

Centaurea 
imperialis 
Cheiranthus 
Golden Bedder 
Centaurea candidissima 
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Centaurea Cyanus, Super-Giant 



CENTAUREA 
These garden favorites are easily grown, require no care, and bloom continuously. Sow in the fall, 
direct in the garden bed, and thin out the following spring to stand at least 10 inches apart. These 
will give spring flowers. Or, seed can be sown in 2-inch pots in February or March and set in the garden 
border in April. The seedlings do not like transplanting. Seed sown in the garden in April or May 
will produce flowers from summer to frost if the faded flowers are cut. 
Cyanus, Jubilee Gem. Pkt. 15c; Yoz. 30c; 402. 50c; oz. $1.50; 14Ib. $4.50 
All-America Winner. A dwarf Cornflower with compact 12-inch plants literally covered with flowers. The foliage, 
distinct from other Cornflowers, forms a bright green tuft, and the very double flowers are a deep, intense blue. 
This makes an excellent pot-plant for growing in a cold greenhouse. 
Cyanus, Super-Giant. Each, pkt. 10c; 140z. 20c; oz. 50c; 14 1b. $1.50; Ib. $4.50 
Cornflower. This is a perfected strain, with larger, more double and more vividly colored flowers on 
long stems, splendid for cutting. The 3-foot plants when in full bloom make a sight long to be remem- 
bered. There is no finer strain. Black Boy, blackish maroon; Blue Boy, intense Cornflower blue; 
Pinkie, deep pink; Red Boy, glowing red; Snowman, pure white; and Formula Mixed. 
Imperialis. Each, pkt. 10c; 140z. 20c; oz. 50c; 141b. $1.50; Ib. $4.50 
Giant Sweet Sultan. These sweet-scented, large fluffy flowers on long stems above 21-foot plants 
are excellent for cut-flowers, as they keep well for several days. They like a rich, loose soil and 
bloom from June through August. Amaranth-Red, Lavender, Lilac, Purple, Rose, and White. 
Imperialis, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; oz. 40c; 4 Ib. $1.25; Ib. $3.75 
Suaveolens. Pkt. 10c; 1{0z. 20c; 0z. 50c; 4 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $4.50 
Yellow Sweet Sultan. Very showy, large, bright yellow, sweet-scented flowers, popular as a florists’ variety. The 
2-foot plants afford long stems, making this a splendid subject for cutting. 
WHITE-LEAVED CENTAUREAS 
Dusty Miller. Used for edging, the glistening white foliage making a striking contrast with bright coleus, salvias 
or red cannas. Start the seed indoors in January or February. For other Dusty Miller see Cineraria maritima. 
Candidissima. : 3 Pkt. 10e;s)20zG5c; Yioz. 60c; oz. $1.75 
This is a broad, cut-leaved, silvery variety, 1 foot high. The seed germinates slowly and makes slow growth. 
Gymnocarpa. Pkt. 10c; 440z. 20c; oz. 50c; 44Ib. $1.50 
Ornamental, round bushes, 2 feet high, of silvery gray, fernlike foliage, and fine for hanging-baskets and edging. 
CHEIRANTHUS 
Siberian Wallflower. A biennial, but if grown as an annual it blooms the first year from seed sown 
early indoors. If sown like pansies, myosotis, etc., In July, winter plants over in coldframes or with 
protection, and set out in spring. The 12-inch plants bear upright flower spikes. 
Golden Bedder. ; Pkt. 15c; lyoz. 25c; oz. 75c; WIb. $2.25 
Large, golden yellow, 4-petaled single flowers, which bloom for a long time if the Tale flowers are kept cut. 
Orange Improved. Pkt. 10c; 1goz. 15c; oz. 30c; 4b. 90c; Ib. $2.75 
Dazzling, fiery orange flowers, which make very striking effects, particularly in large borders. Popular for plant sale. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
- Showy flowers of easiest culture and fine for cutting. Sow seed outdoors in May and thin plants to 
10 inches apart for bloom all summer. Pinch in early growth. For earlier flowers sow the seed 
indoors in March and transplant in May. For Hardy Varieties see Shasta Daisy in Perennial List. 
Coronarium, Double, Mixed. ne Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 0z. 25c; 4 Ib. 75c 
These make vigorous, rapid growth, beginning to bloom twelve weeks from seed. Strong, 3 to 4-foot plants, with 
very double, full-centered flowers, on long stems, in cream, lemon, buttercup, golden and bronzy yellow. 
Nivelli. Pkt. 10c; 1 15¢; 
A splendid yellow Marguerite for outdoors, with bushy, 244-foot plants bearing an Sind ae ora 
single flowers, often 2 to 3 inches across, throughout the summer and fall. Blooms in three months from seeding. 
Tricolor, Single, Mixed P 
, : kt. 10c; oz. 15c; oz. 30c; Ib. 90 
The 2-foot plants bear, on strong stems, a great profusion of daisy-like flowers, mostly aeehadecet 
yellow and orange, and white, with two zones of contrasting darker colors encircling the center disc 
CINERARIA 
Dusty Miller. This ts used for white-leaved edging plants. For others, see White-leaved Centaureas 
Maritima, Diamond. Pkt. 15c: 1 : : 
The finest White-leaved Cimeraria, with compact, 10-inch plants of even growth, aa Broad oie eee R ee ein ee 
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