^^Flower Seeds for Florists*^ 
MISCELLANEOUS ANNUALS-Continued 
CANDYTUFT—Continued 
Miniature Gem. A nice very early flowering rock or border plant. 
Same as above but 4 in. high. White. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; ^4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 75c. 
UMBELLATA. A popular spring cut flower. Sow in January, plant 
out 8 X 10 in. The starred (*) varieties we find best for market 
growing. 
* Carmine Flesh-Pink *Rose Cardinal 
Crimson *Lavender (Lilac) White 
And our special Formula Mixture. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 40c; 4 ozs., $1.00. 
Dwarf Hybrids Mixture. An attractive 3 to 4 in. miniature of 
above. Very early. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
For Perennial Candytuft, see Iberis, page 47. 
CARNATION 
14,000 S. From an early sowing planted outdoors, preferably 
under eloth protection, and disbudded, these strains, with the 
exception of Engelmann’s, will produce a nice crop of summer 
Carnations for cutting. Some supporting necessary. 
Engelmann’s Gold Medal Mixture (Perpetual Flowering). 
Shouldn’t be confused with the following strictly outdoor varieties. 
A hybrid mixture of the Perpetual or greenhouse types containing 
many original colors. We handle only the originator’s seed. 
Originator’s pkt., $1.50. 
Marguerite Double Mixture. 15-20 inch. A very free flowering 
summer carnation. Ours is a reselected strain of this old garden 
favorite. 
Tr. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
*CHABAUD’S GIANT IMPROVED STRAIN. Our trials this 
summer favored this new reselected type to all others for greater 
percentage of large fully double flowers and trueness to color. 
Deep Salmon 
(Aurora) 
Flesh-Pink 
(Reine Rose) 
*Cardinal Red 
(Sparkler) 
Crimson 
(Blood Red) 
*Deep Rose 
(Rose Queen) 
Each: Tr. pkt., 30c; Vi oz., 65c; 1 oz., $2.25 
ENFANT DE NICE. A fine standard strain, 
Red, Rose, Salmon, White, 
Each: Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.00. 
Aurora, Deep salmon rose. Tr. pkts. only 50c. 
For the hardy Carnation Grenadin, see page 45 
For Castor Bean, see Ricinus page 38. 
♦White 
(Jeanne Dionis) 
Yellow 
(Marie Chabaud) 
Formula Mixture of all 
colors in this class. 
Formula Mixture 
CELOSIA 
28,000 S. Easy to grow, fine for spring pot plants, beds, and 
borders as well as showy mass effects, all characterize Celosia and 
help to explain the rapid increase in popularity of this showy 
annual. For outdoor bedding and border work, seed may be sown 
direct as soon as warm weather sets in, or sown in pots earlier 
for transplanting. Recently introduced strains, especially in the 
dwarf classes, are very uniform in habit. 
Spicata. 5 ft. Very narrow upright row. Bright rose flowers that 
dry well. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.25. 
Plumosa. Plumed or feathery type producing spire-like branches 
mostly from base of plant. The new dwarf varieties are finding 
wide use both for bedding and as spring pot plants. The taller 
strains are very showy and may be used for cutting. 
♦Dwarf Fiery Feather (Pyramidalis). 12 in. Very attractive 
pyramid formation with fiery red spires. The standard variety. 
♦Dwarf Golden Feather (PjTamidalis). 15 in. Same as 
above but slightly taller and golden yellow. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 60c; % oz., $2.00. 
Fiery Feather Celosia 
Tall Scarlet Plume. 4 ft. Brilliant crimson-scarlet. Very color¬ 
ful for fall borders and for cutting. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.25. 
Tall Golden Plume. Same as above except in color. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.25. 
Thompson! Magnifica. Ours is a fine even strain of this popular 
variety with a complete color mixture. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; ^/4 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. 12 in. Large crimson combs with deep reddish 
leaves. Tr. pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 65c. 
♦Dwarf Golden Yellow. 12 in. Yellow comhs with light green 
foliage. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 50c. 
Glasgow Prize. (Pres. Thiers). 12 to 15 in. Deep crimson combs 
set in bright green leaves. 
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; Vs oz., 65c. 
♦Royal Velvet. (New—Received honorable mention in ’38 All 
America trials). An absolutely uniform strain of semi-tall “Cocks¬ 
comb” Celosia. Crimson combs borne well above foliage on 24 to 
30 in. stems. Reddish green foliage. Fine for cutting or decora¬ 
tive work. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 90c; 1 oz., $3.25. 
Tall Mixture. 40 in. Mixture of all colors in the tall class. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 65c. 
CHILDSII. Chinese Woolflower. 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 
Flame of Fire. 14 in. A fine dwarf compact strain. More 
solidly compact than above and some later flowering. Must be 
started early. 
Tr. pkt., 30c; Vi oz., $1.00. 
Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan). 6700 S. Similar to the Im- 
perialis 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. 
Dwarf Fiery Feather Celosia has possibilities for North and South that are worth studying. 
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