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CINERARIA
CENTAUREA
GIANT ANNUAL SWEET SULTANS
HINTS ON CUr:l'lTRE.-The flowers of this grc1l.t1y improved
annU'll are at Ip8st twice thE' size (If thE: older varieties, and a
number of dis tin ct new shades are now available.· Its most
deliciously sceuted 10JlgMstcmmed flowers will last in water for
• fortnight. In this respect alone it exceeds any other annual
we can call to mind. We give this tlower the highest possible
recommendation.
May be sown in pots and pricked out for
early flowering, or in open border$ in spring for gener.t1 work.
Ht. 1\2 it.
HINTS ON CULTURE.-Sow s�ed in pans filled with a good
light sandy compost in "pring up to the beginnin)l of June,
and place in a cold frame. Transfer to small pots as soon as
the seedlings have de',eloyed their leave_, and pot on as the
plants require it.
They should be grown in a cool frame until
fros-t neces�itates their removal to a greenhollsc'. Even in
winter they should not receive much artificial heat.
Will come
into bloom from Christmas to May.
6843-BRILLIANT
PRIZE
6843 Carters Brilliant Prize.-Choicest Colours saved from Fin­
est Flower s.
All Colours Mixed.' The constant and pains­
taking attention which we have lavished upon this strain
has resulted in the production of a remarkable range of
colour.
The self colours range from pure white through
varied. shades of pink, rose, and carmine to deepest crim­
;on, and pale porcelain, wedgewood, ultramine, royal blue
to t he deepest purple, whilst the bordered varieties show a
remarkable diversity of shades. The habit of the plants is
perfect, it being difficult to find a plant showing the slight­
est divergence from type.
6780-GIANT
SWEET
SULTAN
flowers.
Sow in open
ground during spring. Although this charming lavender
Centaurea has been offered by us for many years, it has
never attained the popularity which its beauty deserves.
Ht. 2 ft.
6780 Mixed.-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; when cut will last for several days in good
condition.
Price per Pkt. IDe. and 25c.
·766 Americana.-Purple,
t histle-like
6841 Cineraria Multiflora Nans Emperor.-We have great pleas­
�dl.e in offering a strain of Cineraria, quite distinct: no
other st rain equalling it for Beauty of form , while the
range of Colour includes many beautiful shades never be-.
fore offeree in any strain of Cinerariaa .
We do not
1:hink it possible to create anything better. Plants are of
.. height of about 16 ins., leaves are very small and the
flower head has quite the same diameter of 16 ins. Colour
Jf flowers is very briliant. We have pleasure in offering
this improved strain in Mixed Colours.
6861 Carters Choicest Mixed Cactus.-An entirely new break.
The edges o f the florets recurve like a single Cactus Dahlia.
The colours include white, blue, blush, violet, mauve, and
some have a white zone. surrounding the dark disc, the
HOI·ets being tipped with violet blue, etc.
.6860 Carters Choicest Mixed Stellata.-This free-panicled variety
hao obtained general approval, especially for decorative
arrangements, for which purpose it has proved marvellouB�
Iy effective, being a valuable adjunct to the much-ai:lmired
Carters Brilliant Prize.
Price per Pkt. %5e.
WHITE-LEAVED BEDDING
COLEUS
CENTAUREAS (Dusty Miller)
The handsomest foliage plant obtained from seed.
Th.
leaves often measure 10 inches in length and 8 inch•• in width,
heart-shaped Ilnd handsomely crimped, toothed and frilled:
their color combinations are remarkably rich.
The variegation does not always show itself plainly until
the plants h'lve reached some size.
Beautiful silver-foliaged plant.; with variously cut Jeaves for
border s or ornamental bedding.
Sow in spring aud
prick out for early flowering.
6767 Candidissima. Compac�
plant,
with
deeply
laciniated
silvery leaves.
Splendid for edging or borders. Ht. 2 feet.
6768 Gymnocarpa.-Grac eful, arching, silvery gray leaves.
Very
effective. Ht. 1 foot.
Price per Pkt. 10c. and 25c.
mixed
COCKSCOMB
Choicest Mix e d .-Saved from the
Price per Pkt. IDe. and 25c.
best
varieties.
CONVOLVULUS
IPOMAEA-MORNING GLORY
Annual. OUf st ra in cannot be
surpassed.
For
earliest
work, sow in January ')r February, and again in spring for
general work using good light sandy loam.
6927 Carters Empress.-Combs of immense size; we have meas­
ured these 1'.4 ft. across.
Rich crimson, dark foliage.
Price per Pkt. 10c. and 25c.
OUR SEEDS ARE
6932 Carters
Annual.
Sow in sprinl! where intended to bloom.
(Talll-All colours.
6947 Carters Choicest Major
( Dwarf) .6948 Carters Choicest Minor Mixed.
borders.
Price per Pkt. 1 De. and 25c.
UNS-qRPASSED IN QUALITY AND GERMINATION.
For
Ireneral