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CANNA—INDIAN SHOT 
Soak the seeds in warm water until they show signs of swelling, 
then sow in sandy loam and keep in warm place: when up to the 
second leaf, set out. The seedlings bloom the first summer. Seed 
saved by ourselves from the finest large flowered varieties. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 50c; lb. $4.00. 
CARDINAL CLIMBER 
Leaves finely cut like those of Japanese Maples, flowers brilliant 
scarlet. Hardy annual. Height 20 ft. Soak seed in warm water 
before sowing. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c. 
CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS 
A thistle-like annual plant, about 3 feet high. The 
heads carried on long stiff stalks are very ornamental and 
excellent for dry bouquets. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $2.60. 
CARTHAMUS COLOCAULIS —New. Invaluable for dry bo- 
quets, very effective when bronzed. The growth with flowers 
in the center is star shaped, in many branched, large open 
umbells. Annual. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 15c. 
CATANANCHE MIXED 
A splendid hardy perennial strawflower, excellent for cutting, 
bearing on the long slender stems, flowering heads two inches across, 
with wide, flat-toothed, blue or blue and white rays of elegant ap¬ 
pearance. Blooms in June. July and August, and grows 2 feet tall. 
Our mixture contains the coerula and coerula alba varieties, one blue, 
the other blue and white. T. pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 15c; oz. 60c. 
Plants dwarf and compact, flowers glowing red, large and 
double. First rate for cutting and a fine pot plant,. Height 14 
in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
SPECIAL CARNATION MIXTURE —This mixture includes 
Giant Margareth, Chabauds, Giant Fancy, Malmaison, Giant 
of Nice, Riviera Market, Dwarf Vienna, etc. Out of these 
seeds anyone can raise flowers as large as the best florist’s 
Carnation. T. pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; % oz. 55c; 1 oz. $4.00. 
MARGARETH —No matter at what time of the year the seed 
is sown this carnation comes into bloom in five months and 
it can be had in bloom at any time of the year early in spring, 
in the winter, etc. The flowers are from 2 to 3 inches in 
diameter. Height 16-20 inches. MIXED —T. pkt. 10c; y s oz. 
20c; oz. $1.20. 
GIANT OF NICE —Flowers 3 inches across, mostly double. 
T. pkt. 20c; 3 ^ oz. $1.25; iV oz. $2.40. 
DWARF VIENNA —Hardy and strongly scented. Height 15 in. 
T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 20c; 1 oz. $1.00. 
AMERICAN CARNATIONS —Best in the world, blooming prac¬ 
tically all year round. 100 seeds 80c; 10 seeds 15c. 
NEW CARNATION—Giant Chabaud 
Sown in January or early in February under glass, trans¬ 
ferred to cold frames and when hardened off planted outside, 
15 inches apart each way, in well enriched soil, properly 
watered, Giant Chabaud Carnations produce double, fragrant 
flowers 2 to 3 inches across on straight, strong stems 15 to 
20 inches long, from June till frost. 
CARNATION 
Considered a half hardy perennial. We find most carna¬ 
tions perfectly hardy without protection. Sow the seed in the 
spring, transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle, 
later plant where they are to stand. 
CARNATION GRENADIN RED 
CERASTIUM TOMENTOSUM 
SNOW IN SUMMER 
Hardy perennial of dwarf, compact growth, with wooly white 
leaves, bearing great numbers of white flowers in May and June, 
much used for edging and as a rock plant. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 
10c; & oz. 20c; % oz. 30c; oz. $1.60. 
CELOSIA—COCKSCOMB 
Sow in April indoors or in May outdoors. Plant in rich 
ground 8 in. apart. Water freely. Tender annuals. 
JEANNE DIONIS, pure white— RUBIS, rubv red— MARIE 
CHABAUD, pure yellow— LEGION OF HONOR, blood red— 
QUEEN OF ROSES, rich pink— L’ETINCELANT, fiery scarlet 
—PEARL, blush pink— MIXED. Any color. T. pkt. 15c; tV 
oz. 30c; Vs oz. 50c. 
CANARY BIRD VINE 
A beautiful rapid annual climber, a variety of nastu- 
tium with clean, handsome foliage and charming little can¬ 
ary-colored blossoms bearing a fancied resemblance to a 
bird with its wings half expanded. Culture the same as for 
nasturtium. T. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00. 
NEW FLOWERS, never before seen is what draws the trade. Many 
new and high class flowers are listed on front pages of this catalog. 
Celosia Chinese Wooiflower 
CARNATION TAUSENDSCHOEN 
New. Hardy perennial carnation of the Dwarf Vienna 
type, flowers large and double, color an enchanting shade of 
light salmon pink. Originated in Germany where it is highly 
prized owing to its long stiff stem and charming color that 
goes well in any flower arrangement. T. pkt. 30c. 
FLORISTS —Sow some Dwarf Tom Thumb Snapdragon 
in February. By the middle of May they will develop into 
heavy 4-inch pot plants with 6 or more flower spikes, if you 
will grow them in 50 deg. house and shift and pinch a few 
times. The plants will sell themselves and they can be pro¬ 
duced practically without cost. 
