STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK CITY 
CENTAUREAS 
There is, perhaps, no more popular annual than the Centaurea. 
Will grow well anywhere and as a cut-flower is much in demand. 
Double Cornflowers {Centaurea Cyanus) 
These are also known as Blue Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons, 
Ragged Sailor, Bluet, and sometimes referred to as Ragged Robin. 
As Ragged Robin is also a name given to Lychnis, we suggest 
patrons ordering by botanical name to avoid confusion. We offer 
a much improved strain of this beautiful flower in a better range of 
colors, with larger flowers. The seed may be sown outdoors in 
April, and several sowings will give a succession of bloom. For 
best results, thin out plants to stand 8 inches apart. 
Blue Rose-Pink White 
Maroon Mauve Rosy Red 
Any of the above colors, pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Pkt. !4oz. 
Double Mixed. A mixture of all the above colors .. .$o lo $o 25 
Giant Sweet Sultans {Centaurea imperialis) 
This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all the Sweet 
Sultans for cutting purposes. Beautiful, deliciously sweet- 
scented flowers are borne on long, strong stems and are particu¬ 
larly striking, lasting several days after cutting. We recommend 
sowing in succession every two weeks from May until July, 
thereby giving a continuous bloom from summer to fall. 
Imperialis, White. Large and exquisitely sweet-scented. 
Imperialis, Pink. Pink, with tinge in center. 
Imperialis, Purple. Brilliant rosy purple. 
Imperialis, Lilac. Beautiful lilac. 
Imperialis, Red. New. Deep amaranth-red. 
Imperialis, Yellow {Suaveolens). Bright yellow. 
Imperialis, Mixed. A select Mixture of above colors. 
Any of the above colors, or mixed, pkt. 15 cts., V^oz. 50 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 75 cts. 
Double Cornflowers (Centaurea Cyanus) 
Various Centaureas 
Americana. The flowers, which appear thistle-like, attain 
the size of 4 inches when fully expanded and are of a splen¬ 
did, deep lavender color, making an excellent subject for 
garden decoration or cuttings. Height 3 feet.^ 
Americana alba. A splendid white form of the above. 
Dealbata. Rose-pink. Hardy perennial. 
Macrocephala. This is a hardy perennial variety with large, 
thistle-like, golden yellow flowers, useful for cutting and fine 
for the hardy border. Blooms during July and August. 
3 >2 feet. 
Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing 
large, violet-blue flowers from July to September. 
Montana alba. Large, white form of the above. 
Ruthenica. Light yellow. Hardy perennial. 
Pulcherrima. Hardy perennial, with large yellow flowers, 
growing 15 inches high. 25 
Dusty Millers 
Extensively used for edging of beds or borders of the flower-garden. The 
glistening white, contrasted with the bright color of the coleus, salvia or 
red canna, is very striking. 
Candidissima. This hardy, rapid-growing annual is only Pkt. J<oz. 
grown for its foliage which is very lanced and silver coated. 
An excellent edging plant. $0 15 $0 75 
Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller). Leaves fern-like; a trifle taller 
than Candidissima. lO 50 
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Cephalaria alpina 
Giant Sweet Sultans (Centaurea imperialis) 
A tall, hardy perennial for planting at the back of the border or to hide 
fences. Grows 5 feet high and has yellow, scabious-like blossoms on long 
stems. It is a striking plant in appearance and is valuable for cut-flowers. 
Blooms in July. Pkt. 25 cts. 
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