for helping you design prize-winning FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS are described | 
FLOWER HOLDERS, on page 107 


Charming Cosmos 
Annual. Cosmos is one of the most decco- 
rative of our garden flowers, and is of great 
value for cut-bloom. Sow about May 1, out- 
doors, covering the seed 14 inch, and thin out 
or transplant to not less than 114 feet apart. 
Sow under glass in April or May for earlier 
bloom. 

Early Orange Flare. Orange flowers with 
light green foliage. The stems are long 
and wiry, well adapted for cutting. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 4oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Yellow Klondyke. Lighter in color and a 
fitting companion to Early Orange Flare. 
The butter-yellow of the flowers and their 
exceptionally long stems, make them 
highly valuable. Blooms are 134 inches 
across. 3 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 50 cts., 
oz. $1.50. 
Orange Ruffles. Large, golden, semi- 
double blooms have extra rows of florets. 
Earlier than, and not quite so tall as 
Orange Flare. 21% ft. Pkt. 15 cts., Woz. 
50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Early Express Type 
A modern quick-growing strain that 
reaches a height of about 214 feet and bears 
fine large flowers on long stems within 45 days 
of sowing seed. 
Crimson Express Pink Express 
White Express Mixed Express 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., 140z. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
COLLECTION 4C: Pkt. each, above 3 colors, 
with Early Orange Flare, 50 cts. 
Sensation Type 
A new, early, large Cosmos. Its mammoth 
flowers are 4 to 5 inches across, with wide, 
fluted florets. Height, 4 feet; it flowers in 
10 weeks from seed. 
Pinkie (Pink) Purity (White) 
Crimson Sensation 
Each, pkt. 15 cts.,'4oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50 
ALL-AMERICA Dazzler. The giant 
HON. MENTION 
flowers are 4 or more 
inches across; be- 
cause Dazzler is a member of the Sensation 
group, they appear early, when the plants 
are but 30 inches high, but continue as an 
ultimate 5 to 6 feet Is attained by autumn. 
Somewhat taller than others in the group, 
but equally quick to bloom. The color js a 
rich deep amaranth-crimson. Won a high 
place in the All-America Seed Trials for 1943. 
Pkt. 25 cts., Woz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
Sensation, Single, Mixed. Pkt. 
Moz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 
DOUBLE SENSATION. Surprisingly quick 
to bloom. The flowers are 414 inches across, 
appearing in about ten weeks. 
10 cts., 
Pink Lady. Two double forms occur in 
this: one fluted and medium pink; the other 
crested, somewhat lighter. 
White Cloud. 
white. 
Above 2 varieties, pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25 
Sensation, Double, Mixed. Pkt. 25 cts., 
5 pkts. $1, Moz. $1.50, 140z. $2.50. 
Late Double Tall Type 
This strain has been greatly improved in 
size of flower and general vigor. 
Pink White Crimson Mixed 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., Yjoz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 3 colors, 30c. 
Beautiful, soft, velvety 
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You may have had to wait lon 
with other types, howeve 

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Cosmos, Crested 
Early Dwarf Crested Cosmos 
The Extra-early Double strain of Cosmos 
has been very much improved in this crested 
type. Flowers are large, and they come into 
bloom as quickly as the Early Single sorts. 
Pink Beauty Crimson Beauty 
White Beauty Mixed Beauty 
Each, pkt. 25 cts., “oz. $1, oz. $3.50 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each of the above 3 
colors, 60c. 
Late Single Tall Cosmos 
This type of Cosmos, which has mammoth 
flowers, blooms late in the summer 
Pink White Crimson Mixed 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., Yyoz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each of the above 3 
colors, 25c. 
LADY LENOX COSMOS. 
Lady Lenox. 3 ft. Giant flowers of beau- 
tiful deep rosy pink. 
Lady Lenox, White. Pure white form. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., oz. $1 

