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CENTAUREAS 
Under this name is included such popular annuals as the 
Cornflowers, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sec- 
tions of the country, are perfectly hardy, will grow and do well 
almost everywhere, and are much in demand as cut flowers. 
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CORNELOWERS (Centaurea Cyanus) 
These are also known as Bachelor’s Buttons, Blue Bottle, 
Ragged Sailor, Bluet and sometimes as Ragged Robbin, but 
which name belongs to one of the Lychnis and frequently re- 
sults in confusion. It is always best to order by the botanical 
names. They are well known to every flower lover, and al- 
ways included in old-fashioned gardens. They usually re-seed 
themselves coming up year after year. A bunch of the blue 
sorts, with a few yellow Calliopsis, Marigolds, Calendulas or 
CAE OFR Poppies, ae a very rich combination. 
PER PKT 
1876 ‘Single Blue. The favorite dark blue sort so much 
in demand for cutting. Rex ozs 4Qicts, 5 
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1878 — White. Per oz., 40 cts................00.0. 1.98 
1880 — Mixed. Blue, white, rose, etc. Per oz., 30 cts. 5 
1881 Double Blue. This was introduced by us in 1907, 
and is now a standard variety and largely used by the 
* ‘commercial florist, who quickly recognized its value as 
a cut flower. It is identical in color to the popular 
single blue variety, which is so much in demand for 
cutting, especially 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. 40z., 50 cts.. 15 
1882 Double Rose Pink. A splendid variety for cut- 
ting, color clear rose-pink. 4 oz., 50 cts 
1890 Double-flowered Mixed. All colors, including 
blue, rose, white, etc. Per oz., 50 cts............ 10 
CENTAURKA IMPER ALIS (Royal Sweet Sultan) 
CzNnTAUREA Cyanus (Cornflower) 
CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS 
(Royal Sweet Sultans) 
This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet 
Sultans for cut flower purposes. The beautiful, sweet-scented, 
artistic-shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems, and 
when cut will stand for several days in good condition. It is 
best, in this latitude, to sow very early in the spring, so that 
they may perfect their flowers before very hot weather comes. | 
(See cut.) We offer the following distinct colors; 
Per PxtT. Per Pxt. 
1891 Brilliant Rose.... 10 | 1894 Deep Purple..... 10 
1892 Dark Rose........ 10 | 1895 Delicate Lilac.... 10 
1898 Deep Lavender... 10 | 1896 Pure White ..... 10 
1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors. , 50 
1900 Finest Mixed Colors. }0z., 25 cts....... Sore 5 
VARIOUS CENTAUREAS 
1874 Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native va-_. 
riety, growing 3 feethigh and bearing immense thistle- 
like blooms of a rosy-lavender color. Very showy in the - 
mixed border and splendid for cutting. +4 oz., 25 cts.. 5 
1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan, or Grecian 
Cornflower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flow- 
ers; sweetly scented and a popular sort for cutting, last- 
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WHITE-LEAVED CENTAUREAS 
(Dusty Millers) 
Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets and pots; also exten- 
sively used ‘for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved 
Cannas or Scarlet Sage-these are particularly effective. Sow the 
seed early indoors, and transplant in May. Zhe white-leaved 
Cinerarias:are also known as Dusty Millers. See page 79. 
1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. . 
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1872 Gymnocarpa. Fine cut silvery foliage; 1} feet. 
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Do not fail to try a collection of our Famous American Asters. See specialties pages 52to 62 
