5J4 HORTICULTURE, October 14, 1911 



IMPORTANT NEW 



SWEET PEAS as 1912 



XT O \T *|* D — 'll* M. "The moit brilliant iridescent scarlet 



New Spencer, Vermilion Brilliant s P encervet P rod U «dr 



This genuine noveltv, which baa been much admired both at our P'ordhook Farms In Penn- 

 sylvania and Floradale Farm In California, as well as in Great Britain, originated with onr friend, 

 Mr, HUGH DICKSON, of Newtonards. County Down, Ireland, who wrote: "After most careful, 

 critical comparison with every scarlet Spencer we could procure. Including several new seedlings 



selections not yet introduced, VERMILION BRILLIANT stood out so prominently that we 

 offer it with every confidence of confirmation by :ill Sweet Pea planters as the most iiriiiin.it. 

 Iridescent scarlet Spencer yet produced." 



\r »|; R_;ii;~,-» produces vines Unit tire strong, short Jointed and very floriferotis, 



Vermilion Drllliani gearing on rtont stems, twelve to fifteen Inches in length, three 

 tlcallj placed flowers When well grown the plants are noteworthy In that, unlike 

 all other Bcarlel Spencers, the stems frequently produce FOURS. 



The flowers are of perfect form. The bold, erect standard is well waved and fluted In true 

 Spencer style, of large size, beautifully rounded and finishing well below the keel. The wings 

 are of the same Intense pure scarlet as the standard, making a uniform self-color throughout and 

 absolutely sunproof. For exhibition or garden decoration we are confident that this sterling 

 novelty will take a prominent and lasting place In the esteem of all lovers, growers and ex- 

 hibitors of Sweet Peas. 



In sealed packets containing twelve B Is each: Per pkt. lor.: $1.00 per dozen pkts.; $7.00 



per 100 pkts. In lots of 500 packets or more, $6.26 per 100 pkts. . i fable word, VERMILION.) 



In sealed packets containing twenty-five seeds each: Per pkt. 25c; $2.00 per dozen pkts.; $13.75 

 per 100 pkts. In lots of 500 packets or more, $12.50 per 100 pkts. (Cable word. BRILLIANT.) 



VERMILION BRILLIANT was awarded the Silver Tup given by the Philadelphia North 

 American .it the National Sweet Pea Society's Show in Philadelphia, June 2D and 30, 1911, for 

 the best variety not yet In commerce. 



D -1 /"• __ C__-,_-_ PEARL -OKAY is truly a descriptive name. The nearsst to 



r earl-Varay jpencer. tn i s same color that has existed heretofore is the Grandlflora 

 I.ady Nlnn Balfour. It is certainly a most lovely and distinct shade that might be described as 

 a pearl or dove-gray, suffused with light rose, showing a trifle more of the delicate rose shad- 

 ing in the standard. The flowers, borne in clusters of three and four, are of the largest size 

 and uniformly of true Spencer type, being well waved in both standard and wings. In sealed 

 packets of same sizes and at same prices as VERMILION BRILLIANT. 



|„;.L D_||_ _- •« r>^«o— , " A superbly beautiful variety that shows quite a new 



irisn Deiie, Or iSream. shade In Sweet Peas. The coloring Is uniform in both 

 standard and wings, — a lovely rich lilac, flushed with pink, which gives a very distinct and soft 

 tone throughout the entire flower. Of finest Spencer type, waved in both standard and wings, 

 the flowers are of large size and well placed on long stems. Throughout the season, even during 

 the extreme heat and drought of July, the flowers came invariably three and four to a stem. 

 Manv Sweel Pea enthusiasts pronounced this, — next to Vermilion Brilliant, — to be the finest nav- 

 elty in our trials at FORDHOOK FARMS the past season. It was certificated by the National 

 Sweet Pea Society of America. June 29, 1911. 



In sealed packets of same size and at same prices as VERMILION BRILLIANT. 

 ««/-•_»•_»•_ C_,_____» This Is a really giant flowered Sweet Pea of true Spencer 

 V,apuvanon opened tTpe D0th standard and wings being well frilled and waved. 

 The beautiful self-colored flowers are of a rich rosy wine-red throughout. The plant Is robust 

 and verj floriferons, bearing three and fotir of the extra large flowers well placed on long, strong 

 stems. 



In sealed packets of same size and at same prices as VERMILION BRILLIANT. 



A Distinct Type of Sweet Peas for 1912 



The New " Duplex Spencer " Sweet Pea 



The "Best of All" Pink Sweet Peas for Bouquets 



« r.,,—1— _ » This is different from former so-called double Sweet Peas. It has persisted for 



l^upICX. four years In giving a large percentage of I louble-standard flowers. They are 



produced on almost every plant — four-bloom sprays triving two and sometimes three of the flawers 

 double, and smaller sprays in same proportion. The twin or triple standards are well placed, so 

 that the tlowers have no appearance of coarseness. The color is a rich cream-pink. When 

 bunched it is most effective, the effectiveness being enhanced by the bright lemon keel appearing 

 to greal advantage. It is an extra strong grower and we are certain it will take rank at the 

 very top as a market variety, besides being lit for any first-prize stand. Messrs. Lowe & Shawyer, 

 Ltd., of t xbrldge, England, who had an advance trial, say it is "the best pink Sweet Pea we 

 grown on our place." — Description of Messrs. DOBBIB .v. CO., with whom this sterling 

 No\Ht> originated. 



In sealed packets containing fifteen seeds each :I'er pkt. 15c; $1.00 per dozen pkts.; $7.00 per 

 inn pkt-. in lots of 500 pkts or more, $0.25 per 100 pkts. (Cable word, DOPLEX.) 



ealed packets containing thirty seeds each; Per pkt. KSc.i $2 on per dozen pkts.; $13.75 per 

 i.kts. In lots of 500 pkts. or more, $12.50 per 100 pkts. (Cable word, DOUBLE.) 



New Sweet Pea, — " Rainbow Spencer " 



In this striking novelty we have a greal advance in the striped section. The flowers are of 

 proportions, generally produced three and tour on a stem. They are nicely placed, with 

 wing! well up in front of the standard: In fact, the flower proportions are perfect. The 



ground color is lvorv-wbite. flaked and lightly streaked with rose. The flowers are magnifi- 

 cently waved and the variety, which originated with our friends. Messrs. C. C. MORSE & CO.. 

 Bghly fixed both in California and in our trials at FORDHOOK. It has rightly 

 been pronounce, I "a glorious spencer." In sealed pi ckets of same size and at same prices as 

 DUPLEX SPENCER. 



Illustrated Circulars Mailed to the Trade Upon Application 



W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



