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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 outin 
May, or may be sown out of doors in May. PER PKL. 
1851 Empress. Combs of colossal proportions; they have 
been grown measuring 45 inches from tip to tip; rich 
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1852 Glasgow Prize. Immense, showy dark crimson 
CombstarANOZ- ROURCtS armies Eee Eee 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. 
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1854 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, green, . 
striped, etc., of the most brilliant hues; 3 feet ....:. 5 - 
1860 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. 40z., 25cts. 5 
1858 Imported Collection of 6 dwarf Cockscombs, 25c. 
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. 
1867 Thompson’s Superb (7riomphe de V Hr- 
position). Of pyramidal growth, attaining 
a height of ‘a little more than 2 feet, and pro- 
ducing 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. 4 0z., 25 cts. 10 
1868 Thompsoni 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. 4 
CELosi1A CrisTATA GLASGOW PRIZE. 
CENTAUREA. 
Under this name is included such popu- 
lar annuals as the Cornflowers, Sweet Sul- 
tans, etc. They are favorites in all sec- 
tions of the country, are perfectly hardy, 
Oi AN) Gives ostdenenos BIOs IO DOIG Dino Or 15 | ?) will grow and do well almost anywhere, 
1866 Golden Piume. Bright, golden-yellow 4 3 i sina 
L S . and are much in demand as cut flowers. 
pleas; Fe OA, By OS  ahatocvesesse cass 10 | : 
1870 Plumosa, Mixed. Feathered varieties in % : PERRIS 
all colors. }0z., 20 cts..... doudsdnoosudcs One 1874 Americana (Basket Flower). 
A splendid native variety, grow- 
ing 3 feet high and bearing im- 
mense thistle-like blooms of a 
rosy-lavender color. Very showy 
in the mixed border and splendid 
for cutting. + 0z., 25 cts..... 5 
1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet 
Sultan, or Grecian Corn- 
flower). Very showy, large, 
bright-yellow flowers ; sweetly-scented. Per oz., 50 cts...... 5 
Cr osta PLumosa. 
CORNEFLOWERS (Centaurea Cyanus). 
Well known to every flower lover and always included in old- 
fashioned gardens. They usually re-seed themselves, coming up 
year after year. A bunch of the blue sorts, with a few yellow 
Marigolds, Calendulas or California Poppies, makes a very rich 
combination, 
1876 Cyanus Blue (Cornflower, Bachelor's Button, 
Bluebottle, Ragged Sailor, Bluet or Kaiser Blume). 
The favorite dark blue sort so much in demand for cut- 
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1880 — Mixed. Blue, white, rose, etc. Per oz., 20 cts. 5 
1881 —Deuble Blue. The double-flowering form of the 
popular dark blue Cornflower, and is by far the finest for 
cutting. 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 15 
1890 —Deuble-flowered. Mixed colors. Per oz., 30c. 8 
(Centawreas continued on page 76.) 
~CENTAUREA CyANUS (CORNFLOWERS). 
Do not fail to see the Brilliant Diamthus shown im colors and effered on page 54. 
