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FERRY'S SEEDS 



Celosia, Childsi 



CANNA [tP-3 ft.] There is fine dignity in this stat€ly orna- 

 mental plant. As several stalks spring from a single root, a 

 few plants create an imposing group. Each stalk produces 

 broad leaves of green or bronze, topped by a cluster of 

 large flowers of varied and vivid colors. Usually they are 

 started from roots, as few people realize that they can 

 easily be grown from seed. The seeds, however, are very 

 hard and should be notched or filed and soaked before 

 planting. 



Large Flowering Mixed Oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



CANTERBURY Bell (See Campanula) 



CARDINAL CLIMBER (Ipomoea Quamoclit Hybrida) [hA- 

 C-15 ft.] This rapidly growing climber attains quite a 

 height during the season if planted in rich soil in a warm 

 sunny place. The flowers, growing in clusters, are tubular 

 and expand into star-shaped rims. Their color is an intense 

 fiery red which shows off to advantage against the feathery 



green of the leaves 34 oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Cardinal Flower (See Lobeha cardinahs) 

 Cardiospermuji (See Balloon Vine) 



CARNATION (Diantlius Caryophyllus) [tP] Few flowers 

 surpass in beautj' of form or dehcious fragrance the richlj- 

 hued Carnation. Contrary to many beliefs they are easily 

 grown from seed. They are hardy and much prized in the 

 garden border. The plants are branching but compact, and 

 the handsome blossoms are produced on blue-green stems 

 that are stiff but slender. The double flowers with their 

 thick waxy petals held tighth' in their green sheaths are 

 spicily scented. 

 Chabaud Giant [18 in.] A recenth' developed variety so 

 outstanding that it supersedes all other perpetual flower- 

 ing strains. It blooms 6 months after seeding and continues 

 throughout the summer. The plants are robust and erect 

 and supply handsome, double, clove-scented flowers of 

 extra large size. This type should not be confused with the 

 old, small-flowered Chabaud. 



Cardinal Red Salmon 



Deep Rose Yellow 



White 



Pkts. 15c each 



Mixed J4 oz. 75c; pkt. 10c 



Marguerite [20 in.] This well-known variety blooms 5 

 months after the seeds are planted and may be readily 

 treated as an annual. The vigorous plants bear deeply 

 fringed, sweet-scented flowers in a choice assortment of 

 rich colors. 

 Double Mixed ?^ oz. 60c; pkt. 10c 



Castor Be.an (See Ricinus) 

 CELOSIA [hA] An odd and picturesque class of plants hav- 

 ing colored foHage and innumerable small flowers and 

 seed vessels which form a brilliant colored mass. The vivid 

 blossoms are sometimes gracefully arranged hke plumes 

 and in other types form dense clusters corrugated and 

 frilled at the edge like cocks combs. They form the rarest 

 possible decoration in beds and borders, retaining their 

 brilliant coloring from midsummer until frost. 



Dwarf Crested (Cristata, Cockscomb) [10 in.] This Uttle 

 plant is almost over-powered by the large ruffled velvety 

 crest that rises above it on a central stem. It is readily 

 growTi in pots as well as in the garden, making a cheerful 

 house decoration in winter. 



Empress Large crimson combs, rich bronze foliage. 

 Rose Fine rose colored crests. 

 Yellow Rich golden-yellow combs. 

 Glasgow Prize Handsome purplish-red crest, dark leaves. 



Pkts. 10c each 

 Mixed J4 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Feathered (Plumosa) [3 ft.] For grace and dignity the 

 Plumosa type is remarkable among Celosias. The plants 

 display numerous stately, elegant plumes. They are im- 

 pressive in the garden and are equally striking when dried 

 and used for winter bouquets. 



Golden Yellow Crimson 

 Pkts. 10c each 

 Mixed 3 2 oz. 50c ; pkt. 10c 



Childsi (Chinese Woolflower) [2 ft.] Upon the many 

 branches of this gay plant are borne, terminally, vivid 

 crimson flnwer clusters like balls of yarn. A single plant 

 forms a veritable bouquet of these odd blossom heads. 

 Crimson H oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer) [hP-R-6 in.] This lux-uriant 

 fast growing creeper is particularly adapted to edgings, or 

 for lending variety to sunny situations in the rock garden. 

 At a distance the silvery-white foliage and profusion of 

 small white flowers give the effect of snow. It blooms early. 

 Tomentosum Pkt. 15c 



Carnation, Chabaud Giant Salmon 



