28 Annual Flower Seeds 
THE MEYER SEED CO 
Celosia cristata (Crested Cockscomb) 
37. CENTAUREA, Whiteleaved (Dusty- 
tniller). Grown for their silver foliage; fine 
for edging and hanging baskets. Pkt. 10c., 
x /i oz. 30c. 
38. CLEOME gigantea (Giant Spider- 
flower). The plants attain a height of 3J£ ft., 
well branched, each branch terminated by a 
large head of bright, rosy crimson flowers. 
It makes a striking subject for large beds or 
for interspersing in the shrubbery border, 
and is used extensively in many of the public 
parks. Seed should be sown in the open 
ground as soon as the weather is warm and 
settled, and the plants given sufficient room 
to develop their full beauty. Pkt. 10c., 
)/i oz. 25c. 
39. CERASTIUM tomentosum (Snow- 
in-summer). Dwarf, whiteleaved edging 
plant; flowers white. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c. 
40. CHRYSANTHEMUM (Painted Dai¬ 
sies). Plants 2 ft. high, bearing in profusion, 
large, Daisylike flowers on good stems, and 
quite distinct from the hardy perennial and 
Autumn-flowering varieties. Mixed colors. 
Single or double. Each, pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 
41. CINERARIA. One of the most orna¬ 
mental and useful plants for conservatory 
and house decorations. Mixed. Pkt. 60c. and 
$ 1 . 00 . 
42. CLARKIA. One of the prettiest and 
showiest hardy annuals. The plants bloom 
so freely and have flowers of such various 
bright colors that a bed of them in full bloom 
is a beautiful sight. They are useful, too, for 
hanging baskets, for vases and as edging 
plants. Sow outdoors in early Spring and 
grow in partial shade. They bloom through 
Midsummer to late Autumn. Average height 
ft. Pkt. 10c. 
CASTOR OIL BEAN. See Ricinus. 
43. CELOSIA cristata (Crested Cocks¬ 
comb). Very desirable annual of easy culture, 
large, comblike heads, excellent border 
plants, very good for pots. Mixed. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. $1.00. 
44. Celosia plumosa (Feathered Cocks¬ 
comb). Very decorative plant for the garden. 
The feather plumes are excellent for cutting. 
Can also be cut and dried for Winter use. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c., oz. 60c. 
45. CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (Celosia 
childsi). This is a unique form of the Feath¬ 
ered Cockscomb, growing 2 to 3 ft. high, each 
branch terminated with a large head of 
flowers that look as if made out of some silky 
wool material. Not only effective in beds or 
borders, but highly interesting and valuable 
for cutting, as they can be dried and retain 
their bright color for weeks. Mixed or scarlet. 
Each, pkt. 10c. 
All Flower 
46. COBAEA scandens (Cup-and-saucer 
Vine). Well known climber of rapid growth, 
producing large, bell-shaped blossoms; in sow¬ 
ing place the seeds edgewise, and merely 
cover with light soil. Pkt. 10c. 
47. COLEUS, Largeleaved Hybrids. 
Popular bedding plant with beautifully col¬ 
ored foliage; easily grown from seed if kept 
in warm temperature. Pkt. 25c. 
CONVOLVULUS. See Morning-glory. 
48. COSMOS, Orange Flare. The Gold 
Medal winner in an all American Flower 1934 
contest. It is an early flowering strain, bloom¬ 
ing in four months from seed; Marigold-like 
foliage, 2 to 3 ft. tall, bushy and deep brilliant 
orange in color; profuse bloomer. It is a won¬ 
der. Pkt. 15c., 2 for 25c. 
49. COSMOS, Late Variety. Giant¬ 
flowering. An Autumn flowering plant. A 
charming profuse bloomer. Crimson, pink, 
white, and all colors mixed. Each, pkt. 10c., 
oz. 50c. 
50. Cosmos, Klondyke. Same as above, 
but a clear orange yellow. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Cosmos, Orange Flare 
51. Cosmos, Early Summer-flowering. 
Coming into flower in July, continuing until 
frost. Can be grown in the North where the 
seasons are too short for other strains. Dwarf, 
compact growth; 4 ft. Profuse bloomer. 
Flowers beautiful and large; petals broad; 
crimson, pink, white and all colors mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 
52. Cosmos, Double-crested. Extra 
early flowering. This is an entirely new class 
of Cosmos, producing double-crested flowers 
of exceptional beauty. The grower does not 
claim that all plants have double flowers, 
but the fields show about 50 per cent; but 
the ones that do not show double are dreams 
of beauty. Pink, white, crimson, and mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10c. 
53. CYPRESSVINE (Ipomoea quamo- 
clit). A very graceful annual climber, with 
feathery foliage and beautiful, starlike flow¬ 
ers. Scarlet, white, or mixed. Each, pkt. 
10c., oz. 50c. 
Mr. R. E. Lee Hart of 3409 Taney Rd. tells us 
that the Orange Flare Cosmos is one of the finest 
flowers he has ever had in his garden. 
54. CYNOGLOSSUM (Chinese Forget- 
me-not). An annual recently introduced from 
China: of the easiest culture, forming strong 
plants 18 to 24 in. high and producing 
through the Summer months sprays of in¬ 
tense blue Forget-me-not-like flowers, deli¬ 
cately sweet scented. A splendid addition to 
the comparatively short list of real blue 
flowers. Pkt. 10c., }/i oz. 40c. 
DAHLIAS (From Seed). There is no more 
fascinating flower to raise from seed than the 
Dahlia, for the results are a series of surprises. 
55. Dahlia, California Giants. A selec¬ 
tion from named varieties, grown by a cele¬ 
brated producer in California. Pkt. 25c. 
56. Dahlia, Pompon. A choice mixture 
from 15 leading and distinct varieties. 
Pkt. 25c. 
57. DIANTHUS (China Pink) Single 
mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
58. Dianthus. Double mixed. Each, 
pkt. 10c., oz. 75c. 
59. Dianthus, Sweet Wivelsfield. A 
hybrid cross between Dianthus and Sweet- 
william. Seed started in January and planted 
out in April, will flower in May and bloom all 
Summer in a variety of colors. Pkt. 10c. 
60. DIMORPHOTHECA aurantiaca 
(African Orange Daisy). One of the showiest 
garden annuals; compact, bushy plants with 
orange gold, Daisylike blooms on long stems. 
Pkt. 10c. 
61. Dimorphotheca aurantiaca hy- 
brida. A splendid mixture of colors and 
shades. Pkt. 10c. 
62. DIDISCUS (Laceflower). This pretty 
and interesting annual blooms most profusely 
from July till November; their exquisite pale 
lavender blossoms are excellent for cutting. 
Plants grow about 18 in. high, and have as 
many as 50 flowers open at one time. Pkt. 
10c. 
63. DOLICHOS (Hyacinth-bean, or 
Texas Climber). Showy climber, making 
rapid growth. White, purple, or mixed. Each, 
pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
64. ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Pop¬ 
py). An elegant hardy annual with fine cut 
foliage and large, Poppylike flowers; blooms 
from June till frost; fine for borders or large 
beds. Choice mixed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c. 
Didiscus (Laceflower) 
Seeds 1 0c. per pkt., unless otherwise noted—Postpaid 
