fertilizer, Is, and | i i M * hand- d 
The Problem of HAULING SOIL, SANBIEARTAiseel with s copecity of 2 cubic Feet i costs $6.50 
Perennial Candytuft, Sempervirens 
CANDYTUFT - iberis 
Popular fragrant plant, with bright flowers 
in flat clusters, for bedding or border work. 
Sow outdoors in April, where it is to bloom, 
and thin well when the plants grow about 
1 inch. Sow also in July for fall blooming. 
Best results can be obtained by spacing the 
plants at least a foot apart. Keep faded 
flowers cut off, and water freely in dry 
weather. 
Giant Hyacinth-flowered. White; 114 ft. 
Fine tall annual variety. Flowers large, 
borne in big trusses well above the foliage. 
For cutting or the border. Pkt. 10 cts., 
loz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Miniature Hyacinth-flowered 
The Gem. White; 4 in. The trusses of large 
flowers are pushed above the plant, as In 
the Hyacinth-flowered type, but the entire 
plant 1s only 4 inches high. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Mammoth-flowered Candytuft 
Large-flowered but uniformly dwarf va- 
riety, suitable for edging, bedding, and for 
growth in the annual border. 10 in. 
Carmine Lavender 
Rose-Cardinal Crimson 
White Flesh-Pink 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., 140z. 30 cts., oz. $1 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 6 colors, 50c. 
Perennial Candytuft 
Both these are evergreen and 1 ft. high. 
Gibraltarica. White, shaded pink and light 
purple. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Sempervirens. Pure white flowers. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 

CHELONE (Turtlehead). Perennial. Deco- 
rative plant for the hardy border; the long 
panicles which bear the small two-lipped 
tubular florets are good for cutting. 
Barbata coccinea. Red; 3 ft. 
Barbata Torreyi. Coral-red; 3 ft. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., 40z. 75 cts. 
Barbata Hybrids, Mixed. Shades of pink, 
rose, carmine, and violet. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
NEW YORK CITY 

CASTOR-BEAN 
Palma Christi; Ricinus 
Annual. Tall, stately growing tender 
plants of tropical appearance. Oil is expressed 
from the curious beetle-like seeds. 

Africanus. Very large green foliage. 
Bore ones arboreus. Green foliage. 
ts. 
Cambodgensis. Leaves bronzy maroon; 
red veins; stems black. 
Communis. Green foliage. 6 ft. 
Red Spire. Dark red leaves; stately py- 
ramidal plant. 6 ft. 
Sanguineus. Tricolor, red spotted. 10 ft. 
Zanzibarensis. Green leaves; white veins. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4lb. 75 cts. 
Non-Germinating Castor Beans. For 
rodent control and oil-extraction. Lb. $1. 



CELOSIA 
Celosia cristata (Cockscomb) 1 tt. 
Free-blooming annuals, growing best in 
light soil. Flowers are in tight clusters. Grand 
border plants, and they are attractive for 
pots. Seed can be sown under cover in early 
spring and planted out in May, or may be 
sown outdoors in May. 
Empress. Rich crimson. 
Glasgow Prize. Dark crimson. 
Golden Yellow. Rose. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., 140z. $1 
Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
Royal Velvet. Crimson; 2 ft. This new 
sort is remarkably free flowering. Produces 
a large center flower, surrounded by smaller 
clusters on basal branches. 
Miracle. Mixed; 21% ft. Enormous size and 
odd colorings! Brilliant reds, from dark 
crimson to scarlet; salmon, bronze, gold 
through purple to pink and white. 
Above two, pkt. 25 cts., Yoz. $1, Yyoz. $1.50 

Celosia plumosa 2 tt. 
Feathered Cockscomb 
Fine for large beds or groups. The flowers 
are plume-like and graceful; they can be cut 
and dried for winter bouquets. Ostrich 
Plume type. 
Crimson Yellow Mixed 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Plumosa Superba. Mixed colors; 3 ft. 
Great fluffy plumes in the most brilliant 
and varied colors. This highly bred strain 
is the result of 30 years’ careful selection. 
1 Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1, Moz. $1.50. 
It is claimed by some that to have Castor-Beans in your garden 
will deter the Japanese beetle 


Celosia plumosa, Heatherdell 
11, ft. 
Wonderful colors and a compact growth 
are the outstanding features of this Feathered 
Celosia. Specially suitable for greenhouse 
culture. 
Golden Feather. Yellow. 
Fiery Feather. Red and pink shades. 
Each, pkt. 25 cts., Yoz. $1, oz. $1.50 
Celosia Thompsoni magnifica 
21% ft. 
Improved Strain of Feathered Cockscomb 
Of pyramidal growth, and producing grace- 
ful, feathery plumes of the most magnificent 
shades. 
Crimson Yellow 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., oz. $1 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 75 cts. 
Celosia Childsi (Chinese Woolflower) 
2 to 3 ft. 
This is a unique form of the Feathered 
Cockscomb. Each branch is terminated with 
a large head of flowers that seem to be made 
out of some silky wool material. Very effec- 
tive for beds, borders, or cut-flowers. 
Crimson. Very rich color. 
Pink Yellow Fine Mixed 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., “oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
Celosia pyramidalis, Pride of 
Castle Gould 
2 tons ft. 
A distinct type and surpassing by far any- 
thing yet on the market. The compact, 
pyramidal plants produce immense feathered 
heads of all colors: Blood-Red, Wine-Red, 
Scarlet, Carmine, Salmon, Orange, and Gold. 
Mixed Shades. Pkt. 25 cts., Moz. $1, 
Yoz. $1.50. 


CELSIA Arcturus (Bear’s Tail). Perennial. 
Yellow; 2% ft. Ornamental perennial with 
yellow flowers. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 


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