THE FEATHERED CELOSIAS ARE GORGEOUS FLOWERS 

Carnations HP 
Double Grenadin 
Excellent early, free-flowering, hardy perennial Carnations that 
are invaluable for cutting. Blooms first year from seed if sown early. 
Height 18 to 20 inches. 
Black King. Crimson-maroon. 
Cardinal-Red. Scarlet. 
Golden Sun. Golden yellow. 
Snow- White. 
Triumph Pink. Light rose. 
White Gold. Soft yellow. 
Finest Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, $1 
Earliest Dwarf Vienna 
_ Very large, free-flowering, dwarf Carnation, growing only 12 to 14 
inches high. Not as desirable as Grenadin for cutting but valuable 
for the hardy border. Double, Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Celosia HA 
The dwarf Cockscombs are showy in the border, while the feathered 
or plumed varieties are especially attractive in large beds, and are 
useful for cutting. The flowers retain their color even when dry, 
and can be used in winter bouquets. 
Celosia plumosa - Feathered Celosia 
Planted in masses, the color effect is magnificent. The handsome 
plants are symmetrical in growth, averaging 2 feet in height, every 
branch bearing a pointed head or plume of richly colored bloom. 
Thompsoni magnifica, Crimson. Bright crimson. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Thompsoni magnifica, Yellow. Beautiful yellow. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Thompsoni magnifica, Mixed. Colors range from clearest yellow 
to darkest blood-red. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts.; goz. 40 cts. 
Pride of Castle Gould, Mixed. This Ostrich Plume Celosia is an 
entirely distinct type of C. pyramidalis plumosa and surpasses by 
far anything yet placed on the market. The colors range through 
blood-red, carmine, golden yellow, salmon, deep scarlet, orange, 
and wine-red. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Pyramidalis, Flame of Fire. A beautiful new type of attractive 
pyramidal habit, each branch ending in a well-rounded, large, 
solid flower-head of an intense fiery scarlet color. Blooms pro- 
fusely during the fall. 114 feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Lilliput, Golden Feather. An early-flowering strain 114 feet high; 
graceful golden yellow plumes. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Lilliput, Fire Feather. Same neat habit as the preceding but with 
brilliant fiery red plumes. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Celosia plumosa Childsi . Chinese Woolflower 
A very valuable type with large flower-heads which have the 
appearance of silky balls of wool. Splendid for beds, borders, and 
for cutting. 2 feet. Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Celosia cristata . Cockscomb 
Very popular annuals of easy culture, producing large, ornamental, 
comb-like heads like ruffled chenille. 
Crimson Exhibition. From prize flowers and enormous combs. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Royal Velvet. An early-flowering form of dwarf crested Cockscomb. 
Rich velvety crimson. Makes a delightful cut-flower throughout 
the summer. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Centaurea HA, HP 
The various varieties of this popular flower include such favorites 
as the Bachelor’s Buttons or Cornflowers and Sweet Sultans, old- 
fashioned flowers of easiest culture. 
Giant Sweet Sultans (Centaurea imperialis) 
Finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut-flower purposes. The beautiful, 
sweet-scented, artistic-shaped flowers are borne on long, strong 
stems; when cut and put in water will last for several days in good 
condition. 2 to 3 feet. 
Amaranth. Red. 
White 
Purple 
Brilliant Rose Deep Lavender 
Delicate Lilac Choice Mixed 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. 30 cts.; 0z. $1 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
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Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) 
Also known as Bachelor’s Button, Bluet, Ragged Sailor, and 
Bluebottle. Extremely showy in the garden and fine for cutting. 
They are easy to grow, take care of themselves, bloom continuously. 
New Extra-Double Strain 
The flowers of this strain are large, fully double, and the color 
intensified. Long stems for cutting. 
Blue Boy. Rich blue. 
Black Boy. Blackish maroon. 
Pinkie. Deep pink. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. 35 cts.; oz. $1 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 5 colors, 40 cts. 
Finest Double, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; 402. 30 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Jubilee Gem. A dwarf, compact variety, growing about 1 foot high 
and bearing an abundance of deep blue, double flowers. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 ects. 
Lilac Lady. A counterpart of Jubilee Gem with flowers of an 
attractive shade of bright lilac-mauve. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Red Boy. Deep red. 
Snowman. Pure white. 
White-leaved Centaureas . Dusty Millers 
Fine for bedding, vases and pots; also extensively used for edgings. 
Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut; 1 foot. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Gymnocarpa. Fine-cut silvery foliage; 114 feet. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Various Centaureas 
Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native annual variety, 
growing 3 feet high and bearing immense, thistle-like blooms of a 
rosy lavender color. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Grows 2 feet high and bears 
large, violet-blue flowers from July to September. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Cornflower). Large 
bright yellow flowers; sweetly scented. Pkt. 10 cts.; 1goz. 25 cts 

Celosia plumosa, 
Pride of Castle Gould 
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