

THE SAGES 
Among the sages are many fine bee plants and 
a collection of them in the garden will prove attrac- 
tive to the bees from May until September as one 
comes into bloom as others fade. The sages can 
be planted anytime during spring or summer. Early 
spring planting is perferable. If planted in hot 
weather, the seedbed should be kept shaded until 
the plants are well started. One packet each of 
the five species listed here for 75 cents postpaid. 
GARDEN SAGE, (Salvia officinalis) 
The garden sage has bsen cultivated for cen- 
turics for its aromatic leaves which are used in 
flavoring foods. It is a long lived perennial and 
should be included in every garden. The flowers 
are attractive to bees and a high quality honey 
is gathered from garden sage. Seed 20c per packet. 
BALKAN SAGE (Salvia silvestris) 
Balkan sage was found by an English beekeeper 
during the first world war and ssed taken to his 
garden in England. With us it has proved to be an 
unusually attractive perennial garden flower and 
bee plant. The flowers are covered with bees in 
June with a second flowering in September. Per- 
ennial. 20c per packet. 
SALVIA PRATENSIS 
salvia pratensis comes to us from England. It is 
a perennial of easy culture. The flowers are larger 
than the Balkan sage and are visited by many 
bumblebees as well as honeybses. Flowers opent 
in May and are mostly faded before middle of June 
although some bloom ccnt'nues for weeks. Peren- 
nial. 20c per packet. Plants, six for $1.00. Postpaid. 
BULGARIAN SAGE (Salvia jurisici) 
The Bulgarian sage is a hardy perennial with 
finely cut leaves which blooms freely during June 
and like others of this group attracts the bees in 
large numbers. Seed 20c per packet. 
SALVIA SUPERBA 
This is a strong growing sage reaching a height 
of abcut three feet and blooming intermittently all 
season. It blooms very freely in May and June 
and again in September with some flowers all sum- 
mer. It is usually swarming with bees. It is quiie 
similar in appearance to Salvia silvestris but blooms 
over a longer period and is somewhat stronger in 
grcwth. Seed 20c per packet. 
ASTER 
The asters are the last source of nectar in many 
localities. We offer several of the most oranmental 
varieties including New England aster, smooth 
aster, and arrow leaf aster. All are worthy of a 
place in any garden. Plant in early spring while 
the ground is cool. Perennial. 20c per packet. 
