CASSIA GOLD—Three good kinds. FASICULATA—k(3)25. 
Goldcoin Flower. Annual. Graceful fountain plants, each 
pinnate-leafed stem becoming a plume of brilliant yellow 
blossoming. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 25e. MARILANDICA—kt (3) 
50. Winter-hardy perennial, loaded through late summer 
with massive racemes of bright yellow bloom. Pkt. 15c; % 
oz. 25e. CORYMBOSA—w. Floribunda Cassia. North, hand- 
some large pot plant, loaded with golden blossoms. Garden- 
hardy, south. Pkt. 25c. 
2 CAUTLEIA LUTEA—w. Odd flowers of brilliant yellow, 
followed by showy red seed-capsules. A graceful beauty. At- 
tractive summer-blooming pot plant. Pkt. 25c. 
2 CAUTLEIA SPICATA—Dense spikes of golden flowers and 
violet bracts. Same uses and range as last. Pkt. 25c. 
2 CAUTLEIA STRIATA—w. Erect spikes of yellow fiowers 
with rose calyces, giving striped effect. Pkt. 25c. 
1 CELMISIA SPECTABILIS—rebkt (2-3)20. The Showy Wool- 
leaf Daisy of New Zealand. Large white flowers on wool- 
covered stems over rosettes of leaves that are likewise covered 
with silvery wool. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
1 CERATOSTIGMA 
Mounds of vivid blue brilliance are 
the diffuse 10-inch plants, from mid- - 
summer well into October. Then the 
flowers fall, and the red calyces take Z 
over to give warm glow to cooling days. ERA 
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides. Illustrated aes 
opposite. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.65; 10 for $5.00. 
2 AN EASY EXOTIC 
It is CARICA PAPAYA, and in the North it may be grown 
as an easy, large pot plant, for it comes on quickly from seed. 
The plants are as decorative, as tropical in suggestion, as a 
Palm. Well-grown plants bear the melon-shaped papaya fruits 
the second year, these edible, highly esteemed for the tabl.e. 
Few exotics so curious, and ornamental, can be grown with 
such slight fuss and care. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
1 CATANANCHE or CUPID'S DART 
Soundly hardy perennials of considerable beauty of bloom. 
They cut well. 25 inches. ‘‘k’’ culture. 
CATANANCHE COERULEA — Long-stemmed, attractive 
flowers in soft blue. Likes sun, and does well even in drought. 
In bloom late spring into early summer. Pkt. 20c; 1% oz. 45c; 
Y% oz. 85c. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
CATANANCHE BICOLOR—White flowers with contrasting 
blue centers. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 35c. 
CATANANCHE SNOW WHITE—Blossoms of purest white, 
without trace of marking. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70c. 
4 CEDAR OF LEBANON 
The true Cedar of Lebanon, CEDRUS LIBANI, a hand- 
some, ruggedly formed, coniferous, evergreen tree. Foliage 
varies from bright green to silvery. Grows to about 80 feet. 
Winter-hardy at Boston. “kt” culture. Pkt. 20c; 1%4 oz. 40c. 
ATLAS SILVER CEDAR—k 120 feet. The majestic Cedar of 
the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, a handsome, pyramidal 
conifer with silvery blue, evergreen foliage. Hardy into 
southern Connecticut. Pkt. 20c; 1% oz. 40c. 
5 CELOSIA (with COCKSCOMB) 
66,99 
Attractive flowers, colorful in garden or vase. “x’’ culture. 
CRISTATA EMPRESS—18 inches. 
, Enormous crest-combs of rich, velvety 
maroon. Red foliage. Dwarf, compact. 
Pkt. 15e; 44 oz. 30e. 
GIANT PLUMED MIXED—40 inches. 
Great ostrich plumes in widest color 
range, including scarlet, crimson, am- 
aranth, orange and yellow, with rose 
tones. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 25e; %4 oz. 40c. 
FIRE FEATHER—12 inches. Red fire 
here, dwarf plants with great, pointed, 
silky plumes. Striking for pot culture 
* or in the garden. Illustrated opposite. 
‘ Pkt. 15¢e; 4g oz. 40c. 
GOLDEN FEATHER—Like last except that plumes are all 
of brightest golden yellow. Fine for edging, bedding, pot cul- 
ture. Pkt. 15e; 46 oz. 40c. 
PAMPAS PLUME—New selection with immense, fluffy 
plumes in unusual and surprising color tones. Pkt. 15c. 
OFFER 127A—One pkt. each of the 5 for 55c. 
