ORIENTAL _ 
POPPY. 
(NEW DOUBL 


Double Oriental Poppy Salmon Glow 
Shasta Daisies 
Shasta Daisies are indispensable to color contrast in the garden 
and are highly prized for cut flowers. The hybridizer’s hand has 
developed this plant from the common white daisy of the old fash- 
ioned garden to a flower anyone can be proud to grow. Produced 
freely on stiff 2 to 3 foot stems. 
GIANT DOUBLE WHITE. This strain includes an assortment 
of various types of double flowers ranging from the most fully 
double fringed petaled sorts through semi-doubles, to a type which, 
though single, forms unusual and beautifully shaped flowers with 
laciniated curled and quilled petals. The flowers are all large and 
carried on long wiry stems. Seed, 25e per packet. Blooming size 
plants, 35¢ each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
DOUBLE WHITE SWAN. Solid, double, pure white flowers on 
strong stems, 18 to 24 inches high. Under normal weather condi- 
tions it is usually in full bloom by Memorial Day. A wonderful 
addition to the garden, and an ideal cut flower producing as many 
as 30 blooms on one plant. No seeds of this variety to offer. 
Blooming size plants, 35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
This giant daisy is our own origination, and 
GOLIATH the results of fifteen years of cross-hybridizing. 
We unhesitatingly offer it as the largest and finest Shasta Daisy 
we have ever grown. The large pure white flowers are often 4% to 
5 inches across on established plants, and produced in great abun- 
dance from late June until August. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 50c. Plants 
grown from divisions, 35¢ each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
MEMORIAL DAY DAISY. An early flowered type that is always 
in nee for Decoration Day. No plants to offer. Pkt., 10c; % 
0Z., 50c. 

Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

SALMON GLOW. This new Oriental Poppy came to us from Holland just a few 
weeks ahead of the invasion of that country, and we are very fortunate in being 
able to supply it to our customers. 
across and produced on stiff erect stems. 
not found in any other variety. 
you will be proud to have it in yours. 
6 ORIENTAL $4 
POPPIES 
We have many varieties of Oriental 
Poppies in our nursery in too small quan- 
tities to list separately so we are offer- 
ing a collection of six plants, each a dif- 
ferent variety of our selection, for only 
$1.00, postpaid. 


Oriental Poppy Seed 
Grand mixture-of all colors. Pkt., 25c. 
For 
SPECIAL NOTICE ; .°.; 
results Oriental Poppies should be trans- 
planted during their dormant season, in 
the late summer or early fall. We, being 
interested in the success of our custom- 
ers, will fill orders for Oriental Poppy 
plants at that time unless otherwise in- 
structed. We can make spring shipment 
to customers who want them at that 
time, but we can not be held responsi- 
ble for the success of Oriental Poppies 
planted in the spring. 
ICELAND POPPIES 
From Tulip Time Until Fall 
Iceland Poppies begin blooming with Tulips in 
early spring and, if not permitted to seed, will 
bloom all summer and until late in September. 
IMPERIAL JEWELS. Dazzling as the Imperial 
Crown Jewels, the kaleidoscopic coloring of this 
new strain is a delight to behold. The mixture 
contains wonderful color shades, from light to very 
deep orange, all shades of yellow, creamy white 
and pure white, every imaginable shade of pink 
from shell pink to salmon pink, deep rose and 
nearly red tones and many pastel hues of apricot, 
buff and chamois. Flowers beautifully frilled and 
fluted, many semi-double and all 4 to 5 inches or 
more in diameter. Stems 20 to 24 inches, bearing 
flowers upright in regal splendor. Imperial Jewels 
Mixture is so far ahead of any other Iceland Poppy 
available, that no florist can afford to be without it 
for his best cut flower trade. Pkt., 25c. 
SINGLE MIXED. Mixture of yellow, orange- 
scarlet, pink and white. Pkt., 10e; 14 0z., 35c. 
Trailing Evergreen VINCA 
An old timer but sfill the best ground cover for 
the shade. Will also grow in full sun. Glossy ever- 
green foliage and bright blue flowers. Plants, 3 for 
40c; 12 for $1.40, postpaid. By express, not pre- 
paid, 100 for $7.50. 
YUCCA or Spanish Bayonet 
FILAMENTOSA. An old timer that will never 
grow old. The evergreen leaves have the appear- 
ance of sharp bayonets and from the center of the 
clump arises an immense 4 to 5 foot spike of creamy, 
bell-shaped flowers. Used in the flower border as 
well as for lawn specimens. Grows on the poorest 
of soils, which has made it a popular plant for 
cemetery planting. Plants, 35c-each; 3 for 75¢; 12 
for $2.50, postpaid. 
VARIEGATED YUCCA. A variegated form of 
Yueea Filamentosa. Each green leaf is striped with 
golden yellow. Plants, 40¢c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 
for $3.25, postpaid. 
Wake Robin or Wood Lily 
(Trillium). One of the first of the wild flowers 
to bloom. The three petaled lilies are produced on 
10 to 12 inch stems. They will grow in the densest 
shade. Can be supplied in either Pink or White. 
35ce each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Perennial Flower Mixture 
An inexpensive way of obtaining a good assort- 
ment of perennial plants is to send for our Peren- 
nial Flower Seed Packet of 25 Varieties. Packet, 
10¢; 3 for 25c3 44 oz.,.50c. 
The large double blooms are 6 to 8 inches 
The color is a clear, lustrous salmon-pink 
It is so outstanding im our gardens that we know 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.00, postpaid. 
Iceland Poppies Imperial Jewels 
TRUE VIOLETS 
DOUBLE SWEET RUSSIAN. Another 
gem for that shady spot and a plant you 
will never regret owning. The large, double, 
deep blue flowers are unbelievably fragrant. 
They are produced in very early spring on 
stems long enough for cutting. It frequently 
blooms again in late fall and during mild 
spells in midwinter if protected with leaves. 
The genuine Double Russian Violet is searce. 
You can absolutely depend on our plants 
being true stock. Plants, 40e each; 3 for 
90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
PEACOCK. Large single blooms on 6 inch 
stems. White with blue veins and yellow 
throat. Strong grower and a fine cut flower. 
Plants, 35¢ each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, 
postpaid. 
PINK ROSINA. A truly pink violet. It is 
perfectly hardy, very fragrant and thrives 
in either sun or shade. Flowers are pro- 
duced in abundance twice a year, once in 
early spring and again in the fall. Plants, 
35c¢ each; 3 for 75e; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
SWEET VIOLET (Odorata). 4 to 6 inches. 
April-June. Perfectly hardy; covered with 
flowers in early spring; wonderfully sweet 
scented; also suited for forcing. Blue or 
White. Plants, 35¢ each; 3 for 75¢; 12 for 
$2.50, postpaid. 
New Everblooming Violet 
A new 
Sweet scent- 
ed violet of 
the Odorata 
type that not 
only blooms 
in early 
spring but 
also through- 
out the sum- 
mer and fall. 
The flowers 
are of me- 
dium size 
and are in- 
tense~— violet 
blue;, Pe r- 
fectly hardy. 
Plants, 40c 
each; ja for 
$1.00; 12 for 
$3.25,  post- t ee 3 
paid. New Everblooming Violet 
VIOLAS 
MIXED (Viola Cornuta). Violas resemble 
pansies in shape and form, but are some- 
what smaller, grow 6 to 8 inches high, are 
true perennials and_perfectly hardy, They 
bloom constantly from April until cut down 
by frost. Fine assortment of many shades 
and colors. Pkt., 15e. ; 



