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— (Ricinus) — Tall, majestic plants for 
CA STOR B EAN lawns, with leaves of glossy green, brown 
* or bronzed metallic hue, and long spikes 
of scarlet and green prickly fruit. Of very quick growth in rich soil. Tender 
annual; six to fifteen feet high. 
Sanguineus (Tricolor), blood red stalks with red venation in leaves; 
= ineicht AbOUG six fees 250-2 wee 5.) asso eo sree ee POP EP Ey Pkt. 5cts. 
S\ Giganteus, grows about six feet high; leaves large and richly veined and 
FIAUEDICE ee a aerate se « « dele sieg v's os w oro~ lo eee ete Pkt. icts. 
the leaves measure about thirty inches across, and in different 
plants range from bright green with green stems to deep bronze 
with dark red stems, and all having a brilliant luster. We know 
of no annual plant which is so desirable for concealing unsightly 
objects or of more imposing beauty when standing alone or in 
groups on the lawn. Mixed varieties..............--- Pkt. 10cts. 
G LG i, O SS) 2 7 y Magnificent plants for green- 
® house or conservatory deco- 
Pyramidalis plumosa, mixed, rations, producing elegant. 
pyramidal in form, with beauti- plume- shaped 
ful long plumes of red, yel- spikes of flowers; 
low, violet, etc.; very striking. look well in vases 
Pkt. 10cts. outof doors. Half- 
Triumph of the Exposition, hardy annuals; 
pyramidal in form, producing about two to 
many gracefully three feet high. 
feathered crimson 5 Se a i \ Zé 
spikes. Height about x = te F 
two feet. Pkt, 10cts. oe EF 
CELOSIA =a Z 
ra CRISTATA. 
CASTOR BEAN, ZANZIBARIENSIS. (See Cockscomb.) 
—An exceedingly interesting genus 
CENTAU REA of plants, embracing annuals, bien- 
* nials and perennials. Some of the 
varieties are foliage plants, indispensable for borders and edges 
of beds, while others are noted for their beautiful flowers. 
Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller), silvery gray foliage; drooping habit, 
very pracefil: |... o22c\...4-2:e eee Coes Se ane a Pkt. 10cts. 
Candidissima. ornamental plant of great beauty. Silvery white, yy 
deeply cut foliage. Half hardy perennial............... Pkt. 1licts. 
Americana, hardy annual; two feet in height and of strong, robust 
growth; flowers purplish red........ SPOR ES ee one Pkt. 5 cts. 
Odorata, sweet scented flowers of a bluish or light purple color, set 
on long stems. Easily cultivated, and should be grown in light soil. 
Hardy annual, about 11% feet high... ................. Pkt. 10cts. 
Marguerite, a sweet scented white Centaurea, about as large asa 
medium sized Carnation. It is a sport from Centaurea Odorata, 
and the plants are about 18 inches high. The flowers are beauti- 
fully laciniated and produced on long stems; their lasting quality 
after being cut is remarkable. The beauty of this easily cultivated 
annual is certain to excite admiration. A splendid variety for the 
garden and especially fine for cutting..... ............ Pkt. 1icts. 
CENTAUREA Cryanus—(See Bachelor’s Button). 
CHEIRANTHUS Se ot ¥ beak Stock) CELOSIA, TRIUMPH OF THE EXPOSITION. 
GHRYSANTHGEMUM. 
Chrysanthemums have deservedly become very popular. They are showy and effective 
in the garden, and very desirable for cut flowers. Our list affords a fine range for selection. 
Carinatum Burridgeanum, crimson, white center: single. Pkt. 5cts. 
Carinatum Eclipse, pure golden yellow, with a bright purplish- 
scarlet ring or center on the ray florets, the disc being dark brown; 
WOOT UE oe Pkt. 10cts. 
Coronarium, sulphureum, flore pleno, produces charming double 
flowers of a delicate lemon or sulphur shade........... Pkt. 10cts. 
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Coronarium, double, yellow ...............----+---+--- 5 
[lixed, Carinatum and Coronarium varieties 
, Pkt. dcts. 
Ss The Carinatum and 
Coronarium varieties are 
hardy annuals one and one- 
half to two feet high. The 
Za others on the list are the 
taller and later blooming g 
3sorts so largely used by ee 
florists. Sa, 
Frutescens (Marguerite = f 
Paris Daisy).— This  va- .\~ eI 
riety, under the name of 
Marguerite, has attained *§ 
great popularity among 
fiorists. The pretty, star- 
shaped, white flowers are 
freely produced, and the 
plant will grow under almost 
any circumstances. Peren- 
GAL (02.30) 02 «ven te LOCES. 
Indicum, fl. pl., half hardy 
perennial, very double; mixed colors. 
Pkt. 25cts. 
Japonicum, fl. pl., Japanese variety. Flowers <> 
of peculiar form, and much beauty, com- < 
bining numerous shades‘ of color. Half- “~ 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
CORONARIUM. 
— hardy perennial...... es veese....- PKt. 25cts. 
CARINATUM. Superb mixed double, seed from finest = ; 
Chinese and Japanese varieties..Pkt. 25cts. " er 
