BEAUTIFUL LILIES ** ° 

Cosmos, Crested 

Charming Cosmos 
Annual. Cosmos is of great value for cut- 
bloom. Sow about May 1, out-doors, cover- 
ing the seed 4 inch, and thin out or trans- 
plant to not less than 114 feet apart. Sow 
under glass in April for earlier bloom. 
Sensation Type 
A new, early, large Cosmos. Flowers are 
4 to 5 inches across, with wide, fluted florets. 
Flowers in 10 weeks from seed. 4 ft. 
1593 Pinkie. Pink. 1594 Purity. White. 
1592 Crimson Sensation. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts., 6 pkts. 75 cts. 
2949 COLLECTION: Pkt. each, 3 colors 40 cts. 
1595 Dazzler. Giant flowers 4 or more 
inches across; they appear early, when the 
plants are but 30 inches high, but continue 
as an ultimate 5 to 6 feet is attained. Rich 
deep amaranth-crimson. Pkt. 15 cts., 
3 pkts. 40 cts., 6 pkts. 75 cts. 
3A 1596 Sensation, Single, Mixed. Pkt. 
10 cts., 14oz. 35 cts., oz. $1.25. 
DOUBLE SENSATION. Surprisingly quick 
to bloom. The flowers are 4% inches across. 
3A 1601 Pink Lady. Two double forms 
occur In this: one fluted and medium pink; 
the other crested, somewhat lighter. 
3A 1602 White Cloud. Velvety white. 
Above 2, each, pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25 
1603 Sensation, Double, Mixed. Pkt. 
35 cts., 3 pkts. 90 cts., 6 pkts. $1.75. 
Early Dwarf Crested Cosmos 
Flowers unusually large, blooming as 
quickly as the Early Singles. See illustration. 
1581 Pink Beauty 1580 Crimson Beauty 
1582 White Beauty 
Each, pkt. 25 cts., 3 pkts. 60 cts., 6 pkts. $1.10 
1585 Mixed Beauty. Pkt. 25 cts., 3 pkts. 
60 cts., Yoz. 75 cts. 
3A 2947 COLLECTION: Pkt. each, 
3 colors, 65 cts. 
Early Express Type 
A modern, quick-growing strain that 
reaches a height of about 2% feet and bears 
fine large flowers on long stems within 45 days. 
1586 Crimson 1587 Pink 
1588 White 1591 Mixed 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts., 6 pkts. 75 cts. 
3A 2948 COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 
3 colors, with Early Orange Flare, 50 cts. 
NEW YORK 8,N. Y. 

in every garden. 
3A1607 Radiance - New! 
All-America Silver Medal Winner for 
1948. A 5-foot variety, rugged, strong, 
bearing a wealth of huge blooms that are 
rose-pink with a wide inner zone of deep 
crimson and a cushion of yellow stamens 
in the center. 
A two-color Cosmos is a novelty, but 
the deep crimson hue ts indeed unusual. 
Small wonder it proved a top winner in 
the nationwide seed tests. Pkt. 15 cts., 
3 pkts. 40 cts., 6 pkts. 75 cts. 

Late Single Tall Cosmos 
This type of Cosmos, which has mammoth 
flowers, blooms late in the summer. 5 ft. 
1609 Lady Lenox. Deep rosy pink. 
1610 Lady Lenox, White. Pure white. 
1608 Crimson. 1613 Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. 25 cts., 6 pkts. 40 cts. 
3A 2950 COLLECTION: Pkt. each, 3 colors, 
25 cts. 
Orange, Yellow and Golden 
Types 
3A 1614 Early Orange Flare. Orange flowers 
with light green foliage. The stems are long 
and wiry, adapted for cutting. 3 ft. 
3A 1617 Yellow Klondyke. Lighter in 
color and a fitting companion to Early 
Orange Flare. The butter-yellow of the 
flowers and their exceptionally long stems, 
make them highly valuable. Blooms are 
134 inches across. 3 ft. 
3A 1615 Orange Ruffles. 
semi-double blooms have extra rows of 
florets. Earlier than, and not quite so tall 
as Orange Flare. 2% ft. 
Above 3, each, pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts., 
6 pkts. 75 cts. 
Large, golden, 
COLEUS. Conservatory or bedding foliage 
plant. Leaves are striking in color, and 
highly decorative; flowers are insignificant 
and are usually pinched off. Most effective. 
3A 1571 Copper Giant. Coppery rose 
shades. 
3A 1573 Rainbow Hybrids. 
mixture. Plants are all hues. 
Each, pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. 90 cts., 6 pkts. $1.75 
CYCLAMEN 
Greenhouse Plant 
Giant type developed by European special- 
ists. Seed is sown in autumn, the young 
plants carried through winter in a cool green- 
house, repotted in May and kept during 
summer in a shaded frame. Brought into 
the greenhouse or conservatory in October 
they flower in winter, 15 months after sowing. 
1635 Mixed Colors. Pkt. (10 seeds) 75 cts., 
50 seeds $3, 100 seeds $5. 
CUPHEA (Cigar Plant). Treat as an Annual. 
Pretty half-hardy subject for beds, baskets 
and window-boxes. Plants are covered 
with small tubular flowers, which appear 
twelve weeks after seeding. 
1627 Dwarf Hybrids. Various shades of 
rose, pink, scarlet and near purple. Pkt. 
25 cts., 3 pkts. 60 cts., Yoz. $1. 
CYNOGLOSSUM (Chinese Forget-me-not; 
Hound’s Tongue). Annual. Perfumed 
plant; myosotis-like flowers. 
1636 Firmament. Large; 
Pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts., 
A splendid 

