Giant Flowering Cosmos 
That Excel in Beauty 
Cosmos are among the finest annuals for table decora¬ 
tion, reminding one of a small Japanese Peony of rare 
grace and beauty. They are invaluable in the mixed 
border and for their long period of flowering. 
359 KLONDYKE, ORANGE FLARE. This is a strain 
which is in full bloom less than five months from 
sowing. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 35c. 
360 MAMMOTH PERFECTION. Mixed colors. Of mam¬ 
moth size, rather late in flowering. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 
30c. 
362 LARGE EARLY FLOWERING. The flowers are fully 
twice as large as the Early Flowering, while the plant 
blooms as early. Crimson, Rose and White Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 30c; Vz oz., 55c; oz., $1.00. 
362A Crimson. 362B Pink. 362C White. 
Each, pkt., 10c. 
LADY LENOX. Long-stemmed flowers, often measuring 
5 inches across. 
364 Pink. 364A White 
Each, pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. 
COSMOS, Miniature Yellow. See Bidens Humilis, page 60. 
Extra Early Double Crested Cosmos 
The new annual crested type Cosmos is a distinct type, 
having double center, with a row of guard petals around 
the base. 
365 Crimson King. Dark crimson. 
365A Pink Beauty. Soft pink. 
365B White Queen. Pure white. 
365C White, Pink and Crimson Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 40c; Vi oz., 75c; Vz oz., $1.40; 
oz., $2.50. 
Coix Lachryma (Job's Tears) 
347 An ornamental grass growing from 7 to 9 feet high. 
Large, broad leaves bearing large shiny seed. Pkt., 
10 c; V 2 oz., 25c; oz., 35c. 
Coleus 
Plants with richly colored foliage of maroon, green, 
crimson, yellow, etc. For groups on lawns and ribboning, 
they are indispensable, and also valuable for pot culture. 
Although tender perennials, they attain perfection from 
seed the first season. 1 to 3 ft. 
350 CHOICE HYBRIDS MIXED. From a large collection; 
of greatly diverse shades and markings. Pkt., 10c; Va 
oz., 75c. 
351 NEW LARGE-LEAVED VARIETIES MIXED. Saved 
from new varieties with very large and richly varie¬ 
gated foliage. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 75c. 
Collinsia 
A free-flowering hardy annual from California. Seed 
preferably should be sown in the fall, as the plants will 
bloom much earlier than from seed sown in the spring. 
It may, however, be sown in the spring, if desired. 1 foot. 
353 MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 20c. 
Convolvulus Minor 
(Dwarf Morning Glory) 
Half-hardy annual of trailing habit, growing about 1 
foot high and covering a space of 2 feet, and bearing 
abundantly bell-shaped flowers. 
356 MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 20c; oz., 35c. 
Burbank's Rainbow Corn 
357 A highly decorative type of Corn. It is an annual, 
grows about 5 feet high and suckers out, forming good 
sized clumps. The foliage is striped with rose, purple, 
green and cream color, exceedingly effective in the 
mixed flower border. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 30c. 
Double Crested Early Flowering Cosmos 
Cockscomb (Celosia cristata) 
Popular free-blooming, half-hardy annual. While 
seeds may be, and more generally are, sown in the open 
ground, for best results it should be sown early in the 
house and the young plants transplanted into small pots, 
in which they should remain until they show signs of 
blooming, when they should be shifted to a permanent 
location. The Cockscomb requires good, rich soil, ample 
room and plenty of moisture to fully develop its flowers. 
305 GLASGOW PRIZE. Crimson; dark foliage. 9 inches. 
Pkt.. 10c; Va oz., 30c. 
307 MIXED. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 20c. 
310 DWARF, EXTRA-CHOICE MIXED. Includes all the 
latest introductions and colors of the Cockscomb. Pkt. 
10c; Va oz., 30c. 
Feathered Celosia (Celosia pfumosa) 
Often used for winter bouquets, and for this purpose 
should be cut before fully ripe and dried in the house. 
311 THOMPSON SUPERB. Graceful, feathery plumes of 
rich crimson. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 20c; Va oz., 35c. 
312 GOLDEN PLUME. Golden yellow. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 
20c; Va oz., 35c. 
313 THOMPSONI MAGNIFICA. A splendid strain, large 
plumes, ranging from clear yellow to darkest red. Pkt., 
10c; Vs oz., 30c. 
316 CHOICE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
Worcester, Mass 
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