F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
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CELOSIA CRISTATA GLASGOW PRIZE 
CANARY-BIRD VINE 
(Tropaeolum Canariense) 
A rapid growing annual climber with beautiful cut 
leaves and pretty, delicate flowers of a clear canary- 
yellow. From the color of its blossoms and also 
from a resemblance of their shape to a bird with 
expanded wings the plant obtained its common 
name. 15 to 20 feet. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 
C ANN A 
Enormous brilliant clusters of bloom borne on 
spikes above broad green or bronze leaves. They 
are usually planted from roots, but can be success¬ 
fully grown from seed. Soak the seeds in warm 
water until they show evidence of swelling, then 
sow in light soil. 
GIANT FLOWERING—Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
CARDINAL CLIMBER 
Attractive, strong, rapid growing annual; beauti¬ 
ful fern-like foliage, literally covered with a blaze 
of fiery Cardinal-red flowers from mid-Summer till 
frost. Flowers are 1 inch in diameter, borne in 
clusters of 5 to 7. Delights in sunny situation and 
rich soil. Sow after danger of frost when soil is 
warm. Pkt. 15c; 2 Pkts. 25c. 
CINERARIA 
These are much prized as pot plants and do well 
in a cool greenhouse. They do well in shaded places 
under trees, etc. Sow seed in boxes in Summer. 
Height 1 to 2 feet. 
HYBRIDA MIXED —This is one of the best, 
having large flowers in a wide range of beautiful 
colors. Pkt. 35c. 
CELOSIA CRISTATA 
(Cockscomb) 
Very popular annuals of easy culture, producing 
large, ornamental, comb-like heads. Fine for borders 
and summer flower beds. 
EMPRESS—Rich crimson, combs very large; dark 
foliage. Pkt. 10c; Y& oz. 50c. 
GLASGOW PRIZE—Immense showy dark crim¬ 
son combs. Pkt. 10c; Y& oz. 50c. 
AUREA—Dark golden. Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 50c. 
DWARF, MIXED —Fine dwarf varieties. Pkt. 
10c; Ys oz. 35c; Yt oz. 50c. 
CELOSIA PLUMOSA 
(Feathered Cockscomb) 
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These stately plants are considered among the 
most ornamental and make a fine show, in the gar¬ 
den. Should be treated the same as the coxcombs 
described above. Height 2J4 to 3 ft. 
CHILDSI CRIMSON (Chinese Woolflower) — 
This attractive variety grows about 2 feet high, 
bearing on long stems brilliant crimson flowers that 
look like balls of silk}' wool. Effective in the garden 
and can be cut and dried, lasting a long time. Pkt. 
10c; *4 oz. 50c. 
MAGNIFICENT (Thompson’s) —•A new strain, 
superior to the older sorts, bearing g«-and spikes. 
Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 50c. 
PRIDE OF CASTLE GOULD — Plants grow 
compact and pyramidal and produce immense flower 
heads, resembling willow plumes in many remark¬ 
able shades. Pkt. 10c; Y’ oz . 50c. 
PLUMOSA, MIXED —Feathered varieties in all 
colors. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c. 
GOOD MIXTURE—Pkt. 25c. 
CHEIRANTHUS 
Very pretty dwarf hardy biennial plants, usually 
handled as annuals, flowering freely through the 
summer from seed sown in the Spring; for early 
Spring flowering sow in the early Fall. 
ALLIONI (Siberian Wallflower) —About twelve 
inches high with heads of brilliant orange flowers. 
Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 25c. 
CELOSIA CHILDSI CHINESE WOOLFLOWER 
