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CELOSIA (Cockscomb) 



Hardy Annual 



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

 one of the most brilliant and effective of the summer and autumn 

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

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



1201 Celosia, Chinese Wool Flower. 1209 Celosia, Pride of Castle Gould. 



1201 CHINESE WOOL FIO WER. {New.) Plants grow 2 to 3 feet 

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

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

 They bloom early and continue until frost, retaining their rich color. 

 A novelty of decided merit. Very showy and attractive. 



Packet, 15 cents; 2 packets, 25 cents. 



1209 PRIDE OP CASTLE GOULD. This new ostrich plume 

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

 compact about 2% fee t high, with immense, extra fine feathered heads, 

 giving the plant a most striking appearance. Mixed colors. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents; 14, ounce, 40 cents. 



1208 SPICATA. This distinct and showy celosia is a native of India. 

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

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

 inches in length and one-half inch in 

 diameter. The flowers at first are a soft 

 bright rose, changing to silver white, so 

 that a fully developed spike resembles a 

 slender Bilver plume with a bright car- 

 mine tip. Packet, 10 cents. 



Celosia, Cristata. 1208 Celosia, Spicata. 



7205 CRISTATA ROSE. Of fine dwarf habit with large dark rose- 

 colored comb-like heads. Packet, 10 cents. 



1206 CRISTATA YELLOW. A handsome strain, producing large 

 and compact yellow heads; very showy. Packet, 10 cents. 



1204 CRISTATA MIXED. All the best crested cockscomb types. 



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

 1202 PLUMOSA MIXED. Feathered type in all colors. 



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

 THOMPSON'S MAGNIFICA. A beautiful sort of the feathered type. 

 The height is about 3 feet, making it very desirable in any garden. 



1207 MIXED COLORS, which range from clear yellow to dark blood 

 red. Packet, 10 cents; )4 ounce, 30 cents; ounce, SI. 00. 



Plants Suitable for Pots ^Vn^AS 



Ageratum, Asparagus, Browallia, Calceolaria, Carnations, Chrysan- 

 themum, Cyclamen, Ferns, Geranium, Heliotrope, Lantana, Mig- 

 nonette, Myosotis, Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, Petunia, Primula, 

 Little Midget Roses, Smilax, Stocks and Vinca. 



CENTAUREA (Imperial Sweet Sultans) 

 Hardy Annual 



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

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

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

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

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

 of another color. All are beautiful and desirable. 



1212 Centaurea, Giant Marguerite. 

 1212 GIANT MARGUERITE. Exceedingly beautiful. Plant attain; 

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

 borne on stems sometimes 2 feet long. They make magnificent cu' 

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



1211 IMPERIALIS MIXED. Thisisamagnificientmixture.com' 

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



Packet, 10 cents; ^ ounce, 25 cents; ounce, 75 cents. 



Hardy Perennial Centaurea (Dusty Miller) 

 1215 GYMXOCARFA. Finely cut silvery foliage; elegant foi! 

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

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

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



CHRYSANTHEMUM 



Hardy Annual 



The single annual chrysanthemums are extremely showy and effec- 

 tive. They are daisy-like in shape, and are much used for cut flowei 

 purposes. The perennial sorts are both single and double. All are 

 easily grown from seeds. Collectively, they embrace many colors. 



1231 BABY GOLDEN 

 GLOW. Golden Queen. 

 A most charming annu- 

 al growing about 15 to 18 

 inches high, bearing 

 scores of bright yellow 

 double flowers. The 

 plants begin to bloom 

 almost as soon as set in 

 the open ground, afford- 

 ing an almost unlimited 

 supply of cut flowers. 

 One of the best bedders. 

 Likened to Rudbeckia 

 Golden Glow on account 

 of color, shape and pro- 

 fusion of bloom. 

 Packet, 10 cents; 



3 packets, 25 cents. 



7225 BRIDAL ROBE, 



lden Glow. 



1231 Chrysanthemum Bae 

 Plants grow about 1 foot high; the finely cut 

 foliage is almost hidden by the mantle of pure white double flowers, 

 which cover the entire plant so much that a bed of this looks like a 

 drift of snow. It will be in great demand as a bedding plant, and also 

 makes a good cut flower. The petals of the flowers are closely set and 

 resemble, to some extent a double daisy. Packet, 10 cents. 



1227 SINGLE FINEST MIXED. Painted Daisies. These make a 

 beautiful display. The daisy-like flowers are handsomely marked, 

 usually in bands or rings of many colors. Packet, 5 cents. 



1233 CORONARIUM FINEST DOUBLE MIXED. Compact, 

 busby growth 18 inches in height, flowers double, shading from light 

 yellow to white. They bloom profusely from early summer until frost, 

 and when grown in large beds their bright colors make a splendid- 

 showing. Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 20 cents; ounce, 35 cents. 



