CASSIA GOLD 
Alike chiefly in that they all have showy golden flowers, 
and all are horticulturally good,, the Cassias differ in that: 
some of them are Annuals, other winter-hardy perennials, 
still others, tender, for pot or tub culture North. 
* CASSIA FASICULATA—ek(4)20. Gold-coin Flower. Easy, 
good, annual. Graceful fountains of pinnate foliage, set with 
golden yellow flowers, flaked crimson at petal bases. Plumes 
of blossoming. Pkt. 15c; 3 for 40c. 
1 CASSIA MARILANDICA—kt(3)60. 
hardy perennials of late summer. Massive racemes of showy 
yellow flowers. Tolerates moist soils and damp meadow 
positions, but also flourishes fully in the usual high-ground, 
mixed perennial] border. Pkt. 15c; 144 oz. 25c. 
1 CASSIA MEDSGERI—kt(38) 60. 
flowered edition of Marilandica. This one, however, prefers 
dry, sunny position. Drought-resistant. Pkt. 15c. 
6 CASSIA ARTEMISIOIDES—k. Pretty winter-bloomer with 
fine gray-silvered foliage and fragrant soft yellow flowers. 
Large pot or tub plant, north. Pkt. 20c. 
6 CASSIA CORYMBOSA—k. Handsome, large pot plant, 
loaded with bright yellow flowers. May also be grown in 
garden, being then lifted in autumn and wintered in light 
cellar in half-dormant state. Pkt. 20c. 
6 CASSIA LAEVIGATA—k. A favorite species in gardens 
of India, suitable here for the far South, or North under 
glass. Bright yellow flowers in terminal and axillary racemes 
are followed by odd, leathery, cylindrical seed pods. Pkt. 25c. 
One of the better 
Pretty much a smaller- 

1 CELMISIA CORIACEA — rcbkt(2-3)36. Great Silver-leaf 
Daisy of New Zealand. Enormous white flowers over silvery 
rosettes. Pkt. 20c. 
7 CELASTRUS SCANDENS—+t. 50 ft. Waxwork or Bitter- 
sweet. Showy hardy vine. In autumn, hung with cluster- 
sprays of bright orange-and-red fruits that may be dried 
for winter bouquets. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 40c. : 
2 CELSIA ARCTURUS—wk(20). Cretan Bear-tail. Quite 
large yellow flowers with purple anthers are carried in big, 
loose racemes. A handsome plant, arresting when in full- 
ness of bloom. Splendid winter pot bloomer, or can be grown 
in the summer garden. Pkt. 20c. 
* CELOSIA (with Cockscomb) 
Attractive annual flowers, easy to grow, pleasant to see. 
They cut. CRISTATA MAPLE GOLD—30 inches. Heavily 
frilled and crested. Many heads almost globes, they are so 
densely convoluted and solid. Coloring largely pink-toned 
orange with golden lights, but some will vary to golden 
rose, or lighten to citron. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 25c; 1% oz. 40c. 
CRISTATA EMPRESS—18 inches. Enormous crest-combs 
of rich, velvety maroon. Pkt. 15¢; 1/16 oz. 25ec. BURNING 
PLUME—42 inches. Tall dark-leafed plants, much branched. 
Each branch ends in a great plume of burning red. Pkt. 
15c; 1/16 oz. 25e; % oz. 40ec. GIANT PLUMED MIXED—40 
inches. Great ostrich plumes in widest color range, includ- 
ing scarlet, crimson, amaranth, orange and yellow, with 
varied rose tones. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25e; % oz. 40c. FIRE 
FEATHER—12 inches. Red fire here, dwarf plants with 
great, pointed, silky plumes. Striking. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. 
for 40c. GOLDEN FEATHER—Like last in size and form, 
but here the plumes are all brightest yellow. These two 
are useful for pot culture, or they are effective for edging, 
bedding, or in porch boxes. Pkt. 15c; 8 pkts. for 40c. 
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER—40 inches. Consider it of the 
plume section, but the diversely, brightly colored flower heads 
are fluffy, woolly balls. Pkt. 15c. OFFER 46A16—One pkt. 
each of the above for 80c, 
CELOSIA JUMBLES—A great blend of Celosia diversities, 
all those above, together with Pride of Castle Gould, Chinese 
Woolfiower and others. About all the Celosias, both plumes 
and combs. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 80c; % oz. 50c. 
FINE BIENNIAL CENTAUREAS 
Sow this year for next year bloom. 
CENTAUREA ROTHROCKI — ebx(3)50. Immense lace-like 
flowers, sometimes reaching six inches extreme diameter. 
The blossoms have big cream-colored center cushions, each 
with a wide, airy fringe of lilac-lavender. Rare Mexican 
species. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. 
CENTAUREA LEUCOLEPIS — ebx(3)40. Buds built of 
silvery white overlapping scales that are decorative just cut 
in that stage, but they are followed, too, by rather pretty 
little lilac flowers. Pkt. 15c; 3 for 40c. 


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1 CENTAUREA PERENNIAL 
Fully hardy perennials that will give quick, robust brilliance. 
