The adaptabiliiy of perennial flowers for various purposes makes them essential and permanent features of the garden 
Perennial Flower Seeds 
Perennial Flowers are the hardy, permanent ones that live for years. Plants 
grow to the flowering stage each year and die down again to the roots, which 
remain alive but dormant until the next season. Some perennials will flower 
the first year from seed if it is sown early, although two seasons are usually 
required. Perennials are most important flowers in the garden. With proper 
selection they can be had in bloom from early in the spring until late in the 
fall, beginning with the lovely, dainty Rainbow Rock Cress (Aubrietia), Golden 
Alyssum, Siberian Wallflower, Columbine, and many others, ending the season 
with the fall Chrysanthemums. Cultural directions are given on every bag. 
The Burpee leaflet, “Perennials from Seed,” will be sent free upon request. 
Average heights and blooming season are given in the descriptions for 
each class: some variation is natural in different localities. 
Explanation of Keys: 
To make selection easy for you, we have 
indicated the principal purpose of dif¬ 
ferent flowers with the following marks; 
Especially desirable for cutting. 
m Succeeds in dry or sandy soil. 
Prefers moist, well-drained soil. 
[R] Highly prized for rock gardens. 
O Succeeds in or prefers semi-shade. 
S For climbing on string, wire, etc. 
Achillea, The Pearl 
Achillea MUfoii ^ 
3702 The Pearl Clusters of small, 
double white pompon Chrysanthemum¬ 
like flowers from June to September; 
profuse bloomer. Fine for cutting. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 15^; Vie oz. 40(^; Ys oz. 70^. 
Agrostemma 
Rose Campion, Mullein Pink O 
3704 Coronaria, Mixed Silvery foli- 
aged plants with showy blood-red, white, 
and violet flowers from June to Septem¬ 
ber. Fine for cutting and borders. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 100; V4 oz. 250; Yz oz. 400. 
Ampelopsis Boston ivy § 
3708 Veitchii Rapid-growing climber 
clinging to brick or stone. Dark green, 
three-lobed leaves which turn to crim¬ 
son in the fall. Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250. 
Anthemis 
Yellow Marguerite, Chamomile ^ [51 
3711 Kelwayii Yellow Golden yellow 
Daisy-like flowers from July until frost. 
Does well in poor soil. Fine for cutting. 
2 ft. Pkt. 100; Ys oz. 300; V4 oz. 500. 
76 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
Arenana sandwort m 
3632 Montana Dwarf, tufted plants, 
a foot or so across, covered with large, 
silvery white flowers in April and May. 
Excellent for edgings and rock gardens 
in sunny and dry, sandy locations. 6 in. 
Pkt. 250; Vi2 oz. 600; Vic oz. $1.00. 
Alyssum 
Rock Madwort, Gold Dust |R] [51 
Charming and attractive dwarf plants 
for rock gardens and edge of borders. 
Bloom freely in early spring. Do well in 
poor, dry soil and sunny locations. 
3918 Argenteum Dense bushy plants, 
12 to 15 in. tall, with yellow flowers all 
through the summer; leaves silvery on 
reverse side. Pkt. 150; Ys oz. 500. 
3706 Saxatile compactum (Basket of 
Gold) Brilliant golden yellow flowers 
borne so profusely as to hide the plants 
completely. Very popular. 9 to 12 in. 
Pkt. 100; Yi oz. 350; Yz oz. 600. 
3630 Saxatile sulphureum An excel¬ 
lent Alyssum, 12 to 16 in. tall, covered 
witn bright sulphur-yellow flowers for a 
long period in the early spring. 
Pkt. 150; Ys oz. 350; Ya oz. 600. 
3631 Rock Garden Rare Species 
Mixed Choice assortment of dwarf va¬ 
rieties that will make an attractive dis¬ 
play over a long period. Vary from 4 to 
16 in. in height. Just as desirable for 
border as for rock-garden planting. 
Pkt. 200; Vis oz. 500; Ys oz. 850. 
Alyssum saxatile compactum 
Anchusa myosotidiflora 
Anchusa Bugioss [ci 3 
The Italica varieties grow 4 to 5 ft. tall, 
much branched, with many large blue 
Forget-Me-Not-like flowers in June and 
July; will do well in rather dry situa¬ 
tions. Myosotidiflora is dwarf and 
blooms in April and May. All do best 
in partial shade and well-drained soil. 
Valuable blue flower for the border. 
3710 Italica Dropmore Large; rich 
blue. Pkt. 100; V4oz. 250; Vi oz. 450. 
3906 Italica Lissadell Clear Gentian- 
blue. Pkt. 150; Ys oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
3626 Myosotidiflora [Rj Distinct, dwarf 
species with bright blue Forget-Me- 
Not-like flowers during April and May. 
1 ft. Pkt. 300; Vis oz. 800; Ys oz. $1.40. 
Arnfc3 Mountain Tobacco 
3638 Montana [g] Very colorful Alpine 
plant with showy flower heads of bright 
yellow, 3 or 4 together, about 2 in. in 
diameter. The Daisy-like flowers are 
borne very profusely in July. Fine for 
rock gardens, borders or cutting. 
Pkt. 150; Vis oz. 400; Ys oz. 700. 
