Annuals 
Giant Flowering ( hybrida grandiflora) 
Of robust growth, with large trusses, the individual blooms of 
which measure over an inch in diameter. 8 to 12 in. 
2777 Blue with White Eye Very beautiful and showy. 
2792 Etna Intense Geranium-red with creamy yellow eye. 
2783 Luminosa Luminous flame-pink shading to salmon. 
2781 Bose Cardinal Deep rose with large white eye. 
2773 Bose Shades Charming variations of rose and pink. 
2779 Scarlet (Lucifer) A most brilliant bright scarlet. 
2782 White Combines well with other colors. 
Any of the above: Pkt. lSgf; y 8 oz. 500; Vi oz. 85gi. 
2790 Beauty of Oxford Hybrids Colors shade from 
clear rose-pink to rose-red. Bright, vivid and lively. 
2789 Cerise Queen Beautiful soft salmon-cerise. 
2751 Lavender Glory Pure lavender with creamy 
white eye. Fragrant. One of the loveliest colors. 
2794 Boyale Deep royal blue with creamy yellow eye. 
2750 Salmon-Pink True salmon-pink with white eye. 
2788 Spectrum Bed Most brilliant, dazzling red with¬ 
out eye or other markings. Particularly showy in masses. 
A?iy of the above six varieties: Pkt. 200; Vs oz. 70 ft ; Vi oz. SI.25. 
2780 Giant Mixed Contains all the colors found in 
this type. Pkt. 15(0 Vs oz. 400; Vi oz. 700; y 2 oz. $1.25. 
Verbena Beauty 
of Oxford Hybrid 
Dwarf Compact Verbenas 
A lovely type which lends itself admirably for edging, 
bedding and pot culture. Instead of the plants being of 
creeping or spreading habit, these are of compact, rather 
erect growth, usually about 10 in. high and as much 
across, and covered with fine trusses of blooms all season. 
2786 Carmme Ball (New) Very showy and attractive 
bright carmine flowers in large trusses. A new and desirable 
color in Verbenas. Pkt. 200; Vs oz. 700; Vi oz. $1.25. 
2784 Fireball Bright scarlet, conspicuous and dazzling. 
Very striking in masses. Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 600; Vi oz. $1.00. 
Burpee 9 s Verbenas 
Colorful, dwarf, spreading plants, ideal for edgings, ground 
cover, rockeries, porch boxes and cutting. The flowers are borne 
in large trusses from midsummer until late fall. Thrive in poor 
soil and withstand drought remarkably well, but dislike freshly 
manured soil. Plant in a sunny location. 
7820 Special Collection Offer 
Five Giant Verbenas 
Blue with White Eye; Etna (Geranium-red); Lumi¬ 
nosa (flame-pink); Royale (royal blue); and White. 
One Pkt. each (value 80d) for only 500 
2776 Fordhook Famous, Mixed Elegant, well- 
rounded flower trusses in a variety of colors. Very free 
blooming; smaller flowering than the Giants. 8 to 12 in. 
Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 300; V 4 oz. 500; 1/2 oz. 850. 
Vinca- Periwinkle 
2769 Violet Bouquet (New) Deep violet tinted garnet, 
changing to clear, deep violet. A contrasting creamy white 
eye lends additional charm to this remarkably fine Verbena. 
Valuable acquisition. Pkt. 250; '/i6 oz. 600; Vs oz. $1.00. 
2785 Boyal Bouquet, Mixed Large flowers in many 
bright colors. Upright grower; 15 to 18 in. Stems long 
enough for cutting. Pkt. 200; Vs oz. 700; Vi oz. $1.25. 
2768 Erinoides [R] The lovely moss Verbena is ideal for 
edgings, ground cover or rock gardens. Attractive lace-like 
foliage and purplish rose flowers borne freely from mid¬ 
summer until frost. 1 ft. Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
Lemon Verbena, see page 31; Verbena venosa. Page 68 
Annual Wallflower [<2 
Erect, bushy plants with glossy dark green, Laurel-like 
leaves, and large, round, single blooms Ifi in. across. 
Attractive in beds and borders. Blooms freely throughout 
the summer and fall. Can be taken up in the fall and 
potted for winter blooming in the house. 1 to IK ft. 
2797 Delicata Beautiful soft pink. 'j Any of these: 
2799 Pure White Without a blemish. . . ( p^j. jq c . 
2796 Rose A bright shade.7 Vi oz. 400; 
2798 White with Rose Eye. J 1/2 oz. 700.’ 
2801 Mixed Colors Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 350; 1/2 oz. 600. 
Lovely sweet-scented flowers, their oriental colorings of red, 
brown, mahogany and yellows being most effective in the 
garden or when cut. Easily grown anywhere. 
2856 Extra-Early Parisian The large, single, golden yel¬ 
low, fragrant blooms are produced quickly and profusely. 
Violet-like odor. 1 ft. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; V 2 oz. 400. 
2857 Double Early Wonder, Mixed Canary yellow, gold¬ 
en yellow, brown and mahogany are the predominating 
colors. Blooms within five months on spikes that resemble 
Stocks. IK to 2 ft. Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 400; Vi oz. 700. 
Virginia Stocks 
French Forget-Me-Nots 
2809 Mixed Small red, rose and white flowers about % in. 
across. Fine for edgings. For continuous display until fall, 
several successional sowings should be made about two 
weeks apart. 6 to 8 in. Pkt. 100; 1/2 oz. 250; oz. 400. 
Viscaria Blue Bouquet 
Viscaria 
Rainbow Drops [c] 
Free and profusely 
blooming plants, 1 ft. 
tall, bearing a wealth of 
large single attractive 
blooms throughout the 
summer. Succeeds in 
well-drained, loose soil 
and a sunny exposure. 
Very fine for edgings, pot 
culture and cut flowers. 
2876 Blue Bouquet 
Lovely shades of blue. 
Pkt. 150; y 4 oz. 700. 
2775 Oculata, Mixed 
Many pretty shades of 
pink, rose, red and blue, 
also white. Pkt. 100; 
Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
2860 Annual Single, Mixed Creamy white, yellow, light 
brown, blood red and mahogany sweet-scented flowers are 
quickly produced. 1 ft. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 200 ; V 2 oz. 350. 
Perennial Wallflowers, see page 68 
Water Lily— Nymphaea 
Tender Varieties 
2385 Mixed A very fine strain of tender Water Lilies. The 
well-formed, large, double flowers come in various shades of 
pink, blue, rose, yellow and also white. Pkt. 350; Vi 2 oz. 600. 
Hardy Water Lily Roots, see page 80 
Wild Flower Garden 
2810 Mixed A mixture of easy-to-grow, colorful annual 
flowers which will give a natural or wild effect in the garden, 
odd corners and vacant borders, with little care or atten¬ 
tion. It is not a mixture of wild flowers. Pkt. 100; oz. 300; 
4 ozs. $1.00; lb. $3.00. 
Annuals for Bedding 
2871 Mixed Showy, free-blooming dwarf annuals for beds 
and borders. Many attractive types and leading colors. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; 1/2 oz. 400; oz. 700. 
Annuals for Cutting 
2872 Mixed A wonderful assortment of long-stemmed 
flowersin many colors. Pkt. 100; Vioz.250; V2OZ.4O0 ;oz.7O0. 
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Water Lilies are easily grown in tubs or a barrel cut in half and sunk in the lawn 
