CALENDULAS 
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; % lb., $1.00. 
"Camofire" or A beautiful variety which is a de- 
vumpin c vl cided improvement in Calendulas. 
"Cpncntion" Tlie flowers are large and double 
jciduiiuii 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., 10c; 
14 oz., 25c; 14 oz., 40c. 
D A RIO 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., 10c; $4 oz., 25c; 14 oz., 40c. 
Omitna Chnnmr One of the most interesting and 
wi UtlLjC JHUyyy most distinct of the new types of 
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., 10c; 
Vi oz., 25c; y 2 oz., 40c. 
Calendula Chrysantha (Chrysanthemum-Flowered) 
Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered 
MOLTEN FIRE 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., 10c; 
y 8 oz., 30c; 14 oz., 50c. 
BALAAM (Lady Slipper), 
Double Camellia- 
Flowered. Symmetrical, bushy 
plants, about 2 feet in height, 
with gorgeous masses of beauti¬ 
ful, brilliant-colored, very dou¬ 
ble flowers. Easily grown ; alsd 
suitable for pot culture. Blooms 
throughout the summer and early 
fall. Pkt., 10c ; 14 oz., 25c; y 2 
oz., 40c. 
AMARANTHUS 
(Rainbow Plant) 
Attractive foliage plants for 
backgrounds or groups on the 
lawn. 4 to 5 ft. 
TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat). 
Rich, scarlet-crimson foliage ef¬ 
fectively variegated with yellow 
and bronze-green. Flowers bright 
crimson. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 
MIXED. Many varieties in 
mixture, including brilliant blood 
red and gorgeous variegated red, 
green and yellow foliage varie¬ 
ties. Attractive drooping blos¬ 
soms. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c; 
y 2 oz., 40c. 
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., 10c; 14 oz., 
20c. 
TALL DOUBLE 
MIXED. Finest 
mixture of double 
varieties. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz., 30c. 
TALL SINGLE 
MIXED. A superb 
mixture of all col¬ 
ors. Pkt., 8c; 14 
oz., 20c. 
CELOSIA 
DWARF FLAME OF FIRE. 
Pyramidal-globe type plant, 
each branch bearing a large, 
almost round, fiery scarlet head 
of coral-like structure. 114 ft. 
One of the most magnificent 
garden annuals ever introduced. 
Pkt., 20c. 
CHINESE WOOL FLOWER 
(Ceiosia Childsii). Very showy 
and most desirable. Blooms 
continuously from midsummer 
until frost. Wool-like blooms in 
immense clusters, often meas¬ 
uring 2 feet in circumference. 
214 to 3 ft. high. Seed in fine 
mixture of crimson, white and 
yellow. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 
PI IIMF(V r FEATH - 
rLUIVIClS ERED (Ceiosia 
Plumosa). Of pyramidal growth, 
producing numerous brilliant, 
massive plumes which resem¬ 
ble ostrich feathers and wave 
gracefully above the foliage. 
2V 2 to 3 ft. Choice mixture of 
red and yellow shades. Pkt., 
10c; $4 oz., 30c. 
COCKSCOMB 
(Ceiosia Cristata). Free-bloom¬ 
ing annual, growing best in not 
too rich and in rather light 
soil. Grand border plant; at¬ 
tractive for pots. Fine mixed. 
Pkt., 8c; % oz., 25c. 
Candytuft 
CANDYTUFT 
The Candytufts are popular everywhere, 
and considered indispensable for cutting. 
Seed sown in April, flowers in June. Suc¬ 
cessive sowings should be made at intervals. 
Hardy and easy to grow. 
GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED. The fin¬ 
est of all; immense spikes of large, pure 
white flowers. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 30c; y 2 oz., 
50c; oz., 85c. 
ALL COLORS MIXED. A fine mixture of 
white, pink, lilac and red shades. Pkt., 5c; 
14 oz., 25c; y 2 oz., 40c; oz., 70c. 
Among the newer flower types in the Calendula family, the 
Chrysantha (Chrysanthemum-Flowered) 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., 10c; 14 oz., 30c; 14 oz., 50c. 
CHRYSANTHA ORANGE SUNSHINE. Rich golden orange. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 30c; y 2 oz., 50c. 
Calliopsis 
Blue Lace Flower 
(Didiscus Coeruleus). Large 
lace-like delicate lavender-blue 
flower heads, 214 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., 10c; y 8 oz., 
30c; 14 oz., 50c. 
BALSAM APPLE 
(Momordica Balsamina). Very 
curious climbing vine, with very 
tine 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., 10c; 14 oz., 25c; y 2 oz., 40c; 
oz., 70c. 
CANARY BIRD VINE 
A beautiful rapid growing annual 
limber, the charming little canary- 
ellow blossoms bearing a fancied re- 
emblance to a bird with wings half 
xpanded. The sprays of flowers are 
ery artistic and, when cut, keep in 
:ood condition for a week. Pkt., 10c; 
4 oz., 25c. 
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., 10c; 
14 oz., 35c; 14 oz., 60c. 
Chinese Wool Flower (Ceiosia Childsii) 
Flowers Listed on Pages 27 to 38 Are Annuals 
Calendula Special Mixture 
A mixture of all varieties described on this page. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz., 30c. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
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GALESBURG. MICHIGAN 
