HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Celosia— Cockscomb, Woolflower © 
These are favorite annuals because they are so easy to grow and give a magnificent 
display in the garden besides yielding an abundance of showy long-lasting flowers for 
cutting. There are a number of very interesting types all of which combine well, though 
they are distinct from one another. 
Celosia Childsi 
Celosia Childsi 
Chinese Woolflower 
A very valuable type with large flower 
heads which have the appearance of 
silky balls 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. 40c. 
1863 Yellow. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 
Celosia plumosa, Lilliput 
Celosia plumosa—Feathered Cockscomb 
Fine plants for large beds or groups giving a wonderful effect until frost. The two 
Lilliput varieties are quite new and they are most outstanding. Their comparatively 
dwarf growth makes them desirablé for planting ‘n beds or borders where the other 
kinds would be too tall. 
1861 Lilliput, Fire Feather. A splendid early-flowering Celosia orming bushy 
plants 18 inches high. Graceful plumes of brilliant fiery red. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 
1862 Lilliput, Golden Feather. Of the same neat habit as the preceding but 
with brilliant golden yellow plumes. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 
1866 Golden Plume. Bright golden yellow plumes. 23 ft. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 25c. 
1867 Thompson’s Superb (Triomphe del’ Exposition). Of pyramidal growth, attain- 
ing a height of 3 feet. Graceful, feathery, brilliant crimson plumes. Pkt. 10c; { 0z. 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. 40c. 
1870 Plumosa, Mixed. Feathered varieties. 24 ft. Pkt. 10c; 3 oz. 25c. 
1869 Pyramidalis, Flame of Fire. A beautiful new type of attractive pyramidal 
habit, each branch ending in a well-rounded large solid flower head of an intense 
fiery scarlet color. Its neat trim habit makes it particularly desirable. Blooms 
profusely during the fall. 18 inches high. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
Celosia cristata 
Celosia cristata 
Dwarf Crested Cockscomb 
These make a grand border and are also 
most attractive in pots. Of massive size 
and very colorful. May be dried for 
winter bouquets. 12 inches high. 
1851 Empress. Colossal combs of 
beautiful rich deep crimson color. 
1852 Glasgow Prize. Bright crimson. 
1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. Compact 
plants with large dark rose combs. 
1854 Golden Queen. Rich yellow. 
1855 Amaranth. A popular color. 
1856 Bright Rose. Lovely and bright. 
Any of the above: 
Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 50c. 
1858 Cockscomb Collection. One 
packet each of the above 6 Dwarf 
Cockscombs, value 60c, for 40c. 
1860 Dwarf Mixed. A lovely blend of 
all the dwarf varieties. Pkt. 10c; 
special pkt. 40c. 
Catananche 
Cupid’s Dart a, 
Cerastium-—Snow in Summer PA 
1911 Tomentosum. A very pretty, dwarf, white- 
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1849 Coerulea. Sturdy plants, 2 feet high, ‘+e leaved edging or rock plant covered with small white 
carrying an abundance of showy bright “i nd blooms during the spring. Grows 12 to 15 inches 
blue flowers. Suited for garden display aa ee \ Vee, D high. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 30c. 
and for cutting. June to August. Pkt. 2a ‘ ba z 4 
10c; special pkt. 40c. co, Watt ety Cheiranthus ®A 
Caryopteris 
mastacanthus £2 
An interesting shrubby plant growing 
2 ft. high. Easy to raise from seed. Blooms 
freely during September and October. 
1845 Superbus, Blue........ Pkt. 20c; 
1846—Pinke eee eee special 
1827=Wwihitore heehee eee ere pkt. 75c. 
1848 Collection. One packet 
each of the three colors 40c. 
Centranthus @®A 
Annual Valerian 
1908 Macrosiphon. Asplendid 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; 
4 oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
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Cheiranthus Allioni 
Wallflower 
Sown early in the spring they bloom 
throughout the summer. For spring 
flowering sow in late summer. 
1915 Allioni (Siberian or Fairy Weall- 
flower). An exceptionally showy plant 
growing about 12 inches high and 
covered with brilliant orange flower 
trusses that dominate the garden 
display by their brilliance. Where 
summers are hot and dry itis best 
sown in late summer or early fall to 
bloom the following spring. Pkt. 10c; 
+ oz. 25c. 
1916 Linifolius (Alpine Wallflower). 
Compact plants about 9 inches high 
bearing small spikes covered with 
bright mauve blooms. Pkt. 15c; 
special pkt. 40c. 
See also Wallflower, page 66 
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