. Thompson's Superb Feathered, Celosia Cristata. (Cocksconi;),) Free-blooming annuals, growing iiest in rather light soil, not too rich; make grand border plants and are attractive for pots. PHK PKT. 1851 Empress. Combs of colossal proportions; they have been grown measuring 45 inches from tip to tip; ricli crimson, i o^., 50 cts 10 1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, sliowy dark crimson combs. (See cut.) J oz., 50 cts 10 1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf - growing Cockscomlis. The plants grow only 8 high, with beautiful dark rose- colored combs, measuring un-
. Thompson's Superb Feathered, Celosia Cristata. (Cocksconi;),) Free-blooming annuals, growing iiest in rather light soil, not too rich; make grand border plants and are attractive for pots. PHK PKT. 1851 Empress. Combs of colossal proportions; they have been grown measuring 45 inches from tip to tip; ricli crimson, i o^., 50 cts 10 1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, sliowy dark crimson combs. (See cut.) J oz., 50 cts 10 1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. This we consider the finest of the dwarf - growing Cockscomlis. The plants grow only 8 high, with beautiful dark rose- colored combs, measuring un- der good cultivation 2 feet across. ^ oz., 50 cts 10 185-1 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, green, strijied, elc , of the most brilliant hues; 3 feet 5 I860 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. ^oz.,25cts. 5 1858 Imported Collection of 6 dwarf Cockscombs 25 CELOSIA (Feathered Cockscomb.) Make fine plants for large beds or groups, and the plumes or flowers can be cut and dried for winter bouquets. 1SG7 Thompson's Superb (^Ti-ioviphe de PExposition). Of pyramidal growth, attaining a height of a little more than 2 feet, and producing graceful, feathery phimes of the most biilliant crimson. In sunlight the rich color of the flower spikes is beautifully contrasted witli the bronze-colored foliage. (See cut.) \ oz., 25 cts â 10 1868 Thompson! Magnifica. Similar to the preceding in all respects except in color, which vary in the most magnificent shades, ranging from the clearest yel- low to the darkest blood-red. \ oz., 40 cts 15 1866 Golden Plume. Bright, golden - yellow plumes. \ oz., 25 cts 10 1870 Plumosa, flixed. Feathered varieties in all colors. ^ oz., 20 CIS 5 For Novelties and Specialties in I'lower Seeds see pages 70 to 78.
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