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THE CARDINAL CLIMBER 
(Ipomoea Quamoclit Hybrida) 
2158 We named and introduced this glorious and ab- 
solutely distinct annual climber in 1912, and it 
is now generally considered the most beautiful 
and brilliant annual climber ever sent out. It 
is a strong and rapid grower, attaining a height 
of 30 feet or more, with beautiful fern-like foli- 
age, and literally covered with a blaze of circu- 
lar cardinal-red flowers from mid-summer till 
frost. The flowers, about 14 inches in diameter, 
are borne in clusters of 5 to 7 each, and where- 
ever it has been grown has attracted more at- 
tention and favorable comment than any other 
plant in the garden, Like other Ipomceas, it delights 
in a warm, sunny situation and good soil. The seed may 
be started indoors in March or April in a temperature of 
not less than 70 degrees, and the plants set out when the 
weather gets warm, but it is just as well to wait until the 
weather gets warm and settled and 
then sow out of doors. In either 
case germination will be hastened 
and made more certain by filing or 
cutting a small notch in each seed. 
They are likely to germinate poorly 
unless this precaution is taken. If 
sown in cold, wet ground, the seed 
is liable to rot. 
Packets containing about 25 seeds 
each, 15 cts.; 
2 pkts., 25 cts. 
CHINESE WooLFLOWER 
(Celosia Childsi) 
CHINESE 
WOOLFLOWER 
(Celosia Childsi) 
1865 This is a unique form of 
the feathered Cockscomb, 
Dreer’s ing t to three feet 
= growing wo to i 
Mammoth-flowering high, by as much through, 
Werbenas each branch terminated with 
One of our specialties. See colored 
Teal = a large head of rich crimson 
plate and page 53. 
flowers that look as ifmade 
out of some silky-wool ma- 
terial, and which are nicely 
shown in our illustration. 
Not only effective in beds or 
borders, but highly interes- 
ting and valuable for cut- 
ting, as they can be dried, 
and retain their bright color 
for weeks. 15 cts. per pkt.; 
2 pkts., 25 cts. 
DOUBLE BLUE CORNFLOWER 
1881 This was introduced by us in 1907, and since then has steadily 
gained in popular favor, until now it must be considered one of 
the leading annuals. . It is identical in color to the popular single 
blue Cornflower, which is so much in demand for cutting, especi- 
ally for buttonieres; but, being a full, double flower, it takes fewer 
of them to make a nice bunch, and it is better in every way. The plants 
form nice symmetrical bushes about 18 inches high. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 
cts, per } oz. 
DOUBLE ROSE-PINK CORNFLOWER 
1882 After several years of careful selection we have succeeded in securing a 
stock of this which reproduces itself almost true. The flowers are quite 
double, and of an attractive clear rose-pink, a color that is always in de- 
mand both in the garden and for cutting. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50cts. per }0z. 
EXTRA EARLY COLOSSAL, or 
MIDSUMMER GIANT COSMOS 
The most valuable Cosmos, blooming from midsummer till frost. (See col- 
Dovsre Brur CornFrower ored plate and offer on page 52). 
Tue CARDINAL CLIMBER 
Our “Incomparable” Collection of Sweet Peas offered on page 61 is sure to please the most critical 
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