9 CEDRUS LIBANI—jk 80 ft. The true Cedar of Lebanon, 
a handsome,’ ruggedly’ formed -coniferous, evergreen tree. 
Winter-hardy at Philadelphia and Boston. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 
for 50c. 
7 CELASTRUS SCANDENS—+yt. 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; 1%4 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $1.45. 
1 CELMISIA CORIACEA—rcbkt (2-3)36. Great Silver-leaf 
Daisy of New Zealand. Enormous white flowers over silvery 
rosettes. Pkt. 20c. 
1 CELMISIA SPECTABILIS—rcbkt (2-3)20. The Showy 
Wool-leaf Daisy of New Zealand. Large white flowers on 
wool-covered stems over rosettes of leaves that are likewise 
covered with silvery wool. Pkt. 20c. 
* CENIA BARBATA—erx (2-3) 8. Brass-buttons. Easy annual 
with fine foliage and very many flower heads that are button- 
like discs of bright yellow. Nice for edgings, or as a rock 
garden filler. Pkt. 20c. 
1 CENTROSEMA VIRGINIANUM—erx (3-4). The flowers are 
near pure blue, upfacing. A low trailer. Fullest recommenda- 
tion for rock garden or terrace. Pkt. 15c. ; 
* CERATOTHECA TRILOBA—ebk(3-4)60. African Fox- 
glove. Easy annual flowers of tall and stately habit. The blos- 
soms are in Foxglove form, pure lavender with purple throat 
lines. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
1 CERATOSTIGMA 
Mounds of vivid blue brilliance are 
, the diffuse 10-inch plants, from mid- 
“summer well into October. Then the 
flowers fall, and the red calyces take 
over to give warm glow to cooling days. 
BBG EOIDE S Chinese perennial of proved hardiness. 
Good foliage, always decorative. Ceratostigma plumbaginoides. 
Illustrated opposite. Plants only, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
1 CENTAUREA PERENNIAL 
Fully hardy perennials that will give quick, robust bril- 
liance. They cut well. ‘x’ culture. Easy germinators. 
AMARA—(4)28. Latest of the Centaureas, big lacy lilac 
flowers in late summer and early autumn, enlivening the 
hardy perennial border in just the season when it needs color 
most. Pkt. 15c; 146 oz. 25c. Plants, each 40c; 3 for $1.10, 
BELLA—(8)16. Beauty of the Caucasus. Fringed and starry 
blossoms of pink-lilac rise over mats of silvery, feathery 
leafage. Plants, each 50c. CHRYSOLEPIS—(3)40. Finely 
pinnate foliage. Flowers golden yellow, or rarely bronze- 
toned. Pkt. 15c. FRITSCHI—(38-4)60. Tall long-bloomer for 
the back of the hardy border. Good violet flowers and 
feathered foliage. Pkt. 15c; 146 oz. 25c. Plants, each 465c. 
MACROCEPHALA—(3)45. Enormous golden flowers of 
fullest fluffy doubleness. It can be spectacular. Pkt. 15c; % 
oz. 30c. Plants, each 45ec. MONTANA—(8)20. Bright blue 
lace, that’s what the big and airy flowers seem to be. Massed 
bloom in late spring, with scattering flowers all summer and 
fall. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c. Plants, each 40c. MONTANA 
ALBA—Like the last, save that here the big blossoms are 
like pure white lace. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.25. ORIEN- 
TALIS—(8)28. Big blossoms that may be either lemon yel- 
low or rose-toned maroon. Long in bloom. Pkt 15ce; %& oz. 
30c; % oz. 50c. Plants, each 45c; 8 for $1.20. Cannot be 
selected to color at shipping time. RUPESTRIS—b(8)40. 
Double tassel-blossoms of red-bronze, lemon or gold. Pkt. 
15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. SCABIOSA—(2)40. The earliest bloom- 
ing of our Centaureas. Big, full-centered flowers of crushed 
blueberry color. Pkt. 15c. STENOLEPIS—(3)50. Exceed- 
ingly profuse bloomer, large blossoms of fringed, roseate 
lavender from buds of brown basketry. Most desirable for 
cutting. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 50c. TAUSCHERI— (2-3) 20. 
Wide mounds of silvery foliage, are set profusely with small 
flowers of lace-lavender. Good. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 40ce. 
OFFER 51B8—One pkt. each of above as offered in seeds, 
together with one of Dealbata Rose Delight, for $1.50. 
OFFER 52 AN8—One plant each of above as so offered, 
with one of Dealbata Rose Delight, 10 in all, for $4.00. 
