“Flower Seeds Gb gG ae ro, Florists”’ 
MISCELLANEOUS ANNUALS—Continued 
CANDYTUFT, Continued 
Dwarf Hybrids Mixture. An attractive 3 to 4 in. miniature 
Umbellata. Very early. Tr. pkt., 15e; 1 0z., 60c. 
For Perennial Candytuft, see Iberis, page 41. 
CARNATION —14,000 S. From an early sowing planted out- 
doors, preferably under cloth protection, these strains will pro- 
duce a nice crop of summer Carnations for cutting. Some sup- 
porting necessary. 
Marguerite Double Mixture. 15-20 in. Ours is a reselected 
strain of this very free flowering summer Carnation. An old 
favorite. Tr. pkt., 25e; 14 0z., 65e3 1 oz., $2.25. 
*CHABAUD’S GIANT IMPROVED STRAIN. 
*Cardinal Red Deep Salmon *White 
(Sparkler) (Aurora) (Jeanne Dionis) 
Crimson Flesh-Pink Yellow 
(Blood Red) (Reine Rose) (Marie Chabaud) 
*Deep Rose Salmon-Rose Formula Mixture 
(Rose Queen) of all colors. 
Prices above nine, each: Tr. pkt., 35ce; 14 0z., 90c; 1 oz., 
$3.25. 
ENFANT DE NICE. A fine standard strain. 
Red Salmon White Formula Mixture 
Prices above four, each: Tr. pkt., 50e; 4 0z., $2.00. 
For the hardy Carnation Grenadin, see page 39. 
For Castor Bean, see Ricinus, page 34. 
CELOSIA — 28,000 S. One of our most easily grown and showy 
annuals, but must not be planted out until weather is warm. 
Does well even in poor soils and hot climates. 
PLUMOSA. Plumed or feathery type producing spire-like 
branches mostly from base of plant. The dwarf varieties are 
widely used for bedding and as spring and summer pot plants, 
while the taller strains make useful cut flowers in late summer. 
*Dwarf Fiery Feather. (Pyramidalis.) 12in. Very attractive 
pyramid formation with fiery red spires. The standard variety. 
*Dwarf Golden Feather. (Pyramidalis.) 15 in. Same as 
above but slightly taller and golden yellow. 
*Dwarf Feather Mixture. A formula mixture of the above 
two varieties; 24 Fiery Feather, 144 Golden Feather. 
Prices above three, each: Tr. pkt., 25e; 14 0z., 65e; 14 0z., 
$1.25; 1 oz., $4.00. 
*Scarlet Plume. 4ft. Brilliant crimson-scarlet. Very colorful 
for fall borders and for cutting. Tr. pkt., 25e; 14 0z., 60c; 
1 oz., $2.00. 
*Golden Plume. Tall, Same as above except a rich golden 
yellow. Tr. pkt., 25e; 14 02z., 60e; 1 oz., $2.00. 
*Thompsoni Magnifica. Ours is a fine even strain of this 
popular tall growing variety. Contains strikingly brilliant 
reds with some yellow and gold shades. This makes an ex- 
cellent cut flower. Tr. pkt., 25e; 14 0z., 603 1 0z., $2.00. 

*Spicata. 5 ft. Long slender silvery rose spikes. Useful as a 
cut-flower or for drying. Tr. pkt., 20c; 14 0z., 60c; 1 oz., $1.80. 
CRISTATA. The popular cockscomb type. The taller vari- 
eties provide good cut flowers in either the fresh or dried state, 
while the dwarf kinds make nice pot plants in summer. 
Gilbert’s Rose Beauty. Ruffled, ball-shaped heads, about 6 
in. across, are of a pleasing rose-pink underlaid with silver. 
Stem length is about 3 ft. Originator’s Tr. pkt. (300 seeds), 
50c. 
Gilbert’s Maple Gold. Beautiful combs varying in color from 
light to dark pink, tipped with gold. Grows 2 to 3 feet high 
and makes an excellent cut flower. Originator’s Tr. pkt. (300 
seeds), 50c. 

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Celosia Fiery Feather —outstanding for pots or bedding. 
CELOSIA, continued 
*Empress. (Dwarf.) 12 in. Large crimson combs with deep 
reddish leaves. 
Glasgow Prize. (Pres. Thiers.) 12 to 15 in. Deep crimson 
combs set in bright green leaves. 
*Dwarf Mixture. 15 in. A choice mixture of all colors in this 
class with both light and dark foliage. 
et above three, each: Tr. pkt., 25e; 14 0z., 60c; 1 0z., 



*Royal Velvet. An absolutely uniform strain of semi-tall 
““Cockscomb”’ Celosia. Crimson combs borne well above 
foliage on 24 to 30 in. stems. Tr. pkt., 25e; 14 0z., 90c; 
1 oz., $3.00. 


*Tall Mixture. 40 in. Mixture of all colors in the tall class. 
Tr. pkt., 15e; 14 02., 25e3 1 0z., 80e. 
CHILDSIT. Chinese Woolflower. An attractively different 
type with knobs or ball-like formations on the end of each 
branch. 
Crimson and Mixture 
Prices above two, each: Tr. pkt., 20e; 14 0z., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
CENTAUREA —CYANUS. (Bachelor Button or Cornflower). 
6500 S. Ours are the very finest, free flowering re-selected 
florists’ strains. Useful for spring greenhouse flowering or can 
be flowered outdoors in June and July from a fall sowing. 
*Blue Boy. The standard market variety. 
Black Boy. Rich deep maroon. Red Boy. Deep carmine rose. 
*Pinkie. Attractive rose pink. *Snowman. Fine clear white. 
Formula Mixture of above varieties. 
Prices above six, each: Tr. pkt., 15e; 1 0z., 45¢3; 4 oz., $1.50; 
1 lb., $5.00. 
*Early Single Blue. Freely produces single Cornflowers of 
clear bright blue. Not quite as strong in growth as Blue 
Boy, listed above, but earlier and brighter in color. Very 
attractive. Tr. pkt., 30c; 1 oz., $1.20; 4 oz., $4.00. 

Jubilee Gem. 12 to 15 in. Dwarf compact deep blue for bed- 
ding. Tr. pkt., 20e; 14 0z., 35e3 1 oz., $1.00. 
24. Our garden and greenhouse plants come from varying parts of the world; treat them accordingly. 
