







Chinese 
- Fragrant Fern 
-_ Delicate, lace-like foliage. 
Blooms profusely. Both flower 
and foliage are deliciously 
fragrant. Not a-true fern; 

DIANTHUS OR PINKS 
Few flowers can equal the old-fashioned Pinks in 
beauty and profusion of blooms. They are easily 
grown and do well in almost any kind of soil and 
location. The varieties listed on this page are biennials, but 
are usually treated as annuals, and are a mass of bloom within 
a few weeks after seed is planted. Excellent for cutting. As 
a rule, they survive the winter if given slight protection, flower- 
poimemental variety of Arte- 
3 4-to 5 feet. No bou- 
quet is complete without a 
spray or two of these_per- 
fumed beauties. Pkt., 5c. 

ing abundantly the following season. 
CHINESE, Double. Sometimes called Indian Pinks. 
clusters of very double flowers; many bright colors. 
Y% oz., 25c; % oz., 40c. 
FIREBALL. Large, double; rich, blood-red; splendid for cut- 
ting or as a border. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c. 
JAPANESE DOUBLE (Heddewigi). Large double blooms in 
many showy colors, varying from the richest velvety crimson to 
R ENTAL the most delicat Pkt., (0c; % 30 
e most delicate rose. ct., 100; %4 oz., 30c. 
COTTON LACINIATUS, Double Mixed. Flowers very large and double 
a and the edges of the petals are exquisitely fringed. A fine mix- 
Many people in the North have ture of brilliant colors—white, pink, rose, red and maroon 
never seen cotton growing. As it shades, with white.edges and variegated. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 
is by far a more beautiful plant 
pared a special 
than many of the ornamentals 
for Winter Bouquets 
mixture of all 
and can be successfully grown in 
the North for ornamental pur- 
poses, it makes a very desirable 
addition to any flower garden; 
the leading varieties of annual Everlastings, such as Acro- 
clinium, Globe Amaranth, Helichrysum, Rhodanthe, Statice, 
Xeranthemum, etc. You will find the most of these varieties 
described in this catalog. A most charming assortment 



Handsome 
Pkt., (0c; 
To meet the 
growing de- 
mand for win- 
ter bouquets, 
we have pre- 

large, showy flowers, followed by 
large fluffy balls of white cot- 
. : fi | < 
ton, Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 20. Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 

Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 
(Everblooming Hybrid Sweet William) 
A eross between an annual Pink and Sweet Wil- 
liam, combining the free and continuous blooming 
qualities of the former and the hardiness of the 
latter. Good for borders, cut flowers, and especially adapted 
for rock gardens. While strictly speaking a biennial, it 
comes into bloom from seed as quickly as an annual. Height, 
1 foot. Colors run from intense velvety crimson through the 
shades of lighter red, rose, light pink and white. Seed in 
mixture of colors only. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; 14 oz., 40c. 
DAHLIA SEED 
Dahlias are as easily grown from seed 
as nasturtiums, and will bloom the first 
year if seed is sown early. 
DOUBLE CACTUS-FLOWERED. Long; 
narrow, pointed, tubular and_ twisted 
petals of graded lengths, giving the 
layered flowers a very striking appear- 
ance. Excellent mixture of the finest 
varieties. Pkt., 15c; 416 0z., 75c. 
DOUBLE DECORATIVE. Flowers full 
to the center; thick but not ball-shaped, 
with broad, flat petals. Choice mixture 
of large flowered varieties. Pkt., {5c3 
V6 0Z., 75¢. 
CHOICE DOUBLE. A fine mixture of 
Decorative, Show and Peony-Flowered 
varieties. Pkt., 15c¢; 146 oz., 50c. 






DATURA 
(Trumpet Flower) 
WRIGHTII. The best annual 
variety. A handsome, hardy 
plant, 3 feet high, bearing im- 
mense trumpet-shaped flowers of 
white, tinged with lilac. Average 
about 8 inches in length by 5 
inches across. Delightfully fra- 
grant. Started early, will bloom 
from early summer until fall. 
ae to grow. Pkt., 0c; 14 0z., 
ce 
ranging from the most delicate shades to the most bril- 
liant colors. Liberal size packet, 10c; %4 oz., 30c, 
GLOBE AMARANTH 
Gomphrena or Everlasting Bachelor's Button 
A popular everlasting or strawflower. Our mixture in- 
cludes a fine range of colors, including white, shades of 
pink, lilac, and the rich bronzy-yellow tones deserve par- 
ticular mention. Plants 2 feet tall, and are literally covered 
with button-shaped flowers which measure nearly %4-inch in 
diameter. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; % oz., 40c. 
+} 

