kRE LIABLE FLOWER SEEDS; 



Canary-bird Vine 



(Tropaeolum Canariense) per pkt. 



1749 A beautiful rapid growing annual climber, the charming little 

 canary-yellow blossoms bearing a fancied resemblance to a 

 bird with its wings half expanded. (See cut.) The sprays of 

 flowers are very artistic and keep when cut in good condition 

 for a week. \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts $0 10 



Canna (Indian Shot) 



Dwarf, Large-flowering French. Unquestionably the finest 

 bedding plants for the American climate. Soak the seeds in 

 warm water until they show evidence of swelling, then sow in 

 sandy soil, and keep in a hotbed or greenhouse until the proper 

 season for planting out. 

 1790 Mixed. Saved from the finest sorts. Per oz., 30 cts 10 



CeraStium (Snow in Summer) 



1911 Tomentosum. A very pretty dwarf, white-leaved edging 

 or rock plant, bearing small white flowers; hardy perennial. 

 12 to IS inches. Special pkt., 50 cts IS 



Cheiranthus 



Very pretty dwarf hardy biennial plants, usually handled as annuals 

 flowering freely through the summer from seed sown in spring; for early 

 spring flowering sow in late summer. Splendid for rock gardens. PER pKT# 



1915 Allionii (Siberian Wallflower). About 12 inches high with 

 heads of brilliant orange flowers. (See cut.) 30 cts. per \ oz. .$0 10 



1916 Linifolius (Alpine Wallflower). Forms compact plants 

 about 9 inches high with numerous small spikes of bright 

 mauve flowers, makes a very neat line. 60 cts. per \ oz IS 



Cheiranthus Allionii 



CeloSia CHstata (Cockscomb) 



Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rather light 

 soil, not too rich; make grand border plants and are 

 attractive for pots. Seed can be sown under cover in 

 early spring and planted out in May, or may be sown 

 out of doors in May; 1 foot. per pkt. 



1851 Empress. Rich crimson; combs of colossal 

 proportions $0 10 



1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark 

 crimson combs 10 



1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. Dark rose- 

 colored 10 



1854 Golden Queen. Large combs of rich 

 golden-yellow 10 



1855 Amaranth. Dark crimson garnet 10 



1856 Bright Rose. Rich rose 10 



A special pkt. of any of the above varieties, 50 cts. each. 



1858 Collection of above 6 varieties dwarf Cocks- 

 combs, 50 cts. 



1860 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. \ oz., 

 50 cts.; 10 cts. per pkt. 



The Amateur's Book of 

 the Dahlia (Mrs. Stout). Prac- 

 tical, authoritative and charm- 

 ingly written. $2.25 per copy, 

 postpaid. 



Canary-Bird Vine 



CelOSia PlumOSa (Feathered Cockscomb) 



Make fine plants for large beds or groups, and the plumes or flowers can be cut and dried for 

 winter bouquets. Should be treated exactly the same as the Cockscombs described above. 



per pkt. 



1865 Childsi Crimson (Chinese Woolflower). This attractive variety grows about 

 2 feet high, bearing on long stems brilliant crimson flowers that look like balls of 

 silky wool, effective in the garden, and can be cut and dried, lasting a long time. 

 i oz., 40 cts $0 10 



1864 Childsi Pink. A variety of the above, with flowers of a pretty shade of 



salmony pink. \ oz., 50 cts 10 



1863 Childsi Yellow. Bright yellow. f oz., 50 cts 10 



1867 Thompson's Superb (Triomphe de V Exposition). Of pyramidal growth, 

 attaining a height of 3 feet and producing graceful feathery plumes of the most 

 brilliant crimson. \ oz., 25 cts 



1868 Thompson! Magnifica. Similar to the preceding, but ranging in color from 

 the clearest yellow to the darkest blood-red. \ oz., 40 cts 15 



1866 Golden Plume. Bright, golden-yellow plumes. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



1870 Plumosa, Mixed. Feathered varieties in all colors. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



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Celosia Plumosa Childsi 



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