Centaurea 
imperialis 
— eae 
Chrysanthemum, Single, Tricolor 

CENTAUREA 
These garden favorites are easily grown, require no care, and bloom continuously. Sow im the fall, 
direct in the garden bed, and thin out the following spring to stand at least 10 inches apart. These 
will give spring flowers. Or, seed can be sown in 2-inch pots in February or March and set in the garden 
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; 1goz. 30c; Moz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 4 Ib. $4.50 
All-America Winner. Compact 12-inch plants covered with flowers. The foliage, distinct from others, forms a 
bright green tuft, and the very double flowers are a deep intense blue. Excellent pot-plant for a cold greenhouse. 
Cyanus, Super-Giant. Each, pkt. 10c; 14oz. 20c; oz. 55c; 4b. $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 on 3-foot plants. Black Boy, blackish maroon; Blue Boy, Cornflower 
blue; Pinkie, deep pmk; Red Boy, red; Snowman, white; and Formula Mixed. 
Imperialis, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 1402. 30c; oz. 75c; 141b. $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. They like a rich, loose soil and bloom from June through August. 
Suaveolens. . Pkt. 10c; 140z. 30c; oz. 85c; 4 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. : P : Pkt. 10c; ~;0z. 35c; Moz. $1; oz. $3.25 
This is a broad, cut-leaved, silvery variety, 1 foot high. The seed germinates slowly and makes slow growth. 
Gymnocarpa. Pkt. 10c; '40z. 25c; oz. 85c; 14 Ib. $2.50 
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. ’ Y Pkt. 10c; Moz. 25c; oz. 40c; 4b. $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 
mdoors in March and transplant in May. For Hardy Varieties see Shasta Daisy in Perennial List. 
Coronarium, Double, Mixed. 4a Pkt. 10c; 140z. 15c; oz. 50c; 14 Ib. $1.50 
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 long stems, in cream, Iemon, buttercup, golden and bronzy yellow. 
Tricolor, Single, Mixed. ; Pkt. 100; 14oz. 15c; oz. 40c; 14 Ib. $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, w'th 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. / . - é Pkt. 15c; 14oz. 30c; oz. 85c; 14Ib. $2.50 
The finest White-leaved Cineraria, with compact, 10-inch plants of even growth, and broad, snow-white foliage. 
ANNUALS Ageratum Lobelia Phlox drum. Very Dwarf 
Alyssum Marigold, Extra Dwarf Portulaca 
FOR Celosia, Dwarf Cristata Nasturtium Sanvitalia 
Celosia, Fiery Feather Nierembergia Tagetes 
EDGINGS Cineraria maritima Pansy Torenia 
Dahlborg Daisy Petunia, Dwarf Verbena 
Phacelia 

