CENTAUREA 
These garden favorites are easily grown, require no care, and bloom cOnHnNOUS) aoa ae Aes 
direct in the garden bed, and thin out the following spring to stand at ‘Ma h hal set i the garden 
will give spring flowers. Or, seed can be sown in 2-inch pots in February or arc y pts esp an Ae 
border in April. The seedlings do not like transplanting. Deed /SOWO iD Ulesea tee ae. 
will produce flowers from summer to frost if the faded flowers are cut. — "et tage 
Cyanus, Jubilee Gem. fl ith t Oe ene e (Aor eral aah y peenteenta om foliage, 
rang io en eat oe eat nes Sa Rinrebtereen tale and the very double flowers are a deep, intense blue. 
This makes an excellent pot-plant for growing in a cold greenhouse. 
per-Giant. Each, pkt. 10c; lgoz. 20c; Oz. 55c; Ib. $1.65; Ib. $5 
eee This is a perfected strain, with larger, more double and more vividly colored atin: on 
long stems, splendid for cutting. The 3-foot plants when in full bloom make a sight long to be els ee 
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; Ib. $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. PKs 103-17 073 0c702t 85c; 14Ib. $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. 


Centaurea 
imperialis 
Candidissima. _ Pkt. 10c; y,0z. 45c; oz. $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. 10c; loz. 20c; 0z. 50c; 144Ib. $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; 'goz. 25c; oz. 40c; Ib. $1.15; Ib. $3.50 
Dazzling, fiery orange flowers, which make very striking effects, particularly m 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. 
These make vigorous, rapid growth, beginning to bloom twelve weeks fr 
very double, full-centered flowers, on long stems, in cream, lemon, 
Tricolor, Single, Mixed. 
The 2-foot plants bear, on Strong stems, a great profusion of dai 
yellow and orange, and white, with two zones of contrasting dar 
CINERARIA 
_ Dusty Miller. This is used for white-leaved edging plants. For others, see White-leaved Centaureas 
Maritima, Diamond. : 
: ? ; ; Pkt. 15c; oz. ; : 
The finest White-leaved Cineraria, with compact, 10-inch plants of even growth, Sad pried sapeeeoaiaa fuiseaiae 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; oz. 50c; Ib. $1.50 
om seed. Strong, 3 to 4-foot plants, with 
buttercup, golden and bronzy yellow. 
Pkt. 10c; 14oz. 15c; oz. 40c; 4 Ib. $1.25 
sy-like flowers, mostly m shades of 
ker colors encircling the center disc. 


Cheiranthus 
There is no finer setting for a bright flower border th 
Orange Improved 
kept, clean-cut edge. Since 1898 Forbes Lawn Seed 
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