10 1941 SEED CATALOG... . = 


COSMOS 
CELOSIA 
CELOSIA (Cockscomb) (A). Free blooming annuals, growing 
best in light soil. They make splendid border plants. 
Mixed: Pkt. 10c; 4 0z. 35¢; 4% oz. 60c; 02. $1.00. 
CELOSIA (Plumosa or Plumed) (A). These stately plants are 
considered among the most ornamental. They generally form 
pyramidal bushes and the numerous massive plumes wave 
gracefully above the foliage. 2 to 3 feet. 
Mixed: Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 35e: % 02. 60c; 02. $1.00. 
CHILDSII, CHINESE WOOL FLOWER (A). A distinct form 
of the plumed Celosia, with beautiful, ball-shaped flower-heads 
of a purplish crimson color. Flowers profusely during sum- 
mer and fall. Two to 3 feet. One of the finest fall-blooming 
annuals. Pkt. 10c. 
CHINESE LANTERN (Physalis Franchetti) (P). A hardy 
perennial grown for its showy scarlet-red seed-pods which are 
easily dried for winter bouquets. The flowers are white, fol- 
lowed by the showy lanterns. Pkt. 10c; Y% oz. 50c; 14 oz. 90e. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Painted Lady) (A). These outdoor 
“summer Chrysanthemum” are showy and effective. Plants 
hecome more bushy and shapely if pinched back. 
Double or Single Mixed: Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 30c; Y% oz. 50c. 
CLARKIA (A). Handsome, free flowering annuals of easy cul- 
tivation. Produce a fine effect massed in beds. Flowers are 
very bright and attractive. < 
Double Mixed: Pkt. 10c; % 0z. 35c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
COLUMBINE or AQUILEGIA (P). Grows about 2 feet high. 
Splendid for permanent beds and borders. ( 
Single or Double Mixed: Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; oz. 80c. 
COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA (P). Blooms the first year; flower 
rich yellow, single; very fine for cutting. Pkt. 5c; %4 oz. 30c; 
1% oz. 50c; oz. 80c. 
COSMOS (A). A hardy and rapid grower, forming bush-like 
plants with feathery green foliage, 4 feet high, covered with 
large flowers somewhat resembling the single dahlia. 
Single Mixed: Pkt. 10c; 4 0z. 30c; 1% oz. 50c; oz. 80c. 
Double Mixed: Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 60c; 14 0z. $1.00; oz. $1.65. 
EARLY KLONDYKE ORANGE FLARE. Bright vivid or- 
ange, borne on long stems. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
DAISIES 
Shasta (P). Flowers of the snowiest white, with yellow cen- 
ters. Blooms the first season and should he sown in boxes 
early and transplanted. Pkt. 10ce; 14 oz. 40c; % oz. 70c; oz. $1.25. 
African Daisy (Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca) (A). Its blossoms 
are a unique glossy orange gold, which brilliant coloring is 
rendered more conspicuous by the dark disk surrounding the 
black zone. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 40c; 44 oz. 70c; 0z. $1.25. 
Bellis, Double Monstrosa English Daisy (P). A favorite peren- 
nial which will stand the winter if given the protection of a 
little litter. In bloom from early spring until well on in the 
summer. Mixed: Pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 715¢; 4% oz. $1.25; oz. $2.00. 
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur) (P). Very few plants are as stately, 
decorative and showy as these. They have a dignity peculiarly 
their own, with tall graceful spikes covered with bloom. 
Mixed, Dark Blue, Light Blue. Pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 60c; ¥% oz. $1.00; 
oz. $1.75. 

CLARKIA, DOUBLE 
SHASTA DAISIES 
EVERLASTING 
HELICHRYSUM (A). Sometimes called Straw Flower. Dou- 
ble daisy-like flowers. Desirable as dried specimens and for 
use in making winter bouquets. Sow early in spring. Hardy, 
2 to 2% feet high. Monstrosum, fl. pl., finest mixed. Largest 
double flowers. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; 44 02. 50c; oz. 85c. 
Honesty (Lunaria Biennis) (B). Known also as Moonwart, 
Money and Peters Pence. Bloom is transparent, silvery, loose 
sprays, dries naturally and lasts all winter in dry bouquets. 
Pkt. 10c. 
FORGET-ME-NOTS (Myosotis) (P). A modest little flower. A 
pretty cues with blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; %4 0z. 35c; % oz. 60c; 
oz. $1.00. 
FOUR O’CLOCK (Mirabilis) (A). Is also called Marvel of Peru. 
A handsome, free-flowering, sweet-scented plant. They open 
their blossoms about 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Choice mixed, 
pkt. 5e; 4 oz. 25¢e; % oz. 35¢; oz. 60c. 
FOXGLOVE (Digitalis) (P). Handsome, ornamental, hardy. 
The spikes are often 3 to 5 feet long and thickly strung with 
thimble-shaped flowers. Mixed, pkt. 10c; 4 0z. 35c; Y% oz. 60c; 
oz. $1.00. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket-Flower). (A). Remarkable for the pro- 
fusion, size and brilliancy of their flowers. Blooms all summer. 
Height 214 feet. Mixed Double (A). Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 35c. 
Cnn single mixed, pkt. 10c; 4 02. 35e; Y% oz. 60c; oz. 
$1.00. 
GEUM, Mrs. Bradshaw (P). Perennial of low growth sending 
up flower-stems 2 feet long. The flowers are double and meas- 
ure 2 inches in diameter. They are a most intense orange- 
scarlet. Pkt. 15c; 4 02. 75c; 14 oz. $1.25; 02. $2.25. 
GODETIA (A). Attractive and hardy. The plants bloom pro- 
fusely and bear showy flowers of rich and varied colors. Tall 
double mixed, pkt. 10c; 14 02. 35c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
GYPSOPHILA or BABY’S BREATH (A). Grandiflora Covent 
Gardens. A greatly improved strain. Pure white flowers. 
Pkt. 5c; 14 0z. 30c; % oz. 45c; oz. 75c. 
Perennial Paniculata. Pkt. 10c; 4 0z. 30c; % oz. 40c; 0z. 75e. 
HOLLYHOCKS, Chater’s Superb Double (P). These fine-old- 
fashioned perennials are most striking when planted in groups 
of long rows; their variety of color is wonderful. Double mixed, 
pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 50c; 14 0z. 90; oz. $1.50. 
ICE PLANT (A). Six inches high. Leaves covered with crys- 

talline drops. Flowers white or pink. Valued for its remark- — 
able foliage. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; 4% 02. 50c; oz. 85c. 
KOCHIA CHILDSII (Mexican Fire Bush, or Summer Cypress) 
(A). Symmetrical and attractive. Early in the fall innumerable 
little flowers appear and the bush takes on a deep red tinge. 
Pkt. 5c; %4 oz. 30c; % oz. 50¢; oz. 85ce. 
LARKSPUR (Delphinium) (A). The Larkspur with its long 
clustered spikes of beautiful irregular flowers, is especially 
valuable for its shades of blue. ; 
Mixed Double: Pkt. 10c; %4 0z. 35¢; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 

