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CELOSIA COCKSCOMB VARIETIES 
CELOSIA PRES THIERS—Combs large velvety, crimson. 
Very dwarf. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 15c; 1 oz. $1.00. 
GLASGOW PRIZE—Very fine dwarf form with deep velvety 
crimson combs. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
CRESTED COCKSCOMB DWARF MIXED—Contains highly 
improved dwarf growing varieties in all colors, such as red, 
pink, yellow, white, violet, etc. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 15c; oz. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
CRESTED COCKSCOMB TALL MIXED—Oz. 60c; lb. $6.00; 
T. pkt. 10c. 
CELOSIA CHRYSANTHEFLORA—Produces combs of im¬ 
mense size, foot across and over sometimes. For maximum 
effect for store decorations, etc., hard to beat either fresh or 
dried. Height varies from 2 to 4 ft. Mixed: T. pkt. 10c; Vs 
oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
CELOSIA FEATHERED VARIETIES 
CELOSIA PRIDE OF GOULD—Does not come true from seed. 
Some flowers will be shaped like an Ostrich Plume, others 
will come near Chinese Woolflower. In all kinds of very 
bright colors. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 50c. 
CELOSIA—CHILDSII—Same as Chinese Woolflower. Mixed. 
Height 30 in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
PLUMOSA MAGNIFICA—Feathered Cockscomb. Inexpensive 
bedding plants and cut-flowers either fresh or dried. Of pyra¬ 
midal growth, colors, clear of metallic lustre. Crimson, Yel¬ 
low, Mixed. Either color: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $6.00. 
CEPHALARIA ALPINA 
Robust growing, hardy perennial, about 5 feet in height, 
suitable for rear of borders when bold effects are desired and 
fine for cutting. The flowers are like scabiosa in shape, the 
color of green gold, very double, almost three inches across, 
of elegant form, borne on long, stout stalks in June and July. 
T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 60c. 
CHRISTMAS PEPPER 
Sow under glass early in the spring set out when danger 
of frost is over 15 inches apart each way. Before frost and 
not until the plants are full of berries, lift the plants and put 
in 4 inch pots and grow them on in the greenhouse. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 60c. 
CHEIRANTHUS ALLIONI 
Hardy Siberian Wallflower, Gorgeous bright yellow 
flowers from early till frost if the seed pods are removed. 
Height 1 ft. Perennial. Not dependably hardy in Iowa. T. 
pkt. 10c; oz. 60*. 
CENTAUREA AMERICANA 
For real beauty and extreme grace, has few rivals. The 
flowers are double from 4 to 6 in. across, borne on long stout 
stems, invaluable for cutting. When cut (cut when partly 
open) stays fresh for a long time in or out of water. It is a 
flower of more than ordinary importance to the florist yet 
almost unknown. Try it. In bloom during July and August. 
Loves the sun and is heat and drought resisting. Annual. 
Height 3 ft. 
LILAC—WHITE—MIXED—Any color. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 
lb. $6.00. 
CENTAUREA MONTANA—Hardy perennial growing 2 feet 
high with large feathery flowers from June to August. 
BLUE — WHITE—RED—MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c* Vs 
oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
Centaurea Odorata Margaritae 
Of robust growth, flowers large, double, pure w’hite, scented, 
from June to September in quantity. A fine cut flower. Annual. 
Height 30 in. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
CENTAUREA MACROCEFHARA—Hardy perennial, flowers glisten¬ 
ing golden yellow in globular heads of enormous size, extremely 
showy. In bloom from June to August. Height 3-4 ft. T. pkt. 10c; 
oz. $1.40. 
ASPIRIN does not prolong the life of cut-flowers, they wither 
earlier than those kept in pure water. 
A PEARL 
among flowers is salpiglosis. Without an equal in richness of color¬ 
ing, one of the choicest, very finest, very select, yet almost unknown. 
Start a bed of salpiglosis so that visitors and passersby could see, 
stop, look, admire and inquire as well as to start them talking, men¬ 
tioning your place of business as the place where they have seen the 
flower of fabulous beauty. 
Centaurea Imperalls Bridegroom 
CENTAUREA 
CULTURE—Sow outdoors after danger from frost, cover 
the seed V\ inch deep. Transplant to stand foot apart. To 
get flowering plants in May sow under glass in January. 
Transplant when the seedlings have developed 2 to 3 true 
leaves and plant in the open when danger of frost is past. 
Candidissima should be sown as soon as possible after Janu¬ 
ary 1st, and Gymnocarpa soon after February 1st, to get fair 
sized plants for spring use. Use sandy soil and grow in a 
temperature averaging 60 degrees. 
In heavily manured soil Centaureas are apt to damp off. 
Popular because they last when cut. 
Centaurea Imperialis—Sweet Sultan 
Produces from June to September long stemmed blossoms 
3 to 4 inches across of graceful airy effect, and most delicious¬ 
ly fragrant—the colors are from glistening white through 
shades of red, from flesh pink to crimson and through blues 
from silver lilac to royal purple. If cut scarcely opened they 
will last for 10 days in water. Of easiest culture. Height 
2 to 3 feet. Annual. 
WHITE, LILAC, CRIMSON, SUAVEOLENS—Yellow. 
FAVORITE—Brilliant rose. SPLENDENT— Purp le. 
BRIDGEGROOM—Heliotrope, extra large. MIXED. 
Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; lb. $4.50. 
CENTAUREA CYANUS—CORNFLOWER 
CENTAUREA CYANUS or Bachelor’s Button if sown in Au¬ 
gust; will give an early winter crop of splendid flowers, in a 
cool greenhouse. Seed started in January produces flowers 
in April. Grow your plants first in two inch pots, transfer 
to solid beds late in February. Provide supports, watch for 
aphis, space 12x15 in. Temperature 50 degrees or less. An¬ 
nual. Height 2 ft. 
DOUBLE PINK, DOUBLE BLUE, DOUBLE MIXED. 
Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA—(Dusty Miller). An orna¬ 
mental leaved plant, forming a round bush of silvery fern-like 
leaves. Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets and pots, 
and particularly effective as an edging to a bed of dark leaved 
cannas or scarlet sage. Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 
45c; lb. $4.00. 
CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIIIA COMPACTA—Fine plant for 
borders and ornamental gardening growing 10 inches high. 
Its leaves are thick and velvety and of silvery gray color. 
T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
See also Cineraria Candidissima, another “Dusty Miller.” 
