July 24, 1919. 



The Florists^ Review 



9 



urpee s 

 Sweet Peas 



(BURPEE'S) 



The Twenty-two Best Winter-flowering 

 Spencer Sweet Peas for Florists 



The first Spencer Sweet Pea in existence was brought to America by W. Ailee Burpee. Since 

 then the Hjuse of Burpee has introduced uver two hundred distinct new varieties each an imorove- 

 m>>nt on the past. And by constant hy> rid zing for the last ten years we have deveoned the new 

 Fordhoolc Early-flowering strain of Spencei bweet Peas. We can now offer you all tbe finest colors 

 in the E^rly o' Winter-flowering type of Spencers— everything offered is grown on our own Flora- 

 dale Farm in California. 



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



3390 Early Sankev rBttroee i^ ^^^^ ,*^"^'' ^^'Pi^wnt white was 



L;^.^ ' u««»«j yviu|ivv s^ awarded a soecial Silver Medal when 

 ?5?i*"*.*** i* *!lf «'■•■* International Show In New York. March 20, 

 1915. also Certlrtcate of Merit at the Spring Show of the Pennsylvania 

 Horticultural Society. Philadelphia. March 23, 191S. Black seeded. 

 Pkt., 7e: OS., SOo; V4 lb.. 12.40; lb., «8.00. 



3392 ImprtTed Eariy Snowitorm (Boipee's) JA'weTn^KiSi whul 



and Tarrawa. It embodies the beat qualities of thone two varieties 

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

 flowers are of Tarrawa size, hut finer form, as the standard does not 

 reflex but Is magniflcently bold, though charmingly waved. A vigor- 

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

 long stems. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International Show, 

 New Tork, March 20. 1018. Our Improved Snowstorm Is so Immeas- 

 urably superior to our original Snowstorm that we have now dis- 

 carded tbe latter. Improved Snowstorm Is^tbe last word In Early- 

 Flowering White Sweet Peas, Pkt., lOo; ox.. flJJO; %, lb., $4.60: 

 lb., $1S.OO. 



3342 Eariy Canary Bird (Buipee'f) ?r^iV'or%ffiSl'coV,&f:ff': 



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

 three or four on a stem. Pkt., 7c; os., fl.CO; V4 lb., fS.OO; lb., flO.OO. 



3348 Early Daybreak (Baipee'i) 5m°S'f''?ar'gr,t'"srz'e' 'A'it'll 



Is a pleasing shade of rich rose-pink on cream ground, becoming 

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

 lightly suffused with salmon. Pkt., 7c; os., $1.00; )4 lb., $3.00; 

 lb., f 10.00. 



3376 Eariy LaTelines (Bnrpec'i) JJ^er"42U%:ffl.'s*edt^t'"pll,'^ 



and the edges distinctly plcoteed with rose-pink. Pkt., 7e; os., SSe; 

 M lb., $20(0; lb., fSJlO. 



3351 Eariy Enchantres (Boipee's) JU!nSd'.!e'?eVura'r;,l"?ed5l; 



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

 of the flower. Pkt., 7e; os.. fl.OO; ^ lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00. 



3383 Eariy Pink Beauty (Bmpee'i) JS?te°tr^JSd'.°?irerrwVrS 



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

 standard and wings. Pkt., 7e; os., $1.00; M lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00. 



3344 Early Cherry Ripe (Bmpee'i) ,^„S*':S^";S^aJS5;*e!^fn\tts 



aectlon. It might be described as a glowing cherry or aalmon-cerlse 

 self. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International Spring Show 

 New York, March 20, 1918. Pkt., lOe; os., $2J10; ^ lb., $7.50; Ib.I 

 $25.00. 



3381 Eariy Orange Beauty (Bnipee'i) Kil"til?re?J^''a'°gi?w1^S 



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.. 14e; os., $3.00: ^ lb.. 

 $9.00: lb., $30.00. 



3362 EinlkHk Raie Impriyed (Burpee's) JrU^nSiatt^^e": 



The flowers are of immense size, usually borne In threes and fours on 

 very long, stiff stems. In color aimilar to the well-known George 

 Herbert. A pleasing shade of rosy carmine. Pkt., 7c; oz., $1.00: Xi. 

