For Cut Flowers and 
C A L E BN D U L A S Abundance of Blooms 
The Calendula is one of the best and showiest free flowering 
hardy annuals. Blooms from early summer until killed by 
frost. Valuable also for pot culture. 
FINE MIXED. Yellow, orange, orange-red, and striped; all 
double flowers. Pkt., 8c; 44 0z., 20c¢; oz., 35c; %4 Ib., $1.00. 
Li un A beautiful variety which is a de- 
Campfire OP cided improvement in Calendulas. 
a +H ts The flowers are large and double 
Sensation throughout. The long, strong stems 
make it unexcelled for cutting. Its color is a fascinating 
shade of rich, brilliant orange, with a scarlet sheen. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 25c; % oz., 40c. 
RADI A beautiful departure from the conventional form 
of Calendula. The flowers are large and double, 
and the petals attractively quilled. The color is a deep shade of 
golden yellow. Pkt., 10¢; % oz., 25c; % oz., 40c. 
One of the most interesting and 
Orange Shaggy most distinct of the new types of 
Calendula is the laciniated type,/Orange Shaggy. Deep orange 
shaded, lighter at the center, exceedingly graceful and in- 
formal in appearance, it is a striking contrast to the formal 
Calendulas in general use. The plants are free flowering, neat 
and compact, bearing long stems which make the fringy petaled 
flowers equally useful in the garden or for cutting. Pkt., (0c; 
1% oz., 25¢; % oz., 40c. 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered 
Among the newer flower types in the Calendula family, the 
Chrysantha (Chrysanthemum-Flowered) type stands out as one 
of the best. Large double flowers of informal loose formation, 
with long slender incurved petals. Remarkable for their long 
stiff stems, making them ideal for cutting. We can supply two 
colors, as follows: 
CHRYSANTHA BUTTERCUP YELLOW. Exquisite shade of 
clear buttercup yellow. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c; % oz., 50c. 
CHRYSANTHA ORANGE SUNSHINE. Rich golden orange. 
Pkt., 100; %4 0z., 30c; % oz., 50c. 

Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper), 
Double Camellia- 
Flowered. Symmetrical, bushy 
plants, about 2 feet in height, 
with gorgeous masses of beauti- 
ful, brilliant-colored, very dou- 
ble flowers. Easily grown; also 
suitable for pot culture. Blooms 
throughout the summer and early 
fall. Pkt., 0c; % 0z,, 35¢; % 
0z., 60c. 
Calendula Special Mixture 
A mixture of all varieties described on this page. 
10ce; 14 0z., 30c; % oz., 50c. 
Pkt., 

se e 
Calliopsis 
Beautiful, 
showy, free-flower- 
ing plants, of the 
easiest culture, do- 
ing well in any 
sunny position, 
blooming all sum- 


AMARANTHUS 
(Rainbow Plant) 
Attractive foliage plants for 
backgrounds or groups on the 
Blue Lace Flower 
(Didiscus Coeruleus). Large 
lace-like delicate lavender-blue 
flower heads, 2% inches across. 
Long, graceful stems; .2 feet in 
height. Unsurpassed for cut flow- 
ers and last unusually long in 
water. Easily grown; bloom 
freely from July until the first 
hard fall frost. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 
mer and excellent 
for cutting and 
massing. 
DWARF MIXED. 
9 to 12 inches, 
Ideal for rock gar- > 
dens, borders, edg- 
ings, as well as 
for cutting. Al- 

