Radiance Cosmos is a rosy red with a band of 
crimson. 
COSMOS 
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. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 55c; Oz. $1.65. 
2466—Sensation Purity. A new mammoth- 
flowered pure white companion to go with 
Pinkie. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. 60c. 
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. 30c; 144 Oz. 60c. 
2469—Radiance. (All America Selection 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. 30c; 14 Oz. 60c 
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. 
Cynoglossum looks like tall Forget-me-nots. 
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; 4% Oz. 75c; 14 Oz. $1.40. 
2377—Golden Feather. Deep golden yellow 
plumy spikes very similar to Fire Feather. 
14 in. ! 
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; 4 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; 44 Oz. 70c. 
Illustrated in color on page 42. 
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 
2386—TOREADOR,| (All America winner 1955.) 
Very large ball-shaped heads of bright lustrous 
red with scarlet highlights produced above 
light green foliage. The blooms have the tex- 
ture of velvet and, planted against a green 
background and faced with white, they are 
even showier than Salvia. 20 in. 
Pkt. 35c; Lg. Pkt. 70c; 4% Oz. $1.75. 
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. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 4% Oz. 75c. 
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. 31% ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. $1.00. 
Illustrated in color on page 41. 
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. 
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. 
Bkigrcocs les Pkte (0c: 
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Toreador Cockscomb against a white picket 
fence and faced with Snowstorm Petunias. 
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; 44 Oz. 50c. 
COLUMBINE (Aquilegia) 
2070—McKANA GIANTS. (All America winner 
1955.) Perennial. Not until you have seen this 
new perennial can you believe that the flowers 
can be so large, the spurs so long, the colors 
so entrancing and the plants so vigorous. Not 
difficult to grow. Plant seed this May or early 
June to produce large plants that will bloom 
next June. 2% ft. 
Pkt. 75c; Lg. Pkt. $1.50; 4% Oz. $2.50. 
Illustrated in color on page 44. 
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. 2% ft. 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 50c; 14 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. 30c; Lg. Pkt. 60c; 4% Oz. $1.50. 
For Columbine plants, see page 66. 
Sow Columbine seed this June for bloom next 
June. 