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



3393 Early Splendor (Buipee'i) ^thT^rfc-ilVoTe^c^n'^sSrWIsnl': 



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 



long stems. Similar in color to the Summer-flowering Rosabelle. 

 Pkt.. 7o; os., $1.00: % lb., $8.00; lb., $10.00. 



9ftTA Fjirlv 1(\n6 ^RnnlAll*c^ The finest early- flowering crimson. The 



3374 LUiy nUlg ^DUfpee i; flowers are of great size, perfect form, 



averaging fully two Inches In diameter. Pkt., 7«; os., SSe; )4 lb., 

 $2.S0; lb., $8JM». 



3386 Eariy Rosy Norn (Buipee's) a'''c'Sit'Sr°hare'^.Se''a1l"r\l 



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., 7e; os.. $0ei %, lb.. $2,4$t 

 lb., $8.00. 



3375 Early Uvender King (Buipee'i) ^^SSf %S'fn' tl,?. 



type, therefore, we have great pleasure In offering the new Ijavender 

 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 of large slxe, 

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

 of great length. Pkt., 7c; os., 8Sc; Vi lb., $2.S0; lb., $8.S0. 



3399 Early Zephyr (Burpee'i) 'SS^JXJ^l'^'l'i'n^iA^M'^ 



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

 variety. Pkt., 7c: os., $1.00; 14 lb.. $3.00; lb.. $10.00. 



Ilia Parlv Rlll*.Rinl ^Rnm^^M Thisisacharmipg shadeof blue. 

 3338 Lany OlDe-Dini (.DlUpee i; Somewhai deeper than Wedg- 

 wood, but more of a true self, especially as the flower ages. In our 

 opinion, the best blue for Indoor culture. Pkt. 7c; oz. $1.00; ^ lb. 

 $3.00; lb. $10.00. 



3380 Eariy Mauve Beauty (Burpee's) Se'.^Vh'iTie^s'^^a'rliTf 



immense size, often measuring two and one-balf inches in diameter, 

 yet exquisitely waved and of beat Spencer form. A strong, vigorous 

 grower and very free flowering Charming under artificial light 

 Pkt., 7c: OS., 860: V4 >b., $2.90; lb.. $8.S0. 



3346 Eariy Daintiness (Burpee's) JUifei't'^a'stelx^llt'ei^riSS 



when It was certificated. We have only now been able to work up a 

 BUfllclent stock to offer to our friends. A strong grower, with fiowers 

 of largest size and usually produced In fours. Color pure white 

 edged rose. Similar to Summer-flowering Dainty. Pkt.. 7c; os., tOtt 

 14 lb., $2.40; lb., $8.00. 



3352 Early Exquisite (Buipee's) o?o"ri'mTost.i?e°^iloMrh'e'eSS3^ 



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

 Pkt.. 7c; OS., 85c: % lb.. $2J(0; lb., $8.S0. 



3361 Fofdhook Pink and White (Burpee's) o^d'-^fa^nlThl'^F^r?/ 



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

 fused rose. Pkt., 7c: os., 60e; ^ lb., $1.80; lb., $8.00. 



■>iaQ Yamwa '^^^ flowers average two and one-half inches in diam- 

 jj»B loiiawa eter: many are duplex or dnutile The color is a bright 

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

 Australian variety Is absolutely true. Orown by us from seed pro« 

 cured direct from the Introducer. Pkt., 7e: os^ 75e: )4 lb., $2.2$; 

 lb., $7.50. 



•jQK-7 Farlv FflntMV ('Blllliee^f'^ striped and marbled with rich rose- 

 3357 LUiy rdOlUy ^VUrpee $; pi^ij on a creamy whif ground. 

 Exceedingly bright and makes a telling bunch when cut. Extremely 

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

 and fours on long stems. Pkt., 7c; os., 80c: M lb., $2.40; lb., $$.00. 



The prices Quoted are net fur paclcets as well as larger quantities, f . 0. b. Philadelphia, for delivery July to December. 



The above varieties— each the liest 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 Philadelpliia. 



