COSMOS 
2476—Fiesta (All-America Selection 1952) Un- 
like 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. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 1g Oz. $1.15; 14 Oz. $2.00. 
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. 45c; Oz. $1.50. 
2466—Sensation Purity. A new mammoth- 
flowered pure white companion to go with 
Pinkie. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢e; Lig: 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. 
PEE loes tue. Pkt.25e; 14, Oz. 50c. 
2468—Sensation Dazzler. Large flowers of a 
bright clear red produced in abundance on large 
vigorous early flowering plants. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15e; 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. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 50c. 
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; 44 Oz. 45c; Oz. $1.50. 
“T am sending all these bulbs and flower seeds to 
a friend in England. She wrote: ‘My flowers are 
always so beautiful. The Harris seeds you send 
me are so superior that every year my garden is 
the envy of the Neighborhood’.”’ 
Mrs. Milton Berglund, Torrington, Conn.1/25/52 
The new Fiesta Cosmos is a warm yellow over- 
laid with scarlet. 
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Cockscombs have become ‘‘stylish’’ for flower 
arrangements. 
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 3144 ft. hedge until more permanent 
material can be planted. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. $1.00. 
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. 
3144 ft. Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. $1.00. 
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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. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 14 Oz. 75c; 14 Oz. $1.40. 
TALL PLUMED COCKSCOMBS 
2371—Plumosa Golden Fleece. A new giant 
form of plumed or feathered cockscomb which 
opens a soft yellow changing to tawny yellow 
with age. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 50c; % Oz. 90c. 
Illustrated in color on page 42 
2372—Plumosa Crimson. Large informal long 
stemmed spikes of brilliant red which combine 
effectively as cut flowers with white gladiolus 
and are equally striking in the garden. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 1% Oz. 70c. 
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. 90c. 
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. 
Pkt. 10c; 144 Oz. 50c. 
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. 21% ft. 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 50c; 44 Oz. $1.15; 14 Oz. $2.00. 
Illustrated in color on page 42 
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. 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 50c; 44 Oz. $1.15. 
For Columbine plants, see page 66. 
A perennial planting is incomplete without some 
Columbine. 
