


Burpee’s Yellow 
Cosmos Pkt. 15¢. 
1937 Orange Ruffles 
The same golden orange colored flowers as 
Orange Flare, but with an extra row of 
petals. It is like Orange Flare in earliness, 
plant habit and ease of culture. Splendid. 
Pkt. 15¢; \% oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 70¢. 
Early Single Cosmos 
(Midsummer Flowering) 
Blooms in about 12 weeks from seed and 
continues profusely for 2 months. Flowers 
3 in. across; plants grow 4 ft. tall. 
1937 Crimson Blood-red crimson. 
1939 Rose Exquisite, bright rose-pink. 
1941 White Pure satiny white. 
Any of these 3 colors: 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; \2 oz. 50¢. 
1942 Mixed Colors, Early Single 
The above three colors nicely blended. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; 12 oz. 40¢. 
7730 COLLECTION 
Six Early Single 
Flowering Cosmos 
Crimson, Rose, White, 
Burpee’s Yellow, Orange Flare 
and Mixed Mammoth 
Flowering Sensation. 
6 Pkts.—one each of these 6 separate 
varieties (value 75¢) 
for only 60¢ 

Burpee’s Cosmos 
Beautiful summer and fall blooming plants; decorative in the garden and wonderful for 
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Sensation Cosmos 
Early, Single, Mammoth Flowering 
All-America Winner. Giant flowers, 
4 to 6 in. across, are had within 10 
weeks from seed and are borne most 
profusely until frost on strong, robust 
plants, 4 to 6 ft. high. Flowers have prettily 
fluted petals which slightly overlap. They 
are borne on long, strong stems so desirable 
for cutting. Larger flowers, if wanted for 
exhibition or other purposes, may be had 
by disbudding. Plants should be staked. 
1923 Pink Charming shade of rose-pink, 
Pkt. 20¢; 4% oz. 60¢; 4 oz. $1.00. 
1924 White Noted for its purity. 
Pkt. 20¢; 4 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
1922 Mixed Colors) White and vari- 
ous shades of pink in a lovely mixture. 
Immense flowers on long stems. Pkt. 15¢; 
Wyoz.45¢; 14 oz. 80¢; 12 oz. $1.50. 
Giant Late Single Cosmos 
Long-stemmed giant blooms, often 5 in. 
across, from September until hard frost. 
Stately plants, 6 ft. tall. Wonderful class 
of cosmos for sections where seasons are 
long. If you live in a section where sum- 
mers are short or if earlier blooms are 
wanted, they can be had by starting seed 
indoors in pots or shallow boxes four to six 
weeks before usual outdoor planting time. 
Set plants out when weather gets warm. 
1944 Giant Crimson Velvety red. 
1932 Pink Lady Lenox Lovely shade. 
1933 White Lady Lenox Pure white. 
Any of these 3 Giant Late Singles: 
1947 Mixed Colors, Giant Late 
Single The above three colors in mixture. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4 oz. 25¢; 14 oz. 40¢. 
cutting, lasting longer if flowers are placed in water immediately after being cut. 
Always popular, but more so now than ever, due to the introduction 
~ of the early Burpee’s Yellow Cosmos, companion to Orange Flare, and 
r the earliest and largest of all cosmos—Mammoth Sensation. They are 
= old favorites, a constant expression of friendliness, happiness, and 
memories. One of the easiest flowers to grow; a garden seems incom- 
plete without them. Do well anywhere but succeed best in a well- 
drained soil and a sandy location. Stake tall growing varieties. 
1943 Burpee’s Yellow (Early) 
All-America Silver Medal Winner. The first and only yellow cosmos 
in cultivation; the companion to Orange Flare and like it in earliness, 
plant habit and ease of culture. 
bright yellow, fresh and clear, with faint, almost unnoticeable darker 
golden shadings. 3 ft. and more tall. 
The color, however, is different — 
Pkt. 15¢; 44 oz. 50¢; 4 oz. 85¢. 
1988 Yellow and Orange 
Special mixture of Burpee’s Yellow and 
Orange Flare Cosmos that is attractive in 
the garden or in cut-flower bouquets. 
Pkt. 10¢; 144 oz. 35¢; %4 oz. 60¢. 
1935 Orange Flare (Early) 
Well-branched plants, 3 ft. tall, covered 
with showy golden orange flowers in 3 to 
3% months from seed, and continue to 
bloom profusely until frost. Grand display. 
Pkt. 15¢; ¥g oz. 35¢; %4 oz. 60¢. 
Early Double Crested 
Lovely crested or anemone-shaped flowers, 
2 to 2% in. across. Many double blooms of 
varying forms can be expected. 3 to 4 ft. 
1961 Crimson Velvety dark red. 
1960 Pink Attractive deep rose-pink. 
1962 White Handsome, pure white. 
Any of these: Pkt. 20¢; 1% oz. 85¢. 
1963 Mixed Colors, Early Double 
Crested The above three colors mixed. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 75¢; Y% oz. $1.25. 
7733 COLLECTION 
Three Early Double Cosmos 
Crimson, Pink and White. 
3 Pkts.—one a ee et three 
separate colors (value 60 
for only 45¢ 

