PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 
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CASTOR OIL BEAN (Ricinus). Per. 
Very rapid-growing foliage plant: sow January 
to April. Germination period 2 weeks. Sanguineus 
(6 feet), green, red-veined leaves, red staLks and 
fruit; Zanzibariensis (12 feet), green and bronze 
leaves. Pkts., 10c. 
CATANANCHE coerulea. Per. 
Lavender-blue, cornflower-like flowers, on long, 
slender stems for borders and cutting; sow March 
to August. Pkt., 10c. 
Celosia, Cockscomb 
Type, and (right) 
Flumosa 
CELOSIA (Cockscomb). 
Crimson, rose, and yellow dense heads and 
plumes; sow March to May. Germination period 
7 to 10 days. 
Cockscomb type: Dwarf 
1 foot). Amaranth Red. 
Plumosa (Feathered 
type; 2 V 2 feet): Crim¬ 
son; Yellow; Pride of 
Castle Gould Mixed. 
Childsii (Chinese Wool- 
flower; 2 feet): Mixed. 
Pkts., 10c. 
CENTAUREA Americana 
(Basket Flower) 
Large, feathery lilac 
flowers somewhat resem¬ 
bling an interwoven bas¬ 
ket, on a handsome annual 
plant; 4 feet; sow October 
to May. Germination per- The “Basket Flower,” 
iod 2 weeks. Pkt., 10c. Centaurea Americana 
CENTAUREA cyanus (Cornflower) (Bachelor's Button). 
Blue, rose, plum, and white flowers for beds and 
bouquets; sow November to May. Germination 
period 10 to 15 days. 
Very doube, re-selected Florist Strains (3 feet): 
Blue Boy, pure deep blue. 
Pinkie, rose pink. 
Snow Man, white. 
Mixed. Pkts., 10c. 
Dwarf bedding type (1 foot): 
Jubilee Gem, deep blue. Very useful for both 
bedding and cutting. 
Lilac Lady, (New), mauve-lilac. Pkts., 15c. 
CENTAUREA Imperialis (Sweet Sultan). 
Pink, lavender, purple, white, and yellow fragrant 
flowers like large, soft thistles; 2% feet; sow 
November to May. Germination period 2 wee.ks. 
Amaranth Red, Purple, Lavender, Pink, and 
Mixed; Suaveolens, yellow. Pkts., 10c. 
CERASTIUM Biebersteinii (Snow in Summer). Per. 
White flowers and silvery foliage for sunny edg¬ 
ings and rockery; 8 inches; sow January to .June. 
Pkt., 10c. 
CHIERANTHUS Allioni (Siberian Wallflower). 
Dazzling, bright orange or golden yellow flowers, 
produced freely from early spring to summer; 
1 foot; sow September to March. Germination 
period 2 weeks. Vivid Orange; Golden Redder, 
newer, deep yellow. Pkts., 10c. 
