CENTAUREA 
These garden favorites are easily grown, require no car 5 
direct i the garden bed, and ie out the following sprmg to stand at least 10 inches apa ae 
YN“ : will give spring flowers. Or, seed can be sown in 2-inch pots in F ebruary or March and set mn a eat en 
- os E od 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. 
Oc; oz. $1.50; 14]b. $4.50 
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Cyanus, Jubilee Gem. -. PEt 5c; Loz. 30c; 7402. 2 : 
‘All-America Winner. A dwarf Cornflower with compact 12-inch plants literally covered with flowers. The ee 
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; oz. 20c; oz. 55c; (Ib. $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 pink; Red Boy, glowing red; Snowman, pure white; and Formula Mixed. 
Imperialis, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; oz. 75c; 4Ib. $2.25; lb. $6.50 
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. 
Suaveolens. Pkt. 10c; 140z. 30c; oz. 85c; 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. 
e, and bloom continuously. Sow m the fall, 


Centaurea 
imperialis 
Candidissima. Pkt. 10c; 350z. 45c; Woz. $1.35; oz. $4 
This is a broad, cut-leaved, silvery variety, 1 foot high. The seed germinates slowly and makes slow growth. 
Gymnocarpa. Pkt: 10¢;'3407°20t; 0Z7 5Uc; 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., in July, winter plants over in coldframes or with 
protection, and set out in spring. The 12-inch plants bear upright flower spikes. 
Orange Improved. Pkt. 10c; joz. 25c; oz. 40c; Yb. $1.15; Ib. $3.50 
Dazzling, fiery orange flowers, which make very striking effects, particularly in large borders. Popular for plant sale. 
Centaurea Cyanus, Super-Giant CHRYSANTHEMUM 
: Showy flowers of easiest culture and fine for cutting. Sow seed outdoors m 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 m May. For Hardy Varieties see Shasta Daisy in Perennial List. 
Coronarium, Double, Mixed Pkt. 10c; } 
, xed. ae . 10c; 4Zoz. 15c¢; oz. 50c; Ib. $1.50 
These make vigorous, rapid growth, beginning to_bloom twelve weeks from seed. Strong, 3 to 4-foot eee Ven 
very double, full-centered flowers, on long stems, in cream, Iemon, buttercup, golden and bronzy yellow. 
Tricolor, Single, Mixed 
; : Pkt. 10c; goz. 15c; oz. 40c; 14 Ib. 
The 2-foot plants bear, on strong stems, a great profusion of daisy-like flowers, mostly 2 Aarts 
yellow and orange, and white, with two zones of contrasting darker colors encircling the center disc 
CINERARIA 
Dusty Miller. This is used for white-leaved edging plants. For others, see White-leaved Centaureas 
Riaritinsy Hien! ae : 3 i Pkt. 15c; Moz. 30c; oz. 85c; 4b. $2.50 
e fines ite-leaved Cmeraria, with compact, 10-inch plants of even growth, and broad, snow-white foliage 






Ape war-time it 1s essential to keep up morale. Long work-hours, anxiety about our men 
and women im service, the dislocation of our normal lives, all call for some comforting distraction 
Here’s where bright flower borders will hel With | ; ‘ : 
up your garden. Grow flowers. - ss OEY, to vacation this year, fix 
Cheiranthus 
Orange Improved 

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