Candytuft 
Showy branching plants for edging or 
to fill in empty spaces in the garden. 
Desirable for cut flowers. Blooms 8 
weeks from sowing and until frost. 
Plants grow from 12 to 18 inches high 
and succeed in any light airy place. 
Do not plant closer than 6 inches apart, 
but 8 inches is better. 
Umbellata. Lilac, White, Crimson, Rose, 
Red, 12 inches. Each, pkt. 10c. 
All colors mixed. Pkt, 10c. 
Hyacinth Flowered. White, 12 inches. 
Large flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
Little Prince. Snow White, 6-8 inches. 
Large spikes, Pkt. 10c. 


Flowering Plants 
During the months of May and early 
June, we offer daily many thousands 
of annual seedling flower plants. 

Canterbury Bells (Annual) 
Annual Canterbury Bell has been de- 
veloped that will bloom from seed in 
less than six months. The plant grows 
2 to 2% “feet tall, each plant having 
from 6 to 8 spikes of bloom. We offer 
mixed packets only, of the following 
colors: Pink, Rose, Dark Blue, Light 
Blue and White. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
California Poppy (Eschscholtzia) 
This is the state flower of California. 
The beautiful and brilliant poppy-like 
flowers produced on a low-growing and 
finely-cut silver foliage will bloom 
freely from spring until frost. Seed 
must be sown where they are to re- 
main. Plants are about 12 inches tall. 
Hybrida Dwarf Erecta Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Aurantiaea. 
Orange, spreads. Pkt. 10c 
Golden West. 
Yellow orange 
center. PKt. 10c. 
Lovely. Car- 
mine rose, suf- 
fused salmon. 
Dwarf. Pkt. 10c. 
Ramona Hy- 
brids. Flowers 
fare beautifully 
frilled and in- 
/ curved. Pkt. 
10c. 
Creamy Crin- 
kles, Large ex- 
tra double 
flowers of a 
delightful 
apricot - buff. 
Pkt. 10c. 

California Poppy 
Canna 
Cannas can be grown from seed if 
planted early. Seed germinates irregu- 
larly in two to four weeks. Plants 2% 
to 4 feet tall. Mixture from newest va- 
rieties. Pkt. 10c. 
Cardinal Climber 
This is a very attractive, rapid growing 
climber, attaining a height of 25 feet, 
with deep cardinal-red flowers and 
fern-like foliage. Flowers are about 
one inch in diameter and are borne in 
clusters five to seven blooms each from 
mid-summer till frost. Does best in a 
sunny situation and rich soil. Pkt. 15c. 
Carnation 
Chabaud’s Giant Double. Bloom 5 to 6 
months from sowing. Vigorous erect 
plants produce double, clove-scented 
flowers of large size. Grows 18 in. high. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Marguerite. These carnations bloom in 
about five months after sowing. The 
flowers are of brilliant colors, ranging 
through many beautiful shades of red, 
pink, white, and variegated. About 
one-half the blossoms are extremely 
double, while balance are partly dou- 
ble and single. Most beautiful for cut 
flowers and very fragrant. Seeds 
should be sown indoors in February 
and transplanted to the open when all 
danger of frost is past. Height, 18 to 
20 inches. All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
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Castor Bean (Ricinus) 
Ornamental plants of stately growth 
and picturesque foliage, with brilliant 
colored blossoms, producing a tropical 
effect. It thrives in rich well-drained 
sandy or clay loam, but is not suited 
for stiff clay or very sandy soil. 
Zanzibariensis. The ornamental leaves 
of a variety of colors beautifully lobed, 
are 2% to 4 ft. across. Pach plant 
thickly set from top to bottom. Height 
NOT AOSL Zeit kK te OCs 
Mixed. Height 5 to 12 ft. Pkt. 10c. 
Celosia Childsii © (Chinese Woolflower) 
Plants grow 2 to 8 feet high; the bloom 
starting early with a central globular 
head which reaches an immense size. 
Many branches are thrown out, each 
bearing a wooly-like ball of scarlet. 
These blooms of scarlet balls will con- 
tinue to multiply and enlarge until 
killed by frost. Pkt. 10c. 
Celosia Cristata (Cockscomb) 
Freely flowering annuals of easy cul- 
ture, producing large comb-like heads. 
Does best in light soil, not too rich. 
Tall, mixed, 24 to 30 in. high. Pkt. 10c. 
Dwarf, mixed, 8 to 12 in. high. Pkt. 10ce. 
Tall Royal Velvet, rich carmine-crim- 
son. Pkt. 10c. 



