Dreer's garden book 1930 (1930) Dreer's garden book 1930 dreersgardenbook1930henr Year: 1930 JIM!! RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS, )H1LBIE1iHM 77 CENTAUREAS Under this name is included such popular annuals as the Cornflower, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the country, are perfectly hardy, will grow and do well almost everywhere, and are much in demand as cut flowers. Centaurea Imperialis (Royai sweet sultans) 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, str
Dreer's garden book 1930 (1930) Dreer's garden book 1930 dreersgardenbook1930henr Year: 1930 JIM!! RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS, )H1LBIE1iHM 77 CENTAUREAS Under this name is included such popular annuals as the Cornflower, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the country, are perfectly hardy, will grow and do well almost everywhere, and are much in demand as cut flowers. Centaurea Imperialis (Royai sweet sultans) 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 <jood 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; 2\ feet. (See cut.) We offer the following distinct colors: per pkt. ''â ' I 1891 Brilliant Rose $0 10 1892 Dark Rose 10 1893 Deep Lavender 10 1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 50 cts. 1900 Finest Mixed Colors, i oz., 30 cts 1894 Deep Purple . 1895 Delicate Lilac. 1896 Pure White PER PKT. ..$0 10 10 10 10 White-leaved Centaureas (Dusty Miners) Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets and pots; also extensively used for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved Cannas or Scarlet Sage these are particularly effective. Sow the seed early indoors, and transplant in May. The white-leaved Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers. See page 79. 1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. Per 1000 per pkt. seeds, 50 cts $0 10 1872 Gymnocarpa. Fine cut silvery foliage; 1J feet. Per 1000 seeds, 25 cts 10 Various Centaureas 1874 Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native variety, 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. \ oz., 25 cts 1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Cornflower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flowers; sweetly s
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