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lion and fruit bloom and continuing usually until the 
White Clover has started, thus filling a gap when nec- 
tar is needed for the spring buildup. It grows close to 
the ground, except in blooming stage, when the flower- 
ing stems reach a height of about two feet with abun- 
dant purple flowers. It is a nice ornamental and at- 
tracts attention, since it blooms early when there is 
not yet much bloom in the flower garden. We find it 
long lived and drought resistant. It stands reasonable 
competition and spreads slowly from self-seeding. Ap- 
parently this is a good plant for naturalizing along 
roadsides and borders. Weeds can be mowed over it 
without injury to the meadow sage. You will like this 
plant in your flower garden. 
Ask us for the reprint, “New Sages for the Bee Pas- 
ture.” 
Seed, packet, 20c; per ounce, $1.00; 4 pound, $3.00; 
postpaid. 
Plants, one year seedlings, 6 for $1.00; dozen, $1.75; 
postpaid. 
SUMMER SAGE 
(Salvia superba) 
This is a strong growing sage reaching a height of 
~ about three feet and blooming intermittently all season. 
It blooms very freely in June and again in September, 
with some flowers all summer. It is usually swarming 
with bees. It is ornamental and good for naturalizing. 
Perennial. 
Seed, per packet, 20c. 
Plants, one year seedlings, 6 for $1.00; dozen, $1.75; 
postpaid. 
SALVIA VIRGATA 
This strong growing perennial blooms freely in mid- 
summer, following the early bloom of Summer Sage. It 
reaches a height of three to four feet with light blue 
flowers. Much visited by bees. 
Seed, per packet, 20c, postpaid. 
ASTER 
The wild asters are the last source of nectar in many 
localities. We offer a mixture of several of the most 
ornamental varieties, including New England Aster and 
Arrow Leaf Aster. All are worthy of a place in the 
garden. Perennial. 
Seed, per packet, 20c, postpaid. 
NEW ENGLAND ASTER, 
probably the most showy of the 
wild asters; grows to four or five 
feet tall and blooms in the fall 
with showy purple flowers. 
Divisions: 4 for $1.00; 12 for 
$2.50; postpaid. 
