HALLAWELL SEED CO. FLOWER SEEDS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF 
Celosia (Cockscomb) 
Very attractive and showy annual, producing massive 
heads of rich shades of crimson and yellow flowers. Does 
best started in a hotbed and transplanted into very rich 
soil after warm weather has set in. Set the plants a foot 
or more apart. Tender annuals. 
PI.TTMOSIS, or FEATHERED COCKSCOMB— This species grows 
2 or 3 feet high, and bears long, feathery plumes in brilliant 
colors. Mixed. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
FLUMOSA MAGNIFICA (Improved Feathered Cockscomb)— 
A new variety, superior to the older sorts of pyramidal growth 
attaining a height of 3 feet and producing feathery plumes of 
the most brilliant colors. Mixed. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 40c. 
PliUMOSA MAGNIFICA, YELLOW— Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 50c. 
FLUMOSA MAGNIFICA, CRIMSON— Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 50c. 
FLUMOSA MAGNIFICA, SCARLET— Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 50c. 
PRIDE OF CASTLE GOULD —Beautiful plants for pot culture or 
for bedding. Of pyramidal compact habit, attaining a height 
of 2 to 3 feet, with immense fine feathered heads, in wide 
range of colors. Prize Strain. Pkt., 25c. 
CHILDSI or CHINESE WOOLFLOWER— This attractive variety 
grows 2 to 3 feet high, bearing on long stems brilliant flowers 
that look like balls of silky wool; very effective in the garden. 
Crimson and Yellow, each 10c. per pkt.; 54 oz., 50c. 
CRISTATA GLASGOW PRIZE— A dwarf crimson variety, 6 or 8 
inches high, with very wide combs..Valuable for borders and 
edging. Pkt., 10c. 
GIANT EMPRESS —Wide blood red combs, brown foliage, dwarf. 
Pkt., 10c. 
DWARF YELLOW— Pkt., 10c. 
DWARF MIXED —Extra select mixture of rich colors. Pkt., 10c. 
Centaurea Cyanus 
(Bachelor Button or Cornflower) 
Of easy culture, sow the seed either in the fall or spring 
in boxes to transplant or sow where the plants are to 
remain and thin to 4 inches. 
DOUBLE BLUE —Large semi-double blue flowers; plants of vigor¬ 
ous growth. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE PINK —Clear rose-pink. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE WHITE —Pure white. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE MAROON— Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE MAUVE— Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE RUBY— Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 6 Double Sorts, 
50c. 
DOUBLE MIXED —Pkt., 10c.; oz., 50c. 
Centaurea Imperialis 
(Royal Sweet Sultan) 
The large thistle-like blossoms are borne on long strong 
stems; when cut will last in good condition for several 
days; 2}4 feet tall. Sow in the fall or early spring so that 
they may perfect their flowers before very hot weather 
comes. 
PURE WHITE, Pkt., 10c.; ROSE, Pkt., 10c.; PURPLE, Pkt., 
10c.; LAVENDER, Pkt., 10c.; AMARANTH RED, Pkt., 10c. 
ANY OF THE ABOVE COLORS, 54 oz., 30c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 5 colors, 45c. 
MIXED COLORS, Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
Various Centaureas 
SUAVEOLENS —Yellow Sweet Sultan. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 30c. 
AMERICANA —A splendid native annual variety; grows 3 feet high 
and bears immense thistle-like blooms of rosy lavender color. 
Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
MONTANA (Perennial Cornflower)— Hardy perennial sort, grow¬ 
ing 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flowers during July 
and August. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 40c. 
CANDIDISSIMA, WHITE LEAVED, or DUSTY MILLER— 
Grown for its silvery white foliage; used for borders, carpet 
bedding; 1 foot; perennial. Pkt., 10c-; 54 oz., 75c. 
Cerastium (Snow in Summer) 
TOMENTOSUM —Very pretty dwarf white leaved plant, bearing 
small white flowers; invaluable for rockeries and edgings; 
hardy perennial. Start in boxes to transplant. Pkt., 15c. 
Chrysanthemum 
(Annual Varieties) 
Summer-blooming annuals, of compact growth, producing 
quantities of large single flowers, 2 inches across, and of 
striking beauty; very effective for flower beds and for cut 
flowers. 2 to 2j4 feet. Sow the seed in spring. In mild sec¬ 
tions seed may also be sown in the fall for early bloom. 
BURRIDGEANUM —White petals with zone of brownish red and 
inner zone of yellow surrounding the dark brown disc. Pkt., 
10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
CHAMELEON —Autumn tints; very fine. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
THE SULTAN— Dark copper with yellow zone. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 
25c. 
W. E. GLADSTONE —Rich purple with yellow zone. Pkt., 10c.; 
54 oz., 25c. 
EVENING STAR— A splendid variety for cutting. Pure golden 
yellow. 3 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
MORNING STAR— Large, primrose yellow, shading deeper; fine 
for cutting. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
EASTERN STAR —Primrose yellow with brown disc; very fine. 
Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
NORTHERN STAR— Large, pure white with yellow center and 
dark disc. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
SINGLE MIXED —Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 20c.; oz., 50c. 
CARINATUM DOUBLE MIXED— The flowers are mostly double 
and semi-double, come in a great variety of colors and are fine 
for cutting. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c.; oz., 75c. 
NIVELLI (Annual Marguerite) —A new variety with pure, deep 
yellow flowers. The earliest flowering variety and a very free 
bloomer; 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt., 15c. 
Annual Chrysanthemums 
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