Canna (p) 
CROZY’S HYBRIDS MIXED—Showy perennials particularly valued for 
their foliage. Excellent for flowers when used in masses. Will bloom 
the first year from seed. Before sowing the seed should be soaked 24 
pure ie water. Sow from January to May; will germinate in 2 weeks. 
t. 15c. 
Cardinal Climber, Ipomoea (a) 
QUAMOCLIT HYBRIDA—A rapid growing vine to 20 feet producing a 
quantity of fiery red tubular flowers over a long period. Sow from 
February to May. Pkt. 15c. 
Carnations 
Perhaps you have often wondered if you could raise the finer carna- 
tions in your own garden, where they could fill your garden and home 
with their delightful fragrance. It is not difficult to have carnations. 
They are easily grown from seed. We offer the best seed of the finest 
varieties. For best results sow seed in boxes and transplant to their 
permanent places when the seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high. We rec- 
ommend they be shaded until established. Sow any time from March 
to September. When watering never sprinkle the flowers are buds as 
they will turn brown. 
BORDER CARNATIONS 
PRIZE BORDER MIXED—Including Bizarre, Fancy, Self and other flowers 
in a wide range of beautiful colors. These carnations are of remark- 
able form. Flower stems are sturdy and long for cutting. One of the 
finest border varieties developed in England and increasing in popu- 
larity here. Fresh seed received (1941 crop) from England. Packet of 
35 seeds, 50c. 
CHABAUD’S EVERBLOOMING CARNATIONS 
ENFANT DE NICE (a)—One of the finest strains of annual carnations. 
The flowers are 21% to 3 inches across on strong, long stems. 
Mixture of colors—Pkt. 20c, 3 for 50c. 
OTHER CHABAUD HYBRIDS. Pkt. 15c. 
SPARKLER—Bright red. MARIE CHABAUD—Light yellow. 
PEARL—Silvery, light pink. JEANE DIONIS—White. 
NERO—Deep red. GIANT—Deep rose. 
LEGION OF HONOR—Salmon. MIXED—Pkt. 10c. 
MARGUERITE MIXED COLORS—18 inches. Will give a large assortment 
of fine double blooms. Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 25c. 
MALMAISON GIANT-FLOWERED — We recommend this variety very 
highly. Ours is from reselected extra fine seed that comes 98 per cent 
double. Practically everblooming. Will come again after cutting. Ideal 
for home or market growers. Very fine. Pkt. 25c. 
See page 27 for English Border Carnation Plants. The finest 
development in border Carnations. 
Castor Oil Bean, Ricinus 
A rapid growing foliage plant exceptionally fine for tropical effects. 
Leaves very large. Sow from January to April. 
pn Na ern feet. Leaves green with red veins. Stalks and fruit red. 
t. 10c. 
ZANZIBARIENSIS—12 feet. Leaves green and bronze. Pkt. 10c. 
Catananche (p) 
COERULEA—A perennial with heavy, narrow leaves and many blue 
flowers, resembling everlastings, on 18-inch stems. Very desirable for 
cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
Celosia, Feathered Cockscomb (a) 
PLUMOSA—A very decorative plant useful for mass bedding or for pot 
culture. The graceful feathered plumes are borne on stems about 
3 feet tall. 
Red—Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 35c. 
Thompsoni Magnifica—Fine strain of brightest colors in mixture. Pkt. 
10c, 1% oz. 30c. 
Yellow—Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. 35c. 
Chinese Wool Flower 
CELOSIA CHILDSI—Branching annual about 2 feet tall, each branch 
bearing glorious plumes of crimson-scarlet like natural bouquets. 
Flowers start as small globes and expand and deepen in color as the 
season progresses until hit by frost. Pkt. 10c. 
Celosia, Cockscomb 
CRISTATA—Very ornamental and strong plants, producing magnificent 
combs of velvety looking flowers. They succeed well in the garden 
and make very attractive pot plants. Sow seed in the spring only, for 
they are very tender and will stand no frost. 
Dwarf Empress—Velvety deep red combs, dark foliage. Pkt. 15c, ¥% oz. 
35c. 
Dwarf Mixed—A mixture of rich velvety colors. Height 10 inches. 
10c, 4 oz. 30c. 
Tall Crimson—Brilliant crimson combs borne on stems about 2 feet tall. 
Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 30c. 
Tall Mixed—Contains shades of crimson and yellow. Height 2 feet. 
Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 30c. 
Pkt. 
BORDER CARNATIONS FROM ENGLAND LISTED ON PAGE 27. 

CARNATIONS, ENFANT DE NICE 
Centaurea, Corn Flower, Bachelor's Button 
CYANUS—This old-fashioned hardy annual is very easily grown from 
seed and is still a great favorite for cutting purposes. Sow the seed in 
either autumn or spring. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
Double Blue Double Ruby 
Double Pink Double White 
Double Mixed—Pkt. 10c, 2 oz. 20c. 
Jubilee Gem—A compact, dwarf form covered with large double blue 
flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
Pkt. 10c, Y2 oz. 25c. 
Centaurea, Royal Sweet Sultan 
IMPERIALIS—-This is the variety with deeply fringed petals so popular 
with the florists. Has exceptionally long blooming season. Height 3 ft. 
Annual. 
Amaranth Red Lavender Purple 
Rose White Mixed 
Suaveolens Yellow—Similar to Imperialis but producing yellow flowers. 
Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 25c. 
Honeymoon—Golden yellow, deeper than Suaveolens. Pkt. 15c, 4 oz. 30c. 
Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 25ce. 
Centaurea Americana 
Beautiful thistle-like flowers 4 inches in diameter. Annual. Height 4 feet. 
White or Lilac—Pkt. 10c, 1/4 oz. 25c. 
Centaurea Candidissima 
TRUE DUSTY MILLER—Broad silvery white foliage; useful for edging. 
Height 12 inches. Pkt. 10c. 
Cheiranthus, Siberian Wallflower (p) 
ALLIONI—Excellent showy bedding plant with brilliant orange flowers 
similar to single wallflowers. Height 12-inches. Pkt. 10c, 2 oz. 25c. 
Cineraria 
Cinerarias are desirable garden subjects by reason of their very 
showy mass of brilliant flowers, in all colors except yellow, and the 
attractive foliage. They make excellent potted plants for cool indoor 
culture. When grown outdoors provide shade during heat of the day. 
Sow seed in flats and later transplant either to the open or to pots. 
Better bloom results if the plants are not allowed to blossom until they 
have become bushy as the result of disbudding. 
SEMI-DWARF—A very fine strain of uniform height, selected for large 
flower size. Excellent for pots or flower beds. In all bright colors. 
Pkt. 25c. 
CREMER’S PRIZE STRAIN—Semi-dwarf. Flowers not so large but are 
produced in gigantic clusters. Very showy. Pkt. 50c. 
MULTIFLORA NANA—Dwarf strain usually 1 foot in height. Very flori- 
ferous, with tiny flowers in all shades. Pkt. 50c. 
MULTIFLORA NANA MAXIMUM. Pkt. 50c. 
GOODES CALIFORNIA GIANT STRAIN—We recommend this as the finest 
of its type. Excellent for quality of bloom and wide color range. 
Pkt. 50c. 
HOWARD & SMITH’S PRIZE STRAIN — Mixed. Very similar to above. 
Pkt. 50c. 
STELLATA—A desirable bedding variety with star-shaped flowers in a 
wide range of colors. Pkt. 25c. 

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