‘^FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS” 
MISCELLANEOUS ANNUALS—Continued 
A ivell grown pot specimen for spring sales of Dwarf Celosia 
CELOSIA—Contimiecl 
Thompsoni Magnifica. Ours is a fine even strain of this popu¬ 
lar variety with a complete color mixture. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 65c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
CRISTATA. The popular Cockscomb type. After extensive trials 
the past season we have found reselected strains in the dwarf 
type that are uniformly large combed and of even dwarf habit. 
Fine for specimen pot work in spring. 
*Dwarf Empress. 15 in. Crimson combs with deep reddish 
leaves. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 65c. 
*Dwarf Golden Yellow. 15 in. Yellow combs with light green 
foliage. Tr. pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 65c. 
* Dwarf Mixture. 15 in. A choice mixture of all colors in this 
class with both light and dark foliage. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 65c. 
Tall Mixture. 40 in. Mixture of all colors in the tall class. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 65c. 
CHILDSII. An attractively different type with knobs or ball-like 
formations on the end of each branch. 80% true. 
Crimson Rose Mixture 
Each: Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.35. 
CENTAUREA—Continued 
IMPERIALIS. (Sweet Sultan). 7500 s. Thistle-like flowers, 
larger than the Cyanus type. 
Amaranth Red, Brilliant Rose, 
Deep Lavender, Delicate Lilac, 
White, Formula Mixture. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
AMERICANA. 2400 s. Still larger than the Imperialis. Valuable 
for retail growers but doesnT stand shipping well. 
Lilac, the preferred color. White, and Mixture of the two colors. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
DUSTY MILLERS. The white-leaved kinds for border work. 
Candidissima. 7500 s. 6 in. The slow growing kind that must 
be started early. Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.50. 
Gymnocarpa. 7300 s. 24 in. Heaviest and most rapid grower 
of the Dusty Millers. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
For the hardy Centaurea Montana, see page 44. 
For Chinese Forget-Me-Not see Cynoglossum, page 32. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Annual) 
9000 s. A valuable after ’Mum crop. Should be spaced at least 
12 x 12 in. Respond especially well to electric light forcing. 
Burridgeanum (Ca- 
rinatum). White with 
crimson zone and 
brown eye. 
* Northern Star (Ca- 
rinatum). White with 
yellow zone and 
brown eye. 
Eastern Star (Sege- 
tum). Pale lemon, 
golden zone with 
brown eye. 
Evening Star (Sege- 
tum). Golden-yellow 
with yellow eye. 
* Eldorado (Segetum). 
Golden-yellow with 
brown eye. 
Gloria Alba (Sege¬ 
tum). White with 
yellow zone and yel¬ 
low eye. 
Morning Star (Sege¬ 
tum). Lemon with 
yellow zone and yel¬ 
low eye. 
Mixture of all colors 
in this annual cut 
flower type. 
Chrysanthemum Segetum—a very ex¬ 
cellent spring cut-flower item and 
easily handled. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 25c. 
For Hardy Chrysanthemum, see page 44. 
CENTAUREA 
Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan). 6700 s. Similar to the 
Imperialis type but not quite as tall and earlier flowering. 18 in. 
high, thistle-like flowers, bright yellow. Forces well indoors. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 40c. 
CYANUS. (Bachelor Button or Cornflower). 6500 s. Very free 
flowering; useful either for spring forcing (responds well to 
electric light treatment) or for June and July flowering out¬ 
doors from a fall sowing. We list only the new reselected strains. 
*Blue Boy. The standard market color. 
Black Boy. Deep maroon. * Pinkie. Attractive rose. 
Red Boy. Carmine-rose. Snow Man. Pure white. 
Formula Mixture of all colors in this class. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 40c; 4 ozs., $1.30; 1 lb., $4.00. 
Jubilee Gem. The new dwarf compact strain for pots and bed¬ 
ding. 12 to 15 in. Deep blue flowers. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Excess water rots the roots of 
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CINERARIA 
A June sowing will make 5 in. pots for Xmas. The following 
comprises All the Best” in varieties taken from our extensive 
annual trials. 
BERLIN MARKET. 110,000 s. Medium large flowered; fairly 
dwarf. 
Dark Blue Dark Crimson 
Each: Tr. pkt., 50c; %4 oz., $1.25. 
’^'Weisensee Strain Mixed. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; Vqa oz.. $1.60; %2 oz., $2.75. 
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. 110,000 s. Large flowered fairly tall 
strain for large specimens. 
Azurea. Azure blue. Kermesina. Crimson. 
Sanguinea. Deep velvety crimson. 
Tr. pkt., 75c; %4 oz., $2.00. 
Gigantea. Crimson with white eye. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; Vq4 . oz., $2.25. 
Cineraria, stunting the growth. 
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