DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



COCKSCOMB, Varierated. 



CELOSIA, Japonica. 



Celosia cristata yariegata, or New Tariegated Cockscomb. This new anc^ 

 remarkable vai-iety first made its appearance in this country two yeari 

 Some seedsmen claimed it was only a sport and would not repro- 

 duce itself from seed, and we therefore gave it no attention in our cata- 

 logue. From all the favorable reports we have heard from last season's 

 test, we ai'e of the opinion that a large proportion will come true from 

 seed. It is variegated in branch, leaf and comb, and is really very 

 hand«;oTne. 



COLEUS. 



Probably there is no other kind of ornamental foliage plant so well known 

 and universally admired, as the Coleus. The leaves are of all shapes, shades 

 and colors, and nearly all have a rich, velvety appearance of most extraordinary 

 beauty. No yard should be without these decorative plants. They are green- 

 house evergreens, and can be planted out as soon as danger of frost is over. 

 They will continue to grow and thrive till cut down by frost in Autumn. Slips 

 should be taken from the finest, which will grow finely all winter, if potted and 

 placed in green-house or conservatory. 

 C'oleas, 25 best named sorts. 

 " new hybrids, mixed* 



COLLINSIA. 



Well known and universally admired annuals ; may be treated in every 



way like Calliopsis. 