Late Double Crested 
1950 Mixed Colors Crimson, pink~ 
and white. Many double flowers, some 
with broad outer petals and crested centers, 
others all double. Long stemmed. Start 
seeds indoors for earliest blooms. 3 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 

Clarkia co 
1906 Finest Double Mixed The dainty 
double flowers somewhat resemble those of 
the flowering almond. Does best in sec- 
tions where summers do not get too hot. 
Salmon, pink, mauve, rose, carmine, pur- 
ple, white and shades of red mixed. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 45¢; 14 oz. 80¢. 
Cleome Spider Plant 
1980 Pink Queen Silver Medal Winner, 
All-America Selections. Huge trusses of 
bright, salmon-pink flowers from early 
summer until late fall. As flowers age they 
turn to white, giving a pleasing apple blos- 
som blending of colors. Attractive in large 
beds, tall borders and backgrounds; may 
be used as hedges. Easily grown. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; 44 oz. 50¢ 1% oz. 85¢. 
Cobaea Cathedral Bells § 
2913 Scandens Rapid growing vigorous 
climber with numerous bell-shaped green 
flowers changing to rosy purple. 10 to 
20 it. Pkt. 10¢; 4 oz. 30¢; 2 oz. 50¢. 
Cynoglossum 
Forget-me-not, Chinese—see page 60. 
Cyclameno 
(Persicum giganteum) Large, colorful, 
fragrant blooms on strong, erect stems well 
above the ornamental foliage. It takes 16 
to 18 months to produce blooming plants 
from seeds. Make attractive pot plants for 
house and table decoration. 
3926 Glory of Wandsbek Salmon-red. 
3934 Dark 3lcod Red Attractive, unusual. 
3939 Bright Red Luminous shade. 
3929 Rose of Marienthal Improved 
Soft rose with prominent carmine eye. 
3925 Bright Rose Clear and bright. 
3930 Pure White No markings. 
3935 White with Carmine Eye 
3924 Giant Flowered Mixed Best colors. 
Any of the above: Pkt. (10 seeds) 30¢; 
100 seeds $2.50; 200 seeds $4.50. 
3923 America Improved Salmon-scarlet. 
4032 Mozart Deep pink; desirable. 
4031 Orange Beauty Orange-vermilion. 
4033 Pink Pearl Lovely salmon-pink. 
Any of the above: Pkt. (10 seeds) 30¢; 
100 seeds $2.75; 200 seeds $5.00. 
Daisy, Tahoka 
1978 Flowers are 2 in. across, composed of 
a single row of narrow, pointed, lilac-blue 
petals surrounding a yellow, disc-like cen- 
ter. Bloomsthroughout thesummerand fall. 
20 in. Pkt. 25¢; 6 oz. 50¢; \% oz. 85¢. 
s a 
Annual Delphinium | 
Chinense Chinese Larkspur 
If sown early, flowers are produced freely 
on well-branched stems from June to Sep- 
tember. May also be grown as a biennial. 
1 ft. tall except Cambridge Blue. 
3779 AzureFairy Brightazure-blue. Pretty. 
3791 Blue Butterfly Deepest brilliant blue. 
3664 CambridgeBlue Luminouslight blue. 
Taller growing than the others—about 2 ft. 
3775 White Lovely pure white; good mixer. 
3744 Choicest Mixed Blue and white. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 20¢; 4 oz. 50¢. 
Perennial Delphinium, see page 90. 
Diascia Twinspur 
2039 Barberae Lovely rose-pink with a 
shading of salmon. Each flower has two 
prominent spurs. 12 to 15 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; "Y%Y6 oz. 40¢; 4 oz. 70¢. 

