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 i^!ri"',",H roiorg "i">-o"Klily llx-'l In type an.I are a Kreat Improvement on tlie 



Kroni Bowlns niade under rIoss In AuKUHt they may be flowered In time for 

 I hanksKlvlnB Septenib.T sowlnR will produre the llneHt of n.iwerB by Cl.rlntmnii 

 If Brown In the open they llower several we.kH ahead of the Htandar.l or Suniiner- 

 II tf *''"'""■"'"''• "'"' "■'"' •"••'I'lT treatment contlmie to bloom <|ult.- aH long 



Mnr of lh.-.e viirlrlUN were nwnrdril nineteen Certineiile- of Merit 

 iiiic: IVnn>.>I\iinin llorl leiiltunti Societv. IMiIlHdelplilii - 

 .-■.rlely. San Fran.iseo; The Inlernallonnl Miow. New York 



FMKDIiOOK PINK 



A distinct shade of pink sufTused with 

 lavi'iid.T throuphoiit. KlowerH of larite 

 Klie. exquisitely waved, and usually 

 produred in threes and fours on long 

 stems. Tartlcularly pleasing under 

 artinclal llcht. Oz. SSc. lb. JlS.r>0. 



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 American Sweet I>ii 



ilURPEE'.S EARLY SWEET DKIAR 



.^ most distinct and charming variety. 

 The flowers are of good size with Rrent 

 substance, and usually borne In threes 

 and fours. Color, a lovely shade of 

 pink throughout, but with a soft salmon 

 or amber suffusion, this belUK more 

 accentuated In the youHKer flowers and 

 buds. A very etronc grower ami most 

 florlferous. Pkt. (20 seeds) 2iic., less l-;t. 



nURPEE-.S EARLY KINO 



A Klowlnp. rich, bright crimson. The 

 flowers are of great size, perfect form, 

 averaging fully two inches In diameter, 

 and arc produced freely in threes and 

 fours on strong stems of great length 

 «. oz. 75c., oz. Jl.a?, lb. S12.50. 



FORDIIOOK PINK .VND WHITE 



The most popular color in early-flower- 

 ing .Sweet Peas. Similar to the old 

 Blanche Ferry, having a bright rosy- 

 pink standard with creamy white wing's 

 lightly sulTu.sed rose The immense 

 flowers often measure fully two and one- 

 half inches in diameter, while the form 

 is perfect, the beautifully waved blooms 

 being carried on stiff stems of great 

 length, usually in threes and often 

 fours. U oz. 7.5c.. oz. $1.2.>, lb. $12.50. 



Ill Itl'KK S E.VKI.V IwWENDEK KINO 



This glorious new variety Is a rich true 

 deep lavender throughout, l-'iowers of 

 large size, beautiful, true waved form, 

 and borne in threes anil fours on stems 

 of gnat length. Awanled Certlllcate of 

 Merit at the International Show, New 

 York. March 20. ]!115: The Pennsylvania 

 Ilortlcultural Society. March 23 IMS 

 I'kt. (20 seeds) 25c.. less 1-.1. 



m KPEE'S EARLY ENCHANTRESS 



Immense in size, measuring two and 

 nne-half Inches In diameter; exiiulsltely 

 waveii or frilled, well placed on stiff 

 stems, usually in threes and fours 

 To or most attractive and pleasing. 

 Bright rose-pink, becoming deeper to- 

 waril the edges of stamlard and wings 

 gradually softening In tone toward the 

 center of the flower. Vi oz. 75c., oz. 



HIRPEE-S EARLY LOVELINESS 



Tolor. white, the entire flower being suf- 

 fused soft pink until It reaches the 

 edges, which are distinctly picoteed 

 w;ith rose-pink. A flower of Immense 

 size and great substance, beautifully 

 waveil and usually produced three or 

 four on the longest stout stems, n. 

 oz. i.'.c, oz. $1.25, lb. $12.,')0. 



EARLY SNOHSTOIIM 



magnlllcent pure white 



HU KPEE'S 



This truly 



variety is the best white seeded Early- 

 Klowcring .Spencer ycf introduced. 

 Mowers of great size and substance 

 beautifully waved, and borne In great 

 profusion. Steins are long, usually 

 carrying three or four flowers wefl 

 placed. Snowstorm is an appropriate 

 name, as the plants become a perfect 

 mass of snow-white flowers. Pkt (12 

 seeds) 25c., less 1-3. 



BCRPEE'S EARLY PINK BEAUTY 



A soft rose-pink on white ground 

 richer towaril the edges, gradually 

 softening in color as It reaches the 

 center of standanl anrl wings. Kiowers 

 of great size, beautifully waved im- 

 mense stems, usually carry three or four 

 of the magnificent blooms. 'A oz. 85c 

 oz. $1.50, lb. $15.00. ■" 



BURPEE'S FKLMROSE BEAUTY 



An attractive shade of deep primrose 

 flushed with rose. Flowers of great size 

 and splendid substance, beautifully 



waved in true Spencer form, 

 oz. $l..'iO, lb. $1.-..IK). 



K oz. 85c., 



FOKDIIOOK ROSE 



This lovely variety is a charming shade 

 of rosy carmine. The flowers are of 

 larger size and usuallv borne In threes 

 and fours on long, stiff stems. U oz. 

 inc.. oz. $1.25. lb. $12.50. 



BURPEE'S ROSY .MORN 



A magnlllcent flower of great size and 

 substance. Flowers grown under ordi- 

 nary flelil culture have measured fully 

 two Inches In diameter. The color Is a 

 pleasing shade of rose with crimson- 

 scarlet standard, while the immense 

 flowers are usually borne In threes or 

 fours on stiff, long stems. Oz. 85c.. lb 

 $8..50. 



BURPEE'S EARLY 8ANKEY 



This truly magnlflcent white was 

 awarded a special Silver Medal when 

 exhibited nt the great International 

 Show In .\ew York. March 20, lrtl5, also 

 Certificate of Merit at the Spring Show 

 of The Pennsylvania Horticultural 

 Society, Philadelphia, March 23, 1015 

 Black seeded. '/.. oz. 85c., oz. $1.50, lb. 

 $15.00. 



YARRAWA 

 We first exhibited this novelty at the 

 great International Flower Show In New 

 Y'ork. .March. I!tl4. where we were 

 awarded a Certificate of Merit by the 

 American Sweet Pea Society. From 

 seed sown in early October at Fordhook 

 Farms the plants came Into bloom 

 necember 20, and bloomed profusely un- 

 til May, The color Is a bright rose pink 

 with a clear, creamy base. Floradale 

 Grown Seed exclusively. Oz 80c lb 

 $8.00. 



VV. Atlee Burpee & Company have long been famous as American Headquarters for 

 Sweet Peas and, in addition to the Early or Wlnter-Klowerlng Novelties listed 

 above, we are in a position to supply a wonderful list of Standard or Summer- 

 r lowering Spencers. 



inHeTfe? f^^KW \v,'u "■"'ir* 'HS Spencer Type Into America, and such famous 

 Prt^-^r^c^f,,'*''"^ ?'■"*' •'?'''■ ^^"^^- Primrose Spencer, Apple Blossom, King 

 fcdward Spencer, and many others. All tiur Introductions serve to Justify our claims 

 and each year many new varieties are tried out, but only those which prove them- 

 selves of exceptional value are offered to our customers. 



Send u$ a list of your requirements for special quotation 



W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO. 



Seed Growers 



PHILADELPHIA 



