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CENTAUREAS 
Under this name is included such popular annuals as the 
Cornflowers, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sec- 
tions of the country, are perfectly hardy, will grow and do well 
almost anywhere, and are much in demand as cut flowers. 
CORNELOWERS entaurea 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 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, makes a very rich combination. 
PER PKT. 
1876 Cyanus Blue, The favorite dark blue sort so much 
in demand for cutting. Per oz., 40 cts............ 5 
1877, —Rose.-.-Per' 07:5 40 cts... 5s 2 oe acc aves kes 5 
1878 — White. Peroz., 40 cts................0.0005 5 
1880 — Mixed. Blue, white, rose, etc. Per oz., 30cts. 5 
1881 — Double Blue. This was introduced byus 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, CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS 
double flower, it takes fewer of them to make a nice (Royal Sweet Sultans) 
bunch, and it is better in every way. 3 07.- 50 cts.; This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sul- 
2pkts., 25 cts....--.. ee ee eee bee. Seer et en aay 15 tans for cut flower purposes, The beautiful sweet-scented, 
1890 — Double-flowered Mixed. All colors, includ- artistic-shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems, and when 
ing blue, rose, white, etc. Per oz., 50 cts......... 10 | cut will stand for several days in good condition. It is best, in 
Si Se this latitude, to sow very early in the spring, so that they may 
perfect their flowers before very hot weather comes. (See cut.) 
We offer the following distinct colors; 
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) 
PER PKT. PER PKT. 
1891 Brilliant Rose... 10 | 1894 Deep Purple..... 10 
1892 Dark Rose. ..... 10 | 1895 Delicate Lilac.... 10 
1893 Deep Lavender.. 10 | 1896 Pure White....._ 10 
1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors.. 50 
1900 Finest Mixed Colors. }0oz., 25 cts... 
VARIOUS CENTAUREAS 
1874. Americana (Basket Flower). 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. 4 0z., 25 cts. 5 
1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan, or Grecian 
Cornflower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flow- 
ers; sweetly scented and a popular sort for cutting, last- 
ing well. }072., 25 cts.............. 
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 white-leaved 
Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers. See page 79. 
1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. 
Per 1000 seeds, 50 cts.......... SEN A Sith eo 15 
1872 Gymmnocarpa. Fine-cut silvery foliage; 14 feet. Per 
Centaurea ImpertAvis (Royal Sweet Sultan) NOOORSeedS -CONctSmancccrcs ace tin seers oes ees ue 10 
> Do not fail to try a collection of our Famous American Asters. See colored plate and page 53 
