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CELOSIA CRIST ATA (Cockscomb). 



Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rather light soil, not too rich; make grand bor- 

 der 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 when danger from frost is past. pf .r pkt. 



1851 Empress. Combs of colossal proportions; they have been grown measuring 



45 inches from tip to tip; rich crimson. \ oz., 50 cts 10 



1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark crimson combs. \ oz., 50 cts 10 



1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf-growing 

 Cockscombs. The plants grow only 8 inches high, with beautiful dark rose- 

 colored combs, measuring under good cultivation 2 feet across. \ oz., 50 cts. . 10 



1854 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, green, striped, etc., of the most 

 brilliant hues; 3 feet 5 



1860 Dwarf , nixed. Fine dwarf varieties. ^oz.,25cts 

 1858 Imported Collection of 6 dwarf Cockscombs . 



CEIX>SIA PLUMOSA. 



(Feathered Cockscomb.) 



Make fine plants for large beds or groups, and the 

 plumes or flowers can be cut and dried for winter bou- 

 quets. Should be treated exactly the same as the 

 Cockscombs, described above. 

 1867 Thompson's Superb (Tri- 



omphe de V Exposition). Of 



pyramidal growth, attaining a 



height of a little more than 2 feet, 



and producing graceful, feathery 



plumes of the most brilliant crim- 

 son. In sunlight the rich color 



of the flower spikes is beautifully 



contrasted with the bronze- 



25 



colored foliage. }oz.,25cts. 



10 



1868 Thompson! flagniflca. Sim- 

 ilar to the preceding except in 

 color, which vary in the most 

 magnificent shades, ranging from 

 the clearest yellow to the darkest 

 blood-red. \ oz., 40 cts 15 



1866 Golden Plume. Bright, 



golden-yellow plumes. J-oz. ,25c. 10 



1870 Plumosa, Hixed Feathered 

 varieties in all colors, i oz. , 20c. 



Chlosia, Thompson's Supkrb Feathered. 



Cockscomb (Celosia) Glasgow Prize. 



CENTROSEMA. 



(Butterfly Pea.) pkt. 



1901 Grand if lora. A 



hardy perennial vine 

 of rare beauty, which 

 blooms in July from 

 seed sown in April, 

 and bears in great pro- 

 fusion inverted pea- 

 shaped flowers, rang- 

 ing in color from a 

 rosy violet to a red- 

 dish purple, with a 

 broad, feathery white 

 marking through the 

 centre 10 



CENTAUREA. 



Under this name is included such popular annuals as the Cornflowers, Sweet 

 Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the country, are perfectly 

 hardy, will grow and do well almost anywhere, and are much in demand as 

 cut flowers. 



ROYAL SWEET SULTANS (imperialist 



This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut- 

 flower purposes. The beautiful sweet-scented, artistic-shaped flowers are 

 borne on long, strong stems, and when cut will stand for several days in good 

 condition. It is. best to sow very early in the spring, so that they may perfect 

 their flowers before very hot weather comes. (See cut.) We offer the fol- 

 lowing distinct colors: 



PER PKT. 



PER PKT. 



Royal Swbet Sultan. 



Pure White 10 | 1878 Deep Lavender. .. 10 



Delicate Lilac 10 1879 Dark Rose 10 



Brilliant Rose 10 I 1880 Deep Purple 10 



Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors 40 



Finest Mixed Colors. \ oz., 15 cts 5 



CORNFLOWERS (Centaurea Cyanus). 



Well known to every flower lover and always included in old-fashioned 



gardens. They usually re-seed themselves, coming up year after year. A 

 bunch of the blue sorts, with a few yellow Marigolds, Calendulas or Cali- 

 fornia Poppies, makes a very rich combination. 



1886 Cyanus Blue {Cornflower, Bachelor's Button. Bluebottle, 

 Ragged Sailor, Bluet or Kaiser Blame). The favorite dark 



blue sort so much in demand for cutting. Per oz., 25 cts. ... 



— White. Per oz., 25c. . 5 | 1888 — Rose. Per oz., 25 cts. . 5 



— Mixed. Blue, white, rose, etc. Per oz., 20 cts. .... 5 



— Double Blue. The double-flowering form of the popular 

 dark blue Cornflower, and is by far the finest for cutting. 2 pkts. 

 for 25 cts . . 15 



— Double-flowered. Mixed colors. Per oz., 30 cts. .. 5 



1887 

 1890 

 1891 



1889 



(Cenlaureas continued on page 76.) 



We offer an attractive list of Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds this season. See paces 54 to 62. 



