New Verbena "God of Fire" 
When Verbena Brilliant was introduced we thought we had found 
the last word in this ever popular flower. Last year we first 
introduced “God of Fire/’ which is far superior to any other variety. 
One observer said, “This Verbena is, so far as color is concerned, the 
most startling thing I have ever seen. It is the first time I have 
ever seen a flower of a color which actually hurt my eyes and 
seemed to dance from its sheer brilliance. It is too bad that.such 
names as ‘Dazzler’ and ‘Brilliant’ have been used up in applying 
them to plants of comparatively dull shades.’’ This statement was 
made by a well known horticultural photographer and more aptly 
describes the brilliant red of Verbena God of Fire than anything we 
can say about it. No matter how crowded your garden may be, be 
sure to make room for a few of these plants. Prices: 40c each; 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 
Tritoma or Flame Flower 
PFITZER’S IMPROVED. 3 to 4 feet. The finest of all 
Tritomas, the flowers being larger than most other varieties, 
on more upright stems, blooms more profusely and color is 
more intense. Many of the flowers measure 12 to 15 inches 
long by 4 inches in diameter. They are dazzling scarlet, the 
lower half of flower being tinged with rich orange. A clump 
makes a striking show, surpassing the finest Canna for at¬ 
tractiveness. Bloom from August to October. If roots are 
covered during the severe winter weather, they will live-safely 
from year to year. Plants, 45c each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for 
$3.50, postpaid. 
EARLY PERPETUAL-FLOWERING HYBRIDS. The first 
of the Tritomas to bloom; massive flower spikes 3 feet tall; 
flowers of various colors, ranging from pale yellow to deep 
orange-scarlet. Pkt., 15c. 
Trailing Evergreen VINCA 
■ An old timer but still the best ground cover for the shade. 
Will also grow in full sun. Glossy evergreen foliage and 
bright blue flowers. Plants, 3 for 30c ; 6 for 50c ; 12 for 90c, 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 100 for $6.00. 
YUCCA or Spanish Bayonet 
FILAMENTOSA. An old timer that will never grow old. 
The evergreen leaves have the appearance of sharp bayonets 
and from the center of the clump arises an immense 4 to 5 
foot spike of creamy, bell-shaped flowers. Used in the flower 
border as well as for lawn specimens. Grows on the poorest 
of soils, which has made it a popular plant for cemetery 
planting. Tubers 20c each; 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.50, postpaid. 
VARIEGATED YUCCA. A variegated form of Yucca Fila- 
mentosa. Each green leaf is striped with golden yello.w. 
Tubers 25c each; 3 for 55c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
Tritoma 
STOKESIA 
July-October. Beautiful corn¬ 
flower-like blossoms which meas¬ 
ure from 4 to 5 inches across. 
Indispensable for cutting. Easily 
grown in any open sunny posi¬ 
tion. A fine mixture of white, 
blue, lavender and intermediate 
colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 
STATICE or Sea Lavender 
2 feet. August-September. Tufts of leath¬ 
ery leaves close to the ground, from which 
spring immense branching plumes of pur¬ 
plish blue flowers. Although a fine border 
plant, it is prized more as a dried flower for 
winter bouquets. Pkt., 10c. Plants, 30c 
each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
New Giant Scabiosa 
GIANT HYBRIDS. One of the most beau¬ 
tiful hardy perennials. A wonderful im¬ 
provement over other varieties of Scabiosa. 
Long-stemmed, giant ruffled flowers from Au¬ 
gust until frost. Valuable for cptting. A 
fine mixture of all pastel shades of blue and 
lavender. Pkt., 25c. 
BARGAINS in Perennial Seedlings 
One dozen for 60c 
3 dozen, $1.65 
5 dozen, $2.50 
The varieties offered here are all healthy, one year 
old field grown plants. -While they are smaller than 
our regular list of transplanted stock, they afford you 
an opportunity to secure many varieties at truly bar¬ 
gain prices. As we have not seen these plants in 
flower we cannot guarantee them to be 100% true to 
color. 
All Perennial Seedlings are packed in standard 
size bundles. If your order is for less than three 
dozen of these plants, you must order unbroken 
bundles of twelve of a variety. If your order is for 
three dozen or more, you may order either six or 
twelve of a variety. Please do not ask for any other 
quantities, for in order to give you the benefit of 
these low prices, we must conserve labor by packing 
all seedlings in standard size bundles. 
ALYSSUM, Gold Dust. Bright yellow flowers in 
early spring. 
AQUILEGIA, Clematiflora. See description on page 
39. 
AQUILEGIA, Crimson Star. See description on 
page 39. 
AQUILEGIA, Long Spurred Hybrids. Fine selection 
of mixed colors. 
ARTEMISIA, Silver King. See description on page 
39. 
ASTER, Fall Flowering Mixed. Assorted shades of 
large flowering varieties. Fine for mixed beds. 
ASTER, Star of Wartburg. See description on page 
39. 
CAMPANULA, Medium. (Biennial.) Canterbury 
Bells in Blue, Pink or White. 
