FLOWER SEEDS 33 
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The I. W. Scott Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Clarkia 
Centaurea cyanus 
Chinese Lantern Plant 
CARNATIONS, marguerite An 
--- improved, large-flow¬ 
ering strain of “Pinks,” blooming in 
three to four months after sowing. The 
flowers are very fragrant, and last for a 
long time when cut. The plants are 
perennial. Sow early in May. 
Mixed Colors. Pink, White, Scarlet, 
Yellow, and Variegated. Pkt. 10 cts., 
Hoz. 75 cts., oz. $1.25. 
ENFANT DE NICE. This annual 
Carnation has gained favor rapidly since 
it was introduced several years ago. The 
plants are robust and upright, with long, 
strong stems, bearing flowers 2to 
3 inches in diameter. It is the last word in 
this popular flower. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 
25 cts. 
CASTOR BEAN. Extremely large an- 
- nual plants that 
may be used for ornamental hedges, for 
the center of beds of cannas, and as indi¬ 
vidual specimens wherever a tropical 
effect is wanted. Sow in May. 
Zanzibarensis. A giant strain with 
leaves often 2 to 2^ feet across. The 
plants sometimes grow 12 feet high and 
nearly as broad. Dark green, bronze, or 
reddish foliage. Pkt. 5 cts., yioz. 10 cts., 
oz. 15 cts. 
Finest Varieties Mixed. Many differ¬ 
ent types varying in color of leaf, stalks, 
fruit, etc. All large. Fine for tropical 
effect. Pkt. 5 cts., z. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts. 
CENTAUREA. a family of very popu- 
- lar and easy-to-grow 
flowers. 
CYANUS. Familiarly known as “Corn¬ 
flower,” “Ragged Sailor,” or “Bachelor’s 
Button.” About 1 }4 feet tall, thriving in 
almost any situation and blooming freely 
for a long season. 
Double Blue. The finest strain of the 
favorite deep blue Cornflower. Pkt. 
10 cts., yioz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Mixed Colors. Pink, White, Blue, and 
Variegated. Pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. 25 cts., 
oz. 45 cts. 
GYMNOCARPA (Dusty Miller). 
Grows but a foot high, is excellent for 
edging beds and borders, and will thrive 
in any location or soil. Foliage is fern-like 
and of silvery gray color. Flowers white. 
Pkt. 10 cts., yioz. 60 cts., oz. $1. 
CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS. The 
Giant Sweet Sultan, one of the largest of 
the Centaurea family and the finest for cut- 
flowers. The large blooms are borne on long 
stems and are very fragrant. 
Mixed Colors. White, Pink, Lavender, 
Mauve, Purple, Rose, etc. Pkt. 10 cts., 
yioz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT 
(Physalis Franchetii). A perennial easily 
raised from seed. Flowers yellow with 
dark center which turn bright red when 
ripe and resemble Chinese lanterns. Pkt. 
15 cts., Koz. 75 cts., oz. $1.25. 
CHINESE WOQLFLOWER 
(Celosia Childsii). An easily grown 
annual that blooms continuously over a 
long season, producing a profusion of 
massive crimson-scarlet, wool-like flowers. 
None of the blooms fade until killed by 
frost, so that the whole plant is a mass of 
glowing color, resembling an enormous 
bouquet. Height 3 feet. Sow seed out¬ 
doors after danger of frost is past. Pkt. 
10 cts. 
CLARKIA. An attractive annual that 
- ’ does well in partially shaded 
as well as sunny spots, making loose, 
shrubby plants 2 to 3 feet high, covered 
with dainty flowers. Nice for cutting. 
Improved Double, Mixed. A fine 
strain, including White, Pink, Salmon, 
Scarlet, etc. Pkt. 10 cts., yioz. 30 cts., 
oz. 50 cts. 
COB^EA Scandens. An annual climber 
- that grows quickly and makes 
a good screen of foliage. The flowers are 
large and bell-shaped, purple in color. 
Prefers a moist soil and should not be 
sown until mid-May. Sometimes called 
“Cathedral Bells.” Pkt. 10 cts., yZoz. 30 
cts., oz. 50 cts. 
COCKSCOMB. The Crested Celosias, 
■ or Cockscombs, pro¬ 
duce large, brilliantly colored, comb¬ 
like heads. They make gorgeous beds and 
are useful also for borders where bright 
colors and mass effect are desired. The 
seed should be started indoors in April or 
sown in well-prepared soil outdoors late 
in May. 
Finest Mixed Colors. Showy heads 
of Yellow, Orange, Scarlet, and Purplish 
Crimson. Pkt. 10 cts., yloz. 60 cts., oz. $1. 
COLEUS. Popular bedding plants 
- grown for their ornamental 
variegated foliage. They are easily 
raised from seed carefully sown on fine 
soil in boxes indoors or in the greenhouse, 
and transplanted to the open late in May. 
Rainbow Hybrids. A beautifully 
colored strain. Pkt. 25 cts. 
COREOPSIS. No flower blooms more 
-* abundantly or for a 
longer season than Coreopsis. Its long 
stems and bright golden yellow color make 
it an ideal cut-flower as well as a showy 
addition to the hardy border. It is easily 
grown from seed sown any time during late 
spring or summer and, being perfectly 
hardy, the plants require no protection in 
winter and will live for years. Pkt. 10 cts., 
y2OZ. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
CYPRESS VINE. A graceful slender 
- annual climber with 
very finely cut foliage and bright little 
flowers which are produced in the greatest 
profusion. A warm, sunny spot and light, 
rich soil is preferred. Sow the seed after 
all danger from frost is past, first soaking 
it for several hours in warm water to 
ensure quick germination. 
Mixed Colors. Flowers brilliant scarlet 
and pure white. Pkt. 10 cts., yioz. 30 cts., 
oz. 50 cts. 
Carnation 
