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Celosi/v Cri^tata r.LASGow Prize. 



Cineraria Maritima. 

 (Dusty -Miller.) 



PER PKT. 



10 



10 



Celosia Cristata. 



(Cockscomb. ) 

 Free-blooming annuals, growing 

 l5est in rather light soil, not too rich; 

 make grand border plants and are at- 

 tractive for pots. Seed can be sown 

 under cover in early spring and planted 

 out in May, or may be sown out of 

 doors in May. 



PER PKT. 



1851 Empress. Rich crimson ; 

 combs of colossal propor- 

 tions. \ oz., .50cts 10 



1852 Glasgow Prize. Im- 

 mense, showy dark crimson 

 combs. J oz., .50 cts 



1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the 

 dwarf-growing Cockscombs. The plants grow only 8 inches high, 

 with beautiful dark rose-colored combs, measuring under good 

 cultivation 2 feet across. J oz., 50 cts .... 



1854 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, green-striped, 

 etc., of the most brilliant hues; 3 feet 5 



1860 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. } oz., 30 cts 5 



18.58 Imported Collection of 6 dwarf Cockscombs, 30 cts. 



CELrOSIA PL,UMOSA (Feathered Cockscomb). 



Make fine plants for large beds or groups, and the plumes or flowers 

 can be cut and dried for winter bouquets. Should be treated exactly the 

 same as the Cockscombs described above. 



1867 Thompson's Superb (Triomphe de l' Exposition). Of pyra- 

 midal growth, attaining a height of 3 feet, and producing grace- 

 ful, feathery plumes of the most brilliant crimson. In sunlight 

 the rich color of the flower spikes is beautifully contrasted with 

 the bronze colored foliage. J oz., 25 cts 10 



1868 Thompsoni Magnifica. Similar to the preceding except in 

 color, which vary in the most magnificent shades, ranging from 

 the clearest yellow to the darkest blood-red. J^ oz., 40 cts 15 



1866 Golden Plume. Bright, golden-yellow plumes. foz.,25cts. 10 

 1870 Plumosa, /Vlixed. Feathered varieties in all colors. \ oz., 



25 cts ... 5 



Centaureas. (See page 74.) 



CERASXIUM (Snow in Summer), per pkt. 

 1911 Tonientosum. A very pretty dwarf, white-leaved 

 edging plant, bearing small white flowers; hardy peren- 

 nial 15 



CINERARIA. 



Seed should be sown from May to September for succes- 

 sion. Where only one sowing is made, July should be pre- 

 ferred. Cinerarias grow so freely that the seedlings may go 

 straight from the seed-pans to thumb- pots. After transplanting, 

 place in a cold frame facing north, if possible. When the pots 

 become full of roots, shift into larger ones till the flowering size 

 is reached. Our prize strain is justly celebrated for all good 

 qualities, being especially noted for size, coloring and texture. 



per pkt. 



1963 Dreer's Prize Dwarf. Extra fine 35 



1964 Dreer's Prize Tall. Very large flowers. 35 



1961 Matador. The new, large-flowering scarlet, which 



adds considerable life and brilliancy to a collection. . . 50 

 1966 Stellata (Star- Ginerarin). A charming variety, 

 with large spreading panicles of starry flowtrs in the 

 same variety of colors as the ordinary Cineraria; the 

 extreme grace and elegance of the plant and flowers 

 make them wonderfully effective for the decoration of 

 the house and conservatory, 

 and especially so for church 

 decoration; also useful for 

 cutting 25 



liVhite-leaved 



Cineraria. 



(Dusty Millers.) 



1971 Maritima Candldissima. 



These, as well as the white- 

 leaved Centaureas offered on 

 page 74, are. called " Dusty 

 Millers." Fine for bedding, 

 ribbon-beds and margins; 

 prized for their beautiful 

 downy, silvery foliage; half- 

 hardy perennials; 2 feet. J- 

 oz., 20 cts 5 



Celosia Plumosa Thompson's Superb. 



Do not fail to try a collection of our Famous American Asters. See pages 50 to 59. 



