Delphinium or Hardy 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 flower¬ 
ing they will bloom throughout the summer and fall. 
Giant English Hybrids 
The English Hybrid Delphinium is unquestionably one of the 
most beautiful hardy plants in 
existence. Our stock has been 
grown from seed collected from 
the finest collections of named va¬ 
rieties 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 combinations and blend¬ 
ings of mauve, pink, lavender, 
etc. Those who desire to improve 
on their already prized borders 
cannot afford to overlook these 
superior hybrids. 5-7 ft. Pkt., 
25c; Ys oz., 60c; % oz., $1.00. 
Cliveden Beauty 
Clear sky blue flowers on tall 
strong stems. A Belladonna va¬ 
riety that is a marked improve¬ 
ment over its parent in every 
way. We do not hesitate to say 
that it is the best of the Bella¬ 
donna strains. 4-5 ft. Pkt., 
15c; Ys oz., 50c. Blooming size 
plants, 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 
for $2.00, postpaid. 
Lamartine 
The rich indigo flowers appear 
in June and continue into Octo¬ 
ber. Its branching habit will give 
you from 10 to 12 spikes of 
bloom. A thoroughly satisfactory 
Delphinium that should be in ev¬ 
ery garden. 5-6 ft. Pkt., 25c; 
1/16 oz., 60c; Ys oz., $1.00. 
“Hollyhock” Blooming size plants, 30c each ; 
Delphinium 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Geum 
Hollyhock or Wrexham Hybrids 
Recent developments in this new race of Delphinium is rap¬ 
idly 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 English Hybrids. 4-6 
ft. Pkt., 25c; 1/16 oz., 60c; Ys oz., $1.00. Blooming size 
plants, 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Selected Double Hybrids 
Through years of crossing and selecting we have developed an 
extra select strain of large flowered double Delphinium. The in¬ 
dividual blooms are often 2 inches across. They range in color 
through various shades of blue, pink and purple, most of them 
combining two or more shades in the same flower. The flower 
spikes grow 1 Yi to 3 feet long on plants 4 to 6 feet high. 
To insure our customers only the very best of this select strain 
our fields are carefully rogued to remove all inferior plants. In 
a field of 10,000 plants we hardly find two plants alike. Field 
grown, blooming size plants, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Chinese or Butterfly 
A very pretty variety with fine feathery foliage and intense 
gentian blue or pure white flowers in open panicles. iy 2-2 ft. 
Seed and plants in mixture of colors only. Pkt., 10c; Ys oz., 
25c. Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75, 
postpaid. 
White Iceberg 
Large spikes of pure white flowers that make a very pleas¬ 
ing contrast when planted with other varieties. 4-5 ft. Pkt., 
25c; 1/16 oz., 60c; Ys oz., $1.00. Blooming size plants, 30c 
each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Burgess’ Choice Geums 
Geums belong to the Rose family, are very sliowy, and are free-flow¬ 
ering, producing a wealth of attractive flowers. Prized for cutting. 
BORISII. 1 ft. The ever-green foliage and ever-blooming habits 
of Borisii make it one of the showiest and finest of the Geums. The 
vivid orange-scarlet flowers are produced in abundance from May to 
October on 8 to 12 inch stems. Pkt., 20c. Blooming size plants, 35c 
each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
LADY STRATHEDEN. 2 ft. Large double, golden yellow flowers 
produced from June to August. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 40c. 
MRS. BRADSHAW. 2 ft. Large, showy, double flowers of orange- 
scarlet from June to August. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 35c. 
OUTDOOR FERNS 
Hardy Ferns do well in shady and half-shady 
places in the garden and park, and are often useful 
for growing close to houses, in corners which are too 
dark for most plants. Ferns do best in light soils 
containing much vegetable matter, so it is always 
best to work a considerable amount of leaf mould 
into the soil of a fern bed. The common notion that 
Ferns require wet or almost swampy conditions is not 
well founded, as they will do nicely under ordinary 
garden treatment in the matter of moisture. 
We have a fine assortment of Hardy Perennial 
Ferns, and sell them in a fine mixture of varieties at 
3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
LILY 9 FEET TALL 
Irene Belteky, 4303 W. 143 St., Cleveland, Ohio, 
writes: “I am enclosing a photo of the beautiful 
Philippine Lily. I have never before seen such a 
beautiful lily. It is 9 feet tall.” 
For description of this lily see page 88. 
Hardy or Outdoor Ferns 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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