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	FS-684 - Production of Celosia as Cut Flowers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Celosia thrives in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.4.
		Celosia seedlings are susceptible to damping-off caused by Rhizoctonia, Pythium, and Phytophthora fungi.
		Celosia infected by root-knot nematodes are stunted, off-color, wilt in hot weather, decline, and die.
	www.agnr.umd.edu /MCE/Publications/Publication.cfm?ID=21 (1901 words)

	Celosia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Celosia is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants, similar in appearance and uses to the amaranths.
		quail grass, Soko, Celosia, feather cockscomb) is a broadleaf annual leaf vegetable belonging to the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae).
		Celosia cristata is a common garden ornamental plant in China and other places.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Celosia (243 words)

	Celosia argenta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A member of the Amaranthaceae family, celosia is found in both cockscomb--or cristata--and plumed or plumosa--varieties.
		Celosias are striking form flowers that may be used long and tucked throughout dramatic mixed bouquets, or in short-stemmed bunches to create uniquely sculptural mass effects.
		Since celosia is easily dried, all varieties can be used to beautiful effect in permanent botanical bouquets or those that mix fresh and dried products.
	www.flowerpossibilities.com /encyclopedia/40.html (126 words)

	Celosia
		No matter which celosia you choose to grow, the flower colors are not for the faint of heart; their vivid hues practically glow, lighting up the garden even on the rainiest summer days.
		Celosias are easy to grow from seed, and young plants are readily available at nurseries, garden centers, and stores in spring.
		Although the wheat celosias are almost bushy in appearance with numerous flowers, most plumed and crested celosias produce one large central flower and possibly several smaller flowers on side shoots.
	aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /extension/newsletters/hortupdate/apr06/Celosia.html (2258 words)

	Acupuncturetoday.com \| tell me about Celosia Seed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Celosia seeds are small (between 1-5 millimeters) and round, with a fl or reddish-fl exterior and a thin, brittle outer skin.
		Celosia seeds are used to treat eye-related disorders, such as impaired vision, blurred vision, nebula (a white spot or opacity of the cornea), and red and painful eyes; some practitioners use the seeds to treat hypertension.
		The typical dosage of celosia seed is between three and 15 grams, decocted in water for drinking or as a tea.
	www.acupuncturetoday.com /herbcentral/celosia_seed.html (368 words)

	Celosia Seeds
		OR DIRECT SOW After all danger of frost is over.
		GARDEN HINTS: Celosia are sensitive to cold temperatures and cold water.
		They like full sun and moist, fertile soil.
	www.2bseeds.com /celosiaindex.shtml (187 words)

	CELOSIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Celosia is an erect annual that grows up to 4 feet tall.
		Celosia can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, although high levels of organic matter are required for good yields, particularly for the green type.
		Since broadcasting is the common method used to plant celosia in Sierra Leone, seedlings are harvested 30-40 days after sowing, by thinning out the tallest plants after they reach about 7-10 inches.
	www.home.earthlink.net /%7Eredbudfarm/Celosia.htm (311 words)

	Floridata: Celosia spp.
		The celosias or cockscombs are erect, branching plants with oval or lance-shaped, strongly veined leaves 2-6 in (5.1-15.2 cm) long and hundreds of tiny flowers packed in dense, brightly colored flowerheads which usually stand above the foliage.
		Celosia argentea occurs widely as a weed in the equatorial tropics of Africa, Asia and South America.
		Use celosias, especially the Plumosa types, in masses in the annual flower bed, or for edging in front of taller flowers and perennials.
	www.floridata.com /ref/c/celo_arg.cfm (724 words)

	Celosia Fact Sheet
		Celosias are one of the most eye-catching annuals to grow in the garden.
		Versatile, celosias grow in most any type of soil—even heavy clay—as long as they are in full sun.
		C. spicata, spiked cockscomb, is also known as wheat celosia for its narrow, spiky flower heads, reminiscent of heads of wheat.
	www.dirtgardener.com /TipSheets/Celosia.html (2176 words)

	Garden Hobbies : How to Grow Celosia
		Celosia colors include bright red, yellow, orange, crimson, rose, gold, bronze, and purple flowers.
		Celosia are used in vases and for bouquets, fresh or dried.
		Celosia are somewhat resistant to insects and disease.
	www.gardenhobbies.com /flower/celosia.html (249 words)

	Cut Flowers - Celosia - Stevens and Son Wholesale Florist
		This vividly colored Celosia is a member of the plumosa group.
		It is botanically known as Celosia argentea and sometimes called Plume Celosia.
		Celosia is considered a medium mass flower with a vase life of 5 to 7 days depending on environmental conditions.
	www.stevensandson.com /cuts/cuts/celosia.htm (101 words)