CENTAUREA DEALBATA ROSE DELIGHT—(2-3) 40. This 
desirable, fully hardy, perennial comes from Persia. Rounded, 
branching plants with pinnate foliage that is white-silvery 
in reverse, are long filled with big double flowers of rosy lilac 
with lace-like pink-toned ray flowers. A particularly good 
coe ee Vg oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. Plants, each 50c; 
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* CORNFLOWER AND SWEET SULTAN | 
Garden-decorative, or splendid cut flowers. “‘k” culture. 
GIANT SWEET SULTAN—(2-3)35. Centaurea imperialis. 
Big, delightfully fringed and fragrant double blossoms in 
rose, lilac, wine red, purple, white, often with contrasting 
centers. Long stems. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 30¢; 
1 oz. $1.00 
GRECIAN SWEET SULTAN— (2-3) 35. Centaurea suaveolens. 
Golden yellow are the exquisitely formed, perfumed, double 
blossoms. Delightful species. Pkt. 15c; 3 for 40c. 
CORNFLOWERS DOUBLE MIXED—(2-3)30. Centaurea 
cyanus, called Bachelor Button or Ragged Sailor. Fine double 
flowers, prettily fringed, in bright blue, pink, ruby, cardinal, 
maroon, rose, white, mauve. Beds, borders, cutting. Pkt. 10c; 
Y% oz. 30c; 1 oz. $1.00. 
BLUE BOY—(2-3)30. Brightest Cornflower blue. Delightful 
for cutting, or in the garden. Pkt. 15ce;.% oz. 25c. 
CYANUS JUBILEE—(2-3)12. A dwarf, and compact double 
blue Cornflower, just right for an edging. Exceedingly pro- 
fuse. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 30c. 
AMERICANA—(2-4)40. Great Basket-flower. The long- 
rayed blossoms of rosy lilac run to full four-inch diameters. 
Exceedingly showy in the garden. Pkt. 10c; 44 oz. 30c. 
AMERICANA WHITE—tThe last in pure white. Spectacular 
in size and beauty. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30ce. 
GYMNOCARP A—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. 15ce; 
3 pkts. for 40c. 
MACULOSA WHIRLWIND— (3-4) 50. 
with ivory tassels edged with white lace. Sow early 
naturalize. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. 
ROTHROCKI—(3)50. This rare Mexican species, unlike the 
others here, is really biennial, which simply means that you 
sow it this summer for bloom next summer. The largest 
flowers in Centaurea, the great, lace-like blossoms sometimes 
reaching measured diameters of six inches. The flowers have 
big, cream-colored center cushions, edged with a wide, airy 
fringe of lilac-lavender. 10 seeds for 20c. 
OFFER 53AS—One pkt. each of the above 10 for $1.20. 
* CELOSIA (with Cockscomb) 
Attractive annual flowers, easy to grow, pleasant to see. 
They cut. CRISTATA EMPRESS—18 inches. Enormous crest- 
combs of rich, velvety maroon. Pkt. 
15¢e; 4g oz. 25ec. BURNING PLUME 
—42 inches. Tall dark-leafed plants, 
much branched. Each branch ends in 
a great plume of burning red. Pkt. 
15¢e; Wg oz. 25c; % oz. 40c. GIANT 
PLUMED MIXED—40 inches. Great 
ostrich plumes in widest color range, 
including scarlet, crimson, amaranth, 
orange and yellow, with varied rose 
tones. Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 25e; %4 oz. 40c. 
FIRE FEATHER—12 inches. Red fire 
here, dwarf plants with great, pointed, 
silky plumes. Striking. Illustrated op- 
posite. Pkt. 15¢; 38 pkts. for 40c. 
GOLDEN FEATHER—Like last ex- 
cept that plumes are bright yellow. 
These two are useful for pot culture, or they are effective 
for edging, bedding, or in porch boxes. Pkt. 15c; 3 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. 15e. CRISTATA MAPLE 
GOLD—30 inches. Heavily frilled and crested. Coloring’ 
largely pink-toned orange, but there will be pleasing varia- 
tions. Pkt. 15e; 4% oz. 25c. OFFER 49A8—One pkt. each of 
the above for 80c. : 
CELOSIA JUMBLES—A great blend of Celosia diversities, 
all the above, plumes, combs and the rest. A wonderful mix- 
ture to sow for a wealth of all-summer cutting material. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 30c; %4 oz. 50c. 
3 CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS 
Called Perfumed Fairy Lily, but it is more or less a minia- 
ture golden Amaryllis for the garden. The slender, waxy 
trumpets, delightfully, richly fragrant, come in early spring. 
Dig and store like Gladiolus. An Andean bulb. Bulbs, March 
to June, 2 for 25c; 5 for 50c; 11 for $1.00. 
Bushy plants filled 
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