Cockscomb 
Celosia (Annual) 
1255 CRISTATA. Height 12-18 in. Large or- 
namental flower-heads frilled and corru- 
gated like a cock’s comb. Mixed colors. 
wera enee Riche Aetetvintetdoseitsierele sci s » EKt. “SC 
1256 CHILDSI, (Chinese Wool Flower). Height 
Ba it Large globular flower-heads, re- 
sembling balls of wool chenille, of a rich 
bright red color. Bloom from early sum- 
AHO NVICOL LL ONT staetatertare aeeeets UeePaaets..« Pkt. 10c 
1257 SPICATA. Height 3 ft. The flowers are 
slender, pointed spikes of soft bright rose, 
gradually changing to silver-white. Pkt. 15¢ 
1258 PLUMOSA. Height 3% ft. Forms pyra- 
midal branching plants with large feathery 
flower-heads, ranging from orange to deep 
crimson, Mixed: colors:..:.. ij...) Pkt. 8c 
1259 PYRAMIDALIS (Flame of Fire). Height 
1% ft. Candelabra-shaped plants, each 
branch terminating in a flower-head of 
Nery -SCATPSveaL cre Paes a oes Pkt, 15¢ 
CHINESE LANTERN, see Physalis, page 55. 
Chiysanthemum 
1285 ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Height 
20 in. Daisy-like flowers in attractive 
color combinations of yellow, brown, red 
rose and white. Useful for mass color 
effects and excellent for cutting. Bloom 
silasnmpaeris i. oe seare < Y% oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
1290 SHASTA DAISY (Perennial). Height 2 
ft. June-August. Bears large white flow- 
ers on long stems; invaluable for cutting. 
Very free flowering.........0.6 Pkt. 10¢ 
CLARKIA (Annual) 
1300 ELEGANS DOUBLE MIXED. Height 2 
ft. Plants send up a mass of slender, 
upright branches, with each branch cov- 
ered for almost its entire length with 
charming rosette-like flowers, resembling 
the sprays of Flowering Almond....... 
ee See eg terse) whee ss Y% oz. 50c; pkt. 10¢ 
COBAEA SCANDENS, Cathedral Bells 
(Annual Climber) 
1303 Height 15-20 ft. A rapid-growing, hand- 
some climber with beautiful bell-shaped 
flowers 1% inches across and 2 inches 
long. Flowers open a clear green, gradu- 
ally changing to deep violet blue. Fine 
for covering arbors, walls, etc..Pkt. 10¢ 
COLEUS (Tender Perennial) 
1305 Height 12-18 in. Handsome foliage plants 
valuable for bedding borders and window 
boxes. The leaves are large, of various 
shapes, marked and bordered in brilliant 
color combinations. Finest mixed...... 
Rc eSnERS ncn dtaerdis’ sc ctate. et stoke whet oft Pkt. 10c¢ 
CoLUMBINE, see Aquilegia, page 48. 
CoRALBELLS, see Perennial Plants, page 46. 
CoRNFLOWER, see Centaurea, page 50. 
CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT Cynoglossum 
(Annual) 
1318 DWARF FIRMAMENT. 16 in. An im- 
proved bush form, with bright indigo- 
blue flowers all summer long. The plants 
are easy to grow and thrive even in dry, 
MOOT, SROIL so cleo ce lere ollie sc eterele re Pkt. -15¢ 
CYPRESS VINE (Annual Climber) ' 
1319 Height 10-15 ft. A good vine for train- 
ing on a light ornamental trellis. Bears 
a profusion of star-shaped scarlet and 
white blossoms from midsummer to frost. 
Fine fern-like foliage.%4 oz. 20c; pkt. 10c 





























1310 EARLY FLOWERING MAM- 
MOTH MIXED. 4-6 ft. Con- “a: 
tains soft shades of crimson, oe 
rose, pink and _ lavender. 
PEG R. caravotiete calete cre tts 10¢ 
1312 ORANGE FLARE, 3-4 ft. 
Blooms in about three months Bec, 
from seed, and continues un- ete 
til killing frost. Flowers are 
a beautiful showy golden 
orange. The plants are stur- 
dy and well-branched, with 
deep green foliage. .Pkt. 10c¢ 
1813 YELLOW KLONDYKE, 3-4 
ft. All-America Silver Medal 
Winner for 1942. Like 
Orange Flare, except in color, 
which is a rich golden yel- 
LOW Et meee (cc Pkt. 25¢ 
1314 SENSATION, Giant Early Strain. 
4 ft. Blooms in about twelve weeks 
from sowing. The flowers are 4-5 
inches across, with heavy fluted 
petals. Colors are rose-pink, Cardi- 
nal-red, and white with a_ satiny 
BIGGIE Mer As ate cote Pkt. 15¢ 
1315 DOUBLE SENSATION, Early 
Strain. 4 ft. As large as the popu- 
lar Sensation Cosmos, but with a 2- 
inch crested center, making it ap- 
pear even more mammoth. Colors 
are white, pink and crimson. 
Re cextg tuted code gniaeoeiategene Pkt. 20¢ 
New Deuble Coreopsis 
(Perennial) 
CLE. 

