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where it becomes indispensable.to our outdoor gardens. The blo 
creased in size so that now you can grow carnations outdoors thi 
greenhouse varieties. Hardiness has been bred into the plants so they wil 
winter temperatures that are well below zero. : hee es, ; 
LARGE FLOWERED HYBRIDS. SILVERMINE. Truly the fine 
This is the latest carnation intro- ble white carnations. Often as m 
duction. It promises to become the individual carnations 
most popular garden variety bhe- Here is a wealth of flower 
She! of the size of the Hopes fe 
which sometimes even excee ose 3 
grown in greenhouses. They have een foliage, and best ofa 
a pleasing spicy fragrance, and are ful counterpart Beatrice, it fi 
very free flowering. The colors range from pure tently all summer long. Wonde 
white through all shades of red, pink and yellow, Excellent for cutting. 
with many variegated and striped blooms. Bloom- ed Session. “Biebinieae 
ing size plants, in mixture of colors, 50c each;  PtZE@ possession. Su 
3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.00, postpaid. each ; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, post 
BEATRIGE, The Everblooming Cluster Carnation. - It is” 
sible to fully describe.the beauty of these flower clusters. 
color is a warm salmon pink. The flower clusters measure 3° 
inches across, giving the impression of one huge flower. 
are delightfully fragrant, and are produced intermittent] 



Hardy June until frost. Very’ strong and hardy. Blooming siz 
Be eee 35¢ each; 3 for.75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. Beste 
Brilliancy HARDY BORDER CARNATIONS. 12 to 18 inches, 
(3 for 75c) hardy outdoor or border Carnation. Beautiful double, semi 
and single blooms in great abundance all summer. JExcel 
cutting. A fine mixture of colors, including white, yello 
pink shades, light and dark red and striped. Pkt., 15e; 
50c. Blooming size plants, 35¢ each; 3 for 75¢; 12 fo 
postpaid. f 
GIANT CHINESE LANTERN 
For years the Chinese Lantern or Winter Cherry has been highly 
prized for winter decoration. New Giant is a much improved form — 
with the balloon-like pods or lanterns measuring 6 to 9 inches in 
circumference. The strong, stiff stems grow upright to a height of | 
4 feet, while the common variety is usually too weak to hold the ~ 
« lanterns off the ground. The brilliant orange pods retain their — 
shape and color all winter. Easily grown in almost any soil. A 
money maker for the florist and the roadside stand. Pkt., 15ce; — 
% oz., 50c. Strong roots, 30c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.00, post- 
Chinese Lantern Plant paid. ; : ae 

BRILLIANCY 
The most outstanding of all 
hardy red carnations. The 
color, a dazzling crimson, is 
so intense that it actually 
startles you when you first 
see a bed in full bloom. A 
good flower for cutting, and 
the more it is cut, the more 
flowers the plant will pro- 
duce. Blooming size plants, 
35ce each; 3 for 75c; 12 for 
$2.50, postpaid. 
‘Burgess’ Prize Delphiniums = 
The queen of the floral kingdom and the envy of every flower DOUBLE PURITY. Sometimes we look back at the thi 
lover. No garden is complete without these stately towers of that used to be. Do you remember when “Teeberg” was i 
ee, a BLE ihe ro “ape ren le oe pore - duced and the excitement over the first white Delphinium? 
y planting our selected strains and following a few simple : : 7 sate eee 
rules anyone cd4n grow Delphiniums to be proud of. Provide a a Seape pd pee Bison ida tae BO wee 
well drained soil that is not. sour, feed well with hard wood c er form’ or greenish white blooms thal we have ca 
ashes, and do not allow more than 2 or 3 spikes per plant. it Purity: Every plant produces large, glistening whi 
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Bicentra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 

ALL-DOUBLE PACIFIC HYBRIDS. Did you ever go shopping 
and come home with that absolute feeling that your purchase was 
“tops”? in every sense of the word? If you have, then you can 
have that same assurance with our beautiful, shand selected Pa- 
cific Hybrids. Individual double flowers 2% inches across, on 
spikes 5 to 6 feet high, are not at all unusual. Your flower loving 
friends will stop, look and marvel at them. Greater beauty was 
never created. Many color combinations of blue, purple, rose 
and lavender are exquisitely blended, hardly two alike. Our 
hand picked seed is carefully selected from all double flowers. 
Pkt., 35¢; 46 oz., 75c. Plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for 
$4.00, postpaid. _ 
PACIFIC HYBRID SEEDLINGS. Light Blue, Dark Blue, 
Violet, White and Mixed Colors. Do not order less than six of a 
color. $1.20 per doz., postpaid. 
SPECTABILIS. 2 ft. April-June. An 
old garden favorite; one of the earliest 
blooming hardy. plants; long racemes of 
graceful heart-shaped rose-pink flowers ; 
easily grown anywhere; especially valu- 
able for border planting and for planting 
in the shade. Also makes a beautiful 
house plant if potted late in the fall and 
kept in a cool place until a few weeks 
before the flowers are wanted. Plants, 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.00, post- 
paid. = 
hardy varieties which bloom. profusely 
protection north of Philadelphia. 

Hardy Fuchsias 
For years the Fuchsias, with their beautiful pendulant flowers, have been 
classed arhong the most popular house plants. We are now able to offer 2 The 1 ene 
all summer outdoors. Especially — Tans Se SE 
adapted ‘for shady locations, but flowers just as freely in full sun. We advise Daisies are 
MAGELLANICA. Beautiful pendulant flowers produced by the hundreds. that are ide 
Ruby-red with purple inner petals, Plants, 35e each; 3 for 75¢; 12 for $2.50; | Don’t fa 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co.| postpaid. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
flowers, and is carefully selected for you. Pkt., 35¢ nt 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.00, postpaid. Sa 
GIANT ENGLISH HYBRIDS. Our stock of English Hybrids 
has been made up from some of the finest Delphinium collectio 
.in Europe and America; and while they cannot compar 
our Pacific Hybrids, they are far superior to ordinary D 
iums. The range of color contains all of the self-c 
well as various combinations of rose, mauve, blue, purple, et 
We can highly recommend this mixture. Pkt., 25¢; 1% oz., 60 
Y% oz., $1.00. Plants, 35¢ each ; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, pos 
LAMARTINE. Rich indigo blue flowers produced thr 
the season on tall, branching plants. Sometimes referr 
the ‘‘Everblooming Delphinium.’’ Plants, 35¢ each; c 
12 for $2.50, postpaid. Bes 












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EXIMIA (Everblooming or Plumy Bleeding Heart). 
An everblooming sort with beautiful finely cut foliage 
racemes of heart-shaped deep pink flowers from April t 
It is equally at home in full shade or sun and perfec 
everywhere. Plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.2 
CUCULLARIA (Dutchman’s Breeches). One of the 
our native perennials to grow.. The fern-like foliag C0! 
with the dainty white and yellow flowers make this a very 
plant for the shady border. 35c each; 3 for 75e; 12° 
postpaid. : Aiea 
nial to bloom — 
and June, on tal 
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MAGELLANICA BLUSH. Same as Magellancia except the color, which is a 3 for 75c;. 1 
dainty blush pink, Plants, 35¢ each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. — paid, : 
