Canary Bird Vine 
1330 A rapid growing climber, with pretty canary-yellow blossoms re¬ 
sembling a bird. Annual. Height 10 feet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40o. 
Celosia - Cockscomb 
1369 CRISTATA, MIXED. Has huge, laterally flattened heads which 
suggest the comb of a giant chanticleer, in brilliant colors. Annual. 
Height 1 foot. Fkt., 10c; V4 os., 50c. 
1375 PLUMOSA, MIXED. The heads resemble ostrich plumes of shin¬ 
ing, silky texture. Annual. Height 2 feet. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
1360 WOOLFIOWEB, MIXED (Childsi). The heads form globular pink, 
crimson and orange masses resembling balls of woolen yarn or silk 
thread. The plants start to bloom when only several inches tall. 
Branches develop, each tipped with a flower often from 4 to 6 inches 
in diameter. Annual. Height 2 feet. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 40c. 
Centaurea - Cornflower and Sweet Sultan 
There is a vast array of Centaureas, both annual and perennial. All of 
them have more or less thistle-like flowers. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTOH (Cyanus). They are of the easiest culture. Sow 
in the early spring. Can be sown in the fall, as they winter safely. 
Blooms from June until frost. Annual. 1*4 to 2 feet in height. 
1390 Double Blue. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
1391 Double Bose. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
1393 Double White. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
1395 Double Mixed. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
IMFERIAXiIS (Sweet Sultan). These beautiful flowers have deeply 
fringed petals. They are graceful in form and delicately scented. Be¬ 
cause they have long stems and keep fresh a long time, they are 
especially desirable for cutting. Annual. Height 2V4 feet. 
1404 MIXED CODOBS. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 70c. 
1380 DUSTY MILLER (Gymnocarpa). White-leaved. Used for edging. 
Compact plants with silvery leaves. Bloom during late summer and 
fall. Annual. Height 1 foot. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 50c. 
Perennial Centaurea 
1406 MONTANA BLUE. Numerous large deep blue flowers somewhat re¬ 
sembling the annual cornflower. Flowers from June to September. 
Height 2 feet. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 40c. 
Cerastium - Snow-in-Summer 
1410 TOMEJTTOSUM. Dwarf, white-leaved edging plant with small white 
flowers. Used in rockeries or as an edging for beds and borders. Ex¬ 
cellent to plant in dry, sunny places. Carpet for graves or steep banks. 
Blooms during May and June. Perennial. Height 16 inches. Fkt., 15c; 
Vi oz., 40c; Vi oz., 70c. 
Cheiranthus - Siberian Wallflower 
1412 ALLIONI. A beautiful rock plant. Dazzling fiery orange flowers, 
flowering freely through the summer from seed sown in spring. 
Biennial. 12 inch Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 
Chrysanthemum 
These plants provide in the garden masses of bloom which are interest¬ 
ing as cut flowers. Bloom profusely during the summer and fall. 
Annual. Height 2 feet. 
1415 DOUBLE MIXED. Fkt., 10c; Vi OZ., 20c; OZ., 50c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, SINGLE HARDY. (See Shasta Daisy). 
Cineraria 
These are probably the most popular of our easily-grown winter pot 
plants for greenhouse or conservatory. For a supply of plants to cover 
the season seed should be sown from May to October. 
1425 HOLMES’ DWARF PRIZE MIXED. This large-flowering strain is 
grown for us by a specialist. It has been developed through selecting 
from the best giant strains, is extra large flowered, and covers the 
color range. Height 12 inches. Fkt., 25c; large pkt., $1.00. 
1427 BERLIN MARKET STRAIN. A little taller and somewhat larger 
flowered than the Multiflora nana strain. A popular strain, brilliant as¬ 
sortment of colors. Height 12 inches. Pkt., 25c; large pkt., $1.00. 
Clarkia 
1430 DOUBLE MIXED. This easily grown annual is not as much appre¬ 
ciated as it should be. The colors run from white through to pink and 
deep rose. It is free blooming and makes an excellent cut flower. The 
seed may be sown in the fall or spring. Blooms from July to October. 
Annual. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 85c. 
Celosia—Woolflower. 
Centaurea—Bachelor’s Button. 
Clarkia. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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