Burgess’ Choice Delphiniums 
(Hardy Perennial Larkspur) 
The Delphinium is, beyond question, the Queen of all blue flowers, and a liberal 
planting of them will never be regretted. The wonderful stateliness, loose, graceful 
shape of flowers, and fine colors make them suitable for most any floral work; indis¬ 
pensable to the hardy border and, planted among the shrubbery, gives a delightful 
landscape effect. As cut flowers they have few equals and by cutting off the stems 
immediately after flowering they will bloom throughout the summer and fall. 
BELLADONNA (Everblooming Hardy Larkspur). 3 to 4 ft. One of the most continuous and free 
blooming Delphiniums. The clear turquoise blue of its flowers is unsurpassed for delicacy and beauty. 
PKR, 15c. 
8ELLAM0SUM. 3 to 4 ft. A dark form of the popular Belladonna with intensely rich, deep blue 
flowers. It is better than Formosum, grows taller, and will not mildew like Formosum. Pkt., 15c. 
CHINESE OR BUTTERFLY, Large-flowered Blue. 2 ft. A very pretty variety with fine feathery 
foliage and intense gentian blue flowers in open panicles. Fkt., 10c. Blooming size plants, 25c each: 
3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
CHINESE OR BUTTERFLY. Large-flowered White. 2 ft. A pure white form of above. Pkt., 10c. 
Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
CHINESE OR BUTTERFLY, Everblooming Hybrids. 2 ft. A wonderful mixture of many shades of 
” ,. e * suffused with blue, and pure white with yellow eye. Bloom from early summer until late 
fall. Pkt., 15c. 
. MEDAL HYBRIDS. 5 to 7 feet. The English Hybrid Delphinium is unquestionably the most 
beautiful hardy plant in existence. Our stock has been grown from seed collected from the finest col¬ 
lections of named varieties in Europe, including many of the rare double flowered forms. The range of 
color includes all of the self-colors in varying shades of blues and purples with many beautiful combina¬ 
tions and blendings of mauve, pink, lavender, etc. Those who desire to improve on their already prized 
30°c rd e e a'chf n 3 nO for a 7 O 5 r c1 hybridS * Pkt ” ,5c! 3 pktS ’ 35c * Bl00min » size plants ’ 
HOLLYHOCK HYBRIDS DELPHINIUM. 4 to 6 ft. Recent developments in this new race of Del¬ 
phinium is rapidly increasing its popularity. The flowers resemble hollyhocks and are produced on 
tapering spire-like spikes 3 feet long and 10 inches in diameter. The individual blooms are often larger 
than a silver dollar. The colors range from light to dark blue and many of them are combinations of two 
or more shades, including the pastel shades found in the Gold Medal Hybrids. Pkt., 25c. Blooming 
size plants, 35c each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 8 
“Hollyhock” 
Delphinium 
BLUE FLAX 
(Linum Perenne) 
Fine for rock gardens, 
beds and borders. In 
bloom continuously from 
May until late summer. 
Slender foliage and 
dainty in appearance, 
with graceful arching 
stems carrying beautiful 
saucer-shaped sky-blue 
flowers about the size of 
a silver quarter. Pkt., 
10c. Blooming size plants, 
25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Coreopsis 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 
One of the most popular and highly orna¬ 
mental hardy plants. Succeeds under al¬ 
most all conditions and with but little 
attention will give a wealth of flowers during July 
and August. Botanically the first variety is a bien¬ 
nial, but as the plants usually persist for several 
years they may be treated as perennials. Liberal 
mass plantings are very effective. 
GIANT SHIRLEY. 5 to 6 ft. June—July. A mag¬ 
nificent strain, with enormous flower-heads three to 
four feet long. Colors range from white and shell- 
pink to deepest rose, and attractively spotted with 
crimson-maroon and chocolate. Mixed colors only. 
Pkt., 15c. Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 for 
60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
GRANDIFLORA. 2 to 3 ft. June to September. 
Loose spikes of yellow flowers with chocolate col¬ 
ored spots. Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 for 
60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
COREOPSIS 
LANCEOLATA 
GRANDIFLORA. 2 ft. 
June—October. One of 
the most popular hardy 
plants and of very easy 
culture. Showy bright 
yellow flowers, produced 
in greatest abundance 
throughout the summer 
if the old blooms are 
kept picked. As a cut 
flower they stand near 
the head of the list of peren¬ 
nials, having long stems and 
lasting in- good condition a 
week or more. Will thrive in 
poor soil. Pkt., 8c. Blooming 
size plants, 25c each; 3 for 
60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
Christmas Rose 
Blooms in the Snow 
The Christmas Rose or Helleborus is a very hardy 
perennial plant with evergreen foliage that pro¬ 
duces its flowers in mid-winter after a few mild 
days, the exact time of bloom depending on cli¬ 
matic and weather conditions. It prefers a partially 
shaded and moist situation and will bloom better 
if given a protected location. The plant grows from 
12 to 18 inches in height. 
The 2 to 3 inch flowers are white, sometimes with 
pink and green markings, and are produced on 
strong stems suitable for cutting. Gives you a thrill 
to pick blooms in the snow. Choice 3-year-old 
blooming size plants, 90c each; 3 for $2.50, post¬ 
paid. 
PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT 
(Iberis) 
Sempervirens. A profuse, white-blooming, hardy 
perennial, coming in flower early in the spring. 
Has evergreen foliage. Does well in sun or shade. 
Much used for cemeteries, rockeries, etc. Pkt., 15c. 
Digitalis 
excellent for cutting, 
postpaid. 
Prefers sun. Pkt., 
(Perennial Cornflower.) Vigorous grower of easy culture; 
2 feet high; large violet-blue flowers from July to September; 
10c. Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, 
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