Centaurea—Bachelor's Button 
Cosmos, Orange Flare 
Cockscomb - Celosia 
1369 CRXSTATA, MIXED. Has huge, laterally flattened heads which 
suggest the comb of a giant chanticleer, in brilliant colors. Annual 
Height 1 foot. Fkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c. 
1375 FLUMOSA, MIXED. The heads resemble ostrich plumes of shin¬ 
ing, silky texture. Annual. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; V\ oz., 25c. 
1360 WOOLFLOWER, MIXED (Childsi). The heads form globular pink, 
crimson and orange masses resembling balls of woolen yarn or silk 
thread. The plants start to bloom when only several inches tall. 
Branches develop, each tipped with a flower often from 4 to 6 inches 
in diameter. Annual. Height 2 feet, pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 40c. 
Coleus 
1450 HOLMES’ ROYAL MIXED. Choicest and newest varieties, saved 
from one of the finest collections. Great range of color. Height 20 
inches. Fkt., 25c. 
COLUMBINE. (See Aquilegia). 
Coneflower - Rudbeckia 
2100 PURPLE CONEFLOWER. An unusual yet attractive hardy garden 
flower. They produce large daisy-like flowers with a high dark brown 
center and the drooping petals of a peculiar reddish lilac shade in 
August and September. Perennial. Height, 3 feet. Pkt., 10c; V4 
oz., 50c. 
Coralbells - Heuchera 
1687 SANGUINEA. Sprays of pretty little coral-red flowers. The plants 
make neat low-growing clumps and the flowers are good for cutting. 
Blooms in July. Perennial. Height, 2V 2 feet. Pkt., 25c; Vs oz., $1-25. 
Coreopsis 
The yellow flowers are like masses of gold; popular and attractive. 
Excellent cut flowers on account of their long, wiry stems; showy in 
borders. Blooms through the summer. Perennial. 
1456 DOUBLE FLOWERING (Eanceolata grandiflora fl. pi.). New golden 
yellow, semi-double flowers. Height 3 feet. Pkt., 15c; *4 oz., 50c. 
1457 MAYFIELD GIANT. (New). Of Australian origin. It is con¬ 
sidered the finest strain yet introduced. Barge deep golden yellow 
bloom on long and firm stems. Height, 3% ft. Pkt., lOic; *4 oz., 50c. 
Cornflower - Centaurea 
There is a vast array of Centaureas, both annual and perennial. All of 
them have more or less thistle-like flowers. 
1385 JUBILEE GEM. An entirely new type of Double Blue Annual 
Cornflower. Pkt., 25c. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON (Cyanus). They are of the easiest culture. Sow 
in the early spring. Can be sown in the fall, as they winter safely. 
Blooms from June until frost. Annual. iy 2 to 2 feet in height. 
1390 DOUBLE BLLE BOY. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 25c. 
1391 Double Pinkie. Deep pink. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 25c. 
1393 Double Snowman. Pure white. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
1395 DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
CORNFLOWER ASTER. (See Stokesia). 
Cosmos 
There is no other tall annual so graceful or so useful as the Cosmos. 
The double and single varieties make beautiful cut flowers. May be 
planted in among the shrubs or back of low-growing plants. Annual. 
Height, 3 to 4 feet. 
1470 MAMMOTH SENSATION MIXED. A new Cosmos, very early. 
Blooming 10 weeks after seed is sown. Produces very large pink and 
white flowers 4 to 6 inches across. Superior to all other early Cosmos. 
Pkt., 15c; V4 oz., 75c; oz., $2.25. 
1471 KLONDYKE, ORANGE FLARE. Gold Medal Winner. Early, 
vivid orange, long stem. Pkt., 15c; y a oz., 50c. 
1464 EARLY DOUBLE MIXED. A new and distinct type of large flower¬ 
ing Cosmos, the center being full double and giving them the effect 
of being crested. Makes a wonderful cut flower. Fkt., 15c; V4 oz., 75c; 
oz., $2.25. 
1469 SINGLE EARLY GIANT MIXED. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 20c; oz., 60c. 
Cowslip - Primula Veris 
1480 MIXED. Spring flowering plant. Beautiful colors, rich brown, crim¬ 
son and yellow. Fine for borders. Fragrant. Perennial. Height 10 
inches. Fkt., 15c. 
CYNOGLOSSUM. (See Chinese Forget-Me-Not). 
Cypress Vine 
1485 MIXED COLORS. A fast growing type. Very dainty, having fine, 
fernlike foliage and being dotted with small, star-shaped flowers, 
borne from late summer to frost. Annual. Height, 15 feet. Pkt., 10c; 
V4 oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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