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Cetosia GLASGOW PRIZE. 
CARNATION. 
CANDYTUFT— Continucd. 
5386 Umbellata Carminea. This new variety is of 
dwarf, compact habit, and bears a mass of extra 
fine carmine bloom ; 6 inches.......-..eeeeeee ceeee seeees 10 
Fine Mixed. All] the above tall-growing vari- 
eties; 1 foot. Per 02., 20 Cts....-- cesses cesses seereaseeeee 5 
Empress, or Snow Queen. A complete mass 
of pure white flowers, borne on a candelabra- 
shaped plant........c0. .sseeceee eee Haavesssiossa eatinucnenesses 10 
Umbellata Nana, Mixed Dwarf. ‘These ele- 
gant dwarf hybrids are remarkable for their numer- 
ous and brilliant colored flowers, shading from pure 
white to dark purple; 6 inches. Per 0z., 7 ets....-10 
Sempervirens. A profuse white blooming hardy 
perennial, adapted for rockeries, baskets, ete., com- 
ing in flower early in the spring; 1 foot...............10 
5389 Collection of Six SOrts....... cscs seceee senses eeeeeeene OO 
CANNA. 
(Indian Shot Plant.) 
Highly ornamental plants producing a rich effect by 
their large, broad and massive foliage, terminated by ra- 
cemes of crimson, orange, or scarlet flowers. Soak the 
seed 12 hours in hot water before planting; sow in sandy 
loam and peat, and place in a hot-bed; when up to the 
second leaf, pot off singly and keep under glass until the 
proper season for planting out; take up the roots before 
frost, and preserve in a warm cellar or room; half-hardy 
perennials. 
5391 Bihorelli. Scarlet; rich brown leaves: 2 ft...... 10 
5394 Marechal Vaillant. Foliage rich maroon, with 
5390 
5380 
5387 
5388 
large orange-colored flowers; 6 feet......0.. 2... eee 10 
5396 Nigricans. Scarlet flowers, foliage intensely 
GALS MMe taccresice cteseniaet ate met oi cassoes deste seounicevssess LO 
5401 Premices de Nice. Showy bright green leaves 
and splendid large golden flowers; 6 feet............4 10 
5403 President Faivre. Foliage bronzy maroon, 
large brilliant crimson flowers; 6 feet ..... 0.2... 10 
6400 Choice Mixed. Al)lcolors. Per 0z., 40 ets....... 5 
LARGE-FLOWERING DWARF 
FRENCH CANNAS. 
5400 Finest Mixed Dwarf. Comprising all the 
newestand most beautiful varieties. Per oz.,$1.00...15 
5401 Emile Leclere. Golden yellow flowers, mot- 
tled crimson and scarlet, deep green foliage, Per 
OZenee le OU moneerfescoacasclenecnsitacosircccencec sscces s Roane tacsieneess 15 
CARNATION or PICOTEE. 
(Dianthus Caryophyllus Flore Pleno.) 
Carnations and Picotee Pinks are general favorites 
for their delicious fragrance and richness of colors. The 
seed we offer has been imported from the best sources in 
Europe, and will produce many splendid novelties in double 
and semi-double flowers; protect during the winter; half- 
hardy perennials ; 14 feet. 
6425 Finest German. Mixed colors; saved from ex- 
tra fine double-named flowers.......ecce+sseses senses conees D0 















CEDRONELLA. 
CARN ATI ON— Continued. 
(Double 
PER PKT. 
Perpetual), 
Mixed colors; saved only from the finest and choic- 
est double-named flowers..... 
5426 Remontant, or Tree 
Grenadin. A new dwarf, compact variety of 
great value to florists and market gardeners; pro- 
ducing a profusion of large double brilliant scarlet- 
colored flowers, three weeks earlier than any other 
variety ; fine for borders or massing; 1 foot 
5430 Fine Double, Mixed. The hardiest and best 
varieties for garden culture...... sdeihscus ciesionsernevcrs 25 
5429 Collection of finest German Carnation, 12 va- 
rieties, each Separate ...cecseceeseceeee Dede Sac ene $1.00 
CASTOR OIL BEAN. 
(See Ricinus.) 
CEDRONELLA. 
A hardy perennial plant, with fragrant foliage and 
long spikes of purplis& flowers, remaining in bloom a long 
time; 2 feet. 
5485 CAMA. .ccccicesee- ceccee reeves cesses coeren ces ssletasearedsertisssce 5 
CENTRANTHUS. 
Pretty, free-flowering, compact-growing plants, with 
long-tubed flowers produced in clusters; fine for massing ; 
succeeds in any garden soil; hardy annuals; 14 feet. 
5470. Mixed.) All’colors’s 12 feet........sc..ceccossencoeceeees 5 
CELOSIA. 
Free blooming graceful plants, growing best in rather 
light soil not too rich, producing spikes of beautiful, 
feathery and comb-shaped flowers ; grown in pots, they are 
fine for the greenhouse or conservatory. The spiked 
varieties are five for cutting and drying for winter bou- 
quets, which should be done when in full bloom and before 
they fade. The Cristata varieties are the well-known 
Cocksecomb. Al] the Celosias are half-hardy annuals. 
5447 Golden Plume. Pyramidal habit. The flowers 
are a bright golden yellow, and are borne in pro- 
fusion over the whole plant, giving it a rich golden 
appearance; 3 feet...... Gd eorodedc! cohudeceho ‘na annauonon 15 
Huttoni. Of bushy pyramidal habit, each branch 
being tipped with a spike of bright erimson flowers; 
the upper surface of the leaf is a deep claret, while 
5446 
the under side is a rich crimson; 3 feet............... 10 
5445 Plumosa Superba. A beautiful feathered va- 
TIGL sp INTNECICOLOLS | MOMCCUL-sccce: csreesesteccescsseseeres 10 
Japonica (Japanese Cockscomb). A. distinet, 
handsome variety. Combs of tne most brilliant 
searlet or crimson, often in pyramidal masses, cut 
and ruffled like lace; 2 feet ........... esses ccseseeeeseeeee LO 
Cristata Variegata. Magnificent; large heads 
variegated with crimson, orange, green, shaded and 
striped ; of the most brilliant hues; 3 feet............ 
Cristata, Glasgow Prize. Producing dark 
foliage, immense showy dark crimson combs; 1 /t..10 
Cristata, Dwarf Crimson. Large, showy vel- 
vet-like combs; 1 foot........ NCABCE ECR ABR SEE ARE aac 
10 
5450 Cristata, Mixed., Fine dwarf varieties of Cocks- 
COMID RELI OZ yD (ClSrecssactocsssenacecteatorrereseseestse ery) 
5449 Collections of 6 varieties Dwarf Cockscomb.......50 

For Novelties see Supplement. 
