
Dreer’s Reliable 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Celosia—cCockscomb, 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 cut 
flowers. They bloom continuously from 
midsummer until frost. 
Dwarf Crested Cockscomb 
Celosia cristata 
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 tall. 
1824 Empress. Colossal combs of beau- 
tiful rich deep crimson color. 
1825 Fireball. Brilliant orange-scarlet 
combs of magnificent size. 
1828 Golden Queen. Rich yellow. 
Any of the above: 
Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 50c. 
1830 Dwarf Mixed. A complete blend 
of all colors. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 40c. 



Feathered Cockscomb, Lilliput 
Feathered Cockscomb 
Celosia plumosa 
1845 Magnifica, Golden Plume. 
Extra large, bright golden yellow 
plumes. 3 feet. Pkt. 10c:.large pkt. 40c. 
1847 Magnifica, Scarlet Plume. 
Graceful feathery brilliant scarlet 
plumes. 3 feet. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 40c. 
1852 Plumosa magnifica, Mixed. 
Many fine colors. 3 ft. Pkt. 10c; 
large pkt. 40c; ¢ oz. 60c. 
1853 Lilliput, Fire Feather. 
liant fiery red. 18 in. 
pkt. 75c. 
1855 Lilliput, Golden Feather. Bril- 
liant golden yellow. 18 in. Pkt. 15c; 
large pkt. 75c. 
1859 Pyramidalis, Flame of Fire. 
Compact plants 18 inches tall bearing 
in late fall heavy rounded plumes of 
deepest fiery scarlet. Pkt. 20c; large 
pkt. 75c. 
Bril- 
Pkt. 15c; large 


Chinese Woolflower 
Chinese Woolflower 
Celosia Childsi 
Large woolly round flower heads on 
plants 24-3 feet tall. Fine for beds, 
borders, and for cutting. Very showy and 
easy to grow. 
1831 Crimson. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 40c. 
1833 Pink. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 40c. 
1837 Yellow. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 40c. 
1840 Childsi Mixed. Pkt. 10c; large 
pkt. 30c; } oz. 50c. 
1842 Celosia spicata 
A vigorous grower reaching a height of 
3 feet with each branch ending in a showy 
slender silvery rose flower spike. Easily 
dried for winter decorations. Pkt. 10c; 
large pkt. 25c. 
Cyclopedia of Horticulture 
(Bailey) 
A monumental work covering every 
in a very 
Three volumes 
Per set 
phase of Horticulture 
thorough manner. 
with a total of 3,639 pages. 
ofthree volumes prepaid for $15.00. 

Dreer’s Centaured=(ornfovwers ® 
These are among the most popular of all garden flowers. They are easy to grow, blooming 
profusely and yielding many splendid blooms for cutting. The Basket Flower, Americana, 
and Royal Sweet Sultans deserve the gardener’s particular attention. 
Dreer’s Ultra Double 
Centaurea cyanus @ 
This superb new strain is the last word 
in Cornflowers. The blooms not only are 
considerably more double but also larger, , 
Blooms ¢ 
forming lovely little fluffy balls. 
continuously until frost. 2 ft. 
1871 Black Boy. A rich deep maroon. 
1873 Blue Boy. Cornflower blue. 
1875 Pinkie. Bright rose. 
1877 Red Boy. The finest red. 
1879 Snow Man. Large white blooms. 
Any of the above: 
Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 25c; 4 oz. 35c. 
Collection of Five 
Ultra-Double Cornflowers 
4790 One packet each of 
these five lovely colors, 
value 50c, for 
4792 One large pkt. each 
of these five, value $1.25, 
95c. 
35c. 

| 1880 Finest Mixed. 

Dreer’s Ultra-Double Cornflowers 
Very choice. 
Pkt. 10c; ¢ oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 


Dwarf Double Cornflower 
1867 Jubilee Gem. Lovely plants 
covered with double dark blue flowers. 
12in. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 40c; 4 oz. 60c. 
Royal Sweet Sultan © 
Centaurea imperialis 
Large sweet-scented flowers borne on 
long stems. June to August. 23 ft. tall. 
1891 Amaranth Red...... A 
1892 Brilliant Rose...... ae j 
1893 Deep Lavender...... a ie 
1894 Deep Purple........ 1 Beit 
1896 Pure White......... Sree 
pkt. 30c 
4796 Collection of 
Royal Sweet Sultan 
One packet each of six 
fine colors, value 60c, for 45c. 
1900 Finest Mixed Colors. Carefully 
blended. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 25c; 
4 oz. 40c. 
Basket Flower © 
Centaurea Americana 
1865 A splendid hardy annual 3 feet tall 
and bearing truly immense blooms of a 
lovely rosy lavender color from July to 
September. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 25c. 
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