Flower Seeds 
CARNATION (Continued) 
MARGUERITE (Special Mixed) 
The Marguerites are very early flowering, giving an abundance of 
bloom within five months from planting. The flowers are very 
fragrant, on good stems and 16 to 20 inch plants. 
Tr. Pkt. 25c Oz. $1.25 
CARNATIONS (Perennial or Hardy Varieties) 
* Grenadin— 
Black King, dark red. 
Cardinal, scarlet. 
Triumph Pink, Rose Pink. 
White. Snow white. 
White Gold. Soft yellow. 
Mixed . 
Double Border. Fine mixed, dwarf. 
Early Vienna Mixed. 
Tr. Pkt. 
$0.40 
. .40 
. .40 
. .40 
. .40 
. .30 
. .30 
. .30 
Oz. 
$2.50 
2.50 
2.50 
2.50 
2.50 
2.00 
1.25 
1.50 
CELOSIA (Coxcomb) 
New Celosia Heatherdell. Giant trusses of elegantly feathered and 
interlaced plumes. Red, pink, henna and yellow shades mixed. 
Tr. Pkt. 50c 
PLUMOSA (Ostrich Plume) 
Plumosa Crimson. 2Vz feet. Tr. Pkt. 25c 
Plumosa Orange. 2Vi feet. Tr. Pkt. 25c 
Plumosa Mixed. 2V2 feet. Tr. Pkt. 20c 
Pride of Castle Gould. 2 to 3 feet. 
Colors from deep crimson to light yellow. 
Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 35c 
Thompsoni Magnifica. Grows 2 feet high. The 
choicest mixture of the feathered varieties. 
Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 25c 
Childsi (Chinese Woolflower). 3 feet. Crimson, 
Pink, Yellow,or Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 25c 
Plumosa Superba. The highest bred strain of Plumed Celosias. The 
result of 30 years of careful and continued selection. The most 
beautiful and showy of annuals. Great fluffy plumes of the most 
brilliant colors. A never fading flower which continues to increase 
in beauty until killed by frost. 
Tr. Pkt. 35c Vs oz. $1.00 14 oz. $1.75 
Improved Flame of Fire. Excellent pot plant. Also desirable for 
bedding and cutting. 18 inches. Tr. Pkt. 50c Vs oz. $1.00 
NOTE!— "Flame of Fire" was used in a striking manner at the 1937 
F. T. D. Convention, Philadelphia, Pa., associated with Gardenias 
Oz. 
Oz. 
Oz. 
Oz. 
Oz. 
Oz. 
$1.25 
$1.25 
$1.00 
$2.50 
$2.50 
$1.25 
as a corsage. 
CELOSIA BRYSONI (Chrysanthemiflora) 
One of the most effective and largest florists cut flowers. 
Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 25c 14 oz. 30c 
CELOSIA CRISTATA (Dwarf Cockscomb) 
For beds, borders and pots. 
Glasgow Prize. Dark crimson. Tr. Pkt. 25c Oz. $2.00 
Empress. Bright red; dark foliage. Tr. Pkt. 25c Oz. $2.00 
Choice Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 25c Oz. $2.00 
Miracle. Tall cristata, large heads. Found as a sport among Plumed 
Celosias, and developed and fixed to type by many years selection. 
Grows two to three feet high without branches terminated with re¬ 
markable coxcombs of enormous size, some round, others coxcomb 
shape, with surface like velvet plush, others of waved or corrugated 
appearance. 
The range of color is remarkable. Brilliant shades of red from dark 
crimson to scarlet, white, yellow, salmon and gold, golden pink, 
bronze, purple, etc. At its best, September until frost. 
Mixed colors. Tr. Pkt. 35c Vs oz. 75c 
CENTAUREA 
Cyanus, Cornflower. Popular free-flowering annuals. Now largely 
grown under glass particularly for Mother's Day sales, also Decora¬ 
tion Day. 
A. B. C. Special Strains. The flowers of these strains are very large. 
Fully double and the colors intensified. Exceptional florists' quality. 
Blue Boy, Double Blue, Black Boy, Blackish Maroon, Red Boy, Deep 
Red, Pinkie, Deep Pink, Snow Man, White, Special Mixed. Each 
of above— 
Tr. Pkt. 15c Oz. 40c Vi lb. $1.40 
JUBILEE GEM (New) 
A dwarf, compact-growing form, deep blue flowers, 12 inches tall. 
Desirable for borders and bedding. 
Tr. Pkt. 35c Vi oz. 75c Oz. $2.50 
CENTAUREA (Continued) 
CYANUS (Standard Strains) 
Tr. Pkt. 
