
Centaurea 
imperialis 
Centaurea Cyanus, Super-Giant 
Cheiranthus 
Orange Improved 

Centaurea candidissima 


CENTAUREA 
These garden favorites are easily grown, require no care, and bloom continuously. Sow in ae ie 
direct in the garden bed, and thin out the followimg sprmg to stand at least 10 inches Pats He 
will give spring flowers. Or, seed can be sown in 2-inch pots in February or March and set in a Ee en 
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; Ygoz. 30c; oz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 14 Ib. $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. 55c; 141b. $1.65; Ib. $5 
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 Jong to be remem- 
bered. There is no finer strain. Black Boy, blackish maroon; Blue Boy, intense Cornflower blue; 
Pinkie, deep pmk; Red Boy, glowing red; Snowman, pure white; and Formula Mixed. 
Imperialis, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; l(oz. 30c; 0z. 75c; 4b. $2.25; Ib. $6.50 
Giant Sweet Sultan. These sweet-scented, large fluffy flowers on long stems above 2)4-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. 
Suaveolens. Pkt. 10c; 1goz. 30c; oz. 85c; Y%{Ib. $2.50 
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. _ Pkt. 10c; Ygoz. 45c; oz. $1.35; oz. $4 
This ts a broad, cut-leaved, silvery variety, 1 foot high. The seed germinates slowly and makes slow growth. 
Gymnocarpa. Pkt. 10c; 140z. 20c; oz. 50c; 4 Ib. $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., im July, winter plants over in coldframes or with 
protection, and set out in spring. The 12-inch plants bear upright flower spikes. 
Orange Improved. j Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 4b. $1.15; Ib. $3.50 
Dazzling, frery orange flowers, which make very striking effects, particularly in large borders. Popular for plant sale. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
Showy flowers of easiest culture and fine for cuttmg. 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 
mdoors m March and transplant in May. For Hardy Varieties see Shasta Daisy mm Perennial List. 
Coronarium, Double, Mixed. a: Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 0z. 40c; Ib. $1.25 
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 Jong stems, in cream, lemon, buttercup, golden and bronzy yellow. 
Tricolor, Single, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Y4oz. 15c; oz. 40c; 14Ib. $1.25 
The 2-foot plants bear, on Strong stems, a great profusion of daisy-like flowers, mostly in shades of 
yellow and orange, and white, with two zones of contrasting darker colors encirclmg the center disc. 
CINERARIA 
Dusty Miller. This is used for white-leaved edging plants. For others, see White-leaved Centaureas. 
_Maritima, Diamond. - Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; oz. 85c; {Ib 
The finest White-leaved Cineraria, with compact, 10-inch plants of even growth, eis ee aie ma es aimed 




During war-time it is essential to keep up morale. Long work-hours, anxiety about our men 
and women in service, the dislocation of our normal lives, all call for some comforting distraction. 
Here’s where bright flower borders will help. . With less opportunity to vacation this year, fix 
up your garden. Grow flowers. 





20 
