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RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS, 



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CENTAUREAS 



Under this name is included sucli popular annuals as the 

 Cornflower, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sec- 

 lions of the country, are perfectly hardy, will grow and do 

 well almost everywhere, and are much in demand as cut flowers. 



CORNFLOWERS (Centaurea Cyanus) 



These are also known as Bachelor's Buttons, Blue Bottle, 

 Ragged Sailor, Bluet and sometimes as Ragged Robin, 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 always 

 included in old-fashioned gardens. They usually re-seed them- 

 selves, coming up year after year. A bunch of the blue sorts, 

 with a few yellow Calliopsis, Marigolds, Calendulas or Califor- 

 nia Poppies, make a very rich combination. 



PER PKT, 



1876 Single Blue. The favorite dark-blue sort so much 



in demand for cutting. Per oz., 40 cts 5 



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. ^ oz., 50 cts. 15 



1882 Double Rose Pink. A splendid variety for cutting; 

 color clear rose-pink. |^ oz., 50 cts 15 



1883 Double White. Densely double pure white flowers. 15 

 1890 Double=flowered Mixed. All colors, including 



blue, rose, white, etc. Per oz. , 50 cts lo 



Centaurea Cvanus (Cornflower) 



Cevtaurea Imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultan) 



CENTAUREA IMPERIAEIS 



(Royal Sweet Sultans) 



This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet 

 Sultans for cui-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 PKT. PER PKT. 



1891 Brilliant Rose .. . 10 I 1894 Deep Purple 10 



1892 Dark Rose 10 1895 Delicate Lilac ... 10 



1893 Deep Lavender.. 10 I 1896 Pure White 10 



1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors. .50 



1900 Finest Mixed Colors. | oz., 25 cts 5 



W^HITE-I^EAVED 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. 2'he white-leaved 

 Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers. See page 77. 



1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. 

 Per 1000 seeds, 60 cts 15 



1872 Qymnocarpa. Fine cut silvery foliage; 1^ feet. 

 Per 1000 seeds, 30 cts 10 



VARIOUS CENTAUREAS 



1874 Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native 

 variety, growing 3 feet high and bearing immense this- 

 tle-like blooms of a rosy-lavender color. Very showy 

 in the mixed border and splendid for cutting 10 



1901 Suaveolens ( Yellow Sweet Sultan, or Grecian 

 Cornflower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flow- 

 ers; sweetly scented, and a popular sort for cutting; 

 lasting well. J oz., 30 cts 10 



1902 Macrocephala. Hardy perennial ; large thistle- 

 like golden-yellow flowers; useful for cutting and 

 showy in the border; July and August; 3J feet 10 



1904 Montana (Perennial Corn Flower). Grows 2 feet 

 high, bearing large violet-blue flowers from July to 

 September 15 



1905 — Alba. Large white variety of the above 15 



Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeda .oro offered en pages 52 to 62 



