BULBS 
For Outdoor Spring Planting 
and Indoor Winter Planting 
Everyone succeeds in growing flowers from bulbs, and with very little care excellent results mav be oh 
tallied. The hardy bulbs when once planted, will live outdoors for years without being disturbed The most 
of the tender varieties, if taken up and given a period of rest, may be re-planted each yeW and handled 
this way, the previous year s display will be repeated. A good supply of bulbs may be obtained at verv little 
expense. Directions for planting go with each order for bulbs. y ootaineci at very little 
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Burgess Bulbs Are Guaranteed to Grow and We Will Replace, 
Without Charge, Any That Fail 
Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 
AMARYLLIS, 
Equestre 
There is nothing that will give the amateur greater pleasure for the window 
garden than these giant-flowering Amaryllis. The strain we offer is the finest 
that has ever been produced; strong bulbs, throwing vigorous stems with from 
tour to six giant blooms of the most perfect form, ranging in color from almost 
pure \vhite, through various shades of pink and rose, to the brightest scarlet 
and the deepest crimson, some with beautiful markings and mottled throats 
So?.’ bu ] bs ’J n mixturo of colors, 65c each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for 
$3.25; 12 for $6.00, postpaid. 
CRINUM 
A fine bulbous plant which pro¬ 
duces flowers of great beauty. 
Usually two flower stalks are sent up 
at the same time, each bearing a 
large cluster of lily-like, fragrant 
blooms. The flowers are enormous in size; 
color, white with a lavender-pink or reddish- 
purpie stripe through the center of each 
petal. Succeeds in pot or open ground. It is 
not hardy, so bulbs should not be left out¬ 
doors through the winter. 75c each, 3 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
Crinum 
This charming class of Begonia is perhaps the 
most handsome of all summer-flowering tuberous- 
rooted plants, and deserves even greater popu¬ 
larity. Fine for pot plants and for planting out¬ 
side in a semi-shady location. Their culture is 
of the simplest, and with the least regard for their 
requirements they will repay with an abundance 
and brilliancy of bloom not equaled by any other 
class of plants. All Begonias we offer are bloom¬ 
ing size. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEDDING BEGONIAS, Double. Started in pots and latei 
planted outside they make fine bedding plants. A fine assortment of colors including 
crimson, scarlet, salmon, pink, and white. In mixture of colors only. 35c each 
3 for 85c; 6 for $1.60; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEDDING BEGONIAS, Single. A choice assortment; crim 
son, scarlet, salmon, pink, and white. In mixture only. 30c each; 3 for 80c; 6 foi 
$1.50; 12 for $2.75, postpaid. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED HANGING BASKET BEGONIAS, Double. Particularly 
suited for growing in hanging baskets, window boxes and other places requiring 
plants of trailing habit. A mixture containing the same fine assortment of color; 
hsted in the bedding type. 35c each; 3 for 90c; 6 for $1.65; 12 for $3.10, postpaid 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED HANGING BASKET BEGONIAS, Single. A fine mixtun 
ot the same colors as in the double. 30c each; 3 for 80c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.75 
postpaid. 
Tuberous-Rooted Begonia (35c Each) 
AMARYLLIS, New Giant Hybrids 
Amaryllis Equestre (30c Each) 
Apios Tuberosa 
HARDY TUBEROUS-ROOTED WISTARIA 
A valuable and desirable tuberous-rooted twiner, 
resembling Wistaria in form of leaf and flower, 
but smaller. Grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet. 
Dies to the ground each winter, but the tuberous 
root is perfectly hardy. The numerous clusters 
of deep purple, pea-shaped blossoms have a strong, 
delicious violet fragrance. A valuable vine for 
trellis or rock work. Plant two or three bulbs 
near together to produce a mass of vines and 
flowers. 15c each; 3 for 40c; 6 for 75c, postpaid. 
Often called Barbados or 
Gloriosa Lily. Brilliant 
salmon-red flower with a 
green and white throat. 
Flowers 4 to 5 inches across, and 
2 to 4 flowers on a stem. Makes 
a fine pot plant and is valuable 
for outside planting in the South, 
where it propagates freely. 
Blooming size bulbs, 30c each ; 3 
for 85c; 6 for $1.60; 12 for $3.00, 
postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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