Hardy Phlox 
Phlox Miss Lingard 
Because of the bright showy colors anil their long blooming period the 
hardy Phlox are counted among the most highly prized perennials. Enor¬ 
mous heads of brilliant flowers produced on strong erect stems. Indis¬ 
pensable to the hardy border and for general landscape work; also a line 
cut flower. We have discarded many of the common varieties and offer hero 
only those we know will well repay our customers for the little care they 
require. They average 2 to 3 feet in height and bloom from June to October. 
B. COMPTE. Rich satiny amaranth red. Very brilliant. 
BRIDESMAID. White with crimson eye. 
ECLAIREUR. Violet-red. White eye. 
FIREBRAND. Brilliant orange-scarlet, sometimes almost vermilion. Probably the most 
brilliant of all perennial Phlox and a continuous bloomer. 
LA VAGUE. Immense conical heads. Mauve with cream eye. 
MRS. OHAS. DORR. The tall lavender Phlox of old-fashioned gardens. Will stand more 
neglect than other varieties. 
MRS. MILLY VAN HOBOKEN. Bright pink suffused mauve. Very free flowering; large 
loose heads. 
PANTHEON. Salmon-rose; extra large. 
RHEINLANDER. Salmon-pink with red eye; Immense trusses. 
R. P. STRUTHERS. Brilliant rosy-carmine with crimson eye. 
SIEBOLDI. Orange-scarlet with red eye. Profuse bloomer. 
VON LASSBERG. Pure snow white. The best of its color. 
PRICES. Your choice of the above 12 varieties in blooming size plants, at 30c 
each; 3 for 75c; or 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
MIXED PHLOX. Phlox plants in mixture of colors, our selection, unlabeled, 
at 3 for 60c; or $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
PERENNIAL PHLOX SEED. A select mixture of all colors. Pkt., 15c: 
2 pkts., 25c. 
EVERBLOOMING PHLOX 
MISS LINGARD. This grand variety starts blooming much earlier than the above 
described sorts and continues to flower until late in October. Handsome, long spikes 
of white flowers with lavender-pink.eye. Height about 2 feet. Admirably adapted for 
the flower garden and for cemetery planting. Perfectly hardy. Blooming size plants, 
30c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. , . 
MISS VERBOOM. Rose-pink form of Miss Lingard. Early flowered; dependable 
bloomer and free from disease. Blooming size plants, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
Dwarf or Creeping Phlox 
Pyrethrum Roseum (25c Each) 
Forms dense compact clumps 1 to inches in height and 18 inches across. 
April and May the plants are so completely covered with bloom that you can 
see the foliage. Requires absolutely no care and will thrive in soil so poor 
tie else will live. Useful for the rock garden, for borders to flower beds 
carpeting terraces and dry banks. 
BLUE HILL. Deep blue flowers. 
VIVID. Bright pink with bright red eye. 
ALBA Pure snow white flowers. 
Above three varieties, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
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PYRETHRUM 
ROSEUM (Painted Daisy), Mixed. 2 to 2y 2 feet, May-June. Fine, showy, well-rounded 
plants with finely cut fern-like foliage. The large, bright, daisy-like flowers are invaluable 
for cutting, being borne on long stems and lasting a long time. They range 1 
pure white and light pink to brilliant scarlet and dark red, with bright yellow center* ^1 ei- 
fectly hardy and easily grown. Pkt., 10c. Blooming size plants, 25c each, 3 tor , 
$1.75, postpaid. 
DOUBLE SELECTED. Seed saved from the finest double flowers, and a choice mixture of 
colors. When grown from seed, only a small percentage will come double the tirst year, tne 
balance will be semi-double and single. Pkt., 25c. 
DOUBLE PYRETHRUM. TROJAN. The results of our trials have proven this variety to be 
the best for garden cultivation in the North. Free flowering, dark pink, tall stems and a 
wonderful cut flower. Blooming size plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
Perennial Flower Seed Mixture 
25 Varieties, 10c 
Every garden should contain a good assortment of perennial plants, as they remain in 
the ground year after year and require very little care. An easy and inexpensive way 
of obtaining them is to send for our Perennial Flower Seed Package of ... varieties. 
Package, 10c; 3 for 25c; 7 for 50c, postpaid. 
Chinese Plume Grass 
(Miscanthus Sinensis.) This gorgeous plume grass grows to a height of 6 to 7 feet, with 
many mammoth silvery plumes. It is wonderfully showy for landscaping, used as a specimen 
clump or for backgrounds. Nothing adds more to the natural appearance ot a lily pool than 
a clump of ornamental grass as a background. This variety is one ot the finest for this pin 
pose. It is also fine for bouquets, lasting through the winter months. 40c each; 3 tor $1,110, 
12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
Double Pyrethrum 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO„ Galesburg, 
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