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Carnation, Marguerite 
CARNATION (Dianthus Caryophyllus) 
287 Marguerite Giants. Double special mix- 
ture. Flower approaches in form, size, fragrance 
and beauty those grown by the florist. 
Pkt., 15c; 1g o2., 60c. 
CASTOR BEAN (Ricinus) 
Well known tender annual, with palm-like 
leaves of glossy green, brown or bronze hue. 
6 to 15 feet. 
295 Borboniensis. Large, 
purplish hue. 15 feet. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 35c; 02., 60c. 
showy foliage of 
296 Cambodgensis. Stalks and stems nearly 
black; leaves large, of a deep bronze-maroon. 6 
feet. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 0z., 50c. 
297 Red Spire. Very showy. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 0z., 50c. 
298 Zanzibariensis. With gigantic leaves, rang- 
ing in color from light green to deep bronze. 
10 to 15 feet. Mixed varieties. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 02., 50c. 
299 Gibsoni. Large dark red leaves. 5 feet. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c; 02., 50c. 
300 All Varieties Mixed. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 25c; 02., 40c. 
CINERARIA HYBRIDA 
GRANDIFLORA 
294 Cremer’s Prize Mixture. The plants are 
of compact growth, carrying extra large flower 
heads with flowerets of unusual size and sub- 
stance. Pkt., 50c. 
(Celosia cristata) 
COCKSCOMB 
Free blooming annuals of easy culture, pro- 
ducing large, brilliant, comb-like heads. Excel- 
lent for borders, edging or pots. 
305 Glasgow Prize. Crimson; dark foliage. 9 
inches. Pkt., 15c; Vg oz., 50c. 
307 Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 4g 0z., 50c. 
309 Dwarf, Extra Choice Mixed. Includes 
all the latest introductions and colors of the 
Cockscomb. Pkt., 15c; ¥g oz., 50c. 
CELOSIA PLUMOSA (Lilliput) 
310 Lilliput, Fire Feather. Glowing scarlet. 
12 inches. Pkt., 15c. 
311 Lilliput, Golden Feather. Golden yellow. 
12 inches. Pkt., 15c. 
311A Lilliput Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 
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FEATHERED CELOSIA 
(Celosia plumosa) 
Often used for winter bouquets, and for this 
purpose should be cut before fully ripe and 
dried in the house. 
312 Plumosa, Scarlet Plume. 
Pkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 40c. 
312A Golden Fleece. The clear golden yel- 
low feathery spikes are carried on good stems, 
giving a magnificent airy appearance. 
Pkt., 15c; 1 02., 75c. 
312B Pampas Plume. Giant flowered strain 
in bronze, copper, gold and sunset shades. 
Pkt., 15c; 1 02., 75c. 
313 Thompsoni magnifica. Large plumes, 
ranging from clear yellow to darkest red. 
Pkt., 15c; ¥@ oz., 50c. 
314 Choice Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 40c. 
Celosia Plumosa 
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER 
(Celosia Childsi) 
Large, globular heads like balls of wool 
chenille. The plants, 2 to 3 feet in height, 
branch freely, each branch terminating with a 
flower-head. Blooms from early summer to frost. 
329C Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c; 1% 02., 50c. 
CENTAUREA 
To this family belong the well known an- 
nuals, Bachelor’s Button and Sweet Sultan, and 
also the plants known as Dusty Millers. 
315 Americana Lilac (Basket Flower). The 
plant grows 3 feet tall and bears immense thistle- 
like blooms of rosy lavender color. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 40c. 
316 Americana alba (Star Thistle). 3 feet. 
Large heads of double, fluffy blooms, almost 
pure white. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 40c. 
316A Jubilee Gem. Dwarf, compact plants, 
about 12 inches high, literally covered with dark 
but very vivid, double, blue flowers. 
Pkt., 15c; 4 02., 30c; 14 072., 50c. 
Centaurea 
Jubilee 
Gem 
CENTAUREA CYANUS 
317 Double Black Boy. Blackish maroon. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 40c; 1 02., 60c. 
318 Double Blue Boy. Rich deep blue. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 40c; 1% 07., 60c. 
318A Double Pinkie. Deep pink. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 40c; 14 072., 60c. 
319 Double Red Boy. Deep red. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 o2., 40c; 14 02., 60c. 
319A Double Snow Man. Pure white. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 40c; 14 072., 60c. 
320 Cyanus Double Mixed. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 072., 30c; 14 02., 50c. 
CENTAUREA (Sweet Sultan) 
321 Moschata (Common Sweet Sultan). Mixed 
colors. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 40c. 
322 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan). 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 50c. 
IMPERIALIS (Royal Sweet Sultan) 
Improved type of Sweet Sultan. Both plants 
and flowers are larger than the common. 
323 Deep Lavender. Pkt., 15c; 1% 02., 25c. 
324 White. Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 25c. 
325 Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c; 14 072., 35c. 
WHITE-LEAVED 
CENTAUREAS (Dusty Miller) 
Half-hardy perennials which are grown an- 
nually from their seed for their foliage only. 
Used with other foliage and flowering bedding 
plants. 
326 Candidissima. Yellow, silvery foliage. 1 
foot. Pkt., 15c; 1 02., 60c. 
327 Gymnocarpa. Lavender, silvery white fo- 
liage; of graceful drooping habit. 1/2 ft. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 02., 30c. 
CLARKIA 
Beautiful hardy annual of easy culture. Blos- 
soms are borne in profusion on long, graceful 
sprays. Fine for cutting. 2 feet. 
338 Elegans Double Mixed. 
Pkt., 15c; 16 02., 30c; 14 02., 50c. 
Centaurea 
Americana 
Cleome 
CLEOME— 
“GIANT SPIDER PLANT’”’ 
343 Pink Queen. A showy garden annual pro- 
ducing curious heads of flowers of clear soft 
pink color with long antenna-like stamens. 4 
to 5 feet. Pkt., 15c; Ye oz., 50c. 
342 Helen Campbell. Tall, vigorous. Pure 
white, light green stems. Pkt., 15c; 1 02., 60c. 
ROSS BROS. CO., Worcester, Mass. 
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