special Collection Offer 
12 Dwarf Hardy Perennial Flowers for Rock Garden 
or Border 
Alyssum saxatile compactnm; Armeria formosa; Aubrietia hybrids; 
Campanula carpatica; Cerastium tomentosum; Dianthus plumarius, 
Single Mixed; Helianthemum mutabile; Heuchera hybrids; Iberissem- 
pervirens; Linum perenne; Saponaria ocymoides, and Tunica saxifraga. 
7606 One pkt. each of these 12 separate varieties 
(12 pkts. in all, value $1.60) for only 
$ 1.00 
86 W. Atiee Burpee Co. 
Polyanthus, Giant Mixed 
Polyanthus 
{Primula veris elatior) |gl [rJ 
3859 Giant Mixed Very large flowers 
in clusters; orange, yellow, cream, white, 
pink, rose, crimson, lilac, purple, violet, 
etc. Excellent for beds, borders, and 
rock gardens. April and May. Grows in 
any soil or situation. 6 to 9 in. 
Pkt. 20jf; Vie oz. 40^; Vs oz. 75^. 
Primula- 
-Hardy Primroses |@] [0 3 
Beautiful early spring-flowering perennials with colorful blooms of varied 
forms. They prefer half-shade and rich, moist, but well-drained soil. Fine for 
edgings, borders, and rock gardens. 
3861 Auricula, Finest Mixed 
Many bright colors, including soft 
orange, copper-brown, and other 
pastel shades. The plants grow 6 in. 
tall and bloom during April and 
May* Flowers very fragrant. 
Pkt. 25)^; Vie oz. 85^; V^ oz. $1.50. 
3692 Beesiana Glowing velvety 
purple flowers with a large yellow 
eye. A charming species with woolly 
leaves. April and May. 15 to 18 in. 
Strong grower; free bloomer. 
Pkt. 35^; Yib oz. $1.00. 
4014 Bullesiana Hybrids Beauti¬ 
ful flowers in rose, orange, carmine, 
and blue shades. Erect growing. 15 
to 18 in. Effective when massed. 
Pkt.35f^; Vis oz. $1.00; Vs oz. $1.85. 
3860 Japonica, Mixed Bears sev¬ 
eral whorls of flowers on stems 6 to 
9 in. tall. Includes white, rose, pink, 
mauve and lavender. June. IK ft. 
Pkt. ISfi; Vis oz. 40^; Vs oz. 70^. 
Primula vulgaris 
3865 . Vulgaris {True English Primrose) 
Large, canary-yellow, fragrant blooms, 
one flower to a stem, are borne profusely 
on compact, neat plants 6 to 8 in. high. 
Flowers often appear before snow has 
gone. Pkt. 15^; Yie oz. 50^; Vs oz. 8 Sfi» 
4071 Cashmiriana One of the fin¬ 
est Primulas; flowers are a pleasing 
shade of lilac and borne in large 
round heads atop strong stems about 
10 in. tall. Very early blooming. 
Highly recommended. Pkt. 35(^; 
3 pkts. 900; V44 oz. $1.50. 
4072 Florindae A late flowering 
Primula, producing its large clusters 
of pendent bright yellow flowers 
from late June to late August, 60 
to 80 of these beautiful flowers have 
been borne on one plant. Strong 
growing; 3 to 4 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 250; Vis oz. 750. 
4073 Pulverulenia Bloom in late 
spring and early summer. The 
white-stemmed clusters of rich ruby- 
crimson flowers are most attractive. 
Showy and very effective, especially 
when planted in masses. 2K ft. tall. 
Pkt. 250; 3 pkts. 600; Vie oz. $1.00. 
Veris {elatior). See Polyanthus, 
listed separately above. 
Primula Cashmiriana 
Lychnis chalcedonica 
Lychnis Campionm 
Ea.sily and quickly grown from seed and 
will bloom the first year if seed is sown 
early. Bright and cheerful in the garden 
and fine for cutting. 
3954 Arckwrightii Brilliant shades of 
orange, scarlet, and salmon-pink; June. 
IK ft. tall. Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 450. 
3853 Chalcedonica (Maltese Cross) 
Fiery scarlet; each individual blossom 
forms a Maltese Cross. June and July. 
Grows 2 ft. high. Pkt. 100; V4 oz. 300. 
3863 HaageanaHybrids, Mixed Large 
blooms, 1 in. across, in shades of pink, 
rose, and scarlet. June and July. IK ft* 
Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 450; V4 oz. 750. 
Lobcllfl Cardinal Flower Qg] 3 
3843 Cardinalis Large blooms of flam¬ 
ing scarlet on long stems from July until 
September, Prefers moist soil and half¬ 
shade. Especially valuable for garden or 
border decoration. 2 to 3 ft. 
Pkt. 200; VSz oz. 600; Vie oz. $1.00. 
Lythrum 
Purple Loose-strife ^ 3 
3838 Roseum superbum Bright rosy 
lilac flowers on stately spikes, 3 to 4 ft. 
tall. Blooms profusely from July until 
September. Delights in a slightly moist 
soil and half-shade. 
Pkt. 100; V* oz. 400; Vi oz. 700. 
Ncpcta Ground Ivy [0 
3968 Mussini Pretty upright spikes of 
lavender-blue flowers cover the neat lit¬ 
tle bushes from May until September. 
Both foliage and flowers are aromatic. 
Pkt. 150; Vis oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
Pentstemon 
Bearded Tongue 
Pyramidal spikes of Gloxinia-like flow¬ 
ers from June to October. Striking. 
4058 Cobaea Very large flowers of the 
softest lavender with purple markings. 
2 ft. Pkt. 200; Vis oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
4059 Grandiflora Handsome, showy 
flowers of lilac-blue; very large and 
striking. Glaucous foliage. 2K ft. 
Pkt. 150; Vis oz. 400; Vi oz. 700. 
Physostegia 
American Heather 
False Dragonhead 
3862 Virginica gigantea Rosy lilac 
flowers resembling little Snapdragons on 
rigid, upright plants not unlike Heather. 
Also known as “Obedient Plant” be¬ 
cause the individual flowers may be 
placed at any angle or position and will 
remain as placed, July to September, 
3 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 400; Vi oz. 700. 
Platycodon Mariesii 
Piatycodon 
Balloon or Bellflower Ic] |@ 
3857 Mariesii Large, deep violet-blue, 
bell-shaped flowers somewhat like Cam¬ 
panulas. When in bud they are inflated 
like balloons. July until October. For 
border, cutting and rock garden. IK ft. 
Pkt. 150; Vis oz. 450; Vi oz. 800. 
