Burpee's Giant Spencer Sweet Peas 
Varieties are arranged in each color class from deep to light shades 
Blue 
3412 Blue Bird A really true blue Sweet Pea. 
3466 Fordhook Blue Charming rich azure or light 
violet-blue. Outstanding in its color class. Pkt. 15^; 
1/2 oz. 20^; oz. 350; 4 ozs. 850; 1/2 lb. $1.40; lb. $2.50. 
3150 Bountiful* (Multifiora) Five, 6 or 7 large blue 
flowers are produced to the stem when plants are well grown. 
Pkt. 250; V 2 oz. $1.35; oz. $2.25. 
3594 Burpee Blue* {Ruffled) Distinct, deep blue, bright 
and clear; uniform throughout. Flowers are large, beauti¬ 
fully waved, heavily ruffled. Pkt. 200; 1/2 oz. 350; 
oz. 600; 4 ozs. $2.00; V 2 lb. $3.50; lb. $6.00. 
3415 Amethyst Bright amethyst-blue. Very clear. 
3152 Lady Lilford* Most attractive, light silvery blue 
which deepens in color towards the margins. Flowers are 
large and beautifully frilled. Pkt. 200; V 2 oz. 350; oz. 600; 
4 ozs. $2.00; lb. $3.50; lb. $6.00. 
3421 Glen Eagles Fascinating light lavender-blue. 
Pkt. 150; V^oz. 200; oz. 350; 4 ozs. 850; lb. $1.40. 
3545 Capri* Beautiful light blue; long stems, vigorous 
grower. Extra fine and most desirable. 
Dark Blue 
3563 Flagship* Deep navy blue flowers of large size 
artistically placed on long stems. Silver Medal Winner, 
Scottish National Sweet Pea Society. Pkt. 150; y^ oz. 250; 
oz. 400; 4 ozs. $1.25; lb. $2.25; lb. $4.00. 
3434 Commander Godsall Deep violet-blue. 
3507 The Admiral Dark navy blue. Long stems. 
Flaked and SfrSped 
3616 Nouyelle Standard flaked and picoteed royal blue 
on cream; wings watered and flaked blue. Striking. 
3588 The Clown Crimson markings on pure white 
ground; well-defined picotee edge. Showy and unique. 
3494 Fantasy Rich chocolate-maroon markings on a 
cream ground. Odd but pleasing color combination. 
3149 Salmon Fantasy* Distinct new color in the 
flaked group—a pleasing shade of salmon rose-pink set off 
by the white of the standard and the inside of the wings. 
Hew for 1939. Pkt. 250; V 2 oz. $1.35; oz. $2.25. 
3495 Felix White striped chestnut-red. Very unusual. 
3572 Senator Heliotrope striped claret. Unique. 
3406 America ivory-white striped crimson-red. A de¬ 
lightful color combination suggesting the stripes of the 
American flag. Quite different from the usual colorings. 
Special Advertising Offers 
6 Popular Sweet Peas 
In our advertisements this year we are making a sen¬ 
sational offer of Burpee’s Famous Sweet Peas to make 
new friends; we repeat it here so that old friends, as 
well as new, may take advantage of this bargain. A 
lovely collection of six beautiful named varieties, in¬ 
cluding Karnes (white), Bonnie Lassie (salmon- 
pink on cream). Fiery Cross (scarlet-cerise). Bril¬ 
liant Rose, Powerscourt (lavender), and Blue Bird. 
7613 6 Pkts. One full-size pkt. each 
(regular value 650) for only 
7616 1 Oz. of each (value $1.60) for $ 1.00 
(This offer does not apply to any other varieties.) 
Maroon 
3576 The Sultan* Rich velvety black-maroon. The 
largest and best of its color. Splendid. Pkt. 150; V 20 Z. 200; 
oz. 350; 4 ozs. 850; V 2 lb. $1.40; lb. $2.50. 
3591 Warrior The popular chocolate-maroon. 
3555 Loch Lomond Deep mahogany-red or maroon 
brightened by a decided lustrous sheen. 
Purple and Mauve 
3521 Regal Purple Royal purple with ruby-rose sheen 
which adds greatly to its attractiveness. 
3457 Floradale Purple Lovely true purple shade of 
charming softness. Showy and attractive. 
