Celosia Cristata. 
- (Cockscomb). 
Giant MarGuERITE 
CARNATION. 
Free-blooming annuals, growing 
best in rather light soil, not too 
rich; make grand border plants 
and are attractive for pots. per ext. 
1851 Empress, Combs of co- 
lossal proportions ;_ they 
have been grown measur- 
ing 45 inches from tip to 
lip; rich crimson. 50 cts. 
Delite Ozu Ue re aehs 
1852 Glasgow Prize. Im- 
mense, showy dark crim- 
son combs. (See cut.) 
50 cts. per 4 0z 
1853 Queen of ‘the Dwaris. 
This we consider the finest of 
the dwarf-growing Cocks- 
combs. ‘Che plants grow only 8 inches high. with 
beauziful dark rose-colored combs, 
10 
. 10 
good cultivation 2 feet across. 
1850 
Ls 
than 2 feet, nigral producing 
of the most brilliant crims 
the bronze-colored foliage. 
1863 Thompsoni [agnifica. 
in all respects except in color, which vary in the most 
magnificent shades, ranging from the clearest yellow 
to the darkest blood-red. 40 cts. per } oz 
eraceful, 
on. 
1866 Golden Plume. Bright 
Q0ictsSa pert oz... . 
measuring under 
50) cts: perf oz 2... 1 10 
1854 Variegata. Variegated with crimson, orange, green, 
striped, ete., of the most brilliant hues; 3 feet. 
30 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. 25 cts. perfoz. 5 
58 Imported Collection of 6 dwarf Cockscombs...... 25 
CELOSIA PLUMOSA. 
(Feathered Cockscomb.) 
Make fine plants for large beds or groups, and the plumes or 
Howers can be cut and dried for winter bouquets. 
1867 Thompson’s Superb (77tomphe de? Exposition). 
O! pyramidal growth, attaining a height ofa litle more 
feathery plumes 
‘cunlight the rich 
color of the flower spikes is beautifully contrasted with 
(See cut.) 25 cts. per} oz 10 
Similar to the preceding 
ont Rennie: 15 
golden-yellow plumes. 
3, Gis; War Ee Czs444 > oeibiboepsoeonss000 ee onDen . 10 
1870 Ptumosa, “Tixed. Feathered varieties in all are 
CARNATION. 
Carnations are general favorites 
for their delicious frag:ance and 
richness of colors. They are indis- 
pensable, both for greenhouse cul- 
ture in winter and for the garden 
in summer. The Marguerite and © 
Chabaud’s type are the best for 
summer-flowering. PER PKt. 
1850 Fine Double [lixed. 
The best for garden culture 10 
1840 Finest Double Mixed. Saved from extra 
AVE HOW ES pater caus i eee Remnant 
1831 Chabaud’s Everblooming. Raised by 
famous French specialist. Blooms in five 
months after being sown, and continues to 
flower in the greatest profusion indefinitely. 
Mixed colors, (See Gils) Sabsosadesboameoee 25 
839 Imported Collection of 12 varieties..... 1 00 
ea Imported Coliection of 6 varieties .... 50 
MARGUERITE CARNATIONS. 
These are deservedly the most popular Carnations with CHABAUD’s EvER- 
the amateur, as they begin flowering in a few weeks BLoomING CARNATION, 
from time of sowing. The strain offered is of semi dwarf, 
robust habit, requiring no artificial support, and producing 
on long, strong stems an abundance of large, double, 
beautifully fringed, highly-scented flowers. PER PKT. 
1811 Deep Crimson. ............. see O 
1812 Sulphur Yellow..... ............. 10 
I8i3/BrightseRosess-4)- 00... 10 
1814 Fiery Scarlet........ See 
SiSyS tripedi. = sarees. a 10 
1816 Pure White....... 10 
1818 Collection of 1 ee each of 
the above 6 colors. as 50 
4 1820 Mixced. All cole vs Margue- 
rite Carnations. ., 40 cts. 5 
Giant ee ene 
Carnation. 
18380 An improved strain, producing 
flowers of immense size, fre- 
quently measuring 23 to 3 
inches across, Strong, vigor- 
ous grawers, and wonderfully 
free-flowering ; mixed colors, 
RSeeeuth ase aeoe aooss dO) 
PER PKT. 
Crtosia Cristata Giascow Prize. (COCKSCOMB.) 
The Everblooming Sweet Williams shown in colors on n the back cover and offered on page 51 are eT on growing. 
