Celosia or Cockscomb F ?„ r ®h e 91 &SI; 
Free flowering, highly ornamental plants of easiest culture, growing best in rather light 
soil. Blooming season June to November. They make grand border plants and the flowers 
are suitable for winter bouquets. The dwarf sorts are attractive for pot culture. 
CRISTATA (Dwarf Mixed).—The flowers form combs of brilliant shades of 
red and yellow. The plants grow 10 to 12 inches tall. Pkt., 10c; y H oz., 30c. 
CRISTATA (Mammoth).—2 feet. Comblike flowers of large size and rich 
color. Plants tall and strong. Pkt., 10c; y s oz., 2 0c. 
PLUMOSA (Feathered Cockscomb).—Plants grow 2 to 3 feet high and produce 
feathery plumes of vivid colors. Pkt., 5c; y% oz., 30c. 
CELOSIA CHILDSI (The Chinese Woolflower).—See page 6. Pkt., 15c; 
3 pkts., 40c. 
rx • • For Cut Flowers and 
L/3ISI6S Garden Display 
LARGE SINGLE WHITE DAISY.—These single-flowering annual Daisies are showy 
and effective garden plants, extensively grown for cut flowers. 2 feet. Pkt., 5c; 
*4 oz., 20c; oz., 60c. 
NEW ORANGE DAISY—Venidium. Magnificent new annual from South Africa. 
2 to 3 feet high with grayish, silky foliage and a wealth of rich orange colored, daisy¬ 
like flowers, 4 to 5 inches across. Requires sunny position. Pkt., 20c. 
BLUE-EYED DAISY.—Large, daisy-like flowers of pure 
glistening white with deep blue ring around the center. Fine 
cut flower, attractive gray-green foliage. Plant grows 24 
inches high and blooms profusely. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 40c. 
AFRICAN DAISY—Dimorphotheca.—Imagine a riot of col¬ 
ors varying from purest white, bluish white and red—with 
tints of lemon-sulphur, light orange and salmon-rose. Flowers 
are produced in greatest profusion nearly all summer. 12 to 
15 inches high. Should be planted in a sunny location and 
requires little care. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 30c. 
SHASTA DAISY.—Hardy Perennial. See page 94. 
Esclioltzia 
Escholtzia - California Poppy 
Attractive Foliage—Gay Flowers 
Extremely handsome, low and quick growing annuals, with, 
finely cut, bluish foliage and cheerful, bright colored, poppy¬ 
like blossoms. They are most effective when grown in beds 
of considerable size. Sow early in spring. Very hardy, bloom¬ 
ing June to November. Plants 9 to 12 inches high. 
Dianthus - Annual Garden 
Pinks 
See page 7, color section 
CALIFORNICA (Golden West).—The original 
golden yellow California Poppy. Pkt., 5c; 
% oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
FRILLED RAMONA HYBRIDS.—New. 
Beautiful, frilled flowers in many 
pleasing colors. Very lovely. Pkt., 
10c; *4 oz., 30c. 
Dahlia 
Easily Grown From Seed 
One of our best autumn-flowering 
plants ; blooms until killed by frost; 
half hardy perennial, blooming the 
first year from seed if sown early. 
They prefer rich, deep soil. 
THE FAMOUS COLTNESS HY¬ 
BRID DAHLIAS.—In shades of red, 
yellow, orchid, etc. They make a 
brilliant show in the garden in the 
fall and are highly prized for cut 
flowers. Flowers single and semi¬ 
double. 18 to 24 inches high. Pkt., 
15c; % oz., 35c. 
DOUBLE MIXED.—Many colors. 
Pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c. 
SINGLE PERFECTION. — Large 
and showy. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
Four O'clocks 
DOUBLE MIXED.—With lovely 
double flowers in shades of yellow 
and white. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 35c. 
MIXED COLORS.—A nice mix¬ 
ture, which should be planted free¬ 
ly in every garden. Pkt., 5c; *4 oz., 
25c; oz., 40c. 
Gaillardia 
Blanket Flower 
Bright Colors—Free Flowering 
Remarkable for the brilliancy of 
its flowers, which are produced in 
great profusion all through the sum¬ 
mer ; desirable bedding plants, and 
excellent for cutting. They prefer a 
sunny position. Plant about 15 inch¬ 
es high ; in bloom July to November. 
PERFECTION DOUBLE MIXED. 
Rich shades of red and yellow. Pkt., 
10c; *4 oz., 25c; y^ oz., 40c. 
SINGLE MIXED.—Large daisy¬ 
like flowers of brilliant colors. Fine 
for cutting. Pkt., 5c; y^ oz., 25c; 
% oz., 40c. 
A Favorite for Hedges 
MIRABILIS OR MARVEL OF 
PERU.—Well known hardy annual 
succeeding anywhere. Handsome 
plants, 2 feet high, covered all 
summer with hundreds of bright 
colored, showy, sweet scented flow¬ 
ers. They make a wonderfully at¬ 
tractive hedge or solid long row. 
Mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 
60c. 
Celosia, 
Forget-Me-Not - Myosotis 
Dwarf 
Blooms Early in the Spring 
The National Flower of Belgium. Dainty, elegant little flowers, all of 
which bloom profusely in early spring. They love shady, moist places. Once 
at home in a garden, they establish themselves by self-seeding. They are 
beautiful for borders, edging and for pot culture. Average height 8 inches. 
VICTORIA.—Flowers large, bright azure-blue. Dwarf plants. Pkt., 10c; 
y s oz., 50c. 
BLUE ALPINE.—Of trailing habit, with bright blue flowers. Pkt., 5c; 
*4 oz., 35c. 
PINK ALPINE.—The popular rose-pink sort. Pkt., 5c; *4 oz., 35c. 
CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT (Cynoglossum).—18 inches high. Will pro¬ 
duce during the entire summer lovely sprays of intense blue Forget-me-not¬ 
like flowers. Pkt., 5c; *4 oz., 25c. 
PALUSTRIS.—The perennial Forget-me-not. See list of Perennials. 
Gaillardia 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY - 
Jackson, 
Michigan 
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