. Celosia Cristata Glasgow Prize. 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 i n May, or may be sown out of doors in May. PER PKT. 1851 Empress. Rich crimson; combs of colossal proportions. J oz,, ijO .. 10 1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark crimson combs. ^ oz., 50 . 10 853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we con- sider the finest of the dwarf-growing UPERB. Cockscombs. The plants grow only 8 inches high, with
. Celosia Cristata Glasgow Prize. 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 i n May, or may be sown out of doors in May. PER PKT. 1851 Empress. Rich crimson; combs of colossal proportions. J oz,, ijO .. 10 1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark crimson combs. ^ oz., 50 . 10 853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we con- sider the finest of the dwarf-growing UPERB. Cockscombs. The plants grow only 8 inches high, with beautiful dark rose- colored combs, measuring under good cultivation 2 feet across. ^ oz., 50 cts 10 1854 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, green- striped, etc., of the most brilliant hues; 3 feet. 5 18(50 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties; ^oz.,30cts. 5 1858 Imported Collection of 6 dwarf Cockscombs, 30 cts. CEI^OSIA (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. (2'riomphe de 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. \ oz., 25 cts 10 1868 Thompson! 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., 40 cts 15 1866 Qolden Plume. Bright, golden-yellow plumes. J oz., 25 cts . 10 1870 Plumosa, Mixed. Feathered \arieties in all colors. } oz., 25 cts 5 Do not fail to try a collection of our Famous American Asters. See pages 51 to 60.
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