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Harvest Fire 
Everblooming Phlox 
Starts blooming earlier than other Phlox, and continues to 
flower until late October. Long flower spikes, dependable 
bloomers, and’free from disease. 
MISS LINGARD. While with lavender-pink eye. 30c each; 
3 for 60c: 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
MISS VERBOOM. Rose-pink. 35c each; 3 for 70c; 12 for 
$2 50, postpaid. 
Phlox Seed 
SPECIAL 
Select mixture of all 
One each of Border 
Gem, Harvest Fire and 
colors Perennial Plilox. 
Brenda for 95c, post- 
Pkt., 15c. 
paid. 
New Fadeless Phlox 
Bocausc of the bright .showy colons and their long bloom¬ 
ing period, the hardy Phlox are counted among the mo.st 
highly prized perennials. Enormous heads of brilliant 
flowers produced on strong erect stem.s. The older varie¬ 
ties with small flowers show good color when they first 
open, but u.sually fade within a short time. .We have dis¬ 
carded all of the common varieties and offer here only 
those of recent introduction that we know will well repay 
our customers for the little care they require, giving spe¬ 
cial attention to varieties that hold their color well. They 
average 2 to 3 feet in height and - bloom from June to 
October. 
3 SELECT VARIETIES 
8 Phlox $4 
Plants I 
We liave a surplus of 
exceptionally fine Phlox 
plants this spring. Many 
of tiie varieties are in too 
sn)ail quantities to list. 
We wilt make up a col¬ 
lection of eight varieties 
from this .surplus stock at 
a special price of $1.00 
for the eight plants, each 
a different variety of our 
selection, and delivered 
po.stpaid. 
We here select for you three varieties of Phiox which we consider 
the most outstanding for this .season, both for color and size of bloom. 
BORDER GEM. A new development in Phiox 
coloring. A color so deep that only a royal 
purple can approach It in description. It is 
a rich, warm shade of reddish-purple, such as 
artists portray on the robes of royalty. It is 
an aristocrat among Phlox and was aptly 
named for it is truly a “Cem.” Plants, 35c 
each; 3 for 75c: 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
HARVEST FIRE. In describing this magnifi¬ 
cent red Phlox we looked at the flower and 
asked “just what kind of red is it?’’ Then 
we thought of what the name “Harvest Fire’’ 
implies. A more fitting name could not have 
been chosen for a flower blended with various 
.shades of red as this one is. A combination 
of colors that only a fire at twilight during 
harvest time can suggest with the ever 
changing glow of the deepest embers. Har¬ 
vest Fire is truly a harmony of colors that 
only nature can create. Plants, 40c each ; ^ 
3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 't 
BRENDA. A complete fusing of colors 
that is difficult to describe, for in each 
new light the color seems to change. At 
first it appears to be a warm shade of 
pink, then as the light changes we see a 
flower that is orchid with a touch of ver¬ 
milion, just a dab at the base of each 
petal, but enough to give it life. Brenda 
has that light center that adds charm to 
any Phlox and, while it is offered for tlie 
fir.st time this year, we predict that it will be 
one of the outstanding varieties for years to 
come. Plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for 
$4.00, postpaid. 
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Border Queen Phlox Plant 
Showing Fine Root System and Branching Habit 
12 OUTSTANDING VARIETIES OF PHLOX 
APOLLO. Brilliant rose-red, shaded crim.son. Florets often 
measure I 14 inches. 
BORDER QUEEN. Bright pink florets averaging 1% to 2 
inches acro.ss. One of the best phlox ever introduced, and while 
we have offered it for several years, it seems to increase yearly 
in demand. 
BRILLIANT. Large trusses of fiery scarlet with a deeper red 
eye. 
COM US. Clear cherry-red overspread with scarlet. 
EIFFEL TOWER. Salmon pink with deeper shading toward 
center. Bright red eye surrounded by a pure white halo. 
PRICES: Your choice of above 12 varieties at 30o 
EVELYN. Rich salmon-rose. Its branching habit makes it 
almost everblooming. 
E. I. FARRINGTON. Soft salmon-pink with lighter pink eye. 
FLORA J. REIDY. Enormous trusses of pure wliite flowers. 
H. B. MAY. Enormous heads of clear bright pink. Very large 
flowers. Robust grower. 
SALMON GLOW. A sturdy compact grower with large flow¬ 
ers of rich, lovely pink shaded salmon. 
