July 19, 1919 



HORTICULTURE 



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I.MI'RON ED 



SXOWSTOH.M 



V. 



Burpee's 

 Sweet Peas 



The Twenty-Two Best Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas for Florists 



The first Spencer Sweet Pea in existence was brought to America 

 by W. Atlee Burpee. Since then the House of Burpee has intro- 

 duced over two hundred distinct new varieties each an improve- 

 ment on the past. And by constant hybridizing for the last ten 

 years we have developed the new Fordhook Early Flowering 

 strain of Spencer Sweet Pears. We can now offer you all the finest colors in the Early 

 or Winter Flowering type of Spencers — everything offered is grown on our own Floradale 

 Farm in California. The House of Burpee is recognized as the American Headquarters 

 for Sweet Peas. 



SSM early sankey (BURPEE'S). This truly mag- 

 nificent white was awarded a special Silver Medal when ex- 

 hibited at the great International Show in New York. March 

 20, 1915, also Certificate of Merit at the Spring Show of the 

 Pennsylvania Horticultural Societv, Philadelphia, March 23, 

 IMS. Black seeded. Pkt.. 7c; oz.. 80c; %-lb., $2.40; lb., $8.00. 



8392 IMPROVED EARLY SNOWSTORM (BURPEE'S). 

 The result of a cross between King White and Yarrawa, it 

 embodies the best qualities of those two varieties and easily 

 eclipses all early-flowering white Sweet Peas to date. The 

 Bowers are of Yarrawa size, but finer form, as the standard 

 docs not retlex but is magnificently bold, though charmingly 

 waved. A vigorous grower, the immense flowers are invari- 

 ably borne in fours on very long stems. Awarded Certificate 

 of Merit at the International Show, New York, March 20, 

 li'ls. Our unproved Snowstorm is so Immeasurably superior 

 to our original Snowstorm that we have now discarded the 

 latter. Improved Snowstorm is the last word in Early- 

 Flowering White Sweet Peas. Pkt., I0c.; oz., ¥1.50; H-lb., 



$4.50; lb.. SIT,. 00. 



3343 EARLY CANARY BIRD (BURPEE'S). This is a 

 splendid, rich, deep cream or primrose colored self. The 

 flowers are of great size, beautifully waved, and usually 

 borne three or four on a stem. Pkt., 7c; oz., $1.00; %-lb., 



$3.00; lb., $10.00. 



:mx kaiii.v DAYBREAK (HI RPEE'S). The flowers are 

 much frilled or waved, of largest size. The color is a splen- 

 did shade of rich rose-pink on cream ground, becoming deeper 

 toward the edge of standard and wings. The entire flower 

 is lightly suffused with salmon. Pkt., 7c; oz., $1.00; 14-lb., 

 $3.00; lb., $10.00. 



8376 EARLY LOVELINESS [HI RI'KK'Si. The color is 

 white, the entire flower being suffused soft pink and the edges 

 distinctly picoteed with rose-pink. Pkt., 7c; oz., 85c; Vi-lb., 

 $2.50; lb., $8.50. 



3351 EARLY ENCHANTRESS (BURPEE'S). It is a 

 bright rose-pink, becoming deeper toward the edges of stand- 

 ard and wings, gradually softening in tone toward the cen- 

 ter of the flower. Pkt., 7c; oz., $1.00; %-lb., $3.00; lb.. $10.00. 



3383 EARLY PINK BEAUTY (BURPEE'S). The color is 

 soft rose-pink on white ground, richer toward the edges, grad- 

 ually softening in color as it reaches the center of standard 

 and wings. Pkt., 7c; oz., $1.00; %-lb., $3.00; lb.. $10.00. 



:i:(44 EARLY CHERRY RIPE (BURPEE'S). A particu- 

 larly bright and taking color and quite new in this section. 

 It might be described as a glowing cherry or salmon-cerise 

 self. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International Spring 

 Show. New York, March 20, IMS. Pkt., 10c; oz., $2.50; %-lb., 

 $7.50; lb., $25.00. 



3381 EARLY ORANGE BEAUTY (BURPEE'S). Similar 

 in color to Helen Lewis, therefore a glowing orange-scarlet 

 with soltcr colored wings. Extremely free and early I, looming. 

 valuable alike for culture under glass or in. the open, as it 

 withstands the sun and weather well. Pkt., 14c; oz.. $3.00; 

 %-lb., $9.00; lb., $30.00. 



3362 FORDHOOK ROSE IMPROVED (BURPEE'S). 

 Quite distinct from our original Fordhook Rose. The flow- 

 ers ar ' Immense size, usually borne in threes and fours on 



very long stiff stems. In color similar to the well-known 

 George Herbert. A pleasing shade of rosy carmine. Pkt., 7c; 

 oz., $1.00; >/,-lb.. $3.00; lb., $10.00. 



