Celosia, Thompson’s Magnifica 
CELOSIA PLUMOSA 
LILLIPUT 
A beautiful new type of Celosia, 
growing about 18” 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. 
CHERIANTHUS 
(1 Foot) 
ALLIONI (Siberian Wallflower) 
—A fine variety of hardy Wall- 
flower, used mostly as an annual 
having bright orange-colored 
flowers with dark green foliaqge; 
a splendid rock plant. Pkt., 10c. 
LINIFOLIUS (Alpine Wallflower) 
—Forms compact plants about 
9” high with numerous small 
spikes of bright mauve flowers, 
makes a very neat line. 1% oz., 
50c; Pkt., 15c. 
GOLDEN BEDDER (Novelty) —A 
new English strain of Allioni, 
where it is a great favorite, it is 
sweetly scented, long lasting in 
flower, especially if the seed 
pods are not allowed to form, 
and it may be sown in late sum- 
mer, autumn or early sprina. 
The color is a deep golden yel- 
low. Pkt., 15c. 
CYNOGLOSSUM 
AMABILE 
CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT—An 
annual, recently introduced from 
China; of the easiest culture, 
forming strong plants about 18” 
high and producing through the 
summer months sprays of in- 
tense blue Forget-me-not-like 
flowers. A splendid addition to 
the comparatively short list of 
real blue flowers 
Azure Foiry—\/; oz., 25c¢; Pkt., 
10c. 
Pink—'/, oz., 30c; Pkt., 10c. 
CYNOGLOSSUM, Firmament — 
an easy-to-grow, dwarf new type 
Forget-me-not. Because of its 
rich blue color, and neot habits 
this All-Americo 1939 Bronze 
Medal Winner will he ao fovorite 
of all gardeners. Pkt., 10c. 
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Cockscomb 
(Celosia Cristata) 
Exceedingly handsome half-hardy annu- 
als, making a grand display in the open 
border. As pot plants for the conserva- 
tory they are very decorative and al- 
ways 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, bearing immense dark 
crimson combs. Pkt., 10c. 
DWARF CRIMSON—PKt., 10c. 
DWARF YELLOW—Pkt., 10c. 
CELOSIA ROYAL 
VELVET 
1939 All-America 
Selection 
Symmetrical 2-foot plant pro- 
duces a large center head and 
numerous large, erect, long- 
stemmed cockscombs of richest 
carmine or crimson color on basal 
branches. Foliage is bronzy green 
with reddish margins. Very strik- 
ing. Pkt., 25c¢. 
CELOSIA PLUMOSA 
(Plumbed Cockscomb) 
Half-hardy annuals, producing large 
feathered flowers of brilliant colors 
throughout the season. The plants are 
ornamental, forming tall, graceful, pyr- 
amidal bushes, branching freely and 
bearing numerous plumes which resem- 
ble ostrich feathers well above the foli- 
age. The plumes can be cut and dried 
for winter bouquets. 2-3 feet. 
Golden Yellow—Pkt., 10c. 
Purple Crimson—Pkt., 10c. 
THOMPSON’S MAGNIFICA — A grand 
strain of many colors. V4 oz., 40c; Pkt., 
10c. 
FLAME OF FIRE—18”. A new type of 
pyramidal habit, the center and side 
branches terminate in well-rounded 
flower heads of a fiery scarlet. A very 
showy plant. Pkt., 20c. 
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 unsurpassed for bedding and excel- 
Chrysanthemum 
DOUBLE ANNUAL 
VARITIES 
CORONARIUM — Double choice 
mixed shades of yellow and 
white. 1% oz., 25¢; Pkt., 10c. 
INODORUM PLENISSIMUM — A 
pure white, double variety, flow- 
ering freely all season, fine for 
cutting. 4 oz., 40c; Pkt., 10c. 
YELLOWSTONE — An entirely 
new break in Chrysanthemums. 
Full double flowers, yellow and 
excellent for cutting. Pkt., 25c. 
CURRIE’S NEW EARLY FLOW- 
ERING VARIETIES — Blooming 
within 5 months from sowing and 
continuing to bloom until frost. 
Pkt., 25c. 
SINGLE ANNUAL 
VARIETIES 
(Painted Daisies) Showy sum- 
mer-blooming plants, bearing 
pretty daisy-like flowers on long 
stems. The colors are exceeding- 
ly brilliant, mostly in distinct 
bands or zones. 
ELDORADO—Rich golden yellow, 
dork center, very showy. Pkt., 
10c. 
FRUTESCENS (White Paris 
Daisy) —Single white, star-shap- 
ed flowers. Pkt., 10c. 
EASTERN STAR — Clear yellow 
petals with dark disc. VY oz., 
25c; Pkt., 10c. 
MORNING STAR—Petals canary 
yellow, with halo of deeper yel- 
low, disc dark yellow. VY oz., 
25c; Pkt., 10c. 
NORTHERN STAR — Very large 
daisy-like flowers, 3” across, 
with pure white fringed petals 
and canary yellow zone around a 
dark brown eye. VY oz., 25¢; 
Pkt., 10c. 
W. E. GLADSTONE—Rich crim- 
son. Pkt., 10c. 
Choice Single Mixed Colors—'4 
oz., 25¢; Pkt., 10c. 
CURRIE BROTHERS CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
CLEOME PUNGENS 
GIANT SPIDER PLANT — A 
strong growing tender biennial, 
bearing beautiful, rose-colored 
flowers, with long, slender stam- 
ens. Should be grown by bee- 
keepers for its honey-producing 
qualities. Seed sown in March 
will yield flowers in July. V4 oz., 
25c; Pkt., 10c. 
CINERARIA 
CREMER’S PRIZE STRAIN— 
Flowers are large and color 
range exceptionally fine. The 
florets are wide, and they 
overlap well to form attrac- 
tive heads. Smaller leaves 
than those of the old type. 
Pkt., 50c. 
HYBRIDA— Large-flowering, 
finest mixed. Unsurpassed in 
size and brilliancy of colors. 
Pkivjecoce 
lent for pot plants. Pkt., 15c. 
CHINESE 
WOOLFLOWER 
(Celosia Childsi) 
Striking hardy annuals, bearing 
numerous large heads of rich col- 
ored 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 colors. Pkt., 10c. 
WHITE-LEAVED CINERARIAS 
(Dusty Miller) —-Hardy annuals, 
used principally for edging bor- 
ders, etc. 
DIAMANT —A splendid foliage 
plant, leaves and stems pure 
white. VV oz., 75¢; Pkt., 10c¢. 
COLEUS 
Handsome plants grown for their 
ornamental foliage, and used ex- 
tensively for bedding. Sow in- 
doors early in spring. 
CHOICE HYBRIDS — Many new 
and beautiful varieties. 2 Pkts., 
25c; Pkt., 15c. 
Single Annual Chrysanthemums 
