. Dreer's garden book : 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Yellow Sweet Sultan. ROYAI. SWBET SULIAN. CENTAUREA. Under this name is included such pop- ular annuals as the Cornflowers,Bluebottle or Ragged Sailor, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the country, and are much in demand as cut flowers. The ornamental white-leaved sorts, or Dusty Millers, are largely used for bedding, vases, etc. ROYAI. SWEET SUETANS. (Centaurea Iiaperialis.) This beaut
. Dreer's garden book : 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Yellow Sweet Sultan. ROYAI. SWBET SULIAN. CENTAUREA. Under this name is included such pop- ular annuals as the Cornflowers,Bluebottle or Ragged Sailor, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the country, and are much in demand as cut flowers. The ornamental white-leaved sorts, or Dusty Millers, are largely used for bedding, vases, etc. ROYAI. SWEET SUETANS. (Centaurea Iiaperialis.) This beautiful class are undoubtedly the finest of all Sweel Sultans for cut flower purposes. The beautiful sweet- scented, artistic-shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems, and when cut will stand for several days in good condition. The plant itself is much stronger than any other Sweet Sultan; of easy culture, but it is best, south of the New England States, to sow very early in the spring, so that they may per- fect their flowers before very hot weather comes. (See cut.) We offer the following distinct colors: PER PKT. I PER PKT. 1875 Pure White 10 | 1878 Deep Lavender 10 1876 Delicate Lilac 10 I 1879 Dark Rose 10 1877 Brilliant Rose 10 | 1880 Deep Purple 10 1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors 40 1893 Finest Mixed Colors. Per oz., 60 cts 5 CORNFLOWERS. (Centaurea Cyamis.) 1886 Cyanus Blue. {Kaiser Blume, Ragged Sailor, Cornflower or Bluebottle.) The favorite dark blue sort so much in demand for cutting. Per oz., 25 cts 5 1887 — White. Per oz., 25 cts 5 1888 — Rose. Per oz., 25 cis 5 1890—nixed. Blue, white, rose, etc. Per oz., 20 cts 5 1889 — Double-flowered. Mixed colors. (See cut.) Per oz., 30c. 5 WHITE-EEAVED CENXAUREAS. (l>usty Millers.) Fine for bedding, vases, han'^ing- baskets and pots; also extensively used for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved Cannas these are particularly effective. Sow the seed from December to April. per p
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