Annuals 
Begonia 
Fordhook 
Pink 
Arctolis, Giant Hybrids 
Arctotis 
Showy, free and continuous blooming plants with 
large, Daisy-like flowers, to 3 in. across, when 
well grown. The tall varieties are colorful in beds 
and borders; the dwarf ones superb for beds, 
edgings and rockeries; all are fine for cutting. Do 
best in well-drained soil and a dry, sunny location. 
1766 Giant Hybrids Very large, narrow-petaled 
Gerbera-like flowers in a most amazing range of 
colors unusual deep browns through bronze, rus¬ 
set, terra-cotta to light apricot; all shades and 
tones of yellow to primrose down to white; odd 
shades of red, brick and near scarlet; pinks, rose 
and even mauvy tones. 10 to 12 in. Pkt. 250; 
Vsz oz. 750; i/i 6 oz. $1.25. 
1566 Grandis (Blue-Eyed African Daisy) Silvery 
white with sky-blue eye and yellow halo; downy 
foliage. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 300; >/ 2 oz. 500. 
1587 Breviscapa aurantiaca [R] Deep and most 
attractive golden orange with purplish maroon disc. 
6 to 8 in. Pkt. 250; Vis oz. 600; Vs oz. $1.00. 
1598 Scapigera, Mixed [R] Shades of orange, 
terra-cotta, cream, salmon, carmine, etc. 10 to 
15 in. Pkt. 250; Vi6 oz. 600; Vs oz. $1.00. 
1834 Aspera, Mixed White and various shades of 
red, rose, yellow, etc., many distinctly zoned. 
Large flowers; stems long enough for cutting 
10 to 12 in. Pkt. 250; 1/32 oz. 750; ’/is oz. $1.25. 
Artemisia- Summer Fir 
1531 Sacrorum viridis Neat plants of pyramidal 
growth, not unlike a Fir tree in appearance. For 
temporary hedges, background plantings and 
groups. 3 to 5 ft. Pkt. 100; i/s oz. 200; Vi oz. 350. 
2906 Balloon Vine § 
Rapid growing climber with small white flowers fol¬ 
lowed by interesting balloon-shaped seed-pods 
1 in. across. 10 ft. Pkt. 100; 1/2 oz. 200; oz. 350! 
Bartonia - Golden Star 
1767 Aurea Pretty, orange-yellow blooms about 
2K in. across, throughout the summer. Gray, 
thistle-like foliage. Requires well-drained soil. \V 2 
to 2 ft. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; V 2 oz. 400. 
Everblooming Begonias 3 
Fibrous-Rooted Plants, ideal for beds, borders, pots and window 
boxes. Blooms profusely and continuously until frost. Valuable 
pot plants as they may be had in bloom all the year round. 
Succeed in full sun as well as half-shade. 10 to 12 in. 
1780 Burpee’s Vulcan Intense fiery scarlet flowers and beauti¬ 
ful dark bronzy red leaves. Pkt. 200; Vi 28 oz. 750. 
1777 Carmen {New) Bright rose-colored flowers in lovely con¬ 
trast to the beautiful bronzy red foliage. Pkt. 350; Vi 2 8 oz. $1.25. 
1772 Christmas Cheer Very large, dark crimson-scarlet 
flowers, often 2 in. across. Fine in the garden and splendid for 
winter-blooming indoors. Pkt. 350; Vi 28 oz. $1.25. 
1773 Christmas Pink Delightful shade of warm rose-pink 
A splendid companion to the above. Pkt. 350; 1/128 oz. $1.25. 
1782 Fordhook Pink Luminous rich pink with heavy trusses 
of large flowers. Foremost free-flowering variety. Unsurpassed 
for bedding. Pkt. 500; 3 pkts. $1.25; 1/128 oz. $2.75. 
1775 Luminosa (Gracilis) Masses of bright scarlet-red flowers 
and bronzy red foliage; lovely. Pkt. 250; 1/128 oz. 850. 
1776 Prima Donna (Gracilis) Rich coral-pink blooms tinted 
soft carmine. Bright green foliage. Pkt. 250; 1/128 oz. $1.00. 
1784 Burpee’s Special Mixture Well-balanced blend of white 
pink, and red varieties with both green and bronze foliage’ 
Surprisingly colorful. Pkt. 150; %4 oz. 500; 1/32 oz. 850 . 
Tuberons-Rooted Begonia Seed, Page 56; Begonia Bulbs, Page 77 
2993 Balsam Apple § ( Balsamina ) Curious climber 
with creamy white flowers 
spotted brown, followed by round, apple-shaped, golden yellow warted 
fruits, filled with attractive blood-red pulp which is often used to 
make salve. 10 ft. Useful and decorative. Pkt. 100; % oz. 250; oz. 700. 
2995 Balsam Pear § ( Charantia ) Attractive, long, pear- 
, , , , , , . shaped golden yellow fruits with 
black seeds enclosed in a carmine pulp, contrasting well with the light 
green foliage. Used medicinally too. 10 ft. Pkt. 100; 1/4 oz. 250; oz. 700. 
Gardenia- 
Flowered 
Balsam 
Gardenia-Flowered Balsam 
1760 Mixed Colors Most remarkable novelty in 
which most of the blooms are produced in clusters 
at the top of the branches, where they are in full 
view. The large double flowers have a marked 
resemblance to Gardenia blooms. In addition to 
white, shades of red and rose will be found in this 
mixture. Blooms all summer and early fall. lWto 
2 ft. Pkt. 200; V4 oz. 850; 1/2 oz. $1.50. 
Balsams —Lady Slipper 
Double Camellia-Floxvered 
Symmetrical bushy plants, 2 to 3 ft. tall, with fine double blooms 
2 l A in. across, nestled among the rich green foliage. Easy to 
grow; also suitable for pot culture. Though very drought-resist¬ 
ant, the plants are at their best in rich, well-drained, but slightly 
moist soil. Blooms throughout the summer and early fall. 
1743 Pure Pink Exquisite pink shade. . . , 
1750 Fiery Scarlet Very intense color. p?. ^ , n , f 
1754 Pure White Pure waxy-white. Vi oz. 300 ’; 
1764 Fascination Glistening chamois-rose. . . V 2 oz. 500. 
1759 AH Colors Mixed Remarkably fine mixture of the 
colors listed above, and some other fine shades for a most 
gorgeous display. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; 1/2 oz. 400; oz. 700. 
7800 Special Collection Offer 
Four Double Camellia-Flowered Balsams 
The ever-increasing demand for these popular, free-bloom- 
mg Balsams has led us to offer this Special Collection which 
contains all four separate colors listed in this class, gy 
One Pkt. each (value 400) for only "DC 
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