3585 Ruffled Purple* A rich glowing shade of purple 
which is enlivened by a sheen of rose over both standard 
and wings. Beautifully ruffled. Pkt. 150; V 2 oz. 250; 
oz. 400; 4 ozs. $1.00; lb. $1.75; lb. $3.00. 
3431 Chieftain Pure satiny mauve free from any purple 
shading. Showy and attractive. 
3581 Ruffied IVIaUVe* Extremely ruffled blooms of a 
pleasing shade of pure mauve slightly lighter towards the 
edge of the standard and v/ings. Pkt. 200; V 2 oz. 350; 
oz. 600; 4 ozs. $2.00; lb. $3.50; lb. $6.00. 
3579 Abundance* {MuUiJlora) A most appropriate - 
name for this “many flowered’’ Sweet Pea—when grown 
well, they produce 5, 6 or 7 flowers to the stem. The color 
of the good sized flowers is a bright, clear mauve, approach¬ 
ing the deep shade of certain Cattleya Orchids. 
Pkt. 150; yz oz. 400; oz. 700; 4 ozs. $2.25; 1/2 lb. $4.00. 
3568 Ruffled Orchid Warm lavender-pink with a 
pastel-mauve sheqn that produces an orchid shade. 
Pkt. 150; V 2 <>z. 250; oz. 400; 4 ozs. $1.00; lb. $1.75. 
Any of the above, except where quoted: Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 150; oz. 250; 4 ozs. 750; Vi lb. $1.25; lb. $2.25. 
Burpee*s Special Blends or Mixtures of Sweet Peas 
3599 The Burpee Blend Mixture 
A carefully composed blend or mixture of the very finest 
Sweet Peas, including all colors, which are represented in the 
right quantity of each to give a colorful display. Pkt. 100; 
Vi oz. 150; oz. 250; 4 ozs. 600; Vi lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 
3601 Burpee’s Novelty Mixture 
There is real fascination in growing this novelty mixture, as 
it includes all the finest new named Giant Sweet Peas in a 
wide assortment of exquisite colors. Each variety is grown 
separately (not in a general mixture) and then properly 
blended according to color values. Unequalled. Pkt. 150; 
V^ 2 C>z. 250; oz. 400; 4 ozs. $1.00; Vi lb. $1.75; lb. $3.00. 
3598 Burpee’s Giant Ruffled Mixed 
Ruffled Sweet Peas originated on Burpee’s Floradale Farms 
in California and represent the latest and most marvelous 
improvement ever made. The flowers are large, duplexed, 
and so much ruffled as to appear double. It includes all 
the named varieties introduced and offered on page 48 of 
this book, as well as unnamed sorts of which we do not have 
as yet sufficient stock to offer separately. Pkt. 200; 
Vi oz. 350; oz. 600; 4 ozs. $2.00; Vi lb. $3.50; lb. $6.00. 
3620 Fantasy Mixture 
Composed entirely of Giant Spencers, but instead of the 
flowers being of solid colors, they are beautifully striped, 
flaked or feathered in two or more colors. The color range 
is varied and unique; sure to attract attention. Pkt. 100; 
V^ oz. 150; oz. 250; 4 ozs. 750; Vi lb. $1.25; lb. $2.25. 
3600 Light Shades Mixed 
Most pleasing shades of pink, light cerise, lavender, light 
bl ue, flaked, striped, in addition to white and cream. Pkt. 100; 
V^ oz. 150; oz. 250; 4 ozs. 750; Vi lb. $1.25; lb. $2.25. 
3603 Cupid Spencer Mixed 
Lovely large blooms of true Spencer form, borne profusely 
on small trailing plants growing not more than 9 in. tall. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 250; oz. 400; 4 ozs. $1.25; Vi lb. $2.25. 
3371 Grandiflora, Choice Mixed 
For those who prefer the old-fashioned, non-waved, swCetly 
scented Grandiflora Sweet Peas we offer this well-balanced 
mixture of many colors. Flowers are smaller in size and 
somewhat stiffer in appearance than our Giant .Sweet Peas. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 350; Vi lb. 600; lb. $1.00. 
Burpee's Early Flowering Sweet Peas are offered on the next two pages. 
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