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CALENDULAS 

Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper), 
Double Camellia- 
bushy 
about 2 feet in height, 
with gorgeous masses of beauti- | 
very dou- 
Easily grown; also 
Blooms 
throughout the summer and early 
35c; % 
Flowered. 
plants, 
Symmetrical, 
ful, brilliant-colored, 
ble flowers. | 
suitable for pot culture. 
fall.- PKt, akecs 
2-5 1O0G. 
%-0Z,, 

AMARANTHUS 
(Rainbow Plant) 
Attractive foliage plants for 
backgrounds or groups on the 
lawn. 4 to 5 ft. 
-TRIGOLOR (Joseph’s 
crimson. Pkt., {0c. 
MIXED. 
soms. Pkt., !0c; % oz., 
W% 0Z., 40c. z 
‘This variety of Amaranthus is a most magnificent foliage plant 
and is attracting a great deal of attention wherever grown, 
rapidly, attaining a height of 3 feet. 
“until it reaches a height of about 2 feet, when the leaves change to clear, 
inereasing in size and brilliancy until the whole plant is 
‘illuminated with huge’ tufts of flaming fire which can be seen for half a mile. 
Retain their brilliancy for 3 months or more. 
ing, fiery rose-crimson, 
Ye 0Z., 35ce; 14 oz., 60c. 
A beautiful rapid growing annual 
little canary- 
yellow blossoms bearing a fancied re- 
semblance to a bird with wings half 
expanded. The sprays of flowers are 
yery artistic and, when cut, keep in 
good condition for a week. Pkt., 
climber, the charming 
CARDINAL 
CLIMBER 
(Ipomoea Quamoclit Sloteri). The 
most beautiful and brilliant climber 
Strong, rapid growing 
annual attaining a height of 25 
} ever grown. 
feet, with beautiful fern-like foliage 
and literally covered with a blaze 
of fiery cardinal-red flowers from 
‘midsummer to frost. Pkt., 
SiG. 


-and compact, bearing long stems which make the fringy petaled 


Coat). 
Rich, Scarlet-crimson foliage ef- 
fectively variegated with yellow 
and bronze-green. Flowers bright 
Many varieties in 
mixture, including brilliant blood 
red and gorgeous variegated red, 
green and yellow foliage varie- 
ties, Attractive drooping Dees 
Cc; 

29Ce 
For Cut Flowers and 
Abundance of Blooms 
The Calendula is one of the best and showiest free flowering 
hardy annuals. Blooms from early summer until killed by 
frost. Valuable also for pot culture. 
FINE MIXED. Yellow, orange, Drapeere: and striped; all 
double flowers. Pkt., (0c; Y% 02., 25€; 02Z., 40c; Y% Ib., $1.20. 
Li] un A beautiful variety which is a de- 
Campfire OP cided improvement in Calendulas. 
uF (4 a8 6The flowers are large and double 
Sensation throughout. The long, strong stems 
make it unexcelled for cutting. Its color is a fascinating 
shade of rich, brilliant orange, with a scarlet sheen. Pkt., (0c; 
%-0Z., 25€; % 0z., 40c. 
One of the most interesting and 
Orange Shaggy most distinct of the new types of 
Calendula is the laciniated type, Orange Shaggy. Deep orange 
shaded, lighter at the center, exceedingly graceful and in- 
formal in appearance, it is a striking contrast to the formal 
Calendulas in general use. The plants are free flowering, neat 
flowers equally useful in the garden or for cutting. Pkt., 10c; 
Y% oz., 25c; % oz., 40c. 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered 
Among the newer flower types in the Calendula 
family, the Chrysantha (Chrysanthemum-Flowered) 
type stands out as one of the best. Large double 
flowers of informal loose formation, with long slen- 
der incurved petals. Remarkable for their long stiff 
stems, making them ideal for cutting. We can sup- 
ply two colors, as follows: 
CHRYSANTHA BUTTERCUP YELLOW. 
clear buttercup yellow. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30¢;.% oz., 50c. 
_ GCHRYSANTHA ORANGE SUNSHINE. Rich golden orange. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; 144 oz., 50c. . 

