r'^'7'^-^Tv **". 



jT^ .p 



August 7, 1919. 



The Florists^ Review 



y 



urpee s 

 Sweet Peas 



LAVENDER KING 

 (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. Atlee Burpee. Since 

 then the House of Burpee has introduced 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 Spencei 8weet Peas. We can now ofifer you all the finest colors 

 in the Early or 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. 



was 

 ben 



3390 Early Sankey (Burpee's) SdM"soS°kifv7rVe5i^V.,_ 



exhibited at the great International Show In Now York, March 20. 

 1916. also Certificate of Merit at the Spring Show of the Pennsylvania 

 Horticultural Society. Philadelphia. March 23, 1916. Black seeded. 

 Pkt., 7o; oc. 800 ; M lb.. 92.40; lb., fS.OO. 



3392 Improved Early Snowstorm (Burpee's) Swefn^KiSiVhftl 



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

 ttnd easily eclipses all «arly-flowertng white Sweet Peas to date. The 

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

 reflex but is magnificently bold, though teharmingly 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 York, March 20, 1918. Our Improved Snowstorm is so immeas- 

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

 carded the latter. Improved Snowstorm is the last word in Early- 

 Flowering White Sweet Peas. Pkt., lOe; oc. 11.60: ^ lb., f4.60; 

 lb., 916.00. 



3342 Early Canary Bird (Buipee's) Sm"orVrfc'slVa?l?f" 



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

 three or four on a stem. Pkt.. 1c; oz., 91-00; % lb.. 93.00; lb., 91Q-00. 



3348 Eariy Daybreak (Buipee's) JS^ed'Tfarrelt'sl^z^e' {'SitZ 



is a pleasing 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., 1c; ox., 91.00; % lb.. 93.00; 

 lb., 910.00. 



3376 Early Uveliness (Burpee's) &r't[ni^ffJs'e•d*L^t""piS 



and the edges distinctly plcoteed with rose-pink. Pkt.. 7e; os.. 86«; 

 % lb., 92.60; lb., 98.60. 



3351 Early Enchantress (Buipee's) J*oJ;!nld'e^*S?r*toTaVd4%'edSls 



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

 of the flower. Pkt., 1o; oc, 91.00; H lb., 98.00; lb., 910.00. 



3383 Eariy Pink Beauty (Buipee's) JSft.^'i^^JSd'l-terrwVrS 



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

 ■Undard and wings. Pkt., 1e; •%., 91.00; % lb., 9S.00; lb., 910.00. 



3344 Early Cherry Ripe (Buipee's) i^„?jrori'S"aurte"*nltfn\''h1; 



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

 self. Awarded Certlflcate of Merit at the International Spring Show 

 N«w^York. March 20. 1918. Pkt., 10«; oc. 92.60; % lb., 91-60; lb., 

 9*6.00. 



3381 Eariy Orange Beauty (Buipee's) !l^ll"t,i?retr°e'*a'"gi?wtS 



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 welK Pkt.. lie; oc. 98.00: *A lb.. 

 90.00; lb., 980.00. 



3362 Terdheek Rise Improved (Burpee's) ?rU?n2rFS£21^'i': 



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

 very long, stift stems. In color similar to the well-known George 

 Herbert. A pleasing shade of rosy carmine. Pkt.. lo; oc. 91.00; %4 

 lb.. 93.00; lb.. 910.00. 



3^q7 Fflriv ^nlpnJar rRnm^p'c^ ^ magnificent n«w deep rose self. 

 JJ93 bSny Opienur VOUrpee l) ihe rich rose-crimson color is ac- 

 centuat^d 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 Rosabella. 

 Pkt.. lo; oc. 91.00: % lb.. 98.00; lb., 910.00. 



->oTM Farlv Uini ^RnnlAA*c^ The finest early-flowering crimson. The 

 3374 LdTiy niU]; \^OUrp«e S; flowers are of great size, perfect form, 

 averaging fully two inches in diameter. Pkt., lo; oc. 86e; V4 lb.. 

 92.60; lb.. 98JM. 



3386 Early Rosy Norn (Buipee's) KrjSu'!.r"ha"ve'1^e°a^2i.Te'5 



fully two inches In diameter. The flowers are usually borne In 

 threes or fours on stift, long stems. Color, a pleasing shade of rose 

 with crimson-scarlet standard. Pkt.. 1c; oc. 80o; ^ lb.. 92.40; 

 lb.. 98.00. 



3375 Early Lavender King (Buipee's) Ll^^^'J^^'^^ft^ t'hll 



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 of large aise, 

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

 of great length. Pkt., lo; oc. 86c; ^ lb., 92.60; lb.. 98.60. 



3399 Early Zephyr (Burpee's) '^^^!Xj^^^^'{t'r^A.%r^l 



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

 variety. Pkt.. 1c; oc. 91.00; ^ lb.. 93.00; lb.. 910.00. 



Ilia Farlv Rlii*.Rinl ^RiiniA*'t^ "^^'^^ >s ^ charming shade of blue. 

 3338 MTiy Diue-Dira (.DOrpeC S; somewhat 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. 1c; oc 91.00; % lb. 

 93.00; lb. 910.00. 



3380 Early Mauve Beauty (Burpee's) Siu°:;e"''ltXt"?s''°Jrro^f 



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., 1e; oc, 86o; ^ lb., 9?.60; lb., 98.60. 



3346 Eariy Daintiness (Buipee's) „?nl^eiV,?A7sreA?b1t*eitria? 



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

 sufficient stock to ofter to our friends. A strong grower, with flowers 

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

 edged rose. Similar to Summer-flowering Dainty. Pkt., 1c; om.. 80a; 

 V4 lb., 92.40; lb.. 98.00. 



3352 Early Exquisite (Buipee's) o%ri1xTosttt°e^dilo%\°h'i,tt 



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

 Pkt., 1c; oc, 85c; ^ lb.. 92.60; lb., 98.60. 



3361 Fordhook Pink and Whito (Burpee's) oYd^'^fanl^'^F^riV. 



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

 fused rose. Pkt., lo; oz., 60o; V4 lb.. 91.80: lb., 96.00. 



iiaa YaiTflWfl ^'^^ flowers average two and one-half inches in diam- 

 jj»B laiiawa eler; 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. Orown by us from seed pro- 

 cured direct from the introducer. Pkt., 1c; os., 16e; % lb., 92.28: 

 lb., 97.60. 



QQCT r«rlv FftntflCV rRnrnA»*C^ Striped and marbled with rich rose- 

 3357 LBTiy rBDlUy ^DUrpee j; pin^ on a creamy whit- 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., lo; oc. 80e; % lb., 92.40; lb., 98.00. 



The prices Quoted are net far packets as well as larger Quantities, f. •. 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 an which we shall be pleased to Quote prices upon rcQuest. 



"W. Atlee Burpee Co., 



Seed Growers Philadelphia. 



