Shower of Gold 
PRIMROSE (Obconica Grandiflora) 
One of the finest and most important winter blooming pot plants. 
Can be easily grown in any liglit window, (lowering abundantly and 
continuously, bearing immense trusses of large flowers in clioice 
assortment of colors, from pure wliite and soft pink tlirougli the 
different shades of rose and red to tlie brightest crimson. I’kt., 15c; 
liH oz., 80c. 
Plants in separate colors—Red, Pink, White—at 25c each; 3 for 
60c, postpaid. 
SHOWER OF GOLD (Genista) 
This beautiful plant well deserves the great popularity it has 
gained. Tlie drooping brandies are covered witli delicate sage- 
green foliage, and every twig tiiiped witli a long raceme of exquisite 
pea-shaped blossoms of rich golden yellow, almost hiding the foliage. 
Crows and fiow^ers freely with ordinary care, and is usually a mass 
of bloom at Easter time. 25c eacli, postiiaid. 
Cl 11/ Q Al/ Of AUSTRALIAN SILK (Grevillea). Long, droop- 
ing, silky, fern-like foliage. An excellent pot 
plant for the liouse, where it grows from one to five feet, depending 
upon size of pot in wliich it is grown. Pkt., lOc; % oz., 30c. Plants, 
20c eacli, postpaid. 
Primrose Obconica Grandiflora (3 for 60c) 
WAX PLANT 
Hoya Carnosa or true Wax Plant is an 
easily grown climbing house plant suit¬ 
able for window gardens and trellis work. 
Umbels of fragrant, waxy, white flowers 
with pink centers, produced in succes¬ 
sion. The shining, succulent, dark green 
foliage makes it an interesting plant 
even when not in bloom. Plants, 35c 
each, postpaid. 
AFRICAN VIOLET SMILAX 
(Saintpaulia lonantha). A charming little pot 
I)lant producing violet-blue flowers resembling vio¬ 
lets. Tlie foliage is similar to that of the Gloxinia. 
Blooms luxuriantly during tlie winter montiis. 
Plants, 30c each, postpaid. 
Graceful window vine with 
small, glossy, green leaves; fine 
for vases and hanging baskets. 
Easy to grow. Pkt., lOc; V-t oz., 
30c. I’lants, 20c each; 3 for 50c, 
postpaid. 
SNAKE PLANT 
(Sanseveria). A most striking decorative foliage plant. 
No other house plant stands as much downright neglect 
and hardship. It will stand gas and dust and will go for 
months without a drop of water. 20c each, postpaid. 
GOLDEN STRIPED SNAKE PLANT (Sanseveria Lau- 
renti). This new variety has all the good qualities and 
habits of the above and in addition has a band of creamy 
yellow on the outer edges of the leaves. 35c each, postpaid. 
SHOO-FLY PLANT 
It is said that flies will 
not stay in a room where 
it is grown if they caiT conveniently escape. What there is 
about it that repulses them, is not clear, as the plants and 
flowers have no odor. It is a beautiful flowering plant, and 
blooms in a short time (60 days) from seed. It is a profuse 
bloomer in pots both summer and winter, the blossoms 
being large, cup-shaped and of a lovely-light blue color 
witli white center. Pkt., lOc; % oz., 60c. 
WEATHER PLANT 
I CKilOKI VCDRCKI A growing plant with fragrant lemon- 
kCIVlwn vCHDCn/A scented foliage and white flowers. May 
be grown in the garden in the summer and in pots in winter. Its delight¬ 
fully scented foliage is fine for bouquets; leaves may be dried and laid 
among linens. Pkt., 15c; Via oz., 45c. Plants, 25c each. 
(Abrus Precatorius). If the leaves stand upright the 
weather will be fine. If they stand out straight, changeable 
weather is expected, and the leaves droop or "go to sleep” 
during a storm. Light purple flowers; brilliant red seeds 
which are used for beads. Pkt., lOe; V 4 , oz., 30c. 
Snake Plant (Sanseveria) 
WANDERING J E W. Will 
grow in either soil or water. 
Foliage plain green, variegated 
green and white, or green and 
purple. 20c each; 3 for 50c, 
postpaid. 
PLANT SPRAYER 75c 
Essential to the success of house plants, and 
keeps the foliage fresh and liealthy. 
