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PFITZER’S IMPROVED. 3 to 4 feet. The finest of all 
Tritomas, the flowers being larger than most other varieties, 
on more upright stems, blooms more profusely and color is 
more intense. Many of the flowers measure 12 to 15 inches 
long by 4 inches in diameter. They are dazzling scarlet, the 
lower half of flower being tinged with rich orange. A clump 
makes a striking show, surpassing the finest Canna for at- 
tractiveness. Bloom from August to October, If roots are 
covered during the severe winter weather, they will live safely 
from year to year. Blooming size plants, 45¢ each; 3 for 
$1.10; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 
TOWER OF GOLD. A new Tritoma which, other than color, 
is almost identical to Pfitzer’s Improved. The color is pure 
yellow. One of the most striking brilliant flowers for the 
perennial border and for cutting. Blooming size plants, 45c 
each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 
FOLIOSA. Most Tritomas bloom in the fall. Foliosa blooms 
in May with large flower cones 10 to 12 inches long. The 
color is bright, orange-red at first with the lower portion 
turning yellow with age. A tall, strong growing plant, 4 to 5 
feet high, and the finest spring flowering variety we have 
found. Blooming size plants, 45c each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for 
$3.50, postpaid. z 
EARLY PERPETUAL-FLOWERING HYBRIDS. ‘The first 
of the Tritomas to bloom; massive flower spikes 3 feet tall; 
flowers of various colors, ranging from pale yellow to deep 
orange-searlet, Pkt., (5c. 



























Tritoma 







Hardy 
Perennial 
Verbena 
VERBENA "God of Fire" 
“God of Fire’ is far superior to any other variety. 
server said, ‘‘This Verbena is, so far as color is concerned, the 
It is the first time I have 
ever seen a flower of a color which actually hurt my eyes and 
It is too bad that such 
names as ‘Dazzler’ and ‘Brilliant’ have been used up in applying 
This statement was 
made by a well known horticultural photographer and more aptly 
describes the brilliant red of Verbena God of Fire than anything we 
can say about it. Not hardy in the far North, but well worth the 
No matter how crowded your 
garden may be, be sure to make room for a few of these plants. 
most startling thing I have ever seen. 
seemed to dance from its sheer brilliance. 
them to plants of comparatively dull shades.”’ 
price for the first season’s bloom. 
Prices: 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 
The yarieties offered here are all healthy, one year 
old field grown plants. While they are smaller than 
our regular list of transplanted stock, they afford you 
an opportunity to secure many varieties at truly bar- 
gain prices. As we have not seen these plants in 
flower we cannot guarantee them to be 100% true to 
color, 
All Perennial Seedlings are packed in standard 
size bundles. If your order is for less than three 
dozen of these plants, you must order unbroken 
bundles of twelve of a variety. If your order is for 
three dozen or more, you may order either six or 
twelve of a variety. Please do not ask for any other 
quantities, for in order to give you the benefit of 
these low prices, we must conserve labor by packing 
all seedlings in standard size bundles. 
ALYSSUM, Gold Dust. Bright yellow flowers in 
early spring. . 
AQUILEGIA, Clematiflora. See description on page 
39. 
AQUILEGIA, Long Spurred Hybrids. Fine selection 
of mixed colors. 
Serer ae Silver King. See description on page 
o 
CAMPANULA, Cup and Saucer. For description, 
see page 40. 
CAMPANULA, Medium. 
Bells in Blue, Pink or White. 
CARNATION, Hardy Border. 
fiowers in mixture of colors. 
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT. Bright orange seed 
pods for winter decoration. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Korean Hybrids. Single, dou- 
ble and semi-double in mixture of colors. 
COREOPSIS, Double or Single. Bloom profusely ; 
very showy; fine for cut flowers. 
DELPHINIUM, Chinese. A dwarf variety with blue 
and white flowers. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
(Biennial.) Canterbury 
Double and single 

