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1420—Candytuft 
A. Carnations are a great favorite with 
most people who take pride in their old-fash- 
ioned gardens. They have the most beautiful 
colors and are easily raised the first year 
from seed. 
1429—MARGUERITE. Finest double mixed. 
Plants of this very fine strain may be made 
to produce blooms in 4 to 4144 months. Flowers 
large, double, fringed and fragrant. Desirable 
for bedding and cutting. Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c; 
oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
1430—CHABAUD’S GIANT EVERBLOOM- 
ING. A. Mixed colors. A magnificent strain 
of double Carnations, blooming in five months 
after being sown, and continuing to bloom 
indefinitely. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c; oz., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
CELOSIA—COCKSCOMB 
A. An old picturesque class of plants. They 
form the gayest possible decoration in beds 
and borders, growing best in light soils. 
1425—DWARF COCKSCOMB. Resembles a 
large cock’s comb of deep purplish red. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.50, postpaid. 
1426—TALL COCKSCOMB. Crimson. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 
1427—PLUMOSA (Feathered Cockscomb). 
Plants 2 or more feet high, covered with bril- 
liantly colored plumes. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 25c; oz., 60c, postpaid. 
1521—PLUMOSA SCARLET. Pkt., 10c; 3 
for 25c; oz., $1.25, postpaid. 
1522—PLUMOSA YELLOW. Pkt., 10c; 3 for 
25c; oz., $1.25, postpaid. 
1428—CHILDSI (Chinese Woolflower). Plants 
about 244 feet high, branch freely and pro- 
duce large, globular, purplish crimson flowers, 
which resemble a ball of brilliant colored wool. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
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CANDYTUFT 
A. Prolific bloomers, bearing in profusion 
clusters of flowers in a wide range of colors. 
Indispensable for cutting and very effective 
in beds or borders. Thin to 4 inches in row. 
row. 
1420—GIANT WHITE HYACINTH FLOW- 
ERED. This is an extra select strain of 
Candytuft, with enormous trusses of white 
blooms, especially desirable for cutting. Grows 
about 18 inches high. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 
oz., 50c, postpaid. 
1421—CRIMSON. 1423—LAVENDER. 
1422—PINK. 1424—-MIXED. 
Price of each. pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
1525—MINIATURE GEM—Hyacinth Flow- 
ered. A. A new miniature Candytuft of much 
wanted Hyacinth flowered type growing only 
2% inches high. As its giant brother, it is 
white and excellent for low borders. Pkt., 15c; 
2 pkts., 25c; oz., 85c, postpaid. 
CASTOR BEAN—RICINUS 
A. Tall, large plants with large palm-like 
leaves of a bright green and variegated color. 
Makes a splendid background but generally 
grown in groups like Cannas. 
1584—GIANT ZANZIBARIENSIS. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; %4-lb., 60c, postpaid. 

Centaurea—Cyanus and Imperialis 
COREOPSIS 
HP. No flower is longer in bloom during 
the whole season than Coreopsis. It is most 
excellent for cut flowers, lasting well. Bright 
yellow flowers, attractive and showy. Hardy 
perennial, easily grown from seed. Two feet. 
1485—LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA. A 
wonderful plant that seems to be especially 
adapted to Southern climate. This is the old 
reliable sort that we have known for years. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
1734—AURICULA SUPERBA. GF. A large 
bloomer measuring 8 inches across. The beau- 
tiful flowers, though single, have a serrated 
band of brownish-red encircling the golden 
disc, making it truly attractive. Flower lovers 
will find this to be a wonderful addition to 
their collection. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; 0z., 
$1.00, postpaid. 
1738 — DOUBLE SUNBURST GRANDI- 
FLORA. Sunburst is a pleasant change from 
the well known single form and will add to 
the beauty of your early summer garden. The 
double flowers are deep golden yellow and 
measure 2 to 3 inches across. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
COLEUS 
A. Handsome foliage plant, fine for bedding 
and stands the sun well; also fine house 
plants. 
1685—EXTRA CHOICE MIXED. Pkt., 15c; 
2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 

CENTAUREA 
A. They are favorites in all sections of the 
country. A very hardy annual, will grow and 
do well everywhere; great for cut flowers. 
1780—CYANUS JUBILEE GEM. The new 
beautiful blue Cornflower with bright green 
foliage, distinct from all other Cornflowers, 
contrasting very well with the dark but vivid 
double flowers. Plant 12 inches high. Very easy 
to grow. It is ‘‘everyone’s’’ flower and has 
many uses. Excellent for border, bedding and 
above all for cut flowers, also makes a beauti- 
ful pot plant. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 55¢; % oz., 
$1.00; oz., $1.75, postpaid. 
1431—CYANUS DOUBLE MIXED (Corn- 
Flower). Also known as ‘Bachelor Button” 
and “Ragged Sailor.” This is a_ splendid 
mixture of all existing shades and colors. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
1432—CYANUS DOUBLE BLUE (Corn- 
Flower or Blue Bottle). Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c, 
postpaid. 
1528—CYANUS DOUBLE ROSE. A beau- 
tiful rose-colored bloom on a plant that does 
well in the South. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
45c, postpaid. 
1529—CYANUS DOUBLE WHITE. 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 45c, postpaid. 
1433—DUSTY MILLER. With silvery white, 
broad leaves. A very decorative plant for use 
in borders or for edging. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
1434—IMPERIALIS (Sweet Sultan). One of 
the most satisfactory flowers for cutting. 
Very easy to grow; bear on long, stiff stems, 
beautiful flowers of pink, lavender, white and 
other colors that live for over a week when 
cut and placed in water. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
Hardy summer-flowering 
about 2 feet high. 
1437—DOUBLE MIXED (Yellow and White). 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
1438 — SINGLE MIXED OR PAINTED 
DAISY. This should be planted more exten- 
sively in Southern gardens. It is a very free 
bloomer, easy to grow and stands heat well. 
We offer a splendid mixture, including many 
fine colors. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, 
postpaid. 
CLARKIA 
A. A very pretty old flower that has been 
greatly improved in recent years. Leafy 
racemes of double blooms which all open in 
Meee when cut. Does well either in sun or 
shade. 
Pkt., 
annuals. Grow 
1736—DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 75c, postpaid. 

1435—Coreopsis 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO., Dallas, Texas 
