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well drained soil ; will begin to bloom in July or August 
from seed sown in April. Hardy perennial ; one and a 
half to two feet high. 
Catananr.he, ccerulea, blue, purple center.5 
44 bicolor, white, violet center. 5 
44 mixed. . . .. . . 5 
CATCHFLY—(Silene). 
An easy growing, free flowering plant, producing 
dense umbels of white, red and rose pink-like blossoms. 
The plant is covered with a glutinous moisture from 
which flics cannot disengage themselves, hence the name 
Catchfly. After having been once grown, the seed will 
sow itself in the ground. Hardy annual , one foot high. 
Silene, armeria, alba, white. 5 
11 44 rubra, red... 5 
“ 41 rosea, rose 5 
41 44 mixed . 5 
CELOSIA. 
Magnificent plants for green-house or conservatory 
decoration, producing elegant, plume-shaped spikes of 
flowers ; look well in vases out of doors in summer. Sow 
in good, rich soil, and transplant at proper period. Half- 
hardy annuals ; one to three feet high. 
Cetosia, argentea, long spikes of silvery-white, 
shaded with flesh-color; splendid.10 
44 aurea pyramidalis, bright golden spikes in 
pyramidal form ; exceedingly beautiful.10 
44 new crimson feathered, crimson spikes; 
beautiful .10 
44 pyramidalis plumosa, beautiful, long plumes, 
pyramidal in form, of red, yellow, violet, &c. ; 
very striking.. ... 10 
44 Huttonii, bushy habit, pyramidal form, pro¬ 
fusely branched, each tending branch being 
tipped with a small spike of bright crimson 
J,lowers . The upper side of the leaf is a deep 
claret color, while the under side is a bright 
crimson shade.15 
cristata, (sec Cockscomb). 
Centaurea, candidissima. 
CENTAUREA. 
An exceedingly interesting genus of plants, embrac¬ 
ing annuals, biennials and perennials. Some of the va¬ 
rieties ar< magnificent foliage plants, while others are 
noted for their beautiful flowers. All the kinds named 
below are worthy careful cultivation 
Centaurea, gymnocarpa, silvery-grey foliage; 
drooping habit , very graceful. . 15 
44 candidissima, fine, ornamental plant of great 
beauty. Silvery-white, deeply cut foliage. 
Half-hardy perennial.25 
44 Clementei, foliage white, deeply cut and alto¬ 
gether very beautiful. Half-hardy perennial.25 
44 Americana, hardy annual from Arkansas, two 
feet ia height, and of strong, robust growth ; 
flowers deep red ; very pretty.5 
Centaurea, Americana. Chrysanthemum. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
The following are the old garden varieties, producing 
flowers white, yellow and variegated, single and double. 
They flower in autumn, and are desirable where there 
are large collections, as they are brilliant and striking. 
The single sorts are quite as handsome as the double. 
Hardy annual ; one and a half to two feet high. 
Chrysanthemum, coronarium, double white.... 5 
44 coronarium, double yellow . . 5 
“ Burridganum, crimson, white center ; single.. 5 
44 coronarium, mixed .. 5 
The Jollowing varieties are for pot culture ^ for 
blooming in the house in winter , and for forists , 
for cutting /or bouquets : 
Chrysanthemum, Indicum, fl. pi., half-hardy per¬ 
ennial ; very double ; mixed colors . 25 
“ grandiflorum golden, an entirely new variety , 
with immense flowers of a deep gold color, and 
dark, velvety, oval shaped center. Grows from 
two to three feet high ; highly recommended ; 
hardy annual.15 
44 Japonicum, fl. pi., new y Japanese variety. 
Flowers of very peculiar form, and much beau¬ 
ty, combining numerous shades of color. Very 
interesting. Half-hardy perennial.25 
Centaurea, Clementei. 
Centaurea, cyanus, (see Bachelor’s Button). 
44 moschata atropurpurea, (see Sweet Sultan). 
CHAMJEROPS— (See Palm). 
CHIERANTHUS— (See Wall Flower). 
CHLORA. 
A popular novelty ; glossy, oblong, handsome foliage, 
and abundant, bright yellow flowers. Half-hardy annual. 
Chlora, grandiflora, new, and highly recommended ; 
one foot.. • ..10 
