Blackberry Lily 
THE BLACKBERFfY LILY (Pardanthus) is an interesting, hardy, lily-like peren¬ 
nial plant, and an old garden favorite.- It is also sometimes called the “Leopard 
Flower.” Showy and attractive flowers; orange, spotted red; stems 2% to 4 feet 
high. Seed pods split in the autumn, leaving clusters of attractive, shining black, 
roundish seeds resembling a blackberry. Of easy culture, preferring a sunny loca¬ 
tion. Pkt., 15c. Blooming size plants, 35c each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
GOLDEN LILY (Hemerocallis Fulva). 2 to 3 ft. June-July. Rich orange-red with mahogany shadings. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.60, postpaid. 
LEMON LILY (Hemerocallis Flava). 3 ft. June. Beautiful lemon-yellow flowers, 3 to 4 inches in 
diameter, and delightfuUy fragrant. A fine cut flower. 25c each; 3 for 60c ; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
DWARF LEMON LILY (Hemerocallis Middendorhi). 18 inches. May. The earliest Lemon Lily. Blos¬ 
soms 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Fine for borders and rock gardens, 30c each; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.25, 
Japanese Day Lilies 
Hardy herbaceous perennials with handsome foliage and lily-like Blackberry 
flowers borne on graceful spikes. While they prove satisfactory in Lily 
either sun or full shade, they prefer a semi-shaded location. They will 
thrive in poor soil and w’ith very little care. 
BLUE PLANTAIN LILY (Funkia Caerulea). Their broad, massive foliage makes them attractive sub¬ 
jects for the border even when not in flower. Blue flowers in summer borne on spikes 2 feet high. 
FRAGRANT PLANTAIN LILY or WHITE DAY LILY (Funkia Plantaginea) . Their broad, massive, 
light green foliage makes them attractive subjects for the border even when not in flower. Clusters of 
large, pure white flowers borne on 2 foot stems in August and September. Very fragrant. 
VARreGATED PLANTAIN LILY. Flowers purplish mauve on 18 inch stems during August and Sep¬ 
tember. Foliage green with white margin. Very attractive at all times. Popular for borders and the 
rockery. 
PRICES —Your choice of the above three Japanese Day Lilies at 35c each; 3 for 85c; or 12 for $2.50, 
postpaid. 
Hemerocallis Day Lilies 
postpaid. 
Grow Lilies from Seed 
Lilies are easily grown from seed and very interesting at all stages of 
growth. By planting our seed mixture you will get a nice lot of varie¬ 
ties, the most of which will bloom the second year. Our Lily seed mixture is made up of the varieties offered on 
page 88. Pkt., 25c. 
Hungaria Canna 
CANNA SEED 
Fine mixture of 
varieties. Will 
bloom the first year from seed if planted 
3arly. Pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Burgess’ Gorgeous Cannas 
The Canna is the grandest of all bedding plants. Being of quick growth, and 
having a tropical appearance, make them popular in all sections of the country. 
They will thrive anywhere if our simple growing instructions are followed. These 
instructions will be inclosed with each order of Cannas. 
Select the varieties you want at 20c each; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.75; 
25 for $3.00, postpaid. 100 by express, not prepaid, $7.00. 
Green Leaved Varieties 
CITY OF PORTLAND. Glowing shade of pink; immense trusses. 3^ feet. 
EUREKA. Best white Canna; large, clear, waxy, creamy-white flowers. 4 feet. 
HUNGARIA. Magnificent flowers of purest rose-pink with satiny sheen. 3 feet. 
MME. CROZY. Large, brilliant scarlet flowers bordered golden yellow. Very 
attractive. 3% feet. 
MRS. A. F. CONARD. Large salmion-pink flowers in immense clusters. 4 feet. 
RICHARD WALLACE. Pure canary-yellow trusses. A strong grower and one of 
the largest flowered yellows. 4i/^ feet. 
THE PRESIDENT. Rich, glowing, cardinal scarlet blossoms of mammoth size. 
One of the most gorgeous Cannas. 5 feet. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. Deep, rich yellow with crimson dots. 5 feet. 
Cannas With Colored Foliage 
AMBASSADOR. Rich scarlet with bronze foliage. Exactly like The President ex¬ 
cept color of leaves. * 
KING HUMBERT. Massive heads of orange-scarlet, orchid-like flowers measuring 
6 to 8 inches across. Large heart-shaped leaves of purple-madder-brown over bronze. 
5 feet. 
SHENANDOAH. Large trusses of rose-pink flowers and ruby-red foliage. 3^/^ feet. 
WYOMING. Immense spikes of orange flowers with purplish-bronze foliage. 6 feet. 
PLANTING TABLE FOR 
CIRCULAR CANNA BEDS 
Diam. 
Center 
1st 
Row 
2nd 
Row 
3rd 
Row 
4th 
Row 
Total 
Plants 
4 ft. 
1 
5 
6 
6 ft. 
4 
9 
13 
8 ft. 
1 
7 
14 
22 
10 ft. 
1 
5 
12 
18 
36 
12 ft. 
3 
9 
15 
21 
48 
15 ft. 
3 
9 
15 
21 
28 
76 
Bargain Prices on Cannas 
All varieties of Cannas, correctly labeled as 
to variety, 20c each; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.75; 
25 for $3.00, postpaid. 100 by express, not 
prepaid, $7.00. 
Assorted colors, our selection, unlabeled, $1.50 
per dozen, postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 89 
