

Salvia 
Salvia (ScarletSage) 
The Scarlet Sage has long been a 
favorite bedding plant. We offer dis- 
ease-treated seed of the two finest 
varieties in cultivation. 
FIRE BALL (America). The ear- 
liest, “freest and most continuous 
bloomer of all Scarlet Sages, and the 
most uniform in habit of growth. 
The bushy plants do not grow over 
12 inches high, with the spikes of 
brilliant scarlet flowers thrown well 
above the foliage, making a_ total 
height of about 14% feet. The im- 
portance of this uniformity will be 
appreciated by those who use Scar- 
let Sage for beds or borders. Pkt., 
25c; % oz., 85c; %4 oz., $1.50. 
SPLENDENS. The largest flower- 
ing Scarlet Sage, well-grown plants 
measuring 3 to 4 feet tall; a scorch- 
ing scarlet of unsurpassed brilliancy. 
Pkt., 5c; % oz., 50¢; 14 0z., 85c. 

STOCKS 
The stock is one of the most popular annuals, either for bed- 
For brilliancy and diversity of color, fra- 
grance, profusion and duration of bloom it is unsurpassed. 
GIANT IMPERIAL. If sufficient room is given, the plants de- 
velop to enormous dimensions, forming magnificent bushes with 
long and thick flower stalks. If sown in Feb- 
ruary or March, the plants will blossom out- 
producing 
numerous spikes set with very large, double, de- 
lightfully fragrant blooms. A cool climate is re- 
The best variety for 
greenhouse use. Height 214 feet. Pkt., 15c; % 
ding or pot culture. 
doors from midsummer until frost, 
quired for best results. 
oz., 60c; 14 oz., $1.00. 
MAMMOTH EARLY BRANCHING NICE. This 
variety is popular for general use and valuable 
for cutting purposes. If sown early, they come 
into flower with the early small varieties. The 
flowers are large and double. Height 18 inches. 
A wonderful assortment of colors. Pkt., 10c; % 
oz., 50¢; %4 02., 85c. 
Evening Scented Stock 
(Perfume Plant) 
Matthiola Bicornis. No annual in cultiva- 
tion, even including the Mignonette, 
passes this in the delicate perfume of its 
flowers. The pink and lilac blossoms are 
partially closed during the day, but expand 
and produce their fragrance in the evening. 
Pkt., 10c; %% oz., 30c. 

Snow on the Mountain 
One of the. finest 
foliage plants for outdoor planting. Foliage at- 
tractively veined and margined with white. 
Excellent for beds and borders. 
(Euphorbia Variegata). 
2 feet. 
0c; %4 oz., 40c. 
40 Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 


SCHIZANTHUS 
(Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 
One of the daintiest flowers imaginable; of easy culture out- 
doors and especially fine for the house in late winter and early 
spring. Seed sown in the spring will produce plants that will 
come into bloom in a few weeks, and with such loads of charm- 
ing blooms as to completely obscure the delicate fern-like foli- 
age. The butterfly-like flowers range in color from pure white 
through shades of cream and pink to crimson and mauve, many 
beautifully marked. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 
SUNFLOWERS 
DOUBLE CHRYS- 
ANTHEMUM-FLOW- 
ERED SUN GOLD. 
Rich golden-yellow ; 
double as-a Chrys- 
anthemum and as 
large as a man’s hat. 
7 feet high. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 30c;-0z., 
50c. 
SINGLE RED 
SUNFLOWER. Flow- 
ers of different 
shades of red and 
red margined with 
yellow ; ranging from 
2 to 5 inches in di- 
ameter, Plants of 
branching habit, 3 
to 4 feet high, and 
bloom freely. Pkt., 
10c. 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered Sunflower 
The largest variety of Sun- 
Mammoth Russian flower, single heads meas- 
uring 12 to 22 inches in diameter, and containing an immense 
quantity of seed, which is highly valued as a food for poultry, 
being one of the best egg producing foods known. Pkt., 10e; 
14 Ib., 20¢; lb., 55c¢; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
STATICE (Sea Pink) 
One of the most beautiful flow- 
ers for the border. Retains its 
true color when dried, 
making it one of the most 
valuable Everlastings. In- 
dispensable in making 
winter bouquets. Mixture 
of blue and rose shades. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 


