GLADIOLUS IN MIXTURE 
Glory Mixture 
The finest mixture we have ever offered containing hundreds 
of different colors, shades and varieties. This mixture contains 
more varieties than any other we have ever known. Try some 
of these bulbs this year and be convinced. 
LARGE BULBS. 10 for 50c; 25 for $1.00; 100 for $3.00, 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, $11.00 per 500 ; $20.00 per 
1 , 000 . 
Rainbow Garden 
25 Different Varieties 
We do not have room to offer all of the beautiful varieties 
we grow so we have made up what we believe to be the finest 
assortment of Gladiolus ever put up in one package. Each va¬ 
riety will be properly labeled so you will know just what you 
are planting. 
The collection will contain one 'each'of i35’ud4ff®reilt:ivarieties 
and will not include any of the varieties listed in this catalog. 
^All large blooming size bulbs. One collection (25 large bulbs), 
$2.00, postpaid; 3 collections for $5.00. 
Bargain Mixture 
Our Bargain Mixture contains the same assortment of colors 
and varieties found in the Glory Mixture. The only difference 
is in the size of the bulbs. They are smaller, but all blooming 
size. 
10 for 30c; 25 for 60c; 100 for $1.75, postpaid. By express, 
not prepaid, $6.50 per 500 ; $12.00 per 1,000. 
Butterfly Mixture 
The name “Butterfly” applies to the Primulinus Hybrid Gladi¬ 
olus. While the flowers are smaller than the Grandiflorus or 
Large Flowered type, they are ten days to two weeks earlier and 
produce colors not known in any other type. Our mixture con¬ 
tains several dozen varieties and is sure to please. 
LARGE BULBS. 10 for 50c; 25 for $1.00; 100 for $3.00, 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, $11.00 per 500 ; $20.00 per 
1 , 000 . 
GLADIOLUS SEED 
Glads are easily grown from seed. New varieties are 
produced in that way. If seed is planted early, some will 
bloom the first year. Pkt., lOc. 
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Cactus Dahlias 
Cactus Dahlias are ideal for cutting; they ale profuse bloomers 
and because of the fantastic formation of the blooms they are very 
striking in bouquets. 
CATHERINE ALEXANDER 
sesses a most unusual and desirable color blending, a silvery old- 
rose to salmon with slight tints of delicate rose-mulberry. Excellent 
long stiff stems, dwarf grower, one of the most beautiful. 50c each. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE gfS 
mine-pink. Early and very free flowering. An old variety, but still 
one of the best sellers. 35c each. 
npM \A/P'^T Exquisite rich yellow, blending to 
HiO 1 golden-orange. One of the loveliest 
straight Cactus Dahlias. 35c each. 
Rich crimson-red. Dwarf bushy 
plants; very abundant flowering; 
straight, tightly quilled petals. 35c each. 
CLITDf pY RROWN amber to golden brown. 
Vt Long stems, very free flowering, 
large flowers, slightly incurved formation. 50c each. 
Of TMCPT 0\A/ Flaming orange blending to golden yel- 
1 VJlI-ivy YV low. Wonderfully attractive; excellent 
keeper; fine stiff stems. A great favorite for cutting. 35c each. 
•yAI fCl^ AW Brilliant crimson-red with gold near base of 
* petals. In addition to the usual petals, this 
creation has very tiny thread-like inner petals, which curl and 
twist giving it an entirely different and unique appearance. Very 
abundant bloomer, and a most desirable novelty. 75c each. 
QPPT^lAf OFPPP above seven Cactus 
v/a r tilX Dahlias for only $2.10, postpaid. 
REINE CAYEUX 
Cactus Dahlia Talisman 
Pompon Dahlia Jessica 
MINIATURE POMPON DAHLIAS 
Pompon Dahlias are perfectly formed, miniature, ball type flowers from 
one to two inches across. Bloom continuously from July until frost. Not 
uncommon to find twenty-five to fifty flowers open at one time on a single 
plant. No group of Dahlias will give you more cut flowers than the 
Pompons. 
AMBER QUEEN. Exquisite blending of amber to apricot; most abundant bloomer; 
long stiff stems; ideal for cutting. 25c each. 
BELLE OF SPRINGFIELD. One of the tiniest of the tiny. Brilliant brick-red flowers 
on neat bushy plants. Twenty inches tall; ideal for bedding or planting among perennials; 
sixty to a hundred flowers on one plant. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
CARDINAL. Brilliant cardinal red. One of the brightest reds grown; ‘ly^ to 3 feet tall; 
free flowering. 30c each. 
DEW DROP. White daintily blending to a lovely clear lavender; onei of the most beau¬ 
tiful. Long stiff stems. 35c each. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. The brightest, richest, deepest yellow in Pompons. Very tall grower, 
free flowering. 25c each. 
JESSICA. Color, amber yellow, edged and tipped with red. One of the most popular 
of this class, and about the freest bloomer. Very attractive. 30c each. 
LITTLE DOROTHY. Blush, occasionally blotched and variegated in every conceivable 
manner with yellow and reddish orange. Very attractive and different. 35c each. 
POMPON MIXTURE. In addition to the above, we have many varieties of Pompons 
that we put up in a special collection of 6 bulbs, each a different variety of our selection. 
One collection (6 bulbs), 75c; 2 collections (12 bulbs), $1.25, postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 91 