Oz. 
Lb. 
Double Blue. 
. $0.15 
$0.40 
$4.00 
Carmine . 
. . .15 
.40 
4.00 
Double Rose. 
. .15 
.40 
4.00 
Double White . 
. .15 
.40 
4.00 
Double, Atropurpurea. Maroon. 
. .15 
.40 
4.00 
Double, Ruby. Rich, deep ruby... . 
. .15 
.40 
4.00 
Mauve. 
. . .15 
.40 
4.00 
Mauve Queen. Soft mauve. 
.15 
.40 
4.00 
Double. Choice mixture. 
. .15 
.40 
4.00 
CENTAUREA (Large Flowered) 
Imperialis. Fine for cutting. 
Tr. Pkt. 
Oz. 
Giant Rose. 
$0.15 
$0.50 
Deep Lavender. 
. . . .15 
.50 
Lilac . 
. . . .15 
.50 
Purple . 
. .. .15 
.50 
White . 
. .15 
.50 
Favorita. Rose-lilac. 
. .20 
.50 
Imperial Giant. Mixed. 
.. . .15 
.40 
VARIOUS CENTAUREAS 
Americana. Grows 3 feet high and bears immense thistle-like blooms 
of a rosy-lavender color. Splendid for cutting. 
Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.50c 
Americana Alba. White. Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.50c 
Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Cornflower). Large, bright 
yellow flowers; sweetly scented and a popular sort for cutting; lasting 
well. Tr. Pkt.20c Oz.60c 
Mncrhota. Mixed Sweet Sultan. Tr. Pkt .15c Oz.50c 
CENTAUREA, WHITE LEAVED, (Dusty Miller) 
For borders, vases, baskets, etc. 
Candidissima. 6 inch. Silver gray foliage. 
Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz.50c Oz.$1.40 
Gymnocarpa. 24 inch. Fine, silvery foliage. 
Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.50c 
CENTAUREA (Hardy Cornflower) 
‘Dealbata. A native of Asia Minor, bearing distinct bright rose colored 
flowers; July to September; lVt to 2 feet. Tr. Pkt...30c Oz.. .$1.50 
‘Macrocephala. Large thistle-like golden yellow flowers borne freely 
during July and August; 3Vz feet. Tr. Pkt.25c Oz.$1.00 
‘Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing large 
violet-blue flowers from July to September. Tr. Pkt. ..15c Oz. ..50c 
CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer) 
‘Tomentosum. A desirable low-growing plant with silvery foliage and 
white flowers in June. Suitable for the rockery or for carpeting dry, 
sunny spots or for covering graves. Tr. Pkt.25c Oz.$1.00 
CHEIRANTHUS 
These are biennials. Very effective in the rockery or front of border. 
Allioni (Siberian Wallflower). Brilliant orange flowers. 
Tr. Pkt. 15c Oz .40c Vi lb .$1.25 
Linifolius (Alpine Wallflower). Flowers bright mauve. 
Tr. Pkt. 25c Oz .$1.00 
CHELONE 
Showy, hardy perennial bedding plant. Fine for cutting. 
Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
‘Barbata Torrey. Brilliant scarlet; 4 feet. $0.20 $0.80 
‘Barbata Mixed. Various colors; 4 feet. 20 .80 
CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT 
Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
Cynoglossum Amabile. An exceptional cut flower for 
under glass or outside. Blue. $0.15 $0.30 
Amabile Pink.25 .80 
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (Celosia Childsi) 
Very effective for beds and borders. Ball-shaped flowers resembling 
silky wool. Crimson, pink, yellow, or mixed. 
Tr. Pkt. 25c Oz .$1.25 
CHORIZANTHE (Turkish Rugging) 
Palmeri. Dense mat-like Statice flowers. Tr. Pkt. 10c Oz . 75c 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Hardy) 
‘Geisha (Cascade or Balcony Chrysanthemum). Provides a desirable 
pot plant; also suitable for hanging baskets and porch boxes. Pro¬ 
duces masses of single flowers in shades of pink, rose, yellow, and 
white. Seed sown in March will flower in September and October. 
Mixed colors. Tr. Pkt. 50c !4 oz. $1.50 
*Mawi. Rich pink flowers, silvery foliage, for borders or rockery; 
very hardy. Tr. Pkt. 50c 1/16 oz. $1.00 
A. B. C. "PRIVATE STOCK" (ERIKSSON'S STRAIN) DWARF MIXED PETUNIA IS SUPERIOR 
