Dreer's garden book 1926 (1926) Dreer's garden book 1926 dreersgardenbook1926henr Year: 1926 /flil^M!^iaiii^;»i»iikplg^ 109 Large-Flowering Salpiglossis (Painted Tongue) These are one of the very finest annuals, and are of the easiest culture, suc- ceeding in any good ordinary soil and in a sunny position. The plants grow from 24 to 30 inches high, and produce freely from mid-summer until frost their attractive Gloxinia-like blossoms in a very large and unusual range of colors. They are splendid for cutting, lasting well. Seed may be started indoors or in a hotbed about the end o
Dreer's garden book 1926 (1926) Dreer's garden book 1926 dreersgardenbook1926henr Year: 1926 /flil^M!^iaiii^;»i»iikplg^ 109 Large-Flowering Salpiglossis (Painted Tongue) These are one of the very finest annuals, and are of the easiest culture, suc- ceeding in any good ordinary soil and in a sunny position. The plants grow from 24 to 30 inches high, and produce freely from mid-summer until frost their attractive Gloxinia-like blossoms in a very large and unusual range of colors. They are splendid for cutting, lasting well. Seed may be started indoors or in a hotbed about the end of March, or sown outdoors when danger from frost is passed and the ground is in good condition. For best results the plants should not be set closer than 12 inches apart. per pkt, 3912 Crimson $0 10 3913 Primrose 10 3914 Purple and Gold 10 X 3915 Rose and Gold 10 ' 3916 Scarlet and Gold lO 3917 White and Gold 10 ' 3919 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts 50 cts. 3920 Finest Mixed. All colors. J oz., 40cts.; oz., $ 10 Sanvitalia 3938 Procumbens Fl. PI. An annual of dwarf compact growth; useful in masses in beds, or edges of borders, or in vases, baskets, etc. Showy bright yellow, double flowers; in bloom all summer 10 Saponaria (Bouncing Bet) 3911 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial rock plant, producing during the summer months masses of small, bright rose flowers; 9 inches 10 3940 Vaccaria. A pretty and useful annual variety, grows about 2 feet high, and bears masses of satiny pink flowers somewhat like an enlarged Gypsophila; charming for cutting, adding grace to any arrangement of flowers. Several sowings should be made to keep up a succession of bloom. Per oz., 30 cts 10 Salpiglossis Improved Large-flowering Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage) The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, also grown for conser- vatory decoration, bearing long spikes of flowers in great profusion from July to frost; seeds should be sown as early as possible either
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