Kansas City , Missouri 
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Chinese Woolflower) 
PLUMOSA 
(FEATHERED COCKSCOMB) 
Radically different from Celosia Cristata, as the blooms of this annual re¬ 
semble feathery plumes. The plants are from 2 to 3 ft. high and usually in 
bloom all summer. The plumes may be dried for winter bouquets. Pkt., 10 c; *4 
025 ., 60c. 
(CHINESE WOOLFLOWER) 
Childsi. A distinct type of the Plumed Celosia. The plants average 2 ft. in cir¬ 
cumference. Scores of branches are thrown out bearing ball-shaped flow- 
erheads of a crimson color resembling a ball of soft silky fleece. Pkt., 
10c; *4 oz., 60c. 
CENTAUREA 
CYANUS (Cornflower, Bachelor's Button) 
Also known as Ragged Sailor, Blue Bottle and Ragged Robin. A most de¬ 
lightful old-time annual that blooms all summer till frost in the most profuse 
manner. The flowers should be cut often, so as to prevent the plants exhaust¬ 
ing 0 themselves by seeding. 1 to 2 ft. high. 
Jubilee Cent. Dwarf cornflower. Very compact plant, covered with vivid double 
blue flowers. Easy to grow. Fine for borders or formal garden. Sold in 
original import packages only. Pkt. 50c. 
Double Blue. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 
IMPERIALIS GIANT SWEET SULTAN 
Big, thistle-like blooms with pleasing fragrance, which are exceedingly valu¬ 
able for cutting, as they last for many days when placed in water. Finest mixed 
colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
(WHITE-LEAVED CENTAUREAS) 
Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller). A favorite perennial for edging beds and borders. 
Fine cut silvery gray foliage. 1 y 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; X A oz., 25c. 
Candidissima (Dusty Miller). The downy silvery foliage of these half-hardy 
perennials is highly prized for bedding, ribbon borders and margins. 15 in. 
Pkt., 10c; y& oz., 50c. 
CHEIRANTHUS 
Allioni (Siberian Wallflower). Dazzling fiery orange flower-spikes on plants 12 
inches high. While really a perennial, it is best treated as an annual. It 
is very effective in the rockery and blooms the first year from seed. Pkt., 
10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT 
Pliysalis Fraiicbetti. This beautiful little plant is grown chiefly for the orange- 
scarlet lantern-like fruit, which can be cut and dried for winter bouquets. 
Although a perennial, the pods are produced the same year from spring 
sown seed. 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 