They cut well. ‘‘x’’ culture. Easy germinaters. AMARA— 
(4)28. Latest of the rena Hadid inne tor eieton 
autumn. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c. ants, eac Cs or $1.10. 
é BABYLONICA — (3)100. The 
stately Cornflower of Babylon, 
illustrated opposite. Silver- 
leafed pillars are set in each leaf- 
axil with golden tassel blossoms, 
the whole pillar terminating in 
a close panicle of the flowers. 
Strikingly decorative. Effective 
as specimens, or in accent groups. 
Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 50c. BELLA 
—(8)16. A beauty of the Cau- 
casus. Fringed and starry blos- 
soms in pink-lilac, one to each 
of the multitude of slender stems, 
rise over wide mats of silvery, 
feathery leafage. One of the more 
distinctive Centaureas. Desirable 
in the rock garden or for edging. 
5 Pkt. 80c. Plants, each 35c;. 3 
for $1.00; 10 for $2.90. CHRYSOLEPIS—(8)40. Finely pin- 
nate foliage. Flowers golden yellow, or rarely bronze-toned. 
Pkt. 15e. DEALBATA ROSE DELIGHT—(2-3)30. Persian 
Cornflower. Rounded, branching plants with pinnate foliage, 
silvery below, are long filled with big double flowers of lilac 
rose, edged with pink lace. A particularly good one. Pkt. 15c; 
1/16 oz. 25ce. Plants, each 46c. FRITSCHI— (3-4) 60. Tall 
long-bloomer with violet flowers and feathered foliage. Pkt. 
15c; 1/16 oz. 25¢; MACROCEPHALA—(3)45. Enormous 
golden flowers of fullest fluffy doubleness. It can be spectacu- 
lar. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. Plants, each 40c; 3 for 
$1.10; 10 for $3.20. MONTANA—(8)20. Large, airy flowers 
of brightest blue, lace-edged. Near to everblooming. Pkt. 15c; 
3 for 40c. Plants, each 40c. ORIENTALIS—(8)28. Big blos- 
soms that may be either lemon yellow or rose-toned maroon. 
Long in bloom. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 80c; 14 oz. 50c. Plants, each 
40c; 8 for $1.10. Cannot be selected to color at shipping time. 
RUTHENICA—(3)36. Fairly large, fringed flowers of pale, 
soft yellow. Foliage pinnate. Pkt. 15¢. SCABIOSA—(2)40. 
- Our first to bloom. Big, full-centered flowers of crushed blue- 
berry coloring. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 30c. Plants, each 40c. STEN- 
OLEPIS—(8)50. Called Summer Bouquet. Exceedingly pro- 
fuse bloomer, large blossoms of fringed, roseate lavender from 
buds of brown basketry. Splendid mid-summer flower for 
cutting. Pkt. 15e; 1/16 oz. 25c. Plants, each 40c. OFFER 
48A56—One pkt. each of the above for $1.65. 
CENTAUREA HARDY BLEND—Splendid mixture, includes 
all above, together with the many fine kinds that are listed 
only in the Treasure Chest. Pkt. 15e; 1% oz. 30c; %4’oz. 50c. 
* CENTAUREA ANNUAL 
Garden-decorative, or splendid cut flowers. ‘‘k’’ culture. 
IMPERIALIS MIXED—(2-3)385. Giant Sweet Sultan. Frag- 
rant, fluffy doubleness in rose, lilac, wine-red, purple, violet, 
and snowy white, flowers of large size, stems long. Pkt. 10c; 
% oz. 80c. 
SUAVEOLENS— (2-3) 24. Grecian Sweet Sultan. Sweetly 
scented blossoms of bright yellow, in Sweet Sultan form and 
doubleness, but a trifle smaller, Pkt. 15c. 
AMERICANA—(2-4)40. Great Basket-flower. The long-rayed 
blossoms of rosy lilac run to full four-inch diameters, the 
largest flowers in annual Centaureas. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c. 
AMERICANA WHITE—tThe last in pure white. Spectacular 
in size and beauty. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 25e. 
GYMNOCARPA—ifbk (2-4)20. Dusty Miller. Massed feathery, 
silver-gray foliage. Valued for edging or bedding. Pretty 
purple flowers. A wild-flower of the Isle of Capri. Pkt. 15c; 
3 pkts. for 40c. 
MACULOSA WHIRLWIND—(3-4)50. Bushy plants filled with 
ivory tassels edged with white lace. Sow early. Will naturalize. 
Pkt. 15¢; 8 pkts. for 40c. : 
CYANUS JUBILEE—(2-3)12. A dwarf, and compact double 
blue Cornflower, just right for an edging. Exceedingly pro- 
fuse. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. 
CYANUS DOUBLE MIXED—(2-3)30. Here is the gay Corn- 
flower, Batchelor Button many call it. Large, double fringed 
flowers in bright blue, pink, ruby, cardinal, maroon, rose, 
white, mauve. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c. 
OFFER 47A16—One pkt. each of the above for 85c. 
