Showy in the border, the plumed varieties being espe¬ 
cially attractive in large beds. All are useful for cutting. 
The flowers retain their color even when dry. 
Cristata, Dwarf Empress (Cockscomb). Enormous crim¬ 
son heads like a cockscomb; dark bronze foliage. This 
makes a fine display in borders. Ht. 10 in. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
ysoz. 20 cts.; 34 oz - 45 cts.; oz. $1.40; %lb. $4.75. 
Cristata, Dwarf Mixed (Cockscomb). These dwarf¬ 
growing varieties are fine for borders and bloom all 
summer. Ht. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; rgoz. 15 cts.; 34 oz - 
30 cts.; oz. 90 cts.; 34Ih. $3. 
Plumosa, Ostrich Plumed, Mixed. Of pyramidal growth 
with superb pointed plumes, making grand pot-plants 
and gorgeous beds; bloom outdoors from July until 
September. Thrive best in a fairly rich soil. Ht. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; )4oz. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; )4Ib. $1.25. 
Childsi, Mixed (Chinese Woolflower). The plants of this 
unusual type, 2 to 3 feet high, produce many branches, 
each bearing a globe-shaped brilliant brush. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
y%oz. 15 cts.; \i°z. 20 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; }4Ib. $2. 
Centaurea 
These old-fashioned favorites are easy to grow, take 
care of themselves, and bloom continuously. Thin out 
plants to 10 inches apart. For borders and cutting. 
Imperialis, Mixed (Giant Sweet Sultan). Exquisitely 
fringed, graceful, fragrant flowers in delightful colors 
on long stems for cutting. They keep fresh a long 
time. They like a rich, loose soil. Ht. 234 ft. Pkt. 10 Celosia plumosa 
cts.; 3T°z. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 34lb. $1.20; lb. $3.75. 
Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan). Showy, large, bright yellow, fragrant flowers popular 
with florists. Ht. 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34 oz - 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 341 b. $1.20; lb. $3.75. 
Cyanus, Double Blue Emperor (Cornflower). An improved strain of the original old-fashioned 
Cornflower. The flowers are much larger, very full, and of a more intense shade of blue, 
with nice long stems for cutting. Popular for roadstand sale. Ht. 2 to 3 ft. 
Cyanus, Double Rose. Rose flowers, contrasting nicely with Double Blue Emperor. Ht. 2 to 3 ft. 
Cyanus, Double Mixed. Including blue, carmine, maroon, mauve, rose, and white. Ht. 2 to 3 ft. 
Each of above three, pkt. 10 cts.; x /a.oz. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 341b. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50 
Cyanus, Jubilee Gem. A dwarf Cornflower with 
compact, 12-inch plants, literally covered with 
flowers. The foliage, distinct from other Corn¬ 
flowers, forms a bright green tuft. The very 
double flowers are a dark, vivid blue. Makes 
an excellent pot-plant for growing in cold 
greenhouse. Ideal for edging, borders, and for 
cutting. Seed sown outside in the fall gives 
spring flowers; spring-sown seed, summer flow¬ 
ers. Pkt. 20 cts.; 34oz. 30 cts.; 34 oz * 50 cts.; 
oz. $1.50; 34lb. $5. 
White-Leaved Centaureas 
Candidissima. Valuable for its lanced, silvery 
foliage for edging, contrasting nicely with beds 
of red flowers. Seed germinates very slowly 
and normally low. Ht. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
34oz. 25 cts.; 34°z. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
Gymnocarpa. Silver, fern-like leaves. Ht. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 10cts.; 34 oz - 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; }^lb. $1. 
Cheiranthus 
Allioni (Siberian Wallflower). A biennial but 
best grown as an annual, blooming the first 
year from seed. The 12-inch plants bear a 
profusion of dazzling, fiery orange flowers in 
upright spikes. Easily grown and fine for the 
rock-garden. Popular for bedding. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
Cheiranthus Allioni 34 oz - 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 34Ih. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.35. 
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