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OLDS’ COSMOS 
928. Sensation Mixed. H. A. The giant 
blooms measure four to six inches across on 
plants four to five feet tall. To produce the 
large blooms, plant three feet apart and disbud. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Y% oz., 50c; oz., 90c. 
924, Fiesta. H. A. The All-America Silver 
Medal winner in the 1952 contest, Shown in 
color and described on page 44, Pkt., 15c; 2 
pkts., 25c, 
926. Extra Early Colossal Mixed. H, A. The 
Cosmos for the northern latitudes. The plant is 
graceful and delicate, the flowers single and as 
large as the late blooming kinds. Plants grow 
4 to 6 feet high. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; % 
0z., 50c; oz., 90c. 
927. Radiance. H. A. A beautiful two-tone 
Cosmos that should be in every garden. See page 
41 for complete description and color illustra- 
tion. Et, LOcs 2 pktss, ibe: 
925. Extra Early Double Crested Mixed. H. 
A. Grows about three feet high, forming a per- 
fect bush, massed with blooms. The double 
crested center is edged with a row of single 
petals. Very early. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
COBAEA 
920. (Cathedral 
Bells.) H. A. One 
of our finest and 
most rapid growing 
climbers, attaining a 
height of 30. feet 
during the  seasqn. 
Will cling to any 
rough surface, In 
sowing, plant the 
seed edgewise, in 
flats in March or 
April. The large 
bell-shaped flowers 
are first green, then 
turn to a _ beautiful 
purple. Pkt., 15c; 2 
pkts., 25c, 
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COLLINSIA 
923. Bicolor. H. A. An easily grown flower 
which blooms freely in any good garden soil 
from June to October. Flowers are formed on 
wiry stems in tiers of whorled, deep-lipped pet- 
als. Sometimes called Chinese Houses as they 
suggest Chinese Pagodas. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
Firefly Cuphea. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
915. Annual Mixed. H. A. Showy flowers of 
pleasing shades, growing on Strong, stiff stems. 
Largely grown for cut flowers. Foliage is finely 
cut and ornamental. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
914. Merry Mixture. H. A. A new strain of 
single Chrysanthemums or Painted Daisies that 
include solid colors as well as a wide range of 
zoned or tri-color flowers. See page 41 for color 
illustration. PkKt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
COIX (Job’s Tears) 
929. Coix. T. P. While a perennial it is not 
hardy and must be grown as an annual, The 
leaves are about two feet long and one and one- 
half inches wide, Beads or tears on the axis are 
pearly white to lead color. They are useful orna- 
ments and a curiosity. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
0zZ., 30c. 
Sweet Wivelsfield Dianthus. 
DIANTHUS (Pinks) 
954. Sweet Wivelsfield Mixed. H, A. A cross 
between the hardy Pink and the Sweet William. 
Flowers are over three inches in diameter and 
are borne profusely. Colors include pink, rose, 
white and many marked with contrasting shades. 
Some are honey-scented. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
950. Dianthus. (Pinks.) Double Chinen- 
sis Mixed. H. A. One of the most loved of all 
annuals. The brilliant, contrasting colors ap- 
pearing in each flower form striped bands and 
markings and are very beautiful. Pit eLOC sme 
pKts\.) 15e: 
952. Gaiety 
Mixed. He) cA: 
While winter 
hardy with pro- 
tection it should 
be grown in the 
north as an an- 
nual. The one 
foot plants are 
completely coy- 
ered with a fas- 
cinating display 
of brilliant col- 
ored fringed 
flowers of pink, 
white, red, and 
maroon ina 
wide array of patterns. The blossoms appear in 
single, double, and semi-double forms and will 
cover the plants for a long season. Sweet scented. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
CLEOME (Spider Flower) 
918, Giant Pink Queen. H. A. An easily 
grown annual that blooms all summer. See page 
44 for color illustration and description. Pkt., 
LOc 2 pits, 1 5¢s 
CYNOGLOSSUM (Chinese forget-me-not) 
934. Dwarf Firmament. H. A. Better appearing 
and produces more flowers than the taller type. 
Plants are sixteen inches in height, strong and 
erect. A flower that blooms all summer until 
freezing even on poor soils. The Forget-me-not- 
like blooms are a vivid blue and will harmonize 
well with all colors. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
CUPHEA (Firecracker Plant) 
933. Firefly. H. A. The general effect of this 
plant when in full bloom is a ball of fire, It is 
excellent for rock gardens, window boxes, flower 
pots, or as a border plant. This tender annual 
will flower readily from seed in twelve to four- 
teen weeks and bloom profusely throughout the 
summer, The compact plants reach a height of 
about ten inches and are covered with small 
delicate fiery red flowers. A good pot plant. PEt., 
15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
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DAHLIA 
935. Dwarf Hybrids, Mixed. H. A. See page 
89 for color illustrations and description. Plant 
in a box in the house in April, and transplant. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
DAHLIA BULB. 
See page 34, 
DOLICHOS 
(Hyacinth Bean) 
960. Tall Mixed. 
ome A rapid- 
free-flower- 
ing annual climber; 
blossoms and =  wma- 
roon pods are very 
ornamental. Pkt., 
LOC ee pKts et oce 
growing, 
Didiscus Coeruleus. 
DIDISCUS (Blue Lace Flower.) 
959, Coeruleus. H. A. A beautiful blue-flower- 
ing annual growing about 3 feet tall. Very fine 
for cutting. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
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DIMORPHOTHECA 
961. Dimorphotheca, Golden Orange 
Daisy. H. A. <A showy African Daisy with 
large glossy, orange-red flowers. 
tion above. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
962. Mixed Hybrids. H. A. Our mixture con- 
tains many beautiful shades of yellow, salmon, 
gold and white. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c, 
ANNUAL HOLLYHOCK 
1007. Indian Spring. Sow the seed in flats, 
transplant in six weeks to the open ground, It 
will flower in about ten weeks. The semi-double 
five-inch flowers range in color from a pale pink 
to crimson, Height, four to six feet. PKG Loc 
2 pkts., 15c, 
See illustra- 
é GOURDS 
$95, Mixed. Ornamental. H. A. Quickly makes 
a dense growth of vines. 
birdhouses. Pkt., 10c; 
0Z., 
Large types make fine 
Aon 2 pkts., 15c; 4% oz., 25c; 
Mixed Ornamental 
Gourds. 
