HARDY GLOXINIA 
Lemon Lily Hyperion 
LEMON LILIES 
If you could see some of the new hybrid forms of 
Hemerocallis or Lemon Lilies, you would not won¬ 
der at their ever increasing popularity. They thrive 
in the moist ground around pools and along streams 
and seem to do equally well in poor soil and on hot 
dry banks. They will also do well in partial shade. 
Few plants are at home under such varied condi¬ 
tions. The following collection will supply blooms 
over a long period. 
HYPERION. The flowers are a fine citron-yellow 
and produced in great numbers on stout 40 inch 
stems. The finest of recent introductions, delight¬ 
fully fragrant and an ideal cut flower, the buds 
opening well in water. A few years ago it sold for 
$2.50 each. Plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for 
$3.50, postpaid. 
GOLD DUST. Orange-yellow; sparkle in the sun. 
DOUBLE KWANZO. The only double flowering 
Day Lily. Bronzy orange flowers on 30 inch steins. 
SOVEREIGN. Early flowering; dark orange flow¬ 
ers. ' 
CITRONA. Tall sulphur-yellow fragrant blooms. 
Prices ; Your choice of four varieties—Gold Dust, 
Double Kwanzo, Sovereign and Citrona—-at 35c 
each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Penstemon Garnet 
SEMPERVIVUM 
(Hen and Chickens) 
Sempervivum tectorum (Hen and Chickens) is 
an evergreen succulent plant with fleshy leaves 
in compact rosettes. They grow in any soil, 
along walks or in the crevices of stones, in 
fact any place a few small roots can get a 
footing. The central .rosette is called the hen, 
while the dozens of smaller ones produced at 
the edge are the chickens. A very interesting 
plant. 25c each; 3 for 50c; _ 
12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
Perennial Flower 
Seed Mixture 
An inexpensive way of obtain¬ 
ing a good assortment of peren¬ 
nial plants is to send for our 
Perennial Flower Seed Packet of 
25 Varieties. Packet, 10c; 3 for 
25c; 7 for 50c. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
HARDY GLOXINIA (Incarvillea) is a fine plant for the garden. The large, trumpet 
shaped pink flowers are produced in clusters on 18 inch stalks and somewhat resemble 
an indoor Gloxinia. Blooms in June and July and prefers a dry location. Best planted 
in groups of 3 to 6 plants. Pkt., 25c. Plants, 35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, post¬ 
paid. 
PENSTEMON GARNET 
This is the first of a new hardy race of large flowered Penste- 
mons. Garnet is of spreading habit, producing a succession of 
bloom from June until frost. The Gloxinia-like flowers of rich 
garnet are gracefully placed on 12 to 
18 inch stems, with six to a dozen 
stems on a plant. Excellent for cut¬ 
ting, lasting a week or more in water. 
Plants, 60c each; 3 for $1.50; 12 
for $4.50, postpaid. 
Hardy Primroses 
Munstead Giants. Interesting, col- 
» orful low growing plants. Almost 
any color or combination of colors 
you can think of, except blue, will 
be found in these beautiful hybrid 
primroses. They can be planted in 
the shade and do especially well in 
a moist situation. They bloom very 
early in the spring and the flower 
sprays almost entirely cover the foli¬ 
age. Plants, 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 
for $2.00, postpaid. 
Nierembergia 
Hibiscus, or Rose Mallow 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
9 inches. May-June. These pop¬ 
ular and fragrant flowers do their 
best in a shady situation. 3 for 20c; 
12 for 50c; 25 for $1.00; 100 for 
$3.50, postpaid. 
Russell Lupinus 
LUPINUS Russell Hybrids 
No flower has ever created a greater sensation than the 
Russell Lupines with flower spikes 4 to 5 feet long. The 
flowers, which resemble sweet peas, are set closely along 
the stalk. They are rich and brilliant in color, ranging 
through shades of yellow, orange, red and purple, with 
many bi-colored and two-toned combinations. An ex¬ 
cellent cut flower, blooming with the poppies and lasting- 
over a long period. Pkt., 25c. Blooming size plants, 40c 
each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.25, postpaid. 
GIANT HYBRID LUPINUS. 3 to 4 feet. June-July. 
Long, graceful spikes. A fine mixture of white, rose and 
blue shades. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 30c. 
Inoculate Lupinus for best results. Inoculation, 10c. 
ORIENTAL ROSE VINE 
or Hardy Double Morning Glory 
A valuable trailing plant or low growing vine. Full double, rose-like flowers 
of clear, bright pink, 1V 2 to 2 inches across, produced throughout .the entire 
summer. Fine for planting along dry sunny banks that need a ground cover, 
or wherever a low vine is needed. Climbs about 4 to 6 feet on a trellis. This 
is one vine which takes all kinds of abuse and still produces a profusion of 
flowers. Plants, 35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Lady Slipper 
or HARDY ORCHID 
The Lady Slipper or Cypripedium is a 
popular member of the Orchid family, in 
fact so popular that it has become almost 
extinct in its native haunts. The beautiful 
yet'curious flowers are produced on 12 inch 
stems in early summer. They are best suited 
to a shaded location with ample moisture. 
They are especially suited for planting 
around pools in the shade of overhanging 
trees. We can furnish plants in the follow¬ 
ing colors: Pink or Yellow Lady Slippers, 
35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
NIEREMBERGIA 
Five hundred individual cup 
shaped blue flowers are not at all 
unusual for this plant to produce 
in a single season. It is prob¬ 
ably the most dependable low 
border plant for an endless suc¬ 
cession of bloom. It grows less 
than a foot high but bushes out 
to the size of a half 
bushel basket. The 
plant is perennial but 
requires winter protec¬ 
tion. Pkt., 25c. Plants, 
35c each; 3 for 70c; 
12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
PAINTED DAISIES 
• (Pyrethrum) 
A most valuable and decorative plant for the border. The gaily colored 
flowers grow on 18 to 24 inch'stems in May and June. Very hardy and easy 
to grow. Highly prized as cut flowers, and if planted in groups of three, 
they produce a very effective and colorful clump. 
ROSEUM. The large, bright daisy-like flowers range in color from pure 
white and light pink to brilliant scarlet and dark red, with bright yellow 
centers. Pkt., 10c. Plants, 30c each; 3 for 60c-r 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
DOUBLE SELECTED. Seed saved from the finest double flowers, and a 
choice mixture of colors. When grown from seed, only a small percentage 
will come double the first year. Pkt., 35c. 
HIBISCUS 
Rose Mallow 
Huge 6 to 8 inch flow¬ 
ers on dense tall growing, 
bushy plants. Flowers 
appear from June until 
October and range in 
color from white with 
red eye through pink to 
deep red. They are very 
showy and do well in any 
soil. They will thrive on 
very wet ground where 
little else will grow. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz., 35c. Plants, 
20c each; 3 for 40c; 12 
for $1.00, postpaid. 
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Hosta, or Plantain Lily 
No better plant for that shaded area along the 
foundation on the North side of the house or be¬ 
tween the walk and the foundation. Clusters of 
lavender lily-like flowers. We know of no plant 
that will stand more abuse. 30c each; 3 for 60c; 
12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Blackberry Lily 
The Bla'ckberry or Leopard Lily (Pardanthus) be¬ 
longs to the iris family which it resembles in foli¬ 
age. The curious, lily-like flowers of deep orange, 
spotted red, are followed by several seed clusters 
that look like a large ripe Blackberry, making fine 
subjects for winter bouquets. Pkt., 15c. Plants, 
35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
