Flower Seeds 
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CARNATION 
Dianthus Caryophyllus ( Aug.'Mar.J 
The Chabaud and Enfant de Nice Carnations are the most 
satisfactory garden types as they bloom within a few months 
after being sown and continue to produce flowers in great pro¬ 
fusion indefinitely. Sow the seed in boxes in the fall or early 
spring. The florists' varieties are propagated from cuttings. 
CHABAUD'S EVERBLOOMING—Very free blooming, 
produces a large percentage of double flowers. Flesh Pink, 
White, Crimson, Rose-Pink, Cardinal-Red, Salmon-Rose, 
Yellow —Any of the above. Per pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 85c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 7 colors, 85c. 
CHABAUD'S GIANT MIXED—Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 75c. 
ENFANT DE NICE—The result of a cross between Cha- 
baud's Giant Improved and Carnation Perpetual. The 
plants are of robust, upright habit, with long, strong stalks 
bearing flowers 2'/2 to 3 inches in diameter. This strain is 
magnificent and so far the last word in Carnations. May 
be treated as an annual. The color comes about 75 per 
cent true from seed and about 90 per cent of the plants 
come double. Red, Rose, Light Salmon, White, Striped— 
Any of the above. Per pkt., 25c; tV oz., $1.50. Finest 
Mixed. Pkt., 25c; tV oz., 75c. 
CASTOR OIL BEAN—See Ricinus. 
CELOSIA 
Coc\scomb ( Feb.'May ) 
Very attractive and showy annual, producing massive heads 
of rich shades of crimson and yellow flowers. Does best 
started in a hotbed and transplanted into very rich soil after 
warm weather has set it. Set the plants a foot or more apart. 
Tender annuals. 
PLUMOSA MAGNIFICA (Improved Feathered Cockscomb) 
-—A new variety, superior to the older sorts, of pyramidal 
growth attaining a height of 3 feet and producing feathery 
plumes of the most brilliant colors. Mixed. Pkt., 10 c; 
Va oz., 40c. 
PLUMOSA MAGNIFICA, YELLOW—Pkt., 15c; J4 oz., 
50c. 
PLUMOSA MAGNIFICA, CRIMSON—Pkt., 15c; J4 oz., 
50c. 
PLUMOSA MAGNIFICA, SCARLET—Pkt., 15c; >4 oz., 
50c. 
PRIDE OF CASTLE GOULD—Beautiful plants for pot 
culture or for bedding. Of pyramidal compact habit,, at¬ 
taining a height of 2 to 3 feet, with immense fine feathered 
heads, in wide range of colors. Prize Strain. Pkt., 25c. 
CHILDSI or CHINESE WOOLFLOWER—This attractive 
variety grows 2 to 3 feet high, bearing on long stems 
brilliant flowers that look like balls of silky wool; very 
effective in the garden. Crimson, Yellow and Mixed. Each 
10c per pkt.; |/4 oz., 50c. 
CRISTATA GLASGOW PRIZE—A dwarf crimson variety, 
6 or 8 inches high, with very wide combs. Valuable for 
borders and edging. Pkt., 15c; iV oz., 65c. 
CRISTATA GIANT EMPRESS—Wide blood red combs, 
brown foliage, dwarf. Pkt., 15c; tV oz., 45c. 
CRISTATA DWARF YELLOW—Pkt., 15c; Yr oz., 75c. 
CRISTATA DWARF MIXED—Extra select mixture of rich 
colors. Pkt., 10 c. 
CRISTATA TALL CRIMSON— V/ 2 to 2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
CLEOME PIJNGENS 
Spider Flower (Mar.'May) 
ROSE QUEEN—The plants grow 3 to 4 feet tall and are 
well branched,, with heads of curious-shaped rose colored 
flowers; annual. Used extensively in the mixed border and 
among shrubbery. Sow seed in the open when the ground 
becomes warm. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 30c. 
Centaurea Imperialis 
CENTAIJREA 
CYANUS —-Bachelor Button or Cornflower 
( Sept.'Apr. J 
Of easy culture, sow the seed either in the fall or spring in 
boxes to transplant or sow where the plants are to remain and 
thin to 4 inches. 
JUBILEE GEM—Double blue flowers. Annual; height, 1 
foot. Pkt., 20 c; Vs oz., 60c. 
DOUBLE BLUE—Large semi-double blue flowers; plants of 
vigorous growth. Pkt., 10 c; V 4 oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE PINK—Clear rose-pink. Pkt., 10c; */4 oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE WHITE—Pure white. Pkt., 10c; */4 oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE MAUVE—Pkt., 10 c; 1/4 oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE RUBY—Pkt., 10c; <4 oz., 25c. 
Collection of one packet each of the above 6 Double Sorts, 
50c. 
DOUBLE MIXED—Pkt., 10 c; *4 oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
IMPERIALIS —Royal Sweet Sultan (Sept.'Apr.J 
The large thistle-like blossoms are borne on long strong 
stems; when cut will last in good condition for several days; 
2|/2 feet tall. Sow in the fall or early spring so that they may 
perfect their flowers before very hot weather comes. 
PURE WHITE. ROSE, PURPLE, LAVENDER, AMAR¬ 
ANTH RED, and YELLOW (Suaveolens). 
Any of the above colors. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 30c. 
MIXED COLOR.S—Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
VARIOUS CENTAUREAS 
AMERICANA—A splendid native annual variety; grows V /2 
feet high and bears immense thistle-like blooms of rosy 
lavender color. Pkt., 10 c; I /4 oz., 25c. 
MONTANA (Perennial Cornflower)—Hardy perennial sort, 
growing 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flowers during 
luly and August. Pkt., 10 c; |4 oz., 40c. 
CANDIDISSIMA, WHITE LEAVED, or DUSTY MILLER 
—Grown for its silvery white foliage; used for borders, 
carpet bedding; 1 foot; perennial. Pkt., 15c; *4 oz., 70c. 
“How to Raise Flowers from Seed”—Inside Front Cover 
