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CELOSIA OR COCKSCOMB. 
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Interesting and brilliant annuals of tropical origin. The feathered varieties ES 
bear profusely handsome spikes of feather-like blossoms, while the Cristata sorts many 
are finely cut so as to resemble a cockscomb. H. H. A. ing. 
Pkt. for fl 
Glasgow Prize or Pres. Thiers—A beautiful variety with very large crimson uf 
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Cristata. Aurea—Dwart (yellow? wos. celeisisicw cm «ct +o scisiebile oat kien: eee 10 ; 
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Cristata ‘Coccinena—Dwart icrimSOn jie ouitc'a oom = aol aieinn ip a nl sino n e eieee - 10 The | 
Crintata’ Rosea—D Warf TOSCO! 2a pales c/e\ecipiclelstele © cicie vice cals 7 te hee eee 10 10 
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FEATHERED OR OSTRICH PLUME CELOSIAS, iw 
Pride of Castle Gould—An improvement on Thompsonii. Pyramidal compact Mixet 
growth, of about 2% feet, bearing immense heads of feathered plumes, of 
the most desirable shades............... mialein.eveie ein slalnjelece.e wie olwuateielaisiaiin eee 15 Corot 
Thompson’s Magnifica—A superior type of Ostrich Plumed Celosia, plants Brids 
grow 3% feet high, bearing showy plumed heads of various colors. Zuid w 
last in bloom for a long time and are easily raised from Seed.......... 10 Doub 
Thompson’s Magnifica Dwarf Mixed—aA fine class of dwarf plumed coekae E 
4 comb, excellent for pot plants as the height is but one foot.......... ema, LO 
, ey Pyramidalis Plumosa Aurea—Golden yellow plumes; very fine; 3 feet....... 10 1 
i CE  £OlS. Mieme Feathered Warleties Mixel ?.2o.96.).0:. 30. . cece aee ee ae eee 10 pen 
Chinese Woolflower. 
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (Celosia Childsi)—The most magnificent garden 
annual ever oftered. The plants grow 2 or 3 feet high, the bloom start- 
ing early with a central head, round and globular, often two feet in 
circumference. Scores of other branches are thrown out, each bearing 
a similar but smaller ball of scarlet wool. All support numerous lat- 
erals 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 foun weeks before the time to transplant to the graden. Packet aa 
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CENTAUREA. 
Of the easiest cultivation, flowering freely from seed sown outdoors in 
April or May. Will come up every year from self-sown seed. 
CORN FLOWER. Pkt. 
Centaurea Cyanus, Bachelor’s Button (Kaiser Blume, Ragged Sailor or 
Corn Bottle)—2 to 3 feet high. 
Bine—(Kaiser Wilhelm) Pert Ae O73 0 Clas eis wove abaiataye! epauetctens, stetietovetehalal- kale ears 10 
Hose—Per 44 O25: SOC) srtiacnlters teed otiote stench cua Valabctenclaune rol ol eich Wns een Cate P ee enelinene iene 10 
WUE — Per! 340 OZ: SOG. vie Seragssscelolanee teigs Shere Gualels: vhaysropsle’ oie ehode eaele tested elsitols te aie lohe rs 10 
Sineled) Mixture—Per 14 7107,.\25 Cricrcitocsesciciore?pnclone, skevoner fencte’ akansterersreteta vel lctekevs ie chats 10 
Double: Blue—Rer. 14°02: ‘50 Cres cists sisiece 0; spore otis) anche. a lelolacss ers: svarctershere,.o0dje 6 Sie eqeher spate 10 
Double Mixed: Colors—Per 34 402: 540 Crverors'c cvejoieisieiche. caters) t esevel ches] oveberatetofelers, sisieke 10 
CENTAUREA AMERICANA—The perennial Cornflower. Flowers violet- 
blue. Much larger than those of the annual Cornflower. An attractive 
hardy border plant. 2 feet. H. P...... a cinlegsteicherereicietote cicheteterctctatstele total ersts 
Cockscomb, Glasgow Prize. 
GIANT SWEET SULTANS. 
Centaurea 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, eachs cece BRS 
Each color separate, 3 pkKts. 25e. 
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" Mixed Colors, %4 oz. 3 
WHITE-LEAVED CENTAURBEAS. 
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. 
Gymnocarpa—The foliage of this variety is finely cut and silvery. It is 
perhaps the best variety for bedding purposes. % foot. H. H. P..... 
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Giant Spider Plant—The flowers are very showy, with long, slender sta- oe 
mens and rose-colored petals. A great honey- producing plant and eu 
should be grown by all bee-Keepers. Sow outdoors in April or May. C 
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A well-known hardy plant, fine for arbors. “ie 
Jackmanni Varieties—Mixed shades of blue, white, purple, ete. Flowers Stell 
Shto) Avinches) ACTOSStte > ctaus wlciets wiekein stele io inre (elelslelehemvaberetets ee ae sae8sn005.° 5 tal 
Paniculata—Robust grower, bearing pure white fragrant flowers in great Marit 
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CLIANTHUS—Australian Glory Pea. th 
Dampieri—Sow in the ground in May, in a dry, sunny position. Flowers ; 
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in clusters, pea-shaped, of a brilliant scarlet with biack spots in center 
Corn Flower or Bachelor's Button, of each flower. H. H. P..........cssceeces Sosobodosae SEaepoocelonseopa. 3 
