Flowers for the House 
Geranium 
Floradale 
3943 Grevillea Robusta ( Silk Oak) A beautiful 
ornamental foliage plant used extensive'y for con¬ 
servatories. Easily grown from seed, which 
germinates readily. Grows into a large tree in 
the subtropics. Pkt. 10jz; Ys oz. 400 ; y 4 oz. 700. 
3949 Kalanchoe globulifera coc- 
cinea Neat, bushy plants 10 to 12 in. 
high, profusely bearing brilliant scarlet 
flowers. Every little growth produces 
flower stalks and the blooms last in full 
beauty for 8 weeks. They come in clus¬ 
ters well above the foliage. Pkt. (50 
seeds) 250; 100 seeds 450. 
2709 Mimosa, Pudica ( Sensitive 
W ) Plant ) Narrow, locust-like leaves which 
^ fold up if touched. The small rose flowers are 
arranged in fluffy little balls. Pkt. 100; 
x /\ oz. 250; y 2 oz. 400. 
2242 Mimulus, Tigrinus grandiflorus ( Monkey 
Flower) 3 Tender little plants with large, oddly shaped 
flowers, all tigered and spotted. Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 500; 
y 4 oz. 850. 
2035 Dracaena Indivisa ( Dragon Plant) 3 Long, 
bayonet-shaped green leaves gracefully arching in 
all directions. The plants maybe set into the 
garden during the summer and fall. Seed 
germinates slowly. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; 
y 2 oz. 400. 
2057 Echeveria Camicolor Ro¬ 
bust growing hybrids of showy bluish- 
green metallic coloring. Flowers 4 in. 
across, of brilliant orange-vermilion 
color. Pkt. (25 seeds) 250; 100 seeds 
650; 1000 seeds $6.00. 
3928 Fuchsia, Single and 
Double Mixed ( Lady's Ear-drops) 3 
Large showy pendant flowers which 
make a great display. A very interest¬ 
ing pot-plant. Pkt. (20 seeds) 300; 
50 seeds 600; 100 seeds $1.00. 
3937 Geranium, Floradale Fancy 
Mixed ( Pelargonium zonale) These splendid, large- 
flowered, colorful Geraniums are easy to grow from 
seed. The flower-trusses measure 4 to 6 in. across and 
the individual blooms are often \]/ 2 in. in diameter. 
Pkt. 150; i/i6 oz. 400; y 8 oz. 650. 
3670 Geranium, Apple-Scented ( odoratissimum) 
Inconspicuous flowers of whitish color. Sweet-scented 
leaves 1 in. across on branches 1 ft. long. Pkt. (25 
seeds) 200; 100 seeds 650; 1000 seeds $6.00. 
3671 Geranium, Lady Washington These are the 
well known, richly colored show Pelargonium. Our mixture 
includes the best. Pkt. (10 seeds) 400; 100 seeds $3.50; 
1000 seeds $30.00. 
2089 Gerbera, Jamesoni Hybrids ( Transvaal Daisy) 
Large, Daisy-like blooms with small yellow centers sur¬ 
rounded by many long, graceful ray-petals. Shades of 
yellow, orange, red, pink, rose, and coral. In warm sections 
they may be grown outdoors in the garden. Pkt. (25 
seeds) 250; 100 seeds 750. 
3955 Gloxinia, Giant-Flowered Mixed 3 Splendid 
pot-plants with large, showy, inverted bell-shaped flowers 
4 in. in diameter. In white, rose, purple, and red shades, 
many showing a well-defined white center. Pkt. 350; 
Vi.28 oz. 950; oz. $1.75. 
For Bulbs , see page 80 
2244 Mimulus, Moschatus ( Musk Plant) The plants 
are covered with a mass of small yellow flowers. The leaves 
have a decided musk-scent. Pkt. 200; Y\q oz.500; Ys oz.850. 
