CELOSIA (Cockscomb) 



Hardy Annual 



This showy plant of many forms is of the easiest culture 

 and IS one of the most brilliant and effective of the summer 

 bloomers. Well adapted for beds or borders. 



1202 Chinese Woolflower, Dark Pink 



CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (ceiosia chiidsi) 



Plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, branching freely, each branch 

 terminating with a large roundish head like a ball of silky 

 wool. Each branch supports numerous laterals with small 

 heads of bloom, so that a plant looks like a huge bouquet. 

 Valuable for cutting, and often used in a dried state. 



1201 CRIMSOIV WOOLFLOWER. Rich, bright crimson, 

 deepening to dark crimson-scarlet as flower ages. 



Packet 15 ets.; % ounce 50 cts.; % ounce 85 cts. 



1202 DARK PINK WOOLFLOWER. Beautiful pink. 

 Packet 15 cts.; Vs ounce 50 cts.; % ounce 85 cts. 



1203 TELLOW WOOLFLOWER. A rich shade of yellow. 

 Packet 10 cts.; Vs ounce 50 cts.; 14 ounce 85 cts. 



1210 CHIIVESE WOOLFLOWER, MIXED COLORS. 

 Packet 15 cts.; % ounce 40 cts.; 14 ounce 75 cts. 



4135 Chinese Woolflower Collection 



The Best of All Celosias for Cutting 

 One packet each of the above 3 separate colors 

 (value 40 cts.) for 



30c 



120s SPICATA. Plants grow 3 feet in height, branch 

 each stem terminating in a round, 

 slender pointed spike of bloom. The 

 flowers at first are a soft bright 

 rose, changing to silver white, so 

 that a fully developed spike resem- 

 bles a slender silver plume with a 

 bright carmine tip. 



Packet 10 cts.; Vn ounce 45 cts. 



freely, 



Ceiosia, Cristata or Crested 



1208 Ceiosia, Spicata 



1205 CRISTATA ROSE. Of the dwarf or crested type, with 

 ^^^if^i dark rose-colored, comb-like heads. Packet 10 cts. 



me CRISTATA YELLOW. Of the dwarf or crested type, 

 producing large, compact yellow heads. Packet 10 cts. 



^204 CRISTCATA MIXED. AH the best crested cockscomb 

 types. Packet 10 cts.; Vs ounce 30 cts.; % ounce 50 cts. 



1213 



Ccntaurca, Cyanus, 

 Double Blue 



1209 Ceiosia, Pride of 



Castle Gould ^ ^ 



^209 PRIDE OF CASTLE GOrLD. Of the plume or feathe 

 type. The_ colors include shades of yellow, orange. scarleiiJBi 

 red and crimson which we offer in a mixture. 



/»/)? m'^J^LJ^.J^t*'-' ''^ ounce 50 cts.; 14 ounce 85 cts. m 



1207 THOMPSON'S MAGNIFICA, MIXED COLORS. A choic lel! 

 to dark bl d d ^^^^' ^"^^""^ range from clear yello-i|irli' 



Packet 10 cts.; 14 ounce 30 cts.; ounce $1.00. 



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1211 Centaurea, Imperialis 



CENTAUREA, Cyanus "( com Plower) 



Hardy Annual 



valuable old-fashioned flowers, which grow in any situa 

 tion, and bloom continuously. Excellent for cutting and wel 

 known to every flower lover. Although it is a hardy annua 

 the plants usually re-seed themselves and you will find then 

 coming up year after year. 



1213 DOUBLE BLUE. Extra large double blue flowers. 

 ,-.- Packet 10 cts.; 14 ounce 25 cts.; ounce 75 cts. 



1214 DOUBLE ROSE PINK. Clear rose pink; desirable. 

 Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 25 cts.; ounce 75 cts. 



1216 DOUBLE WHITE. Densely double, pure white. 



Packet 10 ets.; 14 ounce 25 cts.; ounce 75 cts. 

 1218 DOUBLE MIXED. A mixture of all colors. 



Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 20 cts.; ounce 50 cts. 



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4139 Centaurea, Cyanus Collection 



Improved Forms of Old Favorites 

 One packet each of the above 3 separate colors 

 (value 30 cts.) for 



20c 



CENTAUREA, Imperialis (Sweet Sultans) 

 Hardy Annual 



Will flower freely in early summer from spring sown seed 

 forming strong bushy plants 2 to 3 feet high. They an 

 especially valuable for cutting, being sweet scented. 

 _ 1212 GIANT MARGUERITE. Exceedingly beautiful. Th< 

 immense white, fragrant blossoms are borne on long stems 

 Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 30 cts.; ounce $1.00. 

 1211 IMPERIALIS MIXED. A magnificent mixture of al 

 colors, including rose, yellow, white, purple, lilac, mauve 

 blue, etc., some flowers having a centre of another color. 

 Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 25 cts.; ounce 85 cts. 

 Half Hardy Perennial Centaurea (Dusty Miller) 

 1215 GYMNOCARPA. Finely cut silvery foliage; eleganl 

 for rockeries, vases or hanging baskets. Height 18 inches, 

 making it a valuable plant for edging beds. 



Packet 10 cts.; ^ ounce 25 cts.; ^ ounce 40 cts. 



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WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1927 



