CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS 
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MARGUERITE CARNATIONS. 
CARNATIONS 
663. Marguorlto Carnations. Without exception, 
these are the most abundant bloomers of nil the Carnation 
Pinks. The (lowers are of brilliant colors, ranging through 
many beautiful shades of red, pink, white, variegated, etc.; 
they are of perfect form and large size. Those sown in spriny 
commence jUneeriny in early summer, and continue to bloom in 
la visit profusion until cliecked by frost. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 
23c. 
PKT. 
656. Carnation Marguerite. Crimson.So 10 
657. “ “ White. 10 
658. “ “ Rose. 10 
659. “ “ Striped. 10 
666. NEW DWARF LARGE FLO "WE RING MAR¬ 
GUERITE. An Improvement on the above in size of flower, 
dwarfer and more stocky plants. Per pkt., 15c. 
661. Finest German Double Mixed. Saved from 
extra choice named double flowers. Pkt., 15c. 
662. Fine Double Mixed. Comprising the hardiest 
and best varieties for garden culture; 1 % ft. Pkt., 10c. 
661. FINEST DOUBLE STRIPED. I’kt., 10c. 
665. TIIE GUILLAUD, or RIVIERA MARKET. 
The Guillaud Pinks bloom profusely in the summer and au¬ 
tumn from spring-sown seed. The flowers are very large, of 
perfect shape, very fragrant. They contain flowers of clear 
yellow and others with yellow stripes. Pkt., 20c. 
667. NEW DOUBLE PERPETUAL (Chabaud). As 
early as the Marguerite Carnation, this new sort will be found 
invaluable for iiorists. The stalks arc very stiff and the flowers 
large and very double. The calyx rarely ever bursts, and the 
percentage of double flowers is very gTeat. Pkt., 15c. 
Celosia (Coxcomb) 
Very popular annuals of the easiest culture, producing 
large, ornamental comb-like heads: useful both for summer 
betiding and pot plants as well. 
CR1STATA, OR CRESTED VARIETIES 
675. DWARF CRIMSON. Large combs. Pkt., 5c. 
676. VARIEGATA. Crimson and gold. Pkt.. 5c. 
677. JAPONICA. Ruffled scarletcomlis. Pkt., 5c. 
67S. GLASGOW PRIZE. Immense crimson. Pkt , 5c. 
550. QUEEN or the DWARFS. Only 8 inches high; 
combs often 10 inches across: dark scarlet. Pkt., l<lc. 
6SL EMPRESS. Mammoth bright combs; bronze 
foliage. Pkt., 10c. 
679. CRISTATA. Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
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PINK PLUME CELOSIA 
(Celosia Spicala ) 
671. The flowers of this charming Celosia open of a 
fresh bright rose tint and the lower involucres change grad¬ 
ually to a silvery white, thus presenting to the eye a most 
charming combination of color. The elegant long-stemmed 
flowers preserve 
their beautv even 
i n un favo raid© 
weather, and fur¬ 
nish quite an excel¬ 
lent. material for 
making up bou¬ 
quets. etc. In addi¬ 
tion to this they 
are very suilahie 
for drying, and ns 
the plant blooms 
for a very long 
period, it is equally 
valuable both for 
the open border 
and for culture in 
pots. Per pkt. ,16c. 
682. O S - 
TRICH FEATH¬ 
ER. This new 
Feathered Celosia 
produces very largo 
plumes, which are 
exquisitely curved 
and curled In ex¬ 
act resemblance to 
an ostrich feather. 
Pkt., 10c. 
CENTAUREA 
{Dusty Miller) 
Ext e ns 1 v e 1 y 
used for margins, 
beds and vases. 
Ilnlf-hardy peren¬ 
nial. 
6S5. Cnndi- 
iliHHimit. Attrac¬ 
tive, silvery, cut 
lenves; 1 ft. Pkt,, ostiuch feathkii OKl.osrA. 
10c. 
686. Gymnocarpn. Graceful, finely cut, silvery gray 
leaves; \% ft. Pkt., 10c. 
CENTAUREA 
Blue Baltic or flira Flower 
687. C. Imporlnlis. Grnnd improvement over the old 
Sweet Sultan, long-stemmed blossoms 3 to •! inches across, of 
graceful, airy effect, and deliciously fragrant. Colors: white, 
pink, red, blue, lilac and purple; fine for cutting, l'kt., 10c. 
688. BLUE. Per pkt., 5c. 
689. WHITE {Alba Dura), l'kt., 5c. 
690. DWARF VICTORIA. Very dwarf, beautiful for 
Itorders. Per pkt., 5c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Single Annual Varieties. 
Summer blooming annuals, growing 12 to 18 inches high, 
very lloriferous and effective lor beds or cut blooms. 
701. Selected Mixed Varieties. Comprising a full 
assortment of single and double varieties with the richest 
variety of colors, rich crimson, golden yellow, striped and 
mottled. Pkt., 5c. 
705 C. “Golden Wheel.” This striking novelty Is a 
very free-blooming annual. The flowers assume a peculiar 
form, the quill-slmped golden yellow |>etals standing out all 
around the purple disk In the centre, like the spoke* of a 
wheel. Very desirable for cutting, lasting a long time. 
Pkt., 10c. 
706. C. “Evening Star." These pure golden yellow 
flowers are often 3 to f Inches across, and, after cutting, 
last a long time in water. They are very beautiful and make 
a valuable addition to our list of choice annuals for cut 
(lowers. Pkt., 10c. 
708 C. MAXIMUM. A grand addition to our collec¬ 
tion of choice hardy perennials. Its beautiful snow-white 
flowers are produced In great abundance the whole season, 
and as cut flowers they are unexcelled In lasting qualities. 
Pkt.. 5c. 
