Annuals 
Giant Plumed Celosia 
Celosia Thompsoni Magnified 
Magnificent Plumed or Feathered Celosias 
These make a splendid display. They are easy to grow and yield lots of cut-flowers. The 
Plumed Celosias grow 2 to 3 ft. tall and each branch is tipped with a large, pointed, silky 
flower-head. 
1860 Carmine 1862 Orange-Red 
1861 Golden Yellow 1863 Reddish Plum 
1865 Crimson-Scarlet 
Any of the above varieties: 
Pkt. 10) i; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
1864 Plumosa, Mixed All colors 
carefully blended. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 350; 
Vi oz. 600; oz. $1.00. 
1853 Pride of Castle Gould Fluffy 
ostrich-feather-like plumes of yellow, 
scarlet, and crimson; 2 ft. Pkt. 250; 
Vs oz. 600; Vi oz. $1.00. 
Chinese Wool flower 
Burpee's Flower Seeds are Sent Postpaid 
Giant Plumed Celosia 
Chinese Woolflower —celosia cmidsu 
Large rounded woolly flower-heads borne on strong stems from midsummer until 
frost. Plants grow 2 ft. tall. Splendid for garden display and highly valued for cut¬ 
ting. The flowers may also be cut when coming into full bloom, hung up with the 
heads down and dried for winter bouquets. Blooms from midsummer until frost. 
1859 Crimson 
1868 Pink 
1867 Yellow 
Any of these three: 
Pkt. 150; y 8 oz. 350; 
Vi oz. 600. 
7517 Special Collection Offer 
Three Colorful Chinese Woolflowers 
All colors listed in this class. 
One Pkt. each (value 450) for 300 
1851 Mixed Colors A well balanced mixture containing the three colors of Wool- 
flowers. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500; Vi oz. 850; oz. $1.50. 
Cockscomb — Celosia 
cristata 
Lilliput Celosias 
7515 Special Collection Offer 
Three Attractive Giant 
Plumed Celosias 
Reddish Plum, Orange-Red, 
and Golden Yellow. 
One Pkt. each . 
(value 300) for "O0 
Empress Cockscomb 
Showy flower-heads or combs of a velvety 
finish. They are very ornamental and are 
easily dried for winter decoration. 
1912 Empress (nana) Purple-red; 10in. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
1911 Dwarf, Mixed (nana) 10 in. 
Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
1917 Tall, Mixed 15 to 18 in. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
1866 Celosia spicata 
Distinct long straight flower- 
spikes, with lilac-pink flowers 
tipped silvery-white; 2 ft. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
1909 Cleome Giant Rose (Spider Plant) Four feet high with showy 
flowers on top of each branch. Pkt. 100 ; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
2975 Climbing Foxglove § Rosy purple flowers similar to Fox¬ 
glove. Pkt. 200; Vie oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
2913 Cobaea Scandens § Flowers light green, changing to rosy 
purple; 10 to 20 ft. Pkt. 100; Vi °z. 250; Vi oz. 400. 
Summer Chrysanthemums 
A showy and much admired class of flowers. Large, daisy-like blooms borne 
profusely during the summer and fall. Excellent for beds, borders and 
cutting. For perennial chrysanthemum; see page 59. 
1893 Nivellii Large, single, pure yellow blooms, 2 in. across, on fine long 
stems; 2 ft. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 400; Vi oz - 750. 
1896 Finest Single Mixed (Painted Daisies) Includes all colors and gives 
a wonderful display in beds or borders. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 200; Vi °z. 300. 
1903 Coronarium, Double Mixed Lovely button-shaped blooms, lfi in. 
across. Fully double; 18 in. tall. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 200 ; Vi °z. 300. 
Dwarf, feathered Celosias for beds, bor¬ 
ders, and pots. The plants produce 15 
to 20 branches of brilliant plumes resemb¬ 
ling ostrich feathers; 12 in. 
1857 Fire Feather Crimson 
1858 Golden Feather 
Either of the above: 
Pkt. 100; Vi6 oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
Clarkia 3 
1906 Finest Double, Mixed Double 
flowers resembling a small Carnation in 
graceful appearance. Our mixture in¬ 
cludes a splendid assortment of colors. 
July to September; 18 to 24 in. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
Clarkia 
W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers, Philadelphia, Pa. 
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