. Chiosia Cristata Glasgow Prize. CEEOSIA CRISTATA. Cockscomb.) Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rather light soil, not too rich; 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. 1551 Empress. Rich crimson; combs of colossal proportions. J oz., 50 cts 10 1552 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark crimson combs. J oz., 50 cts 10 1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf-growing Cockscombs. The plants grow only S inches high, with beautiful dark rose-
. Chiosia Cristata Glasgow Prize. CEEOSIA CRISTATA. Cockscomb.) Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rather light soil, not too rich; 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. 1551 Empress. Rich crimson; combs of colossal proportions. J oz., 50 cts 10 1552 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark crimson combs. J oz., 50 cts 10 1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf-growing Cockscombs. The plants grow only S inches high, with beautiful dark rose-colored combs, measuring under good cultiva- tion 2 feet across. $ oz., 50 cts. 10 1S54 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, green, striped, etc , of the most brilliant hues; 3 feet 5 1S60 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. } 25 cts. 5 1858 Imported Collection of 6 dwarf Cockscombs, 25 cts. CEEOSIA PUMOSA. (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. 1^7 Thompson's Superb (Triomphe <h VExposi- tion), Of pyramidal growth, attaining a height of 3 feet, and producing graceful, feathery plumes of the most brilliant crimson. In sunlight the rich color of the flower spikes is beautifully contrasted with the bronze- colored foliage. J, oz., 25 cts 10 1868 Thompsoni Magnifica. Similar to the preceding except in color, which vary in the most magnificent shades, ranging from the clearest yellow to the darkest blood-red. ', oz., 4(t ct< 15 1866 Golden Plume. Bright, golden-yellow plumes. \ 07. 25 CIS 10 1S70 Plumosa, Mixed. Feathered varieties in all colors. } or., 20 cts 5 The Annual Larkspur*, shown in colors and offered on page 58, are deserving of extensive culture.
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