For Outdoor Spring Planting 
and Indoor Winter Planting 
Everyone succeeds in growing flowers from bulbs, and with very little care excellent results may be ob¬ 
tained. The hardy bulbs, when once planted, will live outdoors for years without being disturbed. The most 
of the tender varieties, if taken up and given a period of rest, may be re-planted each year and, handled in 
this way, the previous year’s display will be repeated. 
BULBS 
AMARYLLIS Giant Hybrids 
There is noth¬ 
ing that will give 
the amateur 
greater pleasure 
for the window 
garden than these 
giant - flowering 
Amaryllis. The 
strain we offer is 
the finest that 
has ever been 
produced; strong 
bulbs, throwing 
vigorous stems 
with from four to 
six giant blooms 
of the most per¬ 
fect form, rang- 
Giant Hybrid Amaryllis ing in color from 
almost pure 
white, through various shades of pink and rose, to the brightest 
scarlet and the deepest crimson, some with beautiful markings 
and mottled throats. Large, blooming size bulbs, in mixture 
of colors, 75c each; 3 for $1.75; 12 for $6.00, postpaid. 
NUT ORCHID 
(Achimenes) 
One of the easiest of all bulbs to grow indoors. Blooms in ten 
weeks from planting. We recommend four bulbs to a pot. Also 
suited to outdoor culture in semi-shade. The flowers are iy 2 to 2 
inches across and similar in appearance "to Gloxinias. Red, Pur¬ 
ple, Lavender, White or Mixed Colors, 20c each; 4 for 50c; 12 for 
$1.50, postpaid. 
Crinum 
CRINUM 
Hardy Red Amaryllis 
Hardy Red Amaryllis (Hippeastrum Miniatum). Hardy Out 
of Doors All Winter. The bright red flowers, 3 inches across, 
are borne in clusters on 8 to 10 inch stems, during late sum¬ 
mer or early fall. In mild climates the foliage remains ever¬ 
green through the winter, but dies down in the North. Grows 
in sun, shade, or sod. A bed of these flowers is like a bed of 
fire. Can also be used as a pot plant. We recommend August 
planting, but will ship in the spring if we are requested to do 
so. Blooming size bulbs, 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.60, 
postpaid. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
This charming class of Begonia is perhaps the most handsome of all summer-flowering tuberous- 
rooted plants, and deserves even greater popularity. Fine for pot plants and for planting outside 
in a semi-shady location. Their culture is of the simplest, and with the least regard for their 
requirements they will repay with an abundance and brilliancy of bloom not equaled by any other 
class of plants. All Begonias we offer are blooming size. 
Double Pink, Double Scarlet, Double Orange, Double Yellow, and Double Mixed. 
Separate Colors or Mixed, 30c each; 4 for $1.00; 12 for $2.70, postpaid. 
A fine bulbous plant which produces flowers, of great beauty. 
Usually two flower stalks are sent up at the same time, each 
bearing a large cluster of lily-like, fragrant blooms. The 
flowers are enormous in size; color, white with a lavender- 
pink or reddish-purple stripe through the center of each petal. 
Succeeds in pot or open 
ground. It is not hardy, 
so bulbs should not ie 
left outdoors through the 
winter. 60c each; 3 for 
$1.50, postpaid. 
Hardy Begonia 
Evansiana 
Does well under trees and 
in deep shade. Covered with 
pretty, waxy, pink flowers 
from early September until 
frost. Foliage deep green with 
traces of bronze. Height 18 
to 20 inches. Perfectly hardy 
if given a little protection of 
leaves or strawy manure dur¬ 
ing the winter. A planting of 
Hardy Begonia becomes more 
beautiful from year to year. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for 
$1.20, postpaid. 
Fancy Leaved Caladiums 
H I Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
| GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
Chinese Cinnamon Vine 
The Cinnamon Vine is one of the most satisfactory climbers. Its handsome 
foliage and fragrant, cinnamon-scented blossoms commend it to every lover of 
flowers. It is tuberous-rooted and, once planted, will grow a lifetime. It is 
perfectly hardy, thrives on all soils, in sun or shade, wet or dry. No insects 
or blight ever trouble. Will quickly surround your windows, arbors and 
porches with a mass of vines, and profusion of small white flowers. 
