Celosia or Cockscomb 
The introduction of several new forms 
this flower into greater popularity than 
Giant Plumed or 
Feathered Cockscomb 
(Celosia plumosa Magnifica) 
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 
1865 
1861 
1862 
1863 
1864 
Any of these: 
Pkt. 10^; 
Vs OZ. 25f(; 
Yi OZ. 40^. 
Carmine. 
Crimson-Scarlet 
Golden Yellow.. 
Orange-Red .... 
Reddish Plum . . 
Giant Plumed Mixed Colors 
All the above gorgeous colors carefully 
blended for an exquisite display. 
Pkt. 10^; Vi OZ. SSfi; V 2 oz. 60^. 
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. 25^; Ya oz. 60fi} Y 4 oz. $1.00. 
Globe Celosia, Flame of Fire 
Globe Celosia 
1856 Flame of Fire Pyramidal plants 
branching out into candelabra shape, 
each branch bearing a large, almost 
round, fiery scarlet head of coral-like 
structure. Showy. IK ft. 
Pkt. 250; Vs oz. 750; Vi oz. $1.25. 
of Celosias in recent years has brought 
ever. All are very showy. 
Celosia spicata 
1866 Entirely distinct; strictly up¬ 
right 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 as they mature. Easy to dry for 
winter bouquets. Long lasting. 
Pkt. 150; Ys oz. 400; V4 oz. 700. 
Chinese IVoolflower 
Dwarf, compact plants, often produc¬ 
ing from 15 to 20 branches, each tipped 
with brilliant silky plumes. Makes an 
imposing display in beds, borders, edg¬ 
ings, and boxes. 1 ft. 
1857 Fire Feather Rich fiery crimson. 
Pkt. 200; Vis oz. 500; Ys oz. 850. 
1858 Golden Feather Deep yellow. 
Pkt. 200; Vis oz. 500; Ys oz. 850. 
Crested Cockscomb —Celosia cristata 
The name “Cockscomb” applies particularly to this group, for the flower heads, 
as will be seen from the picture below, surely have a resemblance to the form of a 
rooster’s comb; in texture they are like velvet or chenille. This type does best in 
light soil. Nice for edgings, borders, 
or pots. Easily dried for winter use. 
1911 Dwarf, Mixed '(nana) Many 
fine shades of yellow, orange, crimson, 
purple, rose and red in mixture. 10 in. 
Pkt. 100; Ys oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
1917 Tall, Mixed Extra fine colors 
well blended. Plants grow 1K ft. tall. 
Pkt. 100; Ys oz. 250; Vi oz. 400. 
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. 100; Ys oz. 500; Vi oz. 850, Crested Cockscomb, Empress 
Chinese Woolflower 
Celosia Childsii 
Much branched plants, each branch 
tipped with a round, woolly flower head- 
Blooms continuously from midsummer 
until frost. Splendid for garden display 
and valued for cutting. 2^2 to 3 ft. 
1859 Crimson I Any of these three: 
1868 Pink .[Pkt.150; y8 0z.35e3 
1867 Yellow . . J Vi oz. 600. 
1851 Chinese Woolflowers Mixed 
Colors The three splendid colors 
above. Pkt. 100; Vioz. 300; Vioz. 50c. 
Special Collection Offer | 
3 Chinese Woolflowers 
Crimson, Pink, and Yellow. 
7517 One pkt. each of these three ; 
colors (value 450) , 
for only | 
Lilliptd Celosia, Fire Feather 
Lilliput or Dwarf 
Feathered Celosias 
special Collection Offer 
3 Giant Plumed Celosias 
Golden Yellow, Orange-Red, 
and Reddish Plum. 
7515 One pkt. each of these three 
colors (value 300) nf\, 
for only ^"0 
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38 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
A partial view of Burpee Trial Grounds at Fordhook Farms where all seeds are 
tested before being offered to Burpee customers. 