indigo-blue. 
6 pkts. 75 cts. 
Cobea scandens is a climber which, perhaps, you have not grown re- 
cently. Excellent for speedily covering a fence, It is described on page 34. 

EIGHT OF THE EASIEST KINDS TO GROW are 
shown in color on page 57 

Stately Delphiniums 
Hardy Larkspur 
Often 6 feet, these striking perennials pro- 
duce magnificent flower-spikes in July and 
August; cut them down after blooming for a 
second growth in fall. Many treat as an 
annual, sowing under glass in midwinter. 
1645 GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS, Mixed. 
Immense spikes; best colors. Pkt. 35 cts., 
3 pkts. 90 cts., Yoz. $1.75, oz. $6. 
Giant Pacific Hybrids 
These New Hybrids are much larger and 
finer than the best varieties produced hitherto. 
All the florets are 2 inches or more across, 
and they are excellent for show purposes. 
All the following are mildew-resistant 
3A 1646 Black Knight Series. Dark blues. 
3A 1649 Cameliard Series. Lavender selfs. 
3A 1651 Galahad Series. White. 
3A 1647 Blue Bird Series. Clear mid-blue 
with white bee. 
*3A 1648 Blue Jay. Blue, gray overtone; 
dark bee. 
*3A 1652 Guinevere Series. Pink-Iavender; 
white bee. 
*3A 1653 King Arthur. Royal violet; 
white bee. 
*3A 1654 Summer Skies. Light blue; 
white bee. 
Each, pkt. $1, 3 pkts. $2.75, 6 pkts. $5 
3A 2951 COLLECTION: Pkt. 
marked * $3.50 
1655 Round Table Series. Noble mixture. 
Pkt. $1, 3 pkts. $2.75, 6 pkts. $5. 
1660 Mixed. AII hues; standard kinds. Pkt. 
50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25, 6 pkts. $2.25. 
each, varieties 
Some Other Fine Varieties 
1664 New Hollyhock Strain. A fine mix- 
ture of all light shades, pale clear blue 
predominating. Large flowers; double. 6 ft. 
Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. 90 cts. , 6 pkts, $1.75. 
1661 Belladonna. Clear "turquoise- -blue 
flowers. Everblooming. 5 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., 
3 pkts. 40 cts., 6 pkts. 75 cts. 
1663 Cliveden "Beauty (Improved Bella- 
donna). Bright blue. Larger flowers and 
a stronger plant. 5 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 3 pkts. 
60 cts., 6 pkts. $1.10. 
1662 Bellamosum. Blue; 5 ft. Similar to 
the above except color is a darker blue. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts., 6 pkts. 75 cts. 
1665 Cardinale. Beautiful cardinal-red. 
te ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 3 pkts. 60 cts., 6 pkts. 
aOe 
1668 Chinense, Blue Butterfly. Fine 
feathery foliage, and many spikes of large 
blossoms of intense gentian-blue. 11% ft. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts., 6 pkts. 75 cts. 
1667 Chinense, Cambridge Blue. Clear, 
rich light blue. Fine for cut-bloom. 2% ft. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts., 6 pkts. 75 cts. 
1666 Chinense album. White form. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts., 6 pkts. 75 cts. 
CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea Quamoclit). An- 
nual Climber. One of the most popular of 
annual climbing plants with very delicate 
fern-like foliage, and masses of beautiful, 
small, star-shaped flowers. It is advisable 
to soak seed in water for a few hours be- 
fore sowing in order to hasten the germina- 
tion. Frequently attains a height of 15 feet; 
sow outdoors in May. 
1637 Mixed. Pkt. 20 cts., 
3 pkts. 50 cts., 
6 pkts. 90 cts. 
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