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. 21% ft. 
Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 14 Oz.85c; 14 Oz. $1.50. 
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. 50c; Oz. $1.60. 
2466—Sensation Purity. A new mammoth- 
flowered pure white companion to go with 
’ Pinkie. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 55c. 
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. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 25c; 44 Oz. 55c. 
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. 55c. 
2450—Early Flowering Variety Mixture. For 
areas where the growing season is short, these 
early flowering cosmos are the ones to use. Our 
mixture contains white, pink and red. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; Lg. Pkt. 20c; 14 Oz. 45c; Oz. $1.50. 
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. 
The vivid red of Radiance Cosmos blends well 
with the Sensation Cosmos. 
Plant Celosia (Cockscomb) Fire Feather in front 
of white petunias. 
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; 14 Oz. 90c. 
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; 4% Oz. 70c. 
2370—Plumosa, Mixed Colors. Long, graceful 
feathery plumes ranging in color from intense 
red to bright yellow. Splendid to cut and mix in 
bouquets. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. $1.00. 
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. We saw this arranged effectively 
in a pewter bowl this summer. 15 in. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. 75c. 
Columbine is one of the easiest perennials to 
grow from seed. 
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NEW GIANT CLEOME (Spider Plant) 
2416—Pink Queen. Because it is so easy to 
grow, blooms for so long and is not troubled by 
insects, this tall annual grows more popular 
each year. The large flower clusters of apple 
blossom pink combine beautifully with blue 
salvia. 314 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. $1.00. 
Illustrated in color on page 42. 
2417 —Helen Campbell. This new white cleome 
is a perfect companion for Pink Queen. We saw 
it used effectively with white perennial phlox 
to provide tall white after the phlox heads had 
been cut off. 31% ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. $1.00. 
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. 15c; 14 Oz. 50c. 
COLUMBINE (Aquilegia) 
A row of these graceful 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. 
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; 4% Oz. $1.15. 
For Columbine plants, see page 66. 
CYNOGLOSSUM (Chinese Forget-Me-Not) 
2583—Firmament. Bushy plants produce for- 
get-me-not-like blossoms all summer. Easily 
grown from seed sown outdoors. One of the few 
really skyblue garden flowers. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. 50c. 
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Cynoglossum looks like a tall forget-me-not. 
