
DIANTHUS OR PINKS 
Few flowers can equal the old-fashioned Pinks in 
beauty and profusion of blooms. They are easily 
grown and do well in almost any kind of soil and 
location. The varieties listed on this page are biennials, but 
are usually treated as annuals, and are a mass of bloom within 
a few weeks after seed is planted, Excellent for cutting. As 
a rule, they survive the winter if given slight prbétection, flower- 
ing abundantly the following season. 
CHINESE, Double. Sometimes called Indian Pinks. Handsome 
clusters of very double flowers; many bright colors, Pkt., 10c; 
Y% oz., 25¢; % oz., 40c. 
FIREBALL. lLargé, double; rich, blood-red; splendid for cut- 
ting or as a border, Pkt., 10c¢; 14 oz., 40c. 
HEDDEWIG! DOUBLE. Large double blooms in many showy 
P ~s 
colors, varying from the richest velvety crimson to the most ORNAMENTAL 
delicate rose. Pkt., 0c; 4 oz., 30c. ry COTTON — 
LACINIATUS, Double Mixed. Flowers very large and double 
and the edges of the petals are exquisitely fringed. A fine mix- 
ture of brilliant colors—white, pink, rose, red and maroon 
shades, with white-edges and variegated. Pkt., 0c; 14 oz., 35c. 




Ind., Silieda oy Pe a a 
Muscat Grape from y 
years ago. The second y 
it produced about a i 
bushel of grapes. The bunches — 
were 14 inches long. La: 
year it had about 2 bushels | 
on it. ‘They sure were ni iy 3 
See page 72 for descripti 
of Golden Muscat Grape. 












Many people in the North h ye 
never seen cetton growing. As it~ 
is by far a more beautiful plant 
: than many of the ornamentals 
and can be successfully grown in> 
To meet the the North for ornamental pu 
EVERL T growing’ ‘de- poses, it makes a very desirable 
: mand for win- addition to any flower garden 
ter bouquets, large, showy flowers, followed b 
4 we have pre- laree. fluff Se 
W E y balls of white cot- 
for inter Bouquets eave ae ee ton. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 20c. 
the leading varieties of annual Everlastings, such as Acro- 
clinium, Globe Amaranth, Helichrysum, Rhodanthe, Statice, 




Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 

Xeranthemun, ete. You will find the most of these varieties 
described in this catalog. A most charming assortment | DATURA 
ranging froin the most delicate shades to the most bril- 
Dianthus Sweet Wivelisfield ~ 
(Everblooming Hybrid Sweet William) (Trumpet Flower) " 
liant colors. Liberal size packet, 10c; 14 oz., 30c. 
WRIGHTII. The best annual 
GLOBE AMARANTH variety. <A eis eae hardy 
< plant, 3 feet high, bearing im- 
Gomphrena or Everlasting Bachelor's Button mense trumpet-shaped flowers of 
A popular everlasting or strawflower. Our mixture in- white, tinged with lilac. Average 
cludes a fine range of colors, including white, shades of about 8 inches in length by 5 _ 
pink, lilac, and the rich bronzy-yellow tones deserve par- inches across. Delightfully fra-_ 
ticular mention: Plants 2 feet tall, and are literally covered grant. Started early, will bloom 
with button-shaped flowers which measure nearly %4-inch in ° from early Ser Wea fall. 
diameter. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. ae to grow. Pkt., 10c; %4 02., — 
: Cc. 
A cross between an annual Pink and Sweet Wil- 
liam, combining the free and continuous blooming 
qualities of the former and the hardiness of the 
latter. Good for borders, cut fiowers, and especially adapted 
for rock gardens. While strictly speaking a biennial, it 
comes into bloom from seed as quickly as an annual. Height, 
1 foot. Colors run from intense velvety crimson through the 
shades of lighter red, rose, light pink and white. Seed in 
mixture of colors only. Pkt., 10e; % oz., 25c; 4 oz., 40c. 




