3 CROCUS ZONATUS—ry (3-4) 6. In autumn it surprises 
with a lavish showing of lavender cup-flowers, orange-zoned 
deeply within. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; Y% oz. 50c. 
* CROTALARIA RETUSA—ejck (3-4) 35. This is the “Golden 
Sweet Pea,” blossoms of Sweetpea form carried in many 
spire-like spikes, an exceedingly showy plant, upright, not a 
vine. The flowers are glossy golden yellow, with bronze-brown 
markings on wing reverse. A long lasting cut flower. Pkt. 
20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
2 CRUCIANELLA STYLOSA—erk (2-3) 5. Fine-leafed, de- 
cumbent perennial for the rock garden. Many fairly large 
clusters of little starry flowers in attractive crimson-toned 
pink. Of full winter hardiness here. Plants only, each 45c. 
2 CRUSEA VIOLACEA—egw(7)16. A much-branched semi- 
decumbent with good foliage and, in winter, pretty little 
violet flowers in Crucianella form. In warm countries it 
makes a splendid bedding plant. North, may be grown as 
a pot plant. Pkt. 20c. 
4 IFAFA LILY 
In South Africa they call it Ifafa Lily, 
but to the botanist it is CYRTANTHUS 
MACKENI, a pretty bulb-flower in the 
Amaryllis family that will bloom long and 
freely, from late autumn well into winter, 
when handled as a pot plant. It will repeat 
the show year after year, meanwhile in- 
creasing until the pot is filled with bulbs. 
The flowers are slender, waxy trumpets of 
creamy white, carried in clusters. Illustrated 
opposite. Each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
3 CYANELLA 4 
Charming bulb-flowers from Cape of 
Good ‘Hope. Right for the rock garden, but 
give protection in cold areas. Also good pot bulbs for a cool 
window. 12 inches. Culture w(k). CAPENSIS—Starry, bright 
blue flowers in forking spikes through mid-summer. Pkt. 20c. 
LUTEA—Loosely branching to dense racemes of fragrant 
blossoms, usually yellow, rarely pink. Pkt. 20c. ORCHIDI- 
FORMIS—Graceful racemes of flowers, usually mauve to 
lilac, but sometimes near red. Pkt. 20c. OFFER 67A8—One 
pkt. each of the three for 50c. 
GAY CYCLAMEN 
2 CYCLAMEN GIANT-FLOWERED—w. A splendid strain 
for pot culture, brilliantly colored flowers of great size, not 
excelled, we believe, by any other. Glorious color range. 
Fragrant blossoms above ornamental foliage. 6 seeds for 25c; 
14 for 50c; 30 for $1.00; 100 for $2.95. 
1 CYCLAMEN HARDY BLEND—kt. Here are winter-hardy 
kinds for the outdoor garden. Flowers are smaller than those 
of the tender Cyclamen, but as exquisite in form. Delicately 
fragrant. Blossoms may be white, pink, rose or crimson, 
foliage often marbled or undulate. A delightful rock garden 
plant. 10 seeds for 25c; 83 for 75c; 100 for $2.00. 
BOOK—DAHLIAS—Riley. Covers pretty much all phases 
of Dahlia culture. 214 pages. Illustrated. $2.50. 
1 CYNANCHUM ACUMINATIFOLUM—A handsome plant, 
making eventually big clumps that are sheafs of flowers for 
months. The profuse blossoms are waxy cream-white, starry 
in form. Plants, each 45c; 8 for $1.25. 
9 CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA—k 125 ft. Handsome, pyram- 
idal Conifer, the Temple Evergreen of Japan. Bright green 
in summer, bronze-copper in winter. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 35c. 
2 CURCULIGO CAPITULA—w. Distinctive pot-plant orna- 
mental with gracefully arching, oddly tremulous foliage and 
drooping clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers. Keep well 
watered. Pkt. 20c. 
1 CYANANTHUS LOBATUS—rstkt(3)9. Lovely rock garden 
semi-trailer with upfacing, recurved blossom-bells of powder 
blue. Sprays of it, foliage and flower, are like decorative, 
formalized floral designs. Himalayan alpine. Pkt. 25c. 
38 CYCLOBOTHRA FLAVA—15 inches. Pendant, inch-wide 
bells of bright yellow on branching stems. Easy summer- 
flowering bulb for full sun. In late autumn, dig and store 
over winter in a frostproof place. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
Bulbs, 3 for 35c; 10 for $1.00; 25 for $2.00. 


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3 CYPELLA HERBERTI—*erk (3-4) 22. Tigridia-like summer- 
blooming bulbs with shell-blossoms in blended tan, old gold 
rand brown. Blooms first year from seed, and will force. 
