THE FEATHERED CELOSIAS ARE GORGEOUS FLOWERS 
Carnations hp 
Double Grenadin 
Excellent early, free-flowering, hardy perennial Carnations that 
are invaluable for cutting. Blooms first year from seed if sown early. 
Height 18 to 20 inches. 
Slack King. Crimson-maroon. Triumph Pink. Light rose. 
Cardinal-Red. Scarlet. White Gold. Soft yellow. 
Snow-White. Finest Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 60 cts. 
Earliest Dwarf Vienna 
Very large, free-flowering, dwarf Carnation, growing only 12 to 14 
inches high. Not as desirable as Grenadin for cutting but valuable 
for the hardy border. Double, Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) 
Also known as Bachelor’s Button, Bluet, Ragged Sailor, and 
Bluebottle. Extremely showy in the garden and fine for cutting. 
Ihey are easy to grow, take care of themselves, bloom continuously. 
New Extra-Double Strain 
_ The flowers of this strain are large, fully double, and the color 
mtensified. Long stems for cutting. 
Blue Boy. Rich blue. Red Boy. Deep red. 
Black Boy. Blackish maroon. Snowman. Pure white. 
Pinkie. Deep pink. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 40 cts. 
Finest Double, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 20 cts.; oz. .50 cts. 
Jubilee Gem. See Novelties and Specialties, page 0. 
Lilac Lady. See Novelties and Specialties, page 7. 
Celosia ha 
The dwarf Cockscombs are showy in the border, while the feathered 
or plumed varieties are especially attractive in large beds, and are 
useful for cutting. The flowers retain their color even when dry, 
and can be used in winter bouquets. 
White-leaved Centaureas . Dusty Millers 
Pine for bedding, vases and pots; also extensively used for edgings. 
Gandidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut; 1 foot. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Gymnocarpa. Fine-cut silvery foliage; Ij^ feet. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Celosia plumosa . Feathered Celosia 
Various Centaureas 
Planted in masses, the color effect is magnificent. The handsome 
plants are symmetrical in growth, averaging 2 feet in height, every 
branch bearing a pointed head or plume of richly colored bloom. 
Thompsonl magniflca. Crimson. Bright crimson. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Thompsonl magniflca. Yellow. Beautiful yellow. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Thompson! magniflca. Mixed. Colors range from clearest yellow 
to darkest blood-red. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. 40 cts. 
Pride of Castle Gould, Mixed. This Ostrich Plume Celosia is an 
entirely distinct type of C. pyramidalis plumosa and surpa.sses by 
far anything yet placed on the market. The colors range through 
blood-red, carmine, golden yellow, salmon, deep scarlet, orange, 
and wine-red. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Pyramidalis, Flame of Fire. A beautiful new type of attractive 
pyramidal habit, each branch ending in a well-rounded, large, 
solid flower-head of an intense fiery scarlet color. Blooms pro¬ 
fusely during the fall. IJ^ feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Lilli put. Golden Feather. An early-flowering strain 1feet high; 
graceful golden yellow plumes. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Lilllput, Fire Feather. Same neat habit as the preceding but with 
brilliant fiery red plumes. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Celosia plumosa Childsi . Chinese Woolflower 
A very valuable type with large flower-heads which have the 
appearance of silky balls of wool. Splendid for beds, borders, and 
for cutting. 2 feet. Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Celosia cristata . Cockscomb 
Very popular annuals of easy culture, i)roducing large, ornamental, 
comb-like heads like ruffled chenille. Prized for pots or summer 
flower-beds. 
Crimson Exhibition. From prize flowers and enormous combs. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Empress. Bright crimson, rich and velvety. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Centaurea ha, hp 
fl'he various varieties of this popular flower include such favorites 
as the Bachelor’s Buttons or Cornflowers and Sweet Sultans, old- 
fashioned flowers of easiest culture. 
Giant Sweet Sultans {Centaurea imperialh) 
I'incst of all Sweet Sultans for cut-flower purposes. The beautiful, 
sweef-scented, artistic-shaped flowers are borne on long, strong 
stems; when cut and put in water will last for several days in good 
condition. 2 to 3 feet. 
Amaranth. Red. Brilliant Rose Deep Lavender 
White Delicate Lilac Choice Mixed 
Purple Each, pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native annual variety, 
growing 3 feet high and bearing immense, thistle-like blooms of a 
rosy lavender color. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Grows 2 feet high and bears 
large, violet-blue flowers from July to September. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Cornflower). Large 
bright yellow flowers; sweetly scented. Pkt. 10 cts.; }4oz. 25 cts 
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Centaurea, 
Extra-Double Strain 
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Celosia plumosa. 
Pride of Castle Gould 
