_ HENRY A. DREER, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
Cardinal Climber 
Cardinal Climber @ 
Ipomoea quamoclit hybrida 
2158 We named and introduced this glorious 
and absolutely distinct climber which 
is universally considered the most 
beautiful and brilliant of all annual 
climbers. It is a strong and rapid 
grower, attaining a height of 30 feet 
or more. Beautiful fern-like foliage 
and literally covered with a blaze of 
cardinal red flowers from midsummer 
till frost. The flowers are about 1} 
inches in diameter. They are borne 
in clusters of from 5 to 7 each. Like 
other Ipomoeas, it delights in a warm, 
sunny situation and good soil. Pkt. 
15c; special pkt. 30c; $ oz. 50c 
Caryopteris 
mastacanthus iP 
Sturdy, free flowering, woody perenni- 
al plants growing 2 to 3 feet high and 
carrying lovely whorls of attractive 
flowers arranged in graceful tier-like 
fashion on slender, upright stems. 
Blooms during September and October 
when few other flowers are available. 
1845 Superbus, Blue. Pkt. 25c. 
1846 Superbus, Pink. Pkt. 25c. 
1847 Superbus, White. Pkt. 25c. 
1848 Collection. One packet 
each of the three colors 50c. 
For color illustration and plants 
of Caryopteris, see page 117. 
Centranthus @A 
Annual Valerian 
Celosia—Cockscomb, Woolflower ® 
These showy annuals are easy to grow in a moderately light soil which is not too rich, 
Start the seed indoors in early spring and plant out in May, or sow outdoors in May. 
Celosia cristata 
Dwarf Crested Cockscomb 
These make a grand border and are also 
most attractive in pots. Of massive size 
and very colorful. The flower heads last a 
long time in water and may be dried for 
winter bouquets. 12 inches high. 
1851 Empress. Colossal combs of 
beautiful rich deep crimson color. 
1852 Glasgow Prize. Gorgeous bright 
crimson combs of truly immense size. 
1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. Compact 
plants with dark rose combs. 
1854 Golden Queen. Massive flower 
heads of rich golden color. 
1855 Amaranth. A very popular dark 
crimson variety. 
1856 Bright Rose. Lovely bright rose 
combs with a glistening sheen. 
Celosia Childsi 
Celosia Childsi 
Chinese Woolflower 
A very valuable type with large flower 
heads which have the appearance of a 
silky ball of wool Splendid for beds and 
borders, and for cutting. Grows 2 feet tall. 
1865 Crimson. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 
1864 Pink. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 50c. 
1863 Yellow. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 
Any of the above: 
Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 50c. 
1858 Collection. One packet 
each of the above 6 Dwarf 
Cockscomb varieties  50c. 
1860 Dwarf Mixed. A lovely blend of 
all the dwarf varieties. Pkt. 10c; 
special pkt. 40c. 
Celosia plumosa—Feathered Cockscomb 
Fine plants for large beds or groups. The plumes or flowers can be cut and dried for 
winter bouquets. Should be treated exactly the same as the Cockscombs described above. 
1867 Thompson’s Superb (Lriomphe de l'Exposition). Of pyramidal growth, 
attaining a height of 3 feet and producing graceful feathery plumes of the most 
brilliant crimson. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 25c. 
1868 Thompsoni magnifica, Mixed. Similar to the preceding but ranging in color 
from the clearest yellow to the darkest blood red. Pkt. 15c; } oz. 50c. 
1866 Golden Plume. Bright golden yellow plumes. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 25c. 
1870 Plumosa, Mixed. Feathered varieties. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 25c. 
1862 Flame of Fire. A beautiful new Celosia growing 18 to 20 inches high. Forms 
lovely compact bushes of perfect pyramidal form. Each branch carries a showy, 
good sized comb of an intense flame red color. Pkt. 25c; 5 pkts. $1.00. 
Cerastium— Snow in Summer P| A 
1911 Tomentosum. A very pretty, dwarf white- 
4 leaved edging or rock plant covered with small 
white blooms during the spring. Grows 12 to 15 
inches high. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 
Cheiranthus ®A 
Wallflower 
Though these are strictly biennials 
they can also be grown as annuals bloom- 
ing freely throughout the summer if the 
seed is sown early in the spring. For 
spring flowering sow in late summer. 
1915 Allioni (Siberian or Fairy Wall- 
flower). Brilliant orange flower 
trusses on plants 12 inches high. 
Exceptionally showy; fine for beds 
and highly valuable for planting 
in the rock garden. Pkt. 10c; 
4 oz. 25c. 
1916 Linifolius (Alpine Wallflower). 
14908 Macrosiphon. A splendid annual of 
easy culture. About 15 inches high 
with heads of beautiful, deep rose 
flowers. Very showy in rockeries, 
borders, and vases. Does well in any 
soil. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
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Cheiranthus Allioni 
These form compact plants about 9 
inches high and bear a great num- 
ber of small spikes covered with 
bright mauve blooms. Of neat 
habit. Pkt. 15c; } oz. 50c. 
See also Wallflower, page 64 
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