The Celosias Are an Interesting Flower Family 
Calliopsis (Annual) 
33 CALLIOPSIS. A very showy annual in 1 
bloom from early summer until frost. Single 
or double. All colors mi.xed. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 50c. 
34 CAMPANULA. Canterbury Bells. New 
Annual Single. A new variety which 
blooms from seed in less than six months. 
Plants grow from 2 to feet high and 
each produces from 6 to 8 spikes of bloom. 
Originator’s stock seed in a selected mix¬ 
ture only. Pkt. 10c. 
35 CANDYTUFT. Dwarf, profuse bloomer 
of easy culture. Useful for bedding and 
borders. Red, Lavender, Pink, Crimson, 
White and Choice Mixed. Each, pkt. 10c; 
oz. 40c. 
36 CANNA. Indian Shot. Although these 
are generally planted from roots, they may 
be grown from seeds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
37 CANARY-BIRD-VINE. One of the 
most charming annual climbers, bearing 
hundreds of pretty, fringed, bright yellow 
llowers, which resemble a canary bird with 
expanded wings. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. 
38 CARNATION. Marguerite. These are 
the most satisfactory of the annual Pinks, 
and will bloom in four months after sowing 
the seed. The flowers are large, fragrant 
and are produced continuously. If slightly 
protected the first winter, they will revive j 
the following spring and bloom during that 
whole season. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
39 CARDINAL CLIMBER (Ipomoea 
Quamoclit hybrida). In a warm, sunny 
location with good soil, it often reaches a ! 
height of 20 feet. The vines are clothed 
with palmlike, rich green leaves, be- j 
spangled with clusters of fiery scarlet, 
tubular spear-shaped flowers, measuring 
about 1^ inches across. Pkt. 10c. ' 
40 CORNFLOWER (Centaurea cyanus). 
Also known as Blue Bottle, Ragged Robin, 
Bachelors Button. An old favorite garden 
annual. Double Blue, Pink, White, and I 
Mixed. Each, pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
41 C., Jubilee Gem. A dwarf Cornflower 
with 1-foot, compact plant literally covered , 
with dark but vivid double blue flowers. In I 
addition to its garden value it makes a I 
splendid jx)t-plani. Sow outside in the I 
autumn for spring flowering, in the spririg ' 
for summer flowering, anti at intervals for \ 
continuous bloom. Pkt. 1 5c; 2 pkts. for 25c. 
42 CENTAUREA imperialis. Sweet Sultan. 
Gigantic, beautiful, sweet-scented llowers j 
borne on long stems. Mixed. Pkt. lOc; 
oz.Sl.(M). 
43 C., White-leaved. Dusty Miller. Grown I 
for its silver foliage. Fine for edging and ' 
hanging-baskets. Pkt. lOc; | 
44 CERASTIUM tomentosum. Snow-in- 
Summer. Dwarf, white-leaved edging plant. 
Flowers white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
45 CHRYSANTHEMUM, Annual. Plants 
2 feet high, bearing in profusion large, 
daisy-like flowers on good stems. Quite 
distinct from the hardy perennial and 
autumn-flowering varieties. Mixed colors. 
Single or double. Each, pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
46 CINERARIA grandiflora, Prize Mixed. 
One of the most ornamental and useful 
plants for conservatory and house decora¬ 
tions. Medium tall. Pkts. 60c and $1.00. 
47 C., Cremer’s Prize Strain. Pkts. 75c 
and $1.50. 
48 CLARKIA. One of the prettiest and 
showiest hardy annuals. They are useful 
for hanging-baskets, for vases, and as 
edging plants. Grow in partial shade. 
They bloom through midsummer to late 
autumn. l }/2 ft. Pkt. 10c. 
CASTOR-OIL BEAN. See Ricinus. 
Centaurea imperialis 
49 CELOSIA cristata. Crested Cockscomb. 
Very desirable annual of easy culture. 
Large, comb-like heads. Excellent border 
plants; very good for pots. Dry nicely for 
winter bouquets. Red and Mixed. Each, 
pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
50 C. plumosa. Feathered Cockscomb. Very 
decorative plant for the garden. The 
feather plumes are excellent for cutting. 
Can also be cut and dried for winter use. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
C., Royal Velvet. See Novelties, page 2. 
51 CHINESE WOOLFLpWER (Celosia I 
Childsi). This is a unique form of the 
Feathered Cockscomb, growing 2 to 3 feet 
high, each branch terminated with a large 
head that looks as if made of silky wool. 
Effective in beds and highly interesting for 
cutting, as they can be dried and retain 
their bright color for weeks. Mixed or 
Scarlet. Each, pkt. 10c. 
52 COBytA scandens. Cup-and-Saucer 
Vine. Well-known climber of rapid growth, 
producing large, bell-shaped blossoms. In 
sowing, [jiace the seeds edgewise, and 
merely cover with light soil. Blue and 
White, Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
53 CLEOME, Rose Queen. Spider Plant. 
Showy. 4 ft. Pkt. 10c. 
CONVOLVULUS. See Morning-Glory. 
54 COLEUS, Large-leaved Hybrids. Pop- j 
ular bedding plant with beautifully colored 
foliage. Easily grown from seed if kept in 
warm tetnperature. Pkt. 25c. 
55 COSMOS, Sensation. Mammoth 
flowers, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, on 
long, strong stems. Blooms in 10 weeks 
from seeding. 4 ft. 
Pinkie. Rose-pink. 
Purity. White. 
Cardinal. Red. 
Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 15c; 2 pkts. for 25c 
56 Cosmos, Orange Flare. An early-flow¬ 
ering strain, blooming in four months from 
seed. Marigold-like foliage. Grows 2 to 
3 feet tall, bushy. Deep brilliant orange 
blooms. Profuse bloomer. Pkt. 10c. 
57 C., Klondyke. Same as above, but a 
clear orange-yellow. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
58 C., Lady Lenox. A giant-flowering 
strain that blooms profusely. Pink, White, 
or Mixed. Each, pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
59 C., Early Summer-flowering. Large 
flowers with broad petals. Comes into 
bloom in July, continuing until frost. 
Compact growth. Profuse bloomer. 4 ft. 
Crimson, Pink, White, and Mixed. Each, 
pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
60 C., Double-crested. This is an entirely 
new class of Cosmos that blooms very early 
and produces double-crested flowers of 
exceptional beauty. The grower does not 
claim that all plants have double flowers 
(the fields show about 50 per cent), but the 
ones that do not show double are dreams 
of beauty. Pink, White, Crimson, and 
Mixed. Each, pkt. 15c. 
61 CYPRESS VINE (Ipomoea Quamo¬ 
clit). A very graceful annual climber with 
feathery foliage and beautiful, star-like 
flowers. Scarlet, White, or Mixed. Each, 
pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
62 CYNOGLOSSUM. Chinese Forget-me- 
not. Of easiest culture, forming strong 
plants 1E 2 to 2 feet high and producing 
through the summer months sprays of in¬ 
tense blue forget-me-not-like flowers, deli¬ 
cately sweet scented. Pkt. 10c; ^oz. 40c. 
C., Firmament. See Novelties, page 2. 
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