Celosias — Cockscomb 



Lilliput 



Dwarf Plumed 



A new dwarf form of the plumed type that has 

 become amazingly popular for planting in 

 beds and borders. The plants are all of abso- 

 lutely even height, which makes a bed of them 

 very effective. Also for pot culture. 



1202 Fire Feather Brilliant fiery-red feathery 

 plumes. Plants with 15 to 20 branches. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 45c. 



1203 Golden Feather Another Dwarf Celo- 

 siawith feathery, dark golden yellow plumes. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 35c. 



1202 LillipHl Celosia—jusi. 1 ft. tall 



Cheiranthus . 



Siberian 

 Wallflower 

 1233 Allionii (Perennial) Brilliant orange-yellow 

 siiowy flowers borne profusely during May on plants 

 12 in. tall. Unusually showy and delightfully sweet- 

 scented. This flower is best grown as a biennial. 

 Pkt. 10c; '/4 oz. 25c. 



Chelone . 



Turtle Head 



1239 Barbata Toreyi (Perennial) Graceful, it 

 produces from June until September a fine display 

 of narrow, tubular flowers well arranged on tall, 

 slender stems .\ ft. in height. Their color is scarlet- 

 red. Pkt. 10c; i/s oz. 25c. 



Tall Plumed or Feathered 



Celosia plumosa or Plumed Cockscomb enjoys great 

 popularity due to its stately growth and the brilliance 

 of its large, .silky plumes which are of such rich colors. 

 It is easily grown, doing best in full sun and a rich, 

 deeply worked soil. The plumes make good cut flowers 

 and also may be dried for winter bouquets. The plants 

 are very drought-resistant. .5 ft. 



1212 Burbank's Plumed Knight Large plumes, 

 topped with small crested cockscombs, in rich yellow, 

 orange, copper, bronze, maroon, etc. Interesting 

 and quite distinct. Pkt. 20c; 2 pkts. 35c. 

 1209 Pride of Castle Gould Enormous plumes which 

 are attractively curled in much the same way as 

 ostrich feathers to which they may be likened. Brilliant 

 colors. 2 ft. Pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 45c. 



1207 Thompson's Magnifica, Mixed Colors Large 

 silky plumes of all the exquisite colors that are found in 

 Celosias and ideal where a riot of color is desired. 

 Pkt. 5c; '/s oz. 25c. 



Cristata or Crested {Dwarf) 



This Cockscomb, shown by the picture of Empress, has 

 very showy velvety flower heads or combs. Tlie combs 

 are easily dried for winter decoration. Plants about 

 10 in. tall. 



1204 Dwarf, Mixed Colors Magnificent colors and 

 giant combs. Pkt. 10c; Vs ox. 30c. 



1205 Empress Enormous combs of dark crimson; 

 bronzy red foliage. Pkt. 10c; '/g oz. 35c. 



Celosaa Spicata 



1208 The silvery lilac-pink flowers are borne in elon- 

 gated heads on long stems. The plants are of strictly 

 upright growth, attaining a height of 2 ft. Easily dried 

 for winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 35c. 



Cerastlum . 



Snow-In- 

 Siimmer 



1219 Tomentosum (Perennial) A low-growing 

 plant with silvery white, downy foliage producing 

 masses of white flowers in May. Especially suited 

 for rock gardens or edging. 6 in. tall. Pkt. 10c; 

 Vs oz. 25c. 



Chinese Lantern 



1220 Physalis Francheti (Perennial) Produces 

 balloon or lantern-like seed pods which turn 

 bright scarlet in the fall. WTien dried in a cool, 

 airy place, they will la5t all winter. The plants are 

 1 ' 2 to 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c. 



J218 Corndoioers 



1201 



Chinese 

 Woolflower 



Chinese 

 Woolflower 



Celosia childsii The interesting, 

 fluffy flower heads which resemble 

 large, loose balls of wool, are 

 rather iridescent, changing their 

 color depending on how the light 

 strikes them. Symmetrical plants 

 2 to 3 ft. in height. 



1201 Crimson A magnificent 

 variety with rich bright crimson 

 flower heads. 



1214 Pink Such a lovely color as 

 this, deserves being in everyone's 

 garden. 



1210 Mixed Colors A gorgeous 

 mixture for a beautiful color 

 efifect. 



The above, each: 

 Pkt. 10c; '/g oz. 25c. 



Celosia Spiiala, 1208 



1220 Chinese Lantern 



Chinese Forget-fV!e-Not 



Cynoglossum Of easiest culture in any 



ordinary garden soil and sunny place. 



Blooms continuously throughout the summer 



and early fall. Though the plants are quite 



hardy, copious watering during periods of 



drought will be found of value. 



1253 Amabile 20 in. Clear ultramarine- 



•blue. Pkt. 10c; Va oz. 25c. 



1252 Pink Strong spikes, studded with 



Eorget-Me-Not-like flowers of pretty pink 



color. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz- 35c. 



Centaurea Cyanus 



Double Corn/lower 

 Fine for garden display and cutting. Grows 

 in any well-drained garden soil. Does well in 

 sun or partial shade. 



1213 Blue 1229 Rose 



1228 Red 1230 White 



1218 Mixed Colors 

 The above, each: 

 Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 



1217 Americana Large, bright lilac-blue flowers. .1 to 4 in. across, oii 

 stately plants ,? ft, tall. Blooms profusely in ordinary garden soil 

 during July and August. Pkt. 5c; '/i oz. 25c. 



1206 Montana (Perennial) Large blue blooms in spring and early 

 summer on plants 2 ft. tall. Very decorative in the liardy border 

 and of great value in the rock garden. The flowers, wlien cut, keep 

 in fine condition for many days. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 35c. 



Sweet Sultans are offered on Page 92 



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 Chinese Forget-Me-Not 



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