1101—Chinese Wooiflower 
(Celosia Childsi.) A variety of Cockscomb. Fine for 
winter bouquets. Mixed shades. Seed Pkt.. 15c; 2 for 25c. 
Candytuft Sweet Wiveltfleld Pinks 
Candytuft 
They soon flower from seed and remain long in bloom. 
When massed in flower beds and edgings they are unsur¬ 
passed. Make splendid cut bouquets. 
1063—Empress (pure white) 1060—Lavender 
1065—Crimson 1064—Fine Mixed 
1062—Castor Beans (Ricinus) 
Well adapted for backgrounds along the side or back 
garden fence. Moles won’t bother a garden hedged with 
Castor Beans. 
Centaurea 
This is a very hardy annual flowering all summer. Very 
easily grown. A fine border plant and very showy. 
1070— Bachelor’s Button or Corn Flower. 
1072—Dusty Miller. Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 
65c per doz. 
Mammoth Sweet Sultan 
Another type Centaurea with large flowers shaped like 
the globe thistle. 
1076—Brilliant Rose 1073—Golden Glow 
1071— Blue 1063—Mixed 
Chinese Forget-Me-Not 
Very fine for cutting. Grow 18 to 24 inches tall and 
are covered with vivid Forget-Me-Not blooms. 
1090—Blue 1095 —i>j„k 
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1066—Canna, Large Flowering 
You all know how easily they can be growth from the 
roots; well they can be just as easily grown 
from seed. Soak seed 24 hours in warm 
water. Sown in February should bloom all 
colors in July. 
1061—Canterbury Bells 
A biennial which seeds itself. Easily grown 
and fine for rock gardens or in the border. 
Mixed colors. 
Carnations and Old Fashioned Pinks 
The carnation can be easily grown in your 
own garden. Just like the regular green¬ 
house bloom, always in demand. 
1081—Red and Pink 1089 — Mixed 
Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 65c per doz. 
Double Annual Pinks 
1106— Chinese Mixed 1109—Snow ball 
1107— Japanese Mixed 1110—Violet Queen 
1108— Mourning Cloak. Rich velvety crimson. 
Single Annual Pinks 
1113—Fireball 1114—Midnight. Blood-red 
1112—Eastern Queen. Rose and Mauve. 
1115—Mixed. Single and double, all colors. 
Dusty Miller 
Cockscomb 
Clarkia 
This beautiful, attractive flower was found 
by Captain Clark on his Lewis and Clark 
Expedition, blooming in great masses. It 
grows in dry places and on dry soil. 
1084— Double Apple Blossom 
1085— Double Brilliant Carmine 
1088—Royal Purple King 
1087—Mixed Colors 
Cockscomb (Celosia Cristata) 
Grows about 3 feet high. Of branching 
habit with feathery plumes. We have all 
colors from red to yellow. 1067—Tall Mixed. 
1116—Sweet Wivelsfield Mixed. Another outstanding 
novelty, a cross between an annual variety and 
the perennial Sweet William. Blooms from seed 
the first year and has all the brilliant colorings 
and fragrance. Seed Pkt., 15c; plants 65c doz. 
BRILLIANT ASTERS MAKE A GAY AUTUMN 
Asters 
Early sorts begin blooming in July, followed by the 
mid-season sorts, which are at their best in August. 
Then come the late blooming kinds which bloom through 
September and October. 
Crego Asters 
This variety produces the largest flowers of the comet type. 
Very full and fluffy. 4 to 5 inches in diameter. When cut 
they outlast all other types. 
1030— Crimson 1033—Lavender 
1031— White 1034—Purple 
1032— Shell Pink 1035—Mixed 
Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 65c per doz. 
Early Beauty Asters 
Attain a height of around two feet. Are of a branching 
habit. Flowers large, resembling Chrysanthemums, borne on 
long stout stems. Bloom at same time with Crego varieties. 
1040—Black Prince 1048—White 
1042—Lavender 1049—Pink 
1044—Crimson 1050—Mixed 
Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 65c per doz. 
Wilt Resisting Mammoth Branching Asters 
Wilt free, will grow on any kind of soil. The largest 
finest flowers in this new strain. 
(See picture on hack cover.) 
1027— Pink 1037—Lavender 
1028— Crimson 1039—Purple 
1029— White 1038—Mixed 
_ Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. Plants $1.00 per doz. _ 
1053—SUNSHINE MIXES ASTERS. The best mixed assort¬ 
ment for home use. All shades and colors with golden 
centers. Pkt.. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
1036—BRILLIANT QUILLED ASTERS. Mixed colors. 
1041 — HEART OP PRANCE ASTERS. One of the 
largest flowering Asters. Beautiful dark red. Grows 
about 24 inches high. Blooms in September on long 
stems. Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 65c per 
dozen. 
1043—ASTERS, MAYVtEW MIXTURE. A grand and glori¬ 
ous mixture of everything we have in Asters and some 
more fancy ones thrown in for good measure. Seed Pkt., 
10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 65c per dozen. 
1045— PEONY ASTERS. Mixed colors. I>arge double blooms 
resembling Peonies. 
1046 — t.tt. t.tp ttt MIXED. Small flowered, intensely doubled 
of ideal habit. Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. 
1047— MAYPAIR LAVENDER. I think this is one of the 
finest asters. That’s why it was named after the beautiful 
Mayfair Auditorium. Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 65c 
per dozen. 
1055—PEERLESS YELLOW. By far the most satisfactory 
yellow Aster yet produced. Every flower will bloom a 
beautiful true light yellow. 
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