BRILLIANT ASTERS 
Dusty Miller (See Page 76.) 
Cockscomb 
PRICES 
All packets 10© each; 3 for 25c, postpaid, un¬ 
less otherwise noted. 
1066—Canna, Large Flowering 
Cannas can easily be grown from seed, too. Soak seed 24 hours 
in warm water. Sown in February, blooms in July. All colors. 
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. 
Cockscomb (Celosia Cristata) 
Grows about 3 feet high. Of branching habit with feathery 
plumes. We have all colors of red and yellow mixed. 1067—Tall 
Mixed. 
1102—Job's Tears, or Coix 
Grows 2 to 4 feet. An ornamental grass with curious seeds 
which may be used for beads. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c. 
1100—Coleus 
Broad, heart-shaped leaves. Rich beautiful color. Easily grown 
from seed. Fine border and bedding plant. All colors. 
Cosmos, The Garden Favorite 
A tall graceful showy annual. Blooms all summer. An excellent 
cut flower. Pinch out top for bushy plants. 
Early Flowering Mammoth. Giant flowered early sorts. 
1091—Pink 1092—Crimson 
1093 — Mixed. (See color illus. inside back cover.) 
Crowned and Crested Cosmos 
This new early flowering type has the showy crested centers 
like the Anemone. The guard petals have the same attractive 
form. 
1096 — Early Pink Beauty. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. 
1097 — Early White Queen. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. 
1098 — Early Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. 
Dahlias 
1104 — Barge Flowering Hybrid Dahlias. Dahlias do not come true 
to name from seed, so you will derive a lot of pleasure from 
growing and originating new varieties. Selected from large type 
flowers only. 
1111 — Dwarf Hybrid Unwins. Early flowering; small, semi-double, 
in a wide range of choice colors. This strain requires no sup¬ 
port and is valuable for cutting or for garden decorations. 
1123—Feverfew 
(Matricaria Capensis) 
3 ft. Neat, small, double, white 
and yellow flowers, adapted for bed¬ 
ding and cutting. 
1125—Gaillardia 
(Annual Blanket Flower) 
Has heads of disk shaped flowers 
and rich blending of red, yellow and 
orange. 1 y 2 ft. tall. 
1128—Queen Ann's Thimble 
(Gilia.) Exceedingly graceful early 
flowers, and valuable for bees. 
Charming in the flower border or 
for cutting in spring and summer. 
Castor Beans 
Globe Amaranth 
1175—Geranium 
Favorite house plant. 
Seed started early will 
bloom the first year. 
Mixed colors. 
1103—Gold Crown 
(Cosmidium.) Plants grow 
2 feet tall. Profusion of 
bright combination of 
rich orange and golden 
yellow throughout the 
summer. 
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. . . Make a Gay Autumn 
ALL WILT RESISTANT 
You may have a continuous succession of Asters from early 
summer until frost by planting early, mid-season, and late- 
flowering varieties. Plant some of each kind. They are all wilt 
resistant, which means strong plants and lots of blooms. 
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 1034—Purple. 
1032—Shell Pluk- 1035—Mixed 
Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 65c per dozen, postpaid. 
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—Fink 
1044—Crimson 1050—Mixed. 
Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 65c per dozen, postpaid. 
Wilt Resisting Mammoth Branching Asters 
Wilt free, will grow on any kind of soil. The largest, finest 
flowers in this new strain. 
1027— Pink 1037—Lavender 
1028— Crimson- 1039—Purple 
1029— White 1038—Mixed 
Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants $1.00 per doz., postpaid. 
1053—Sunshine Mixed Asters. The best mixed assortment for 
home use. All shades and colors with golden centers. 
1036—Brilliant Quilled Asters. Mixed colors. 
1041—Heart of France ABters. 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, postpaid. 
>1043 — Asters, Mayview Mixture. A grand and glorious mixture 
of everything we have in Asters and some more fancy ones 
thrown in for gpod measure. Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 
65c per dozen, postpaid. 
1045 — Peony Asters. Mixed Colors. Large double blooms re¬ 
sembling Peonies. 
1047 — Mayfair Lavender. I think this is one of the finest Asters. 
That’s why it was named after the beautiful Mayfair Audi¬ 
torium. Seed Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. Plants 65c per dozen, post¬ 
paid. 
1055 — Peerless Yellow. By far the most satisfactory yellow As¬ 
ter yet produced. Every flower will bloom a beautiful true 
light yellow. 
1126—Globe Amaranth 
I think this is one of the prettiest of all the everlastings for 
winter bouquets. The blooms look like clover blooms. Heads 
are big and round, in both red and white. 
1179—Border Marigold 
(Tagates Signata Pumlla.) A dwarf variety, very compact 
grower and literally covered with beautiful golden yellow 
flowers. The finest border. Pkt., 15c. 
Annual Phlox—Showy Vivid Colors 
Most easily grown annual. 12 inches high. A continuous sup¬ 
ply of the most attractive flowers. All tints of the rainbow 
are represented with many variations of stripes; veins and eyes 
of contrasting shades. 
1244—White. 1245—Rose. 1246—Yellow. 
1247— Extra Choice Mixed. 
1248— Starred and Fringed. Very dwarf. 
1243—Crimson. (See color illus. inside back cover.) 
Pin Cushion Flower (Scabiosa) 
Its name comes from the center of the flower which resembles 
a pin cushion. Effective in borders and beds. Fine for cutting 
and a great favorite. 
1271—Blue 1272—Peach Blossom 
1269—Black Prince 1283—Golden Yellow 
1268—Tall German Double. Mixed, all colors. 
Rose Moss—(Portulaca) 
For the Hot Spot in Your Garden 
Forms masses of delicate green foliage covered with bright 
colored flowers resembling small roses. Will grow anywhere. 
1241—Single Mixed. 1242—Double Mixed. 
