CENTAUREAS 



Under this name is included such popular annuals as the Corn- 

 flower, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the 

 country, will grow and do well almost everywhere, and are much 

 in demand as cut flowers. 



Centaurea Imperial is 



(Royal Sweet Sultans) 



This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet 

 Sultans for cut-flower purposes. The charming, 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, in 

 this latitude, to sow very early in the spring, so that they may 

 perfect their flowers before very hot weather comes; 2\ feet. 

 (See cut.) We offer the following distinct colors: 



PER PKT. PER PKT. 



1891 Brilliant Rose $0 10 I 1894 Deep Purple $0 10 



1892 Dark Rose 10 J 1895 Delicate Lilac. . . 10 



1893 Deep Lavender.. 10 | 1896 Pure White 10 



1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 

 SO cts. 



1900 Finest Mixed Colors. \ oz., 30 cts 10 



Various Centaureas 



1874 Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native 

 variety, growing 3 feet high and bearing immense 

 thistle-like blooms of a rosy-lavender color. Very 

 showy in the mixed border and splendid for cutting. 

 (See cut.) i oz., 25 cts 10 



1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Corn- 

 flower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flowers; 

 sweetly scented and a popular sort for cutting; lasting 

 well; 2 feet, i oz., 30 cts 10 



1904 Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Hardy perennial 

 variety, grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue 

 flowers from July to September, j oz., 40 cts 10 



Centaurea Americana 



Centaurea Imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultan) 



Double Cornflowers (Centaurea Cyanus) 



These are also known as Bachelor's Buttons, Blue Bottle. 

 Ragged Sailor, Bluet and sometimes as Ragged Robin, but it is 

 always best to order by the botanical name. They are well known 

 to every flower lover and always included in old-fashioned gardens 

 The following six sorts are illustrated in colors on the plate opposite 

 page 56. 



per pkt. 



1881 Double Blue. This was introduced by us in 1907. 

 It is identical in color to the single blue variety, but, 

 being a full, double flower, it takes fewer of them to 

 make a nice bunch, i oz., 25 cts $0 10 



1882 Double Rose Pink. A splendid variety for cutting; 

 color clear rose-pink. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



1883 Double White. Densely double pure white. \ oz., 



25 cts 10 



1884 Double Maroon. Very rich and glossy. \ oz., 25 



cts 10 



1885 Double Mauve. A beautiful shade. J oz , 25 cts.. . 10 



1886 Double Rosy-red. Very attractive. \ oz., 25 cts. . 10 

 1889 Collection of a packet each of above 6 colors, 40 cts. 

 1888 Collection of \ oz., each of above 6 colors, $1.00. 



1890 Double-flowered Mixed. All colors. } oz., 20 



cts.; oz., 50 cts 10 



White -leaved Centaureas (Dusty MiiieD 



Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets and pots; also exten- 

 sively used for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved 

 Cannas or Scarlet Sage these are particularly effective. Sow the 

 seed early indoors, and transplant in May. The white-leaved 

 Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers. See page 77. 



PER pkt. 



1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. 



Per 1000 seeds, 50 cts $0 10 



1872 Gymnocarpa. Fine cut silvery foliage; 1 J feet. Per 

 1000 seeds, 25 cts 10 



A good book on Horticulture makes a very acceptable gift to a flower loving friend. See list on page 48 