IUustrated page 2. Pkt. 20c. 
3 CYPELLA PLUMBEA—*ebk (3-4) 32. Rather like last, but 
differs in that the flowers are blue-violet, and the plants a 
bit taller. Pleated leaves. Pkt. 20c. 
2 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS—w. Umbrella Plant. Mada- 
gascar species grown as a pot plant for graceful foliage form. 
Likes ample moisture. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. 
1 EASY CYNOGLOSSUM * 
All of the Cynoglossums may be treated as annuals, and 
some of them are truly so, as the Amabiles. Others will live 
for years. AMABILE BLUEBIRD—25 inches. Chinese For- 
getmenot. Lustrous indigo. Pkt. 10c. AMABILE PINK—The 
last in pleasing lilac-rose. Pkt. 10c. AMABILE SNOWBIRD 
—Here the sprays are snowy white. Pkt. 15c. AMABILE 
PEERLESS—Unsegregated color variations in blue from 
palest to deepest, white and suffusions, rosy tints. Pkt. 15c; 
14g 0z. 25c. CRETICUM—Close crosier-sprays of purple and 
chocolate. Pkt. 15c. NERVOSUM—20 inches. Deepest blue- 
azure. Hardy perennials of high garden merit. Pkt. 20c; 3 
pkts. for 50c. ZEYLANICUM—28 inches. Decorative, silvery 
foliage with arching sprays of as silvery blue flowers above. 
Pkt. 15c. GRANDE—20 inches. Woodland perennial with 
flowers of brightest blue, each with a white ring. Rare. 
Pkt. 20c. OFFER 68A8—One pkt. each of above for $1.00. 
5 CYTISUS or BROOM 
Gorgeous in blossom, decorative in foliage. “kt’’ culture. 
SUPINUS—Crown Broom. 30 inches. Fully hardy. A crown- 
shaped cluster of golden flowers ends each of the many 
branches. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c. MULTIFLORUS—Spanish 
Broom. Pretty cream-white flowers. Give sheltered position. 
Pkt. 15¢. SCOPARIUS PEERLESS—80 inches. Selections of 
Scottish Broom. Attractive blossoms in creamy yellow, lemon 
and golden orange, with others that carry red to velvety crim- 
son shadings. Odd, whip-like stems that hold emerald green 
coloring all winter when cut, and with Ulex and rose-hip 
sprays will pleasantly fill a vase to brighten dull months. Pkt. 
15e; 46 oz. 25c. BATTANDIERI—60 inches. Golden Lilac. 
Foliage silvery, glistening. Long, dense sprays of golden yel- 
low. Pkt. 20c. AUSTRIACUS—30 inches. Leafy branches 
filled with bright yellow flowers. Pkt. 15c. OFFER 69A8— 
One pkt. each of above for 75c. 
3 DAHLIAS FROM SEED 
They are easy, usually blooming first year, and you can 
have a lot of fun in growing them 
from seed. They will all be pretty, 
and there is always the possibility 
that you may get one worth intro- 
ducing as a new sort. PEERLESS 
DOUBLES—Saved from fine large 
semi-double to intensely double flow- 
ers in full Dahlia color range. Good 
things should come from this. 10 
seeds for 25c; 35 for 70c. NEW 
MINIATURE —Strain of dainty 
baby Dahlias for cutting or bedding, 
running to about 25 inches, blos- 
soms single or semi-double, or rarely 
double; in colorings that include 
canary, buff, apricot, pink, rose, 
scarlet, purple. Illustrated opposite. 
Pkt. 15e; 4g oz. 35c. QUEEN OF 
MOORLAND—Dwarf with rich, 
dark foliage. Flowers mostly double, 
and in shades of scarlet, crimson and maroon, with rarely a 
yellow or lavender. Pkt. 20c. 
3 THE CRINUM LILIES 
Glorious beauties, flowering bulbs of the Amaryllis family 
for outdoor growing. Illustrated page 2. The bulbs store in 
winter as readily as Gladiolus, but Crinums longifolium and 
Powelli album are fully hardy at Philadelphia when left right 
outside without digging, and with protection of mulching 
would probably winter in the open much further north. ERU- 
BESCENS—Whorls of large, fragrant flowers that expand 
to stars in the softest of pinks, each petal with a rose-shaded 
center stripe. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.80. LONGIFOLIUM—Big 
trumpet-flowers in pink-and-white, sweetly scented. Blooms 
always in spring, often again in fall. Each 90c; 3 for $2.60. 
POWELLI ALBUM—Lovely lily-trumpets of purest waxen 
whiteness. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.80. OFFER 70AN8—One bulb 
each of the three for $2.75; 3 each of the 3 for $7.70. 