27 Ripe Oranges 
On 30 Inch Tree 
in Ohio 
*“T wish you could see my 
Dwarf Orange which I bought 
from you a number of years ago. 
The plant is not very large, as I 
have kept it pruned back. About 
30 inches high and 30 inches 
across. It has 27 ripe oranges, 
2 to 2% inches in diameter, and 
a few small green ones.’’—Mrs. 
Howard D. Jones, 2627 McGaffey 
Rd., Youngstown, Ohio. June 4, 
1941. 
See page 76 for description and 
prices of Dwarf Orange plants. 
CRIMSON FLAX 
LINUM GRANDIFLORUM RU- 
BRUM. One of the most effec- 
tive and showy bedding plants, 
having fine foliage and delicate 

Decorative Dahlia 
Burgess’ Special Mixture of Dahlia Seed 
A select mixture of the finest varieties of Cactus-Flowered, Hybrid-Cactus, Ball 

Annual Cinetaria 





ANNUAL ‘CINERARIA ee Tas pene eA or Show type, Decorative and Peony-Flowered, and a few of the most gorgeous 
(Brachycome Iberidifolia) % 0Z., 25¢. i - : of the single varieties. Pkt., 25¢: 142 oz., 60¢; “46 0z., $1.00. 
Very fine, free flowering. easily ;rown an- . 
nual, 10 inches tall, covered during the 
greater part of the summer with a profusion 
of dainty flowers which resemble small Cine- 
varias. A fine mixture of colors including 
the different shades of blue, purple, rosy- (ESCHSCHOLTZIA) 
lilac, and white with contrasting dark eye. 
Suitable for edgings, small beds or pot cul- 
ture. Pkt., 10¢; 44 0z., 35c. 
HYACINTH BEAN 
(Dolichos) 
PURPLE SOUDAN. A rapid growing 
climber for sunny situations. 8 to 16 feet. 
Stems purplish-red; red and purple shades 
in the leaves. Long spikes Of pea-like flow- 
ers of deep reddish maroon, followed by 
beautiful metallic purple seed pods. Pkt., 
{0c; 0z., 25c. 
Princess Helen, 
above; green foliage. 
GYPSOPHILA 
(Baby's Breath) 
Hardy Everywhere. One of the Most Desirable 
Annuals for Beds, Borders and Cut Flowers. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA RAMONA HYBRIDS. Daintiest of the California Poppies. 
Among the many fancy varieties introduced, Ramona stands out as a distinct 
and very charming type in the frilled class. The frills give it the appearance 
of a semi-double flower. Ramona Hybrids come in a fine mixture of glistening 
shades of pink, yellow and white, and are very pleasing to the eye. 2 feet 
high. This unusually attractive novelty should be included in every collection, 
Pkt., 10c 14 0z., 40¢; 1% oz., 70c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA ORANGE KING. Rich golden orange. 
30c; % oz., 50c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA MIXED. A choice mixture of all colors. 
0z., 25¢; % oz., 40c; oz., 70c. 
Pkt., (0¢; %4 oz., 
Pure white form of Pkt., (0c; 4 
Pkt., (0c; oz., 25c. 



African Daisy FREESIAS 
DIMORPHOTHECA, AURAN- 

These are well known for their delightful 
WHITE. A quick-growing annual, bear- TICA HYBRIDS. 12 inches; fragrance. Seed should be sown in flats and Freesias 
ing a profusion of small, open, bell-shaped flowers 2% inches across. transplanted after the bulb has formed. Will Flowers Listed on Pages 27 to 38 
flowers. Grows 10 to 15 inches tall. Ex- Splendid mixture of white bloom the first year from seed. Are Annuals 
tensively grown by florists for use in mixed REFRACTA ALBA. White. 

bouquets. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 30c. cream, yellow, orange and TOSe, Pkt., -25¢. 
“ Be gee mirenae seed size, but many mates being pened jhe BARROW HYBRIDS. Very BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO. 
wit! owers 0 ainty brig rose color. several colors aroun arker attractive because of their unique 
= Pkt., (0c. 4 centers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. colorings and shadings. Pkt., 25c. GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
