RUDBECKIA 
Cone Flower. These are easily grown and bloom profusely in summer and fall, providing excellent 
cut-flowers. Stand hot, dry locations and are particularly bright and colorful in the border. 
Starlight. ; f Pkt. 15c; #;0z. 45c; 1goz. $1.35; oz. $4 
All-America Winner. A new form with large semi-double and double flowers, 2 to 3 inches across on very long 
straight stems. Ideal for cutting and blooms profusely. The colors range from primrose to mahogany and bicolors 
with mahogany centers. The plants grow very quickly from seed sown outdoors. 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
Painted Tongue, An attractive flower which likes a light, rich, sandy loam. Sow seed outdoors in 
April or May where the plants are to remain, and thin to stand at least a foot apart. If earlier 
blooms are required, start the seed indoors in February in pots, as it does not like transplanting. 
Blooms from midsummer until frost, if in a sunny position. 
Candelabra, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 1440z. 30c; oz. 90c; Y%{Ib. $2.75 
These branching, showy, 214-foot plants bear beautiful, funnel-shaped flowers with dark veins, on a ground which 
varies from white to crimson, yellow, orange, blue and orchid. They are splendid for cutting. 
SALVIA 
Sage. With the early-flowering varieties you can have vivid beds from J uly to frost. For flat-grown 
spring bedding plants start the seed in February or March, giving bottom heat to help germination, 
and water sparingly. The seed, particularly of earlier varieties, can be sown outdoors in May. The 
dwarf ones make nice pot-plants for spring if started indoors in January. 
America. Pkt. 20c; lgoz. 90c; Yoz. $1.65; oz. $5.75; Ib. $20; Ib. $70 
Globe of Fire. When in full bloom the plants are 20 inches high and covered with masses of brilliant scarlet blooms, 
This strain is very uniform in growth and very popular for flat-grown plant sale. 
Bonfire. Pkt. 20c; Yeoz. 90c; Moz. $1.65; oz. $5.75; 4b. $20; Ib. $70 
Clara Bedman. This is a full-flowered variety with very compact oval bushes and long spikes of brilliant scarlet 
flowers. It makes a gorgeous massed bed, as the plants grow very evenly. Height 2 feet. 
Farinacea, Blue Bedder. Pkt. 15c; j;0z. 45c; Voz. $1.35; oz. $4; \WIb. $12 
A sturdy, compact plant, 21% to 3 feet high, with long graceful stems of deep lavender-blue flowers. Is useful for 
cutting and very striking m mass plantings. When grown as a background for pink Petunias it is very effective, 
Farinacea, Royal Blue. Pkt. 15c; #;0z. 60c; loz. $1.75; oz. $5.25 
An improved strain with nice long, deep blue flower spikes on fine bushy plants, uniformly 3 feet high, and with 
powdery gray foliage. They are very effective when planted in masses and nice for cutting. Make a splendid 
contrast with pink Petunias. Really a perennial but in our latitude must be treated as an annual. 
Splendens. ; ’ ; ; Sold out 
Scarlet Sage. The most popular of all, carrying long, flaming bright scarlet flower spikes which make a fine display 
right up until frost. The plants are taller, reaching 3 feet when well grown. This is a specially selected strain. 
Zurich. Pkt. 15c; Ygoz. 90c; M4oz. $1.65; oz. $5.75; 4lb. $20; Ib. $70 
The earliest of the older varieties, of dwarf, bushy growth, 16 inches high, with heavy, full, bright scarlet spikes. 
SANVITALIA 
Creeping Zinnia. Suitable for beds, edgings and rock-garden, the plants are prostrate and creep over 
the soil. From April or May sown seed, they bloom from June or July until frost. 
Procumbens, Double Yellow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Voz. 40c; oz. $1.25 
A trailing mass of small, yellow double flowers with purple centers, like miniature Zinnias. Likes light sunny soil. 
SCABIOSA 
Pincushion Flower. A very popular annual, blooming from early summer until frost, in a wide 
range of beautiful colors. Sow outdoors in April or May where the plants are to bloom, thinning to 
stand at least 15 inches apart. For earlier flowers start the seed indoors in March. Water very spar- 
ingly and transplant to the garden in May. For hardy varieties see Perennial List. 
Imperial Giant, Blue Moon. ; Pkt. 15c; Moz. 35c; oz. $1; 4Ib. $3 
All-America Winner. A distinct new type with very large flower heads over 2 44 inches across, of deep Iavender-blue, 
formed entirely of broad, heavy, wavy petals, without the usual pincushion center. Very upright, 314-foot plants. 
Super Giants, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; oz. $1; 14Ib. $3; Ib. $9 
This is the very finest annual Scabiosa strain available with very vigorous free-flowermg 3-foot plants 
producing a great many flowers of giant size and particularly beautiful refed shades of color. 
Tom Thumb, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 440z. 40c; 0z. $1.20; 4b. $3.50; Ib. $10.50 
Remarkable for its dwarf plants 8 inches high and 12 inches across, with an abundance of double, medium-sized 
flowers all summer. Splendid for bedding, edging and rock-gardens. 
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Rudbeckia, 
Starlight 
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Salvia farinacea, 
Blue Bedder 




Scabiosa, 
Super Giant 

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