San Francisco 

Cosmos, Double Crested 
COSMOS 
Cosmea—Planting time, January to June 
The plants grow 8 to 6 feet high, and are one mass of 
feathery green foliage, gemmed with large single flowers 
of white, pink, or crimson, enlivening the garden long 
after more tender flowers have succumbed to early frosts. 
This half hardy annual may be sown from February 
until June. Sow in boxes to transplant or where plants 
are to remain and thin to 12 inches apart. 
HALLAWELL’S EXTRA EARLY DOUBLE CRESTED 
This new Hallawell strain of double crested cosmos be- 
gins blooming in midsummer and continues for a long 
period. They grow about 2% feet tall producing beautiful 
large crested flowers in abundance. A few of the plants 
may produce single flowers, but most of them will be at- 
tractive flowers with a ray of broad petals at the base. 
CRIMSON, PINK, WHITE, MIXTURE—(PEt. 25c) 
GR 0Z. 75C) 
EARLY GIANT SENSATION 
A splendid improvement over the older types. The flow- 
ers which are 4 inches or more in diameter are produced 
freely as early as 10 weeks after sowing, on plants 3 to 
4 feet in height. 
CARDINAL—New crimson. 
PINKIE—Rose pink. 
PURITY—Glistening white. 
Each of above: (Pkt. 15c) (4 oz. 60c) 
MIXTURE—(Pkt. 15c) (44 oz. 45c) 
GIANT LATE or LADY LENOX 
Regardless of the time planted these will not bloom until 
September or October. The plants, 5 to 6 feet high, are 
of symmetrical pyramidal form. 
GIANT PINK—Bright pink. (Pkt. 10c) (% oz. 25c) 
GIANT WHITE—Pure white. (Pkt. 10c) (%4 oz. 25c) 
GIANT CRIMSON—Brilliant crimson. 
(Pkt. 10c) (4 oz. 25c) 
GIANT MIXED—Contains an even proportion of the 
above colors. (Pkt. 10c) (% oz. 35c) 
EARLY FLOWERING 
EARLY ORANGE FLARE (Klondyke)—Free flowering 
vivid bright orange; the plants are in full flower less 
than four months from the time of planting. 
(Pkt. 15c) (4 oz. 50c) 
ORANGE RUFFLES—A rich golden orange flower with 
two or three rows of extra petals giving it airy charm. 
It blooms freely on plants 3 to 4 feet high and blos- 
soms earlier than Orange Flare. The flowering season 
may be prolonged by removing the older flowers. 
(Pkt. 25e) (4% oz. 70c) 
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CUPHEA FIREFLY 
Planting time, February to May 
Small and delicately formed flowers, fiery cerise-red in 
color, produced in the greatest profusion through the 
summer months, on compact plants about 10 inches in 
height. Tender annual flowering within 14 weeks from 
seed. A fine subject for bedding, borders, window boxes, 
or pots. (Pkt. 20c) (44 oz. 65c) 
CYCLAMEN 
A tender bulbous perennial, used in greenhouses and 
window gardens. It is easily grown from seed. Sow in 
the fall or early spring. The finest commercial strain. 
CHERRY RED—Bright cherry-red. 
PEARL OF ZEHLENDORF—Dark salmon. 
ROSE OF MARIENTHAL-—Soft rose, carmine eye. 
ROSE OF ZEHLENDORF—Light salmon. 
WHITE LADY—Pure white. 
Each of above: 
(Pkt. of 10 seeds 35c) (100 seeds $2.75) 
MIXED—(PkKt. of 12 seeds 35c) (100 seeds $2.50) 
CYNOGLOSSUM 
Chinese Forget-Me-Not—Planting time, June to March 
A hardy biennial recently introduced from China of the 
easiest culture, forming strong plants about 18 inches 
high and producing through the summer months sprays 
of Forget-Me-Not-like flowers. Will bloom the first 
season if sown early. 
AMABILE BLUE—Intense deep blue. 
(Pkt. 10c) (4 02. 30c) 
FIRMAMENT—Rich bright blue flowers on bushy plants. 
Height, 15 to 20 inches. (Pkt. 15c) (44 oz. 45c) 
DIGITALIS 
Foxglove—Planting time, May to October 
Handsome hardy biennials and perennials of stately 
growth with long spikes of various colored flowers; fine 
for shrubberies and half shady places. Seed sown in 
boxes or in the open in a cool place any time in the sum- 
ee ‘9 bods fall will bloom the following season. Height 
(6) eet. 
GLOXINIAEFLORA—Improved strain. Separate colors 
of Rose, Purple or White. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 45c) 
GLOXINAEFLORA MIXTURE—(Pkt. 10c) (4 oz. 50c) 
GIANT SHIRLEY—tThe plants of this strain have spikes 
3 to 4 feet long, carrying flowers of giant size, ranging 
in color from white to dark rose and handsomely 
blotched and spotted. (Pkt. 15c) (4% oz. 45c) 
LUTZII HYBRIDS—A hybrid variety with long spikes of 
charming pale apricot colored flowers. Perennial. 
(Pkt. 25c) 

Cosmos, Giant Sensation 