Royal Bouquet 
Bush Verbena 
Royal 
sur- 
oz., 50c. 
PEt., 
% doors or as pot plants. 
Giant Imperial Stocks 
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amethyst, 
WALLFLOWER~ .- 
Double Early Wonder 
Magnificent flowers which are noted for thefr 
luxuriant colors—rich reds and yellows, some flaked 
with brown and mahogany. 
March or April they will produce a wealth of grace- 
ful spikes set with large double blooms throughout 
the late summer and early fall. 
Sow from June to Septem- 
ber for winter blooming. Delightfully fragrant, and 
last long as cut flowers. Pkt., 10ce; % oz., 40c. 10c. 

Scabiosa Blue Moon 
SCABIOSA 
BLUE MOON. A new type in Scabiosa with fully double 
flowers composed of broad, heavy, wavy petals, entirely elim- 
inating the pincushion center. Color, rich deep lavender-blue. 
234 inches across; 2 to 2% inches deep; stem length fully 
27 inches. Ideal for cutting. Plants 42 to 48 inches high. 
PEt.,..l5e: ‘ 
FIRE KING. Dazzling fiery scarlet; the most 
brilliant of all Scabiosas. Gorgeous for the flower 
garden and for cutting. Pkt., 10c. 
GIANT SHASTA. Pure white; flowers 3% inches across; 
extremely long stems. Pkt., 10c. 
GIANT PEACH BLOSSOM. Beautiful shade of peach-blos- 
som pink; large size; long stems. Pkt., 10c. 
HEAVENLY BLUE. 2 ft. Flowers are round, 
soft azure-blue and borne most profusely on 15 to 
18°inch stems. Fine for mixed borders; need no 
staking. Highly prized for cutting. Pkt., 15c« 
LARGE FLOWERED TALL DOUBLE. 2% feet. Exquisite 
shades of pink, rose, cherry red, fiery scarlet, white, yellow, 
lavender, light blue, dark blue and purple, the soft 
shades predominating. Bloom from July until fall. | 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 30c. 

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NO Cc. O. D. ORDER 
It takes longer to fill C.0.D. orders. Due to labor 
shortages we can not accept C.0.D. orders between 
Jan. 1st and July ist, so please send remittance i 
full with each order. 2 
MAMMOTH 
VERBENAS 
Our strain of Mammoth Verbenas has been care- 
fully selected and improved until we can. recom- 
mend it as the best procurable. The trusses and 
individual flowers are of large size, of brilliant 
colors, free-blooming and of vigorous habit. The 
Verbena is one of the most popular garden annuals and lends 
itself willingly to many uses. For beds, borders and window 
boxes it is particularly fine, and is frequently used for an un- 
dergrowth to tall plants like lilies, etc. The clusters of showy 
flowers are borne in constant succession from June until frost. 
We offer the following colors: Blue, Scarlet, Pink, White, Lav- 
ender Glory (lavender with cream eye). Separate colors, {0c 
per packet; 3 pkts., 25c; 5 pkts., 40c. Mixture of colors, {0c 
per packet; % oz., 35c; %4 oz., 60c. 


Bouquet Bush Verbena 
An upright, compact form, growing 15 to 18 inches in height and not more than 10 
inches across, with no lateral branches. Very large, brilliantly colored flowers in great 
profusion. The blossoms are borne on long stems and group themselves together at the 
summit of the plant. Excellent for beds and borders and the only variety recommended 
for pot culture. The color range is from purest white to pink, red, blue and purple, 
many flowers being distinctly auricula-eyed. Choice mixture of. colors. Pkt., 15¢; % 
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WILD CUCUMBER 
FOR QUICK SHADE a 
™ Ling Le x 
The most rapid growing annual 
Te. Seat 15) Sone a vine in existence; grows 20 feet 
in six weeks. Pretty foliage, fra- 
Splendid for out- grant white flowers and orna- 5 
mental prickly seed pods. Pkt., — 

