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Celosia Cristata (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 



1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark 

 crimson combs 



1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. D;irk rose- 

 colored 



1854 Golden Queen. Large combs of ric h 

 golden-yellow 



1855 Amaranth. Dark crimson garnet 



1856 Bright Rose. Rich rose 



Aspecialpkt. of any of theabovevarieties, 50 cts. each. 



1858 Collection of above 6 varieties dwarf Cocks- 

 combs, 50 cts. 



1860 Dwarf Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties, Per pkt., 

 10 cts.; \ oz., 50 cts. 



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) 

 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. per pkt. 



1790 Dwarf Large-flowering Mixed. Saved from the finest 



sorts. Per oz., 50 cts $0 10 



CaSSia (American Senna) 

 1849 Marilandica. A native perennial growing from three to 

 four feet high, bushy, with large panicles of bright yellow, 

 curiously-shaped flowers in abundant axillary clusters from 



July to August, i oz., 50 cts 10 1 



CentrantllUS (Annual Valerian) 

 1908 Macrosiphon. A splendid annual, of easy culture in any 

 good soil. About 15 inches high with heads of beautiful deep 

 rose flowers. Very showy in rockeries, borders and vases. 



\ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts 10 



Cerastilim (Snow in Summer) 

 1911 Tomentosum. A very pretty dwarf, white leaved edging 

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

 12 to 15 inches. Special pkt., 40 cts 15 



Cheiranthus 



J Very pretty dwarf hardy biennial plants, usually handled as annuals 

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

 j 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.) 25 



cts. per i oz $0 10 



1916 Linifolius(>4//>!»e Wall- 

 flower). Forms compact 

 plants about 9 inches high 

 with numerous small 

 spikes of bright mauve 

 flowers, makes a very neat 

 line. 50 cts. per j oz 



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. 



\ oz., 50 cts $0 10 



1864 Childsi Pink. A pretty shade of salmony pink. \ oz., 50 cts 10 



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



1867 Thompson's Superb (Triomphc de 1' Exposition). Of pyramidal growth, 

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

 brilliant crimson. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



1868 Thompsoni Magniflca, Mixed. Similar to theprece 'ing, but ranging in color 

 from the clearest yellow to the darkest blood red. joz.,40cts 15 



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



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



Celosia Plumosa Childsi 



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