BUSH BITTERSWEET 
(Euonymus Europaeus). 15 ft. Large, erect shrub; yellow 
flowers in nodding clusters in May, followed by rose colored 
berries. In the fall the berries open to display the orange col¬ 
ored seeds in the same manner as the common Bittersweet or 
Celastrus, and hang on until mid-winter. The leaves turn crim¬ 
son-scarlet in fall. 1% to 2 feet, 35c each; 3 for 90c, post¬ 
paid. By express, not prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 60c; 3 to 4 feet, 70c. 
Fern-Leaved Sumac 
RHUS, Typhina Laciniata. 10 feet. Beautiful fern-like foli¬ 
age of deep green, which, in the fall, turns to shades of golden 
yellow and brilliant red. Especially effective if placed in the 
rear of lower shrubs. Flowers are borne during June and July 
in dense terminal panicles, followed by red fruits which are 
attractive in the autumn and winter. Extremely hardy; will 
thrive in any soil, even in dry, barren spots where little else 
will grow. 1 to 2 feet, 35c each ; 3 for 90c, postpaid. By ex¬ 
press, not prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 45c; 3 to 4 feet, 60c. 
ROSE ACACIA 
(Robinia Hispida). & ft. One of the most striking of all 
spring flowering shrubs. The pea-shaped flowers of rose-pur¬ 
ple are produced in May and June in loose panicles giving the 
impression of a cluster of sweet peas. 1 to 2 feet, 30c each • 
3 for 75c, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 
3 to 4 feet, 70c. 
Tree and Shrub Seeds 
We have received so many requests for seeds of hardy 
Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Evergreens that we are offering this 
year a list of varieties that are easily grown from seed. 
Complete instructions will be sent with each order. 
Ailanthus 
Althea, mixed colors 
Amorpha (False Indigo) 
Arbor Vitae, American 
Ash, American 
Boston Ivy 
Catalpa Speciosa 
Fir, Douglas 
Honeysuckle, Tart, mixed 
Mulberry, Russian 
Pine, Austrian 
Pine, Mugho 
Pine, Scotch 
Pine, White 
Purple Fringe 
Red Bud 
Russian Olive 
Silver Linden 
Spruce, Colorado Blue 
Spruce, Norway 
Trumpet Vine 
Virginia Creeper 
Select the varieties you want at 20c per pkt., 3 pkts. for 
40c; 8 pkts. for $1.00, postpaid. 
Edible Berried Shrub 
ELDERBERRY. Highly prized as an ornamental shrub 
and for its edible berries. The large, creamy-white flower 
heads are delightfully fragrant. The berries are excellent for 
pies and jellies. Grows 6 to 8 feet, and thrives on any soil. 
Strong plants, 35c each; 3 for 70c, postpaid. 
French Pussy Willow 
(3 for 60c) 
Tamarix (Feather Tree) 
AFRICANA. 10 feet. Fine feathery foliage 
like that of Juniper. Delicate pink flowers, 
borne profusely on graceful drooping 
branches, which have red bark. Hardy and 
will thrive in almost any situation ; will do 
well in the poorest, dry, sandy soil. A 
beautiful shrub. 1% to 2 feet, 35c each ; 
3 for 90c, postpaid. By express, not pre¬ 
paid, 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
HISPIDA (Spanish Tamarix). 4 ft. A 
densely bushy shrub. Flowers bright coral- 
pink, produced in extra large upright pani¬ 
cles in mid-summer. Finely feathered foli¬ 
age. A very striking shrub both in and out 
of bloom. iy 2 to 2 feet, 35c each; 3 for 90c, 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 2 to 3 
ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
Weigela 
HORTENSE RUBRA. 5 feet. One 
of the few red flowered Weigelas 
that have been found perfectly 
hardy. Showy, bright carmine red, 
bell-shaped flowers in early summer. 
1 to 2 feet, 45c each; 3 for $1.00, 
postpaid. 
Weigela 
HENDERSONI. 5 feet. Deep rose, bell-shaped flowers in great profusion during May and June. 
A robust and healthy shrub that will grow in either sun or partial shade. 1 to 2 feet, 30c each; 
3 for 75c, postpaid. 
VARIEGATED. 4 feet. Leaves variegated, green, yellow and pink. Flowers delicate rose and 
pink. A charming shrub. 1 to 2 feet, 35c each; 3 for 90c, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 2 
to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
French Pussy Willow 
10 feet. Not the wild pussy willow but a cultivated variety that has made a sensation wherever 
it has been shown. Branches of this variety have been selling at retail during the winter months 
in cities at from $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen. You Can Grow Them on Your Own Lawn. Enjoy these 
dainty silvery flowers every winter. A beautiful round shrub in summer. Wherever you have room 
for a Lilac or Snowball, you have room for a Pussy Willow. Use them for tall screens or back¬ 
grounds. Cut the ends of the branches in January or February. Place them indoors in a vase of 
water. Watch them unfold their large catkins of silvery pink, from 1 to 2 inches long. They will 
repay you many times their cost in pleasure. 1 to 2 feet, 25c each; 3 for 60c, postpaid. By ex¬ 
press, not prepaid, 2 to 3 ft., 45c; 3 to 4 ft., 55c. 
SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE SIZE SHRUBS 
To those who order large shrubs in dozen lots, we can make the following prices: 
45c and 50c Shrubs .$4.00 per doz. j 65c and 70c Shrubs .$6.00 per doz. 
55c and 60c Shrubs .$5.00 per doz. | 75c to 80c Shrubs .$7.00 per doz. 
The above prices are for shrubs listed on pages 100, 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105 only, and do not apply to plants listed on 
other pages. You may select the varieties you want from the above named six pages, but your order must be for one dozen or 
more of the shrubs quoted at the above prices in order for you to take advantage of this offer. Shrubs are sent by express, 
not prepaid, when ordered at these special dozen rates. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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