2 A SHOWY ORCHID 
The CATTLEYAS are the very picture of the word “or- 
chid” as it appears to most of us, the wide, fascinating 
flowers excelling in exotic grace and beauty. We offer plants 
of blooming size, from 5-inch pots of CATTLEYA TRIANAE 
seedlings and varieties. Colorings will be varied lavenders, 
mauves and purples, light to dark, sometimes with touches 
of white or rose. Plants, each $7.00; 3 for $20.00. See also 
in this catalog, the headings Epidendrum, Bletilla, Phaius, 
Calanthe, and Orchid. 
5 CENTAUREA and SWEET SULTAN 
Garden decorative, or splendid cut flowers. “k’’ culture. 
GIANT SWEET SULTAN—(2-3)35. Centaurea imperialis. 
Big, delightfully fringed and fragrant double blossoms in 
rose, lilac, wine red, purple, white, often with contrasting 
centers. Long stems. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 25c. 
GRECIAN SWEET SULTAN—(2-3)35. Centaurea suaveolens. 
Golden, perfumed, double blossoms. Pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 25c. 
CORNFLOWER BLUE BOY—Good double flowers in bright- 
est blue. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $1.25. 
CORNFLOWERS DOUBLE MIXED—(2-3)30. Centaurea 
cyanus, called Bachelor Button. Fine double flowers, prettily 
fringed, in bright blue, pink, ruby, cardinal, maroon, rose, 
white, mauve. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; 1 oz. $1.10. 
THE DWARF CORNFLOWERS—Low, compact, to about 12 
inches, right for edgings. JUBILEE—A bright blue, like a 
low, dense Blue Boy. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 30c. ROSE GEM— 
It is a Jubilee in soft, rose pink. Pkt. 15c; 1 oz. 30c. 
AMERICANA—(2-4)40. Great Basket-flower. The long-rayed 
blossoms of rosy lilac, or sometimes creamy white, often run 
to four inch diameters. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 40¢. 
5 DUSTY MILLER 
CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA—Masses of beautiful, silver- 
dust foliage of feathery form. Desirable for edgings. Attrac- 
tive purple flowers. Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 30d; %4 oz. 55¢. 
1 CENTAUREA PERENNIAL 
Fully hardy perennials. They cut ¥ 
well. “x” culture AMARA— 
(4) 25. It begins in late summer, 3a 
big, lacy, lilac flowers. Pkt. 15¢;§ 
8 for 40¢. Young plants, each 
60¢. BELLA—(8)16. Beauty of RAYS 
the Caucasus. Fringed, starry 
blossoms of mauve pink ris 
over mats of silvery, feathery 
leafage. One of the better rock 
garden, or bedding perennials, 
doing well in dry, sunny posi- 
tions. Plants only, each 60¢; 3 
for $1.65; 10 for $4.75; 25 for 
$10.00. PULCHERRIMA—(3) 16. 
Another handsome Caucasian 
species, with immense flowers 
of soft, rosy lavender. Truly a “plant of distinction’’. Pkt. 
35¢. FRITSCHI—(38-4)60. A highly satisfactory, tall, back- 
ground perennial with very good violet flowers. Pkt. 20¢; 
8 for 50¢. MACROCEPHALA—(3)45. It can be rather 
spectacular, with its big, golden flowers of fullest, fiuffy 
doubleness. Pkt. 154d; % oz. 35¢; ™% oz. 60¢. Plants, each 
60¢; 3 for $1.60. MONTANA—(8)25. Big, airy flowers that 
seem to be made of blue lace. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 50¢. Plants, 
each 60¢; 3 for $1.60. ORIENTALIS—(8)28. Big blossoms 
that may be either soft yellow. or rose-toned maroon. Pkt. 
20¢; 3 for 50¢. DEALBATA—This Persian species is a 
long-lived perennial of much beauty and great hardiness. 
It blooms in summer, and the rounded, full-branching plants 
may reach 40 inches. Pinnate foliage, silvered in reverse. 
Big, double, attractive blossoms of rosy lilac. Pkt. 20¢; Ye oz. 
35¢. Plants, one season size, each 60¢; 3 for $1.60. SCABI- 
OSA SPLENDENS—(2)40. Handsome early bloomer with 
big, fringed blossoms of blueberry-violet. Pkt. 20¢; We oz. 
85¢. Plants, each 65¢; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.00. RUTHEN- 
ICA—(38)35. Fairly large, fringed flowers of soft yellow. 
Pkt. 20¢. STENOLEPIS—(3)50. Called Summer Bouquet, 
from its free-blooming beauty. Large flowers of fringed, 
roseate lavender come from buds of brown basketry. It cuts 
well. Pkt. 20¢; 3 pkts. for 50¢. Plants, each 65¢; 3 for $1.70. 
OFFER 127B—One pkt. each of above as offered in seeds 
for $1.70. OFFER 127CN—One plant each of the 7 so offered, 
for $3.99. CENTAUREA HARDY BLEND—Seeds of many 
fine, hardy kinds in mixture. Pkt. 154; % oz. 40¢. 
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