STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



CARNATION 



unusually brilliant. If potted in the fall, this strain will continue to 

 bloom throughout the winter. Pkt. 15c. 

 We also offer Marguerites in separate colors. 



1289 Pure white 1291 Yellow 



1290 Deep scarlet Each of the above— Pkt. 20c. 



CELOSIA (Cockscomb) o 



A rather curious and striking class of flowers, with its brightly colored 

 foliage and the dazzling reds of the blooms. It is frequently used as 

 a tall border to relieve the somber greens in clumps of shrubbery and 

 trees. In solid beds it presents a brilliant mass of color which 

 attracts the eye. 



Cui/tttre. A hardy annual. The seed may be sown outdoors and 

 later thinned. The dwarf sorts are thinned to 12 inches each way, 

 but 3 feet each way is not too much for the tall sorts. For early 

 blooming, start the plants indoors. They stand transplanting well. 



CELOSIA CRIST ATA (Dwarf Crested Cockscomb) 



The plants grow only 8 inches tall, with attractive crests. 



1292 Assorted colors. All shades of red and gold. Pkt. 10c, 

 Y% oz. 35c. 



CELOSIA PLUMOSA (Plumed Cockscomb) 3 feet 



This sort is usually more popular than the Cristata. Its beautiful, 

 tall growing, brilliantly colored spikes are extremely graceful. The 

 plant is usually pyramidal in form with red or green foliage. 



1293 C. plumosa Thompsonii magnifica — A beautiful strain of 

 ostrich plumed cockscomb, brilliant red in color, grown by ourselves 

 on Windermoor Farm. The brilliant red color deepens as the season 

 progresses. If cut and allowed to dry rapidly, this variety makes 

 charming winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 25c, oz. 90c. 



1294 Celosia Childsii (Chinese Woolfiower) — This stately plant 

 grows 2 1 /l to 3 feet high, forming many branches, each of which is 

 tipped with a brilliant scarlet ball which looks like wool. In addition 

 each branch has many lateral blooms. Like the above, Woolfiower 

 makes an attractive summer or winter bouquet, and blooms the 

 summer long. Pkt. 10c, H oz. 25c, oz. 80c. 



CENTAUREA O* 18 inches 



Some of the best known "old-fashioned" favorites are among the 

 Centaureas. Who does not know the Bachelor's Button, the Dusty 

 Miller? They have long been favorites for cutting, with their silvery 

 foliage and brightly colored blossoms. Easy to grow, and when once 

 started will re-seed themselves. They make charming borders and beds. 

 Cuxture. The seed may be sown indoors and transplanted in the 

 permanent bed when three inches high. Do not water too frequently, 



as the plants are especially susceptible to damping-off. The seed 

 may be sown outdoors early in the spring and thinned to 12 inches 

 apart each way. The perennial varieties should be protected by 

 straw over winter. 



CENTAUREA CYANUS O 



(Cornflower, Bachelor's 



Button) 



Also known as Bluet, Blue Bottle, Rag- 

 ged Sailor and incorrectly as Ragged 

 Robin (Lychnis). 



1296 Single Assorted Colors — A mix- 

 ture of rose, white and blue. Pkt. 5c, 

 Yi oz. 20c, oz. 35c. 



1297 Double Blue — A beautiful double 

 azure blue flower, much larger than the 

 single. Grown by ourselves on Winder- 

 moor Farm. Attractive for small bou- 

 quets and gives a delightful contrast 

 when mixed with other flowers. Pkt. 10c, 

 H oz. 20c, oz. 60c. 



1298 Double assorted colors — A mix- 

 ture of rose, white and blue. Pkt. 10c, 

 Yi oz. 25c. 



CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS O 



(Sweet Sultan) 30 inches 



A sweet-scented variety producing large, 

 fully lacinated blossoms of various 

 CENTAUREA CYANUS sna des. Excellent for cut flowers. 



1299 Pure white. Pkt. 10c, M oz. 25c. 



1300 Deep purple. Pkt. 10c, Y± oz. 25c. 



1301 Assorted colors. Pkt. 10c, 34 oz. 20c. 



CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA* (Dusty Miller) 



Has odd, silver colored foliage, making a delightful contrast when 

 used as a border. For hanging baskets or pots it is unique. 



1302 Dusty Miller. Pkt. 10c. 



CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS 



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We grow many of our own flowers for seed. Celosia is one of them 



