Candytuft - Iberis 



AH 



The flowers of the giant varieties are borne in trusses somewhat like hya- 

 cinths and the umbellata varieties greatly resemble the annual alyssum in both 

 habit of growth and form of flower, excepting that they are considerably 

 larger. 



1131 Giant Empress, or Hyacinth-Flowered. Giant trusses of pure white 

 flowers. Height 1 foot. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 



UMBELLATA VARIETIES 



1134 Rose-Cardinal 

 1136 White 

 Each, pkt., 10c; M oz., 25c; oz., 65c. 

 1140 All Colors, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 



Cardinal Climber ahh 



(Ipomoea quamoclit hybrida) 

 1170 One of the brightest and most attractive annual vines; slender and 

 branching, with fern-like foliage and brilliant, star'shaped, scarlet flowers 

 all summer. Soak the seed in warm water for several hours before sowing 

 Pkt., 15c; '4 oz., 50c. 



1132 Crimson 



1133 Lavender 



Lanna pt 



1160 Choice Mixed. A fine mixture of the best sorts. 



Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c. 

 Canna Roots. See page 54. 



Start indoors in March. 



Centaurea 



AH 



Umbellata Candytuft 



Celosia - Cockscomb 



AHH. Showy annuals with handsome 

 foliage and gorgeously colored flower- 

 heads. For largest and finest flowers, start 

 seed indoors in March. 

 Crested Cockscomb (C. cristata). Curi- 

 ously shaped flower-heads resembling a 

 rooster's comb. Height, 10 in. 

 1201 Empress. Rich crimson. Pkt., 15c. 



1203 Queen of the Dwarfs. Dark rose. 

 Height, 6 to 8 in. Pkt., 15c. 



1204 Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. 

 Plumed Cockscombs (C. plumosa). Two 



feet tall with large, pyramidal, feathered 

 or plumed heads. 



1211 Thompsoni Crimson. 



1212 Thompsoni Yellow. 



1214 Thompsoni Superb Mixed. 



Each, pkt., 10c; M oz., 50c. 



1220 Pride of Castle Gould, A truly magnificent type of plumed Celosia. 

 Blooms are long and feathered, like ostrich plumes, much more brilliant 

 in color than the above. Supplied in mixed colors only. Pkt., 25c; 

 Vs oz., $1.00. 



Chinese Woolflower (C. Childsi). A distinct form of Celosia bearing large, 

 globular flower-heads that resemble balls of silky wool. Height, 2 ft. 



1221 Crimson 1230 Mixed 



Each, pkt., 15c; \a oz., 40c. 



Imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultan). Plants 2'/2 to 3 feet tall, bearing flowers 

 similar to Centaurea Cyanus but more open and larger; sweet scented. 



1251 Lavender 1253 Purple 1255 White 



1252 Lilac 1254 Rose 1260 Mixed 



Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 

 1259 Collection: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 40c. 



VARIOUS CENTAUREAS 

 1261 americana (Basketflower). AH. 

 Rosy lilac flowers of giant size. Height 

 4 to 5 feet. Pkt., 10c; '4 oz., 50c. 



1263 suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan) 

 AH. Tall; creamy yellow; honey-scented 

 Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 35c. 



Foliage Centaureas. PHH. These are the 

 popular "Dusty Millers"; fine for bor- 

 ders and edging; low growing; silvery 

 white foliage. 



1266 candidissima. Finely cut leaves. Pkt 

 15c; Y 8 oz., 50c. 



1267 gymnocarpa. 

 10c; '4 oz., 40c. 



Velvety leaves. Pkt. 



Celosia Childsi 



CELOSIA LILLIPUT MLXED 

 1206 A fine new variety especially adapted for rock gardens. Plants 

 are dwarf and compact with large flower heads in many fine shades. 

 Pkt., 25c. 



Cleome ah 



(Giant Spider Plant) 



1360 Rose Queen. Showy for borders, blooming all summer. Rose-colored 

 flowers with long "spidery" stamens. Height, 4 ft. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 



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Centaurea Imperialis 



