Celosia cristata 
Celosia Childsi 
Cockscombs are jolly, old- 
fashioned flowers which re¬ 
quire only the most casual 
care. Even the new, giant 
feathery kinds, much more 
handsome than those our 
grandmothers grew, need 
only a bit of fair ground open 
to the sun and they will make 
a gorgeous display through¬ 
out the entire season. 
Celosia plumosa 
Celosia 
Dwarf Cockscombs are showy in the border, while the 
feathered or plumed varieties are especially attractive in large 
beds, and are useful for cutting. The flowers retain their color, 
even when dry, and can be used in winter bouquets. 
Celosia cristata • Cockscomb Culture 2 
A free bloomer growing best in rather light, not too rich soil, 
and makes fine border and pot-plants. Sow seed indoors in 
early spring and plant out in May, or sow outdoors in May. 
Dwarf, Mixed. Easily grown and should be planted in every 
garden. These dwarf-growing varieties are fine for borders 
and bloom all summer. Ht. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34 oz * 50 cts. 
Dwarf Empress. Enormous crimson heads like a cockscomb. 
Dark bronze foliage. Ht. 10 in. Pkt. 15 cts.; J^oz. 60 cts. 
Celosia plumosa • Feathered Cockscomb Cuit .2 
There are no more showy summer and fall bedding plants 
than the Plumed Celosias. Planted in masses, the color effect 
is magnificent. The handsome plants are symmetrical, every 
branch bearing a pointed plume of rich color. 
Lilliput, Fire Feather. This excellent new variety forms plants 
12 inches high, consisting of 15 to 20 branches, of even 
length, all terminated by brilliant red, feathery cockscombs. 
Fine for bedding and for pot-culture. Pkt. 35 cts. 
Lilliput, Golden Feather. Similar to the above but of a dark 
golden color. Pkt. 35 cts. 
Ostrich Plumed. Of pyramidal growth with superb, pointed 
plumes, making grand pot-plants and gorgeous beds, 
blooming from July to September. To get best results plant 
in a fairly rich soil. Ht. 2 ft. Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34 oz - 25c. 
Pride of Castle Gould. The pyramidal, compact growth, 
2 to 3 feet high, supports feathered racemes of blood-red, 
carmine, orange-yellow, salmon, scarlet, dark orange, and 
wine-red. Pkt. 25 cts.; Y%oz. 60 cts. 
Celosia Childsi • Chinese Woolflower Culture 2 
This unusual type grows 2 to 3 feet high. There are many 
branches issuing from the main stalk, each stem having the 
silky tendrils common to Celosia. The tips of this variety have 
a brushy appearance. Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; Y oz - 40 cts. 
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