The Florists^ Review 



Jul* 17, 1910. 



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Sweet Peas 



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(BURPEE'S) 



The Ti^nty-two Best Winter-f lowerinjg: 

 Spencer Sweet Peas for Florists 



The first Spencer Sweet Pea in existence was broucht to America by W. Atlee Burpee. Since 

 tlien fhe House of Burpee^has intrpduced over twp hundred distinct new varieties, each an improve- 

 ment on the pt^t. Ana by constant hybridizing for the last ten years we have developed the new 

 Fordhook Early-flowering strain of Spencer Sweet Peas.'" We can now offer you all the finest colors 

 in-jthe Early or Winter^owering type of Spencers— everything offered is grown on our own Flora- 

 'dale Farm in California.' 



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WHITE 



3390 Early Sankey (Bnipee'i) Jii«rdSi"spS.?ffyi??eWdkWe*^ 



exhilfited at the great International Show In New York, Maroh 20, 

 1916, also Certiflcate of Merit at the Spring Show of the Pennsylvania 

 Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March 28. 191,0. Black seeded. 

 Pkt., 7c; oz.. 80c; 14 lb., $2.40; lb.. $8.00. .t>M 



3392 Improved Early Snowftonn (Burpee's) SUfniVniVS??! 



and Yarrawa, It embodies the best qualities of those two varieties 

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

 flowecs are of Yarrawa size, but flner form, as the standard docs not 

 reflex but is magnlflcently bold, though charmingly waved. A vigor- 

 ous grower, the Immense flowers are Invariably borne In fours on very 

 long stems. Awarded Certiflcate of Merit at the International Shew, 

 New York, March 20, 1018. Our Improved Snowstorm Is so immcas- 

 ai^bly superior to our original Snowstorm that we have now dis- 

 carded the latter. Improved Snowstorm Is the last word in Barly- 

 Flowering White Sweet Peas. Pkt., lOo; oz., $1.50; % lb., $4.60; 



lb.. $16.00. CREAM 



3342 Eariy Canary Bini (Burpee's) ?il«„Jlr%&1iViife?lff': 



The flowers are of great size, beautifully waved, and usually borne 

 three or four on a stem. Pkt.. 1c; oz., $1.00; % lb., $3.00; lb.. $1Q.00. 



CREAM PINK 



3348 Early Daybreak (Boipee's) Jie JT^arl^st^srz? ?KiSJ 



is a pleaslngr shade of rich rose-pink on cream ground, becoming 

 deeper toward the edge of standard and wings. The entire flower Is 

 lightly BufCused with salmon. Pkt., 7c; oz., $1.00; % lb., $3.00; 



lb., $io.oo. LIGHT PINK 



3376. Early Loveliness (Bnipee's) S4er'tU%Si.'^d*Jo^t'^pink 



and the edges distinctly plcoteed with rose-pink. Pkt., 7o; oz.. 86c; 

 % lb., $2.60; lb.. $8.60. DEEP PINK 



3351 Early Enchantress (Bnipee's) ^*ritnld'e'e^SeVtoTaVdteedSl; 



of standard and wings, gradually softening in tone toward the center 

 of the flower. Pkt.. 7c; oz., $1.00; ^ lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00. 



3383 Early Pink Beaoty (Bmpee's) Thfte'^l^r^J^dncTerSa^S 



the edges, gradually softening in color as it reaches the center of 

 standard and wings. Pkt., 7c; oz., $1.00; % lb., $8.00; lb., $10.00. 



CERISE 



3344 Early Cherry Ripe (Boipee's) 4rcotr"iS"aSfKJ^t\*h^; 



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

 self Awarded Certiflcate of Merit at the International Spring Show, 

 New York, March 20, 1918. Pkt., 10c; oz., $2.60; % lb., $7.50; lb., 



$26.00. ORANGE 



3381 Early Orange Bianty (Bnrpee's) ^^^S^rl^l ^^^^^Z 



orange-scarlet with softer colored wings. Extremely free and early 

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

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



$9.00: lb., $30.00. POSE AND CARMINE 



3362 Fonlhook Rose Improved (Buipee's) ?rU1'nJ!a^ho'o^Ks"e': 



The flowers are of 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; 14 

 lb.. $3.00; lb., $10.00. 



r.aln GkIauJa* /D^— ,>it*«\ A magnificent n»w deep rose self. 