	Celosia for the Cutting Garden - Floral Design
		Celosias are a great choice for the cutting garden.
		Some celosias are very short, and are intended for flower gardens.
		For 2006, Celosia Ice Cream Formula Mix is a new variety of the plumosa celosia.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art40263.asp (469 words)

	The Gardener's Network: Flowers - How to Grow Celosia Annual Flowers
		Celosia are noted for their brilliant "rooster comb" plumes.
		While the brilliant reds are by far the most popular color, Celosia, or Cockscomb, also come in yellow, orange, crimson, rose, and purple flowers.
		Celosia are wonderful for bouquets, fresh or dried.
	www.gardenersnet.com /flower/celosia.htm (267 words)

	Celosia
		"The Celosia Fresh Look Red, 'Celosia plumosa', also known as Cockscomb, is one of the most colorful foliage plants for beds, borders, pots, planters...
		"The Celosia Fresh Look Yellow, 'Celosia plumosa', also known as Cockscomb, is one of the most colorful foliage plants for beds, borders, pots, plante...
		"The Celosia Pink Glow, 'Celosia plumosa', also known as Cockscomb, is one of the most colorful foliage plants for beds, borders, pots, planters and w...
	www.shelbylandscaping.com /html/celosia.html (73 words)

	CELOSIA 10 strengthens the Eyes!
		CELOSIA 10 is a traditional Chinese herbal eye formula that reduces inflammation of the retina as well as nourishes the retina with increased blood flow and stops bleeding in the retina.
		The herbs in CELOSIA 10 have been used for thousands of years in Asia to increase the strength of the retina and clear heat from the eyes.
		Celosia both nourishes the eyes and clears heat from the eyes.
	www.naturedoc.com /products/celosia10.html (557 words)

	Celosia
		Celosia plumosa is often called Prince of Wales feathers.
		Celosia plumosa is a pointed, flame-shaped flower, very fluffy, like brightly coloured pampas grass.
		Celosia leaves are not very decorative or longlasting and are best removed entirely.
	www.flowers.org.uk /flowers/facts/a-d/celosia.htm (244 words)

	Burpee - Celosia plumosa Pampas Plume
		Celosia thrives in hot, dry conditions and looks its best in bright sunlight.
		For over 100 years gardeners have argued about whether celosia has a place in a tasteful garden.
		Flower heads hold their color a long time in the garden or as dried flowers.
	www.burpee.com /shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=829&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=9&iSubCat=4&iProductID=829&iSubSubCat=21 (116 words)

	MassLive News -Celosia provides unusual flower forms
		Plumed celosia is good to use as a cut flower in fresh arrangements and it also dries well.
		Like crested celosia, plumed celosia also is available in a range of sizes from dwarf plants to three-foot-tall varieties.
		Wheat celosia is a tall plant, usually two feet tall or more with thin, strap-like foliage.
	www.masslive.com /hg/pstories/pnlgerv71.html (754 words)

	Celosia - Fresh Look Yellow
		The Celosia Fresh Look Yellow, 'Celosia plumosa', also known as Cockscomb, is one of the most colorful foliage plants for beds, borders, pots, planters and window boxes and they provide a fresh floral look all summer long.
		Celosia Fresh Look Yellow is another celosia, and a wonderful partner to Fresh Look Red.
		Celosia Fresh Look Yellow is bit stouter than its companion and it also covers itself in plumes throughout the summer, offering numerous side-shoots that blankets the plant in pure yellow.
	www.naturehills.com /new/product/annualsdetails.aspx?prodid=2073 (206 words)

	Celosia offers durable beauty (05-26-2003) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mass plant the celosia in a variety of colors for a dazzling display.
		A valuable source of color when summer has flowers looking tired, the celosia is also a popular cut flower.
		Feed the celosia with a light application of fertilizer every six to eight weeks to keep it growing vigorously.
	msucares.com /news/print/sgnews/sg03/sg030526.html (500 words)

	Live Plants - Celosia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Celosia Fresh Look Red, 'Celosia plumosa', as well known as Cockscomb, is one of the most colourful foliage plnts for beds, borders, pots, planters and window boxes and they provide a fresh floral look all summer long.
		The Celosia Fresh Look Yellow, 'Celosia plumosa', as well known as Cockscomb, is one of the most colourful foliage plants for beds, borders, pots, planters and window boxes and they provide a fresh floral look all summer long.
		The Celosia Pink Glow, 'Celosia plumosa', as well known as Cockscomb, is one of the most colourful foliage plânts for beds, borders, pots, planters and window boxes.
	liveplants.just-there.com /celosia.html (322 words)

