Dreer’s Reliable 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Centaurea—Cornflower @ & BF 
This is a very interesting class of plants represented by both 
annuals and perennials. Among the annuals we have such 
popular kinds as the Royal Sweet Sultan, the double Cornflower, 
and the white-leaved varieties, widely called Dusty Millers. 
The perennial varieties go under the popular name of perennial 
Cornflowers. All of them are great favorites throughout the 
country because they are easy to grow in almost any kind of soil. 
1874 Americana (Basket Flower). @ A splendid hardy annual, 
growing 3 feet high and bearing immense thistle-like blooms 
of a rosy lavender color. The blooms measure 5 inches 
across. Very showy in the mixed border and splendid for 
cutting. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 
1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Cornflower). @) 
A very showy annual variety with large, bright yellow, 
sweetly scented flowers. A popular sort for cutting; lasting 
well; 2 feet. Pkt. 10c; $ oz. 25c. 
Centaurea imperialis—Royal Sweet Sultan 
Centaurea imperialis 
Royal Sweet Sultans 
This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet 
Sultans for cut-flower purposes. The charming, sweet-scented, 
graceful flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when 
cut will stand for several days in good condition. In this latitude 
it is best to sow very early in the spring so that they may perfect 
their flowers before very hot weather comes; 23 feet. We offer 
the following distinct colors: 
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1892 Amaranth Red.................005 Aniorthese: 
1893 D : 
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1899 Collection. One packet each 
of the above six fine colors 40c. 
1900 Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
special pkt. 25c. 
Double Blue Cornflower 
Double Cornflowers ® 
Centaurea cyanus 
These are also known as Bachelor's Buttons, Blue Bottle, 
Ragged Sailor, Bluet, and sometimes as Ragged Robin, but it is 
always best to order by the botanical name. They are well 
known to every flower lover and always included in old-fashioned 
gardens. 
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1882 Double Rose-Pink Improved......... Any of these: 
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1884 Double Maroon....................... 1 oz. 25c; 
1885 DoublorMauve. 2:23. 23..crris «acters oz. 75c. 
1889 Collection of one packet each of above 6 colors 40c. 
1888 Collection of 1 oz. each of above 6 colors $1.00. 
1890 Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 20c; oz. 50c. 
White-Leaved Centaureas—Dusty Miller 
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 white-leaved 
Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers. See page 23. 
1871 Candidissima.@) Silvery white leaves with elegantly cut 
margin. Very showy. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 50c. 
1872 Gymnocarpa.@) Finely cut silvery foliage; 13 feet high. 
This is a great favorite. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 
Hardy Centaureas 
1902 Dealbata (Persian Centaurea). Bright rose colored flowers; 
July to September; 14 to 2 feet. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 
1903 Macrocephala (Globe Centaurea.) Large thistle-like golden 
yellow flowers; useful for cutting and showy in the border; 
July and August; 34 feet. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 
1904 Montana (Perennial Cornflower, Mountain Bluet). A showy 
variety, 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flowers from 
July to September. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 
A good horticultural book makes a very acceptable gift. See list on page 200 
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