-- SUNFLOWERS 
DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED YELLOW. Rich 
golden-yellow ; double as a Chrysanthemum and as large as a 
man’s hat. 7 feet high. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
SINGLE RED SUNFLOWER. Flowers of different shades of 
red and red margined with yellow; ranging from 2 to 5 inches 
in diameter. Plants of branching habit, 3 to 4 feet high, and 
bloom freely, Pkt., (0c; 14 oz., 25¢; % oz., 40c. 
e s+ varjety Fe 
Mammoth Russian. 72° ,127¢st_ variety of Sun 
single heads meas- 
uring 12 to 22 inches in diameter, and containing an immense 
quantity of seed, which is highly valued as a food for poultry, 
being one of the best egg producing foods known, Pkt., 10¢;3 
% \b., 16c; lb., 35¢; 5 Ibs., $1.25. 
SCHIZANTHUS 
(Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 
r One of the dainti- 
est flowers imagina- 
ble; of easy culture 
outdoors and espe- 
cially fine for the 
house in late winter 
and early spring. Scabiosa Blue Moon 
Seed sown in the : 
spring sae produce SCABIOSA 
ants that will co 
Mito blonm in a fee . BLUE MOON. A new type in Scabiosa with fully double 
weeks, and with flowers composed of broad, heavy, wavy petals, entirely elim- 
such loads of charm- mating the pineushion center. Color, rich deep lavender-blue. 
ing blooms as to 2% inches across; 2 to 2% inches deep; stem length fully 
completely obscure 27 inches. Ideal for cutting. Plants 42 to 48 inches high, 
the delicate fern-like PXt., 15e. 
foliage. The butter- FIRE KING. Dazzling fiery scarlet; the most brilliant of 
fly-like flowers range all Scabiosas. Gorgeous for the flower garden and for cutting. 
in color from pure Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; % oz., 50c. 
white through shades GIANT SHASTA. Pure white; flowers 314 inches across; 
race pinh te extremely long stems. Pkt., 10¢; %4 oz., 30¢; % oz., 50c. 
many beautifully . GIANT PEACH BLOSSOM. Beautiful shade of peach-blos- 
é e 3 ~ som pink; large size; long stems. Pkt., 10c; 1 Za, 3008 
FIRE BALL (America). ‘The ear- pesretls Pit.) 100s os Sdes ee 4 ie 
liest, freest and most continucus ; z % O%., 250; 14 o7z., oe 
bloomer of all Scarlet Sages, and the Chrysanthemum-Flowered Sunflower 40c, HEAVENLY BLUE. 2 ft. Flowers are round, soft azure- 
C 5 : blue and borne most profusely on 15 to 18 inch stems. Fine 
most uniform in habit of growth. Aap an ates be : aa 
The bushy plants do not grow over for mixed borders ; need no staking. Highly prized for cutting. 
12 inches high, with the spikes of THUNBERGIA Pkt., 15e; %4 0z., 50c. 
prilliant scarlet flowers thrown well LARGE FLOWERED TALL DOUBLE. 2% feet. Exquisite 

Salvia 
Salvia (ScarletSage) 
The Scarlet Sage has long been a 
favorite bedding plant. We offer dis- 
ease-treated seed of the two finest 
varieties in cultivation. 
















above the foliage, making a total - if shades of pink, rose, cherry red, fiery scarlet, white, yellow, 
height of abeptee feez. = The im- ene aeeant, ores amethyst, lavender, light blue, dark blue and purple, the soft 
portance of this uniformity will be warm, sunny situation; ; eee predominating. — Bloom from July until fall, 
appreciated by those who use Scar- excellent for hanging bas- Pkt., 100514 oz., 25¢; % oz., 40c. 
let Sage for beds or borders. Pkt., kets and ground covers. TOM THUMB HYBRIDS. Free-blooming minia- 
25¢; Y% 0z., 750; % 02., $1.25. Bright yellow, buff, white ture-type. 6 to 8 inches tall. Valuable in the gar- 
SPLENDENS, The largest flower- and orange flowers, with 
den and for cut flowers. Fine mixture of colors, 
ing Scarlet Sage, well-grown plants dark eyes. Bloom pro- 
Pkt., 10c; 44 0oz., 30c. 

measuring 3 to 4 feet tall; a scorch- fusely from June until Oc- 
ing scarlet of unsurpassed brilliancy. tober. 4 ft. Pkt., 0c; 
Pkt., (5e; % oz., 50¢; % oz., 90c. ¥y% oz., 25c. 

