough. The seed of perennial 
Statice lays 4 to 6 weeks before it germinates and the seed must 
be covered very lightly, just enough to hide it from view. If cov- 
ered more it will not “grow” at all. Can be sown at any time in- 
cluding late in the fall. All Statices love the sun and well drained 
soil. For drying cut when in full bloom. All are highly valuable 
florists’ material, fresh or dried. 
ANNUAL STATICE 
SINNUATA—A most useful annual variety growing from 2 to 3 feet 
tall and producing brightly colored flowers that retain their lively 
colts when dried. Really a splendid flower for bouquets, both fresh 
or dried. 
KAMPF’S BLUE—LAVENDER—DEEP PINK—(Rosea Superba)— 
MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1b. $2.00. 
STATICE MARKET GROWERS BLUE—Annual Sinnuata. Vigorous 
grower, free flowering, flowers extra large of deepest blue on long 
spikes. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.00. 
STATICE SNOW QUEEN—(Sinnuata). Flowers very large snow- 
white, the finest white statice now in existence. T. pkt. 10c; oz 
25c; lb. $2.00. 
STATICE SINNUATA will bring better returns if you will grow the 
mea ved varieties namely, Market Growers Blue, Snow Queen, Rosea 
uperba. 
SUWOROVI—Produces long branched spikes of light rose flowers 
shaded with crimson. Easily raised annual. Height 2 feet. For a 
winter crop Suworovi is sown under glass in the late fall. Sown in 
February, later transferred to cold frames, will give a crop the last 
of May. T. pkt. 10c: oz. 80c; lb. $12.00. 
STATICE BONDUELLI—Fine for bouquets and indispensible for dry 
bouquets and wreaths. Flowers large, clustered at the end of stalks, 
of golden yellow color. Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past. 
Annual. Height 18 in. TT. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; Ib. $4.00. 
PERENNIAL STATICE 
STATICE LATIFOLIA is a handsome perennial plant of easy culture, 
growing about 2 feet high. Planted in deep soil and left undis- 
turbed will produce graceful, deep blue flowers for many years. 
Blooms from June to August. Cut it when in full bloom, about 20 
stalks to a bunch, hang up and let dry. When perfectly dry, close 
the tops of the bunches tightly together and wrap up in paper to 
keep the dust off and store away. When ready to use it, sprinkle 
the bunches before unwrapping. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $7.20. 
PLANTS—Strong two year old fleld grown $1.20 per doz., $8.00 per 
100, not prepaid. 
STATICE CASPIA—Perennial variety producing graceful sprays of 
lavender and white flowers valuable both as fresh cut flowers oT 
dried. Also called ‘“‘Baby Statice.” T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 25c; % 0%. 
45ce; oz. $3.00. 
ST ATICE SAREPT ANA [ike Incana_ in growth with 
florets like Latfolia but three 
times as large, intensely dark, bright blue in color. Very effective 
when dried as it retains its fine blue color for a long time. Easily 
raised from seed. Absolutely hardy. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; 02. 
RNe: Ih $8.00 
STATICE DUMOSA—Hardy perennial variety furnishing first class 
material as filler in floral work, both fresh and dried. TT. pkt. 
15¢e; oz. 80c3; lb. $8.00. “ 
PRIMULA OBCONICA will stand light frost, furnishes quantities of 
bloom during winter over a long period of time, is a high class 
cut flower and an excellent house plant. Can be started at_any 
time. Produces bloom in 4 to 5 months from date of sowing. Dur- 
ing summer place the plants in partial shade, Properly taken care 
of the plants will last for several years, 
