. Centaurea Imperialis (Royaisweetsuitans) This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut-flower purposes. The charming, sweet-scented, artistic- shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut will stand for several days in good condition. It is best, in this latitude, to sow very early in the spring, so that they may perfect their flowers before very hot weather comes. (See cut.) We ofier the following distinct colors: PER PKT. PER PKT. 1894 Deep Purple .. 1895 Delicate Lilac., 1896 Pure White 1891 Brilliant .SO 10 1892 Dark Rose 10 1893 Deep L
. Centaurea Imperialis (Royaisweetsuitans) This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut-flower purposes. The charming, sweet-scented, artistic- shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut will stand for several days in good condition. It is best, in this latitude, to sow very early in the spring, so that they may perfect their flowers before very hot weather comes. (See cut.) We ofier the following distinct colors: PER PKT. PER PKT. 1894 Deep Purple .. 1895 Delicate Lilac., 1896 Pure White 1891 Brilliant .SO 10 1892 Dark Rose 10 1893 Deep 10 1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 50 cts. 1900 Finest Mixed Colors. J oz, 30 cts. 10 10 10 10 Centaurea Imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultan) White-leaved Centaureas (Dusty Miners) Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets and pots; also exten- sively used for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved Cannas or Scarlet Sage these are particularly effective. Sow the ^eed early indoors, and transplant in May. The vihiic-lcaved Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers. See page 79. per PKT. 1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. Per 1000 seeds, 50 cts SO 10 1872 Gymnocarpa. Fine cut silvery foliage; IJ feet. Per 1000 seeds, 25 cts 10 Various Centaureas 1874 Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native vari- ety, growing 3 feet high and bearing immense thistle- like blooms of a rosy-lavender color. Very showy in the mixed border and splendid for cutting. ioz.,25cts. 10 1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Corn- flower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flowers; sweetly scented and a popular sort for cutting; lasting well, i oz., 30 cts 10 1904 Montana {Perennial Cornflower). Hardy perennial variety, grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flowers from July to September. \ oz., 40 cts 10 Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds are offered on pages 52 to 62
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