PREPAID 
AT PRICES 
GIVEN 

Perennials are plants which flower several years 
in succession’ and are used for permanent plantings. 
We list with perennials the biennials which are not 
usually treated as annuals, and those that are in 
perfection the second year. All varieties listed on 
this and pages 43 to 48 are hardy perennials unless 
otherwise stated. 
We take pride in offering our stock of perennial 
BURGESS’ HARDY PERENNIALS 
SEEDS AND PLANTS 
plants to the public because of their superior quality. 
Our plants are not light grade seedlings like those 
offered by so many growers at bargain prices. Neither 
are they overcrowded clumps which have outlived 
their usefulness and are difficult to transplant. They 
are of the, proper age to insure their being success- 
fully transplanted. All our plants are free from 
disease and insects and carefully selected to be true 

FREE FROM 
DISEASE 
and 
True-to-Name 



to name. For best results plant Burgess’ high grade 
perennials. 
Perennials are shipped postpaid at the prices given, 2 
but if you order 12 or more plants by express we can 
frequently include larger stock at no increase in price, 
and will include extra plants of our own selection to 
help pay the transportation costs. 





for winter decoration. 

COLUMBINE 
Much hybridizing has been done to obtain the varieties of Aquilegia or Co- 
lumbine which are now offered. All varieties will. endure some shade and will 
thrive in any well-drained soil. For best effect plant in groups of 3 or more. 
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS. 
riation of color in our Hybrid Columbines. 
vivid scarlet and from the daintiest blues to deep purple, with all the interme- 
diate shades. Pkt., 15¢; %e6 oz., 60c. i 
CLEMATIFLORA (Clematis-Flowered Columbine). Just imagine, Clematis flow- 
ers on a Columbine plant. 
the newest and most unusual of all recent introductions. The flowers are produced 
in great abundance in pastel shades. 
corolla.. Clematiflora is different from anything you have ever seen. Pkt., 25c. 
GIANT CHINESE LANTERN 
for years the Chinese Lantern (Physalis Franchetii) has been highly prized 
New Giant is a much improved form with the balloon- 
like pods or lanterns measuring 6 to 9 inches in circumference. 
It would be impossible to describe the wide va- 
They range. from bright yellow to 
If you can you have a picture of Clematiflora. It is 
They are wide open, without spurs or 
The strong, stiff 
stems grow upright to a height of 4 feet, while the common variety is usually 
too weak to hold the lanterns off the ground. The brilliant orange pods retain 
their shape and color all winter. Easily grown in almost any soil. A money maker for the florist and the 
roadside. stand. Pkt., 15e¢; %4 oz.,.50c. Strong roots, 35c¢ each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Chinese Lantern Plant 
PERENNIAL 
ASTER 
Perennial Asters are among the 
showiest fall flowers. They grow 
freely on- any soil and produce a 
wealth of blue, pink, lavender and 
white daisy-like flowers during 
September and October. Seed only, 
in mixture of colors. Pkt., 25c. 
PERENNIAL 
CANDYTUFT 
Iberis Sempervirens. A profuse, 
white-blooming, hardy perennial, 
coming in flower early in the 
spring. Has evergreen foliage. 
Does well in sun or shade. Much 
used for cemeteries, rockeries, etc, 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 50c. 
Early Flowering Chrysanthemums : 

Pink Cushion Chrysanthemum 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 


Dicentra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 



Clematiflora or Clematis-Flowered Columbine 
Bleeding Heart 
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS. 2 ft. April-June. An old garden favorite; 
one of the earliest blooming hardy plants; long racemes of graceful heart- 
shaped-rose-pink flowers; easily grown anywhere; especially valuable for 
border planting and for planting in the shade. Also makes a beautiful 
house plant if potted late in the fall and kept in a cool place until a few “ 
weeks before the flowers are wanted. Plants, 75c each; 3 for $1.95; 12 
for $6.00, postpaid. i 

DICENTRA EXIMIA (Everblooming or Plumy Bleeding Heart). 18 
inches. An everblooming sort with beautiful finely cut foliage and showy 
racemes of heart-shaped deep pink flowers from April to August. It is 
equally at home in full shade or sun and perfectly hardy everywhere, i 
Plants, 60¢ each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.40, postpaid. - : 
If they bloom for us, they will bloom for you. Late-flowering Mums have no place in Northern gardens. 
While our list is small, every variety we grow is carefully selected for both earliness and hardiness and we 
know they will please you, : pies 
BONFIRE. The color of this variety «is a combina- 
tion of bronze and red that changes under varying 
weather conditions. Long stems make it ideal for 
cutting. 
BURGUNDY. Rich cerise-crimson, deepening in 
color as the bloom matures. Flowers of good size, 
quite double and borne on good stems. 
KING MIDAS. The finest tall golden yellow we 
have found and the most popular variety we grow. 
Produces large quantities of full double blooms 4 
inches and more across. Early and unusually hardy. 
“ LOUISE SCHLING. Without doubt the brightest oe 
orange-red for the garden. Its color livens up any : 
flower arrangement. A very heavy and dependable 
bloomer. “ 
POMPONETTE. One of the finest Mums we have 
added -to our list in recent years. The full double 
Pompon type blooms are 2 inches and more across, 
opening yellow and changing to orange. The plant 
forms a low mound of almost solid color. 
TASSIVA. Large full double white blooms with a. 
creamy center. ‘Commences to flower early and blooms e 
very profusely. One of the very finest white Mums. . — 
PRICES: Your choice of the above Chrysanthemums, at 35¢ each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00. — 




. Cushion Chrysanthemums or Ameliamums — = 
These most popular Mums form low mounds, comparable in shape to an inverted bushel basket. One fully — 
developed plant will produce hundreds of flowers, so many open at one time that the foliage is almost en- — 
tirely covered. Although this type of Chrysanthemum is sold under many names, the term “Cushion” seems 
to be the most accepted and it describes the plant perfectly. You are sure to enjoy these varieties from — 
mid-August until late October. ; , Re ee 
PINK CUSHION. Two-tone pink flowers. ‘The first 
to bloom. — 
CRIMSON CUSHION. Deep crimson. 
WHITE CUSHION. Pure white; extra large flowers. 
All Chrysanthemums on this page 35c each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid - 
BRONZE CUSHION. Bronze-red changing to yellow- 
bronze. = ‘ am i BS 
GOLD CUSHION. Bright golden yellow ball-shaped _ 
flowers. ; : Sd 
