Pride of Castle Gould Celosia 
j 7515 Special Offer 
Three Attractive 
Giant Plumed Celosias 
Golden Yellow, Orange-Red, 
and Reddish Plum. 
3 Pkts. One of each «a , 
(value 30d) for only 
Chinese 
IVoolflower 
7517 Special Offer 
Three Colorful 
Chinese Woolflowers 
Crimson, Pink, and Yellow. 
3 Pkts. One of each OC j 
(value 45(1) for only “Ujc 
Celosia or 
Cockscomb 
The introduction of several new forms 
of Celosias in recent years has brought 
this flower into great popularity. All 
are very showy. 
Giant Plumed or 
Feathered Cockscomb 
(Celosia plumosa Magttifica) 
Colorful plants with long, silky plumes. 
Very effective in beds and borders; use¬ 
ful for cutting. Easily grown in ordi¬ 
nary soil but is at its best in rich, moist 
loam. Blooms from midsummer until 
frost. 2K to 3 ft. 
1860 Carmine. 
1865 Crimson-Scarlet 
1861 Golden Yellow. . 
1862 Orange-Red 
1863 Reddish Plum. . 
Any of these: 
Pkt. 10ff; 
Vs oz. 25 0; 
Vi oz- 40(i. 
1864 GiantPlumed (Plumosa) Mixed 
All the above gorgeous colors carefully 
blended for an exquisite display. 
Pkt. 100; 14 oz. 35 fl; Yl oz - 600. 
1853 Pride of Castle Gould Particu¬ 
larly attractive strain, with large, fluffy, 
ostrich-feather-like plumes of yellow, 
scarlet, crimson, and orange in mixture. 
Makes a fine showing wherever planted. 
Pkt. 200; Vs oz- 500; *4 oz. 850. 
1866 Celosia spicata 
Entirely distinct; strictly upright 
growth. Round, slender, pointed flower 
spikes, 3 to 4 in. long, 1 in. across, 
terminate each of the many branches of 
the 3 ft. plants. Flowers at first are 
soft bright rose changing to silvery 
white. Easy to dry. 
Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 400; '4 oz. 700. 
Chinese Woolflower 
Celosia Childsii [c] 
Much branched plants, each branch 
tipped with a round, woolly flower head. 
Blooms continuously from midsummer 
until frost. Splendid for garden display 
and highly valued for cutting. Flowers 
last a long time if dried as you would 
Everlastings. to 3 ft. 
1859 Crimson.) Any of these three: 
1868 Pink_ \ Pkt. 150; >/ s oz. 35gf; 
1867 Yellow... J V 4 oz. 60ft. 
1851 Mixed Colors Well-balanced 
mixture containing the three splendid 
colors listed above. Pkt. 10 ft; 
Ys oz. 300; Vi oz. 500; V 2 oz. 85ft. 
Crested Cockscomb - Celosia cristata 
Showy flower heads or combs of a plush-like finish. They are 
very ornamental and are easily dried for winter decoration. 
1911 Dwarf, Mixed (nana) Many 
i fine shades of yellow, orange, crimson, 
purple, rose, and red. 10 in. 
Pkt. 10(i; Vi oz. 350; Vi oz - 600. 
1917 Tall, Mixed Extra fine colors 
well blended. Plants grow 1K ft. tall. 
Pkt. lOjzf ; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz - 500. 
1912 Empress (nana) A most im¬ 
pressive Cockscomb which deserves a 
place in every garden. The dwarf 
plants, which average 10 in. in height, 
have dark bronzy foliage and huge 
combs of deep, velvety crimson-purple. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 50?!; Vi oz. 850. 
Globe Celosia 
1856 Flame of Fire (New) Pyramidal 
plants branching out into candelabra 
shape, each branch bearing a large, al¬ 
most round, fiery scarlet flower head of 
coral-like structure. Showy. IK ft. 
Pkt. 20 ft; Vi oz. 60?!; Vi oz. $1.00. 
Lilliput Celosias 
Dwarf, compact plants, often producing 
from 15 to 20 branches, each tipped with 
brilliant silky plumes. Fine for beds, 
borders, edgings, pots, and boxes. 1 ft. 
1857 Fire Feather Rich fiery crimson. 
1858 Golden Feather Deep yellow. 
Either variety: Pkt. 15?!; Vi6 oz. 50?!. 
Crested Cockscomb Empress 
Summer Chrysanthemums 13 
Of the easiest culture; flower profusely during the summer and fall, 
especially in sections where the summers are not too hot. They are 
showy in the garden and fine for cutting. Prefer heavy soil. 
1893 Nivellii Large, single, pure yellow, Daisy-like blooms, 2 to 3 in. 
across, are freely produced on long, strong stems. Excellent for cutting. 
Bushy plants about 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 10?!; Vi oz. 35?!; Vi oz. 60?!. 
1896 Finest Single Mixed (Painted Daisies) Many of the large flowers 
are of one color, but the most of them are beautifully zoned or ringed 
with unusual,contrastingcolors. 2ft. Pkt. 10?f; Vioz.20?!; Vioz. 30?!. 
1903 Coronarium, Double Mixed Lovely button-shaped, double 
blooms, IK in. across, in white and shades of yellow. 18 in. tall. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz- 20?!; 1/2 oz - 300. 
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