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CdOSid — Cockscomb and Woolflower 



1209 Pride of Castle Gould 



To dry Celosias for winter bouquets, 

 hang the stems upside down in a dry, 

 cool place until properly cured. 



Celosias belong to the brightest, most fascinating of all 

 annual flowers because of their truly gorgeous flower 

 heads. They are of easiest culture, growing to perfection 

 in a fairly rich, moderately moist soil in full sun. For 

 early blooms start the seed indoors, or sow outdoors 

 where to bloom when the soil is workable and the nights 

 have become warm. Thin or transplant to stand 18 in. 

 apart. 



Plumed Cockscomb 



Celosia plumosa 



Plumed Cockscomb enjoys great popularity due to its 

 stately growth and the brilliance of its large silky plumes in 

 colors which are truly unique in the kingdom of plants. 

 The plants average 3 ft. in height and make a wonderful 

 display either if planted in the mixed border or if used for 

 bedding. Combines well with other tall flowering plants 

 and also ornamental grasses. 



1209 Pride Of Castle Gould A particularly fine strain 

 with enormous plumes which are attractively curled in 

 much the same way as ostrich feathers to which they could 

 be likened. Colors include brilliant shades of yellow, 

 pink, orange, scarlet, red, and crimson. Pkt. 15c; Vi oz. 

 50c; Vioz. 85c. 



1207 Thompson's Magnifica, Mixed Colors This blend 



includes all the exquisite colors that are found in Celosias, 

 ranging from clear yellow to dark purple-red. Ideal where 

 a riot of color is desired. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 25c; V4 oz. 35c. 



Crested Cockscomb 



Celosia cristata 



This is without question the most interesting type 

 of Celosia. The massive flower heads, often mea- 

 suring a foot or more in width with a diameter of 6 

 in., are of a velvety texture but of strawy touoh. 

 The well formed heads remind one of a mass of 

 soft, fluffy, silky wool. The plants will make a 

 wonderful display in beds or borders. For perfect 

 development of the main head, all small combs 

 which may develop in the leaf axils should be 

 pinched off. When full grown, the combs may 

 be cut and dried, as they keep perfectly well for 

 many months. 



1205 Empress A"beautiful variety with enorm- 

 ous combs of dark crimson which combines well 

 with the bronzy red foliage. The plants grow 1 ft. 

 tall. Pkt. 10c; >/ g oz. 35c; y 4 oz. 60c. 



1204 Dwarf, Mixed Colors Magnificent shades, 



including light and dark yellow, pink, rose, sal- 

 mon, copper-red, and crimson in a grand mixture. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 30c; y 4 oz. 55c. 



1205 Cockscomb Empress 



1208 Celosia spicata 



1208 Celosia spicata The sil- 

 very lilac-pink flowers are born in 

 elongated heads on long and sub- 

 stantial stems. The plants are 

 of strictly upright growth, attain- 

 ing a height of 3 ft. Fine for 

 garden display and for cut-flow- 

 ers. Easily dried for winter bou- 

 quets. Pkt 

 Vi oz. 80c. 



10c; y s oz. 45c; 



Chinese Woolflower 



Celosia Childsii 



Chinese Woolflower has become al favorite with many as it 

 lends itself admirably to bedding. It is also valuable for cut- 

 ting, as the flowers keep well in water for a week or 10 days. 

 The well branched, neatly rounded, and symmetrical plants 

 average 2}4 ft. in height. The interesting, fluffy flower heads 

 which resemble a large loose ball of wool, are rather irrides- 

 cent, changing their color depending on how the light strikes 

 them. They are produced freely at the terminal of each in- 

 dividual branch. The flowers may also be used for winter 

 bouquets if dried when fully developed. They retain their color 

 and beauty for a long time. 



1201 Crimson a 



magnificent variety 

 with large flower heads 

 from midsummer 

 until frost. The color 

 is a rich bright crim- 

 son. 



Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 30c; 

 >/ 4 oz. 55c; oz. $1.75. 



1210 Mixed Colors 



A gorgeous mixture 

 for a beautiful color 

 effect. Crimson, pink, 

 rose, and yellow 

 shades in proper pro- 

 portion. Pkt. 10c; 

 Vsoz. 25c ; y 4 oz.40c. 



1201 Chinese Woolflower, Crimson 



1244 Briar 



Crest Mammoth 



Rainbow 



ColeilS Flame Nettle 



Coleus is highly valued as a bedding and pot-plant be- 

 cause of its brilliantly colored foliage. It is of easiest cul- 

 ture and succeeds in rich, well drained soil which contains 

 some leaf-mold. The plants do not develop their best 

 coloring unless exposed to the full sun. 



1244 Briar Crest Mammoth Rainbow Mixed untiring 



efforts on our part to still further improve the foremost 

 strain of Coleus that can be had — Maule's Briar Crest 

 Mammoth Rainbow Mixture — have been crowned with 

 unbounded success and we are justly proud of it. The re- 

 markable color combinations, the beautiful new forms of 

 foliage, and the richness of the colors are magnificent. 

 Comparative trials with many other strains show that 

 our latest developments are truly unique. We consider 

 our strain as perfect as can be and, no doubt, you will too. 

 Pkt. 25c; 1/32 oz. $1.15; 1/16 oz. $2.00. 



1246 Choicest Hybrids This fine strain contains many 

 different types and different colors. The tall, strong 

 growing plants are very attractive with their exception- 

 ally brightly colored leaves. Pkt. 15c ; 1/32 oz. 65c. 



1247 Finest Mixed A rather tall growing strain with 

 smaller leaves all of which show fine color combinations. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/32 oz. 60c; 1/16 oz. $1.10. 



Ceritau rea — cornflower 



This old-fashioned 

 flower has been 

 greatly improved 

 in recent years in 

 size of the flowers 

 and the richness 

 of the colors. Fine 

 for garden display 

 and cutting. 

 Grows in any 

 well drained gar- 

 den soil which 

 contains lime. 

 Prefers a sunny 

 location. 



1213 Double Blue 



Very large, fully 

 double flowers of 

 clear ultramarine 

 blue. Blooms free- 

 ly and contin- 

 uously. Pkt. 10c; 

 y 4 oz. 25c ; V 2 oz. 

 40c. 



1218 Double Mixed A magnificent mixture including 

 white, blue, pink, rose, and red. Blooms throughout the 

 summer and fall. Pkt. 5c; '/ 4 oz. 20c; y 2 oz. 35c. 



1217 Americana Large, bright Ulac flowers 3 to 4 in. 

 across on stately plants 3 ft. tall. Blooms profusely in 

 ordinary garden soil during July and August. Give it a 

 sunny location and protect against strong winds. Pkt. 5c; 

 Vs oz. 15c; '/ 4 oz. 25c; '/z oz. 45c; oz. 80c. 



1213 Centaurea, Double Blue 



Centaurea imperialis, see Sweet Sultan 



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