CENTAUREAS 
CELOSIAS 
Velvet Colors 
Hardy Annual 
People have finally discovered what a splendid effect they can achieve through 
the liberal used of Celosia. New types and improved strains have been partly respon¬ 
sible for the increased popularity. The plant is interesting and highly ornamental and 
not at all difficult to grow. It is widely used as a pot plant as well as in the garden. 
Seed may be started inside for early bloom or sown where they are to stand when 
the ground is warm. Celosias are for fall and late summer color so be sure and don’t 
rush the season. Germination will be poor if planted outside in open ground before 
ground is warm. 
COCKSCOMB 
Celosia Cristata 
This variety with the cockscomb form 
gave these plants their common name. 
The heads are very thick and of rich 
velvety shades of crimson, rose and yel¬ 
low. 
2291 Fraser’s Giant. Large compact 
heads on sturdy plants 15 to 18 inches 
tall. Rich velvety shades of crimson, rose 
and yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
2292 Fraser’s Dwarf Empress. Mammoth 
heads of rich purplish-red that almost 
hide the foliage. Grows only about 10 
inches tall. Pkt. 15c. 
2293 Fraser’s Dwarf Cristata Mixed. A 
fine low growing variety to 10 inches. 
Colors are mixed in shades of yellow, 
rose and crimson. Pkt. 15c. 
BLACK BEAUTY CELOSIA 
2294 Novelty. This Celosia has a bronze 
foliage, as well as beautiful crested, 
black plush cockscombs, a wonderful 
combination. Grows about 3 ft. high, 
makes a most gorgeous display in the 
garden for the background. Likes rich 
soil, and is very fine for cutting. First 
time offered. Pkt. 50c. 
CELOSIA CHILDSII 
OSTRICH PLUME CELOSIAS 
Tall Varieties 
Plants grow 2 to 2% feet tall, well 
rounded bushes with many branches end¬ 
ing in large flower heads resembling an 
ostrich plume. An excellent plant where 
tall colorful border is wanted and can be 
used in large bouquets. 
2287 Ruby. Rich ruby red shades. 
2288 Golden. Golden yellow shades. 
2289 Mixed. A blend of the above shades. 
Any of above. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00 
CALLIOPSIS 
Tickseed 
Hardy Annual 
The dwarf Calliopsis is a splendid thing 
for edging, low massed plantings or rock¬ 
eries. The richly marked flowers come 
in shades of yellow, orange and mahog¬ 
any. Plants grow about one foot high 
and are of easy culture. Sow where they 
are to grow. Fine for cutting. 
DWARF VARIETIES 
2267 Golden Wave. A glorious yellow 
with mahogany zone. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
2268 Yellow Wave. Clear yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
TALL VARIETIES 
2266 Marmorata. Tall variety bearing a 
mass of yellow flowers prettily marked 
with maroon. A more compact grower 
than other tall varieties. Splendid for 
background. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
2269 Hybrid Semi Plena. Mixed colors 
with crimson marking. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.50. 
—a most satisfactory annual, color¬ 
ful and easy to grow. 
Both the Cornflower and Sweet Sultan 
are very desirable for cut flowers as well 
as for garden display. It’s no trick to 
grow them, Just plant them in the garden 
where they are to flower, supply them 
with water and you’ll have many beaut¬ 
iful bouquets as your reward. 
DOUBLE CORNFLOWER OR 
BACHELOR BUTTON 
Centaurea Cyanus 
Hardy Annual — 2J4 ft. 
A flower that few gardeners care to be 
without, they are of easiest culture, 
showy in the garden and splendid for 
cutting. They ask little and give much. 
Plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall and like a 
rich soil. 
2301 Fraser’s Blue 
2302 Fraser’s Maroon 
2304 Fraser’s White 
2305 Fraser’s Rose 
2306 Fraser’s Carmine 
Any of above colors: 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; Zz oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
2309 Fraser's Blended Mix. All above 
colors mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
GIANT SWEET SULTAN 
Centaurea Imperialis 
Hardy Annual — 2 Zt ft. 
An indispensable annual for cutting or 
garden display. Sun Ripened seed is “free 
flowering”, long season and produces 
giant double flowers on long, strong 
stems. Colors are simply beautiful and 
flowers sweetly fragrant. 
2312 Fraser’s Brilliant Rose. 
2313 Fraser’s Deep Lavender. 
2314 Fraser’s Purple 
2315 Fraser’s White. 
2316 Yellow (Suaveolens). Rich yellow, 
a glorious combination with the Blue 
Batchelor Button when used in bouquets. 
2311 Fraser's Amaranth Red. A new col¬ 
or, outstanding for exhibition purpose. 
2319 Fraser’s Blended Mix. All of above 
separate colors mixed. 
Any of above colors: 
Pkt. 15c; J4 oz. 30c; Zz oz. 50c. 
Dusty Miller Centaurea 
Hardy Perennial 
2340 Gymnocarpa. Planted extensively 
for low borders because of its silvery 
white foliage. Looks well all summer and 
grows about 10 inches tall, bearing small 
light lavender flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
2339 Candidissima (Cineraria). Silvery 
white foliage and golden yellow blossoms. 
Ideal for low border of neutral color. 
Compact grower, 8 to 12 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
2283 Chinese Woolflower. The heads of 
this variety suggest huge balls of silky 
wool set at the top of stems averaging 
about 18 inches in length. Pkt. 15c. 
Dwarf Varieties 
FRASER’S FLAME CELOSIA 
A distinctive new novelty. Plants are 
real dwarf, growing about 12 inches, 
compact with many flower heads in 
bright flaming red and glowing chrome 
yellow. The best of all for pot culture and 
very striking when used in solid beds. If 
you want something unusual try a solid 
bed of the yellow bordered with two rows 
of the red. 
2284 Fireflame. Flame red shades. 
2285 Afterglow. Warm, glowing chrome 
yellow. 
Above Pkts.: 25c each 
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2267 DWARF CALLIOPSIS “Golden 
Wave”. A glorious yellow flower with 
mahogany zone. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