{0c; %4 0z., 
Exquisite shade of 

Blue Lace Flower 
(Didiscus Coeruleus). Large 
lace-like delicate lavender-blue 
flower heads, 2% inches across. 
Long, graceful stems; 2 feet in 
height. Unsurpassed for cut flow- 
ers and last unusually long in 
water. Easily grown; bloom 
freely from July until the first 
hard fall frost, Pkt., 10e; % oz., 
30c; %4 oz., 50c. 
BALSAM APPLE 
(Momordica Balsamina). Very 
curious climbing vine, with very 
fine glossy green ornamental foliage 
and golden-yellow, warted fruits. 
The fruit bursts when ripe, expos- 
ing bright orange-scarlet interior, 
which resembles a handsome flower. Fine for trellis, rockwork, 
stumps, etc. 10 feet. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; % oz., 40e; 
z., 70c. : 
FIRE 

Blue Lace Flower 
ba 
Calliopsis 
DWARF FLAME OF FIRE. 
Pyramidal-globe type plant, 
each branch bearing a large, 
almost round, fiery scarlet head 
of coral-like structure. 1% ft. 
One of the most magnificent 
garden annuals ever introduced. 
Pkt. (5c. 
CHINESE WOOL FLOWER 
(Celosia Childsii). Very showy 
and most desirable. Blooms 
continuously from midsummer 
until frost. Wool-like blooms in 
immense clusters, often meas- 
uring 2 feet in circumference. 
214 to 3 ft. high. Seed in fine 
mixture of crimson, white and 
yellow. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 30c. 
PLUME or FEAT H- 
ERED (Celosia 
Plumosa). Of pyramidal growth, 
producing numerous brilliant, 
massive plumes which resem- 
ble ostrich feathers and wave 
gracefully above the foliage. 
2% to 3 ft. Choice mixture of 
red and yellow shades. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 30c. 
COCKSCOMB 
(Celosia Cristata). 
ing annual, growing best in not 
too rich and in rather light 
soil. Grand border plant; at- 
tractive for pots. Fine mixed. 
Pkt., 10e; % oz., 25c. 
Brightest Colored 
Foliage Plant 
Grows 
It has handsome bronze foliage 
glisten- 
Very easily grown. Pkt., 10c; 

10c. 


Calendula Special Mixture 
A mixture of all varieties described on this page. Tkt., 
30c; 1% 02z., 

Free-bloom- YY 07 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

Calendula Chrysantha (Chrysanthemum-Flowered) 



Calliopsis 
Beautiful, 
showy, free-flower- 
ing plants, of the 
easiest culture, do- 
ing well in any 
Sunny position, 
blooming all sum- 
mer and excellent 
for cutting and 
massing. 
DWARF MIXED. 
9° to 12: inches. 
Ideal for rock gar- 
dens, borders, edg- 
ings, as well as 
for cutting. AI- 
ways a mass of 
color; including 
shades of yellow, 
orange, mahogany- 
brown, red, etc. 
PEC 0c} Y, OZ., 
25c. 
TALL DOUBLE 
MIXED. Finest 
mixture of double 
varieties.  Pkt.; 
10c; % oz., 35c. 
TALL SINGLE 
MIXED. A superb 
mixture of all col- 
ors. Pkt., 0c; % 
02Z., -25e; 



Candytuft 
CANDYTUFT 
The Candytufts are popular everywhere, 
and considered 
Seed sown in April, 
cessive sowings should be made at intervals. 
Hardy and easy to grow. 
GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED. The fin- 
est of 
white flowers. 
50c; 0oz., 
ALL COLORS MIXED. A fine mixture of 
white, pink, lilac and red shades. Pkt., 10c; 
S200 ae On, 
indispensable for 
flowers in June. 
cutting. 
Suc- 
immense spikes of. large, pure 
Pkt., (0c; 14 0z., 30c; % oz., 
85c. 
40c; oz., 70c. 

