1912 Crested Cockscomb, Empress Pht. 15¢ 
Crested Cockscomb 
(Celosia cristata) 
The name ‘“‘Cockscomb” applies particu- 
larly to this group, for the flower heads, as 
will be seen from the picture above, surely 
have a resemblance to the form of a rooster’s 
comb. These do best in light soil. 
1912 Empress (nana) A most impressive 
cockscomb which deserves a place in every 
garden; prized for cutting, fresh or dried. 
The dwarf plants, which average 10 in. in 
height, have dark, bronzy foliage and huge 
combs of deep, velvety crimson-purple. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 60¢; %4 oz. $1.10 
1911 Dwarf Mixed (nana) Many fine 
shades of yellow, orange, crimson, purple, 
rose and red in mixture. The large flower 
heads or combs are much used when dried 
for winter decoration in the home. 10 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; %%oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
1917 Tall Mixed Extra fine colors in a 
well-blended mixture. Grow 3 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; %yoz.45¢; % oz. 85¢ 
CELOSIA or COCKSCOMBe 
An old-fashioned flower greatly improved. Blooms from midsummer until frost. Easily 
grown in any soil. The flowers last a long time if dried as you would everlastings. You may 
choose from the comb-like or plume types, tall or dwarf growing. 
Chinese Woolflower 
(Celosia childsi) 
Chinese Woolflowers, 
1851 Mixed 
Much branched plants, each branch tipped . 
with a round pink, yellow or crimson, woolly 
flower head. Splendid for garden display and 
valued for cutting. Grow 2% to 3 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; Y%oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.10 
Globe Celosia. 
1856 Flame of Fire — Pyramidal plants 
branching out into candelabra shape, each 
stem bearing a large, almost round, fiery 
scarlet head of coral-like structure, Yields 
plenty of long lasting cut flowers, 1% ft. 
; Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
Giant Plumed or Tall Featl.ered 
Showy, well-branched plants, each branch 
crowned with long, silky, feathery plumes. 
Effective in beds and borders; useful for 
cutting. Very free blooming. 2% to 3 ft. 
1853 Pride of Castle Gould Large, 
fluffy, ostrich-feather-like plumes of yellow, 
scarlet, crimson, and orange-red in a grand 
mixture. Last exceptionally well when cut. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
1864 ‘Mixed Colors Varied shades of red 
and yellow mixed. Makes a grand showing 
and always sure to attract attention. 
Pkt. 10¢; % oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
Lilliput or Dwarf Feathered 
Dwarf, compact plants, often producing 
from 15 to 20 branches, each tipped with 
brilliant silky plumes. Makes an imposing 
display in beds, borders, edgings, pots and 
boxes. A great bloomer, 1 ft. tall. 
1857 Fire Feather Rich fiery crimson, 
_ Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 1% oz. $1.25 : 
1858 Golden Feather Deep yellow. _ 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1.00 } 
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1857 Lilliput Celosia, Fire Feather 
Pkt. 35¢ 
1708 
Cornflower, 
Blue Boy 
- Pht. 15¢ 
ihe 
1876 Giant Sweet Saltars 
Pht. 10¢ 
26 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 
CORN FLOWERS — sachetor' Buttons 
Centaurea cyanusa 
Plants grow*2 to 2% ft. tall, and if faded flowers are kept cut will produce large double 
blooms on long stems throughout the summer. 
some localities they are called Ragged Sailor, Ragged Robin, Bluet or Blue Bottle. 
1708 Blue Boy = True cornflower- 
blue shade that is always popular. 
1728 Pinkie Exquisite light pink. 
1736 Red Boy Deep glowing red. 
1737 Snow Man Glistening white. 
Any of the above Cornflowers: 
VW, oz. 85¢ 
1885 Special Mixture The above 
four varieties in a grand mixture. 
Vy oz. 75¢ 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 45¢; 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 40¢; 
1882 Jubilee Gem 
1, oz. 60¢; 
1876 All Colors Mixed All colors ina glorious 
mixture; some have centers different in color 
from the outer petals. Graceful in form.” 3 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 0z. 35¢; 1% oz. 65¢ 
2752 Yellow (Suaveolens) Exquisite,-rich 
pure yellow, sweet scented flowers; slightly 
smaller than giant sweet sultans. 11% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.10 
Centaurea Americana 
1878 Lilac The plants grow 3 ft. tall and pro- 
duce a great display of mammoth-size, thistle- 
like blooms during July and August. The indi- 
vidual flowers measure about 4 in. across when 
fully expanded. They are composed of long, deli- 
cate lilac-blué€ petals; for garden and cutting. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
Perennial Centaureas, page 48. 
Giant Sweet Sultans—cCentaurea imperialis a 
Most desirable for garden decoration and cuttin 
g. Bloom freely for many weeks during:-the 
summer. The giant, long-stemmed, sweet-scente 
d flowers are exquisitely fringed. 
Fine for beds, borders and cutting. In 
Four Choice 
Cornflowers 
Blue Boy, Red Boy, 
Pinkie and Snow Man 
7122 —SPECIAL: One 
pkt. of each, 
value 60¢ for only 50¢ 
Dwarf Double Cornflowers 
Bushy, compact plants, 1 ft. tall covered with large double flowers. 
Fine for edgings, borders and rock gardens; may be grown in pots. 
Dark but 
vivid blue throughout. Pkt. 15¢; 
VY oz. $1.10 
1951 Lilae Lady Mauve chang- 
ing to exquisite lilac. Pkt. 15¢; 
4 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.10 
1878 Centaurea Americana Pkt. 156 
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