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CARDINAL CLIMBER 
A beautiful annual vine of rapid growth. The 
flowers resemble those of the cypress vine, but 
are much larger, and are produced in great 
quantities continuously through the summer. 
Splendid for covering stumps and trellises. 20 ft. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
CARNATIONS 
The varieties we list here are best treated 
as annuals, although they will live over win- 
ter and flower again next season by giving 
slight protection with leaves or straw. From 
seeds sown in early spring plants begin flower- 
ing in July and continue until frost. 
Giant Marguerite, or Malmaison. Even 
the ordinary strains of the Marguerites are vig- 
orous in growth and well adapted to outdoor 
culture, but this Giant strain of ours is remark- 
able for its neat habit of growth, vigor, and the 
rich profusion of beautifully fringed double , 
flowers — as large as many of our greenhouse ' 
Carnations. Like their greenhouse relatives, 
the Marguerites are delightfully fragrant, and 
the selection we have to offer embraces a gener- 
ous range of pleasing colors. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 
Si- 
Earliest French Hybrids. (Chabaud's.) Of 
largest size; in greatest variety of colors, includ- 
ing yellows and yellow ground. A superb strain. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
For Hardy Carnations, see under Perennials 
Giant Marguerite Carnation 
CELOSEA (Cockscomb) 
The dwarf Cockscombs are showy in the border. 
The feathered or plumed varieties are especially 
attractive in large beds, and are useful for cutting. 
The flowers retain their color even when dry, and 
can be used in winter bouquets. 
Glasgow Prize. The largest and finest of all Cocks- 
combs. Magnificent dark crimson combs. Imported 
seed. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Dwarf. All colors mixed. Saved from largest combs. 
Pkt. 15 cts. 
Feathered, or Plumed. (Celosia Thompsonii mag- 
nifica). Magnificent, large, and very showy plumes. 
3 ft, 
Crimson. Pkt. 15 cts., 3^oz. 50 cts. 
Golden Yellow. Pkt. 20 cts., ^oz. 75 cts. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., %oz. 50 cts. 
Chinese Woolflower (Celosia Childsii). A new, very 
odd, and beautiful variety, with large, globular heads 
like balls of wool; of bright red color. Very effective 
in masses or individually. Pkt. 25 cts. 
CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS 
Giant Sweet Sultans 
These are wonderful flowers for cutting— long- 
stemmed, exquisitely fringed, most graceful in appear- 
ance, and delightfully fragrant. The most beautiful 
colors are found among them. Easy to grow and the 
most thankful annual we know of, flowering freely from 
June until frost. 2 to 3 ft. 
Marguerite. Satiny white. Dainty. Delicate lilac. 
Favorite. Soft rose. Graziosa. Deep lilac. 
Fairy Queen. White, shaded delicate rose. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., }4oz. 35 cts. 
Each of the above varieties, pkt. 15 cts. Collection — One 
pkt. each of the above five varieties, 60 cts. 
CENTAUREA CYANUS (Cornflower) 
Other popular names, Bachelor's Buttons, 
Bluets, Ragged Sailor, Bluebottle 
Extremely showy in the garden and fine for cutting. 
They are easy to grow, take care of themselves, bloom 
continuously, and even come up again the next year 
from the seed that has dropped in ths ground. 
Double Blue. A selection of the old-fashioned blue 
variety with larger and very double flowers of true blue 
color. ' Finest for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., } 4oz. 75 cts. 
Single Blue. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts., Mlb. $1.50. 
Single Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts., 
}4\b. $1.25. 
WHITE-LEAVED BEDDING CENTAUREAS 
Dusty Millers 
Used for edging and borders. 
Candidissima. Compact plant, with deeply lacin- 
iated silvery leaves. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Gymnocarpa. Graceful, arching, silvery gray 
leaves. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 
For other varieties, see Perennial list 
CLARKIA 
Our double Clarkias are very fine, and can bt 
grown successfully in any garden soil. They flower 
profusely on long stems, and are exceedingly bright 
and attractive, especially in masses. Clarkias have 
become very popular of late and are grown exten- 
sively in the greenhouse during the winter. 
Double Chamois Queen. Delicate, pale chamois. 
Double Carmine Queen. Light carmine. 
Double Salmon Queen. Salmon-pink. 
Double Scarlet Queen. Orange-scarlet. 
Double Orange King. Reddish orange. 
Each of the above varieties, pkt. 15 cts. 
Collection— One pkt. each of the above five varieties, 60 cts. 
EVERGREENS, SHRUBS, ROSES, AND ALL THE HARDY PLANTS ARE OFFERED IN OUR NURSERY BOOK. 
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