Sprays Under the Leaves, the Most Important 
Place to Spray. 
Excellent for Sprinkling Newly Sown Seed, 
as it will not wash them out. Also for .spraying 
cut flowers and sprinkling clothes before ironing 
and any surface before sweeping. 
Easy to fill. Simply compress bulb and hold 
spray end in liquid and tlien relax pressure on 
bulb. 
A pressure on the bulb ejects the water in a 
fine .spray. 
Price, 75c, postpaid. 
Insect Powder Blower 
The most outstanding house¬ 
hold duster on the market. 
Efflcieht and practical. Every 
home in wliich house plants 
are grown needs one of these 
little powder guns. Also in¬ 
dispensable for dusting rose 
bushes and other small out¬ 
door plants. Made of best 
grade rubber and fitted with 
brass screw top. Screen to 
prevent powder clogging. Up 
to date and within reach of 
modest purse. 
Price, 75c, postpaid. 
Both for $1.25 
One Plant Sprayer and one Insect Powder Blower, the two for $1.25 if both 
are ordered at one time. Order today. Both, po.stpaid, $1.25, 
■“ T^tional % A / / , 
fcezy Wear 
Qarden fflbves 
PEAT MOSS 
All-Leather 
SOFT AS KID 
WASHABLE 
Durable 
Being all-leatlier, E a z y Wear 
gloves give complete protection 
against dirt, scratches, bruises, 
stains, infection. Yet their amazing 
softness and pliability, the result of 
a special processing, make tliem ex¬ 
tra comfortable. Cling to the hands and practically give 
you BAREHAND FREEDOM. Economical, too—out¬ 
wear 6 pairs of ordinary fabric gloves, are washable 
and can be used for Garage, Yard, Housework, Fur¬ 
nace, etc. 
Sizes for WOMEN: Small (size . 51/2 to 61 / 2 ) ; medium 
(size 61/2 to IV 2 ) ; large (size TVjj to 8 %). 
Sizes for MEN: Small (size to SVz) ; medium 
(size 9 to 10) ; large (size 10 to 11). 
Price: 75c a pair; 2 pairs for $1.40, postpaid. 
Granulated Peat 
Moss should be 
used liberally on 
pot plants and in the garden. Indispensable for 
mulching perennial beds, lawn, roses, etc., and 
mixing with sandy or clayey soils. 
By freight, not prepaid : 2-bushel bag (about 
80 lbs.), 80c; 5 bags or more, 70c per bag; 
10 bags or mo r,e, 60c per bag. _ 
Plant Food in Tablet Form 
Feed your house plants, roses, flowers, 
shrubbery, vegetables, the modern way— 
with Stim-U-Plant. Clean and odorless, 
absolutely reliable. POSTPAID PRICES: 
30 tabs. 25c; 100 tabs. 75c; 
500 tabs. ^2.50; 1000 tabs. 
^3.50. 
plant 
liL Varieties of 
House Plants 
Begonia 
Calla 
Chrysanthemum 
Coleus 
Cyclamen 
Asparagus Fern 
Gloxinia 
Heliotrope 
Cineraria 
Carnation 
Cactus 
Fan-Leaf Palm 
Geranium 
Lantana 
Lobelia 
Jerusalem Cherry 
Y’ou can secure a nice collection of House 
Plants at practically no cost by sowing this 
seed in pots or boxes in tlie house. Florists 
grow many varieties of House Plants from 
seed, and you can do tlie same. This collection 
contains 16 or more varieties tliat can be easily 
and successfully grown in the ordinary home. 
The seed is put up in mixture of varieties, 
a few seeds of each, and at our price of 25c 
a packet, a large assortment of plants can be 
grown for less money tlian you would pay a 
florist for one plant. Were you to buy tliese 
seeds in separate packets, they would cost you 
from $2.00 to $3.00, as many varieties of 
house plant seed are hard to get and very 
expensive. We have a good stock of these 
seeds and exiiect to be able to supply every¬ 
one wlio wants tliem, but sliould our supply 
of one or more varieties run short, we reserve 
the right to substitute other choice varieties 
or return your money. This is a bargain 
package that will please the most critical 
lover of house plants. With each packet, we 
send full directions for planting the seed and 
caring for same. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
55 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