While the Cinnamon Vine is grown mainly for its beauty and fragrant blos¬ 
soms, the tubers are edible, being most delicious when baked like Sweet 
Potatoes. 
For windows, plant two on each side. For porches, walks, etc., plant 8 
inches or a foot apart, covering 2 inches. Furnish twine support for the vines. 
Choice tubers, 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.75, postpaid. 
Fancy Leaved Caladiums 
No plant in bloom could attract more attention than the foliage of our Porto 
Rico Caladiums. They are indispensable wherever brilliant decorative plants 
are required. Plant them in window boxes, jardinieres, and among ferns or 
other green leaved plants to add color. They are also suitable for bedding out- 
of-doors in partial shade. We offer here four distinct and outstanding varieties. 
LORD DERBY. A delicate transparent pink with dark green ribs and narrow 
green border. 
MRS. HALDEMANN. One of the showiest. Color bright red with narrow 
green border mottled and splashed with white. 
RECONCAVO. Deep green leaf with rose center and carmine ribs. 
SNOWFLAKE (Candidum). An outstanding variety for contrasting color. 
White with green spots and veins. 
Prices of named varieties: 40c each; 4 for $1.25; 12 for $3.35, postpaid. 
Burgess' High Grade 
Bulbs Are Sure to 
Please You. Direc¬ 
tions for Planting 
Sent with Each Bulb 
Order 
COOPERIA or 
RAIN LILY 
Mrs. Eva Lambert of Moline, 
Illinois, writes: “My Rain Lily 
blooms every time it rains.” 
The Rain Lily receives its name 
because, in its native state, it 
blooms through the summer and 
fall after nearly every rain. Tl\e 
flowers are 2 to 3 inches across, 
waxy white with a tinge of pink 
outside. Borne on 18-inch stems. 
They flower several times each 
year. Perfectly hardy for outdoor 
planting and may also be used as 
a pot plant. Blooming size bulbs, 
3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
CALLAS 
BABY CALLA. A new addition 
to our Calla collection that prom¬ 
ises to become very popular. The 
dainty, pure white flower is a 
perfect miniature of the tall grow¬ 
ing Aethiopica. The stems are 10 
to 15 inches in height and the 
plant blooms prolifically through¬ 
out the winter. Without question 
the best White Calla for the aver¬ 
age home. Blooming size bulbs, 
30c each; 4 for $1.00, postpaid. 
BLACK CALLA (Pictum). 
Flowers deep purple, almost black. 
An interesting novelty that will 
attract much attention. Blooming 
size bulbs, 30c each; 4 for $1.00, 
postpaid. 
Calla (Zantedeschia 
Rehmannii). A 
magnificent Calla with beautiful 
bright pink flowers. One of the 
most exquisite flowering plants we 
have ever seen. Will grow and 
bloom freely in pots like the com¬ 
mon white Calla. Marvels of 
beauty ; sweet scented. Blooming 
size bulbs, 85c each; 3 for $2.40, 
postpaid. 
WHITE CALLA (Aethiopica). 
An exceptionally fine strain of the 
old reliable White Calla. Flowers 
pure white, unusually large, held 
high, and on stiff stems. Pkt., 
15c. Blooming size bulbs, 30c 
each; 4 for $1.00, postpaid. 
YELLOW CALLA (Elliottiana). 
Beautiful pure golden yellow flow¬ 
ers, 4 to 5 inches broad. Leaves 
are attractively marked with white 
spots. Easily grown. Blooming 
size bulbs, 30c each; 4 for $1.00, 
postpaid. 
MOTICE Rink and Yellow 
nV/IIV*C Callas can be 
shipped from January 1st to June 
1st; White Callas from October 
1st to June 1st; Baby and Black 
Callas during the months of Au¬ 
gust, September and October only. 
SPECIAL 
Caladium Offer 
From the many dif¬ 
ferent colors and vari¬ 
eties of the beautiful 
Porto Rico Caladiums, 
our growers have made 
up the finest mixture it 
is possible to produce. 
We know that you will 
be well pleased with the 
assortment it contains. 
Prices: 5 for $1.00; 12 
for $2.25, postpaid. 