Marvelous Tomatoes 
A customer in Arkansas writes: “TI 
have never in my life seen such toma-~ 
toes as the Victor. Many vines 2% to — 
3 feet high, will have from 18 to 25 — 
tomatoes and as large as Ponderosa.” 
See page 5 for description. of Victor — 
Tomato, : 
27 Ripe Oranges 
On 30 Inch Tree 
in Chio 
One of our customers in Youngs- 
town, Ohio, writes us as follows: 
“TY wish you ,¢ould-see my 
Dwarf Orange which I bought 
from you a number of years ago. 
The plant is not very large, as I 
have kept it pruned back. About 
30 inches high and 30 inches 
aeross. It has 27 ripe oranges, 
2 to 2% inches in diameter, and 
a few small green ones.” 
See page 58 for description and 
prices of Dwarf Orange plants. 
CRIMSON FLAX 
ie LINUM GRANDIFLORUM $RU- 
Annual CGineraria BRUM. One of the most effec- 
live and showy bedding plants, 


DAHLIA SEED 
Dahlias are as easily grown from seed _ 
as nasturtiums, and will bloom the first — Ke 
year if seed is sown early. : 
CHOICE DOUBLE. A fine mixture of © 
Decorative, Show and Peony- -Flowered — 
Decorative Dahlia varieties. Pkt., 15¢; M46 04%., 50c. 


BY 






Burgess’ Special Mixture of Dahlia Seed 
: having oe eee ee ae A select mixture of the finest varieties of Cactus-Flowered, Hybrid-Cactus, Ball 
ANNUAL CINERARIA eS wate ae ae a ioEy or Show type, Decorative and Peony-Flowered, and a few of an most gorgeous 
BONO LE Nc Sy ARS of. the single varieties. Pkt., 25c: 142 0z., 60c; %46 oz., | $1.0 
(Brachycome Iberidifolia) : Y% o2., 25c. 


Very fine, free flowering, easily grown an- 
nual, 10 inches tall, covered during the & A Fi '¢ f 
greater part of'the summer with a profusion A Li FO R bed IA PO Pp PY ine rop fe) 
of dainty flowers which resemble small Cine- ; 
rarias. A fine mixture of colors including (ESCHSCHOLTZIA) Indiana ‘Figs’ 
the different shades of blue, purple, rosy- 
sian fot eteueat sual’ banon'nn cuz Hardy Everywhere. One of the Most Desirable © stoner trom wicknet, inianay 
ture. Pkt., 1c; 402, 35c, Annuals for Beds, Borders and Cut Flowers. sends us clipping trom haeieees Dae ae 
in which the editor acknowledges receipt. Se 
HYACINTH BEAN ESCHSCHOLTZIA RAMONA HYBRIDS. Daintiest of the California Poppies. of a box of her Indiana grown figs, A © : 
j Among the many faney varieties introduced, Ramona stands out as a distinct letter from her states that she purchased — 
(Dolichos) and very charming type in the frilled class. The frills give it the appearance ‘he plant from us and planted it in- a 
‘< rapid Browne climber with pa of a semi-double flower. Ramona Hybrids come in a fine mixture of glistening aah oo in her yard. She says 
HEee Or ie Tehiee acheia q ie : é she gives it w t 
ap tech eration fits ie Sheen shades of pink, yellow and white, and are very pleasing to the eye. 2 feet Te penuuinul bust and has that. it is” 
unsightly places. Flowers followed by at- high. This unusually attractive novelty should be included in every collection. figs every sv aaa oh 
tractive, ornamental seed pods. Our seed Pkt., 100; %4 0z., 35¢; 14 oz., 60c. FO 
is a mixture of purple and white varieties. : ELS ‘ a 2 
Pkt., (0c. ESCHSCHOLTZIA MIXED. A choice mixture of all colors, including pink, 
red, orange and yellow. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c; 14 oz., 40c; oz., 70c. 
42 
See page 71 for prices of fig plants. 


Possibility of a Cut-Flower | 
Federal Sales Tax African Daisy GYPSOPHILA Mixture of Hardy | 
Should a Federal Sales Tax be imposed (Baby's Breath) 
after this catalog is printed it will be nec- DIMORPHOTHECA, AURAN- - 
essary to add the aweed of such taxes to TICA HYBRIDS. 12 inches; WHITE. A quick-growing annual, bear- Annuals t 
Aaa rdccs J flowers 2% inches across. me a profusion of small, open, bell-shaped A fine mixture of handy” aunwales 
: 3 sail - owers. Grows 10 to 15 inches tall. Ex- : 
; ; Splendid mixture of white, < blended to give a continuous suc- 
a ¥ Beatin VOUGN. Ora eer ane oss eee apt iy Ny use in mixed cession of cut flowers from fe 
ans pee we ouquets C5; 0Z c 
32 Burgess Seed & Plant Co. many flowers being zoned with ROSE. Similar in shape and size, but Summer until. late fall. 
Galesburg, Michigan several colors around darker with flowers of dainty bright rose color. 7 0%., 300; 0z., 50c. 

centers. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 35c. Pkt., (0c. 
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