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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 Crlstata sorts 

 are finely cut so as to resemble a cockscomb. H. H. A, 



Pkt, 

 Glaseon- Prize or Pre.i. Thiers — -A beautiful variety with very large crimson 



combs 10 



Criatata Aurea — Dwarf yellow 10 



CrlBtatu Cocolnea — Dwarf crimson 10 



CrlHtuta Roiiea — Dwarf rose 10 



FEATHEUED OR OSTRICH PLUME CELOSIAS. 



I'ride of Castle Gould — .\n Improvement on Thompsonii. Pyramidal compact 

 growth, of about 2'/2 feet, bearing immense heads of feathered plumes, of 

 the most desirable shades 15 



TIioiupNon's Haenlflca — A superior type of Ostrich Plumed Celosia, plants 

 grow 3yj 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 Magnlflca Dwarf Slixed — A fine class of dwarf plumed cocks- 

 comb, excellent for pot plants as the height is but one foot 10 



I'yniiuidnlis Pluiiiosa .\urea — Golden yellow plumes; very fine; 3 feet 10 



I'eathered \ arli'lies Mi.xfd 10 



Chinese >VooIflower, 



Pkt. 

 CHINESE WOOLFLOAVER (Celosia Childsl) — The most magnificent garden 

 annual ever offered. The plants grow 2 or 3 feet high, the bloom start- 

 ing early with a central head, round and globular, often tiro 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 four weeks before the time to transplant to the garden. Packet 

 15c; 3 for 40 



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 Cyanns, Bachelor's Button (Kaiser Blume, Ragged Sailor or 

 Corn Bottle) — 2 to 3 feet high. 



Blue — (Kaiser Wilhelm) — Per % oz. 30c 10 



Rose — Per % oz. 30c 10 



White — Per Vi oz. 30c 10 



Sing^led Mixture — Per Vi oz. 25c 10 



Double Blue — Per Vi oz. 50c 10 



Double Mixed Colors — Per 14 oz. 40c 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 10 



Cofksconib, GlasgoiT Prize. 



Corn Flower or Bachelor's Button. 



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, etc. H. A. 



WHiite, Pink, I.aven«ler, Golden Yellow. Rose, Purple, each 10 



Each color separate, 3 pkts. 25c. 

 Mixed Colors. Vi oz. 35c 10 



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. 

 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 PUNGE.\S. 

 Giant Spider Plant — The flowers are very showy, with long, slender sta- 

 mens and rose-colored petals. A great honey-producing plant and 

 should be grown by all bee-keepers. Sow outdoors in April or May. 

 H. H. A 10 



CLEMATIS. 



A well-known hardy plant, fine for arbors. 

 Jnckniannl Varieties — Mixed shades of blue, white, purple, etc. Flowers 



3 to 4 inches across 16 



Panlculata — Robust grower, bearing pure white fragrant flowers In great 



profusion 15 



CLIANTHUiS — Australian Glory Pen. 

 Dampleri — Sow In the ground in May. in a dry. sunny position. Flowers 

 in clusters, pea-shaped, of a brilliant scarlet with black spots in center 

 of each flower. H. H. P 16 



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