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__ Perennials are plants which flower several years plants to the public because of their superior quality. to name. For best results plant Burgess’ high grade 
‘in succession and are used for permanent plantings. Our plants are not light grade seedlings like those perennials. : 
3 list with perennials the biennials which are not offered by so many growers at bargain prices. Neither 
ually treated as annuals, fand those }that are in are théy overcrowded clumps. which have outlived Perennials are shipped postpaid at the prices given, 
rfection the second year. <All,varieties listed on their usefulness and_ are difficult to transplant. They but if you order 12 or more plants by express we can 
s and pages 40 to 47 are hardy perennials unless are of the proper age to insure their being success- frequently include larger stock at no increase in price, 
herwise stated. r = ; fully transplanted. All our .plants are free from and will include extra plants of our own selection to 
We take pride in offering our stock of perennial disease and insects and carefully selected to be true help pay the transportation costs. 







Aquilegia or Columbine 
Much hybridizing has been done to obtain the varieties that are now 
offered. All varieties will endure some shade and will thrive in any 
well-drained soil. For best effect plant in groups of 3 or more. 
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS. It would be impossible to describe the 
wide variation of color in our Hybrid Columbines. They range from 
bright yellow to vivid scarlet and from the daintiest blues to deep purple, 
with all the intermediate shades. Pkt., 15c; %6 oz., 60c. Plants, 30c 
each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
CRIMSON STAR. No Aquilegia has enjoyed more popularity than this 
unusual combination of colors. The outer petals are vivid crimson while 
the center or corolla is pure white. Very striking and free flowering. 
Pkt., 20c. Plants, 30c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
CLEMATIFLORA (Clematis-Flowered Columbine). Just imagine, Clema- 
tis flowers on a Columbine plant. If you can you have a picture of Clemati- 
flora, It is the newest and most unusual of all recent introductions. The 
flowers are produced in great abundance in pastel shades. They are wide 
open, without spurs or corolla.- Clematifiora is different from anything 
you have ever seen. Plants, 40c each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 

Anemone Hupehensis 
Fall Flowering ALLEGHENY VINE 
ANEMONES or Climbing Bleeding Heart 

a 
e Oa cenien: (Adlumia or Mountain Fringe). A graceful hardy biennial climber, but 
-* ar Sado ctoben when most peren- as it resows itself year after year, it might be considered perennial. The z = 
¥. Hials are out of bloonf excellent feathery foliage closely resembles that of the Maidenhair Fern. The flow- Clematiflora or Clematis-Flowered Columbine 
& for cutting : ors oe se aped, ie aon like ae Bleeding Heart, and com- 
me . : etely cover the plant. asi rown, and blooms first year f seed. 
S, ALICE. 3 fect. Large flowers Pkt., 15¢. 7 ie : A ma BUTTERFLY FLOWER 
of rose-pink. The best pink Anem- 
one Kosh rants witli it Ad (Guara) 
. : ; showy plant with silvery-gray foli- : 
F Peco’ She Le. mere Ghost Plant va uscd ea bons be diffie ne WAILer An exceptionally fine cut flower garden plant. Al- 
= - HUPEHENSIS. 18 inches. The ARTEMISIA ine a flower arrangement without Silver ways in bloom from early summer until cut down by 
pest dwarf Anemone we know of. King. This variety is used extensively frost. The petals of these graceful, pure white flow- 
. Soft lilac-pink, profuse bloomer. SILVER KING by florists, both freshly cut and dried. 5 are arranged to resemble the wings of a butterfly. 
ers are 4 g 2 ‘ 
choice of above varieties, 30c each ; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
a Prices of Anemone plants: Your 3 FOR 65c Grows 3 feet high. Plants, 30¢ each; Blooming age plants, 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for 
. 8 for 65c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. $3.00, postpaid. 
New Hybrid Hardy Asters 
Perennial Asters are among the showiest of our autumn-flowering plants, always sure to 
loom during September and October, when most hardy flowers are past. They grow freely 
in any soil. Valuable for mass garden effect and for decorative purposes. They form 
bushy plants with many branches filled with golden-centered, daisy-like flowers. The old 
common varieties have been discarded for these newer worthwhile hybrids. 
TALL VARIETIES (3 to 4 feet) 
BLUE BOUQUET. Bright violet-blue flow- 
ers. Free flowering. 
FREEDOM. Very large, rich violet-blue $ AS ER 
flowers if 
MAID OF- ATHENS. Large, clear rose- ¢ 
ink. 
# MULBERRY. Bright mulberry red. The Collection 



























