Maule's Flower Seeds 



Celosia 



1209 Pride of CastJe Gould 



Plumed Cockscomb 



Celosia plumosa or Plumed Cocks- 

 comb enjoys great popularity due to 

 its stately growth and the brilliance 

 of its large, silky plumes in many 

 colors. Does best in full sun and a rich, 

 deeply worked soil. 



1209 Pride of Castle Gould Enor- 

 mous plumes which are attractively 

 curled in much the same way as 

 ostrich feathers to which they could 

 be likened. Colors include brilliant 

 shades of pink, orange, and crimson. 

 Pkt. 15c; i/g oz. 50c; V4 oz. 85c. 



1207 Thompson's Magnifica, 

 Mixed Colors This blend includes all 

 the e.xquisite colors that are found in 

 Celosias, ranging from clear yellow to 

 dark purple-red. Ideal where a riot of 

 color is desired. Especially attractive 

 in masses in the garden where the 

 large, silky plumes show up in a 

 charming manner. Pkt. 5c; Vg oz. 

 25c; 1/4 oz. i5c. 



1208 Celosia Spicata 



The silvery lilac-pink flowers are borne in elongated heads on long stems. The 

 plants are of strictly upright growth, attaining a height of 3 ft. Easily dried 

 for winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c; Vs o^-- -^5^; Vi ox. 60c. 



Chinese Forget-IVIe-Not 



Cynoglosstim 



Of easiest eufture in any ordinary garden 

 soil in a sunny location. The plants average 

 18 in. in height. Blooms continuously ftorn 

 midsummer until killed by frost. 



1253 Amabile Exquisite, large, clear ultra- 

 marine blue flowers on well branched plants. 

 Wonderful for the border and fine as cut 

 flowers. Pkt. lOC; '/g oz. 25c; Vi oz. 40c. 



1252 Pink Strong spikes, studded with 

 large Forget-Me-Not like flowers of a rich 

 pink color. ."X fine addition to this beautiful 

 class which formerly came only in blue. 

 Pkt. 10c; i/s oz. 35c; 1/4 oz. 50c. 



Castor Oil Bean . 



Ricinus 



1713 Red Spire This is the most attractive of all Castor Oil Beans, growing 

 but 6 ft. tall. The foliage and stems are bronzy green. The seed pods are brilliant 

 rosy crimson. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.10. 



1714 Zanzibarensis The tallest growing Castor Oil Bean, reaching an average 

 height of 12 ft. The large palfnate leaves often measure 2 ft. across. A stately 

 plant for a background. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 65c. 



1715 Mixed A grand mixture comprising all the best and most attractive varie- 

 ties. Where a ma.ssive planting is desired, this mixture is sure to answer the 

 purpose. E.xcellenl for background lo hide unsightly corners, as a Iwdge, or in 

 the border. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 50c. 



Chinese 

 Wooiflower 



Celosia Childsii 



The well-branched, neatly-rounded 

 and symmetrical plants average 

 2]'2 ft- in height. The interesting, 

 fluffy flower heads which resemble 

 a large, loose ball of wool, are rather 

 iridescent, changing their color, 

 depending on how the Ught strikes 

 them. They are produced freely at 

 the terminal of each individual 

 branch. The flovrers may also be 

 used for winter bouquets if dried 

 when fully developed. They retain 

 their color and beauty for a long 

 time. 



1201 Crimson A magnificent va- 

 riety with large flower heads from 

 fnidsummer until frost. The color is 

 a rich bright crimson. Pkt. 10c; 

 V3OZ. 30c; 1/4 oz. 55c. 

 1210 Mixed Colors A gorgeous 

 rnixture for a beautiful color effect. 

 Crimson, pink, rose, and yellow 

 shades in proper proportion. Pkt. 

 10c; V&oz. 25c; V4 oz. 40c. 



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1 !0! Chinesf Wonljlon-er, Crimson 



Centaurea 



• Cornflower 



1213 Conijloii er, Bhiti 



Fine for garden display and cutting. 

 Grows in any well-drained gardfe-h soil 

 which contains lime. Prefers sun. 



1213 Double, Blue \'ery large, fully 

 double flowers of clear ultra-marine 

 blue. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c; 1/0 oz. 40c. 



1218 Double, Mixed A magnificent 

 mixture including wliite, blue, pink, 

 rose, and red. Blooms till frost. Pkt. 5e; 

 1/4 oz. 20c; V2 oz. iOc. 



tin Americana Large, bright lilac 

 flowers 3 to 4 in. across on stately 

 plants 3 ft. tall. Blooms profusely in 

 ordinary garden soil during July and 

 -August. Give it a sunny location and 

 protect against strong winds. This is the 

 largest of all the Annual Centaureas 

 and should be in every garden. Pkt. 5c; 

 % oz. 25c; 1/2 oz. 40c. 



Centaurea imperialism 



see Sweet Sultan 



Crested Cocl^scomb 



Celosia crislata 

 A most interesting type of Celosia. The massive 

 flower heads, often measuring a foot or more in 

 width with a diameter of 6 in., are of a velvety 



Liiliput Ceiosia 



Two distinct colors of this new Celosia are de- 

 scribed on Novelty Page 65 



Chrysanthemum 



No matter how small a garden, there will, al- 

 ways be a place where to plant some of these 

 old-fashioned Chrysanthemums which are 

 strictly annual. 



texture but of strawy touch. The well- 

 formed heads remind one of a mass 

 of soft, fluft'y, silky wool. The plants 

 make a wonderful display in beds 

 or borders. For perfect develop- 

 ment of the main head, all small 

 combs whicli may develop in 

 the leaf axils should be 

 pinched off. When full grown, 

 the combs may be cut and 

 dried, as they keep perfectly 

 well for many months. 



1204 Dwarf, Mixed Colors 



Magnificent shades, includ- 

 ing light and dark yellow, 

 pink, rose, salmon, copper- 

 red, and crimson in a grand 

 mixture. All are of magnifi- 

 cent size and the colors ?re 

 grown separately and then 

 blended. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 

 30c; 1/4 oz. 5.5c. 



1226 Nivellii Attractive 

 plants, 2,H ft. tall, pro- 

 ducing pure yellow, Daisy- 

 like flowers, 3 to 4 in. 

 across, on long stems. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 30c; 

 1/2 oz. 50c. 



1223 Coronarium, Fin- 

 est Double Mixed Flow- 

 ers, l?'o in. across, in 

 shades of yellow and 

 white. Pkt. 5c; V4 oz. 

 20c; 1/2 oz. 30c. 



1227 Single, Finest 

 Mixed Large flowers 

 handsomely marked with 

 bands or rings around the 

 center. A fine addition to 

 the border. Pkt. .5c; 

 1/4 oz. 20c; 1/2 oz. M)c. 



1205 Empress A beautiful variety with enor- 

 mous combs of dark crimson which combines 

 well with the bronzy red foliage. 1 ft. tall. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 35c; 1/4 oz. 60c. 



Cherry Pie, see Heliotrope, page 78 

 China Aster, see Asters, pages 70 to 73 

 CSeome, see spider Plant, page 88 



1231 Chri/saiilhemiim, Baby Golden Glow 



1231 Baby Golden Glow {Golden Queen) A free- 

 flowering variety, une.xcelled for bedding and cut- 

 ting. Bright yellow, double flowers cover the plants 

 from early summer until fall. 18 in. tall. Pkt. 10c; 

 1/4 oz. 2.5c; 1/2 oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 



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