Centaurea 
imperialis 
Cheiranthus 
Orange Improved 
Centaurea candidissima 

Centaurea Cyanus, Super-Giant 

CENTAUREA 
These garden favorites are easily grown, require no care, and bloom continuously. Sow in ae oe 
direct in the garden bed, and thin out the following spring to stand at least 10 inches ape ee 
will give spring flowers. Or, seed can be sown in 2-inch pots in February or March and set in ine eae en 
border in April. The seedlings do not like transplanting. Seed sown In the garden m Apru or May 
will produce flowers from summer to frost if the faded flowers are cut. 
Cyanus, Jubilee Gem. Pkt. 15¢e; Koz. 30c; 402. 50c; oz. $1.50; 14 Ib. $4.50 
All-America Winner. A dwarf Cornflower with compact 12-inch plants fiterally covered with flowers. Abie Se 
distinct from other Cornflowers, forms a bright green tuft, and the very double flowers are a deep, intense Dlue. 
This makes an excellent pot-plant for growing In a cold greenhouse. 
Cyanus, Super-Giant. Each, pkt. 10c; 140z. 20c; oz. 55c; 14Ib. $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, mtense Cornflower blue; 
Pinkie, deep pink; Red Boy, glowing red; Snowman, pure white; and Formula Mixed. 
Imperialis, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; (0z. 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. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 0z. 85c; YyIb. $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 Cinerarta maritima. 
Candidissima. Pkt. 10c; #;0z. 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. 10c; (oz. 20c; oz. 50c; 14 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 ike pansies, myosotis, etc., In July, winter plants over in coldframes or with 
protection, and set out in spring. The 12-mch plants bear upright flower spikes. 
Orange Improved. ? mts Pkt. 10c; Moz. 25c; oz. 40c; Ylb. $1.15; Ib. $3.50 
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 Pk 
> xed. hes t. 10c; oz. 15c; oz. 50c; Ib. $1.50 
These make vigorous, rapid growth, beginning to bloom twelve weeks from seed. Strong, 3 to 4-foot Rete with 
very double, full-centered flowers, on long stems, in cream, lemon, buttercup, golden and bronzy yellow. 
Tricolor, Single, Mixed 
; Pkt. 10c; g0z. 15c; oz. 40c; Ib. $1.25 
The 2-foot plants bear, on strong stems, a great profusion of daisy-like flowers, mostly in aes of 
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 
Maritima, Diamond. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; oz. 85c; 14Ib. $2.50 
The finest White-leaved Cineraria, with compact, 10-inch plants of even growth, and broad, snow-white foliage 
There ts no finer setting for a bright flower border than a foreground of fine-textured lawn with a well- 
kept, clean-cut edge. Since 1898 Forbes Lawn Seed Mixtures have produced thousands of beautiful 
permanent Jawns. See our supplement catalog to be mailed to you next month. it 

