. Celosia. Glasgow Prize. Celosia. Thompson's Superb. 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. CRISTATA or CRESTED VARIETIES. , 5440 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, greenstriped, etc., of the most brilliant hues; 5441 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf-growing Cockscombs. The plants grow only eight inches high, with beau- tiful dark rose-colored combs, measuring under good cultivation two feet across 10 5442 Glasgow Prize. I
. Celosia. Glasgow Prize. Celosia. Thompson's Superb. 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. CRISTATA or CRESTED VARIETIES. , 5440 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, greenstriped, etc., of the most brilliant hues; 5441 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf-growing Cockscombs. The plants grow only eight inches high, with beau- tiful dark rose-colored combs, measuring under good cultivation two feet across 10 5442 Glasgow Prize. Immense showy dark crimson combs. (See cut.). .10 5443 Empress. Combs of colossal propor- tions, they have been grown measuring 45 inches from tip to tip; rich crimson. 10 5450 Dwarf, nixed. Fine dwarf varieties. Per oz. 75 cts 5 5449 Imported Collection of 6 Dwarf Cockscombs 30 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. 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 foliage. (See cut.) 10 5447 Golden Plume. Pyramidal habit. Flowers bright golden yellow . . .10 5445 Plumosa Superba. A beautiful feathered variety ; mixed colors . 10 Centaurea. (White-Leaved, " Dusty ;) Fine for bedding, vases, hanging-baskets and pots; also extensively used for margins. Sow the seed from December to April; half-hardy perennials. 5457 Gymnocarpa. Fine cut silver-gray foliage; Hft- Per 1,000 seeds 50c . 10 1 5454 Candidissima. Silvery white, leaves broadly cut. Per 1,000 seeds 50c . 10 CENTAUREA CYANUS. (Ragged Sailor, Corn Flower, or Blue Bottle.) A favorite annual; does well everywhere. Largely used as a
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