Celosia, Dwarf Cristata 
Celosia Plumosa 
(Feathered Cockscomb) 
These are extra fine in.groups, similar 
to: the. Cristata. in- habit -of.-erowth. 
Blossoms are slender, of a feathery 
appearance. Height 18 to 24 inches. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10ce. 
Dwarf Fiery Feather, bright scarlet, 
LO iNew tee Ce 
Dwarf Golden Feather, golden yellow, 
dpe eiMabe ieee Ab sKey 
—— Best Annuals for Cemetery 
Ageratum., Lobelia. 
Alyssum, Pansy. 
Coleus. Petunia. 
Geranium, Portulacca. 
Centaurea Cyanus 
(Double Bachelor’s Button or Cornflower) 
The varieties 
listed below 
are Double 
Giant 
noted for their 
long stemmed 
flowers, espe- 
cially fine for 
cutting. Plants 
grow 2 to 2% 
ft. high and if 
faded flowers 
are cut off, 
will bloom 
continuously 
throughout the 

< summer, 
5 Black Boy, 
Centaurea Cyanus black maroon; 
or Bachelor’s Button Pinkie, rose 
pink; Red Boy, 
true cornflower 
white; also in mixed 
dark red; Blue Boy, 
blue; Snowman, 
colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Centaurea Cyanus Dwarf Jubilee Gem. 
Plants are dwarf, compact, about 1 ft. 
tall, and covered with vivid blue, dou- 
ble blooms. Fine for rockery, garden 
and as a pot plant. Does best in semi- 
shade. Pkt. 10c. 
strains, — 
Centaurea Imperialis (Sweet Sultan) 
The sweet scented, artistic-shaped 
flowers are borne on long, strong 
stems, and when cut will stand for days 
in good condition. It is of easy culture 
and one of the best annuals for cut 
flowers. Blooms all summer. Height, 
15 to 24 inches. Finest mixed. PKt. 10c. 
Chrysanthemum 
% by Extensively 
grown for cut 
The 




flowers. 
foliage iS or- 
namental and 
finely cut. The 
single varie- 
ties grow. 12 
to 24 xinches 
high, and pro- 
duce on long 
stems large 
flowers. re- 
sembling the 
daisy, but of 
many bright 
colorings in 
distinct bands 
i . Flow- 
Chrysanthemum, — 2 ings. Flow. 
Single Annual frost 
Double-mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Single Merry Mixture. Bright hued tri- 
colors. -Pkt.:10e; 
Clarkia Elegans 
Bright and attrac- 
tive annuals of 
easy culture. The 
leovmers graceful 
sprays are valuable 
for table decora- 
tion. They thrive in 
sun or shade, grow- 
ing 2 to 2% feet 
high, with masses 
of double flowers 
and buds which 
will all open in 
water when cut. 
Blooms July and 
August. Mixed col- 
OUSimael ich Oe, 

Clarkia Elezans 
Cleome 
(Spider Plant) 
Showy and in- 
teresting be- 
cause of the 
long purple 
spidery st a- 
mens and 
showy petals. 
Does well in 
sandy soils and 
sunny situa- 
tions. A good 
bee plant. 
2 an ae 
Cleome, Pink Queen 

Giant Pink Queen. A tall and attractive 
border plant, 4 ft. high. Flowers of a 
delightful refreshing pink, Blooms 
from June until: frost. Pkt. 10e. 
The Golden Cleome. Blossoms resemble 
the Cleome Pungens, but are a rich 
gold approaching orange. Pkt. 25c. 
Climbing Vines Special Mixture— 
This mixture consists of Morning 
Glory, Hyacinth Bean, Wild GCucum- 
ber, Cypress Vine, Ipomea, Climb- 
ing Nasturtiums, ete. Pkt. 10c. 

Cobaea Scandens (Cathedral Bells) 
One of the handsomest and most rap- 
id growing of the annual climbers. 
Climbs twenty to thirty feet in a sea- 
son. The flowers are bell shaped, white 
or blue color. Should be started in- 
doors. Blue. Pkt. 10e. 
Coix Lachryma (Job's Tears) 
An ornamental grass with broad leaves 
and shiny, pearly-like beads. Height 
from 30 to 40 inches. Plant early in the 
spring, four or five seeds in a hill, one- 
half inch deep, at a distance of 12 or 
15 inches apart. Pkt. 10c. 
~ Coleus 
Brilliant colored foliage plants for beds, 
borders and edgings. Avalon Strain. 
Gay colors, medium leaf. Pkt. 25c. 
