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 25 different varieties 
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., 10c; *4 oz., 50c. 
Plant Dahlias in rows 3 to 4 feet apart by 1 *4 to 2 feet in the row. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS 
Cactus Dahlias are ideal for cutting; they are profuse bloomers 
and because of the fantastic formation of the blooms they are very 
striking in bouquets. 
ANDREAS HOFER. One of the earliest of all Dahlias, blossom¬ 
ing early in July and continuing until frost. An ideal garden and 
cut-flower Dahlia. A pleasing shade of rose-pink, blending toward 
yellow at the center. Unquestionably the best pink Cactus in cul¬ 
tivation today. Excellent stems; ideal keeper after cut. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25. 
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. Delicate apricot, shading to car¬ 
mine-pink. Early and very free flowering. An old variety, but still 
one of the best sellers. 35c each ; 3 for 90c. 
ELKRIDGE (Semi-Cactus). The lovely pure waxy whiteness of 
this rare variety makes it the most outstanding white for cutting and 
decorative purposes. Stems often three feet long. The finest pure 
clear white we have seen, producing very large flowers, most 
abundantly. 75c each ; 3 for $2.00. 
EMMA MARIE (Semi-Cactus). White, shading and blending to 
lavender-pink. Very beautiful and a good cut flower. 75c each; 
3 for $2.00. 
GOLEN WEST. Exquisite rich yellow, blending to golden-orange. 
One of the loveliest straight Cactus Dahlias. 35c each ; 3 for 90c. 
SUNSET GLOW. Flaming orange blending to golden yellow. 
Wonderfully attractive: excellent keeper; fine stiff stems. A great 
favorite for cutting. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
TALISMAN. 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 differ¬ 
ent and unique appearance. Very abundant bloomer, and a most 
desirable novelty. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
Cppl^lAI OF'F’F'1? One each the above seven Cactus 
vrrLIx Dahlias for only $2.85, postpaid. 
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Cactus Dahlia Talisman 
Pompon Dahlia Jessica 
MINIATURE POMPON DAHLIAS 
Fompon 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 ; 3 for 60c. 
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 peren¬ 
nials; sixty to a hundred flowers on one plant. 35c each ; 3 for 90c. 
DEW DROP. White daintily blending to a lovely clear lavender; one of the most beau¬ 
tiful. Long, stiff stems. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. The brightest, richest, deepest yellow in Pompons. Very tall 
grower, free flowering. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
JESSICA. Color, amber yellow, edged and tipped with red. One of the most popular of 
this class, and about the freest bloomer. Very attractive. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
LITTLE DOROTHY. Blush, occasionally blotched and variegated in every conceivable 
manner with yellow and reddish orange. Very attractive and different. 25c each; 3 for 
60c. 
PRINCE CHARMING. Rich, bright purple, on long stems. Extra good for cutting. 
25c eftch* 3 Tor 60c 
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 selec¬ 
tion. One collection (6 bulbs), 75c; 2 collections (12 bulbs), $1.25, postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO.. Galesburg, Michigan 
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