3695 Saintpaulia, Ionantha ( African Violet ) 3 
Deep blue, Violet-like flowers set against dark green. Glox¬ 
inia-like foliage. Blooms continuously. Pkt. 500; 2 pkts. 900 # 
3991 Smilax, Myrsiphyllum asparagoides An at¬ 
tractive, fast-growing vine with small, glossy, myrtle¬ 
like leaves of rich, dark green color. Very decorative either 
trained on strings, grown in hanging baskets, or used for 
cutting greens. Pkt. 100; Vi oz *3O0; y 2 oz.500. 
4023 Solanum, Capsicastrum nanum ( Jerusalem 
Cherry) 3 Grown extensively for winter decoration. Bright 
scarlet berries on neat, compact plants growing 1 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
3999 Streptocarpus, New Hybrids (i Cape Prim¬ 
rose) 3 Handsome plants with elegant tubular flowers 
carried on slender stemi above the foliage. Many fine colors; 
fine for cut-flowers. Pkt. 250; y.28 oz. $1.00; V&t oz. $1.75. 
Burpee’s Lovely Primulas 
(Primula Seed Germinates Slowly) 
Primula Obconica 3 
Chinese Fringed Primrose 3 
Gigantea Varieties 
3985 Apple Blossom Apple-blossom-pink. 
3989 Kermesina Deep crimson. 
4018 Rosea Warm soft rose. 
Primula sinensis fimbriata 
Extremely free flowering and showy pot-plants for winter 
blooming. They do well in greenhouse, conservatory, or 
house if given special care in the home. 
Any of the above: 
Pkt. 250; Vi .28 oz. 850; y 04 oz. $1.50. 
4019 Salmon Queen Beautiful salmon-colored flowers. 
Pkt. 300; Vi 28 oz. $1.00; ye 4 oz. $1.75. 
4021 Gigantea, Mixed Includes 
all colors. Pkt. 250; Ytz 8 oz. 750; 
Yq 4 oz. $1.25. 
Grandiflora Varieties 
3970 Alba Showy white blooms. 
3972 Apple Blossom Apple-blos¬ 
som-pink. 
3990 Coerulea Light blue. 
3974 Kermesina Crimson-car¬ 
mine. 
3976 Rosea Rich rose. 
Any of the above grandiflora 
varieties: 
Pkt. 200; yi 28 oz. 700; 
Yo 4 oz. $1.25. 
3988 Grandiflora 
Mixed Colors 
All the colors in this mix¬ 
ture are very beautiful. 
Mostly shades of purple, 
crimson, and also white. All 
are large flowered. Pkt. 150; 
V 128 oz. 600; Vta oz * $1-00. Primula—Dazzler 
3969 Alba magnifica Pure white. 
3977 Bright Red A brilliant color. 
3973 Crimson-Velvet A rich shade. 
3975 Rosy Morn Fringed, carmine-rose. 
Any of the above: 
Pkt. 250; y 12 8 oz. 750; y 64 oz. $1.25. 
3971 Blue Rich lavender - blue. 
Pkt. 400; yi 28 oz.850; Ye* oz. $1.50. 
3984 Large Flowering Fringed, 
Mixed Contains many fine colors. 
Pkt. 250; yios oz. 600; y 64 oz. $1.10. 
3986 Filicifolia, Mixed Many 
brilliant shades. Fern-leaved foliage. 
Pkt. 250; yi 28 oz.850; Vta oz. $1.50. 
3912 Dazzler (New) 
x most startling and vivid new color, 
being a distinct shade of orange-red. 
An outstanding greenhouse variety, 
as well as home plant. Pkt. $1.00; 
3 pkts. $2.50. 
Baby Primrose 
3987 Malacoides A popular 
pot-plant grown extensively for 
winter and spring blooming. The 
small, lavender-pink flowers are 
produced in whorls. Pkt. 150; 
y 64 oz. 450; y 32 oz. 700. 
Perennial Primulas, see page 66 
yj, Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers, Philadelphia, Pa. 
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