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Gloxinia 
-GLOXINIA 
Magnificent Flowers of 
Rich Colors. 
These showy plants are 
easily grown in pots, and ~ 
may be transplanted to the 
garden bed, preferably in a 
semi-shaded place. Bulbs 
vill bloom in 6 to 8 weeks 
from time they are planted. 
BLACK PRINCE. Giant 
flowers of Midnight Blue. 
BRILLIANT. Clear bright 
~ red blooms. 
-EMPEROR FREDERIC. 
Upright scarlet flowers with 
-a band of white. 
MONTEREY ROSE. Wide 
— open flowers of soft rose. 
mixture of colors 
SKY BLUE. ~ 
_ accurately describes 
color of this variety. 
Prices: Your choice of 
above named varieties, or 
if you 
prefer, at 45c each; 3 for 
$1.20; 12 for $4.00, post- 
The name 
the 
paid. Bulbs available from 
_ late January until May. 

ce Crinum 
_CRINUM 
a fine bulbous plant 
which produces flowers of 
great beauty. Usually two 
flower stalks are sent up at 
the same time, each bearing 
a large cluster of gorgeous, 
lily-like, fragrant blooms. 
_ The flowers are enormous in 
size; color, white with a 
ee ish-red stripe through 
the center of each petal. 
- Succeeds in pot or open 
_ ground. oiIt is not hardy, so 
bulbs should not be left 
_ outdoors through the winter. 
_ 75e each; 3 for $2.00; 12 
for $7. 00, postpaid. 
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Chinese Cinnamon Vine 
The Cinnamon Vine is one of the most satisfactory climbers. Its handsome 
foliage and fragrant, cinnamon-scented blossoms commend it to every lover of 
flowers. It is tuberous- -rooted and, once planted, will grow a lifetime. It is 
perfectly hardy, thrives on all soils, in sun or shade, wet or dry. No insects 
or blight ever trouble. Will quickly surround your windows, arbors and 
porches with a mass of vines, and profusion of small white flowers. 
While the Cinnamon Vine is grown mainly for its beauty and fragrant blos- 
soms, the tubers are edible, being most delicious when baked like Sweet 
Potatoes. 
_ For windows, plant two on each side. For porches, walks, etc., plant 8 
inches er a foot apart, covering 2 inches. Furnish twine support for the vines. 
Choice tubers, 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.75, postpaid. 
MONTBRETIAS 
. The Montbretia is one of the most fioriferous and showy of summer flower- 
ing bulbous plants, producing in great numbers, graceful spikes 8 to 12 
inches in length, each spike bearing from 18 to 30 exceedingly beautiful 
star-shaped flowers, 1% to 2 inches across. Very popular for clumping among 
perennials and shrubbery, easily grown, and add much to any flower garden. 
Also highly valued as cut-flowers and can be grown in flower-pots in the house. 
Montbretias are quite hardy and should be planted early in the spring, pref- 
erably in a warm, sunny location. They should be protected during the winter 
with a heavy covering of leaves, or can be taken up each fall and stored the 






COOPERIA or 
RAIN LILY 
Mrs. Eva Lambert of Moline, Illinois, 
writes: ‘‘My Rain Lily blooms every time 
it rains.’’ 
The Rain Lily receives its name be- 
cause in its native state, it blooms 
through the summer and fall after nearly 
every rain. The flowers are of delightful 
fragrance, 2 to 3 inches across, waxy 
white with a tinge of pink outside. 
Borne on 18-inch stems. They flower 
several times each year. Perfectly hardy 
for outdoor planting and may also be 
used as a pot plant. Blooming size 
-bulbs, 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
ISMENE 
CALATHINA 
Peruvian Daffodil 
A grand summer flowering bulb,. pro- 
ducing with great freedom large Ama- 
ryllis-like pure white fragrant blossoms. 
Keep the bulbs in a dry, warm place, 
and plant out in June. Bulbs can be 
taken up in October, and after a few 
weeks’. rest, potted and flowered in the 
house in the winter or kept over for 
planting out another season. LBasily 
grown. 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.35, postpaid. 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS 
No plant in bloom could attract more attention than the foliage of our Porto Rico 
They are indispensable wherever 
Plant them in window boxes, jardinieres, 
They are also suitable for bedding out-of-doors in par- 
Caladiums. 
quired. 
leaved plants to add color. 
tial shade. 
from December until July. 
APPLE BLOSSOM. 
DR. VILHENE. Bright scar- 
let wiih green blotches and red 
rib 
JOHN HACHMEISTER. Dark 
transparent ved with darker 
ribs. 
MRS. SANDERS. Deep green 
with pink and white spots over 
entire surface. 
PORTO RICO. Dark red with 
ereoy border and deeper red 
rT SNOWFLAKE (Candidum). 
White with green border and 
green ribs. 
Prices of above six named 
varieties: 40c each; 6 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
SPECIAL 
Caladium Offer 
From the many different col- 
ors and varieties of the beau- 
tiful Porto Rico Caladiums, 
our growers have made up the 
finest mixture it is possible to 
produce. We know that you 
will be well pleased with the 
assortment it contains. Prices: 
> for. $1.00; 12 for $2.25, 
postpaid. 
same as Gladiolus bulbs. 
salmon, orange and scarlet. 
100 for $5.75, postpaid. 

We offer here six distinct and outstanding 
Bright pink with green border 

Our mixture contains many bright shades of yellow, 
Special Mixed, 3 for 25c; 12 for 80c; 25 for $1.50; 
COLCHICUM 
Bloom Without Scil or Water 
Through nature’s own process, Colchicum bulbs store 
within themselves all the fertility, water, etc., they 
require to bloom. Simply place the bulb in a dish or 
on the table or window sill and watch its beauty un- 
fold. Each bulb produces from 6 to 15 beautiful 
blooms. The only way to prevent Colchicum bulbs 
from blooming is to put them in cold storage at about 
32 degrees. Valuable for florists as they can bring 
the bulbs out of cold storage and have them in bloom 
whenever wanted. Before the ground freezes, the 
bulbs should be planted in the open garden where 
each fall they will bloom in great profusion. If you 
prefer, you can remove the bulbs from the ground 
about July 1st, dry them in darkness for a few weeks, 
and use for indoor decoration as at first. ; 
Choice Bulbs. Rose-tinted blooms, 2 to 3 inches 
across ; September. 35c¢ each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, 
postpaid. 
Special Notice. Colchicum bulbs cannot be sent 
until August, but. you should order now, as our sup- 
ply is limited. 
Summer Hyacinth 
(Hyacinthus -Candicans or 
tonia). 
Gal- 
A species of Hyacinth. 
Blooms late in summer. Huge spikes 
of pure white flowers on stems 3 to 5 
feet high. Blooming size bulbs, 3 for 
35c; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. 
brilliant decorative plants are re- 
and among ferns or other green 
varieties. Bulbs available 
and green ribs. 

Nut Orchid 

culture in semi-shade. 
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Fancy Leaved Caladiums GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
Montbretia 
Colchicum 
The flowers are 1% 
inches across and similar in appearance to Gloxin- 
ias. Red, Pink, Purple, Violet, Blue, White or Mixed 
Colors, 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.35, postpaid. 
Burgess Seed & Piant Co. 



NUT ORCHID 
(Achimenes) | 
One of the easiest of all bulbs to indoors. 
Blooms in ten weeks from planting. recom- 
mend four bulbs to a pot. Also suited to outdoor 
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