GIANT RUFFLED SWEET PEAS 
The highest achievement yet attained in Sweet 
Peas. Beautifully ruffled, duplexed and frilled, giv¬ 
ing the large wavy flowers a double appearance. Long 
stems, each carrying four fully developed blooms. 
Twelve sprays make a more massive bunch than 
eighteen sprays of an ordinary Spencer Sweet Pea. 
The vines make a sturdy growth and bear a profu¬ 
sion of blooms. 
We can supply Giant Ruffled Sweet Peas in two 
separate colors and in mixture, as follows: 
FLUFFY RUFFLES 
soft salmon, and a bright creamy undertone blend 
into a harmonious cream-pink shade that must be 
seen to be appreciated. A flower of exquisite texture 
and fragrance. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
D! TCI7I XTFi nDPUin Warm lavender- 
KUrr LH.JJ UKLnlU rose wit h a pas- 
tel-mauve sheen that produces a delicate orchid shade. 
Large, fully ruffled blooms. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 25c; 
oz., 40c. 
RUFFLED MIXED ^ 
lies and several other ruffled varieties not yet intro¬ 
duced. Pkt., 15c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
SWEET PEAS 
It is not difficult to grow fine Sweet Peas, even in our ; 
trying climate. The secret of success lies in getting an 
early start and by thorough soil preparation, insuring a 
strong, deep root-growth to keep the plants well supplied 
with water. If you want to grow the largest and finest 
blossoms, start as early in the spring as the soil can be j 
worked. 
Choose an open location and dig a trench 1% feet deep 
and a foot wide. Mix with the soil a liberal quantity of 1 
fertilizer (sheep manure with a little bonemeal is an ex¬ 
cellent combination). Kefill the trench with this mixture 
to within 6 inches of the top. Scatter the seed about an 
inch apart on this layer and cover them with 2 inches of 
soil. When the plants are 4 to 6 inches tall, gradually fill 
in around them until the top of the trench is reached. 
By this method the roots are assured a plentiful supply 
of food in the dryest spells. 
The vines may be supported with brush, strings, wire or any handy 
form of trellis that will allow free circulation of air. Of course, good 
Sweet Peas can be grown without trenching, but extra attention is 
always well repaid with larger flowers, more of them, and a longer 
blooming season. Keep the flowers picked and the vines will bear 
longer. 
Burgess’ Prize Spencer Sweet Peas 
The old-fashioned grandiflora varieties are now superseded by this 
wonderful type, which is quite distinct, having large, round open 
flowers of extraordinary size, usually measuring two inches across, 
with wavy standards and wide-spreading wings, a very large per¬ 
centage bearing four of these immense blossoms to the stem, which 
is long and strong, making them of exceptional value for cutting. 
Our list has been carefully revi 
of the highest merit. 
BARBARA. Lovely soft salmon. 
BONFIRE. Cherry pink; cream 
wings. 
CHARITY, Rich brilliant crim¬ 
son. 
CHERUB. Rich cream, edged 
pink. 
ELEGANCE. Blush-lilac. 
HAWLMARK CERISE. Rose- 
cerise on cream. 
HEBE. Luminous clear pink. 
KING WHITE. Pure white. 
MAMMOTH. Blazing orange- 
scarlet. 
MARY PICKFORD. Dainty cream- 
pink, suffused salmon. 
PRICES: Your choice of any of 
10c per packet; 3 plcts., 20c; 7 pkts. 
and contains nothing but sorts 
MRS. TOM JONES. Delphinium 
blue. 
POWERSCOURT. Pure lavender. 
PRESIDENT HARDING. Peach 
red. 
RENOWN. Rich rosy carmine. 
ROYAL PURPLE. Rich purple. 
SUNSET. Bright rose, amber 
ground. 
TANGERINE IMPROVED. Fiery 
orange. 
VALENTINE. Light shell pink. 
WARRIOR. Bronzy maroon. 
YOUTH. White, rose-pink edge. 
these Prize Spencer varieties at 
, 40c; oz., 25c. 
BURGESS’ SELECTED MIXTURE OF SPENCERS is the most gorgeous mixture of 
Spencer’s ever offered. It contains the cream of the named Spencer varieties, includ¬ 
ing many recent novelties and superb new seedlings not yet introduced. It is the very 
best blend possible to produce and will surely delight all who want a grand variety 
of shades and colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c. 
Special Offer 
20 packets Burgess’ Prize Spencer 
Sweet Peas—one of each of the above 
described varieties—for only $1.00. 
Early Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas 
Our Early Flowering Strain of Spencer Sweet Peas is the result of more than ten 
years’ careful scientific work. These varieties will not flower as freely and continu¬ 
ously as the late sorts, but will begin flowering from one to three weeks sooner, which 
is a decided advantage where early blooms are an important consideration. They are 
invaluable to florists for green house culture; for outdoor planting in sections of the 
Southern States where later varieties cannot be successfully grown; and for early 
blooms in cooi climates. A choice mixture of all shades and colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 
25c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.25. 
Standard Varieties Mixed 
This mixture of Sweet Peas is the best of the old standard or Grandiflora varieties; 
a fine mixture of all colors and shades. There are no Spencers in this mixture. While 
it is our cheapest mixture and cannot be compared to the Spencer varieties, it is the 
best for the money that can be given. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; Vi lb., 35c. 
Cupid or Dwarf Sweet Peas 
The Cupid or Dwarf Sweet Peas are excellent for bedding and borders; form a 
line of emerald green foliage a little over a foot wide and 6 inches high, and from June 
until late summer are literally a sheet of bloom. All the best colors and shades mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 20c; oz., 35c. 
Cupid or Dwarf Sweet Peas 
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