COSMOS 
2465—Sensation Mixture. A mixture of pink, 
white and red. This is, by far, the best strain 
of cosmos you can sow, especially if you want 
to cut the flowers for bouquets. 
Pkt. 10c; Lg. Pkt. 20c; 14 Oz. 40c; Oz. $1.50. 
2466—Sensation Purity. A new mammoth- 
flowered pure white companion to go with 
Pinkie. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 50c. 
2467 —Sensation Pinkie. The largest, earliest 
and brightest pink cosmos in existence. Bloom- 
ing early from seed sown outdoors it is the best 
for northern climates. 4 ft. tall. 
Pkt.-15c;) Lg: Pkt. 25ce; 4% Oz. 50c. 
2468—Sensation Dazzler. Large flowers of a 
bright clear red produced in abundance on large 
vigorous early flowering plants. 
Pkt. i5c; Lg. Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 50c. 
2469—Radiance. (All America Silver Medal 
1948.) Same type as the Sensations but with 
larger flowers and more erect growth. Deep 
rosy red with a broad band of crimson in the 
center. Long lasting cut flowers which open 
nicely when cut in bud. 
Pkis20cy le. Pkt, 40c2 14 Oz. $1.15 
2475—Orange Flare. The best bright orange 
annual flower for backgrounds. Flowers early 
and is easy to grow. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; Lg. Pkt. 20c; 14 Oz. 35c; Oz. $1.00. 
2450—Early Flowering Variety Mixture. For 
a pleasing display in your garden and an un- 
limited supply of cut flowers, produced for 
many weeks, we most enthusiastically recom- 
mend this improved strain. A well balanced 
mixture of white, pink and red. 
Pete Ocelot Kkt-20G-240O7..25C3 O75 15C: 
COLEUS 
2511—Harris’ Extra Fancy Mixture. An un- 
usually bright colored strain which we have 
been developing for years. Makes compact pot 
plants or is equally well adapted to window 
boxes or the garden. Dull unattractive colors 
have been eliminated. 
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The new Radiance Cosmos grows ‘increasingly 
popular. 
This illustrates the difference between Crested 
and Plumed Cockscomb. 
COREOPSIS 
2441—Double Flowering Coreopsis. Peren- 
nial. A double and semi-double form of this gay 
very hardy perennial that produces splashes of 
yellow daisy-like flowers in June and July. Can 
be naturalized in sunny areas. 
Pkt L0cs i Oze 45e: 
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The new white Cleome, Helen Campbell, 
combines beautifully with Pink Queen. 
NEW GIANT CLEOME (Spider Plant) 
2417 —Helen Campbell. This year, for the first 
time, we are happy to offer a white companion 
to Pink Queen which is as fine in every way as 
that very popular annual. Use it alone as back- 
ground for lower growing flowers or in combina- 
tion with Pink Queen. New home owners will 
welcome it for use as a temporary 4 ft. hedge 
until more permanent material can be planted. 
Pkt 25c;slog, Pkt 60c34102.7-$2.25. 
2416—Pink Queen. You see it everywhere 
these days. In large beds in parks; among the 
shrubs around gas stations; in beds at land- 
scaped road intersections. Evidence, certainly, 
that there is nothing easier to grow nor more 
striking than a mass of these tall graceful apple 
blossom pink flowers. Try combining them with 
blue salvia. Blooms continuously from July 
until October and is not troubled by insects. 
4 ft. Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. 80c. 
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COCKSCOMB 
(Celosia) 
DWARF PLUMED TYPES 
2376—Fire Feather. Fiery red plumy spikes 
on plants only 12 in. tall. The brightest and 
showiest flower we have ever seen. Plant it in 
mass or as a border. Most effective planted 
with white flowers. 
Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 14 Oz. $1.40. 
TALL PLUMED COCKSCOMBS 
2370—Mixed Colors. Long, graceful feathery 
plumes ranging in color from intense red to 
bright yellow. Splendid to cut and mix in bou- 
quets. 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt, 15¢; Le. Pkt. 80c; 14% Oz. 75ce: 
CRESTED COCKSCOMBS 
2380—Variety Mixture. The large showy 
heads of odd-shaped flowers are like immense 
rooster combs. Bright reds and yellows on 
dwarf plants. 1 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 44 Oz. 75c. 
“T planted some of your New Larkspur Mixture 
in the early spring and the results created quite a 
sensation. I put in another row of seed from 
another supplier, but the Harris row was much 
superior to the other.”’ 
Frank B. Hower, West Reading, Penna., 8/18/50 
COLUMBINE (Aquilegia) 
A row of these husky plants covered with 
large long-spurred blooms like gay butterflies 
is a sight that never fails to excite enthusiastic 
comments from all who see them. 
2074—Harris’ Exhibition Hybrids. Peren- 
nial. Contains both pastel shades and deeper 
color tones of pink, lavender, yellow and red. 
Seed from northern grown plants produces 
sturdy stock. 
Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 44 Oz. $1.75. 
2075—Blue Shades. Perennial. The soft blues 
and lavenders are always much admired in 
hybrid Columbines. Beautiful alone or in com- 
bination with the mixed colors. The large long 
spurred blossoms are in blue and white com- 
binations. 
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For Columbine plants, see page 65. 
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Columbines are a ‘‘must’’ in a perennial border. 
