The Book of Annuals 51 



COCKSCOMB 



Celosia cristata 



A very stiff, formal little plant that was known in 

 most of the old-time gardens. Its well-marked colors 

 of foliage are sometimes useful as a foil to neighbor- 

 ing bloom. 



Sow seeds indoors in early spring and set out plants 

 in May. 



It is moisture-loving and may need forceful syring- 

 ing with clear cold water, or dusting with flowers of 

 sulphur to get rid of the red spider. 



Color: (of combs) red, purple, violet, crimson and 



yellow. 

 Height: nine inches. 

 Period op Bloom : June to October. 

 Location: light rich soil; sun or partial shade. 