3374 EARLY KING (BURPEE'S). The finest early-flower- 

 ing crimson. The flowers are of great size, perfect form. 

 averaging fully two inches in diameter. Pkt., 7c; oz., 80c; 

 %-lb., $2.50; lb.. $8.60. 



The prices quoted are net for packets as well as lure 

 The above varieties — each the best in its class — provide ■ CO 

 of Early Flowering Spencers on which we shall be pleased to 



3393 EARLY SPLENDOR (BURPEE'S). A magnificent 

 new deep rose self. Tin, rich rose-crimson color is accentu- 

 ated by the distinct white blotch at the base of standard and 

 wings. The flowers are of great size, usually borne in fours 

 on very long stems. Similar In color to the Summer-flowering 

 Rosabelle. Pkt., 7c; oz., $1.00; Vi-lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00. 



3386 EARLY ROSY MORN (BURPEE'S). Flowers grown 

 under ordinary field culture have measured fully two inches 

 in diameter. The flowers are usually borne in threes or fours 

 on stiff, long stems. Color, a pleasing shade of rose with 

 crimson-scarlet standard. Pkt., 7c; oz., 80c; a /4-lb., $2.40; 

 lb., $8.00. 



3375 EARLY LAVENDER KING (BURPEE'S). A first- 

 class lavender has been much wanted in this type, therefore 

 we have great pleasure in offering the new Lavender King. 

 This glorious new variety is a rich, true, deep lavender 

 throughout. Similar in color to the summer-flowering vari- 

 eties. Burpee's Orchid and R. F. Felton. The flowers are of 

 large size, beautifully true waved form, and borne in threes 

 and fours on stems of great length. Pkt., 7c; oz., 85c; Vi-lb., 

 $2.50; lb., $8.50. 



3338 EARLY BLUE-BIRD (BURPEE'S). This is a charm- 

 ing shade of blue. Somewhat deeper than Wedgewood, but 

 more of a true self, especially as the flower ages. In our opin- 

 ion, the best blue for indoor culture. Pkt. 7c; oz. $1.00: 

 %lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00 



3399 EARLY ZEPHYR (BURPEE'S). This is a delight- 

 ful shade of pale blue or lavender. It might be brieflly de- 

 scribed as a silvery blue self. An extremely dainty and 

 charming variety. Pkt., 7c; oz., $1.00; %-lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00. 



3380 EARLY MAUVE BEAUTY (BURPEE'S). Color a 

 pleasing shade of rosy mauve. The flowers are of immense 

 size, often measuring two and one-half inches in diameter, 

 yet exquisitely waved and of best Spencer form. A strong, 

 vigorous grower and very free flowering. Charming under 

 artificial light. Pkt., 7c; oz., 85c; %-lb., $2.50; lb., $8.50. 



3346 EARLY DAINTINESS (BURPEE'S). This has 

 always been a favorite since it was first exhibited in 1915, 

 when it was certificated. We have only now been able to 

 work up a sufficient stock to offer to our friends. A strong 

 grower, with flowers of largest size and usually produced in 

 fours. Color, pure white edged rose. Similar to Summer- 

 flowering Dainty. Pkt., 7c; oz., 80c; %-lb., $2.40; lb., $8.00. 



3352 EARLY EXQUISITE (BURPEE'S). The ground 

 color is a soft shade of primrose, the edge of the standard 

 and wings being beautifully "picoteed" with deep rose-pink. 

 Pkt., 7c; oz., 85c; M-lb., $2.50; lb., $8.50. 



3361 FORDHOOK PINK AND WHITE (BURPEE'S). 

 This is similar to the old Blanche Ferry, having a bright, 

 rosy-pink standard with white wings, lightly suffused rose. 

 Pkt.. 7c; oz., 60c; %-lb., $1.80; lb., $6.00. 



3398 YARRAWA. The flowers average two and one-half 

 inches in diameter; many are duplex or double. The color is 

 a bright rose-pink with a clear, creamy base. Our stock of 

 this popular Australian variety is absolutely true. Grown by 

 us from seed procured direct from the introducer. Pkt., 7c; 

 oz.. 75c; V4-lb., $2.25; lb.. $7.50. 



3357 EARLY FANTASY (BURPEE'S). Striped and 

 marbled with rich rose-pink on a creamy white ground. Ex- 

 ceedingly bright ami it makes UJng bunch when cut. 



Kxtremelv tree and a continuous bloomer, the flowers usually 

 borne In threes ami fours on long stems. Pkt., 7c; o«.. 80c; 

 ' ,-lb.. $2.40; lb., $8.00. 



er quantities, f.o.b. Philadelphia, for delivery July to December. 

 mplete range of Colors. W« have many other desirable varieties 

 quote prices upon request. 



"W. Atlee Bvirpee Co., 



Seed. Growers Philadelphia. 



