108 

Double Sunflower 
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 
tat paige of the florist. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 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. TT. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $3.00. 
SPECIAL MIXTURE—HEmbraces all the choice Sunflowers, both dou- 
ble and single. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $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. 
Height when in bloom 2 ft. Height of leaves 8 inches. Flowers dark 
rose pink. T. pkt. 10c. 
STRAWFLOWERS—SPECIAL MIXTURE 
This mixture contains every variety of strawflower that is worth 
growing and in all colors. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00. 
BIRD OF 
STRELITZIA REGINAE Aioo!se 
.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 314 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 $1.16. 
DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO. 

Statice Latifolia 
STATICE—Sow the seed of annual varieties from Januar 
to May, 
also in the Fall if located South. The seed germinates- 
-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. Hor 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 
polar epee 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; 0z. 20c; lb. $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. 
bert Uhre TaNeae! vlan aria 
white, e est white statice now in existence. T. pkt. 10c3 oz. 
25¢e; lb. $2.00. s + a 
STATICE .SINNUATA will bring better returns if you will grow the 
Selves. varieties namely, Market Growers Blue, Snow Queen, Rosea 
uperba. *, : ' 
SUWOROVI—Produces long branched spikes of light rose flowers 
shaded ‘with crimson. Wasily raised annual. Height 2 feet. 
February, later transferred to cold frames, will give a crop the last 
of May. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; 1b. $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. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; Ib. $4.00. 
‘PERENNIAL STATICE 
ner 
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. 
stalks to a bunch, hang up and let dry. 
the tops of the bunches tightly together 
keep the dust off and store away. 
the bunches before unwrapping. T. 
PLANTS—Strong two year old fleld 
100, not prepaid. 
STATICE CASPIA—Perennial variety producing graceful sprays of 
lavender and white flowers valuable both as fresh cut flowers or 
dried. Also called ‘Baby Statice.” TT. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 25c; % oz. 
45c; oz. $3.00. : 
STATICE SAREPTANA its, Tneana in 
florets like Latfolla 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 
paler Spon ered Absolutely hardy. Height 2 ft. ie PEt. 10e; oz. 
STATIOE DUMOSA—Hardy 
material ag filler in flo 
15c; 02. 80c; Ib. $8.00. 
When perfectly dry, close 
and wrap up in paper to 
When ready to use it, sprinkle 
pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; Ib. $7.20 
grown $1.2u per doz., 
perennia] variety furnishing first class 
work, both fresh and dried. T. pkt. 
PRIMULA OBCONICA will stand light frost, furmishes quantities of 
bloom during winter over a long period at time, is P| high class 
aa flower and an excellent house plant. Can be started at any 
e. 
ing summer place the plants in peters: shade. 
of the plants will last for se years. hose 
Flowers very large snow- 
For a 
winter crop Suworovi is sown under glass in the late fall. Sown in 
Cut it when in full bloom, about 20 
$8.00 per 
\ 
rowth with . 
Produces bloom in 4 to 5 months from date of so . Dur- 
en care 
