Hardy Perennial Verbenas 
VERBENA CANADENSIS. •Flower.s and more flowers is what you 
will see when you plant these Verbenas. They are not in the least 
particular as to location or kind of soil. Plant them in the low 
border and rockery or as a ground cover. No matter where you 
plant them you will be rewarded by a never ending succession of 
flowers to pick all summer. We can furnisli plants of Pink, Lavender 
and Red (Brilliant) at 35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
New Verbena "God of Fire" 
Wlien Verbena Brilliant was introduced we thought we had found 
the last word in this ever popular flower. This year we are proud 
to introduce “God of Fire,’’ which is far superior to any other variety. 
One observer said, “This Verbena is, so far as color is concerned, the 
most startling thing I have ever seen. It is the first time I have 
ever seen a flower of a color which actually hurt my eyes and 
seemed to dance from its sheer brilliance. It is too bad that such 
names as ‘Dazzler’ and ‘Brilliant’ have been used up in applying 
them to plants of comparatively dull shades.’’ 'Tliis statement was 
made by a well known horticultural photographer and more aptly 
describes the brilliant red of Verbena God of Fire than anything we 
can say about it. No matter how crowded your garden may be, be 
sure to make room for a few of these plants. Prices: 40c each; 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 
Trailing Evergreen Vinca 
An old timer but still the best ground cover for the shade. Will 
also grow in full sun. Glossy evergreen foliage and briglit blue 
flowers. Plants, 3 for 30c; 6 for 50c: 12 for 90c, postpaid. By 
express, not prepaid, 100 for $6.00. 
Trltoma or Flame Flower 
PFITZER’S IMPROVED. 3 to 4 feet. The finest of all 
Tritomas, the flowers being larger than most other varieties, 
on more upright stems, blooms more profu.sely and color is 
more inten.se. Many of the flowers measure 12 to 15 inches 
long by 4 inches in diameter. They are dazzling scarlet, the 
lower half of flower being tinged with rich orange. A clump 
makes a striking show, suri)assing the finest Canna for at¬ 
tractiveness. Bloom from August to October. If roots are 
covered during tlie severe winter weather, they will live safely 
from year to year. I’lants, 45c each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for 
$3.50, postpaid. 
EARLY PERPETUAL-FLOWERING HYBRIDS. The flr.st 
of the Tritomas to bloom; massive flower spikes 3 feet tall; 
flowers of various colors, ranging from pale yellow to deep 
orange-scarlet. Pkt., lOc. 
TRUE VIOLETS 
DOUBLE SWEET RUSSIAN. Another gem for that shady 
spot and a plant you will never regret owning. The large, 
double, deep blue flowers are unbelievably fragrant. They are 
produced irf very early sjjring on stems long enough for 
cutting. It frequently blooms again in late fall and during 
mild spells in midwinter if protected with leaves. The genu¬ 
ine Double Russian Violet is scarce. You can absolutely 
depend on our plants being true stock. Plants, 35c each; 3 
tor 75c: 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
PEACOCK. Large single blooms on 6 inch stems. White 
with blue veins and yeilow throat. Strong grower and a fine 
cut flower. Plants, 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00, post¬ 
paid. 
PINK ROSINA. A truly pink violet. It is perfectly hardy, 
very fragrant and thrives in either sun or shade. Flowers 
are produced in abundance twice a year, once in early 
spring and again in the fail. Plants, 35c each; 3 for 75c; 
12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
SWEET VIOLET (Odorata). 4 to 6 inches. April-June. 
Perfectly hardy; covered with flowers in eariy spring; won- 
derfuliy sweet scented; also suited for forcing. Blue or 
White, 15c per packet; 2 pkts.-—one of each color—25c. 
VIOLAS 
Violas resemble pansies in shape and form, but are some¬ 
what smailer, grow 6 to 8 inches high, are true perennials 
and perfectly hardy. They bloom constantly from April until 
cut down by frost. 
APRICOT. Rich apricot, shaded orange. Pkt., 15c. 
ARKWRIGHT RUBY. Crimson and maroon. Pkt., 15c. 
BLACK IMP. Rich, velvety black. Pkt., 15c. 
BLUE GEM. Rich, blue-violet. Pkt., 15c. 
YELLOW GEM. Bright golden yellow. Pkt., 15c. 
MIXED (Viola Cornuta). Fine assortment; many shades 
and colors not included in the above list of varieties. Pkt., 
lOc; Vs oz., 35c. 
PLANTS —Your choice of above varieties, 30c each; 3 for 
60c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Yucca or Spanish Bayonet 
FILAMENTOSA. An old timer that will never grow old. 
