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Under this name is included such popular annuals as the Cornflower, Sweet 

 Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the country, are perfectly hardy^ 

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



Double Cornflowers (Centaurea Cyanus) 



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

 Bluet and sometimes as Ragged Rol;in, but which name belongs to one of the 

 Lychnis and frequently results 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. We have discarded the old 

 single-flowering type, the improved double-flowering sorts offered below 

 being much better in every way. 



1881 Double Blue. 



PER PKT. 



This was introduced by us in 1907. It 



is identical in color to the single blue variety, but, being 

 a full, double flower, it takes fewer of them to make a nice 



bunch, i oz., 30 cts. ; oz., 75 cts SO 10 



1882 Double Rose Pink. A splendid variety for cutting; 



color clear rose-pink. \ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 75 cts 10 



Densely double pure white. J 



1883 Double White 



75 cts 



30 cts.; oz., 



1884 Double Maroon. Very rich and glossy, i oz., 30 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 10 



1885 Double Mauve. A beautiful shade. J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 75 cts 10 



1886 Double Rosy-red. Veiv attractive, 

 cts 



oz., 30 cts.; oz., 75 



1889 Collection of a packet each of above 6 colors, 40 cts. 

 1888 Collection of i oz. each of above 6 colors, $1.25. 



Double Blue Cornflower 



1890 Double-flowered Mixed. 



cts.; oz., 50 cts 



All colors. 



20 



10 



Centaurea Imperialis (Royaisweetsuitans) 



This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans 

 for cut-flower purposes. The charming, 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 ofier the 

 following distinct colors: 



PER PKT. PER PKT. 



1894 Deep Purple .. 



1895 Delicate Lilac. , 



1896 Pure White 



1891 Brilliant Rose.. .SO 10 



1892 Dark Rose 10 



1893 Deep Lavender.. 10 



1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 

 50 cts. 



1900 Finest Mixed Colors. J oz, 30 cts. 



10 

 10 

 10 



10 



Centaurea Imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultan) 



White -leaved Centaureas (Dusty Miners) 



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 

 ^eed early indoors, and transplant in May. The vihiic-lcaved 

 Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers. See page 79. 



per PKT. 



1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. 



Per 1000 seeds, 50 cts SO 10 



1872 Gymnocarpa. Fine cut silvery foliage; IJ feet. Per 

 1000 seeds, 25 cts 10 



Various Centaureas 



1874 Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native vari- 

 ety, growing 3 feet high and bearing immense thistle- 

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

 the mixed border and splendid for cutting. ioz.,25cts. 10 



1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Corn- 

 flower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flowers; 

 sweetly scented and a popular sort for cutting; lasting 

 well, i oz., 30 cts 10 



1904 Montana {Perennial Cornflower). Hardy perennial 

 variety, grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue 

 flowers from July to September. \ oz., 40 cts 10 



Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds are offered on pages 52 to 62 



