Burpee’s Bulbs and Roots 
Some of the most beautiful flowering and foli 3 
and the following pages a most select assortment of the finest, easy- 
Can be supplied only from January 1 until 
May 15 while they are dormant 
age plants are grown from bulbs or roots. We offer and describe on this 
to-grow kinds, for indoor and outdoor culture. 
“‘How to grow’’ directions are printed on the bags containing the bulbs. 
6 Bulbs of any variety may be ordered at 12 the 12 rate; 25 or more at the 100 rate. 
Tuberous Rooted Begonias 

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Amaryllis, Giant American Hybrids 
Amaryllis 
8907 Giant American Hybrids Easily 
grown, showy pot-plants with lily-like 
flowers of immense size. Colors range from 
the richest self-colors, as scarlet, crimson 
and bright red, to rose, red and crimson 
markings on pure white grounds. We can- 
not supply separate colors; we offer a 
mixture only. Not hardy. 
60¢ each; 3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00. 
Aptos tuberosa (Clinter) 
8912 (Tuberous Rooted Wisteria) Hardy 
climber with clusters of small, purplish 
brown, fragrant flowers not unlike wisteria 
blooms. Grows 6 to 8 ft. tall. 15¢ each; 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.20; 100 for $8.50. 
Anemone coronaria 
Magnificent, colorful blooms during the 
spring; equally fine for pot culture, bor- 
ders, rock gardens, and cutting. 1 ft. tall. Not 
reliably hardy north of Washington, D. C. 
8905 Blue Poppy Lovely, large, single 
poppy-like flowers in varied shades of blue. 
3 for 30¢; 12 for 90¢; 100 for $6.50. 
8924 His Excellency Large, brilliant, sin- 
gle poppy-like dazzling scarlet blooms. 
3 for 30¢; 12 for 90¢; 100 for $6.50. 
8969 Poppy Flowered De Caen Large 
single flowers in a wide range of colors. 
3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $4.75. 
8909 St. Brigid Semi-double and double 
blooms in a mixture of bright colors. 
3 for 30¢; 12 for 90¢; 100 for $6.50. 
Anemone, St. Brigid 
94 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 



Most decorative as pot-plants, 
blooming for many weeks dur- 
ing spring and early summer. 
Planted outdoors after all dan- 
ger of cold weather is past, a 
continuous display of flowers 
will be had until late fall. Dig 
tubers before frost. Not hardy. 
Single Flowering 
8813 Orange. 
8806 Pink... 
8805 Rose... | 4”yvof these: 
30¢ each; 
8808 Salmon 3 for Se. 
8810 White. . 
8814 Yellow. 
8816 Mixed, All Colors The 
above colors and others in a 
grand mixture. 3 for 75¢; 
12 for $2.75; 25 for $5.25. 
9785 COLLECTION 
Double Flowering 
Begonias 
7 Separate Colors 
7 Bulbs—one each of the _ seven 
separate colors listed opposite 
(value $2.45), post- $2 25 
paid, for only 
Frilled and Crested | 
8836 All Varieties Mixed Gorgeous 
blooms, some with frilled and ruffled pet- 
als, others have a distinct, cushion-like, 
crested center. A wide range of rich colors. 
3 for 75¢; 12 for $2.75; 25 for $5.25. 
Golden Yellow Calla 
Ca lla s— popular pot plants 
Easily raised plants for growing in pots or 
outdoors during the summer. They should 
have rich soil for best results. Not hardy. 
8918 Golden Yellow (Elliottiana) Showy 
ornamental plants with beautiful golden 
yellow blooms in lovely contrast to the 
green leaves, which are attractively spotted 
white. 35¢ each; 3 for 95¢; 12 for $3.50. 
8919 White (Ethiopica) Large trumpet- 
shaped white flowers and green arrow- 
shaped foliage. Well known; easy to grow. 
40¢ each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $3.60. 
Tuberous Rooted Double Begonias 


Double Flowering Begonias 
8830 Orange.......... 
8825 Pink............. : 
8824 Rosei) Sess: Any of these: 
8826 Salmon.......... 35¢ each; 
8827 Scarlet........... | ,3 for 95¢; 
8829 White........... | 12 for $3.50. 
8831 Yellow........... 
8833 Mixed, All Colors The above and 
other colors in mixture. Flowers are large. 
3 for 95¢; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.25. 
Basket or Trailing Begonias 
8815 Mixed Colors Large double flowers 
on gracefully suspending stems. Fine for 
hanging baskets, window boxes or pots. 
3 for 95¢; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.25. 

Cinnamon Vine 
(Dioscorea Batatas) 
8922 Hardy, quick and vigorous growing 
climber with attractive, shiny, bright green 
foliage and a profusion of small, whitish, 
fragrant blooms. Large roots: 15¢ each; 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.20; 100 for $8.50. 
Caladium 
8914 Esculentum Elephant's Ear. Plants 
produce large, broad green leaves; effec- 
tive singly or in masses. Like plenty of 
water when growing and rich soil if the 
biggest leaves are desired. Not hardy. 
25¢ each; 3 for 70¢; 12 for $2.50. 
8915 Fancy Leaved Mixed Gorgeously 
colored foliage plants with red, green, and 
white variegated leaves. Nice in pots or 
shady places in the garden. Not hardy. 
35¢ each; 3 for 95¢; 12 for $3.50. 

Fancy Leaved Caladium 
