-CALENDULAS 

Balsam (Lady Slipper) 

For Cut Flowers and 
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. 
FINE MIXED. Yellow, orange, orange-red, and striped; all 
double flowers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 40c; %4 lb., $1.20. 
ue Lt A beautiful variety which is a de- 
Campfire OP cided improvement in Calendulas. 
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ensarion 
The flowers are large and double 
make it unexcelled for cutting. 
throughout, The long, strong stems 
Its color is a fascinating 
shade of rich, brilliant orange, with a scarlet sheen, 
% oz., 25¢; % oz., 40c. 
One of the most interesting and 
Pkt., (0c; 
Orange Shaggy most distinct of the new types of 
Calendula is the laciniated type, Orange Shaggy. Deep orange 
shaded, lighter at the center, exceedingly graceful and in- 
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; 
% oz., 25c; % 0z., 40c. 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered 
Among the newer flower types in the Calendula 
family, the Chrysantha (Chrysanthemum-Flowered) 

BALSAM (Lady Slipper), 
Double Camellia- 
Flowered. Symmetrical, bushy 
plants, about 2 feet in height, 
with gorgeous masses of beauti- 
ful, brilliant-colored, very dou- 
ble flowers. Easily grown; also 
suitable for pot culture. Blooms 
throughout the summer and early 
fall. Pkt., 10¢; % oz., 35¢; % 
oz., 60c. 

AMARANTHUS 
(Rainbow Plant) 
Attractive foliage plants 
for backgrounds or groups 
on the lawn, 4 to 5 ft. 
MIXED. Many varieties in 
mixture, including brilliant blood 
Ted and gorgeous variegated red, 
green and yellow foliage varie- 
ties. Attractive drooping blos- 
soms, | Pkti, 10¢;.°14  0z.; 30c; 
i4 36-07Z.;. 50. 
1% oz., 35c; %4 oz., 60c. 
Crimson Flax 
LINUM GRANDIFLORUM RUBRUM. 
One of the most effective and showy 
bedding plants, having fine foliage and 
- delicate stems, with brilliant scarlet- 
erimson flowers. 1 foot. Pkt., 10c; 
T2075 250. 
~ 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 
vand literally covered with a blaze 
of fiery cardinal-red flowers from 
midsummer to frost. Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts,, 25¢. 




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flowers of informal loose formation, with long slen- 
der incurved petals. 
stems, making them ideal for cutting. 
ply two colors, as follows: 
CHRYSANTHA BUTTERCUP YELLOW. Exquisite shade of 
clear buttercup yellow. 
CHRYSANTHA ORANGE- SUNSHINE. 
Pkt, 


ers being zoned with several colors around darker centers. Of 
easy culture and one of the earliest annuals to come into bloom. 
Pkt., 
MOLTEN FIRE 
This variety of Amaranthus is a most magnificent foliage plant 
and is attracting a great deal of attention wherever grown. ; 
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. 
Retain their brilliancy for 3 months or more. 



type stands out as one of the best. Large double 
Remarkable for their long stiff 
We can sup- 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c; 1% oz., 50c. 
Rich golden orange. 
10c; % oz., 30c; % oz., 50c. 
Blue Lace Flower 
(Didiscus Coeruleus). Large 
lace-like delicate lavender-blue 
flower heads, 2% inches across. 
Long, graceful stems; 2 feet in 
height. Unsurpassed for cut flow- 
ers and last unusually long in 
water. Easily grown; bloom 
freely from July until the first 
fae fall frost. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 
ce 
AFRICAN DAISY 
DIMORPHOTHECA, AURAN- 
TICA HYBRIDS. 12 inches; 
flowers 2% inches across. Splen- 
did mixture of white, cream, yel- 
low, orange and rose, many flow- 
Blue Lace Flower 
0c; 4 oz., 40c. 
Brightest Colored 
Foliage Plant 


CELOSIA 
DWARF FLAME OF FIRE. 
Pyramidal-globe type plant, 
each branch bearing a large, 
almost round, fiery scarlet head 
of coral-like structure. 11 ft. 
One of the most magnificent 
garden annuals ever introduced. 
Pkt., 15e3 % oz., 40c. 
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:, (0c. 
PLUME or FEATH- 
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; %4 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. 
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Grows 



Very easily grown. Pkt., (0c; 



Chinese Wool Flower (Celosia Childsii) 
Flowers Listed on Pages 30 to 41 Are Annuals 
eat 
Calendula Special Mixture 
A mixture of all varieties described on this page. 
(0c; % oz., 30ce; % oz., 50c. 

Calliopsis 

Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 

Pkt; 


Calliopsis 
Beautiful, 
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, <f003 714 oz.2 
25c. 
TALL DOUBLE 
MIXED. Finest 
mixture of double 
varieties. Pkt., 
10c; %4 oz., 35c. 


Candytuft 
CANDYTUFT 
The Candytufts are popular everywhere, 
and considered indispensable for cutting. 
Seed sown in April, flowers in June. Suc- 
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., 30c3;"% oz., 
D0C3-0z-.85c. 
ALL COLORS MIXED. A fine mixture of 
white, pink, lilac and red shades. Pkt., 10c; 
% 0Z., 25¢; % oz., 40c; oz., 70c. 

GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