Shady Flower Garden 
Have you ever wished that you could have a perennial flower gar- 
den on the shaded side of your house? Ordinary garden plants 
must have sun, but Nature has provided many lovely wild flowers 
the world over with the ability to thrive and bloom in dense shade. 
For this reason we have gathered a collection of native perennial 
plants so that you can have a shady garden. 
BLUEBELLS (Mertensia Virginica). Plants grow one foot high 
with nodding bell-shaped flowers that are pink in the bud, opening 
blue. Blooms in April and May after which the foliage dies and 
disappears. 

BLUE PHLOX (Phlox Divaricata). This plant, in some localities, finest: red ‘variety. 
is known as wild Sweet William. The large light blue flowers are SUNSET. Sunset pink. Very free flower- We have many varieties of hardy peren- 
produced in flat clusters atop one foot stems. One of the showiest ing. The best for mass planting. nial Asters in our nursery in too small 
of our native plants. WHITE LADY. The clearest white vari- quantities to list separately so we are 
BLOOD ROOT (Sanguinaria Canadensis). Open ae Saiiod yaa ety we have found. se rgd _ eight ape a ee 
appear in early April on short stems rising through a large roun a a different variety of our selection, for 
teat: It derives its name from its blood red sap. DWARF VARIETIES (10 to 15 inches) only $1.00, postpaid. 

CONSTANCE, Clear rosy-pink. 
LILAC TIME. Deep violet blue. 
of Aster Plants—Your selec. 
BE ES oot above. tally andmdenct PERENNIAL ASTER SEED 
varieties ; 30c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.00, 
CARDINAL FLOWER (Lobelia Cardinalis). The Cardinal Flower 
requires moist soil where they thrive and bloom unmolested. They 
produce tall spikes of brilliant cardinal-red flowers, 
COLUMBINE (Aquilegia Canadensis). - A beautiful plant with 
ai “tag 
“ nodding flowers of scarlet and yellow in May. Will also grow in sun. postpaid. NEW HYBRIDS. A fine mixture of the 
DUTCHMAN’S BREECHES (Dicentra Cucullaria). One of the Aster plants cannot be shipped into the most choice varieties and finest colors. Seed 
easiest of all wild flowers to grow. The fern-like foliage combined State of Wyoming. in mixture of colors only. Plkt., 25c. 

with the white and yellow flowers make a very desirable plant. 










< Blooms April and May. 
HEPATICA, Triloba. An eae ek small plant bar cena Earee = 
Z lobed leaves. The open blue or lilac flowers come with the violets. Oth Sh cl L P| t 
we JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT (Arisaema Triphyllum). The Jack-in-the- er a ]} OvINng an S 
= Pulpit or Indian Turnip belongs to the same family as the Calla 
_ |} Lily. The flower or spadix is followed by an attractive cluster of In addition to the wild flowers the following varieties, listed elsewhere in this catalog, will 
- bright red berries ripening in early summer. also thrive in shade. 
SS MAY APPLE (Podophyllum Pettatum). One of the best known Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Eximia). Page Lily of the Valley. Page 43. 
of our woodland plants. Grows a foot or more in height with um- oe Primcosvael Pacass 
brella-like leaves. Each stem has two leaves with a single waxy- Christmas Rose (Helleborus). Page 40. EN G5 OK ‘ . 
white flower in the fork. The plant produces an edible yellow fruit Ferns. Page 42. Vinca or Periwinkle, Page 46. 
similar in flavor to the Paw Paw. Lady Slipper (Cypripedium). Page 43. Violets. Page 45. 
Eg WAKE ROBIN or WOOD LILY (Trillium). One of the first of the Many of the fall planting bulbs are ideal for the shady border. If you are not already 
wild flowers to bloom. The three petaled lilies are produced on 10 receiving our special bulb list, published in June, write for a copy. 
to 12 inch stems. They will grow in the densest shade. Can be sup- 
| plied in either Pink or White. 
ane PRICES: Your selection of the above 10 varieties of Wild Flowers =) 
|} at 30c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
