CALENDULAS 
Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper), 
Double Camellia- 
Flowered. Symmetrical, bu.shy 
plants, about 2 feet in height, 
with gorgeous masses of beauti¬ 
ful, brilliant-colored, very dou¬ 
ble flowers. Easily grown; also 
suitable for pot culture. Blooms 
throughout the summer and early 
fall. Pkt., 8 c: % oz., 25c; 1/2 
oz., 40c. 
Amaranthus 
(Rainbow Plant) 
CAUDATUS (Love Lies Bleed¬ 
ing). Blood red; drooping 3 feet. 
I’kt., 8c; 1/4 oz., 25c. 
PRINCE’S FEATHER (Cruen- 
t'ls). Dark red, feathgry heads, 
drooping like a large ostrich 
plume. Pkt., 8c: ^/4 oz., 25c. 
TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat). 
Beautiful plant, growing 3 to 5 
feet high, with ornamental leaves 
Tariegated in red, yellow and 
green. The large attractive flow¬ 
er-heads are bright crimson. 
Pkt., lOc; 1/4 oz., 25c. 
MIXED. Many kinds mixed. 
Pkt., 8c: 1/4 oz., 25c: 1/^ oz., 40c. 
For Cut Flowers and 
Abundance of Blooms 
The Calendula is one of the best and showiest free flowering 
hardy annuals. Blooms from early summer until killed by 
frost. Valuable also for pot culture. 
FINE MIXED. Yellow, orange, orange-red, and striped; all 
double flowers. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 20c: oz., 35c; i/4 lb., $1.00. 
A|» A beautiful variety which is a de- 
c wi cided improvement in Calendulas. 
"CThe flowers are large and double 
throughout. The long, strong stems 
make it unexcelled for cutting. Its color is a fascinating 
shade of rich, brilliant orange, with a scarlet sheen. Pkt., lOc; 
Vi oz., 25c; Vs oz., 40c. 
p Ani^ A beautiful departure from the conventional form 
of Calendula. The flowers are large and double, 
and the petals attractively quilled. The color is a deep shade of 
golden yellow. Pkt., lOc; Vi oz., 25c; Vs oz., 40c. 
OrAiiAO of interesting and 
most distinct of the new types or 
Calendula is the laciniated type. Orange Shaggy. Deep orange 
shaded, lighter at the- center, exceedingly graceful and in¬ 
formal in appearance, it is a striking contrast to the formal 
Calendulas in general use. The plants are free flowering, neat 
and compact, bearing long stems which make the fringy petaled 
flowers equally useful in the garden or for cutting. Pkt., lOc; 
1/4 oz., 25c; % oz., 40c. 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered 
Among the newer flower types in the Calendula family, the 
Chrysantha (Clirysanthemum-Plowered) type stands out as one 
of the best. Large double flowers of informal loose formation, 
with long slender incurved petals. Remarkable for their long 
stiff stems, making them ideal for cutting. We can supply two 
colors, as follows: 
CHRYSANTHA BUTTERCUP YELLOW. Exquisite shade of 
clear buttercup yellow. Pkt., lOc; V4 oz., 30c; V 2 oz., 50c. 
CHRYSANTHA ORANGE SUNSHINE. Rich golden orange. 
Pkt., lOc; 1/4 oz., 30c: 1/2 oz., 50c. 
Blue Lace Flower 
(Didiscus Coeruleus). Large 
lace-like delicate lavender-blue 
flower heads, 2 V 2 inches across. 
Long, graceful stems; 2 feet in 
height. Unsurpassed for cut flow’- 
ers and last unusually long in 
water. Easily grown; bloom 
freely from July until the first 
hard fall frost. Pkt., lOc; % oz., 
30c; 1/4 oz., 50c. 
BALSAM APPLE 
(Momordica Balsamina). Very 
curious climbing vine, with very 
fine glossy green ornamental foliage 
and golden-yellow, warted fruits. 
Blue Lace Flower The fruit bursts when ripe, expos¬ 
ing bright orange-scarlet interior, 
which resembles a handsome flower. Fine for trellis, rockwork, 
stumps, etc. 10 feet. Pkt., lOc; i/4 oz., 25c; 14 oz., 40c; 
oz., 70c. 
Calendula Chrysantha (Chrysanthemum-Flowered) 
CELOSIA 
CHINESE WOOL FLOWER 
(Celosia Childsii), Crimson. 
