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Cosmos, the Glory of the Autumn Garden 
Cosmos® 
AMuaL 4 to 6 ft. July to Frost. Grace and 
brilliancy are the characteristics of Cosmos. 
No garden is complete without them. They 
are the most attractive Autumn flower and a 
pneral favorite with all. Early varieties begin 
flowering in July, but Cosmos reach the height 
of beauty in the Autumn when they become 
the conspicuous feature of the garden. 
These artistic flowers measure 3 to 4 inches 
across, are borne on long stems with feathery 
foliage, making them very graceful and de- 
sirable for bouquets. They are effective when 
planted in broad masses or against evergreens 
or fences. Cosmos are easy to grow. Sow in 
the Spring in the open ground and transplant 
to 18 inches apart. Try some of each of the 
following types. 
Mammoth Late Flowering 
This type grows 6 ft. tall and produces hundreds of the 
largest and finest blooms the latter part of September. 
8421 Pure White . 1 
3432 Crimson .I Pkt. 10 c 
3443 Light Pink . j 
Any of the above, Vi oa., 2Sc 
348T Collection. One packet each.25c 
8408 Mammoth Mixed. 
Vi oz., 20c; oz., 60c.Pkt. lOc 
Extra Early Giant Sensation 
This type of Cosmos grows 4 feet high and will bloom 
from July to frost. Marvelous blooms of exceptional 
site and artistic shape. 
3510 Crimson .I 
3521 Pinkie .I pkt. 15c 
3532 Purity . 
Any of the above. Vs oz-> 25c 
3543 Collection. One packet each.35c 
3554 Sensation Mixed. Vi oz., 40c.Pkt. 1 Oc 
Late Double Crested Cosmos 
This strain has double flowers. Some with broad outer 
petals, others round as a ball. Very artistic. 
3538 Pink Beauty .T 
3609 Crimson King.I pfct. 15 ^ 
3610 White Queen .| 
Any of the above. Vs 40c 
3612 Collection. One packet each. 35 c 
8621 Mixed. Vi oz., 50c.Pfct. 16c 
Extra Early Double Crested 
A new form which developed from the Late Double 
Crested Cosmos, growing 4 feet high and blooming in 
July. They produce about 60% double flowers. 
3622 Pink. 1 
3623 Crimson .L Pkt. 20c 
3624 White .J 
Any of the above. Vs oz., 50c 
3625 Collection. One packet each.60c 
3626 Mixed. Vi oz., 75c.Pkt. 16c 
Early Flowering Klondyke Cosmos 
A NEW STRAIN 
In most parts of the country the ordinary Klondyke 
Cosmos is practically unknown because of its late 
flowering habit. Now you can be assured of having 
flowers before frost with Orange Flare, a new strain 
which is in bloom less than four months from sowing. 
3627 Orange Flare. The color is a vivid orange 
with attractive light green foliage. 
Vs oiz., 25c.Pkt. lOc 
COWSLIP ® (D — Primula Verts 
Hardy Perennial. 6 in. April-May. A rock 
garden gem that likes a moist location. Sweet 
scented flowers with colors ranging from pure 
yellow and orange to the deepest scarlet and 
crimson. 
8680 Mixed 
Buist’s Mammodi Coatnoa 
Pkt. 18c 
