PREPARE YOUR GROUND WELL FOR FLOWERS 
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CREGO’S GIANT ASTERS 
The flowers are of immense size, usually measur¬ 
ing 4 to 5 inches in diameter, and are borne on 
stems 12 inches or more in length. The petals of 
the flowers are most attractively curved and twisted, 
resembling in looseness an ostrich feather. The plants 
are of strong branching growth, and measure 2 to 
2% feet high. They bloom during midseason. 
GIANT SHELL-PINK 
GIANT AZURE-BLUE 
GIANT PURPLE 
GSANT lavender 
GIANT ROSE-PINK 
GIANT CRIMSON 
GIANT WHITE 
GIANT DARK-BLUE 
Any of the above: Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 50c. 
CREGO’S GIANT, MIXED 
Our own mixture of the above, each grown separ¬ 
ately and then carefully blended. 
Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 45c. 
NEW WILT RESISTANT STRAIN 
GIANT CREGO ASTERS 
A new strain bred for resistance to wilt and 
said to be absolutely immune to it. 
Crimson, Deep Rose, Shell Pink, Violet, Purple, 
White. Any of the above separate colors, Pkt. 25c 
SPECIAL 
All six of above—one of each color, value $1.50, 
only $1.00. 
BALSAM (Lady Slippers) 
One of the oldest of garden flowers, but greatly 
improved during the past few years. The brilliantly 
colored flowers are produced in great profusion. They 
are of easy culture but should have good soil and 
plenty of room to develop. They are tender annuals 
and should be started indoors in April or sown out¬ 
doors in May. Pkt. 5c and 10c. 
BACHELOR BUTTON (Centaurea Cyanus) 
Also called Cornflower, Ragged Sailor and Blue 
Bottle. Pkt. 5c. 
BEANS—Various Colors 
Ornamental climbers for porch and trellis. Scarlet 
Runner, White Runner. Pkt. 5c; Tri color, Pkt. 10c. 
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS 
(Pot Marigold) 
This is the Marigold of Shapespear's time. An 
annual of easy culture. Plants grow about one foot 
high and one foot in diameter and literally covered 
with large, double flowers. Blooms from July to frost. 
Pkt. 5c and 10c. 
CANDYTUFT 
All the colors of Candytuft are desirable for bou¬ 
quets, especially the white, for its form, fragrance 
and profusion of bloom. Height 1 foot. Hardy an¬ 
nual. Mixed colors, pkt. 5c. 
CALLIOPSIS 
A very showy border plant, producing flowers 
nearly every shade of yellow, orange, crimson, red 
and brown. If the seed pods are removed as fast as 
they appear, the plant will remain in bloom much 
longer. Height 2 feet. Hardy annual. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c and 10c. 
CANTERBURY BELL 
(Campanula Medium) 
Handsome, hardy biennial of stately growth, rich 
color and profuse bloom. Has large, bell-shaped flow¬ 
ers, are effective in various colors. Height two to 
four feet. Finest mixed—all colors of the cup and 
saucer type. Pkt. 10c. 
CARNATION (Dianthus) 
Carnations can be grown successfully in the gar¬ 
den and their culture is not difficult. Every lover of 
flowers should have some Carnations in the garden. 
Splendid for pot culture for winter. Pkt. 10c. 
MARGUERITE CARNATION 
The most popular variety for the amateur. Flow¬ 
ers in a few weeks from the time of sowing and 
produces beautifully fringed and wonderfully fra¬ 
grant flowers. With a slight covering they will survive 
an ordinary winter and bloom again in the spring. 
Pkt. 10c. 
CANNA 
Stately plants with foliage of excellent growth, 
presenting a luxuriant and tropical appearance, and 
much employed in ornamental planting. 
Giant-flowered, mixed. Pierce the seed in one 
spot with a file and soak in lukewarm water for 24 
hours before sowing. Pkt. 10c. 
CASTOR BEAN (Ricinus) 
Tall, majestic plants for lawns or driveways; 
with broad, beautifully lobed, palm-like leaves of 
glossy green, brown or bronzed metallic hue and Jong 
spikes of scarlet, or of green, prickly seed pods. 
Makes a rapid, vigorous growth in rich soil. Sow 
seed outdoors after danger from frost is over, pre¬ 
ferably in light rich soil, or for earlier blooms start 
indoors and transplant. For best development each 
plant should have at least four feet each way. Ita 
rich, luxuriant growth makes it very attractive for 
a long distance either grown singly or in groups, or 
as center plants with Cannas, Dahlias, etc., giving a 
semi-tropical effect. Seed beautifully striped or mot¬ 
tled. Tender annual ; six to fifteen feet high. 
Pkt. 5c and 10c. 
These flowers will need EVER 
GREEN, the non-poisonous in¬ 
secticide that kills all insects, to 
protect them. Order now. 
