28 Annual Flower Seeds 
THE MEYER SEED CO 
41. Cineraria, Cremer's Prize Strain. 
Pkts. 75c. and $1.50. 
42. CLARKIA. One of the prettiest and 
showiest hardy annuals. The plants bloom 
so freely and have flowers of such various 
bright colors that a bed of them in full bloom 
is a beautiful sight. They are useful, too, for 
hanging baskets, for vases and as edging 
plants. Sow outdoors in early Spring and 
grow in partial shade. They bloom through 
Midsummer to late Autumn. Average height 
1H ft. Pkt. 10c. 
CASTOR OIL BEAN. See Ricinus. 
43. CELOSIA cristata (Crested Cocks¬ 
comb). Very desirable annual of easy culture, 
large, comblike heads, excellent border 
plants, very good for pots. Red and mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10c., oz. $1.00. 
44. Celosia plumosa (Feathered Cocks¬ 
comb). Very decorative plant for the garden. 
The feather plumes are excellent for cutting. 
Can also be cut and dried for Winter use. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c., oz. 60c. 
45. CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (Celosia 
childsi). This is a unique form of the Feath¬ 
ered Cockscomb, growing 2 to 3 ft. high, each 
branch terminated with a large head of 
flowers that look as if made out of some silky 
wool material. Not only effective in beds or 
borders, but highly interesting and valuable 
for cutting, as they can be dried and retain 
their bright color for weeks. Mixed or scarlet. 
Each, pkt. 10c. 
46. COBAEA scandens (Cup-and-saucer 
Vine). Well known climber of rapid growth, 
producing large, bell-shaped blossoms; in sow¬ 
ing place the seeds edgewise, and merely 
cover with light soil. Pkt. 10c. 
Cosmos, Orange Flare 
51. Cosmos, Early Summer-flowering. 
Coming into flower in July, continuing until 
frost. Can be grown in the North where the 
seasons are too short for other strains. Dwarf, 
compact growth; 4 ft. Profuse bloomer. 
Flowers beautiful and large; petals broad; 
crimson, pink, white and all colors mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 
52. Cosmos, Double-crested. Extra 
early flowering. This is an entirely new class 
of Cosmos, producing double-crested flowers 
of exceptional beauty. The grower does not 
claim that all plants have double flowers, 
but the fields show about 50 per cent; but 
the ones that do not show double are dreams 
of beauty. Pink, white, crimson, and mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10c. 
53. CYPRESSVINE (Ipomoea quamo- 
clit). A very graceful annual climber, with 
feathery foliage and beautiful, starlike flow¬ 
ers. Scarlet, white, or mixed. Each, pkt. 
10c., oz. 50c. 
63. DOLICHOS (Hyacinth-bean, or 
Texas Climber). Showy climber, making 
rapid growth. White, purple, or mixed. Each, 
pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
64. ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Pop¬ 
py). An elegant hardy annual with fine cut 
foliage and large, Poppylike flowers; blooms 
from June till frost; fine for borders or large 
beds. Choice mixed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 60c. 
Didiscus (Lace flower ) 
All Flower Seeds 10c. per pkt., unless otherwise noted-Postpaid 
47. COLEUS, Largeleaved Hybrids. 
Popular bedding plant with beautifully col¬ 
ored foliage; easily grown from seed if kept 
in warm temperature. Pkt. 25c. 
47a. Cosmos, Sensation. Mammoth 
flowers, 4 to 5 in. in diameter, on long, strong 
stems. Blooms in 10 weeks from seeding; 
4 ft. high. Mixed only, containing white and 
shades of rose and pink. Pkt. 15c., 2 for 25c. 
CONVOLVULUS. See Morning-glory. 
48. COSMOS, Orange Flare. The Gold 
Medal winner in an all American Flower 1934 
contest. It is an early flowering strain, bloom¬ 
ing in four months from seed; Marigold-like 
foliage, 2 to 3 ft. tall, bushy and deep brilliant 
orange in color; profuse bloomer. It is a won¬ 
der. Pkt. 10c. 
49. Cosmos, Klondyke. Same as above, 
but a clear orange yellow. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
54. CYNOGLOSSUM (Chinese Forget- 
me-not). Of easiest culture, forming strong 
plants 18 to 24 in. high and producing 
through the Summer months sprays of in¬ 
tense blue Forget-me-not-like flowers, deli¬ 
cately sweet scented. Pkt. 10c., }4 oz. 40c. 
DAHLIAS (From Seed). There is no more 
fascinating flower to raise from seed than the 
Dahlia, for the results are a series of surprises. 
55. Dahlia, California Giants. A selec¬ 
tion from named varieties, grown by a cele¬ 
brated producer in California. Pkt. 25c. 
56. Dahlia, Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids. 
Graceful, semi-double flowers in many colors. 
Sow in March indoors and they will bloom 
by the end of June. Fine for bedding and 
cutting. Pkt. 25c. 
57. DIANTHUS (China Pink) Single 
mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
39. CHRYSANTHEMUM (Painted Dai¬ 
sies). Plants 2 ft. high, bearing in profusion, 
large. Daisylike flowers on good stems, and 
quite distinct from the hardy perennial and 
Autumn-flowering varieties. Mixed colors. 
Single or double. Each, pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 
40. CINERARIA. One of the most orna¬ 
mental and useful plants for conservatory 
and house decorations. Grandiflora Prize, 
medium tall mixed. Pkts. 60c. and $1.00. 
61. Dimorphotheca aurantiaca hy- 
brida. A splendid mixture of colors and 
shades. Pkt. 10c. 
62. DIDISCUS (Laceflower). This pretty 
and interesting annual blooms most profusely 
from July till November; their exquisite pale 
lavender blossoms are excellent for cutting. 
Plants grow about 18 in. high, and have as 
many as 50 flowers open at one time. Pkt. 
10c. 
Celosia cristata ( Crested Cockscomb) 
37. CENTAUREA, Whiteleaved (Dusty- 
miller). Grown for their silver foliage; fine 
for edging and hanging baskets. Pkt. 10c., 
14, oz. 30c. 
38. CERASTIUM tomentosum (Snow- 
in-summer). Dwarf, whiteleaved edging 
plant; flowers white. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c. 
60. DIMORPHOTHECA aurantiaca 
(African Orange Daisy). One of the showiest 
garden annuals; compact, bushy plants with 
orange gold. Daisylike blooms on long stems. 
Pkt. 10c. 
50. Cosmos, Late Variety. Giant¬ 
flowering. An Autumn flowering plant. A 
charming profuse bloomer. Crimson, pink, 
white, and all colors mixed. Each, pkt. 10c., 
oz. 50c. 
58. Dianthus. Double mixed. Each, 
pkt. 10c., oz. 75c. 
59. Dianthus, Sweet Wivelsfield. A 
hybrid cross between Dianthus and Sweet- 
william. Seed started in January and planted 
out in April, will flower in May and bloom all 
Summer in a variety of colors. Pkt. 10c. 
