Chinese 
Fragrant Fern 
Delicate, lace-like foliage. 
Blooms profusely. Both flower 
and foliage are deliciously 
fragrant. Not a true fern; 
ornamental variety of Arte¬ 
misia ; 4 to 5 feet. No bou¬ 
quet is complete without a 
spray or two of these per¬ 
fumed beauties. Pkt., 15c. 
ORNAMENTAL 
COTTON 
Many people in the North have 
never seen cotton growing. As it 
is by far a more beautiful plant 
than many of the ornamentals 
and can be successfully grown in 
the North for ornamental pur¬ 
poses, it makes a very desirable 
addition to any flower garden; 
large, showy flowers, followed by 
large fluffy balls of white cot¬ 
ton. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 20c. 
DATURA 
(Trumpet Flower) 
WRIGHTII. The best annual 
variety. A handsome, hardy 
plant, 3 feet high, bearing im¬ 
mense trumpet-shaped flowers of 
white, tinged with lilac. Average 
about 8 inches in length by 5 
inches across. Delightfully fra¬ 
grant. Started early, will bloom 
from early summer until fall. 
Easy to grow. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 
25c. 
DIANTHUS OR PINKS 
Few flowers can equal the old-fashioned Pinks in 
beauty and profusion of blooms. They are easily 
grown and do well in almost any kind of soil and 
location. The varieties listed on this page are biennials, but 
are usually treated as annuals, and are a mass of bloom within 
a few weeks after seed is planted. Excellent for cutting. As 
a rule, they survive the winter if given slight protection, flower¬ 
ing abundantly the following season. 
CHINESE, Double. Sometimes called Indian Pinks. Handsome 
clusters of very double flowers; many bright colors. Pkt., 5c; 
% oz., 25c; y 2 oz., 40c. 
FIREBALL. Large, double; rich, blood-red; splendid for cut¬ 
ting or as a border. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 
JAPANESE DOUBLE (Heddewigi). Large double blooms in 
many showy colors, varying from the richest velvety crimson to 
the most delicate rose. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
LACINIATUS, Double Mixed. Flowers very large and double 
and the edges of the petals are exquisitely fringed. A fine mix¬ 
ture of brilliant colors—white, pink, rose, red and maroon 
shades, with white edges and variegated. Pkt., 10c; y, oz., 25c. 
EVERLASTINGS 
for Winter Bouquets 
To meet the 
growing de¬ 
mand for win- 
t e r bouquets, 
we have pre¬ 
pared a special 
mixture of all 
the leading varieties of annual Everlastings, such as Acro- 
clinium. Globe Amaranth, Helichrysum, Rhodanthe, Statice, 
Xeranthemum, etc. You will find the most of these varieties 
described in this catalog. A most charming assortment 
ranging from the most delicate shades to the most bril¬ 
liant colors. Liberal size packet, 10c; y, oz., 25c. 
GLOBE AMARANTH 
Gomphrena or Everlasting Bachelor's Button 
A popular everlasting or strawflower. Our mixture in¬ 
cludes a fine range Of colors, including white, shades of 
pink, lilac, and the rich bronzy-yellow tones deserve par¬ 
ticular mention. Plants 2 feet tall, and are literally covered 
with button-shaped flowers which measure nearly %-inch in 
diameter. Pkt., 10c; y, oz., 25c; y 2 oz., 40c. 
Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 
Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 
(Evcrblooming Hybrid Sweet William) 
A cross between an annual Pink and Sweet Wil¬ 
liam, combining the free and continuous blooming 
qualities of the former and the hardiness of the 
latter. Good for borders, cut flowers, and especially adapted 
for rock gardens. While strictly speaking a biennial, it 
comes into bloom from seed as quickly as an annual. Height, 
1 foot. Colors run from intense velvety crimson through the 
shades of lighter red, rose, light pink and white. Seed in 
mixture of colors only. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 
Annual Cineraria 
ANNUAL CINERARIA 
(Brachycome Iberidifolia) 
Very fine, free flowering, easily grown an¬ 
nual, 10 inches tall, covered during the 
greater part of the summer with a profusion 
of dainty flowers which resemble small Cine¬ 
rarias. A fine mixture of colors including 
the different shades of blue, purple, rosy- 
lilac, and white with contrasting dark eye. 
Suitable for edgings, small beds or pot cul¬ 
ture. Pkt., 10c; y, oz., 35c. 
