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Burpee’s Cosmos 
Beautiful summer and fall blooming plants; decorative in the garden and 
the introduction of the early Burpee’s Yellow Cosmos, companion to Orange 
Flare, and the earliest and largest of all cosmos—Mammoth Sensation. 
Plant as many varieties as space will permit, for a garden is incomplete 
without this lovely flower. They are old favorites, a constant expression 
of friendliness, happiness, and memories. One of the easiest flowers to grow. 
Do well anywhere but succeed best in a well-drained soil and a sandy 

location. Tall growing varieties should be staked. 
1943 Burpee’s Yellow (Early) 
The first and only yellow cosmos in cultivation; the companion to 
Orange Flare and like it in earliness, plant habit and ease of culture. 
The color, however, is different—bright yellow, fresh and clear, with 
faint, almost unnoticeable darker golden shadings. 3 ft. and more tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 70¢. 
All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
1988 Yellow and Orange 
Special blend of Burpee’s Yellow and Or- 
ange Flare Cosmos that is attractive in the 
garden or in cut-flower bouquets. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4% oz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 
1935 Orange Flare (Early) 
Well-branched plants, 3 ft. tall, covered 
with showy golden orange flowers in 3 to 
3% months from seed, and continue to 
bloom profusely until frost. Popular every- 
where, but especially so in northern states, 
’ where early flowering is so essential. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; 14 oz. 50¢. 
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Early Single Cosmos 
(Midsummer Flowering) 
Blooms in about 12 weeks from seed and 
continues profusely for 2 months. Flowers 
3in. across; plants grow 4 ft. tall. Desir- 
able everywhere but especially valuable 
where summers are short because plants 
will bloom for a long period before frost. 
1937 Crimson Blood-red crimson. 
1939 Rose Bright rose-pink. 
1941 White Pure satiny white. 
Any of these 3 colors: 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; 1% oz. 40¢. 
1942 Mixed Colors, Early Single 
The above three colors nicely blended. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 20¢; 14 oz. 35¢. 
7730 COLLECTION 
Six Early Single 
Flowering Cosmos 
Crimson, Rose, White, 
Burpee’s Yellow, Orange Flare, 
and Mixed Mammoth 
Flowering Sensation. 
6 Pkts.—one each of these 6 separate 
varieties (value 70¢) 50 g 
K for only 

1925 Burpee’s Golden (Late) 
The same golden orange colored flowers as 
Orange Flare, but plants grow 5 to 6 ft. 
' tall, have heavier foliage, and require about 
4% months to bloom. In northern states, 
start seed indoors, setting plants out when 
the soil has become warm. This cosmos is 
especially popular in the south. 
Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 70¢. 
Early DoubleCrested . 
Lovely crested or anemone- 
shaped flowers, 2 to 2% in. across. 
Many double blooms of varying forms 
can be expected. 3 to 4 ft. tall. 
1961 Crimson Velvety dark red. 
1960 Pink Attractive shade of deep 
rose-pink; extremely useful for cutting. 
1962 White Handsome, pure white. 
Any of these: Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
1963 Mixed Colors, Early Double 
Crested The above three colors mixed. 
’ Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 75¢; 14 oz. $1.25. 
7733 COLLECTION 
Three Early Double 
Crested Cosmos 
i Crimson, Pink, and White. 
3 Pkts.—one each of these three 
separate colors (value 60¢) 
- for only 40¢ 

Double Crested Cosmos 
Late Double Crested 
1950 Mixed Colors, Late Double 
Crested Crimson, pink and white. Many 
double flowers, some with broad outer 
petals and crested centers, others all dou- 
ble. Long stemmed. Plants 3 to 4 ft. tall. 
Start seeds indoors for the earliest blooms. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 50¢; 12 oz. 85¢. 



Burpee’s Yellow 
Cosmos Pkt. 15¢. 
Sensation Cosmos 
Early, Single, Mammoth Flowering 
Giant flowers, 4 to 6 in. across, are had 
within 10 weeks from seed and are borne 
most profusely until frost on strong, robust 
plants, 4 to 6 ft. high. Flowers have 
prettily fluted petals which slightly overlap. 
They are borne on long, strong stems so 
desirable for cutting. Larger flowers, if 
wanted for exhibition or other purposes, 
may be obtained by disbudding. All- 
America Winner. Plants should be staked. 
1923 Pink Charming rose-pink. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 35¢; 1% oz. 60¢. 
1924 White Noted for its purity. 
Pkt. 15¢; 44 oz. 35¢; 4 oz. 60¢. 
1922 Mixed Colors White and vari- 
ous shades of pink in a lovely mixture. 
Immense flowers on long stems. Pkt. 15¢; 
ly oz. 30¢; 14 oz. 50¢; 12 oz. 85¢. 
Giant Late Single Cosmos 
Long-stemmed giant blooms, often 5 in. 
across, from September until hard frost. 
Stately plants, 6 ft. tall. Wonderful class 
of cosmos:for sections where seasons are 
long. If you live in a section where sum- 
mers are short or if earlier blooms are 
wanted, they can be had by starting seed 
indoors in pots or shallow boxes four to six 
weeks before your usual outdoor planting 
time. Set plants out when weather gets 
warm. You will be delighted with them. 
1944 Giant Crimson Velvety red. 
1932 Pink Lady Lenox Lovely shade. 
1933 White Lady Lenox Pure white. 
Any of these 3 Giant Late Singles: 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; 12 oz. 40¢. 
1947 Mixed Colors, Giant Late Sin- 
gle The above 3 colors in mixture. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 20¢; 1% oz. 30¢. 


Cleome Spider Plant 
1909 Giant Rose Stately, shrub-like 
plants, 4 to 5 ft. tall, producing at the top 
of each branch showy, curious flower heads 
of rich rosy crimson. In bloom from July 
to October. Attractive in beds or borders. 
A good bee plant. Spider-like flowers. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; 1% oz. 50¢. 
1980 Pink Queen Silver Medal Winner, 
All-America Selections. Huge trusses of 
bright, refreshing, salmon-pink flowers 
from early summer until late fall. As flow- 
ers age they turn to white, giving a pleasing 
apple blossom blending of colors. Plants 
grow 4 ft. high, well branched and vigor- 
ous. Attractive in large beds, tall borders 
and backgrounds, and may be used as 
hedges. Easily grown in any soil. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 70¢. 
2 . 
Cosmidium 
1645 Crown of Gold Golden yellow 
calliopsis-like flowers, the lower half of 
each petal marked deep mahogany. For 
beds, borders and cutting. Blooms all 
summer and often self-seed. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
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Collinsiad . 
1926 Salmon Beauty Lovely blooms of 
purest salmon-rose arranged in tiers ol 
whorls on slender stems about 1 ft. tall. 
Effective in beds, edgings, and bouquets; 
also excellent for growing in pots. Blooms 
freely from June to October. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 85 
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