Clematis Recta is not a vine, 
but a cut-flower perennial grow¬ 
ing 2 to 3 feet high. The large, 
showy sprays of pure white 
flowers make a fine addition to 
the mixed bouquet in June and 
July. Very fragrant. Plants, 
30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
Hardy 
Everblooming 
Carnation 
Brilliancy 
(3 for 75c) 
CLEMATIS 
RECTA 
Hardy Outdoor Carnations 
GIANT CHINESE LANTERN 
For years the Chinese Lantern or Winter Cherry has been highly 
prized for winter decoration. New Giant is a much improved form 
with the balloon-like pods or lanterns measuring 6 to 9 inches in 
circumference. The strong, stiff stems grow upright to a height of 
4 feet, while the common variety is usually too weak to hold the 
lanterns off the ground. The brilliant orange pods retain their 
shape and color all winter. Easily grown in almost any soil. A 
money maker for the florist and the roadside stand. Seed, 15c per 
packet. Strong roots, 35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50; 50 for 
$9.00; 100 for $15.00, postpaid. 
During the past few years plant breeders have developed the carnation to the point 
where it becomes indispensable to our outdoor gardens. The blooms have been in¬ 
creased in size so that now you can grow carnations outdoors that will rival the 
greenhouse varieties. Hardiness has been bred into the plants so they will now stand 
winter temperatures that are well below zero. 
BEATRICE, The Everblooming Cluster Carnation. It is impos¬ 
sible to fully describe the beauty of these flower clusters. The 
color is a warm salmon pink. The flower clusters measure 3 to 4 
inches across, giving the impression of one huge flower. They 
are delightfully fragrant, and are produced intermittently from 
June until frost. Very strong and hardy. Plants, 35c each; 3 
for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
HARDY BORDER CARNATIONS. 12 to 18 inches. The true 
hardy outdoor or border Carnation. Beautiful double, semi-double 
and single blooms in great abundance all summer. Excellent for 
cutting. A fine mixture of colors, including white, yellow, all the 
pink shades, light and dark red and striped. Pkt., 15c. Plants, 
30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for.$2.00, postpaid. 
Chinese Lantern Plant 
LARGE FLOWERED HYBRIDS. 
This is the latest carnation intro¬ 
duction. It promises to become the • 
most popular garden variety be¬ 
cause of the size of the flowers, 
which sometimes even exceed those 
grown in greenhouses. They have 
a pleasing spicy fragrance, and are 
very free flowering. The colors range from pure 
white through all shades of red, pink and yellow, 
with many variegated and striped blooms. Plants, 
in mixture of colors, 40c each; 3 for 90c; 12 for 
$3.00, postpaid. 
BRILLIANCY. The most out¬ 
standing of all hardy red carna¬ 
tions. The color, a dazzling crim¬ 
son, is so intense that it actually 
startles you when you first see a 
bed in full bloom. A good flower 
for cutting, and the more it is cut, 
the more flowers the plant will pro¬ 
duce. Plants, 35c each; 3 for 75c; 
12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Burgess* Prize Delphiniums 
The queen of the floral kingdom and the envy of every flower 
lover. No garden is complete without these stately towers of 
beauty. They are the very foundation of the perennial border. 
By planting our selected strains and following a few simple 
rules anyone can grow Delphiniums to be proud of. Provide a 
well drained soil that is not sour, feed well with hard wood 
ashes, and do not allow more than 2 or 3 spikes per plant. 
ALL DOUBLE PACIFIC HYBRIDS. Did you ever go shopping 
and come home with that absolute feeling that your purchase was 
“tops” in every sense of the word ? If you have, then you can 
have that same assurance with our beautiful, hand selected Pa¬ 
cific Hybrids. Individual double flowers 2 y 2 inches across, on 
spikes 5 to 6 feet high, are not at all unusual. Your flower loving 
friends will stop, look and marvel at them. Greater beauty was 
never created. Many color combinations of blue, purple, rose 
and lavender are exquisitely blended, hardly two alike. Every 
plant carefully selected as outstanding to insure you only the 
best. Our hand picked seed is selected from these same plants. 
Pkt., 35c. Plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.00, postpaid. 
PACIFIC HYBRID SEEDLINGS. Supplied only in lots of one 
dozen or more. $1.00 per doz., postpaid. 
DOUBLE PURITY. Sometimes we look back at the things 
that used to be. Do you remember when “Iceberg” was intro¬ 
duced and the excitement over the first white Delphinium ? Our 
new selected white strain of Pacific Hybrids is so far superior 
to the older form of greenish white blooms that we have called 
it Purity. Every plant produces large, glistening white double 
flowers, and is carefully selected for you. Pkt., 35c. Plants, 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.00, postpaid. 
GIANT ENGLISH HYBRIDS. Our stock of English Hybrids 
has been made up from some of the finest Delphinium collections 
in Europe and America; and while they cannot compare with 
our Pacific Hybrids, they are far superior to ordinary Delphin¬ 
iums. The range of color contains all of the self-colors, as 
well as various combinations of rose, mauve, blue, purple, etc. 
We can highly recommend this mixture. Pkt., 25c; y 8 oz., 60c; 
*4 oz., $1.00. Plants, 30c each ; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
LAMARTINE. Rich indigo blue flowers produced throughout 
the season on tall, branching plants. Sometimes referred to as 
the “Everblooming Delphinium.” Pkt., 25c; oz., 60c; % oz., 
$1.00. Plants, 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Digitalis 
Hardy Fuchsia 
For years the Fuchsias, with their 
beautiful pendulant flowers, have been 
classed among the most popular house 
plants. We are now able to offer 2 
hardy varieties which bloom profusely 
all summer outdoors. Especially adapted 
for shady locations, but flowers just as 
freely in full sun. We advise protection 
north of Philadelphia. 
MAGELLANICA. Beautiful pendulant 
flowers produced by the hundreds. Ruby- 
red with purple inner petals. Plants, 
35c each; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.25, post¬ 
paid. 
MAGELLANICA BLUSH. Same as 
Magellanica except the color, which is a 
dainty blush pink. Plants, 40c each; 3 
for 90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
Digitalis or Foxglove 
GIANT SHIRLEY. Stately and pic¬ 
turesque. The flower spikes are well over 
three feet long, attractive and show'y- 
No foxglove exceeds Giant Shirley for 
size and beauty. Colors range from 
white through pink and rose, and usually 
spotted with small maroon dots. Classed 
as a biennial, but usually persists for 
several years. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
DICENTRA 
* 
or Bleeding Heart 
SPECTABILIS. 2 ft. April-June. An 
old garden favorite; one of the earliest 
blooming hardy plants; long racemes of 
graceful heart-shaped rose-pink flowers; 
easily grown anywhere; especially valu¬ 
able for border planting and for planting 
in the shade. Also makes a beautiful 
house plant if potted late in the fall and 
kept in a cool place until a few weeks 
before the flowers are wanted. Plants, 
45c each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $3.50, post¬ 
paid. 
EXIMIA (Everblooming or Plumy 
Bleeding Heart). 18 inches. An ever¬ 
blooming sort with beautiful finely cut 
foliage and showy racemes of heart- 
shaped deep pink flowers from April to 
August. It is equally at home in full 
shade or sun and perfectly hardy every¬ 
where. Plants, 40c each; 3 for 90c; 12 
for $3.00, postpaid. 
All Double Pacific Hybrids 
Dicentra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart), 45c Each 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
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