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CURRIE BROTHERS CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS 



Thompson's Magnifica 



HOME FLORICULTURE (Rexford). A 

 practical guide on flowering and ornamen- 

 tal plants for the amateur. Per copy, post- 

 paid $1.75 



COCKSCOMB (Celosia Cristata) 



Exceedingly handsome half-hardy annuals, making a grand dis- 

 play in the open border. As pot plants for the conservatory they 

 are very decorative and always attract a good deal of attention 



for their brilliant colors and unique form Pkt, 10c 



EMPRESS— Blood-red combs and brown foliage Pkt. 10c 



GLASGOW PRIZE— The finest strain of dwarf Cockscomb, bear- 

 ing immense dark crimson combs Pkt. 10c 



DWARF CRIMSON Pkt. 10c 



DWARF YELLOW Pkt. 10c 



Chinese Woolflower 



CHINESE WOOLFLOWER 



(Celosia Childsi) 



Striking hardy annuals, bearing numerous large 

 heads of rich colored flowers resembling balls of silky 

 wool. The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high with scores 

 of branches, each producing a ball. The flowers cut and 

 dried retain their bright color for weeks. Mixed col- 

 ors Pkt. 10c 



CELOSLV PLUMOSA (Plumed Cockscomb) 



Half-hardy annuals, producing large feathered flow- 

 ers of brilliant colors throughout the season. The 

 plants are ornamental, forming tall, graceful, pyra- 

 midal bushes, branching freely and bearing numerous 

 plumes which resemble ostrich feathers well above 

 the foliage. The plumes can be cut and dried for 

 winter bouquets. 2-3 ft. 



Golden Yellow Pkt. 10c 



Purple Crimson Pkt. 10c 



FLAME OF FIRE— 18 in. A new type of pyi-amidal 

 habit, the center and side branches terminate in 

 well rounded flower heads of a fiery scarlet. A very 

 showy plant Pkt. 20c 



THOMPSON'S MAGNIFICA— A grand strain of 

 many colors. Vi oz., 40c Pkt. 10c 



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PRIDE OF CASTLE GOULD— A handsome strain of 

 pyramidal, compact growth, bearing immense, extra 

 fine feathered plumes of many beautiful shades of red 

 and yellow, with pretty foliage. They are unsur- 

 passed for bedding and excellent for pot plants 

 Pkt. 15c I 



CELOSLV PLUMOSA ULLIPUT 



A beautiful new type of Celosia, growing about 18 

 inches high, the plants are compact and its many 

 branches are terminated with brilliant feathery pointed 

 flower head. A splendid bedding plant, also good for 

 cutting. 



Fire Feather Red Pkt: 15c 



Golden Feather Yellow Pkt. 15c 



THE FLOWER GARDEN PRIMER, by Julia Cummins. Found at last! The practical all-around book 

 ^-^ J • ^ for the home gardener who lacks experience. Here are directions in words and pictures on plannii.,: 



V«lI^ilt7IllII2£ and planting, maintenance, landscaping, tools and the workshop, and special instructions for flowers and 



rock gardens, 319 pages, 46 illustrations, 6 x 8% inches _ - - - **•'"' 



