Crested Cockscomb 
(Celosia cristata) 
The name ‘‘cockscomb” applies 
particularly to this group, for the 
flower heads, as will be seen from 
the picture of Toreador, surely have a 
resemblance to the form of a rooster’s comb. 
Crested Cockscombs do best in light soil. 
4125 Toreador The flower heads or combs, 
6 to 9 in. across, are bright red with scarlet 
highlights without any of the harsh bluish 
tones often found in this type of cockscomb. 
Foliage is light green. Plants 20 in. high. 
Pkt. 25¢; 1442 oz. $1.00; 6 oz. $1.80 
4066 Tall Mixed Extra fine colors in a 
well-blended mixture. Grow 3 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 20¢; 4% oz. 75¢; \%4 oz. $1.40 
4125 Celosia, Toreador Pkt. 25¢ 
All-America Bronze Medal Winner 
4065 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. 20¢; 4% oz. 75¢; % oz. $1.40 
4067 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. 20¢; % oz. 75¢; 1% oz. $1.40 
Lilliput or Dwarf Feathered 
Dwart, 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. 
4057 Fire Feather Rich fiery crimson. 
Pkt. 35¢; % oz. $1.25; 14 oz. $2.25 
3082 Golden Feather Deep yellow. 
Pkt. 35¢; 4% oz. $1.25; %, oz. $2.25 
gardens. All are very profuse blooming. 
4106 Blanche Burpee Named in honor 
of Mrs. W. Atlee Burpee. This outstanding 
mixture of cynoglossums contains colors 
never before found in Chinese forget-me- 
nots. Included are white, deep blue, and 
various shades of light and mid-blue. As the 
blue and white flowers are so airy and grace- 
ful, this choice mixture of large Forget-me- 
not-like flowers is highly prized for garden 
decoration. They produce a showy display 
throughout the summer months. 2 to 2 ft. 
Tall Chinese Forget-me-not 
4106 Blanche Burpee Pkt. 25¢ 
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 ever as 
lastings. You may choose from the comb-like or plume types, tall or dwarf growing. 
Giant Plumed or Tall Feathered 
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. — 
4361 Flaming Fire NEW One of the 
most showy, tall plumed celosias for garden 
decoration and cutting, the color being a 
bright and rich shade of orange-scarlet. 
Pkt. 35¢; 4 oz. $1.25; 4 oz. $2.25 
3083 Golden Fleece Showy, long stem- 
med, feathery plumes which open soft yel- 
low changing to clear, golden yellow with 
age. Pkt. 25¢; 1% oz. 85¢; 1%, oz. $1.60 
3084 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¢; 1% oz. $1.00; 1% oz. $1.75 
4061 Mixed Colors Varied shades of red is 
and yellow mixed. Makes a grand showing 
and is always sure to attract attention. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 50¢; 1% oz. 95¢ 
Chinese Woolflower 
3087 Chinese Woolflowers, 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 3 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 60¢; % oz. $1.10 
Globe Celosia 
3088 Flame of Fire Ali-America Bronze 
Medal Winner. Pyramidal plants branch- 
ing out into candelabra shape, each stem 
bearing a large, almost round, fiery scarlet 
head of coral-like structure. 1% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 25¢; Voz. 85¢; 1% oz. $1.60 
CHIN ESE FORGET-M E-NOTS — Cynoglossum 
Graceful, loose sprays of large forget-me-not-like flowers are freely produced throughout 
the summer on strong plants. Of easiest culture; any one can grow it in any good garden 
soil. Stands heat. Firmament is a dwarf variety suited for beds, borders, edgings and rock 
3153 Firmament All-America Bronze 
Medal Winner. Dwarf plants, 15 in. high, 
covered with bright indigo-blue flowers for 
a long time during the summer. A “blue” 
gem for any low bed or border planting. 
Pkt. 20¢; 1% oz. 60¢; tozoSli0ee 
3158 Snow Bird The habit of the plants 
and form of flowers are the same as those of 
Blanche Burpee, but the flowers are pure 
snowy white. Plants grow 2” ft. tall. 
Pkt. 25¢; Y¥goz.75¢; %4 oz. $1.25 Pkt. 20¢; 4% oz. 60¢; ™% oz. $1.10 
SUMMER CHRYSANTHEMUMSae 
: Of the easiest culture, doing best in fairly heavy soil. The plants bloom profusely during 
the summer and fall, especially in sections where summers are not too hot. Summer chrys- — 
anthemums provide a wealth of strikingly beautiful cutting material. Where summers are 
hot, seed should either be started early indoors so that plants will flower before the weather — 
gets real warm or sow in the garden in early summer so that plants will bloom during the 
cool days of autumn. 
3094 Yellowstone Intense sulfur-yel- 
low double flowers of the finest form are 
freely borne on good, straight stems. The 
color is most appealing and the shape of the 
flowers is distinct. A favorite chrysanthe- 
mum that is always admired in the garden 
and in arrangements of cut flowers, The 
plants grow to a height of 2 ft. 
Pkt. 25¢; oz. 85¢; 1% oz. $1.60 
$3490 1Chrusantheriain Single Mixed Pit!1 52), 
Flowers from seed are so easy to grow, there 
W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 
ig no excuse for any home not having plenty. 
4349 Finest Single Mixed 
Daisies) Many of the large flowers are of 
one color, but most of them are beautifully 
zoned or ringed with multi-colored bands 
that are strikingly beautiful..2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; %oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
3091 Coronarium Double Mixed 
Button-shaped, double blooms, 14 in. 
across, in white and shades of yellow. 18 in. 
Pkt. 15¢;  4%oz. 40¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
Perennial Chrysanthemums, page 64. 
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