Canary Bird Vine 
1330 A rapid growing climber, with pretty canary-yellow blossoms re¬ 
sembling a bird. Annual. Height 10 feet. Fkt., 10c; oz., 40c. 
Celosia - Cockscomb 
1369 CBISTATA, MIXED. Has huge, laterally flattened heads which 
suggest the comb of a giant chanticleer, in brilliant colors. Annual. 
Height 1 foot. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 50c. 
1375 FEUMOSA, MIXED. The heads resemble ostrich plumes of shin¬ 
ing, silky texture. Annual. Height 2 feet. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
1360 WOOLFLOWEB, MIXED (Childsi). The heads form globular pink, 
crimson and orange masses resembling balls of woolen yarn or silk 
thread. The plants start to bloom when only several inches tall. 
Branches develop, each tipped with a flower often from 4 to 6 inches 
in diameter. Annual. Height 2 feet. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 40c. 
Centaurea - Cornflower and Sweet Sultan 
There is a vast array of Centaureas, both annual and perennial. All of 
them have more or less thistle-like flowers. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON (Cyanus). They are of the easiest culture. Sow 
in the early spring. Can be sown in the fall, as they winter safely. 
Blooms from June until frost. Annual. 1V£ to 2 feet in height. 
1390 Doable Blae. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
1391 Double Bose. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
1393 Doable White. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
1395 Doable Mixed. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
IMFEBIAEIS (Sweet Sultan). These beautiful flowers have deeply 
fringed petals. They are graceful in form and delicately scented. Be¬ 
cause they have long stems and keep fresh a long time, they are 
especially desirable for cutting. Annual. Height 2% feet. 
1397 Brilliant Bose. 1403 White. 
1399 Deep Eavander. 1400 Yellow (Suaveolens). 
1401 Deep Purple. 1404 Mixed. 
1402 Delicate Ellac. 
Any Color: Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 70c. 
1380 DUSTY MILLEB (Gymnocarpa). White-leaved. Used for edging. 
Compact plants with silvery leaves. Bloom during late summer and 
fall. Annual. Height 1 foot. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 50c. 
Perennial Centaurea 
1406 HONTANA BLUE. Numerous large deep blue flowers somewhat re¬ 
sembling the annual cornflower. Flowers from June to September. 
Height 2 feet. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 40c. 
Cerastium - Snow-in-Summer 
1410 TOMENTOSUM. Dwarf, white-leaved edging plant with small white 
flowers. Used in rockeries or as an edging for beds and borders. Ex¬ 
cellent to plant in dry, sunny places. Carpet for graves or steep banks. 
Blooms during May and June. Perennial. Height 15 inches. Fkt., 15c; 
Vi oz., 40c; Vi oz., 70c. 
Cheiranthus - Siberian Wallflower 
1412 AIiIiIONI. A beautiful rock plant. Dazzling fiery orange flowers, 
flowering freely through the summer from seed sown in spring. 
Biennial. 12 inch. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
Chrysanthemum 
These plants provide in the garden masses of bloom which are interest¬ 
ing as cut flowers. Bloom profusely during the summer and fall. 
Annual. Height 2 feet. 
1414 SIKGEE MIXED (Painted Daisies). Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
1415 DOUBLE MIXED. Fkt., 10c; Vi OZ., 20c; oz., 50c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, SINGEE HABDY. (See Shasta Daisy). 
Cineraria 
These are probably the most popular of our easily-grown winter pot 
plants for greenhouse or conservatory. For a supply of plants to cover 
the season seed should be sown from May to October. 
1425 HOLMES’ DWABF PBIZE MIXED. This large-flowering strain is 
grown for us by a specialist. It has been developed through selecting 
from the best giant strains, is extra large flowered, and covers the 
color range. Height 12 inches. Fkt., 25c; large pkt., $1.00. 
1426 HYBBIDA NANA MUETIFEOBA. Forms dense, compact plants 
with good heads of small flowers in a wide range of colors. Height 10 
inches. Fkt., 35c; large pkt., $1.00. 
1427 BEBLIN MABKET STBAIN. A little taller and somewhat larger 
flowered than the Multiflora nana strain. A popular strain, brilliant as¬ 
sortment of colors. Height 12 inches. Fkt., 25c; large pkt., $1.00. 
Clarkia 
1430 DOUBEE MIXED. This easily grown annual is not as much appre¬ 
ciated as it should be. The colors run from white through to pink and 
deep rose. It is free blooming and makes an excellent cut flower. The 
seed may be sown in the fall or spring. Blooms from July to October. 
Annual. Height 2 feet. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 85c. 
Celosia—W oolflo wcr. 
Centaurea—Bachelor’s Button. 
Clarkia. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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