Double Cornflowers 
Centaurea cyanus fl. pi. 
Plants grow 2 to ft. tall, and produce continu¬ 
ously large double blooms on long stems throughout 
the summer and fall. Fine for beds, borders and 
cutting. Also called Bluet, Blue Bottle, Ragged 
Sailor, Ragged Robin and Bachelor’s Button. 
1697 Black Boy Dark maroon; appearsalmost black. 
1708 Blue Boy The true cornflower-blue shade. 
1728 Pinkie Lovely light pink; always popular. 
1736 Red Boy Deep glowing red, rich and showy. 
1886 Rose Exquisite shade of clear rose-pink. 
1737 Snow Man Pure glistening snow white. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 10^; Vi oz. 25^; oz. 70^. 
1885 Mixed Double Cornflowers All the above 
colors mixed. Pkt. 10^; Vi oz. 20f!; oz. 50>;. 
Jubilee Gem Cornflower 
Pkt. 15(1. 
7722 COLLECTION 
6 Pkts. —one each of the above 6 separate 
named cornflowers (value bOfi) for only 
40 ^ 
1882 Jubilee Gem [R] Dwarf, compact plants; dark, double blue flowers. 1ft. 
Fine for edgings, borders, rock gardens and pots. Pkt. 15(!; Vi oz. 60(1. 
1951 Lilac Lady Bushy compact plants, 1 ft. high, are covered with large 
double flowers opening deep mauve, changing to a pleasing shade of lilac with 
age. Fine for borders and edgings. Pkt. 15(1; Vs oz. 60(1; Vi oz. $1.00. 
Giant Sweet Sultans Centaurea lnnperialis[^ 
Most desirable for garden decoration and cutting. They bloom freely for many 
weeks during the summer; succeed best in rich, well-drained soil, and in sections 
where the summers are not very hot. The giant, long-stemmed, sweet-scented 
flowers are exquisitely fringed and most gracefu^ in appearance. Plants grow 
3 ft. tall and do well in either full sun or half-shade. 
Any of these: 
Pkt. 10(1; Vi oz. 30^; 
1/2 OZ. 50(1. 
1870 Lilac A beautiful and pleasing shade of lilac.. 
1871 Dark Purple Massive blooms of rich purple.. 
1875 Rose An unusually lovely clear rose. 
1869 Pure White Wonderfully pure and glistening 
1872 Amaranth-Red Magnificent deep wine-red color which has become most 
popular for cut-flower purposes. Pkt. 10(1; Vi oz. 30(1; Vi oz. 50(1. 
1876 Giant Sweet Sultans, All Colors Mixed All the lovely colors in a 
glorious mixture, some have centers different in color from the outer petals and 
they are most attractive. Pkt. 10(1; Vi oz. 25(1; Vi oz. 40(1; oz. 70(1. 
Six Artistic and Beautiful Sweet Sultans 
Lilac, Dark Purple, Rose. Amaranth-Red, Pure White, 
and Yellow (Suaveolens). 
7817 COLLECTION—6 Pkts .—one each of these six separate 
* * colors (value 60(1) for only 
35(z{ 
2752 Yellow (Suaveolens) Exquisite, rich pure yellow flowers; slightly smaller 
in size han the above Sweet Sultans. Very showy alone or combined with other 
colors. Sweet scented. Xyi ft. Pkt. 10^; Vi oz. 25(1; Vi oz. 40^. 
1884 Light Pink (Moschata rosea) Good-sized flowers of a delicate and de¬ 
lightful light pink shade. Musk-scented. Pkt. 10(1; Vi oz. 30(1; Vi oz. 50(1. 
2754 Sweet Sultans, Mixed (Moschata) Somewhat smaller flowered and not 
quite so tall growing as the Giant Sweet Sultans. Many pretty colors. Musk- 
scented flowers. Pkt. 10(1; Vi oz. 25^; Vi oz. 40(1; oz. 70(1. 
Centaurea Americana— the/argent o/a// Basket Flower 
1878 Lilac The plants grow 3 ft. tall and produce a great display of mammoth- 
size, thistle-like blooms during July and August. The individual flowers measure 
about 4 in. across when fully expanded. They are composed of long, delicate 
lilac-blue petals; fine for garden decoration and cutting. The largest of all the 
annual centaureas. Pkt. 10(1: Vi oz. 25(1; Vi oz. 40(1. 
Giant Sweet Sultan 
W. Alice Burpee Co. 
Centaurea Americana Pkt. lOjf. 
Cotula barbata Pkt* 25^« 
Cotula 
1959 Barbata [g| Unusual and interest¬ 
ing. Plants are low, neat and compact, 
about 4 in. high, and from them, in 
every direction, are thrown out slender 
stems each bearing a small, golden yel¬ 
low, button-like flower about ^ in. in 
diameter. Always attracts attention. 
Pkt. 25^; Vie oz. 75^; Vs oz. $1.25. 
CrepiS Hawk's Beard 
1958 Rosea Bright rose flowers borne 
profusely on tufted plants 1 ft. tall. 
Blooms freely and continuously through¬ 
out the summer. Fine for edgings and 
most useful as cut flowers. 
Pkt. 10^; Vi oz. 35^; Vi oz. 60^. 
CupheS Mexican Cigar Plant 
1931 Firefly Somewhat fluted, deep 
rosy scarlet flowers deepening to al¬ 
most purple at the center. The semi¬ 
dwarf, compact plants grow about 1 ft. 
high and 1 ft. across, and when in bloom 
make an attractive display in beds or 
borders. Bloom in 5 months from seed. 
Pkt. 25(1; Vis oz. 750; Vs oz. $1.25. 
Cynoslossum 
Chinese Forget-me-not [0 
Graceful, loose sprays of large, forget- 
me-not-like flowers, produced through¬ 
out the summer on strong plants. Of 
easiest culture, succeeding in ordinary 
soil. A choice garden flower. 
1900 Amabile Blue Turquoise-blue 
with somewhat lighter center. 20 in. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 400. 
18SK) Amabile Pink Bright. 20 in. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
1899 Blue Bird Vivid cadet-blue flow¬ 
ers with a distinct luster which accentu¬ 
ates the beautiful blue color. Many 
long, upright stems. 20 in. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
1895 Firmament Dwarf bushy plants, 
15 in. high, covered with bright indigo- 
blue flowers. A “blue” gem for beds, 
borders, edgings and rock gardens. 
Pkt. 150; Vie oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
Cypress Vine § 
Quick-growing climber with attractive, 
trumpet-shaped flowers, 1 to IK in. 
across, the petals of which form a per¬ 
fect star. Excellent for training on 
porches, trellises, string, wire or poles. 
July until late fall. 10 to 12 ft. 
2921 White A charming variety. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 200; Vi oz. 350. 
2919 Scarlet A very rich color. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 200; Vi oz. 350. 
2923 Mixed Scarlet and white flowers 
in contrast to the fern-like foliage. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 150; Vi oz. 250. 
For explanation of symbols: 
Bl El ® !B O ond § see page 38. 
