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CELOSIA OR COCKSCOMB 
Interesting and brilliant annuals of tropical origin. The feathered varieties 
bear profusely handsome spikes of feather-like blossoms, while the Cristata sorts 
are finely cut so as to resemble a cockscomb. H. H. A. 
: \ Pkt. 
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] FEATHERED OR OSTRICH PLUME CELOSIAS, 
/ Pride of Castle Gould—An improvement on Thompsonii. Pyramidal compact 
growth, of about 2% feet, bearing immense heads of feathered plumes, of 
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Thompson’s Magnifica—A superior type of Ostrich Plumed Celosia, plants 
grow 3% feet high, bearing showy plumed heads of various colors. They 
last in bloom for a long time and are easily raised from Seed.............. 10 
Thompson’s Magnifica Dwarf Mixed—A fine class of dwarf plumed cocks- 
cgi y g comb, excellent for pot plants as the height is but one foot................ 10 
hls a ial Pyramidalis Plumosa Aurea—Golden yellow plumes; very fine; 3 feet........ 5 
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Chinese Woolflower. 
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (Celosia Childsi)—The most magnificent garden 
annual ever offered. The plants grow 2 or 3 feet high, the bloom starting 
early with a central head, round and globular, often two feet in circum- 
ference. Scores of other branches are ‘thrown out, each bearing a similar 
but smaller ball of scarlet wool. All support numerous laterals with 
small heads of bloom mixed with fresh, green foliage so that the plant 
looks like an immense bouquet set in the. ground. Start seed about four 
weeks before the time to transplant to the. garden; “Pkt Wbc:*3iforscsci.- 40 
CENTAUREA 
The well-known Corn Flower, Corn Bottle or Ragged Sailor. Of the easiest 
cultivation, flowering freely from seed sown outdoors in April or May. Will 
come up every year from self-sown seed, 
GIANT SWEET SULTANS. 
Centuurea Imperialis. 
This is without doubt the best of all the Centaureas. The plants are strong 
robust growers, and produce noble, deliciously fragrant flowers, borne on long, 
stout stems, which are excellent for vases, bouquets, ete. H. A. 
White, Pink, Lavender, Golden Yellow, Rose, Purple, each.................- 10 
Each color separate, 3 pkts. 25c, 
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Cockscomb, Glasgow Prize. 
CORN FLOWER. Pkt. 
Centaurea Cyanus Bachelor’s Button (Kaiser Blume, Ragged Sailor or 
Corn Bottle)—2 to 3 feet high. 
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White=Per 136 "025 800... Sans. ce cise pee Gee ine eee een ren nee 5 
Single; Mixed—Per 6" 073) 25c: (Actin eee secon ieee te bide site Mise eee 5 
Double |/Blue—Per,) '4 1025 :50C01.. 4 trace ie be eclamer tiem eich iae Seine An Bos 5 
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WHITE-LEAVED CENTAUREAS. 
Dusty Millers, 
The white-leaved Centaureas, or Dusty Millers, are much used for ribbon- 
ing beds and borders. Sow the Seeds early in spring in a hot-bed or warm 
sunny house window. 
Candidissima—aA very fine silver-leaved plant. Uigey Gelb ieh ita spas sacs] 10 
Gymnocarpa—The foliage of this variety is finely cut and silvery. It is 
perhaps the best variety for bedding purposes. % foot. H. H. P...... 10 
CLEOME PUNGENS. 
Giant Spider Plant—The flowers are very showy, with long, slender sta- 
mens and rose-colored petals. A great honey- producing plant and 
should pe grown by all bee-keepers. Sow outdoors in oe or May. 
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CLEMATIS. 
A well-known hardy plant, fine for arbors. 
Jackmanni Varieties—Mixed shades of blue, white, purple, ete. Flowers 
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Paniculata—Robust grower, bearing pure white fragrant flowers in great 
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CLIANTHU S—Australian Glory Pea. 
Dampieri—Sow in the open air in May, in a dry, sunny position. Flowers 
in clusters, pea-shaped, of a brilliant scarlet with black spots in center 
Corn Flower or Bachelor’s Button. ofseach flower. (H, SHE MP nee Lok. fecuite Sc ie ote ee eee een 15 