	Prostate care/Iresine Celosia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Iresine Celosia 2DH - Iresine Celosia 4DH - Iresine Celosia 7DH
		Iresine Celosia herbal extract was given to patients with tumors in the digestive system - prior to surgery, and also, post-surgery.
		Many clinical cases involving cancer of the uterus were discharged by the gynecologists, as the criteria demonstrated that they (the patients) had no hope for improved health.
	www.iresine.com /usage.htm (498 words)

	Howstuffworks "Celosia: A Profile of an Annual Flower"
		Celosia is an annual flower whose silky blooms get attention wherever they grow with a wide
		Description: Celosia offers large flower clusters on top of green or reddish leaves.
		Propagation: Start celosia seeds indoors six to eight weeks before outdoor planting time.
	home.howstuffworks.com /define-celosia.htm (163 words)

	Celosia
		An interesting addition to any garden, the colorful plumes of celosia are dependable in sun and heat.
		Celosia offers exotic, long-lasting color in warm weather.
		Once prized in Victorian gardens, Celosia remains popular today as a unique source of long-lasting, heat-tolerant color.
	www.bonnieplants.com /Default.aspx?tabid=469 (125 words)

	Celosia-Summer Flowers for Cutting - Floral Design
		There are two major kinds of celosias, and their names describe the shapes of the blooms.
		The other kind of celosias is known as cockscomb.
		Both kinds of celosias are perfect for cutting gardens.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art19683.asp (379 words)

	CELOSIA . Cockscomb, Annual Flower Information
		Whoever has grown a few of the various Celosias has surely been charmed either by their beauty or their fantasy of form.
		Celosias are sometimes confused with Amaranthus, which, however, is coarser and of which the colors are not so clear.
		Sow the seeds either in a hotbed or window in March or April, or else sow in the open ground in May. Good soil should be used in planting Celosias for, unlike Amaranths, they respond to feeding.
	www.backyardgardener.com /annual/annual12.html (402 words)

	Celosia
		Celosia translates as "burned", referring to the red-brown color of some inflorescences.
		Cockscomb is an annual with a wide choice of solid-colored, bold-or fine-textured inflorescences, very useful in either annual beds or as cut or dried flowers.
		Celosia is known as an annual whose inflorescences resemble a long-flowering Astilbe (Plumosa Types) or a convoluted, wide-spreading rooster's comb (Crested Types), in solid colors with a long bloom period for each inflorescence.
	www.hcs.ohio-state.edu /hcs/TMI/Plantlist/celosia.html (485 words)

	Celosia Plumosa
		This is a very tall (3-4 feet!), elegant variety of Celosia Plumosa.
		The plumes of mostly maroon with some pink and yellow feather-like blossoms are super for cutting and drying.
		Celosia Plumosa with white Alyssum - notice variegated leaves and almost neon pink "feathers"
	www.redbudfarms.com /celosia_plumosa.htm (360 words)

	Celosia plant and seed varieties from rich farm garden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		All celosia varieties can be planted in the spring for summer flowers or in mid-summer to provide blooms throughout the fall until frost.
		Bombay - Celosia argentea Cristata - Annual; This is one of the finest celosias for use as a cut flower and is one of the earliest of the celosias.
		Chief Mix - Celosia argentea Cristata - Annual; A good cut-flower variety, heads are 6-8 inches across on strong stems.
	www.richfarmgarden.com /celosia.html (273 words)

	Prostate care/Iresine Celosia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Dès 1960 et jusqu'en 1986, Efraín Contreras (1898-1986), naturopathe reconnu, avait découvert les proprietés anti-tumorales de l'Iresine celosia (Amaranthacea Gomphrenoidea), une herbe originaire de l'Amérique centrale.
		Des l970 à 1980, Efraín Contreras a obtenu l'autorisation officielle pour administrer l'Iresine celosia en extrait liquide ou sec aux patients des hôpitaux El Retiro et Bertha Calderón à Managua, Nicaragua.
		Principe actif : L'Iresine celosia contient 2.50% des glucides steroides à son état naturel.
	www.iresine.com /francais.htm (592 words)

	Celosia or Cockscomb (Celosia argentea)
		Celosia, also known as cockscomb or feathery amaranth, has plume-like flowers ranging in color from dark crimson to orange and golden yellow.
		They make good cut flowers and can be dried for use in arrangements.
		Celosia does best in warm or tropical climates.
	www.gardenguides.com /flowers/annuals/celosia.htm (233 words)

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