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; Perennial Flowers are the hardy, permanent ones that live 
for years. Plants grow to the flowering stage each year 
and die down again to the roots, which remain alive but 
dormant until the next season. Some perennials will flower 
the first year from seed if it is sown early, although two 
seasons are usually required. Perennials are most impor- 
tant flowers in the garden. With proper selection they 
can be had in bloom from early in the spring until late in 
the fall, beginning with the lovely, dainty Rainbow Rock 
Cress (Aubrietia), Golden Alyssum, Siberian Wallflower, 
Columbine, and many ‘others, ending the season with the 
fall Chrysanthemums. Cultural directions are given on 
every bag. The Burpee leaflet, ‘‘ Perennials from Seed,”’ 
will be sent free upon request. 
With the perennials, we have included the best of the 
biennials, seed of which is sown one year, the plants 
blooming the second season, after which they die. 
Average heights and blooming season are given in 
; the description for each class. Some variation is 
he Rt natural in different localities. 
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Explanation of Keys: 
To make selection easy for you, we have indi- 
cated the principal purpose of different flowers 
with the following marks: 

: Especially desirable for cutting. 
Succeeds in dry or sandy soil. 
Prefers moist, well-drained soil. 
Highly prized for rock gardens. 
Q@ Succeeds in or prefers semi-shade. 
§ For climbing on string, wire, etc. 
_Agrostemma 
7610 COLLECTION 
Six Most Popular Hardy Perennial Flowers 
Aquilegia, Long-Spurred Hybrids Gaillardia grandiflora hybrids 
Coreopsis grandiflora Orientale Poppy 
Delphinium, Choicest Mixed Pyrethrum roseum, Single Mixed 
6 Pkts.—one each of these 6 separate named varieties of hardy perennials for 50 
a permanent display (value 75¢) for only ¢ 
_ Rose Campion, Mullein Pink 
3704 Coronaria, Mixed Silvery white 
foliaged plants with round, showy blood- 
red, white, and violet flowers from June to 
September. Fine for cutting and borders. 
2 ft. Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; 12 oz. 40¢. 

Anemone 
3932 Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower) Violet- 
lilac flowers; April and May. 9 to 12 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; "6 oz. 60¢; 44 oz. $1.00. 
3933 Pulsatilla rubra Handsome velvety 
mahogany-red flowers. April and May. 
Grows 9 in. high. Pkt. 25¢; 3 pkts. 60¢. 
3910 Sylvestris M @ (Wood Snowdrop) 
Large nodding fragrant white flowers nicely 
tinted with lavender. May and June. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
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Aquilegia — Columbine G9 
Beautiful spring-blooming plants of graceful, airy habit; highly prized for the border and 
cutting. They succeed best in partial shade and light, fairly rich, well-drained soil. 
4056 Red Riding Hood The flowers are most unusual in that they are composed of an 
old-rose calyx and a pure white double corolla at the base of which the rose coloring shows 
through most pleasingly. The spurs are so short that they are practically hidden under the 
flower. Profuse bloomer. Grows 2 to 2% ft. tall. Pkt. 25¢; %6 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
Burpee’s Long-Spurred Hybrid Aquilegia 
Large, attractively formed flowers with broad petals and beautiful long spurs; the most 
popular group of columbines. Plants are free blooming, vigorous growers, 2% to 3 ft. tall. 
3717 Blue Shades Vary from light blue, 
mid-blue, deep blue to the darkest purple. 
4053 Copper Queen Deep copper-red. 
Alyssum 
Rock Madwort, Gold Dust 
Charming, attractive dwarf early bloom- 
ing plants for rock gardens and borders. 
3918 Argenteum Stocky, bushy plants, 
12 to 15 in. tall, with bright yellow flowers 
borne in clusters all through the summer. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
3706 Saxatile compactum (Basket of 
Gold) Dense heads of brilliant golden yel- 
low flowers are borne so profusely as to 
hide the plants. Early spring. 9 to 12 in. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢; 12 oz. 60¢. 
3630 Saxatile sulphureum Plants grow 
12 to 16 in. tall, and are covered with 
bright sulphur-yellow flowers in early 
spring. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 
3631 Rock Garden Rare Species Mixed 
Choice assortment of dwarf varieties rang- 
ing from 4 to 16 in. in height. Just as de- 
sirable for spring borders as for rock gar- 
dens. Pkt. 20¢; 46 oz. 50¢; % oz. 85¢. 
Annual Alyssum, see page 80. 

Alyssum saxatile compactum Pkt. 10¢. 
3909 Lemon Queen Soft lemon-yellow. 
3715 Pink Shades Light to deep pinks. 
3908 Snow Queen Pure glistening white. 
Any of the above 5 long-spurred varieties: 
Pkt. 25¢; %A6 oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.00. 
3714 Coerulea [R| (The Rocky Mountain 
Columbine) Violet-blue sepals and white 
corolla. April to July. 1% to 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
4054 Crimson Star Rich dark crimson 
sepals and spurs, in wonderful contrast to 
the white petals. Striking in the garden 
and most effective when cut. Handsome. 
Pkt. 25¢; 142 oz. 60¢; Ye oz. $1.00. 
3634 Longissima Bright canary-yellow 
flowers with the longest spurs, usually 
about 4 in. in length, although we have 
seen many that were 6 in. long. Unusual 
and interesting. Pkt. 50¢; 42 oz. $1.50. 
3635 Pink Beauty Sepals and spurs area 
beautiful shade of soft pink in contrast to 
the cream-colored corolla. Refined. 
Pkt. 25¢; %6 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
3713 Mrs. Scott Elliott Hybrids Mar- 
velous array of splendid colors, ranging 
through shades of lavender, orchid, mauve, 
blue, purple, yellow, pink, red, etc., with 
beautiful soft pastel tones predominating. 
Pkt. 25¢; %A6 oz. 60¢; 4 oz. $1.00. 
3716 Mixed Colors Rich in the more bril- 
liant shades of red, pink, blue, white, yel- 
low, etc.; many two-tone combinations. 
Pkt. 20¢; 4% oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 

4055 Burpee’s Best Hybrids Included 
are the most beautiful colors and color 
combinations to be had in columbine. Flow- 
ers are extra large and the spurs are long. 
Pkt. 30¢; %A~6 oz. 70¢; Ye oz. $1.25. 


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