Height 2 ft. Large orange-yellow flowers on 
long graceful stems. Bloom profusely during 
the summer and fall, affording a constant sup- 
ply of cut flowers. 
13808 MAYFIELD GIANT. Tall vigorous plants 
with long stiff stems and very large flow- 
ers of rich golden yellow...... Pkt. 15¢ 
1309 DOUBLE SUNBURST. This new form is 
very popular, the extra petalage adding a 
further charm to the immense golden yel- 
POA ULO MICU RS such, Gainers creusva.s. itneuaua le Pkt. 20c 
DATURA, Angel’s Trumpet (Annual) 
1325 CORNUCOPIA. 2-3 ft. Handsome sub- 
tropical plants with immense _ trumpet- 
shaped, fragrant flowers of creamy white 
with violet markings. Blooms from early 
purenterc 70. fallback sence ssmeseels Pkt £0¢ 
DIDISCUS, Blue Lace Flower (Annual) 
1354 Height 2-3 ft. Olusters of lovely umbel- 
shaped flowers, 2 to 3 inches across are 
produced from July to frost. Color, an 
exquisite shade of clear lavender-blue. 
Fine for cutting....% oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
Dicitatis, see Foxglove, page 52. 
Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield. 

New Giant Cosmas fe | 
Blossoms of Cosmos Sensation measure five 
inches across the center. 
See Color Illustration Inside Front Cover 
Stately Delphiniums 
HARDY LARKSPUR (Perennial) 
Color Illustration, See Page 42 
1333 BELLAMOSUM. Deep blue.....Pkt. 15¢ 
1334 CLIVEDEN BEAUTY. 
(Improved Bella- 
donna, ) 
Murgquoase iblwess.s/..:. Pkt. 15¢ 
1335 GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS. OQolor from 
pale lavender to deep blue, with many 
Cow ble: See Seok) ines fer tee Pkt. 20c 
1336 WREXHAM HOLLYHOCK STRAIN. 
Giant flowered strain with double blooms 
1% to 2 inches across, many of them 
DLCOLOT Weitere see Eons ere ie ae meee Pkt. 35c 
1337 PACIFIC GIANTS. Developed on the 
Pacific Coast. Florets 2 inches across, 
on 5 ft. stems, slender and wiry. Mil- 
dew resistant. Blue shades....Pkt. 50c 
1338 BLUE BUTTERFLY (Annual). (Chinese 
Delphinium.) 18 in. Intense gentian- 
blue florets; finely cut foliage..Pkt. 15¢ 
DELPHINIUM PLaNTSs, see page 46. 
Dianthus ort Pinks 
China Pinks (Annual) 
Kasily raised from seed, they bloom from 
early summer until frost. 
1340 SWEET WIVELSFIELD. A splendid 
border and cut flower. The blooms are 
larger than Sweet William, with beau- 
tiful brilliant colorings and markings. . 
A ne SR ae ee Sane Pkt. 15¢ 
1341 HEDDEWIGI LACINIATUS, DOUBLE 
MIXED. 1 ft. Brilliant colors, many 
striped and mottled..% oz. 25¢; pkt. 10c 
1348 HEDDEWIGI LACINIATUS. SINGLE 
MIXED. 1 ft. Very large fringed flowers 
ranging from white to deep crimson. 
Mixed colors....... % oz. 25c; pkt: 10e 
DIANTUHS Clove or Grass Pinks (Perennial) 
1351 PLUMARIUS, SINGLE AND DOUBLE 
MIXED. 1 ft. Cherished for their spicy 
fragrance and rich coloring. Fine for 
rock gardens and edgings............- 
olin! 0:0) PS we AMMO « ¥% oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
DianTHuS Barsatus, see Sweet William. 

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