CARNATION, Hardy Border. Double and single 
flowers in mixture of colors. 
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT. Bright orange seed 
pods for winter decoration. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Korean Hybrids. Single, dou¬ 
ble and semi-double in mixture of colors. 
COREOPSIS, Double or Single. Bloom profusely; 
very showy; fine for cut flowers. 
DELPHINIUM, Cliveden Beauty. Light blue. 
DELPHINIUM, Chinese. A dwarf variety with blue 
and white flowers. 
DELPHINIUM, Lamartine. Deep indigo blue. 
DELPHINIUM, Giant English Hybrids. Many de¬ 
lightful color' combinations. 
DIANTHUS, Double Carnation-Flowered. The old 
fashioned clove pink with rich, spicy fragfance; 
hardy ; do well anywhere. 
DIANTHUS, Sweet Wivelsfield. (Biennial.) Ex¬ 
cellent cut flower. Mixture of colors. 
DIGITALIS, Giant Shirley. Fine mixture of colors. 
See description on page 41. 
EVENING PRIMROSE. Oenothera Youngii. Sturdy 
plant with large shiny leaves from which stems arise 
to a height of about 2 feet. Quantities of beautiful 
lemon-yellow flowers from June to October. 
FEVERFEW. See description on page 42. 
GAILLARDIA, Burgundy. See description on page 
42. 
GAILLARDIA, Dazzler. See description on page 42. 
GAILLARDIA, Goblin. See description on page 42. 
GAILLARDIA, Mixed Hybrids. Mixture of all 
shades and colors. 
GEUM, Lady Stratheden. See description on page 
42. 
GEUM, M rs. Brawshaw. See description on page 
42. 
GYPSOPHILA, Double White. 2 ft. Flowers are 
showy white and a good percentage of them double. 
An excellent cutting variety. 
GYPSOPHILA, Paniculata. See description on page 
42. 
HIBISCUS, Mallow Marvel. Canes grow to a height 
of 4 feet and bear great quantities of large, bell- 
shaped flowers. Blooms often measure up to 6 or 8 
inches across. Red or pink. 
IBERUS or PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT. See de¬ 
scription on page 40. 
IRIS, Japanese. Fine mixture of colors. 
LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Pea). See descrip¬ 
tion on page 44. 
LAVENDER (Lavendula Vera). 18 inches. The 
real Sweet Lavender used and grown by our grand¬ 
mothers. Bears exquisitely fragrant blue flowers all 
through July and August. 
LIATRIS or Blazing Star. Tall spikes of purple 
flowers. 
LINUM or Blue Flax. Blue saucer-shaped flowers 
from May to August. 
LUNARIA (Honesty or Peter’s Penny). (Biennial.) 
2 ft. Known in the different provinces of China as 
the silver, satin or money plant. When dried, the 
stems which are loaded with glistening silvery-white 
seed pouches, will last indefinitely and are exquisite 
for winter bouquets and other decorative purposes. 
LYCHNIS, Chalcedonica (Maltese Cross). 2 ft. 
Vivid scarlet flowers in flat heads, borne over an ex¬ 
tremely long blooming period. 
MYOSOTIS, Alpestris Blue (Forget-Me-Not). 
(Biennial. ) Ideal for rockery or for edging walks, 
beds, etc. Charming clear blue flowers. 
PLATYCODON or Chinese Bellflower. Balloon-like 
buds, on long stems, which open into large, rich blue 
flowers. 
PYRETHRUM or Painted Daisy. Large flowers on 
long stems; fine mixture of colors. 
SALVIA, Azurea Blue. 4 ft. Tall, willowy stems 
bearing masses of pale blue flowers. For profusion 
of blooms during early autumn this Salvia is unex¬ 
celled. 
SCABIOSA, Caucasica. iy 2 to 2 ft. stems, each 
topped by a charming flower of soft lavender. Blooms 
from June to September. An ideal cut flower. 
SHASTA DAISY, Conqueror. Giant flowered variety. 
STATICE or Sea Lavender. See description on 
page 45. 
STOKESIA, Cynea Blue. Flowers of clear azure 
blue on stems 1 to 1 y 2 ft. A fine variety for cutting. 
SUN ROSE, Mixed (Helianthemum). A dwarf plant 
with a multitude of bright, shiny flowers of white, 
rose and yellow. 
SWEET WILLIAM. See description on page 45. 
VIOLA, Apricot. See description on page 45. 
VIOLA, Arkwright Ruby. See description on page 
45. 
VIOLA, Black Imp. See description on page 45. 
VIOLA, Jersey Gem. Deep violet-blue; very fra¬ 
grant ; long period of bloom. 
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Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
PP|£CC. Your choice of the above perennials at 60c per dozen; 3 dozen for $1.65; 5 dozen or more at 50c per 
■ dozen, delivered postpaid. REMEMBER, if your order is for less than 3 dozen of these plants, you must 
order unbroken bundles of 12 of a variety. If your order is for 3 dozen or more, you may order either 6 or 12 of a 
variety. 
