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CELOSIA (Cockscomb) 

 Hardy Annual 



This showy annual plant of many forms is of easiest culture, and is 

 of the most brilliant and effective of the summer and autumn 

 aomers. The flowers are borne in great masses of various shapes, 

 >m that of a cock's comb to that of a feather or plume. 



Celosia, Chinese Wool Flower. 



Celosia, Pride of Castle Gould. 



201 CHINESE WOOL PIOWER. (Ifeiv.) Plants grow 2 to 3 feet 

 jh, branching freely, each branch terminating with a large round- 

 i head like a ball of wool or chenille of a rich, bright scarlet color, 

 ey bloom early and continue until frost, retaining their rich color, 

 novelty of decided merit. Very showy and attractive. 



Packet, 15 cents; 3 packets, 35 cents. 

 209 PRIDE OP CASTLE GOCLD. This new ostrich plume 

 osia is an entirely distinct type. The plant grows pyramidal and 

 mpact about 2% feet high, with immense, extra fine feathered heads, 

 'ing the plant a most striking appearance. Mixed colors. 



Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 25 cents; % onnce, 40 cents. 

 208 SPICATA. This distinct and showy celosia is a native of India, 

 mts are erect and grow 3 feet in height, branching freely, each 

 m terminating in a round, slender pointed spike of bloom, 3 to 4 

 :hes in length and one-half inch in 

 imeter. The flowers at first are a soft 

 ght rose, changing to silver white, so 

 it a fully developed spike resembles a 

 nder silver plume with a bright car- 

 ne tip. Packet, 10 cents. 



Celosia, Cristata 



Celosia, Spicata. 



204 CRISTATA MIXED. All the best crested cockscomb types. 



Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 30 cents; ounce, $1.00. 

 202 PLUMOSA MIXED. Feathered type in all colors. 



Packet, 5 cents; )4, ounce, 20 cents; ounce, 60 cents. 

 'HOMPSON'S M AGNIFIC A. A beautiful sort of the feathered type. 

 8 height is 2 to 3 feet, making it very desirable in any garden. 

 207 MIXED COLORS, which range from clear yellow to dark blood 

 ,. Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 30 cents; ounce, §1.00. 



Edging Plants From Seed 



For Bordering Beds and Walks 



Ageratum, Alyssum, Candytuft, Gymnocarpa Centaurea, Daisies 

 Bellis), Nana Compacta Globe Amaranth, Lobelia, French Mari- 

 olds, Myosotls, Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, Petunia, Phlox Drum- 

 londii, Sweet William and Dwarf Zinnias. 



CENTAUREA (Corn Flower) 

 Hardy Annual 



Valuable old-fashioned flowers, which grow in any situation, and 

 bloom continuously. Excellent for cutting and well known to every 

 flower lover. Although it is a hardy annual the plants usually re-seed 

 themselves and you will find them coming up year after year. There 

 are a variety of colors including blue, rose and white. They are Known 

 by some as Bluet, Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor and Bachelor's Buttons 

 but Globe Amaranth is sometimes called Bachelor's Buttons, which to 

 some people is contusing, so when ordering it is always advisable to 

 give the number and name of variety wanted. 



1216 CYANUS DOUBLE BLUE. Extra large double flowers on 

 long stems; desirable for cutting. Very few make a fine bouquet; es- 

 pecially valuable for boutonnlere. Packet, 10 ets.; y s ounce, 35 cts. 



1213 CYANUS MINOR. Colors are blue, rose and white. Height 

 about 2 feet. Mixed. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 35 cents. 



1214 CYANUS DOUBLE MIXED. Globular heads. Many pretty 

 colors. Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 35 cents; ounce, 40 cents. 



(Imperial Sweet Sultans) 

 Will flower freely in early summer from spring sown seed, forming 

 strong bushy plants 2 to 3 feet high. They are especially valuable for 

 cutting, being borne on long stems, sweet scented and will last for 

 several days in water. The colors include rose, yellow, white, purple, 

 lilac, mauve, blue, etc., some flowers being of one color with the centre 

 of another color. All are beautiful and desirable. 



Centaurea, Giant Marguerite. 



1212 GIANT MARGUERITE. Exceedingly beautiful. Plant attains 

 a height of 2 to 3 feet. The immense white, fragrant blossoms are 

 borne on stems sometimes 2 feet long. They make magnificent cut 

 flowers, lasting for several days in water. Packet, 10 cents. 



1210 MOSCHATA ROSEA. (New.) This charming new variety 

 produces flowers of the same size and form as the Giant Marguerite 

 and equally as desirable for cut flowers. The color of the flowers in 

 opening is a very delicate rosy white changing into a tender rosy pink 

 later; a charming and attractive color. Packet, 10 cents. 



1219 LIGHT BLUE. A most beautiful color. The ssveet scented, 

 artistic shaped flowers are especially desirable for cutting. Pkt., 10 cts. 



1211 IMPERIALIS MIXED. This is a magniflcient mixture, com- 

 posed of all the colors to be had in this popular flower. 



Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 35 cents; ounce, 75 cents. 



Hardy Perennial Centaurea (Dusty Miller) 

 1215 GYMNOCARPA. Finely cut silvery foliage; elegant for 

 rockeries, vases or hanging baskets. Height 18 inches, making it 

 a valuable plant for edging beds of geraniums, cannas and salvias. 

 Sow seed early indoors and set out in May. Packet, 10 cents. 



I wish to tell you of the wonderful flowers which 

 I grew from the seed I bought of you last spring. 

 My verbenas are as large as teacups and my asters 

 and pansies are the talk of the neighborhood. 

 With all the other yards a failure from the intense 

 sun and heat this summer, mine is one mass of 

 large blooms. Mrs. Susan Enright, 



826 W. 47th Place, Chicago, 111. 



Plants from seed, succeeding in partly shaded places 



Capensis Anchusa, Anemone, Antirrhinum, Aquilegia, Campanula, 

 Coreopsis, Daisy, Delphinium, Digitalis, Mimulus Myosotis, Pansy. 

 Poppy and Viola. 



