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Fluffy Ruffles 
THE NEW GIANT RUFFLED SWEET PEA 
A great, big flower, vigorous and free-blooming. 
A new type, duplexed and frilled with long-stemmed, 
well-proportioned sprays of four almost globular 
flowers. No other Sweet Pea exhibits such a con¬ 
sistent doubling and ruffling of its petals. Twelve 
sprays make a more massive bunch than eighteen 
sprays of an ordinary Spencer Sweet Pea. 
A lovely rich rose-pink, a gleam of soft salmon, 
and a bright creamy undertone blend into a har¬ 
monious cream-pink shade that must be seen to be 
appreciated. A flower of exquisite texture and fra¬ 
grance. The vines make a sturdy growth and bear 
a profusion of blooms. Each flower stem carries 
four fully developed blooms, artistically arranged. 
Ideal for bunching. The highest achievement yet 
attained in the most glorious of annuals of Fluffy 
Ruffles—the Ruffled Sweet Pea. Pkt., 15c; y 2 oz., 
30c; oz., 50c. 
Ruffled Mixed 
A fine mixture including Fluffy Ruffles and sev¬ 
eral other ruffled varieties not yet introduced. Pkt., 
15c; y 2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c. 
SWEET PEAS 
It is not difficult to grow fine Sweet Peas, even in out 
trying climate. The secret of success lies in getting an 
early start and by thorough soil preparation, insuring a 
strong, deep root-growth to keep the plants well supplied 
with water. If you want to grow the largest and finest 
blossoms, start as early in the spring as the soil can be 
worked. 
Choose an open location and dig a trench 1% feet deep 
and a foot wide. Mix with the soil a liberal quantity of 
fertilizer (sheep manure with a little bonemeal is an ex¬ 
cellent combination). Refill the trench with this mixture 
to within 6 inches of the top. Scatter the seed about an 
inch apart on this layer and cover them with 2 inches of 
soil. When the plants are 4 to 6 inches tall, gradually fill 
in around them until the top of the trench is reached. 
By this method the roots are assured a plentiful supply 
of food in the dryest spells. 
The vines may be supported with brush, strings, wire or any handy 
form of trellis that will allow free circulation of air. Of course, good 
Sweet Peas can be grown without trenching, but extra attention is 
always well repaid with larger flowers, more of them, and a longer 
blooming season. Keep the flowers picked and the vines will bear 
longer. 
Burgess’ Prize Spencer Sweet Peas 
The old-fashioned grandiflora varieties are now superseded by this 
wonderful type, which is quite distinct, having large, round open 
flowers of extraordinary size, usually measuring two inches across, 
with wavy standards and wide-spreading wings, a very large per¬ 
centage bearing four of these immense blossoms to the stem, which 
is long and strong, making them of exceptional value for cutting. 
Our list has been carefully revised and contains nothing but sorts 
of the highest merit. 
BARBARA. Lovely soft salmon. 
CHARITY. Rich brilliant crim¬ 
son. 
CHERUB. Rich cream, edged 
pink. 
ELEGANCE. Blush-lilac. 
HAWLMARK CERISE. Rose- 
cerise on cream. 
HEBE. Luminous clear pink. 
KING WHITE. Pure white. 
MAMMOTH. Blazing orange- 
scarlet 
MARY picKFORD. Dainty cream- 
pink, suffused salmon. 
MRS. TOM JONES. Delphinium 
blue. 
PRICES: Your choice of any 
10c per packet; 3 pkts., 20c; 7 pi 
PEGGY. Brilliant cerise, flushed 
bright orange. 
POWERSCOURT. Pure lavender. 
PRESIDENT HARDING. Peach 
red. 
RENOWN. Rich rosy carmine. 
ROYAL PURPLE. Rich purple. 
SUNSET. Bright rose, ambei 
ground. 
TANGERINE IMPROVED. Fierj 
orange. 
VALENTINE. Light shell pink 
WARRIOR. Bronzy maroon. 
YOUTH. White, rose-pink edge 
these Prize Spencer varieties at 
., 40c; oz., 25c. ' 
Special Offer 
-20 packets Burgess’ Prize Spencer 
Sweet Peas—one of each of the above 
described varieties—for only $1.00. 
BURGESS’ SELECTED MIXTURE OF SPENCERS is the most gorgeous mixture ol 
Spencer’s ever offered. It contains the cream of the named Spencer varieties, includ 
ing many recent novelties and superb new seedlings not yet introduced. It is the verj 
best blend possible to produce and will surely delight all who want a grand varietj 
of shades and colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 65c. 
Early Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas 
Our Early Flowering Strain of Spencer Sweet Peas is the result of more than ten 
years’ careful scientific work. These varieties will not flower as freely and continu¬ 
ously as the late sorts, but will begin flowering from one to three weeks sooner, which 
is a decided advantage where early Mooms are an important consideration. They are 
invaluable to florists for green house culture ; for outdoor planting in sections of the 
Southern States where later varieties cannot be successfully grown ; and for early 
blooms in cool climates. A choice mixture of all shades and colors. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 
25c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.25. 
Standard Varieties Mixed 
This mixture of Sweet Peas is the best of the old standard or Grandiflora varieties; 
a fine mixture of all colors and shades. There are no Spencers in this mixture. While 
it is our cheapest mixture and cannot be compared to the Spencer varieties, it is the 
best for the money that can be given. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; % lb., 35c. 
Cupid or Dwarf Sweet Peas 
The Cupid or Dwarf Sweet Peas are excellent for bedding and borders; form a 
line of emerald green foliage a little over a foot wide and 6 inches high, and from June 
until late summer are literally a sheet of bloom. All the best colors and shades mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 20c; oz., 35c. 
Cupid or Dwarf Sweet Peas 
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