58 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Bergenfield, N. J. 
Rosa chinensis minima Oakington Ruby. An old English variety that is even more 
compact and dwarfer than the above, with smaller, darker green leaves and rich 
ruby-red flowers from May to October. The flowers are sometimes single in very 
dry weather, but still the daintiest of the group. Unfortunately our stock of this one 
is very limited. 75c Each; (SeiGpeeueu, 
Rosa chinensis minima Pom-Pom de Paris. A newer variety that is intermediate in 
height to the two foregoing Fairies. It has dainty, long pointed buds and a true 
rose pink colored flowers all through the Summer. Superior to cheninsis minima in 
habit of growth. 75¢ Each. 3 for $190; Si 2Zeemea 
SABATIA. (Gentianaceae, Gentian Family) 
Sabatia lanceolata. A tall bog plant rather than a rock garden subject, but its grace and 
beauty cannot be overlooked. Long arching stems, about 18 inches high, sparcely 
leaved, and bearing huge heads of pure white, star-shaped flowers with vivid yellow 
stamens in August and September. Native to wet sphagnum bogs of New Jersey, 
it requires a wet acid mossy or mucky root-run in full sun. Difficult to grow in 
captivity. A challenge to the best of gardeners. (Ph. 4-5) 75c Each. 3 for $1.90. 
Sabatia stellaris. Very similar to the above, but only about 12 inches high, and in- 
habiting dryer, but acid mucky soils. The large star-shaped flowers held in showy 
clusters are of a clear delicate pink color in August and September. Another difficult 
New Jersey native. 75c Each 3 iformstou. 
SALIX. Willow. (Salicaceae, Willow Family) 
Salix uva-ursi. (Bearberry Willow) A very dwarf Arctic willow about 2 inches high, that 
forms beautiful litthe rounded mounds of thick, prostrate branches covered with tiny, 
dark green oval leaves. An exotic little tree from the high mountains of arctic 
Canada. It requires a gritty, acid leafmold soil in full sun. A curiosity that will bring 
“Ahs” from everyone who sees it. (Ph. 4-6) Stock limited. $1.00 Each. 
SANGUINARIA. Bloodroot. (Papaveraceae, Poppy Family) 
Sanguinaria canadensis. Large, multi-rayed, showy white flowers in early April on 6 
inch stems before the huge, deeply lobed leaves appear. The best effect is produced 
when they are massed in large groups in the wild garden or shady section of. the 
rock garden. Native to the Eastern States in rich woodlands. It requires a rich acid 
leafmold soil in shade ocr semi-shade and will stand full sun if it is kept well 
watered through dry spells. (Ph. 4-7) 35c Each. “3 for 90cu) 12 torenoee 
SANTOLINA. Lavender Cotton. (Compositae, Composite Family) 
Santolina chamaecyparissus. (Formerly listed as S. incana) Striking 12 inch high sym- 
metrical compact clumps of finely cut, thick, woolly gray leaves that are very 
aromatic when bruised. Small, pale yellow, button-like flowers on 12 inch stems in 
July. A fine evergreen foliage plant for dry walls and dry sunny locations in the rock 
garden. It comes from Southern Europe, is thoroughly hardy and thrives in any 
ordinary garden soil. (Ph. 6-8) 35c. Each,» .3; for 90cm i 2enoeeeee 
Santolina virens. (Formerly listed as S. viridis) Another fine foliage plant, subtended by 
little yellow button flowers in July. Very similar to the above, but the foliage is a 
lively, fresh green color. Also evergreen and thriving in walls and other dry places. 
Give it the same treatment as the foregoing. 35c._ Each. 3. for 90cis) Pasig 
SAPONARIA. Soapwort. (Caryophyllaceae, Pink Family) 
Saponar'a caespitosa. A two inch high tuft of little, fleshy, sharp pointed evergreen 
leaves, with cheery, bright pink flowers on three inch stems in May. A charming 
little rock plant from the Pyrenees that requires a light, gritty, well drained lime 
soil in full sun. Fine for a choice spot in the rock garden or wall garden. (Ph. 7-8) 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25. S]2etgpeeee 
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