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C/lRNflTlON, OR 



PICOTEE PINK. 



{Dianthns Caryophyllus Florc PIcno.) 



660. C. Grenadin. Blooms much earlier than any other 

 Carnation ; more floriferous ; larger and finer double flowers, 

 ^vhich are of a brilliant scarlet color; 1 ft. Pkt., 1.5c. 



661. Finest German Double, Slixeii. Saved from 

 extra choice named double flowers ; 13 ^ ft' Pkt., 25c. 



662. Fine Double, Mixed. Comprisnig the hardiest 

 and best varieties for garden culture; IJoft. Pkt., 10c. 



663. C. Marguerite. Without exception these are the 

 most abundant liloomers of all the Carnation Pink.*. The 

 flowers are of brilliant colors, ranging through many beau- 

 tiful shades of reds, pinks, white, variegated, etc.; they are 

 of perfect form and large size. Those sown in s}yriti<icommfiice 

 flow€rin<j ill early summer, and continue to bloom in lavisli 

 profusion until checked by frost. They can be potted and 

 taken in the house and will flower abundantly throughout 

 the winter, though if intended specially for winter flowering, 

 it will be better to sow later in the season. The plants are 

 compact and robust in habit, .supporting themselves without 

 the use of luisightly stakes. (SeeenI). Pkt., lOc; 3pkts.,25c. 



6fri. C. Finest Double Striped. Pkt., 15c. 

 665. New Guillaud Pinks. See Novelties, page 81. 

 Pkt., 20e. 



CEDKONELLA. 



670. C. Cana. An interesting evergreen plant from New 

 Mexico, witli fragrant foliage and long spikes of crimson 

 flowers; 2ft. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 10c. 



CENTAUREA {Dusty Miller). 



Extensively used for margins, beds and vases. Half- 

 tardy perennial. 



68.5. Candidlssiiiia. Attractive, silverv, cut leaves. 

 Half-hardy perennials ; 1ft. Pkt., 10c. 



686. Gymnocarpa. Graceful, finely cut, silvery gray 

 leaves. Half-hardy perennials; l^-^ft. Pkt., 10c. 



687. Cya.nns,^lixed. {Bh(e BoUle or Corn Flotier). Beau- 

 tiful flowers in bloom all summer; pretty shades of white, 

 blue and deep rose. Hardy annual; l).^ ft. Pkt., .5c. 



I Vf 1 



lOc; 3 pkts., 2oc. 



CELOSIA {Cockscomb). 



Interesting and brilliant plants of tropical origin, which 

 never fail to please the grower and attract attention ; one nf 

 the most satisfactory plants for garden decoration. Half- 

 hardy aimuals. 



675. C Cristata, Dwarf Crimson. Large velvet-like 

 combs; 1ft. Pkt., 5c. 



676. Cristata Tariegata. Brilliant combs of crimson 

 and gold; 3ft. Pkt., 5c. 



677. Japoniea". A distinct handsome variety, combs of 

 the most brilliantscarletand ruffled likelace ; 2i-^ ft. Pkt., 5c. 



678. Glasgow Prize. Very fine dwarf variety ; bril- 

 liant crimson comb, and handsome dark variegated foliage; 

 1 ft. Pkt., 10c. 



679. Cristata. Finest mixed. Pkt., 5c. 



6^0. C. Queen of the Dwarfs. A very dwarf variety, 

 growing only eight inches high, with combs seven to ten 

 inches across of a rich dark rose color, of very even growth. 

 A fine bedding sort. Pkt., 10c. 



681. C. Plumosa. Of bushy, pyramidal growth, each 

 branch being tipped with a spike of bright crimson flowers; 

 very fine. Pkt., 10c. 



DWARF LARGE FLOWURING FRENCH CANNAS. 

 Mixed, pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 25c. 



645. Dwarf Earg^Flowered French. In this new 

 class of Cannas, the foliage is luxuriant and the plants dwarf 

 in habit. Their great merit, however, lies in the large size 

 and brilliant hues of the flowers, ranging through .all shades 

 of yellow and orange to the richest crimson, scarlet and ver- 

 milion; some are also beautifully spotted. Seed sown in .a 

 hot-bed or greenhouse from .January to April will produce 

 flowering plants in Julv. {See cut.) Mixed. Pkt., lOc; .? 

 pkts., 25c. 



640 C. Marechal Vaillant. Foliage rich maroon ; large 

 bright orange flowers ; 5 ft. Pkt., 5e. 



641. Tricolor. Foliage green, red and creamy yellou ; 

 bright scarlet flowers; 3 ft. Oz.,75c.; pkt., 5c. 



642. Finest Mixed. Embraeingtwenty of the best sorts. 

 Oz , 40c.; pkt., .5c. 



643. C. Gigantea. 8 ft. Pkt., 5c. 



CENTKANTHUS. 



Will grow freely in any garden soil ; flowers produced in 

 clusters, and bloom freely ; hardy annual. 



690. C. Mixed. Red and white; 1>^ ft. Pkt., 5c. 



