



summer and fall. 
and borders, and fine for cutting. 
- ~ locations where many other flowers will not bloom. 
high. Pkt.; 100; 1% 0z., 30c. 
creamy-white 
orange and crimson, 
ble. A fine mixture. 
25¢. 
Curious 
Seeds used for beads 
ornamental purposes. 
0c. 
PENGUIN 
GOURDS 
hese charming find curi- 
ous snow birds attract. the 
curiosity and agmiration 
of everyone, and are easily 
made from Calabash Pipe 
Gourds. They make delight- 
ful gifts, and also find 
‘ready sale. The gourds are 
easily grown, and no par- 
ticular skill is required, as 
the gourds are simply har- 
vested when ripe, painted, 
mounted on a wooden or 
plaster base and absorbent 
cotton is placed around to 
represent snow. Plant some 
of the seed and give them 
a trial this year; Pkt., 10c; 
02.530. 
a 

Bird House Gourds are 
especially attractive to 
Wrens. Five’ days after 
hanging several of these in 
our Nursery, the Wrens had 
moved in and taken. posses- 
sion. 


; ealabiete Pipe’ Gourds staged and 
Vee decorated as Penguins 
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS 
Gourd make gay winter decorations when thoroughly rip- 
ened, cured and varnished. Many things are made from them, 
1C luding- “hanging. baskets, vases, wall pockets, fruit bowls, 
pers, Py ue nest eges, bird nouses: toys, etc. 
NEST EGG 
SUGAR TROUGH 
SMALL BOTTLE 










me Byer choice of above named _ varieties: Pkt Oc; 3 
kis., 25¢; 0z., 30c; 14 lb., 90c. 
nee ee GOURDS, ALL KINDS MIXED. Pkt., 0c; 
Fine trailing plant for 
borders and hanging bas- 
kets, and valuable for dry, sunny situations on banks, rock- 
work, old walls, ete. Foliage very ornamental, being covered 
ith ice-like globules which glitter in the sun. Pkt., (0c. 








- Vitamist Saved His Tree 
Gulcsco: customer writes about Vitamist, as follows: “T 
it around a tree which from ail appearances died in Au- 
ia year. I used several of these pills, dissolved in wa- 
ound the tree and after a few weeks the tree bloomed 
Sr aS it would in the spring. This year this same tree 
ks leaves | already, whereas like trees on the same street do 
ied bee page 77 for description of Vitamist. 






BURGESS’ | Bithad, VINE MIXTURE. A fine as- 
ortment | of many varieties of annual climbers suitable for 
| covering — pillars, posts, | ‘porches, old trees, etc., and for 
trellis work, and sowing along Renee. embankments | and 
Tr 


One bushy oe with masses of large, colorful blooms during the 
Unsurpassed for. the brilliant effect they produce in beds 
They are especially recommended for shady 
TALL DOUBLE MIXED. Large, double flowers in bright, attractive colors. 
Rose, pink, scarlet, lavender, white ; many shades and combinations. 
GAILLARDIA 
Remarkable for the profusion, 
brillianey of their flowers, continuing in 
bloom from early summer until Novem- 
Excellent for beds, borders, or for 
ber. 
cutting. A fine range of colors, 
and yellow shades to 
both single and dou- 
Pkt., 10c; 
JOB’S TEARS 
and ornamental. 
and 
Pkt., 
2 feet 
size and 
from 

14 0Z., 
L 




The above photograph illustrates the dried seed pods of the 
Novelty Bird Plant, or 
birds. 
Unicorn Plant, 





Mixed-Ornamental Gourds 
PKt, 20eero kts... 2ot, 
Federal Sales Tax 
Should a Federal 
this catalog is printed, it 
Sales Tax be im- 
posed after 
will be 
of such taxes to all orders. 
necessary to add the amount 
Four O'Clock or 
Marvel of Peru 
(Mirabilis). 
fashioned flower 
hundreds of bright, 
This is another good old- 
of bushy habit, bearing 
sweet scented white, 
yellow, crimson and violet flowers. Very 
charming when used as a- hedge plant, 
rivaling the privet, with its glossy foliage 
very closely set and dotted all over in the 
afternoon with a multitude of fairy flowers. 
It is a little known fact that roots of these 
may be lifted in the fall and stored like 
Dahlias and the tubers planted in spring. 
It will result in larger and stronger plants 
and more flowers. 2 feet. <All colors 
mixed. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c. 

Godetia (Satin Flower) 
NOVELTY 
BIRD PLANT 
UNICORN PLANT. Although this 
is not a Gourd, we are listing it here 
because it is very effective when used 
in combination with Gourds. The 
seed pods have a distinct and curious 
appearance because of the long curved 
horn which splits into two parts as 
they ripen and harden. They may be 
painted to represent Humming Birds, 
Canaries, Blue Jays, ete. Mounted 
on a piece of sandpaper they are 
quite a distinct novelty. While its 
greatest interest is in the seed-pod 
stage, it has pretty flowers of pale 
yellow with purplish spots. The green 
seed pods are fine for pickles. Pkt., 
{5c; 2 pkts., 25¢; 5 pkts., 50c. 
Dish Cloth Gourd 
The fruits sometimes grow to a length of 3 feet when 
vines-are twined on trellis and fruits left to hang nat- 
staged to represent 
urally. When the fruits are disturbed during the grow- 
ing, period théy start to wind into various fantastie 
forms resembling green snakes. Fruits are edible when 
very young, and should be cooked like squash or egg 
plant. When ripe, the fibrous interior may be used like 
a sponge. Many women prefer a dishcloth made from 
the ripe Dishcloth Gourd. Pkt., 10¢; 0z., 30c. 
Se Nha ; 
Goubde for Bird Houses 
Attractive and inexpensive Bird Houses can easily 
he made from gourds, All that is needed is the right 
kind of gourd ‘and a sharp knife. Hang these Gourd 
Bird Houses in trees and other places, away from 
the reach of eats, and they will attract many beautiful 
birds. Birds are not only ornamental in the garden 
and on the lawn, but are very beneficial, destroying 
worms and other insect pests. Plant some of our Bird 
House Gourd seed this spring and grow your own Bird 
Houses. Pkt., 15¢; 2 pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
Plant, Bird House Gourd, and Pen- 
SPECIA guin Gourd, all 3 for 35c. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. | 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
One packet each of Novelty Bird 

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