Castor Bean - Ricinus 
Ornamental plants of stately growth, tropical appearing foliage and 
brilliantly colored seed pods. Annual. Of tall growth. 
2093 ESP SPIRE. A wonderful variety with leaves of bronzy green, 
and brilliant rosy crimson spikes. Very showy, 6 feet tall. Pkt.. 10c; 
oz., 30c; Vi lb., $1.00. 
2095 ZANZIBARIENSIS MIXES. Immense leaves. Height, 10 feet. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Vi lb., 75c. 
CEI>OSIA. (See Cockscomb). 
Centaurea 
IMPERlAIiIS (Sweet Sultan). These beautiful flowers have deeply 
fringed petals. They are graceful in form and delicately scented. Be¬ 
cause they have long stems and keep fresh a long time, they are 
especially desirable for cutting. Annual. Height, 2 Vi feet. 
1404 MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
1380 DUSTY MILDER (Gymnocarpa). White-leaved. Used for edging. 
Compact plants with silvery leaves. Bloom during late summer and 
fall. Annual. Height 1 foot. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 50c. 
Perennial Centaurea 
1406 MONTANA BLUE. Numerous large deep blue flowers somewhat re¬ 
sembling the annual cornflower. Flowers from June to September. 
Height 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 40c. 
CERASTIUM. (See Snow-in-Summer). 
CHEIRANTHUS. (See Siberian Wallflower). 
Chinese Forget-Me-Not - Cynoglossum 
1493 AMABILE. A glorified blue Forget-me-not which should be in every 
garden. Its long sprays of deep, clear blue flowers make it a splendid 
blue border plant, and it is a good cut flower. Blooms from June to 
September. Annual. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
Chinese Lantern - Physalis 
2005 PRANCHETI. Attractive orange-red balloon-like pods; fine for 
winter bouquets. Perennial. Height. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 40c. 
Chrysanthemum 
These plants provide in the garden masses of bloom which are inter¬ 
esting as cut flowers. Bloom profusely during the summer and fall. 
Annual. Height 2 feet. 
1415 DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 50c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, SINGLE HARDY. (See Shasta Daisy). 
Cineraria 
These are probably the most popular of our easily-grown winter pot 
plants for greenhouse or conservatory. For a supply of plants to cover 
the season seed should be sown from May to October. 
1425 HOLMES’ DWARF PRIZE MIXED. This large-flowering 
strain is grown for us by a specialist. It has been developed through 
selecting from the best giant strains, is extra large flowered, and 
covers the color range. Height 12 inches. Pkt., 25c; large pkt., $1.00. 
1427 BERLIN MARKET STRAIN. A little taller and somewhat larger 
flowered than the Multiflora nana strain. A popular strain, brilliant 
assortment of colors. Height 12 inches. Pkt., 25c; large pkt., $1.00. 
Clarkia 
1430 DOUBLE MIXED. This easily grown annual is not as much appre¬ 
ciated as it should be. The colors run from white through to pink and 
deep rose. It is free blooming and makes an excellent cut flower. The 
seed may be sown in the fall or spring. Blooms from July to October. 
Annual. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 85c. 
Cleome - Spider Flower 
1440 Pungens. A vigorous, rather coarse plant, well adapted to poor soil, 
useful among shrubs or in the corner of yard. Flowers are lavender, 
pink or white. Blooms from midsummer on. It will self-sow. Annual. 
Height 3Vi feet. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
Cobaea Scandens 
1445 CUP AND SAUCER VINE. This rapid growing vine is most at¬ 
tractive, being unusually graceful. Large, bell-shaped purple flowers, 
followed by plum-shaped fruits. Annual. Blooms from midsummer 
until frost. Height 20 feet. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; oz., 80c. 
Centaurea Imperialis (Sweet Sultan) 
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Chinese Lantern (Physalis) 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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