MAMMOTH 
VERBENAS 
Our strain of Mammoth Verbenas has been care- 
fully selected and improved until we can recom- 
mend it as the best procurable. The trusses and 
individual flowers are of large size, of brilliant 
colors, free-blooming and of vigorous habit. The 
Verbena is one of the most popular garden annuals and lends 
itself willingly to many uses. For beds, borders and window 
boxes it is particularly fine, and is frequently used for an un- 
dergrowth to tall plants like lilies, etc. The clusters of showy 
flowers are borne in constant succession from June until frost. 
We offer the following colors: Blue, Searlet, Pink, White, Lav- 
ender Glory (lavender with cream eye). Separate colors, 10c 
per packet; 3 pkts., 25c; 5 pkts., 40c; 4% oz., 40c. Mixture of 
colors, 10¢ per packet; % oz., 30c; %4 oz., 50c. Plants—in 
Royal Bouquet mixture of colors only—25e each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.10, 
Bush Verbena postpaie 
STOCKS 
The stock is one of the most popular annuals, either for bed- 
ding or pot culture. For brilliancy and diversity of color, fra- 
grance, profusion and duration of bloom it is unsurpassed. 
GIANT IMPERIAL. If sufficient room is given, the plants de- 
velop to enormous dimensions, forming magnificent bushes with 
long and thick flower stalks. If sown in Feb- 
ruary or March, the plants will blossom out- 
doors from midsummer until frost, producing 
numerous spikes set with very large, double, de- 
lightfully fragrant blooms. A cool climate is re- 
quired for best results. The best variety for 
greenhouse use. Height 2% feet. Pkt., I5e; % 
oz., 60c; 1% oz., $1.00. 
MAMMOTH EARLY BRANCHING NICE. This 
variety is popular for general use and valuable 
for cutting purposes. If sown early, they come 
into flower with the early small varieties. The 
flowers are large and double. Height 18 inches. 
A wonderful assortment of colors. Pkt., 10c; % 
oz., 50c; 14 0z., 85c. 
Royal Bouquet Bush Verbena 
An upright, compact form, growing 15 to 18 inches in height and not more than 10 
inches across, with no lateral branches. Very large, brilliantly colored flowers in great 
profusion. ‘The blossoms are borne on long stems and group themselves together at the 
summit of the plant. Excellent for beds and borders and the only variety recommended 
for pot culture. The color range is from purest white to pink, red, blue and purple, 
many flowers being distinctly auricula-eyed. Choice mixture of colors. Pkt., 15e; % 
oz., 50c. 
Evening Scented Stock 
(Perfume Plant) 
Matthiola Bicornis. No annual in cultiva- 
tion, even including the Mignonette, sur- 
passes this in the delicate perfume of its 
flowers. The pink and lilac blossoms are 
partially closed during the day, but expand 
and produce their fragrance in the evening. 
Pkt., 0c; % oz., 30c. 

STATICE (Sea Pink) WILD CUCUMBER 
One of the most beautiful flowers for the FOR QUICK SHADE 
border. Retains its true color when dried, The most rapid growing annual 
making it one of the most valuable Everlastings. yine in existence; grows 20 feet in 

° Indispensable in making winter bouquets. Mix- six weeks. Pretty foliage, fragrant 
Snow on the Mountain ture of blue and rose shades, Pkt., 10¢; % 0Z., white flowers and ornamental prickly 
25c; 1% oz., 40c. seed pods. Pkt., 10c¢; 0z., 
(Euphorbia Variegata). One of the finest 
foliage plants for outdoor planting. Foliage at- 
tractively veined and margined with white. 
2 feet. Excellent for beds and borders. Pkt., 4 
0c; %4 oz., 25c¢; % oz., 40c. Giant Imperial Stocks 
25c¢ 

BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
