. Cblosia Cristata, Glasgow Prizi Celosia Cristata. (Cockscomb.) Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rather light soil, not too lich; make grand border plants and are attractive for pots. Seed can be sown under cover in early spring and planted out in May, or may be sown out of doors in May. PER PKT. 1851 Empress. Rich crimson; combs of colossal proportions 10 1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark crimson combs 10 1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf-growing Cockscombs. The plants grow only 8 inches high, with beautiful dark rose-colored combs, Treasuring und
. Cblosia Cristata, Glasgow Prizi Celosia Cristata. (Cockscomb.) Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rather light soil, not too lich; make grand border plants and are attractive for pots. Seed can be sown under cover in early spring and planted out in May, or may be sown out of doors in May. PER PKT. 1851 Empress. Rich crimson; combs of colossal proportions 10 1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark crimson combs 10 1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf-growing Cockscombs. The plants grow only 8 inches high, with beautiful dark rose-colored combs, Treasuring under good cultivation 2 feet across .... 10 1854 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, green-striped, etc., of the most brilliant hues; 3 feet 5 1860 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. ioz.,30cts 5 1858 Imported Collection of 6 dwarf Cockscombs, 30 cts. CEEOSIA PLUMOSA (Feathered Cockscomb). Make fine plants for large beds or groups, and the plumes or flowers can be cut and dried for winter bouquets. Should be treated exactly the same as the Cockscombs described above. 1867 Thompson's Superb (Triomphe de VExposition). Of pyramidal growth, attaining a height of 3 feet, and producing graceful, feathery plumes of the most brilliant crimson. \ oz., 30 cts 10 1868 Thompsoni Magnifica. Similar to the preceding, but rang- ing in color from the clearest yellow to the darkest blood-red. J; oz., 50 cts 15 1866 Golden Plume. Bright, golden-yellow plumes. 4 oz., 30cts 10 1870 Plumosa, Mixed. Feathered varieties in all colors. \ oz., 25 cts 5 ©a* Fasaoaa American Aatars are the finest ia exiiteaee. See pates 67 to 70
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