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RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. 



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CENTAUREAS 



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

 Sweet SiJtans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the countr>, 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 Robin, 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 everj' flower 

 lover and always included in old-fashioned gardens. We illustrate 

 these in colors and fully describe them on page 56. "*' 



PER PKT. 



1881 Double Blue. 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, and it is better in every way. J oz., 

 30 cts.; oz., 75 cts 



1882 Double Rose Pink. 



clear rose-pink. \ oz., 



1883 Double White. 



30 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 



A splendid variety for cutting; color 

 ., 30 cts.; oz., 75 cts 



Densely double pure white, i oz., 



10 



10 



10 



1884 Double Maroon. 



cts.; oz., 75 cts 



Very rich and glossy. J oz., 30 



1885 Double Mauve. 



oz., 75 cts 



A beautiful shade, i oz., 30 cts.: 



1886 Double Rosy-red. 



oz., 75 cts 



Very attractive, i oz., 30 cts.: 



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

 1888 Collection of J oz. each of above 6 colors, SI. 25. 

 Mixed. All colors, i 



1890 Double-flowered 



cti.; itz.. 50 cts.. . . 



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10 



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10 



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Centaurea Imperialis 



(Royal Sweet Sultans) 



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 be>t, in this latitude, 

 to sow very early in the spring, so that they may perfect their 

 tlowers before very hot weather comes. (See cut.) We offer the 

 following distinct colors: 



PER PKT. PER PKT. 



isoi Brilliant Rose.. SO 10 



1S''2 Dark Rose 10 



1 so ? Deep Lavender... 10 



1894 Deep Purple SO 10 



1895 Delicate Lilac... . 10 



1896 Pure White 10 



Ci;ntavre.\ Imperi.\lis (Royal Sweet Sultan) 



1N'>|> Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 50 cts. 

 19110 Finest Mixed Colors. ', <iz . 30 its lo 



White-Leaved 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. The while-leaved 

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



1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. 



Per 1000 seeds, 60 cts $0 15 



1872 Gymnocarpa. Fine cut silvery "foliage; IJfeet. Per 

 1000 seeds, 30 cts 



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. \ oz., 25 cts. 



1876 Cyanus Single Blue. The favorite dark-blue sort 

 so much in demand for cutting. Per oz., 40 cts 



1880 — — Mixed. Blue, white, rose, etc. Per oz., 30 cts. 



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. \ oz., 30 cts 



1904 Montana {Perennial Cornflower). Hardy perennial 

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

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



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



