Everlasting Sea Lavender 
or Statice Latifolia 
2 feet. August—September. Tufts of leathery leaves close to the 
ground, from which spring immense branching plumes of purplish- 
blue flowers. Although a fine border plant, it is prized more as a 
dried flower for winter bouquets. Pkt., 10c. Blooming size plants, 
30c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Hardy Perennial Salvia 
We consider our improved strain of Salvia Pratensis so far supe¬ 
rior to other varieties that we have 
discontinued growing all other spe¬ 
cies of Hardy Salvias. Dwarf, bushy 
plants about 1 ft. high and 18 inches 
across, completely covered with 
bloom during the early summer 
months and scattered flowers later in 
the season. Seed of the Blue only, 
20c per packet. Blooming size plants 
of both Blue and White, 30c each; 
3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Statice Latifolia 
Hardy Salvia 
New Pink Hardy Salvia 
We offer for the first time this season a pink flowered form of Salvia Pra¬ 
tensis. The color is a pleasing shade of lilac-rose and the habit is exactly like 
the blue and white flowered forms listed above. Blooming size plants, 40c each; 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 
SALVIA COLLECTION If f o 1 . rtf n* 1 j t , 
Hardy Salvia—Blue, Pmk and White 
—for only 85c. 
Tritoma or Flame Flower 
PFITZER’S IMPROVED. 3 to 4 feet. The finest of all Tritomas, tlie flowers 
being larger than other varieties, on more upright stems, blooms more profusely 
and color is more intense. Many of the flowers measure 12 to 15 inches long by 
4 inches in diameter. They are dazzling scarlet, the lower half of flower being 
tinged with rich orange. A clump makes a striking show, surpassing the finest 
Canna for attractiveness. Bloom from August to October. If roots are covered during the severe 
winter weather, they will live safely from year to year. Blooming size plants, 35c each; 3 for 
85c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
TOWER OF GOLD. A new Tritoma which, other than color, is almost identical to Pfitzer’s 
Improved. The color is pure yellow. One of the most strikingly brilliant flowers for the 
perennial border and for cutting. Blooming size plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $3.50, 
postpaid. 
EARLY PERPETUAL-FLOWERING HYBRIDS. The first of the Tritomas to bloom; massive 
flower spikes 3 feet tall; flowers of various colors, ranging from pale yellow to deep orange- 
scarlet. Pkt., 10c. 
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 25 Varieties. 
Package, 10c; 3 for 25c; 7 for 50c, postpaid. 
Tritoma 
CREEP ING TH YMES 
Plant Between 
_Your Stepping Stones___ 
THYMUS COCCI NE A. Small, creeping, ever¬ 
green plant for edging and for planting between 
stepping stones; dark green leaves that turn pur¬ 
ple in autumn and remain ornamental throughout 
the winter. In early summer the plant is covered 
with crimson flowers. Blooming size plants, 30c 
each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
WOOLLY THYME. Small, gray-green, woolly 
leaves; pink flowers in early summer. A very de¬ 
sirable variety. Blooming size plants, 30c each; 
3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Feverfew 
FEVERFEW (Matricaria). 18 inches. June-Oc- 
tober. A free-flowering hardy perennial plant, pro¬ 
ducing fine, double white flowers resembling pom¬ 
pon Chrysanthemums. One of the best all-season 
cut flowers. Pkt., 10c. 
Trollius or Globe Flower 
Spring and summer blooming plants on the But¬ 
tercup order that are becoming more popular each 
year. The plants form neat tufts of dark green, 
finely cut foliage sending up their graceful blooms 
on one to two foot stems. They will do well in 
either sun or shade and make ideal cut flowers. 
EARLIEST OF ALL. . The earliest variety to 
bloom. Flowers range from clear yellow to orange. 
35c each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
ORANGE PRINCE. Very large flowers of bright 
orange. An excellent variety and highly recom¬ 
mended. 35c each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $2.50, post¬ 
paid. 
Blazing Star(Liatris Scariosa) 
One of the showiest perennials; purple flowers 
borne in immense spikes 4 to 6 feet high. Blooms 
appear in August and September, remaining in 
bloom a long time. One of the best fall blooming 
perennials and fine for cutting. Blooming size 
plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
Trollius 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO. f Galesburg, Michigan 
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