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FLOWER SEEDS 
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AQUILEGIA, COLUMBINE 
CINERARIA 
» These plants are invaluable for the decoration of the conserva- 
tory or for bedding outside in partial shade; unsurpassed for 
richness and variety of vivid colors; ranging in through all 
shades of blue, purple and crimson; the seed is easily started 
and the plants grow readily in good ordinary soil. Sow in boxes 
in the summer for spring blooming, or early in spring for late 
summer flowering. 
California Super Giants Mixed. The huge flowers measure 
from 3 to 5 inches across and are borne in immense rounded 
trusses above the dark green foliage. The colors range from 
pastel salmons, azure blue and snowy white to the deepest blood- 
red and violet-blues. Plants are compact in habit, 15 to 18 inches 
high. Pkt. 50c. : 
Multiflora Nana Mixed. A new race producing dwarf plants 10 
inches high with masses of small flowers measuring about % inch 
diameter; compact heads over small foliage. The flowers are all 
self colored. Pkt. 50c. 
COBAEA SCANDENS 
A very fine and rapid-growing climber, with large bell-shaped 
purple flowers and beautiful foliage. Needs rich soil; plant the 
seeds edgewise and cover lightly. Pkt. 15c. 
COLEUS 
Plants with richly colored foliage of maroon, green, crimson, 
yellow, etc. For groups on lawns and ribboning they are indis- 
pensable, and also valuable for pot culture. Although perennials, 
they attain perfection from seed the first season. 1 to 3 feet. 
Improved Hybrids. This strain produces the most attractive 
varieties. Pkt. 35c. 
COLUMBINE (AQUILEGIA) 
These are among the most beautiful of spring and early sum- 
mer flowers; very effective when grown in the herbaceous border 
and groups among shrubbery. Graceful spurred flowers on stems 
2 feet or more above the fern-like foliage. 
Long Spurred Pink Hybrids. A beautiful selection of pink and 
rose shades. Pkt. 35c. 
Long Spurred Blue Hybrids. Blue and lavender. Pkt. 35c. 
Long Spurred Snow Queen. Finest white and very fragrant. 
Pkt. 35c. 
Waller-Franklin’s Hybrids. This strain is allowed by the Royal 
Horticultural Society to be the best ever raised. The blooms are 
of large size and the spurs very long. The colors range through 
shades of lavenders, mauves, blues, purples, whites, creams, 
yellows, pinks, reds, etc. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.00. 
COREOPSIS 
A perennial with light, graceful foliage and beautiful golden 
flowers. Blossoms in midsummer and is one of the best yellow 
cut flowers. Sow the seed in boxes and transplant to 1 foot apart. 
Double New Gold. The flowers are large and fluffy, of rich 
golden yellow with long stems, ideal for cutting. Comes 100% 
double. Pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 30c. 
Double Sunburst. This brilliant new golden yellow strain, pro- 
duces double flowers and is just as easy to grow as the single 
flowered form and the extra petalage adds a further charm to 
the flower. Pkt. 15c; '%4 oz. 30c. 
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COLEUS 
COSMOS 
The plants grow 5 to 6 feet high, and are one mass of feathery 
green foliage, gemmed with large single flowers of white, pink, or 
crimson, enlivening the garden, long after more tender flowers 
have succumbed to early frosts. For bouquets and vases this 
is one of the finest flowers grown. This half hardy. annual may 
be sown from February until August. Sow in boxes tq transplant 
or out of doors if cold weather is over, and thin to 12 inches apart. 
Early Giant Sensation 
A splendid improvement over the older types. The flowers 
which are 4 inches or more in diameter are produced freely as 
early as 10 weeks after sowing, on plants 2 to 3 feet in height. 
Pinkie—Rose. pink. Cardinal. New crimson. 
Purity—Glistening white. 5 
Each of above: Pkt. 15c; '4 oz. 40c. _ 
Mixture—Pink and white shades. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 30c. 
Early Klondyke Orange Flare. Vivid orange. Blooming from 
seed in 5 months. Pkt. 15c. ; 
Cosmos Radiance (All America 1948). A grand new addition 
to the famous large flower SENSATION type Cosmos with, rich 
rose red flowers showing a deeper center zone. Tall growing and 
very free flowering. Pkt. 25c. ; 
Double Crested Cosmos 
The plants grow 3% to 4 feet tall and produce a small percent- 
age of flowers having double centers and a row of petals around 
the base of the flower which makes them very effective. 
Pink Beauty. Soft, pink. Pkt. 25c. 
White Queen. Pure white. Pkt. 25c. 
Crimson King. Dark crimson. Pkt. 25c. 
Mixture of the above colors. Pkt. 25c. 
CYCLAMEN, Giant Binnewies Strain 
These are among the most beautiful winter and spring flower- 
ing plants for the greenhouse. Not only are the flowers of strik- 
ing beauty, but the foliage is also highly ornamental. The seed 
we send out is grown by the originator. 
Mixed, 10 seeds, 50c. 
CYNOGLOSSUM AMABILE (Chinese Forget-Me-Not) 
A hardy perennial recently introduced from China, of the 
easiest culture, forming strong plants about 18 inehes high and 
producing through the summer months sprays of For-get-me- 
not-like flowers. Will bloom the first season if sown early. 
Firmament. Rich bright blue flowers on bushy plants. Height, 
15 to.20 inechess ePkt. 15¢;.4/4 oz. 25c. 
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