The evergreen leaves have the appearance of sharp bayonets 
and from the center of the clump arises an immen.se 4 to 5 
foot spike of creamy, bell-shaped flowers. Used in the flower 
border as well as for lawn specimens. Grows on the poorest 
of soils, which has made it a popular plant for cemetery 
planting. 
VARIEGATED YUCCA. A variegated form of Yucca Fila- 
mentosa. Each green leaf is striped with golden yellow. 
Yucca Plants. 40c eacli; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00, po.stpaid. 
Tritoma 
Creeping Thyme 
or Spice Plant 
All of the following Thymes are 
creeping plants, growing only a 
few inches in height. They dif¬ 
fer primarily in the color and 
fragrance of the foliage. They 
are especiaily suited for planting 
between stepping stones in walks 
and terraces and an excellent 
ground cover for carpeting along 
the flower border. When the 
leaves are disturbed or walked on 
they emit a pleasing spicy fra¬ 
grance. 
LEMON THYME (Citriodorus). 
Lemon scented, yeilow foliage. 
RED THYME (Coccinea). Spicy 
fragrance. Reddish-purple leaves 
and flowers. 
MOUNTAIN THYME (Serpyl- 
lum). Spicy fragrance. Green 
foliage that can be mowed with 
a lawn mower. 
WOOLLY THYME (Lanuginosa). 
Gray, woolly leaves and pink 
flowers. Can also be used in 
the porch box or basket. 
Prices of Thymes. Your choice 
of above varieties, 35c each; 4 
for $1.00; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Perennial Flower 
Seed Mixture 
An inexpensive way of obtain¬ 
ing a good assortment of peren¬ 
nial plants is to send for our 
Perennial Flower Seed Packet of 
25 Varieties. Packet, lOc; 3 for 
25c; 7 for 50c. 
BARGAINS in Perennial Seedlings 
One dozen for 60c 
3 dozen, $1.65 — 
5 dozen, $2.50 
So many of our customers have requested young 
piants that we are adding, this year, a perennial 
seedling department. The varieties offered here are 
all healthy, one year old field grown plants. While 
they are smaller than our regular list of transplanted 
stock, they afford you an opportunity to secure many 
varieties at truly bargain prices. As w'e have not 
seen the.se plants in flower we cannot guarantee them 
to be 100% true to color. 
All plants will be packed in packages of 12 of one 
variety and will bo sold only in multiples of one 
dozen. Please do not ask for any other quantity for 
in order to quote so low a price we must conserve 
labor by packing all seedlings in standard bundles of 
12 of a variety. 
ALYSSUM, Gold Dust. Bright yellow flowers in 
early spring. 
AQUILEGIA. Long Spurred Hybrids. Fine seiee- 
tion of mixed colors. 
ARABIS, Alpina. Early white flowering Rock 
Cress. 
CAMPANULA, Medium. Canterbury Bells in Blue, 
Pink or White. 
CARNATION, Grenadin. Double and single flowers 
in mixture of colors. 
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT. Bright orange seed 
pods for winter decoration. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Korean Hybrids. Single, dou¬ 
ble and semi-double in mixture of colors. 
CERASTIUM, Tomentosa (Snow in Summer). Silvery 
white foliage and white flowers. 
DELPHINIUM, Cliveden Beauty. Light blue. 
DELPHINIUM, Chinese. A dwarf variety with blue 
and white flowers. 
DELPHINIUM, Lamartine. Deep indigo blue. 
DELPHINIUM, English Hybrids. Many delightful 
color combinations. 
DIANTHUS, Sweet Wiveisfleld. Excellent cut flower. 
Mixture of colors. 
DIGITALIS, Shirley. Fine mixture of colors. The 
best Foxglove. 
GAILLARDIA, Hybrids. Mixture of all shades and 
colors. 
GYPSOPHILA, Paniculata. The well known white 
Baby’s Breath. 
IRIS, Japanese. Fine mixture of colors. 
IRIS, Siberian. Mixture of blue and wlute flowers. 
LIATRIS or Blazing Star. Tall spikes of purple 
flowers. 
LINUM or Blue Flax. Blue saucer-shaped flowers 
from May to August. 
LOBELIA, Cardinalis. Tall spikes of bright red 
flower.s. Grows in moist soil. 
LYCHNIS Chalcedonica (Maltese Cross). Vivid 
scarlet flowers. 
PLATYCODON or Chinese Bellflower. Blue flowers 
on tall stems. 
PYRETHRUM or Painted Daisy. Mixture of colors. 
VIOLA or Tufted Pansies. Mixture of colors. 
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Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
PPI^CC* Your choice of the above perennials at 60c per dozen; 3 dozen for $1.65; 5 dozen or more at 50c per 
■ dozen, delivered postpaid. 
REMEMBER not less than one dozen of a variety sold at these prices. 