One of the most magnificent 
garden annuals ever introduced. 
Commences blooming early and 
continues until frost. 2 to 3 
feet high ; wool-like blossoms in 
immense clusters, often meas¬ 
uring 2 feet in circumference. 
Pkt., lOc; Vs oz., 30c. 
Pink. Magnificent pink flow¬ 
ers. Pkt., lOc; Vs oz., 30c. 
Yellow. Gorgeous yellow 
blossoms. Pkt., lOc; Va oz., 
30c. 
Mixed. A mixture of all 3 
colors of Chinese Wool Flower. 
Pkt., lOc; Va oz., 25c. 
COCKSCOMB 
(Celosia Cristata). Free-bloom¬ 
ing annuals, growing best in 
not too rich and in rather light 
soil. Make grand border plants 
and are attractive for pots. 
Fine mixed. Pkt., 5c: Va oz., 
25c. 
PLUMED 
Plumosa). Of pyramidal 
growth, attaining a height of 
3 feet and producing numerous 
brilliant, massive plumes which 
resemble ostrich feathers and 
wave gracefully above the foli¬ 
age. Choice mixture of red and 
yellow shades. I’kt., 8 c; V, 
oz., 30c. 
Calliopsis 
Beautiful, 
showy, free-flower¬ 
ing plants, of the 
easiest culture, do¬ 
ing well in any 
sunny position, 
blooming all sum¬ 
mer and excellent 
for cutting and 
massing. 
DWARF MIXED. 
9 to 12 inches. 
Ideal for rock gar¬ 
dens, borders, edg¬ 
ings, as well as 
for cutting. Al¬ 
ways a mass of 
color, including 
shades of yellow, 
orange, mahogany- 
brown, red, etc. 
Pkt., 8c: 1/4 oz., 
20c. 
TALL DOUBLE 
MIXED. Finest 
mixture of double 
varieties. Pkt., 
lOc; 1/4 oz., 30c. 
TALL SINGLE 
MIXED. A superb 
mixture of all col¬ 
ors. Pkt., 5c; 14 
oz., 20c. 
Calliopsis 
MOLTEN FIRE 
Brightest Colored 
Foliage Plant 
This variety of Amaranthus is a most magnificent foliage plant 
and is attracting a great deal of attention wherever grown. Grows 
rapidly, attaining a height of 3 feet. It has handsome bronze foliage 
until it reaches a height of about 2 feet, when the leaves change to clear, glisten¬ 
ing, fiery rose-crimson, increasing in size and brilliancy until the whole plant is 
illuminated with huge tufts of flaming fire which can be seen for half a mile. 
Retain their brilliancy for 3 months or more. Very easily grown. Pkt., lOc; 
CANARY BIRD VINE 
A beautiful rapid growing annual 
climber, the charming little canary- 
yellow blossoms bearing a fancied re¬ 
semblance to a bird with wings half 
expanded. The sprays of flowers are 
very artistic and, when cut, keep in 
good condition for a week. Pkt., 8c; 
V2 oz., 25c. 
Flowers Listed on Pages 27 to 38 Are Annuals 
CARDINAL 
CLIMBER 
(Ipomoea Quamoclit Sloteri). The 
most beautiful and brilliant climber 
ever grown. Strong, rapid growing 
annual attaining a height of 25 
feet, with beautiful fern-like foliage 
and literally covered with a blaze 
of fiery cardinal-red flowers from 
midsummer to frost. Pkt., lOc; 
V* oz., 35c; V2 oz., 60c. 
Chinese Wool Flower (Celosia Childsii) 
Calendula Special Mixture 
A mixture of all varieties described on this page. Pkt., 
lOc; 1/4 oz., 30c. 
Candytuft 
CANDYTUFT 
The Candytufts are popular everywhere, 
and considered indispensable for cutting. 
Seed sown in April, flowers in June. Suc¬ 
cessive sowings -sbould be made at intervals. 
Hardy and easy to grow. 
GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED. The fin¬ 
est of all; immense spikes of large, i)ure 
white flowers. Pkt., 5c: Vi oz., 30c: V2 oz., 
50c; oz., 85c. 
ALL COLORS MIXED. A fine mixture of 
white, pink, lilac and red shades. Pkt., 5c: 
1/4 oz., 25c; V2 oz., 40c; oz., 70c. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co.] | ] 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN j | | 
