40) The J. Bolgiano Seed Company, Baltimore, Md. 
Annual Carnations 
Improved Marguerite. A very carefully selected strain which gives an abundance — 
of beautiful frmged double flowers within six months from time of sowing. The plants 
are unusually robust and make a brilliant display of attractive coloring in beds and © 
borders. For table decoration the flowers are especially useful on account of their sweet 
scent. Over 90 per cent come fully dcuble. The favorite colors have been chosen and 
fixed, and it is now possible to ensure beds in distinct shades. 
Dark Red Scarlet 
Deep Rose White 
Each Pkt. 15c. 6 Pkts. 50c. %4 Oz. $1.00. Oz. $3.00. 
Cardinal Climber 
(Ipomoea Quamoclit hybrida) 
Yellow 
Mixed 
A rapid grower, often attaining the height of 30 feet or more. The deeply laciniated, 
fern-like foliage and fiery cardinal-red flowers are borne in profusion from July to frost. — 
The flowers are about 1% inches in diameter and are borne in clusters of five to seven — 
Carnation 
Castor-Oil Plant 
Ricinus 
Garden annual of luxuriant growth with large palm-like 
leaves; very attractive on account of their semi-tropical effect. 
The colors of the foliage are very rich ranging from green to 
deep bronze. Desirable for lawns, massing or center plants 
for beds. 
1660. Gibsoni. 
4 Lb. 75e. 
1661. Zanzibariensis. Immense size. Coppery-bronze, 
changing to dark green with reddish ribs. Pkt. 10ce. Oz. 25c. 
4 Lb. 75c. 
1662. Mixed Varieties. 
Lb. $1.75. 
Dark red foliage. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 25c. 
Pkt. 10c. Oz. 25c. % Lb. 60c. 
Semesan is a seed disinfectant. Dusting the seed with it 
protects against fungus and disease. 2 Ozs. 50c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. 
blooms. Seed may be sown indoors during April, or outdoors in May. Soaking seeds in — 
warm water before planting hastens germination. Pkt. lic. 5 Pkts. 50c. 
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Celosia 
CELOSIA PLUMOSA (Feather Cockscomb) 
An attractive plant for beds and borders. The plumes or 
flowers, which are produced on long stems, may be cut and — 
dried for winter bouquets. 
Crimson. Yellow. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 40c. 
CELOSIA CRISTATA (Cockscomb) 
A popular garden annual grown for its showy, velvety, 
cockscomb-like flower heads and green foliage. It makes a 
charming border plant. 
Empress. Crimson, dark foliage. 
Glasgow Prize. Crimson, green foliage. 
Pkt. 15e. %4 Oz. $1.00. 
Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 4 Oz. 75c. 
CELOSIA CHILDSI (Chinese Wool Flower) 
A splendid decorative plant with large, ball-shaped flowers, 
resembling a ball of wool. The plant grows about 2 feet high, 
branches freely and keeps blooming all fall until finally killed 
by frost. 
Crimson. 
% Lb. $1.60. Lb. $2.75. 5 Lbs. $13.00. 
Pink. Yellow Mixed. Pkt. lic. 4 Pkts. 50e. 
Centaureas 
(Corn Flower or Bachelor’s Button) 
A graceful, old-fashioned plant, which blooms freely throughout the entire 
summer and usually re-seeds itself. They will grow in most any soil and are 
in great demand as cut flowers. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON OR RAGGED SAILOR 
(Centaurea Cyanus) 
This type of Centaurea is well known and no garden is complete without 
them. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall. When large flowers are 
wanted, plants should be thinned out to a space of 8 square inches. 
Double Blue. Double Pink. Double White. Pkt. 10c. each. ™%4 Oz. 
50c. Oz. $1.50. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c. % Oz. 25c. Oz. 60c. 
Single Blue. Single Mixed. Pkt. 10c. each. %4 Oz. 25c. Oz. 60c. 
CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS (Royal Sweet Sultan) 
These charming thistle-like flowers are borne on long, strong stems and 
are excellent for cutting. They keep fresh for a long time and are very 
fragrant. 
Suaveolens. Yellow Sweet Sultan. Pkt. 15c. ™% Oz. 50c. 
Pink, Purple, White, Mixed. Pkt. 10c. each. % Oz. 50c. 
CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA (Dusty Miller) 
685. A little plant used exclusively for borders of flower gardens and 
edges of beds. Its leaves are silvery gray and form a pleasing contrast when 
planted with brilliantly colored flowers. Pkt. 15¢e. %4 Oz. 75c. 
Bachelor’s Buttons 
