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Cosmos, the Glory of the Autumn Garden 
Cosmos© 
Annual. 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 
general 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. 
3421 
3432 
3443 
3487 
3498 
Pure White." 
Crimson . 
Light Pink . 
Any of the above, x /4 oz., 25c. 
Collection. One packet each. 
Mammoth Mixed. 
Pkt. 1 Oc 
25c 
V 4 oz., 20c; oz., 60c.. .Pkt. 10c 
Extra Early Giant Sensation 
The largest and earliest of all Cosmos 
This type of Cosmos grows 4 feet high and will bloom 
from July to frost. Marvelous blooms of exceptional 
size and artistic shape. 
3510 
3521 
3532 
3543 
3554 
Crimson 
Pinkie .. 
Purity. 
Any of the above, Y$ oz., 25c 
Collection. One packet each.. 
Sensation Mixed. % oz., 40c.... 
- Pkt. 1 5c 
. . . .35c 
Pkt. 1 Oc 
Buist’s Mammoth Cosmos 
Double Crested Cosmos 
Late Double Crested Cosmos 
This strain has double flowers. Some with broad outer 
petals, others round as a ball. Very artistic. 
3598 
3609 
3610 
Pkt. 15c 
3612 
3621 
Pink Beauty . 
Crimson King . 
White Queen . 
Any of the above, Vg oz., 40c 
Collection. One packet each. 35 c 
Mixed. 1/4 oz., 50c.Pkt. 15c 
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 
3623 
3624 
3625 
3626 
Pink 
Crimson 
White 
Pkt. 20c 
Any of the above, Vs oz., 50c 
Collection. One packet each. SOc 
Mixed. % oz., 75c.Pkt. 15c 
Early Flowering Klondyke Cosmos 
ORANGE FLARE 
3627 This strain of Klondyke Cosmos is popular 
everywhere, but especially so in Northern 
states where early flowering is essential. Plants 
well branched, 3 ft. tall, covered with showy 
golden'orange flowers in less than four months 
from seed, blooming profusely until frost. 
78 oz., 25c.i.Pkt. 1 Oc 
COWSLIP ® d )—Primula Veris 
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. 
3630 Mixed .pfct. 15c 
