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CENTAUREAS. 



Under this name is included such popular annuals as the Corn- 

 flowers, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections 

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

 almost anywhere, and are much in demand as cut flowers. 



C0RNFI.01YERS Centaurea Cya„u.). 



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

 Ragged Sailor, Bluet, Kaiser Bloom, and sometimes as Ragged 

 Robin, but which name belongs to one of the Lychnis and fre- 

 quently 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. They usually 

 re-seed themselves, coming up year after year. A bunch of the 

 blue sorts, with a few yellow Calliopsis, Marigolds, Calendulas 

 or California Poppies, mikes a very rich i-ombination. 



PER I'KT 



187t) CyanUS Blue. The favorite dark blue sort so much 



in demand for cutting. Per oz., 30 cts o 



1877 — Rose. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



1878 — White. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



1880 — Mixed. Blue, white rose, etc. Per oz., 25 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. J oz., 50 cts.; 

 2 pkts. , 25 cts 



1890 — Double-flowered Mixed. All colors, including 

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



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Centaurea Imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultan). 



Chntaukea Cyani's (Cornflower). 



ROYAI. S^VEET SUI.TANS. 



< Centaurea Imperialis.) 



This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sul- 

 tans for cut flower purposes. The beautiful sweet-scenled, 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 per- 

 fect their flowers before very hot weather comes. (See cut.) 

 We ofier the following distinct colors: 



I'KK PKT. PEK PKT. 



1891 Brilliant Rose... 10 1894 Deep Purple 10 



1892 Dark Rose 10 1895 Delicate Lilac. ... 10 



189.". Deep Lavender.. 10 1896 Pure White 10 



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



1900 Finest nixed Colors. J^ oz., 20 cts 5 



TARIOUS CEXTAIJREAS. 



1874 Americana (^Baakct Floiccr). A splendid native va- 

 riety, 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. }oz. ,25cts. 5 



1901 Suaveolens ( Telloto Sweet Sultan, or Grecian 

 Cornflower'). \'ery showy, large, briglit yellow flow- 

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

 ing well. J- oz., 20 cts 5 



^VHITE-LEATED CENTAUREAS. 



(Dusty MiUeni.) 



Fine for bedding, vases, hanging-baskets and pots; al.so exten- 

 sively used for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved 

 Cannas or Scarlet Sage these are particularly eflective. Sow the 

 seed early indoors, and transplant in May. 'The white-leared 

 Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers. See p. 76. 



1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadlv cut. 

 Per 1000 seeds, 60 cts '. . 15 



1872 Qymnocarpa. Fine-cut silvery foliage; li feet. Per 

 1000 seeds, 30 cts ." 10 



For Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds see pages 51 to 60. 



