. CENTAUREA. Under this name is included such popular 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-Veaved sorts, or Dusly Millers, are largely used for bed- ding, vases, etc. ROYAL SWEET SULTANS. (Centaurea Imperialis.) This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut flower purposes. The beautiful sweet-scented, artistic shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems, and when cut will sland for several days in good condition
. CENTAUREA. Under this name is included such popular 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-Veaved sorts, or Dusly Millers, are largely used for bed- ding, vases, etc. ROYAL SWEET SULTANS. (Centaurea Imperialis.) This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut flower purposes. The beautiful sweet-scented, artistic shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems, and when cut will sland 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 perfect their flowers before very hot weather comes. (See cut.) We offer the fol- lowing distinct colors: PER PKT. PER PKT. 1875 Pure White 10 1876 Delicate Lilac 10 1877 Brilliant Rose 10 1878 Deep Lavender 10 1879 Dark Rose 10 1880 Deep Purple 10 Royal Sweet Sultan. CENTROSEMA (Butterfly Pea). PER PKT. 1901 Orandiflora. A hardy perennial vine of rare beauty, which blooms in July from seed sown in April, and bears in great profusion inverted pea-shaped flowers, ranging in color from a rosy violet to a reddish purple, with a broad, feathery white marking through the centre. (See cut.) 10 CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer). 1911 Tomentosum. A very pretty dwarf, white-leaved edging plant, bearing small white flowers; hardy perennia
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