COSMOS 
Fiesta 
2476—(All America Selection 1952) Unlike 
the sensation Cosmos this newcomer grows 
only 214’ to 3’ tall with an airy arrangement of 
the slender branches on which are poised the 
single and semi-double 214’’ blooms. The color 
is warm yellow overlaid with scarlet which is 
more pronounced in cool weather. Easy to 
grow from seed sown outdoors. 214 ft 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 50c. 
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. 4 ft. 
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. 25c; 14 Oz. 50c. 
2468—Sensation Dazzler. Large flowers of a 
bright clear red produced in abundance on large 
vigorous early flowering plants. 
Pkt. 15¢e; 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. 
Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 35c; 14 Oz. 65c 
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. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; Lg. Pkt. 20c; 14 Oz. 25c; Oz. 75c. 
F ee a .% g e 
The new Fiesta Cosmos is a warm yellow over- 
laid with scarlet. 
This illustrates the difference between Crested 
and Plumed Cockscomb. 
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. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 35c; Lg. Pkt. 70c. 
For a beautiful mass planting sow seed of the 
pink and white Cleome with Blue Salvia. 
NEW GIANT CLEOME (Spider Plant) 
2417 —Helen Campbell. 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 background for lower growing 
flowers or in combination with Pink Queen. New 
home owners will welcome it for use as a tem- 
porary 344 ft. hedge until more permanent 
material can be planted. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 4 Oz. 80c. 
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 
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. 1 ft. 
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. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. 75c. 
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. 15 in. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. 75c. 
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. 3 ft. 
PKkt-al0c 
COLUMBINE (Aguilegia) 
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. 21% ft. 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 45c; 14 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. 21% ft. 
14 Oz. 45c. 
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Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 50c. 
For Columbine plants, see page 65. 
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. 
34 ft. Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. 80c. 
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Sow Columbine seed this June for bloom next 
June. 
