Perennial Flower Seeds 
Perennial Flowers are the hardy, permanent ones that live for years. In 
frost-free sections, seeds may be sown at almost any time of , th ® : 
climates or in localities where winters are not too severe, seeds JJ free 7 ini? 
the fall—the earlier the better—so that plants will be of good size before!freez g 
weather sets in. After the ground is frozen hard, cover the u 
mulch of straw or strawy manure to prevent the plants from bei f^ heaved out 
by alternate freezings and thawings. Cultural directions are gi ^ 
bag. The Burpee leaflet, “ Perennials from Seed, sent Free upon request. 
Explanation of Keys: |c] Fine for Cutting; [0 Succeeds in Dry or Sandy Soil; 
{M] Prefers Moist Soil; (H Suitable for Rock Gardens; 
rx Surrppds in or nrefers semi-shade. 
Achillea, The Pearl Pkt. 150. 
Alyssum saxatile compaction Pkt. 100. 
Aquilegia, Burpee's Hybrids Pkt. 300. 
Armeria, Sutton's Giant Pink. Pkt. 250. 
Aubrietia, Large Hybrids Pkt. 200. 
26 W* Atlee Bubpee. Ga* 
Achillea Milfoil 0 
37F02 The Pearl Clusters of small, 
double white pompon chrysanthemum¬ 
like flowers. In bloom from June to 
September. Fine for cutting. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 150; 146 oz. 400; Vs oz * 700. 
Alyssum 
Rock Madwort—Gold Dust E [0 
Charming, attractive dwarf plants espe¬ 
cially suited for rock gardens and edge 
of borders. Blooms freely in early 
spring and makes a show for a long 
time. Does well in dry or sandy soil. 
37F06 Saxatile compactum (Basket 
of Gold) Brilliant golden yellow flowers 
borne so profusely as to hide the plants. 
Very popular. Grows 9 to 12 in. high. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
36F31 Rock Garden Rare Species 
Mixed Choice assortment of dwarf va¬ 
rieties of hardy Alyssum ranging from 
4 to 16 in. in height. Just as desirable 
for border as for rock-garden planting. 
Pkt. 200; Vi6 oz. 500; Vs oz * 850. 
Anchusa Bug/os*^ 
Sturdy plants growing 4 to 5 ft. tall, 
much branched, with many large blue 
forget-me-not-like flowers in June and 
July; will do best in partial shade and 
well-drained soil. Desirable for back¬ 
ground or foundation plantings. 
37F10 Italica Dropmore Rich blue. 
Pkt. 100; V4 oz. 250; Vi oz. 450. 
39F06 Italica Lissadell Gentian-blue. 
Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
Anthemis 
Yellow Marguerite, Chamomile (c][0 
37F11 Kelwayii Yellow Golden yel¬ 
low daisy-like flowers from July until 
frost. Does well in poor soil. Fine for 
cutting. 2 ft. Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 300. 
Aquilegia Columbine \<5 ) <3 
Beautiful spring-blooming plants with 
extra large, long-spurred flowers; nice 
for garden and cutting. 2)4 to 3 ft. tall. 
37F17 Blue Shades A wide range of 
colors, light blue to dark purple. 
Pkt. 250; Vie oz. 600; Vs oz. $1.00. 
37F15 Pink Shades Light to deep. 
Pkt. 250; Vi6 oz. 600; Vs oz. $1.00. 
39F08 Snow Queen Pure white. 
Pkt. 250; Vi6 oz. 600; Vs oz. $1.00. 
40F54 Crimson Star Rich dark crim¬ 
son sepals and spurs, in wonderful con¬ 
trast to the white petals. A striking 
combination in the garden and most 
effective when used as a cut-flower. 
Pkt. 250; Vi 2 oz. 600; Vi6 oz. $1.00. 
40F55 Burpee’s Best Hybrids This 
mixture contains the most beautiful col¬ 
ors and color combinations to be had in 
columbine. Large flowers with long 
spurs. 
Pkt. 300; Vi6 oz. 700; Vs °z. $1.25. 
37F16 Mixed Colors All colors, rich in 
the more brilliant shades of red, pink, 
blue, white, yellow, etc.; some two toned, 
Pkt. 200; Vg oz. 600; Vi oz. $1.00. 
Armeria sea Pink os 0 
Attractive dwarf compact plants. 
Useful in rock garden and border. 
The clover-like flowers are borne on 
stiff, wiry stems 1 ft. and more high; 
fine for cutting. May and June. 
36F27 Formosa, Large-Flowered 
Hybrids Deepest to lightest rose 
shades, various shades of pink and 
coral and light red in mixture. 
Pkt. 200; Vie oz. 600; Vs oz. $1.00. 
40F66 Sutton’s Giant Pink [c] 
Clear rose-pink flowers, 2 in. across, 
on strong stems 1 to 1 La It. long. 
Pkt. 250; Vi6 oz. 750; Ysoz.$\.25. 
Hardy Asters 
Easily grown popular class of peren¬ 
nials. The dwarf types are espe¬ 
cially valuable for rock gardens or 
borders, and the tall for late fall 
show in beds. All are lovely. 
39F19 Alpinus, Mixed El Large 
blue and white flowers with golden 
yellow centers in May and June. 
Plants grow 6 to 12 in. high. 
Pkt. 150; Vi6 oz. 500; Vs oz * 850. 
36F41 Elongatus El The flowers, 
1 to 2 in. across, are of all shades of 
blue, with some lavender and mauve 
tones, as well as pure white with 
crimson zone at base; centers are 
bright yellow. Grows 9 in. high. 
Pkt. 250; Vie oz. 600; Vs oz. $1.00. 
37F01 Large Flowering Novi 
Belgii Hybrids Improved Michael¬ 
mas Daisies. Large flower heads in 
many colors during late summer 
and fall. Sturdy growing. 4 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 200; Vi6 oz. 600; Vroz. $1.00. 
Aubrietia 
Rainbow Rock Cress El 3 
37F22 Large Flowering Hybrids 
One of the finest dwarf, spreading 
plants for borders, rock gardens, 
and dry walls. Masses of rosy pur¬ 
ple, blue, and lilac blooms during 
April and May. Grows 6 in. high. 
Pkt. 200; Vi6 oz. 600; Vs oz. $1*00. 
Centaurea 
Hardy Cornflower 
37F63 Montana El [c] 2 ft. Lovely 
large, deep blue flowers somewhat 
resembling the annual cornflower, 
but larger. June until September. 
Pkt. 100; V4 oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
Cerastium 
Snow-in-Summer El 
37F67 Tomentosum A creeping, 
mat-like plant with attractive sil¬ 
very white woolly foliage and masses 
of pure white, star-shaped flowers 
during May and June. When in 
full bloom, the plants appear as if 
covered with snow. Easily grown. 
Valuable for rock gardens, borders, 
or for carpeting dry, sunny spots. 
Does well in poor soil. 6 in. high. 
Pkt. 150; Vg oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
