Burgess’ Perennial Flowers 
SEEDS AND PLANTS 
Perennials are those which flower several years in 
succession and are used for permanent plantings. We 
list with perennials the biennials which are not usually 
treated as annuals, and those that are in perfection 
the second year. All varieties listed on this and pages 
58 to 69 inclusive are hardy perennials unless otherwise 
stated. Information relative to the blooming season of 
different varieties has been secured through tests on 
our own seed farms here in Michigan. 
We take pride in offering our stock of perennial plants to 
the public because of their superior quality. Our plants are 
not light grade seedlings offered by so many growers at bar¬ 
gain prices. Nearly all of our perennials are two years old 
and many of them are older. With very few exceptions they 
are of blooming age. They are field grown under irrigation, 
kept free from diseases and insects and carefully selected to 
be true to name. For best results plant Burgess' high grade 
perennials. 
ALL FLOWER SEEDS AND PLANTS ARE DELIVERED POSTPAID AT PRICES GIVEN 
ACHILLEA 
The Achilleas are of very easy culture, thrive in hot 
dry locations and will grow in poor soil making them de¬ 
sirable for cemetery planting. Fair for cut flowers. 
MILLEFOLIUM RUBRUM. 2 ft. June to September. 
Dense flat heads of ruby red flowers fading to a beautiful 
rosy-pink. Will do well in shade. Blooming size plants, 
25c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50, postpaid. 
THE PEARL. 18 inches. June—July. Clusters of 
pure white double flowers resembling miniature pompon 
Chrysanthemums. Fine for bouquets. Much used in 
cemeteries. Pkt., 15c. Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 
for 50c; 12 for $1.50, postpaid. 
ACONITUM FISCHERI <" 
tember-October. Bold spikes of large dark blue hood¬ 
shaped flowers,.when few perennials are in bloom. Yalu- Achillea (The Pearl), 25c Each; 12 for $1.50 
able for cutting. The hardiest and best of the Aconites—The roots are poison¬ 
ous and should not be planted where they will be mistaken for garden vegetables. 
Pkt., 10c. Blooming size plants, 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
A A ( Rose Campion) Coronaria, Crimson. 2 ft. 
*"*■'****■* l-ilvilVlrA. June-September. Glowing crimson flowers one 
inch across, on long, slender stems; velvety silver-white foliage. Pkt., 8c. 
Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. 
CORONARIA, MIXED. Like above, except in fine mixture of colors. Blood- 
red, white and violet flowers. Pkt., 10c. 
Allegheny Vine or Climbing Bleeding Heart 
(Adlumia or Mountain Fringe). A graceful hardy biennial climber, but as 
it resows itself year after year, it might be considered perennial. The feathery 
foliage closely resembles that of the Maidenhair Fern. The flowers are tube- 
shape, pink, somewhat like the Bleeding Heart, and completely cover the plant. 
Easily grown, and blooms first year from seed. Pkt., 15c. 
AI TM CAY A TIT F < Go!(1 Dust or Basket of Gold). 1 
* wJUITI 1 ILi£i ft April—May. Dense clusters of 
small golden yellow flowers; gray foliage. Fine for rockery. Very showy. 
Pkt., 10c. Blooming size plants, 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
ARTEMISIA SILVER KING 
tiful landscape effect of its 
silver-gray foliage from early summer until fall. Excellent for cut flower work 
and a valuable addition to winter bouquets. It thrives in ordinary soil and 
requires no care. Forms a symmetrical well-branched bushy plant. Select 
plants, 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.50, postpaid. 
ANPHIT^A ITAI IP A (Dropmore). 4 to 6 ft. June-Sep- 
Jri A 1 tember. Clusters of gentian blue flow¬ 
ers on tall bushy plants. Makes an excellent background for the hardy border. 
Prefers partial shade. Pkt., 10c. Bloom¬ 
ing size plants, 30c each ; 3 for 60c; 12 for 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Astilbe (Herbaceous Spirea) 
40c Each 
Anemone 
ANFMONF (Windflower). 
/‘U'ULlYllSr'IIL Lar g e double, 
semi-double and single flowers in a won¬ 
derful array of brilliant colors in early 
spring; few plants compare with them in 
beauty. Fine for cutting. Pkt., 10c. 
Astilbe (Herbaceous Spirea) 
These handsome, hardy perennial plants are of easiest culture, doing particu¬ 
larly well in a semi-shady situation. They also do well as pot plants. If grown 
out of doors, the many branched, feathery heads of flowers are produced in 
abundance during June and July. When grown indoors, they can be forced for 
winter and early spring blooming. Fine for cutting. 
GLADSTONE. Immense pure white flower-trusses on elegant long stems. 
Blooming size plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. Beautiful peach-blossom pink flowers in magnificent 
panicles. Blooming size plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER —Two Astilbe plants, one each of Gladstone and Peach 
Blossom, for only 75c, postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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