HYACINTH BEAN 
(Dolichos) 
PURPLE SOUDAN. A rapid growing 
climber for sunny situations. 8 to 10 feet. 
Stems purplish-red; red and purple shades 
in the leaves. Long spikes of pea-like flow¬ 
ers of deep reddish maroon, followed by 
beautiful metallic purple seed pods. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25c. 
Princess Helen. Pure white form of 
above; green foliage. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
GYPSOPHILA 
(Baby's Breath) 
WHITE. A quick-growing annual, bear¬ 
ing a profusion of small, open, bell-shaped 
flowers. Grows 10 to 15 inches tall. Ex¬ 
tensively grown by florists for use in mixed 
bouquets. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. 
ROSE. Similar in shape and size, but 
with flowers of dainty bright rose color. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. 
Ornamental 
Grasses 
Useful and ornamental for win¬ 
ter bouquets when combined with 
Everlastings or Straw Flowers. 
Easily grown in any soil. A nice 
mixture of the finest varieties. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 
CRIMSON FLAX 
LINUM GRANDIFLORUM RU- 
BRUM. One of the most effec¬ 
tive and showy bedding plants, 
having fine foliage and delicate 
stems, with brilliant scarlet-crim¬ 
son flowers. 1 foot. Pkt., 10c; 
y, oz., 25c. 
VITAMIZE YOUR PLANTS 
Easy-to-Use Vitamin Bt comes 
in powder form with handy meas¬ 
ure. Also supplied in cartridge 
form to put in garden hose with¬ 
out extra attachment. See page 
26 for prices. 
Decorative Dahlia 
DAHLIA SEED 
Dahlias are as easily grown from seed 
as nasturtiums, and will bloom the first 
year if seed is sown early. 
DOUBLE CACTUS-FLOWERED. Long, 
narrow, pointed, tubular and twisted 
petals of graded lengths, giving the 
layered flowers a very striking appear¬ 
ance. Excellent mixture of the finest 
varieties. Pkt., 15c; %« oz., 75c. 
DOUBLE DECORATIVE. Flowers full 
to the center; thick but not ball-shaped, 
with broad, flat petals. Choice mixture 
of large flowered varieties. Pkt., 15c; 
Via oz., 75c. 
CHOICE DOUBLE. A fine mixture of 
Decorative, Show and Peony-Flowered 
varieties. Pkt., 15c; Vie oz., 50c. 
Burgess' Special Mixture of Dahlia Seed 
A select mixture of the finest varieties of Cactus-Flowered, Hybrid-Cactus, Ball 
or Show type. Decorative and Peony-Flowered, and a few of the most gorgeous 
of the single varieties. Pkt., 25c; 1/32 oz., 60c; Vie oz., $1.00. 
Ruffled California Poppy 
Hardy Everywhere. One of the Most Desirable 
Annuals for Beds, Borders and Cut Flowers. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA RAMONA HYBRIDS. Daintiest of the California Poppies. 
Among the many fancy varieties introduced, Ramona stands out as a distinct 
and very charming type in the frilled class. The frills give it the appearance 
of a semi-double flower. Ramona Hybrids come in a fine mixture of glistening 
shades of pink, yellow and white, and are very pleasing to the eye. 2 feet 
high. This unusually attractive novelty should be included in every collection. 
Pkt., 10c y, oz., 40c; y 2 oz., 70c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA CARMINE KING. Deep carmine red. A bed of these 
in bloom appears like a mass of bright red Tulips. Pkt., 8c; % oz., 35c; 
y 2 oz., 60c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA ORANGE KING. Rich golden orange. Pkt., 8c; % oz., 
30c; y 2 oz., 50c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA MIXED. A choice mixture of all colors. Pkt., 8c; % 
oz., 25c; y 2 oz., 40c; oz., 70c. 
African Daisy FREESIAS 
DIMORPHOTHECA, AURAN- 
TICA HYBRIDS. 12 inches; 
flowers 2 y 2 inches across. 
Splendid mixture of white, 
cream, yellow, orange and rose, 
many flowers being zoned with 
several colors around darker 
centers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 
These are well known for their delightful 
fragrance. Seed should be sown in flats and 
transplanted after the bulb has formed. Will 
bloom the first year from seed. 
REFRACTA ALBA. White. 
Pkt 25c. 
RAINBOW HYBRIDS. Very 
attractive because of their unique 
colorings and shadings. Pkt., 25c. 
Freesias 
Flowers Listed on Pages 27 to 38 
Are Annuals 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
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