
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 


SCABIOSA GOLDINGENSIS 
Caucasica type, flowers very large, beautifully frilled of 
bright deep lavender on long stiff stems from June to Sep- 
tember. Perfectly hardy. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 
35c; % oz. 60c; oz. $4.00. 
SHAMROCK 
What we offer is a plant identical in growth with White 
Dutch Clover but there is a great difference, namely that our 
Shamrock has mahogany brown and wine-red foliage, is very 
conspicuous and a plant that sells fast if placed in pots and 
offered for sale in the spring. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. 
SIDALCEA ROSY GEM 
Hardy perennial plant with handsome spikes of pink 
flowers in June and July. Needs winter protection in the 
North. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.80. 
SILENE 
SILENE ORIENTAL SPLENDENS—A splendid hardy perennial fine 
for cutting or for the hardy border bearing fine large bright resy 
pink flowers with a delicious perfume from June to September. 
Height 18 in. Easy to raise from seed. Space the plants 2 feet apart. 
SILENE ALPESTRIS—Hardy perennial rock plant of dwarf com- 
pact growth, a model of elegance in or out of bloom. Flowers in 
sheets of glistening white from May to July, therefore a plant that 
will show the grower a profit and that will sell in quantities. 
6 in. T. pkt. 15¢; 1/16 oz. 30c; % oz. 55c; oz. $4.00 
SILENE ROSE QUEEN 
Of similar usefulness as Sweet Alyssum, producing a _ sheet 
ef brilliant bloom early in the spring. The color of Rose Queen 
Silene is glowing deep pink. The flowers are double. Highly priced 
in Europe. Will be admired here if given trial. Annual. Height 4 
in. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $2.00. 
SINNINGIA—See Gloxinia Regina. 
SMILAX—CLIMBER 
A graceful, tuberous rooted, perennial climber, none surpassing 
{t for its glossy deep green most delicate foliage. Fine for vases 
and baskets. Sow from December to March, soak the seed 24 hours 
before sowing. : 
SMILAX—For best returns grow in a night temperature of 60 to 65 
degrees. Allow from 3 to 6 weeks for the seed to germinate. Height 
1 to 10 feet. T. pkt. 20c. 
SPIREA JAPONICA—See Astilbe. 
SPERGULA PILIFERA AUREA—SAGINA 
Hardy perennial only two inches high, flowers rich orange yellow. 
Fine for neat beautiful flowering lawns, for edgings and rockeries. 
Does well in any kind of soil in full sun. Seed very fine but sprouts 
readily. The best time to start the seed is from March to July. Sow 
in a flat filled with cron uty moistened dirt and press the seed to 
the dirt. Do not cover with dirt at all. Lay a piece of paper on top 
of the flat, remove when seed starts to sprout which is in from 
8 to 15 days from date of sowing. Same as Sagina Subulata. 
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specialties. 
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SAPONARIA VACCARIA 
An annual producing masses of graceful sprays of glist- 
ening satiny flowers, resembling an enlarged gypsophyla. 
Very popular in European flower markets and sure to become 
popular on this side. Treat like you do Gypsophvla Elegans. 
PINK—WHITE—MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 45c; Ib. $4.00. 
SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES—Hardy, perennial, creeping plant of dense 
growth, less than a foot high, covered with a sheet of brilliant bloom 
from May to August. Unsurpassed for covering banks and in rock 
work. Color rosy-purple. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
SPIREA ULMARIA—Hardy perennial, flowers creamy white 
in large terminal heads on long stout stalks during June and 
July. First class cut flower. Genuinely beautiful, perfect- 
ly hardy, long-lived, drought and heat resisting, a real gem 
greatly deserving to be a favorite with flower lovers as well 
as professionals. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c. 
STEPHANOPH YSUM—JUSTICIA 
LONGIFOLIUM—An elegant house plant, easy to raise from seed 
and blooming during winter under glass or in the house. The flow- 
ers are in clusters and in great numbers, of the most brilliant ver- 
million red. Blooms 12 months from date of sowing. Cut back after 
through blooming, furnishes flowers summer and winter. Half 
hardy perennial. Height 1144 ft. The seed lays 3-4 weeks before it 
germinates. 
STEVIA 
Stevias furnish the florist from November till March, quantities 
of graceful sprays; unexcelled for bouquets and design work. Grows 
readily from seed. Grow them outside over summer giving them 2 
feet each way, pot off early in the fall and keep over winter in a 
temperature of 40 to 50 degrees. Any soil is good for them but 
they will not stand the slightest frost. 
STEVIA SERRATA ALBA—White. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 25c. 
STIPA PENNATA 
FEATHER GRASS—Bears long pannicles of eras feathery appear- 
ance much used in dry bouquets, from June to September. Height 
3 feet. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
SNAPDRAGON—See Antirhinum. 
STOKESIA—CORNFLOWER ASTER 
A magnificent hardy perennial The flowers, measuring 4 to 5 
{nches across, are produced on stiff, long stems, making an excellent 
plant for cut flowers, for bouquets, etc. Here in Iowa it winterkills 
but it is so easy of culture and produces such handsome flowers it 
is really worth while growing as an annual. Plant 9 inches apart. 
Height 2 feet. In bloom from August to October. 
BLUE—Lavender blue. WHITE—Blush white. MIXED. Any color. 
SOLANUM—JERUSALEM CHERRY 
Of dwarf branching habit, with shiny small oval shaped leaves 
loaded with bright scarlet cherry like fruits. Fine pot plant easily 
raised from seed. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 25c. 
