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    Old 08-25-2011, 11:04 AM
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    in Mississippi we call it a cocks comb. if you hang them upside down then dry I have heard that they will retain their color
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    Old 08-25-2011, 12:07 PM
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    In Kentucky, we call them Cock's Combs.
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    Old 08-25-2011, 12:10 PM
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    What ever they are I'm sure I can't grow them here in Minnesota. What a beautiful flower.
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    Old 08-25-2011, 12:36 PM
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    Yes, it is Cock'scomb and was often used in old-fashioned applique quilts. I have never been able to get one to grow, so you are lucky!
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    Gorgeous flower and color is striking!
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    beautiful color!
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    Old 08-25-2011, 05:07 PM
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    Cockscomb!!! My mother grew the biggest most gorgeous ones! They also dry beautifully, 2 or 3 stems tied together and hung upside down in an out of way place. Make beautiful arrangements.
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    I love those .Did you find out what they are????
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    Old 08-25-2011, 07:11 PM
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    I have always called them Coxcomb. They also come in a pretty golden shade.
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    Cocks comb is what we call this. It also has a yellow and orange color. and best part is it reseeds!
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