Celosia or Cockscomb 
Globe Celosia, Flame of Fire 
Lilliput Celosia, Fire Feather 
Chinese Woolflowcr 
The introduction of several new forms of celosias in recent years has brought this 
flower into greater popularity than ever; All types are very showy. 
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 and desirable. IK ft. 
Pkt. 250; Vs oz. 750; % « z - $1.25. 
Lilliput or Dwarf 
Feathered Celosias 
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. 
Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 400; Vi oz* 700. 
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. A great bloomer. 1 ft. 
1857 Fire Feather Rich fiery crimson. 
Pkt. 150; Vl6 oz. 450; Vs oz. 750. 
1858 Golden Feather Deep yellow. 
Pkt. 200; Vi6 oz. 500; % oz. 850. 
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. 2K to 3 ft. 
1859 Crimson 
1868 Pink_ 
1867 Yellow 
A ny of these three: 
Pkt. 150; */i oz. 350; 
Vi oz. 600. 
1851 Chinese Woolflowers Mixed 
Colors The three splendid colors 
Giant Plumed or 
Feathered Cockscomb 
(Celosia plumosa magnified) 
Colorful plants with long, silky 
plumes. Effective in beds and bor¬ 
ders; useful for cutting. Easily 
grown in ordinary soil, but at its best 
in rich, moist loam. 2K to 3 ft. 
1860 Carmine. 
1865 Crimson-Scarlet 
1861 Golden Yellow.. 
1862 Orange-Red 
1863 Reddish Plum . 
1864 Giant Plumed Mixed Colors 
All the above gorgeous colors mixed. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 350; Vi‘oz. 600. 
1853 Pride of Castle Gould Large, 
fluffy, ostrich-feather-like plumes of 
yellow, scarlet, crimson, and orange 
in mixture. Pkt. 250; Vs oz. 600. 
Any of 
these: 
Pkt. 100; 
Vi oz. 25p j 
Vi oz. 400. 
ciuove. rKt. yg oz. oup; 74 oz. DUp. 
Special Collection Offer 
3 Chinese Woolflowers 
Crimson, Pink, and Yellow. 
7517 One pkt. each of these three 
colors (value 450) nj- 
for only 
Special Collection Offer 
3 Giant Plumed Celosias 
Golden Yellow, Orange Red, 
and Reddish Plum. 
7515 One pkt. each of these three 
colors (value 300) , 
for only “Op 
Crested Cockscomb— Celosia cristata 
The name “Cockscomb” applies particularly to this group, for the flower neads, 
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. 
1917 Tall, Mixed Extra fine colors 
well blended. Plants grow IK ft. tall. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 400. 
1911 Dwarf, Mixed (nana) Many 
fine shades of yellow, orange, crimson, 
purple, rose and red in mixture. 10 in. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
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; Vi oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
Crested Cockscomb, Empress 
W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
A partial view of Burpee Trial Grounds at Fordhoo\ Farms, where all seeds are 
tested before being offered to Burpee customers. 
