. Celosia 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. 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, measuring under good cultivation 2 feet across
. Celosia 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. 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, measuring under good cultivation 2 feet across 10 1860 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. \ oz., 30 cts 5 1858 Collection of 6 colors dwarf Cockscombs, 40 cts. CELOSIA 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. 1865 Childsl (Chinese Woolflower). This attractive novelty is offered with other specialties on pages 53 to 62. 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 Thompson! Magnlfica. Similar to the preceding, but ranging in color from the clearest yellow to the darkest blood- red. \ oz., 40 cts 15 1866 Golden Plume. Bright, golden-yellow plumes. Joz. ,30 cts. 10 1870 Plumosa, Mixed. Feathered varieties in all colors. \ oz., Cblosia Cristata, Glasgow Priz 25 cts Our Famous American Asters are the finest in existence. See pases 67 to 70
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