CUPHEA, Firefly (Cigar Plant). Treat as an 
Annual. Pretty half-hardy subject for 
beds, baskets and window-boxes. Plants 
are covered with small tubular flowers 
that are cerise-red; each has a darker band 
near its end and an ash-white tip. They 
appear twelve weeks after seeding. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 15 cts. Woz. 50 cts., Yyoz. 75 cts. 
ee 
CYCLAMEN (Giant-flowering) 
Greenhouse plants. The following varieties 
were developed and grown by one of the 
greatest European specialists. Seed is usually 
sown in the autumn. 
Bright Red Pure Rose Pure White 
Salmon-Scarlet (America Improved). 
New Salmon-Rose Improved. 
Salmon color, dark (Glory of Wandsbek). 
Salmon color, light (Rose of Zehlendorf). 
Lavender. 
New Ruffled, Mixed. 
Pink Pearl. Salmon-pink. 
Pkt. of 10 seeds 75 cts., 50 seeds $3.50, 
100 seeds $6 
Mixed. All varieties. Pkt. of 10 seeds 
50 cts., 50 seeds $2, 100 seeds $3.50. 



g for Late Cosmos to flower; not so 
r—Sensation even blooms in ten weeks 

DAHLIAS FROM SEED 
Tender Perennial; treat as an Annual. Ideal 
for cut-bloom and the dwarfer types make 
striking flower-beds. Sow mn March indoors 
and plant out, or sow outdoors in May. 

Dwarf Types 
Miniature Types. This mixture is com- 
prised of meritorious varieties that are 
dwarf. Wonderful colors. 114% to 3 ft. 
Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1255 a¢o7ao 
Yyoz. $3.50. 
Dwarf Bedding, Mixed. Bloom in less 
than four months from seed. Charming 
color-range, no two plants being exactly 
alike; flowers are double and semi-double. 
2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., Koz. $1, Woz. $1.50, 
oz. $5. 
Coltness Hybrids. Neat compact plants 
with single flowers. 1% ft. 
Scarlet White Yellow 
Each, pkt. 25 cts., oz. 60 cts., I4oz. $1 
Starfish (Orchid-flowered). The florets of 
this single Dahlia are crimped and twisted, 
giving a star-like effect, and its long stems 
make it excellent for cutting. AII colors 
are represented in these hybrids, and 
generally two shades are to be seen in 
the one flower. 2 ft. Pkt. 35 cts., Koz. $1, 
Moz. $1.50. 
Tall Dahlias 
Interesting results will be obtained; oc- 
casionally a hybrid of value will turn up. 
But to be certain of definite shapes and 
colors it is necessary to plant roots of named 
varieties. These are offered and the blooms 
shown on pages 66 to 68. 
Cactus, Mixed. Saved from a choice col- 
lection. Pkt. $1, 3 pkts. $2.50. 
Double-flowering Exhibition Strain, 
Mixed. Saved from good Show sorts. 
Pkt. 50 cts., 140z. $1.25, oz. $4. 
Giant Exhibition Type. Specially choice. 
This mixture is made up solely from named 
Exhibition Dahlias of the largest and best 
varieties. It is possible to secure some 
really good things from this seed. 50 seeds 
$2, 100 seeds $3.50, 1000 seeds $30. 

CYNOGLOSSUM amabile (Chinese For- 
get-me-not; Hound’s-Tongue). Annual. 
Highly perfumed plant with myosotis-like 
flowers, 14 inch long. Of easy culture, suit- 
able for bedding and cut-flowers. 20 In. 
Firmament. New free-flowering type. 
Covered all summer with large bright 
indigo-blue blooms. Pkt. 10 cts., loz. 
25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
Pink. A beautiful strain. Pkt. 15 cts., 
Moz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea Quamoclit). An- 
nual Climber. Covers a fence or tree stump 
with delicate fern-like foliage and masses 
of star-shaped flowers 114 inches long. Sow 
outdoors in May. 15 ft. Mixed. i Pke. 
10 cts., Moz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
DAHLBERG DAISY (Thymopbylla tenui- 
loba). Annual. Yellow daisy flowers with 
dark centers. Thrives in dry soil. Mat-like 
plants for edging and window-boxes. 
Pkt. 25 cts., Woz. $1.25, lfoz. $2. 
DATURA cornucopia (Trumpet Flower). 
Annual. The delightfully fragrant flowers 
average 8 inches long by 5 inches across; 
they are French white Inside and purple 
outside. Ideal for the white garden. Pkt. 
10 cts., Moz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 
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