
ABBOTT & COBB 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
45 

Scabiosa 

Ye 
Sweet William 
Primula, Vulgaris 
This charming hardy plant is seen at its best in 
cool, partially shaded positions, and should be in 
rich though not too heavy soil. The flowers appear 
in early spring and are of a bright canary-yellow 
color. Sow in the open early, when danger from 
frost is past. Or better results will be had by sowing 
in pots or boxes under glass. Transplant 9 inches 
apart. Flowers the second year. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
140z. $2.50. 
Salvia . Scarlet Sage 
One of the best Iate summer- and fall-flowering 
plants. The tall, compact bushes, with dark green 
foliage, are literally ablaze with brilliant scarlet 
blooms until hard frosts kill them. Start the seed 
in the house or hotbed, transplanting to the open 
when danger of frost is over. Pkt. 10 cts.; 1/4oz. 
$1.25; oz $4. 
BLUE BEDDER. This ts a Perennial Sage but can 
be treated as an Annual and if planted early m 
spring should be in bloom by July and last until 
October. Plants are compact and flowers are 
deep blue in color. Much darker than Farinacea. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. $1.25; oz. $4. 
Scabiosa 
Under the name of Mourning Bride this plant was 
known In old-time gardens. It has been vastly im- 
proved, and the flowers are excellent for cutting. 
BLUE. Pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. 75 cts. 
MIXED COLORS, white, pink, maroon, yellow, 
scarlet, and crimson. Pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. 20 cts. 
Scarlet Runner Beans 
A rapid-growing climber, with imtense scarlet 
flowers followed by long pods of edible beans. Desir- 
able for trellis, porch, or fence covering. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
Ib. 60 cts. 
Sweet William 
Free-flowering, showy perennial; a garden favorite 
for generations. Once established in good soil the 
plants last for years. Sow seeds in spring or early 
fall where plants are to grow. We have mixtures of 
both tall and dwarf forms. Tall, pkt. 10 cts.; 
140z. 30 cts. Dwarf, pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. $1. 
Stocks 
Flowers in Iong spikes of various colors, with the 
delicious scent of carnations. They bloom quickly 
from seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. 75 cts.; oz. $2. 
