JAPANESE IRIS 
The largest and the richest colors of all Iris. Blossoms 6 to 10 inches across 
3 to 4 blossoms on a stem. They begin blooming after all other Iris are gone’ 
and continue for o to 6 weeks. Fine for cut flowers. They succeed in almost 
any position, but like rich soil and plenty of water when they are forming buds 
and developing flowers. s UUUb 
ARARAGI Pure dark violet, solid color. There is no better color in Japa¬ 
nese Iris. 50c each, postpaid. p 
GEKKA NO NAM I. The earliest Japanese to bloom and the best white. Very 
free flowering. 50c each, postpaid. 3 
KOKI NO IRO (Purple and Gold). Enormous double flowers 8 inches across 
Rich violet-purple with conspicuous golden throat. One of the best Japs. 50c 
0 <i.cfi* postpaid. 
ead^poskpak^' LalgG double flowers of mahogany-red. A late bloomer. 50c 
CHOICE MIXTURE OF JAPANESE IRIS ranging from white through varying 
shades of purple, violet, blue and red with delicate veinings of cream, white 
yellow, etc. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. ’ 
Water Iris 
PSEUDACORUS Bright yellow on 3 to 4 ft. stems. Valuable for planting 
around pools or along streams. Grows equally well in the garden among yoS? 
v£e'£',rn, A 5C T h \? for 75c: 6 tor *'.25; 12 for $2.00? postp.1T * 
VtrsblLOLOR. A native species producing bluish-purple flowers on 24-inch 
st . e .l ns - .Invaluable for planting around pools or at the edge of a stream as it 
wfll thrive when the roots are standing in 2 or 3 inches of water. 35c each 
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. ’ 
Iris Seed 
While we recommend Iris plants to our customers, we can supply seed to those 
I ri u & rown from seed will not bloom until the second year. The 
planting of seed however, enables one to get started with a good assortment of 
ocdmaL 3 cost - Seed in mixture of colors only. 
GERMAN—Pkt„ 20c. JAPANESE—Pkt., 15c. SIBERIAN—Pkt., 15c. 
Japanese Iris 
RHODODENDRONS 
Rhododendron is without doubt, the finest and most valuable of all the broad-leaved Ever- 
? ? ,. ru h s - A .though most effective when planted in masses, smaller groups and units are 
invaluable for shaded nooks about the house or lawn. 
Our Rhododendrons are nice, select plants, carefully packed with a ball of earth on the roots, 
and are guaranteed to reach you in good growing condition. 
Catawbiense. Very hardy, with attractive foliage of round shining green leaves, glaucous be¬ 
neath, in terminal clusters. The flowers are borne abundantly in large trusses, in shades of 
lavender and purple, appearing early in June. Choice plants, 2 to 3 feet tall, by express, not 
prepaid, at $4.00 each. 
Maximum. Foliage very large and smooth. Blooms in July; flowers of rosy blush and white. 
Very attractive for natural effects along shaded walks and drives, and best for massing. Choice 
plants, 2 to 3 feet tall, by express, not prepaid, at $4.00 each. 
DAPHNE (Garland Flower) 
A dwarf evergreen shrub which has become very popular due to the beauty and pleasing 
fragrance of its blossoms. The soft pink flowers appear profusely during April and May. Later, 
m the rail, it will blossom again. The fall 
flowers are not affected by frost and frequently 
English Ivy 
By express, not pre- 
By express, not pre¬ 
can be picked in early December. The blue' 
green foliage is handsome at all seasons of the 
year. It is ideal for the herbaceous border, 
edging the shrubbery border or in the rock 
. x , garden. The plant grows to a height of one 
foot, with spreading branches which cover over a space of two to three feet We 
can supply choice plants in two sizes, and will deliver them to you balled and 
burlapped (carefully packed with earth about the roots) at the following low 
prices: 
6 to 12-inch spread, by parcel post, postpaid, $1.50 each, 
paid, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; or 6 or more at 75c each. 
12 to 18-inch spread, by parcel post, postpaid, $2.50 each 
paid, $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50; or 6 or more at $1.25 each. 
EVERGREEN BITTERSWEET 
(Euonymus Vegetus.) A beautiful thick leaved evergreen shrub or vine Will 
grow in either shady or sunny location. If planted near a wall, they make a low 
vine, and if planted in the open, they grow into a low spreading evergreen shrub 
they bear bright orange-red berries in the autumn like the wild Bittersweet the 
bernes remaining on the plant the greater part of the winter. The plants also 
hold their beautiful green leaves all winter. 2-year-old plants, 50c each, postpaid. 
HARDY ENGLISH IVY 
A true evergreen climbing vine which retains its beautiful, broad, glossy, dark 
green leaves all winter. It is perfectly hardy in the open ground, and can be 
grown m the shade, near porches and foundations, where very few other plants 
will grow. It is a most desirable vine wherever a low or medium size vine is 
wanted; much used for cemetery work. It also makes an excellent house plant 
or tub plant for the porch. By pruning it will branch out and can easily be 
trained into fine globe, pyramid, and fan-shaped specimens. Choice pot plants, 
30c each, postpaid. 
Rhododendrons 
Evergreen Shrubs and Vines 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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