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CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (Ceiosia chiidsi) 



1865 This is a unique form of the feathered Cockscomb, growing two to three 

 feet high, by as much through, each branch terminated with a large 

 head of rich crimson flowers that 'look as if made out of some silky- 

 wool material, and which are nicely shown in our illustration. Not 

 only effective in beds or borders but highly interesting and valuable 

 for cutting, 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, 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. The plants form nice symmetrical bushes 

 about 18 inches high; illustrated on page 55. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 

 25 cts. ; 50 cts. per J oz. 



DOUBLE EARLY-FLOWERING 

 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



1945 A new race of the Fall-flowering Chrysanthemum, which perfect their 

 blooms in the open ground before frost. Easily grown from seed which 

 may be expected to produce at least 75 per cent, of 

 double-flowering plants in a large range of colors; quite 

 hardy if given slight protection and grown in a well- r - 



drained position. 25 cts. per pkt. 



EXTRA EARLY-FLOWERING 

 COLOSSAL COSMOS 



It is more than twenty years ago that we introduced the 

 first early-flowering Cosmos; since then, by careful selection, . 

 the "size and quality of the -flower has been so greatly im- 

 proved that we- are now able to offer this strain which pro- 

 duces flowers rarely less than 3J inches and frequently 4J 

 inches across, and which come into bloom within 60 days 

 from time of sowing. We offer as under: PE u PKT . 



2085 Crimson. Very rich. £ oz., 30 cts ]0 



2086 Pink. A pretty color. J oz., -30 cts.' 10 



2087 White. Glistening white. \ oz.. 30 cts. . .. 10 

 A packet each of the 3 colors, 25 cts. 



2090 Mixed. All colors. \ oz., 



25 cts.... ■"-.. 10 



Chinese Woolfi owek (Ceiosia Chiidsi] 



New Double-flowering Cosmos 



New Double-flowering Cosmos 



Some years since a few individual plants of Cosmos 

 showed evidence of producing double flowers, but it has 

 taken a great deal of care and patience to perfect the strain 

 now offered. The flowers vary considerably in their de- 

 gree of doubleness, some being absolutely double, while 

 others, like those shown in our illustration, have a frill or 

 collar surrounding the double disc, and while we think this 

 is the most artistic, they are beautiful in either form. The 

 plants have somewhat heavier, less cut foliage than the regu- 

 ingle-flowering type, so that the fact that they will produce 

 e flowers can be determined when the seedlings are quite 

 all. We offer two colors, viz.: 



Double Pink. A very pretty rosy-pink. 25 cts. per pkt. 

 Double White. Pure glistening white. 25 cts. per pkt. 

 A packet of each color for 40 cts. 



Gigantic-flowering Cosmos r Lady Leno*") 



This is the latest development in this popular Autumn flower, 

 rong, vigorous growth and bearing gigantic flowers with wide 

 ■lapping petals of splendid substance, making a perfectly circu- 

 flower, borne on very long stems. We offer two colors, viz. ; 



2093 Giant Pink Lady Lenox. Deep rosy-pink. 



2094 Giant White Lady Lenox. Pure glistening white. 

 Price, either of the above, 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. per \ oz. 



We offer a splendid list of the Choicest Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas on pages 58 and 59 