lawn. 4 to 5 ft. 30c; % oz 50c. ways a. ae 5 Ss of 
eTRICOLOR  Gosenh's, Coat). Areas a ee 
ich, scarlet-crimson foliage ef- ; At nites 
fectively variegated with yellow BALSAM APPLE ae ph cea 
and bronze-green. Flowers bright (Momordica Balsamina). Very Pkt., 10e; V4 0z., 
crimson. Pkt., 10¢; %4 o0z., 25c. curious climbing vine, with very 25c. 
MIXED. Many varieties in fine glossy green ornamental foliage TALL DOUBLE 
mixture, including brilliant blood and golden-yellow, warted fruits. MIXED. Finest 
red and gorgeous variegated red, Blue Lace Flower The fruit bursts when ripe, expos- mixture of double 
green and yellow foliage varie- ing bright orange-scarlet interior, varieties, Pkt., 
ties. Attractive drooping blos- which resembles a handsome flower. Fine for trellis, rockwork, 0c; 14 oz., 35c, 
soms. Pkt., (0c; % oz., 25c; stumps, etc. 10 feet. Pkt., 10c; % o2., 25c; 416 oz., 40c; TALL SINGLE 
% oz., 40c.  - 02, 70c. MIXED. A superb 
mixture of all col- 
ors. Pkt., 100; 4 
OZ:;, 20Ce 


Brightest Colored 
MOLTEN FIRE Foliage Plant 
This variety of Amaranthus is a most magnificent foliage plant 
and is attracting a great deal of attention wherever grown. Grows 
rapidly, attaining a height of 3 feet. It has handsome bronze foliage 
until it reaches a height of about 2 feet, when the leaves change to clear, glisten- 
ing, fiery rose-crimson, increasing in size and brilliancy until the whole plant is 
illuminated with huge tufts of flaming fire which can be seen for half a mile. 
Retain their brillianey for 3 months or more. Very easily grown. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 35¢e; %4 0o2z., 60c. 7 



CELOSIA 
DWARF FLAME OF. FIRE. 
Pyramidal-globe type plant, 
each branch bearing a large, 
almost round, fiery scarlet head 
of coral-like structure. 1% ft. 
One of the most magnificent 
garden annuals ever introduced. 
Pkt.,» (5c. 
CHINESE WOOL FLOWER 
(Celosia Childsii). Very showy 
and most desirable. Blooms 
continuously from midsummer 
until frost. Wool-like blooms in 
immense clusters, often meas- 
uring 2 feet in circumference. 
2% to 3 ft. high. Seed in fine 
mixture of crimson, white and 
yellow. Pkt., (0c; % oz., 30c. 
PLUME or FEAT H- 
ERED (Celosia 
Plumosa). Of pyramidal growth, 
producing numerous brilliant, 
massive plumes which resem- 
ble ostrich feathers and wave 






CYPRESS VINE 
twining annual 
climber with beautiful fern-like foliage 
A very. graceful, 
and masses of attractive, trumpet 
shaped flowers, 1 to 1% inches across, 
the petals of which form a perfect star. 
: XED. Scarlet and. white. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 30c. 


Candytuft 
CANDYTUFT 
The Candytufts are popular everywhere, 
and considered indispensable for cutting. 
Seed sown in April, flowers in June. Suc- 
cessive sowings should be made at intervals. 
Hardy and easy to grow. 
CARDINAL 
CLIMBER - 
(Ipomoea Quamoclit Sloteri). The gracefully above the foliage. 
iaoat beautiful and brilliant climber 2% to ft. Choice mixture of Ole eda eadeucing The fin- 
y i i red and yellow shades. Pkt., est of all; immense spikes of large, pure 
CrP? Sheet EO aa TApiS erOwine 10c; %4 oz., 30c. white flowers. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 30c; % oz., 
annual attaining a height of 25 
feet, with beautiful fern-like foliage 
and literally covered with a blaze 
of fiery cardinal-red flowers from 
midsummer to frost. Pkt., 25c. 
50c; 0z., 85c. 
ALL COLORS MIXED. A fine mixture of 
white, pink, lilac and red shades. Pkt., 10¢; 
1%, oz., 25c; 144 02., 40c; oz., 70c. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
COCKSCOMB 
(Celosia Cristata). Free-bloom- 
ing annual, growing best in not 
too rich and in rather light 
soil. .Grand border plant; at- 
tractive for pots. Fine mixed. 
Pkt., 10c;* 4% 0z., 25c. 

Chinese Wool Flower (Celosia Childsii) 
Flowers Listed on Pages 27 to 38 Are Annuals 

