CALENDULAS jinn tian 
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. 
make it unexcelled for cutting. Its color is 
y% oz., 25¢; % oz., 40c. 
Calendula is the laciniated type, Orange Shaggy. 
% o0Z., 25c; 1% oz., 40c. 

Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
Double Camellia- 
Flowered. Symmetrical, bushy 
plants, about 2 feet in height, ply two colors, as follows: 
with gorgeous masses of beauti- CHRYSANTHA BUTTERCUP YELLOW. Exquisite shade of 
ful, brilliant-colored, very dou- clear buttercup yellow. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 30c; % oz., 50c. 
ble Howers. Easily grown; also euHRYSANTHA ORANGE SUNSHINE. Rich golden orange. 
suitable for pot culture. Blooms Pkt., 100; 14 0z., 30c; 14 oz., 50c. 
throughout the summer and early i 
fall. Pkt., 10¢; 14° 0z., 35c; % : 
oz., 60c. 


flower heads, 2% 
AMARANTHUS 
(Rainbow Plant) 
Attractive foliage plants 
for backgrounds or groups 
on the lawn, 4 to 5 ft. 
freely from July 
30c; 14 0z., 50c. 
MIXED. Many varieties in 
mixture, including brilliant blood 
red and gorgeous variegated red, 
green and yellow foliage varie- 
curious climbing 

Blue Lace Flower 
stumps, etc, 10 feet. Pkt., 10c. 


1% 0z., 40c. 
Brightest Colored 
MOLTEN FIRE Foliage Plant 
This variety of Amaranthus is a most magnificent foliage plant 
and is attracting a great deal of attention wherever grown. Grows 
rapidly, attaining a height of 3 feet. It has handsome bronze foliage 
until it reaches a height of about 2 feet, when the leaves change to clear, glisten- 
ing, fiery rose-crimson, increasing in size and_brilliancy until the whole plant is 
illuminated with huge tufts of flaming fire which can be seen for half a mile. 
tetain their brilliancy for 3 months or more. Very easily grown. PEt aLocs 
1% oz., 35c; %4 oz., 60c. 
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CARDINAL 
CLIMBER 
(Ipomoea Quamoclit Sloteri). The 
most beautiful and brilliant climber 
ever grown. Strong, rapid growing 
annual attaining a height of 25 
feet, with beautiful fern-like foliage 
and literally covered with a blaze 
of fiery cardinal-red flowers from~ 
midsummer to frost. Pkt., 0c; 
8 pkts., 25c. 
. : Chinese Wool Flower (Celosia Childsii) 
Flowers Listed on Pages 28 to 39 Are Annuals 
FINE MIXED. . Yellow, orange, orange-red, and striped; all 
double flowers. Pkt., 10¢; % 0z., 25c; 0z., 40c; 14 lb., $1.20. 
Ae = or Be 2, Sa ¥ 
Campfire OF free variety which is a de 
ce n improvement in Calendulas. 
t8 =6The flowers are large 
Sensation throughout. The long, strong stems 
fascinating 
Pkt ees 
and double 
shade of rich, brilliant orange, with a scarlet sheen. 
yj One of the most interesting and 
Orange Shaggy most distinct of the new types of 
Deep orange 
shaded, lighter at the center, exceedingly graceful 
formal in appearance, it is a striking contrast to the formal 
Calendulas in general use. The plants are free flowering, neat 
and compact, bearing long stems which make the fringy petaled 
flowers equally useful in the garden or for cutting. Pkt., 10c; 
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- 
/ BALSAM (Lady Slipper), der incurved petals. Remarkable for their long stiff 
stems, making them ideal for cutting. We can sup- 
Blue Lace Flower 
(Didiscus Coeruleus). Large 
lace-like delicate lavender-blue 
inches across. Pi 
Long, graceful stems; 
height. Unsurpassed for cut flow- 
ers and last unusually long in ¢ 
water. Easily grown;~ bloom 
until the first 
hard fall frost. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 
BALSAM APPLE 
(Momordica Balsamina). Very 
vine, with very 
fine glossy green ornamental foliage 
and golden-yellow, 
§ The fruit bursts when ripe, expos- 
ties. Attractive drooping blos- ing bright orange-scarlet interior, 
soms. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25c¢; which resembles a handsome flower. Fine for trellis, rockwork, 
warted fruits. 




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Calliopsis 


Calendula Special Mixture 
A mixture of all varieties described on this page. Pkt., 
0c; 14 0z., 30c; 1% 0z., 50c. 
es e 
Calliopsis 
Beautitut , 
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. Al- 
ways a mass of 
color, including 
shades of yellow, 
orange, mahogany- 
brown, red, etc. 
Pkt., (0c; 14 0oz., 
25c. 
TALL DOUBLE 
MIXED. Finest 
mixture of double 
varieties. Pkt., 
f0c3 34 02., 35¢. 
TALL SINGLE 
MIXED. A superb 
mixture of all col- 
ors. Pkt., 10c; 14 
0Z., -25¢. 

CELOSIA 
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., 15c. 
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. 
2¥% to 3 ft. high. Seed in fine 
mixture of crimson, white and 
yellow. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 30c. 
PLUMED findo® A 
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). Free-bloom- 
ing annual, growing best in not 
too rich and in rather light 
soil. Grand border plant; at- 
tractive for pots. Fine mixed. 
Pkt.; 100; 16 0z., 25c. 


Candytuft 
CANDYTUFT 
The Candytufts are. popular everywhere, 
considered indispensable for cutting. 
Seed sown in April, flowers in June. Suce- 
cessive sowings should be made at intervals. 
Hardy and easy to grow. 
GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED. The fin- 
est of all; immense spikes of large, pure 
white flowers. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 30c; % oz., 
50c; oz., 85c. 
ALL COLORS MIXED. A fine mixture of 
white, pink, lilac and red shades. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 25¢; % oz., 40c; oz., 70c. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

