ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure” Seeds 

Scabiosa 
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride) (A) 
One of the most popular annuals for cutting 
because of the long wiry stems. It also makes 
attractive groups in the garden. A continuous 
bloomer. Sow seed early in light soil, cover about 
% in., watering to be done with a fine spray. 
Transplant to open when plants have their second 
leaves. 
Black Purple. Shasta White. 
Crimson. Rose. 
Lavender. Loveliness, Salmon Rose. 
Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; 4 02., 30c. 
Scabiosa (P) 
Isaac House Strain. Large flowers with fringed 
and ruffled petals in shades of blue and laven- 
der. Blooms freely from June to August. 
Height 2 ft. Pkt., 15c; \% 0z., 75e. 
SCHIZANTHUS (A) 
Dainty blossoms like tiny orchids from compact 
pyramidal plants. Very effective in the garden or 
for pot plants. Colors are pink to rose, veined 
with gold and white. The seed germinates readily 
and plants start blooming within a few weeks. 
Height 16 in. 
Large Flowering Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 50c. 
SENSITIVE PLANT (Touch-Me-Not) (A) 
A pretty plant with pink flowers. The foliage 
is very sensitive and closes up immediately if 
touched or shaken. Pkt., 10c; \y 0Z., 35c. 
STAR OF TEXAS (Xanthisma Texanum) (A) 
Plants grow 2 ft. high, producing golden yellow 
blossoms on long wiry stems, suitable for dry 
places. Sow seed where plants are to bloom. 
Germination 10 to 15 days. Pkt., 15c. 
STATICE, Sinuata (A) 
Showy plants with clusters of attractive flow- 
ers on graceful stems. The flowers may be dried 
for winter bouquets, Height 214 ft. Germination 
8 to 20 days. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; YZ oz., 25ce. 
Suworowi (Russian Cat Tail). Dense clusters of 
broad deep green leaves from which rise 
tail-like spikes of rose-colored flowers. An- 
nual. Pkt., 10¢e; 14 0z., 50c. 
Latifolia (Perennial Statice or Sea Lavender). 
Plants 1% ft. high and frequently 2 ft. 
across. Lavender blue flowers in much 
branched panicles. Pkt., 10c; \% oz., 50c. 
STOCKS (A) 
Dense spikes of fragrant flowers, white, blush, 
pink, purple, and yellow. 
Cut and Come Again. A continuous bloomer. 
Branching plants, 2 to 2% ft. high. 
Mixed. Pkt., 15c; Ye oz., 50c. 
Dwarf (10 weeks). Large flowering. A favor- 
ite for outdoor bedding. 12 in. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c; 1, 072., 50c. 
Giant Bismarck (10 Weeks Stocks). Plants 2 
to 2% ft. high producing many large spikes, 
coming into bloom in 10 to 12 weeks. Fine 
for cutting. 
Mixed. Pkt., 20c; \~ 0z., 50c. 
STOKESIA (Stokes Aster) (P) 
Cyanea. Beautiful light blue flowers are produced 
profusely in summer and early autumn. Crop 
failed. 
SUNFLOWER /( Helianthus) (A) 
Ornamental plants for background. Superior 
to the common Sunflower. Plant seed where they 
are to bloom. Thin plants to 8 ft. apart. Germi- 
nation 5 to 12 days. 
Sun Gold. Brilliant golden yellow flowers, large, 
double, free flowering; plants uniform height 
4-5 ft. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 30c. 
Dwarf Double. Bright yellow flowers. 
3 ft. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 25c. 
Dwarf Red. Large single flowered with deep 
red centers. Petals red and yellow. Height 
4 ft. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 25c. 
Mammoth Russian. Grown for its seed. Height 
6 ft. Pkt., 10c. 
Height 

Stocks Sun Gold Sunflower 

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