STARLIGHT. Violet-red .shading to lilac. Prominent star¬ 
shaped white center. 
WM. KESSELRING. Dark violet with large white eye. Very 
large florets. 
each: 3 for OOc; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
CREEPING 
PHLOX 
Moss - like, evergreen mats of 
foliage completely covered with 
flowers in very early spring. 
They withstand drought and will 
grow on the poorest .soil. An 
ideal plant for the rockery, bor¬ 
der, terrace or bank. 
BLUE HILL. Deep blue flow¬ 
ers. 
VIVID. Bright pink with 
bright red eye. 
ALBA. Pure snow white flow¬ 
ers. 
Above three varieties, 30c each; 
3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
PENSTEMONS PAINTED DAISIES 
GARNET. This is the first of a new hardy race of 
large flowered Penstemons. Garnet is of spreading 
liabit, producing a succession of bloom from June until 
frost. The Gloxinia-like flowers of rich garnet are 
gracefully placed on 12 to 18 inch .stems, with six to a 
dozen stems on a plant. Excellent for cutting, lasting 
a week or more in water. Plants, 60c each; 3 for 
$1.50; 12 for $4.50, postpaid. 
IMPROVED HYBRIDS. 2 feet. July-October. A 
beautiful strain bearing graceful spikes of Gloxinia-like 
flowers. The colors and markings arc gorgeously va¬ 
ried from pink and rose to scarlet and maroon. Not 
hardy in tlie extreme Nortli, but may be treated as an 
annual as it will liloom the first season from seed sown 
indoors early in the spring. Pkt., lOc; Via oz., 45c. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
(False Dragonhead) 
VIVID. 2 to 3 feet. September and October. One 
of tile most beautiful late summer and early fall peren¬ 
nials. Dense l)uslies bearing long spikes of delicate 
lavender-pink tubidar flowers. Fine for land.scapc work 
and for cut flowers. Plants, 30c each ; 3 for 60c; 12 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
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Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
(Pyrethrum) 
A most valuable and decorative plant for the bor¬ 
der. The gayly colored flowers grow on 18 to 24 
inch stems in May and June. Very hardy and easy 
to grow. Higlily prized as cut flowers, • and if 
planted in groups of tliree, they produce a very ef¬ 
fective and colorful clump. 
ROSEUM. The large, bright daisj’-like flowers 
range in color from pure white and light pink to 
brilliant scarlet and dark red, with bright yellow- 
centers. Pkt., lOc; Vs oz., 35c. Plants, 30c each; 
3 for 60c: 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
DOUBLE SELECTED. Seed saved from the finest 
doul)le flowers, and a choice mixture of colors. 
Wlien grown from seed, only a small percentage will 
come double the first year. Pkt., 25c. 
Perennial Sweet Peas 
A good showy vino that remains in the ground 
year after year witliout care or attention. Listed 
among tlie perennials because it dies to the ground 
each fall. Tiie pink, red or white flowers, like 
sweet peas, are produced in abundance on long 
stems suitable for cutting. Mixed colors only. Pkt., 
lOc; I 4 oz., 25c. Plants, 30c cacli; 3 for 60c; 12 
for $ 2 . 00 , postpaid. 
SUN ROSES 
Evergreen Perennial Plants 
The sun roses (helianthemum) are low growing, ever¬ 
green, slirubby perennials forming low clumps, 1^ to 
2 feet in diameter, and bearing hundreds of roselike 
flowers. The foliage is almost completely hidden be¬ 
neath a mass of bloom from June to August. A very 
desirable plant for the low border or rock garden, and 
will thrive in poor, dry soil. Seed in mixture of col¬ 
ors. Pkt., lOc. 
FIREBALL. Bright fiery red. Double. 
GOLDEN GEM. Deep golden orange. Single. 
Plants: Your choice of varieties, 30c each; 3 for 60c: 
12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
SEMPERYIYUM 
(Hen and Chickens) 
Sempervivum tectorum (Hen and Chickens) is an 
evergreen succulent plant witli fleshy leaves in compact 
ro.settes. Tliey grow in any soil, along walks or in the 
crevices of .stones, in fact any place a few small roots 
can get a footing. The central rosette is called the 
hen, while the dozens of smaller ones produced at the 
edge are tlie cliickens. A very interesting plant. 25c 
eacli; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
