714. CHINESE LANTERN (Physalis). A hardy per- 
ennial 18 inches high, bearing large scarlet 
pods, resembling paper lanterns. Easily grown 
in any soil and easily dried for winter house 
decoration. Pkt. 15c; Y%4 oz. 40c. 
CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT. See Cynoglossum. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM. Showy and effective summer 
blooming annuals for borde-s and cut flowers; 
thrifty and free blooming. Height, 1 to 11/2 
feet. 
717. Eastern Star. Canary shading deeper to- 
ward the base of petals; dark brown center; 
bears profusely. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 40c. 
718. Morning Star. 3 to 4 inches across; deep 
yellow, shading to a pale sulphur; blooms from 
early summer till late fall. Splendid for cutting. 
Hardy annual. Height, 10 inches. Pkt. 10c; VY 
oz. 40c. 
719. Mixed Varieties. Annual; all kinds and col- 
ors. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c; V2 oz. 40c. 
723. CLARKIA. An easily grown free blooming 
hardy annual that blooms for months. Flowers 
are double and most showy. Fine table decora- 
tion. Height, 1/2 feet. Double mixed colors. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; V2 oz. 40c; oz. 70c. 
726. CLEMATIS PANICULATA. Splendid hardy 
perennial climber growing 12 to 15 feet and 
covered with a dense mass of pure white star- 
like fragrant flowers that bloom for several 
weeks. A fine climber for porches, etc., and 
very easily grown; lasts for years. Pkt. 15c¢; VY 
oz. 50c. 
CLEOME. See Spider Plant. 
731. COBAEA SCANDENS (Cathedral Bells). One 
of the best climbers. Fine foliage and large, bell- 
shaped purple flowers. Grows 20 to 30 feet. 
Plant edgewise, cover lightly, and transplant 
outside in May. Half hardy perennial. Pkt. 15¢; 
Yq oz. 50c. 
COCKSCOMB. 
735. Plumed Cockscomb or Plumosa. Mixed col- 
ors. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 30c; V2 oz. 50c. 
COMB VARIETIES 
739. Toreador—All America Winner for 1955. 
PKT. 25c. 
736. Tall Mixed Colors. Height, 11/2 to 2 feet. 
Pkt. 10c; Ye oz. 25c; Y4 oz. 40c. 
737. Dwarf Scarlet. Pkt. 10c; Yg oz. 40c. 
738. Dwarf Mixed Colors. Fine for beds. Height 
1 foot. Pkt. 10c; Ye oz. 30c; V4 oz. 50c. 
COLEUS. Brilliant, richly colored foliage especially 
when grown in sunny location. For beds, bor- 
ders and house plants. Tender perennial, but 
attains perfection the first season if planted 
early indoors. 
743. Radiant Mixture. Brilliant and beautifully 
marked and variegated. Pkt. 35c. 
768. COWSLIP (Primula Veris). Sometimes called 
Polyanthus. Beautiful hardy perennial bearing 
clusters of fragrant blooms, pink, white, yel- 
low, lilac, crimson and purple; 6 inches high. 
Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. $1.00. 
770. CYCLAMEN PERS!ICUM. Foliage highly orna- 
mental, flowers of striking beauty; blooms for 
months. Plant in boxes in February or March, 
transplant to pots to flower next winter or 
spring. Tender perennial. Height, 9 inches. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 25c. 
771. CYNOGLOSSUM AMABILE (Chinese Forget- 
Me-Not). Bears sprays of brilliant blue Forget- 
me-not blooms all summer. Hardy annual. 
Height, 1/2 to 2 ft. Pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 25c. 
30 T. W. WOOD & SONS 
Cosmos, Double Crested 
Clarkia 
Cynoglossum 
Seedsmen Since 1879 
Cosmos C 
A grand fall flowering, hardy annual, produc- 
ing thousands of beautiful blooms when other 
flowers are scarce. Start indoors and transplant 
after frost. Pinching them back several times 
when a foot high induces earlier bloomings 
and more bushy growth. They prefer a sandy 
soil, not too rich. 
750. Wood’s Superb Mixture. A truly superb 
mixture characterized by the grace, daintiness 
and brilliance of the flower. 3 to 4 inches 
across. Keeps fresh for days. Pkt. 10c; Y2 oz. 
25c; oz. 40c. 
761. Fiesta All America Winner. True scarlet— 
a new color in cosmos. Makes a 21/2 ft. plant 
with a riot of color all summer; semi-double 
and ruffled. A cut flower for the house and 
a handsome border subject for the garden. Pkt. 
15c; Ya oz. 50c. 
THE FLARES. Both yellow and orange. Flares are 
All-America medal winners. They are early 
bloomers. Gorgeous sight in full bloom. 
759. Yellow Flare. Clear, bright yellow. Grows 
3 to 4 feet; blooms freely on long, wiry stems. 
Fine cut flower. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c; V2 oz. 40c. 
753. Orange Flare. Early flowering Klondike. 
Well branched 4 foot plants with golden orange 
flowers in 3 months from planting. Blooms in- 
crease till frost. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; V2 oz. 40c; 
oz. 70c. 
749. Sensation Radiance. All-America highest 
award winner. A bi-color sensation that yields 
larger blooms on long, strong stems. The deep 
rose and rich crimson are even more beautiful 
by artificial light. An exceptional cut flower. 
Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 40c. 
754. Sensation Dazzler. A luscious shade of rich 
deep maroon. The 4 to 5-inch flowers have 
broad, heavy slightly over-lapping petals. Splen- 
did for flower arrangement. Pkt. 10c; VY oz. 
40c; 2 oz. 60c. 
760. Sensation. Mixed colors. Mammoth flow- 
ers 4 to 5 inches, with broad, heavily fluted 
petals, on long, strong stems. Blooms in ten 
weeks from planting; colors white, rose and 
pink. Pkt. 10c; Y4 oz. 35c; V2 oz. 60c. 
752. Mammoth Early Flowering. Begins bloom- 
ing in August and continues a mass of white 
to deep red flowers till frost. Pkt. 10c; Y oz. 
25c; V2 oz. 40c; oz. 70c. 
755. Mammoth Pure White Cosmos. Pkt. 10¢; 
Yq oz. 25c; V2 oz. 40c; oz. 70c. 
756. Mammoth Pink Cosmos. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 
25c; V2 oz. 40c; oz. 70c. 
757. Mammoth Deep Crimson. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz 
25c; V2 oz. 40c; oz. 70c. 
758. Mixed Cosmos. A fine mixture of all cols 
ors. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 20c; 2 .0z. 30c; oz. 50c. 
DOUBLE CRESTED COSMOS. Blooms have double 
crowns of dainty and exquisite appearance. A 
large percentage come true to both doubleness 
and color. The blooms are lasting both on plant 
and as cut flowers. 
765. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 50c. 
CYPRESS VINE. A splendid climber. Dark green, 
feathery foliage and abundance of bright, stare 
shaped blossoms. Blooms from July till late fall. 
Height, 15 feet. 
775. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c; Y2 oz. 45¢; oz. 
80c. 
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