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Conan Jubilee Gem 
Dwarf Double 
Cornflower © A 
1867 Jubilee Gem. A fairly recent 
introduction noteworthy for the 
well-branched habits of its 12- 
inch plants which are simply 
covered with delightful, clear 
bright blue flowers. An excellent 
bedding or border plant. Pkt. 15c; 
large pkt. 50c. 
1868 Peclar Gem. White counter- 
part of the popular Jubilee Gem. 
Dwarf plants of globular form, 
very free flowering. Pkt. 15c; 
large pkt. 50c. 


Hardy Centaurea [#1 
1903 Macrocephala. Vigorous, well- 
branched plants forming a splendid 
background to the very large, thistle- 
like, yellow flowers which make a 
superb garden display and are fine 
for cutting. The plants grow 3 ft. 
tall and are perfectly hardy in well- 
drained soil and a sunny situation. 
Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 40c. 
| 1904 Montana. (Perennial Cornflow- 
| er, Mountain Bluet) A showy vari- 
ety 2 ft. tall bearing in’ July. to 
September graceful, large, violet-blue 
flowers which are highly artistic on 
account of the somewhat open for- 
mation of the blooms. Pkt. 15c; 
large pkt. 40c. 
White-Leaved 
Centaurea © & [Hr] 
Dusty Millers 
These Dusty Millers are widely dif- 
ferent from the other Centaureas listed 
here. They are grown primarily for 
their white woolly leaves which, com- 
bined with dwarf habit, makes them 
excellent for beds or borders. Most 
successful if seed is sown indoors 
during January or February. 
1861 Candidissima. (@. Grows 15 
inches tall and has showy, white, 
woolly foliage and yellow flowers. 
Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 60c. 




1863 Gymnocarpa. [Hp] Hardy in 
warmer sections with cut-leaf silvery 
foliage and rosy-purple flowers. 2 
ft. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 40c. 



Ultra-Double Cornflowers 
—Centaurea cyanus ® 
The same charm of the old time 
' “Bachelor Button” but bigger and 
- fuller. Long stemmed flowers are borne 
on sturdy, upright plants. 2 feet tall. 
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. 15c;.%4 oz. 30c; oz. $1.00. 

Collection of Five 
Ultra-Double Cornflowers 
4788 One packet each of 
these five lovely colors, 60 
value*75¢, for. 20202 ert C 
4789 One-quarter oz, each 
of these five, value $1.50, $] 25 
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1880 Dreer’s Finest Mixed. Very 
choice. Pkt. 15c; 14 0z.30c; oz. $1.00. 
Centaurea imperialis 
Basket Flower @ 
Centaurea 
1865 Americana. Gor- 
geous, lacy, rosy-laven- 
der blooms almost 4 
inches across borne on 
sturdy 3-ft. plants from 
July to September. The 
name “Basket Flower” 
refers to the large buds 
which appear like small 
woven baskets. Easy to 
grow in average soil. Pkt. 
10c; % 0z. 30c; oz. $1.00. 
1866 Americana, White. 
This is the rare white ~ 
form of this wonderful 
hardy annual. Of sturdy 
habits, carrying. on its 
many branches a great 
profusion of graceful 
blooms of truly enor- 
mous size. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 30c; oz. - $1.00. 


Centaurea —Aill Time Favorites 

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Dreer’s Ultra-Double Cornflowers 
Royal Sweet Sultan ® 
Centaurea imperialis 
Important summer bloomers. grow- 
ing 2% ft. tall and fine for cutting. 
1891 Amaranth Red. A pleasing shade. 
1892 Brilliant Rose. A mellow color. 
1893 Deep Lavender. Hasarosy sheen. 
1894 Deep Purple. A pleasing color. 
1901 Yellow (Suaveolens). 
1896 White. As pure as snow. 
Any of the above: 
Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 40c; 1% oz. 75c. 
Sweet Sultan Collections 
4736 One packet each of the six 
varieties, value 90c, for 75c. 



4797 One large packet each: of 
the same six varieties, value 
ay $2.40, for $2.00. 
1900 Finest Mixed Colors. Carefully 
blended. June to August. 2% ft, 
tall. Pkt..15c; large pkt. 40c; %4 oz. 
65c. 
Centaurea Americana—Basket. Flower 


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