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Celosia 
CELOSIA CRISTATA (Cockscomb)—Showy 
flower-heads or combs of plush-like finish. They 
are very ornamental and are easily dried for 
winter decorations. 
Tall Crimson—Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 
Dwarf Empress—Dark foliage, dark red 
flowers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 
Centaurea 
CENTAUREAS MOSCHATA (Sweet Sultan) 
—Mixed colors. Very desirable for cutting and 
garden decoration. They bloom freely for many 
weeks during the summer. The large, long, 
stemmed, sweet scented flowers are exquisitively 
fringed and most graceful in appearance. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 25c, postpaid. 
POPULAR DOUBLE CORNFLOWERS 
(Centaurea Cyanus)—An old favorite, noted 
for its vigorous growth, large size flowers, and 
extreme doubleness of its blooms. The plants 
grow 2 to 8 feet tall. Fine for cut flowers. 
Jubilee Gem. Pinkie. 
Black Boy. Red Boy. 
Blue Boy. Double Mixed. 
All, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 
Chrysanthemum 
CHRYSANTHEMUM—Annual (Painted Dais- 
ies)—Flower profusely during summer and fall. 
They are showy in the garden and fine for 
cutting. Prefer heavy soil. Grows 18 to 24 
inches. 
Carinatum Atrococcineum—Dark coppery 
crimson, yellow zone. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c. 
Tricolor—Finest Mixed. Pkt., 5c; %4 oz., 20c. 
Coronarium Coronet—Golden Glory, deep ca- 
nary yellow. Pkt., 5c; %4 oz., 20c. 
Cosmos 
COSMOS—Sensation—The Sensation type of 
Cosmos is today the favorite for cut flower 
use. The flowers are of immense size, 4 to 5 
inches in diameter, with broad heavy fluted 
petals which slightly overlap, giving a very 
full single flower, making it ideal for cut 
flower use. The flowers are carried on long 
stems and are freely produced on plants which 
reach a height of 8 to 4 feet. The flowers are 
produced within 8 to 10 weeks from the time 
seed is sown. 
PINKIE—Delightful rose shade. Pkt., Lic. 
PURITY—Glistening white. Pkt., 15c. 
COSMOS — Early Mammoth Single Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c- 
COSMOS — Late Mammoth Single Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c. 
COSMOS — Early Klondike Orange Flare— 
Brigh vivid orange, very free flowering, 2 to 
3 feet tall, with sparse growth of light green 
foliage. The most outstanding characteristic is 
its early blooming habit. The blooming season 
is long, and the long wiry stems make Orange 
Flare an excellent flower for cutting. Pkt., 10c. 
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Cosmos—Purity 
Columbine 
COLUMBINE (Aquilegia)—One of the most 
popular perennials, easy of cultivation and 
flowering from early summer until frost. Very 
desirable for borders and groups among shrub- 
bery, 1 to 3 feet high. 
Coerulca Rocky Mountain—Pkt., 20c. 
oauone Spurred Hybrids—Blue shades. Pkt., 
Cc. 
Cynoglossum 
FIRMAMENT—It is dwarf, free blooming 
over a long season; flowers a bright indigo 
blue. It is recommended in dry, even poor soil. 
16 inches. Pkt., 10c. 
Cuphea 
CUPHEA FIREFLY—This colorful little 
border or edging plant has definitely made a 
place for itself in the garden scheme. Dwarf, 
compact, neat in habit, showy and colorful, 
Cuphea Firefly is indeed a joy for garden 
lovers. The flowers are fiery cerise red in color, 
and are freely produced on compact plants 
which reach a height of about 10 inches. The 
general effect of a plant when in full bloom is 
that of a brightly decorated little Christmas 
bush. It is a tender annual, flowering readily 
in 12 to 14 weeks from seed, and blooms pro- 
fusely for several weeks. Pkt., 10c. 
Dablia 
DAHLIA—The dahlia is one of the most 
popular occupants of our gardens. Easily raised 
from seed, which will produce to flower the 
first season. Half-hardy perennial, 3 to 5 feet. 
Double Mixed—Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. 
DAHLIA (Unwin Dwarf Hybrid)—The flower 
petals are nearly all twisted. Double and semi- 
double flowers in many charming colors, excel- 
lent for cutting. Pkt., 20c. 
Dianthus 
DIANTHUS (Heddewigi Laciniatus) — An- 
nual. Plants dwarf compact, free flowering 
lacinated petals. Perfection Brand Double 
Mixed, pkt., 10c. 
DIANTHUS (Laciniatus Splendens) — The 
most striking Dianthus ever offered. Laciniatus 
Splendens comprises extra large single flowers 
of brilliant crimson, boldly contrasted with a 
glistening white eye, borne profusely on neat 
dwarf plants. Pkt., 20c. 
Dimorphotheca 
DIMORPHOTHECA (African Daisy)—Showy 
annuals, about 1 foot tall, with fine daisy-like 
blooms during summer and fall. Good for rock 
gardens, edgings and cutting. Need sunny ex- 
posure. 
AURANTIACA MIXED—PKt., 10c. 

The best remedy for ailing plants is an applica- 
tion of complete plant food. It can also be used 
in the rows of the vegetable garden to speed up 
growth, 
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