T ritoma 
Red Hot Poker or 
Flame Flower 
PFITZERI (Everblooming Red-Hot Poker Plant). 
3 to 4 feet. August-October. The finest of all Tri¬ 
tomas, the flowers measuring 12 to 15 inches long 
by 4 inches in diameter. They are dazzling scarlet, 
the lower half of the flower being tinged with rich 
orange. A clump makes a striking show, surpassing 
the finest Canna for attractiveness. Bloom from 
August to October. If the roots are covered during 
the severe winter weather, they will live safely 
from year to year. Blooming size plants, 40c each: 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
TUCKII (South African Torch-Lily). One of the 
hardiest of the Tritomas. Yellow flowers tinged red 
are borne in dense racemes. Early flowering. Bloom¬ 
ing size plants, 25c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.25, 
postpaid. 
EARLY PERPETUAL-FLOWERING HYBRIDS. The first of 
the Tritomas to bloom; massive flower spikes 3 feet tall; 
flowers of various colors, ranging from pale yellow to deep 
orange-scarlet. Pkt., 10c. 
PERENNIAL VERBENA 
Yucca Filamentosa (35c Each) 
VIOLA (Violet) 
CORNUTA. 6 inches. Resemble pansies in shape and form, and while not as large, 
they bloom more profusely and for a longer time. Flower continuously 6 to 8 months 
in the year. Seed sown in April produces flowering plants by June. Our seed is a 
choice mixture of all colors. Pkt., 10c. 
JERSEY GEM. 6 inches. The most valuable Viola yet introduced. Succeeds in 
any good soil, in a sunny position, blooming practically without a break from May 
to the end of the season. Flowers of large size; slightly perfumed; color is pure, 
rich violet; and borne on good stems about 6 inches long. A splendid subject for cut¬ 
ting. Field grown plants, 35c each; 3 for 80c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
VIOLA APRICOT. The best of the recent introductions. A profuse bloomer with 
large flowers of rich apricot with orange shadings. Field grown plants, 35c each ; 3 
for 80c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
VIOLA ODORATA (Sweet Violet). 4 to 6 inches. April-June. Perfectly hardy; 
covered with flowers in early spring; wonderfully sweet scented; also suited for 
forcing. Blue or White, 15c per packet; 2 pkts.—one of each color—25c. 
HARDY DOUBLE ENGLISH VIOLETS. 8 to 10 inches. May and October. This 
violet is entirely hardy, and if given a sheltered place, will usually begin to bloom 
before the snow is gone and usually blooms again in late fall. Deep violet-purple 
color and most deliciously fragrant; perfectly double. Will grow and bloom in any 
garden, and does especially well in the shade. Nothing is more appropriate for 
cemetery planting. Blooming size plants, 35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.25, postpaid. 
One of the finest hardy perennial bedding and border plants * 
a strong, thrifty grower, about 12 inches high and covered 
from early summer until late 
fall with a lavish profusion of 
handsome bright lavender-rose 
flowers. One of the most satis¬ 
factory low-growing perennial plants; a continual display of 
blooms; fine for cutting and the best plant we know of for the 
rock garden. No seed. Blooming size plants, 35c each ; 3 for 
70c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
THYMUS SERPYLLUM 
green foliage growing only a few inches high. Good for the 
rockery and for planting between stepping stones. After it be¬ 
comes established it can be mowed with the lawn mower without 
material damage. Small purplish flowers appear in June. Bloom¬ 
ing size plants. 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.50, postpaid. 
\7 AT FRI ANA Coccinea (Jupiter’s Beard). 2 to 3 
V feet. June-August. Showy, hardy 
border plants; producing large flowerheads of delicately sweet 
spicy fragrance. Fine for bouquets. 
Red. Pkt., 8c. White. Pkt., 8c. Mixed Colors. Pkt., 8c. 
WA1 1 FI OAA/FR (Biennial). Adaptability for pot 
” .r'W-il-*! Livy VV lulv culture and outdoor bedding and 
the exquisite fragrance of their flowers should 
win favor. The oriental coloring of the flowers 
in their rich reds and yellows is very effective. 
They are easily grown and last long as cut 
flowers. Not hardy in the Northern States, so 
should be taken into the house when fall frosts 
are expected, or wintered in cold frames. Pkt., 
10c. 
Viola Odorata 
Tritoma 
Filamentosa. 4 to 6 feet. June-July. Sometimes called Spanish 
Bayonet and Adam’s Needle. A distinctive, hardy evergreen plant 
producing large spikes of showy creamy-white flowers. Grows well on the poorest 
and driest sandy soils where little else will grow. A popular plant for cemetery use. 
35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.25, postpaid. 
\T A I? IF("» A TED YIJC'CA. Variegated form of above. The long 
y *»*^ **-*'»*** * a-tu A i eaves are striped bronze and green with 
a wide yellow edge. Very attractive foliage in both summer and winter. 40c each ; 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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