. -'•^^^ they begin flowering in a few weeks from time of sowing, r-^^^^ offered is of semi-dwarf robust habit, requiring no artificial support, and 'C^^=- producing on long, strong stems an abundance of large beautifully fringed, highly scented flowers, (See cut.) Marguerite Carnations. PER PKT. 5431 Pure White 10 I 5433 Brig-ht Rose 10 I 5435 Deep Crimson 10 M32 Fiery Scarlet 10 | 5434 Purple Violet 10 | 5436 Striped 10 6439 Collection of the above 6 varieties, 50 cents. 5428 Marguerite Carnations. Mixed colors, \ oz. $ 10 CEEOSIA, OR COCKSCOMB. Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rat
. -'•^^^ they begin flowering in a few weeks from time of sowing, r-^^^^ offered is of semi-dwarf robust habit, requiring no artificial support, and 'C^^=- producing on long, strong stems an abundance of large beautifully fringed, highly scented flowers, (See cut.) Marguerite Carnations. PER PKT. 5431 Pure White 10 I 5433 Brig-ht Rose 10 I 5435 Deep Crimson 10 M32 Fiery Scarlet 10 | 5434 Purple Violet 10 | 5436 Striped 10 6439 Collection of the above 6 varieties, 50 cents. 5428 Marguerite Carnations. Mixed colors, \ oz. $ 10 CEEOSIA, OR COCKSCOMB. Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rather light soil, not too rich, producing ornamental comb-shaped flowers; make grand border plants and are attractive for pots. CBISTATA, or CRESTED VAKIETIES. per pkt. 6440 Varieg'ata. Variegated with crimson, orange, green striped, etc., ol the most brilliant hues ; 3 feet , 5 6441 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf-growing Cockscombs. The grow only eight inches high, with beautiful dark rose-colored combs, meas- uring under good cultivation two feet across 5442 Glasgow Prize. Im- mense showy dark crimson combs. (See cut.) 5443 Empress. Combs of co- lossal proportions; they have been grown measuring 45 inches from tip to tip; rich crimson 10 5450 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. Per oz. 75c. 5 5449 Imported Collection of 6 dwarf Cockscombs .... 25 FEATHERED VARIETIES Make fine plants for large beds or groups, and the plumes or flowers can be cut and dried for winter bouquets. 5444 Thompson's Superb [Triovip'ie de VExposition). This variety has attracted general attention in the public gardens of Paris. Pyramidal in growth, attaining a height of a little more than two feet, and produces beau- tiful large spikes of the most brilliant crimson. In sunlight the rich color of the flower spikes is beautifully contrasted with the bronze- colored foliige. (See cut.) ] 5447 Golden Plume. Pvramidal habit. Flowers bright golden-yellow 1 5445
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