BARGAINS i» 
One dozen for 65c -=- 3 dozen, $1.65 
PRICES: 
Trailing Evergreen VINCA 
An old timer but still the best ground, cover for the shade. 
Glossy evergreen foliage and 
Plants, 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.25, post- 
paid. By express, not prepaid, 100 for $6.00. 
YUCCA or Spanish Bayonet 
FILAMENTOSA. An old timer that will never grow old. 
The evergreen leaves have the appearance of sharp bayonets 
and from the center of the clump arises an immense 4 to 5 
foot spike of creamy, bell-shaped flowers. 
Will also grow in full sun. 
bright blue flowers. 
One ob- 
border as well as for lawn specimens. 
mentosa. 
DELPHINIUM, Lamartine. Deep indigo blue. 
DELPHINIUM, Giant English Hybrids. Many de- 
lightful color combinations. 
DIANTHUS, Double Carnation-Flowered. The old 
fashioned clove pink with rich, spicy fragrance; 
hardy ; do well anywhere. 
DIANTHUS, Sweet Wivelsfield. 
cellent cut flower. Mixture of colors. 
DIGITALIS, Giant Shirley. Fine mixture of colors. 
EVENING PRIMROSE. Oenothera Youngii. Sturdy 
plant with large shiny leaves from which stems arise 
to a height of about 2 feet. Quantities of beautiful 
lemon-yellow flowers from June to October. 
FEVERFEW. See description on page 42. 
d GAILLARDIA, Burgundy. See description on page 
2. 
(Biennial.) Ex- 
GAILLARDIA, Dazzler. See description on page 42. 
GAILLARDIA, Goblin. See description on page 42. 
GAILLARDIA, Mixed Hybrids. Mixture of all 
shades and colors. 
GYPSOPHILA,..Double White. 2 ft. Flowers are 
showy white and a good percentage of them double. 
An excellent cutting variety. 
GYPSOPHILA, Paniculata. See description on page 
42 
HIBISCUS, Mallow. Marvel. Canes grow to a height 
of 4 feet and bear great quantities of large, bell- 
shaped flowers. 
inches across. Red or pink. 
IBERIS or PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT. 
scription on page 40. 
LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Pea). 
tion on page 44. 
LAVENDER (Lavendula Vera). 18 inches. The 
real Sweet Lavender used and grown by our grand- 
mothers. Bears exquisitely fragrant blue flowers all 
through July and August. 
LIATRIS or Blazing Star. 
flowers. 
See de- 
See descrip- 
Tall spikes of purple 
variety. 
Used in the flower 
Grows on the poorest 
of soils, which has made it a popular plant for cemetery 
planting. Tubers 25c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50, postpaid. 
VARIEGATED YUCCA. A variegated form of Yucca Fila- 
Each green leaf is striped with golden yellow. 
Tubers 30c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
long stems; fine mixture of colors. 
Blooms often measure up to 6 or 8— 
Your choice of the above perennials at 65¢ per dozen; 3 dozen for $1.65; 5 dozen or more at 50c | 
dozen, delivered postpaid. REMEMBER, if your order is for less than 3 dozen of these plants, you m 
order unbroken bundles of 12 of a variety. If your order is for 3 dozen or more, you may order either 6 or 12 of 
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July-October. Beautiful corn- 
flower-like blossoms which meas- 
ure from 4 to 5 inches across. 
Indispensable for cutting. Easily — 
grown in any open sunny posi- 
tion. A fine mixture of white, 
blue, lavender and intermediate 
colors. Pkt., 10c; 144 oz., 40c. 
Giant Scabiosa 
GIANT HYBRIDS. One of the 
most beautiful hardy perennials. 
A wonderful improvement over 
other varieties of Scabiosa. Long- | 
stemmed, giant ruffled flowers — 
from August until frost. Valuable — 
for cutting. A fine mixture of all — 
pastel shades of blue and la 
ender. Pkt., 25. 




















Perennial Seedlings 


















LINUM or Blue Flax. 
from May to August. ie é 
LUNARIA (Honesty or Peter’s Penny). (Biennial) — 
2 ft. Known in the different provinces of China as 
the silver, satin or money plant. When dried, the 
stems which are loaded with glistening silvery-white — 
seed pouches, will last indefinitely and are exquisi 
for winter bouquets and other decorative purposes. 
LYCHNIS, Chalcedonica (Maltese Cross). 
Vivid scarlet flowers in flat heads, borne over an 
tremely long blooming period. : me 
MYOSOTIS, Alpestris Blue ~(Forget-Me-Not) 
(Biennial. ) Ideal for rockery or for edging wal! 
beds, etc. Charming clear blue flowers. 
PLATYCODON or Chinese Bellflower. Balloon-like 
buds, on long stems, which open into large, rich blue 
flowers. 7 
PYRETHRUM or Painted Daisy. 
Blue saucer-shaped flow 
Large some 3 
SALVIA, Azurea Blue. 4 ft. Tall, willowy ste 
bearing masses of pale blue flowers. For profus! 
ot ee during early autumn this Salvia is unex: 
celled. ty Fess 
SCABIOSA, Caucasica. 114 to 2 ft. stems, 
topped by a charming flower of soft lavender. Bloo: 
from June to September. An ideal cut flower. ce 
SHASTA DAISY, Alaska. Large flowered variety. . 
SNAPDRAGON, Hardy (Linaria). Yellow. See de 
scription on page 45. ne 
STATICE or Sea Lavender. See description on 
page 45. ; one 
STOKESIA, Cynea Blue. Flowers of clear azure 
blue on stems 1 to 1% ft. A fine variety for cu 
SUN ROSE, Mixed (Helianthemum). A dwarf 
with a multitude of bright, shiny flowers of 
rose and yellow. age i 
SWEET WILLIAM. See description on page 44 
VIOLA, Apricot. Rich apricot, shaded orange, — 
VIOLA, Arkwright Ruby. Crimson and Maroon, 
VIOLA, Black Imp. Rich velvety black. ~~~ 
VIOLA, Jersey Gem. Deep violet-blue; very 
grant; long period of bloom. 
YUCCA, Filamentosa. See description on this pa 








