Asters, alyssum, balsams, candytuft, celosia, coleus, dianthus (pink), lobelia, mignonette, petunias, phlox, portulaca, ricinus, salvia, verbenas, vinca, roses, zinnias, may all be started from seed.

I finished for her, And bastard daughter of the King of Celosia.

As a very clear and wholly typical instance I cite the cocks-combs (Celosia).

If an unmodified Celosia could be got, it would be well to test with the modified cockscomb.

The Amaranthus cristatus (Celosia castrensis, L.) is probably a native, being found commonly in the interior of the Batta country, where strangers have rarely penetrated.