CARNATIONS 
The varieties we list here are best treated as annuals, although they will live over winter and flower again next 
season by giving slight protection with leaves or straw. From seeds sown in early spring plants begin flowering 
in Julj^ and continue until frost, producing a profusion of fragrant blooms in many beautiful colors. The Carna- 
tion is one of the best plants for the flower garden. 
Giant Marguerite, or Malmaison. Even the ordinary strains of the Marguerite Carnations are lovely for 
cutting, but these giant strains of ours are remarkable for their large and beautifully formed flowers, many of 
them elegantly fringed and in some instances as large as our best 
greenhouse Carnations. Like the latter, our Malniaisons are de- 
lightfully fragrant and have very long stems. They bloom in 
three months from seed and then continuously until frost. To have 
flowers for the longest possible period, sow the seed in the hotbed 
in February, transplant several times, and set outdoors in May. 
White. Pkt. 25 cts. Yellow. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Pink. Pkt. 25 cts. Violet and Reddish Brown. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
Collection, 1 pkt. each of the above 4 colors, 75 cts. 
Giant Malmaison, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 20 cts., }4oz. !f 
Earliest French Hybrids. (Chabaud's.) Of largest size; in 1 
greatest variety of colors, including yellows and yellow ground. ( 
A superb strain. Pkt. 25 cts. 
For Hardy Carnations, see under Perennials 
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. The deli- 
cately cut foliage contrasts beautifully with the lovely blooms. 
Splendid for covering stumps and trellises. 20 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Giant Marguerite Carnation 
CELOSIA (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. Seed should be sown in the 
hotbed in March for early flowers; for succession sow outdoors in seed-bed in May and 
transplant when large enough to permanent place. Allow a space of 8 inches between 
plants for Cockscomb and 18 inches for Feathered varieties. Give them rich ground. 
sonii magnifica). Magnificent, large, and 
very shoAvy plumes. 3 ft. 
Crimson. Pkt. 15 cts., J/goz. 50 cts. 
Golden Yellow. Pkt. 15c., i^oz. 50 cts, 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., ^oz. 50 cts. 
Chinese Woolflower 
Centaurea imperialis 
Centaurea Cyanus 
Glasgow Prize. The largest and finest 
of all Cockscombs. Magnificent dark crim- 
son combs. Imported seed. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Dwarf. All colors mixed. Saved from 
largest combs. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Feathered, or Plumed {Celosia Thomp- 
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER 
A new variety of feathered Celosia with large, globular flower-heads like balls of wool. 
They grow 3 feet high and are very effective in masses, in the center of beds, and in among 
shrubbery for color efi'ect. 
Crimson. Pkt. 25 cts. Pink. Pkt. 25 cts. Yellow. Pkt. 25 cts. 
CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS (Giant Sweet Sultans) 
Those are wonderful flowers for cutting — long-stemmed, exquisitely fringed, most grace- 
ful m appearance, 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. For fine flowers, successive sowings should be made two weeks apart during 
May and June. They do well in a rich, loose soil and will amply repav you for any trouble 
5'ou go to in the preparation of the bed. Cover seeds H inch. 2 to 3 It. 
Marguerite. Satiny white. I Graziosa. Deep lilac. 
Favorite. Soft rose. Fairy Queen. White, shaded delicate rose. 
Dainty. Delicate lilac. 1 Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 35 cts. 
Each of the above varieties, pkt. IS cts. Collection, 1 pkt. each of above 5 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 the ground. Just sow the seed broadcast wherever you want (ho 
plants to grow. If the soil is rich, the flowers will be larger and will have" longer stems. 
They are lovely if sown together with scarlet poppies. You should make sowings at inter- 
vals of three weeks apart, beginning in early May. 
Double Blue. A selection of the old-fashioned blue varietv with larger and very douljlc 
flowers ol true Islue color. Finest for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., J-^oz 75 cts 
Single Blue. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Hlb. §1.50. 
Double Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts., Hlh. $2.50. 
WMBTE-LEAVED BEDDSMG CENTAUREAS (Dusty Miller) 
Ifsed for edging and iiordcrs. 
Candidissima. Couipuet plant, with deeply laciniatcd silvcrv leaves. Pkt. 25 ets. 
Gymnocarpa. Graceful, arching, silvery gray leaves. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., 3..1OZ. 50 els. 
For other varieties, see Perennial list 
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