 3393 tarly apieniOr (^DUrpee S; The rich rose-crimson color is ac- 

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

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



The House of Burpee is recognized as the AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS for Sweet Peas. 



long stems. Similar in color to the Summer-flowerinv Jtosabelle. 

 Pkt., 7o; oz.. $1.00: % lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00. 



CRIMSON AND SCARLET 



QQTvi FiipIv Kintf ninni»*M The finest early-flowering crimson. The 

 3374 LBTiy MUg i^DUipee *; flowers are of great size, perfect form, 

 averaging fully two Inches in diameter. Pkt., 7c; os., 85«; % lb.. 

 $2.60; lb., $8.60. 



3386 Early Rosy Norn (Biipee's) &c'Su^na^?'!Se''a11."rV5 



fully two Inches in dlanAeter. The flowera are usnally bora* In 

 threes or fours on stiff, long stems. Color, a pleasing shade of roae 

 with crimson-scarlet standard. Pkt., 7c; es., SOe; )4 lb., $$.40; 

 lb.. $8.00. LAVENDER AND LIGHT BLUE 



3375 Eariy Lavender King (Boiiiee's) t^^^^^^^^tl tfel 



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 varieties^ 

 Burpee's Orchid and R. F. Felton. The flowers are o^ large size, 

 beautifully true waved form, and borne In threes and fours on stems 

 of great length. Pkt., 7c; oz., 86c; ^ lb., $2.60; lb., $8.60. 



QQOQ Farlv 7»nliVT ^Rn^l»»'c^ ^^^^b is a delightful shade of pale 

 3399 MTiy ^epnyr (^Oarpee \) blue or lavender. It might be briefly 

 described as a silvery blue self. An extremely dainty and charming 

 variety. Pkt., 7c; oz.. $1.00; l^ lb.. $3.00; lb.. $10.00. 



BLUE 



3340 Early Bine Jacket (Bnipee's) JJirZla^i^ar'StrffillSSi 



Pea lovers who prefer the dark shades. It is a rich dark navy-blne 

 self. Bxtremely free-flowering and usually produced in foura Pkt,. 

 10c; oz.. $2.60; % lb.. $7.60; lb.. $26.00. 



MAUVE 



3380 Eariy Manve Beanty (Buipee's) SSS^^e'.^'I'STie'S'i?'^? 



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 artlflcial light. 

 Pkt., 7c; oz., 86c; ^4 lb., $2.60; lb., $8.60. 



PICOTEE-EDGED 



3346 Eariy Daintiness (Bnipee's) SSLli't'w'aSteL'hTblt'eiriSi^ 



when it was certlflcated. 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., 8O0: 

 V* lb., $2.40; lb., $8.00. 



3352 Early Exquisite (Bnipee's) o?p^i3L^^i°e'dilo^fb'e^faSS! 



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

 Pkt., 7c; oz., 86c; 14 lb.. $2.60; lb., $8.60. 



BICOLOR 



3361 Fordhook Pink and White (Bnrpee's) Sy^B'fanc'he " ^rry' 



having a bright, rosy-pink standard with white wings, lightly suf- 

 fused rose. Pkt., 7c; oz., 60c; V4, lb., $1.80; lb., $6.00. 

 ^^oai Yumilini '^^^ flowers average two and one-half inches in diam- 

 .3Ji>ai laiiawa eter; 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 pro- 

 cured direct from the Introducer. Pkt., 7o; oz., 76c; ^ lb., $2.26; 



lb.. $7.50. STRIPED AND FLAKED 



1QC7 Farlv FftntflCV CRnrnee'c') striped and marbled with rich rose- 

 3357 LBTiy laniSSy VVUrpee $; pjnk on a creamy whit^ ground. 

 Exceedingly bright and makes a teiling bunch when cut. Bxtremely 

 free and a continuous bloomer, the flowers usually borne in threes 

 and fours on long stems. Pkt.. 7c; oz., 80e; % lb., $2.40; lb., $8.00. 



The prices quoted are net for packets as well as larger quantities, f. 0. b. Philadelphia, for delivery July to December. 

 The above varieties— each the best in its class— provide a complete range of colors. We have many other 

 desirable varieties of Early-flowering Spencers on which we shall be pleased to quote prices upon request. 



"W. Atlee Burpee Co., 



Seed Growers Pliiladelphia. 



