Potatoes. 
Gloxinia 
GLOXINIA 
Magnificent Flowers of 
Rich Colors 
These showy plants are 
easily grown in pots, and 
may be transplanted to the 
garden bed, preferably in a 
semi-shaded place. Bulbs 
will bloom in 6 to 8 weeks 
from time they are planted. 
BLUE Prices: 
3 TAS Ul 
PINK: chuice of 
PURPLE these 
RED colors, or 
: F mixture 
WHITE of colors 
Ieee ve Os 
prefer, at 50c each; 3 
for $1.35; 12 for $4.85, 
postpaid. Bulbs avail- 
able from late January 
until May. 

Crinum 
GIANT 
Milk and Wine Lily 
A fine bulbous plant which produces flowers of 
Usually two flower stalks are sent 
up at the same time, each bearing a large cluster of 
gorgeous, lily-like, fragrant blooms. The flowers 
are enormous in size; color, white with a purplish- 
red stripe through the center of each petal. Suc- 
ceeds in pot or open ground. ; 
bulbs should not be left outdoors through the win- . 
great beauty. 

Porto Rico Caladium. 
tive plants are required. 
among ferns or other gre 
suitable for beddin 
January until June. 
COOPERIA or 
RAIN LILY 
Mrs. Eva Lambert of Moline, Illinois, 
writes: ‘‘My Rain Lily blooms every time 
it rains.’’ * 
The Rain Lily receives its name be- 
cause in its native state, it blooms 
through the summer and fall after nearly 
every rain. The flowers are of delightful 
fragrance, 2 to 3 inches across, waxy 
white with a tinge of pink outside. 
Borne on 18-inch stems. They fiower 
Several times each year. Perfectly hardy 
for outdoor planting and may also be 
used as a pot plant. Blooming size 
bulbs, 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.35, postpaid, 
ISMENE 
CALATHINA 
Peruvian Daffodil 
A grand summer flowering bulb, pro- 
ducing with great freedom large Ama- 
ryllis-like pure white fragrant blossoms. 
Keep the bulbs in a dry, warm place, 
and plant out in June. Bulbs can be 
taken up in October, and after a few 
weeks’ rest, potted and flowered in the 
house \in the winter or kept over for 
spring planting again, 35¢ each; 3 for 
90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS 
No plant in bloom could attract more attention than the foliage of our 
They are indispensable wherever brilliant decora- 
Plant them in window boxes, jardinieres, and 
en leaved plants to add color. 
g out-of-doors in partial shade. Bulbs available from 
We especially recom- 
mend Fancy Leaved Cala- 
diums planted among your 
Ferns. Fine assortment 
of colors, each bulb a dif- 
ferent variety at 40c 
each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for 
$3.60, postpaid. 
CRINUM 
It is not hardy, so 
ter. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00, postpaid. 
Chinese Cinnamon Vine 
The Cinnamon Vine is one of the most satisfactory climbers. Its handsome 
foliage and fragrant, cinnamon-scented blossoms commend it to every lover of 
flowers. It is tuberous-rooted and, once planted, ‘will grow a lifetime. It is 
perfectly hardy, thrives on all soils, in sun or shade, wet or dry. No insects 
or blight ever trouble. Will quickly surround your windows, arbors and 
porches with a mass of vines, and profusion of small white flowers. 
While the Cinnamon Vine is grown mainly for its beauty and fragrant blos- 
soms, the tubers are edible, being most delicious when baked like Sweet 

_ For windows, plant two on each side. For porches, arbors, etc., plant 8 
inches or a foot apart, covering 2 inches. Furnish twine support for the vines. 
3 for 40c; 12 for $1.35, postpaid. Cannot be sent to California. 
MONTBRETIAS 
The Montbretia is one of the most floriferous and showy of summer flower- 
ing bulbous plants, producing in great numbers, graceful spikes 8 to 12 
inches in length, 
star-shaped flowers, 11%4 to 2 inches across. Very popular for clumping among 
perennials and shrubbery, easily grown, and add much to any flower garden. 
Also highly valued 
Montbretias are quite hardy and should be planted early in the spring, pref- 
sunny location. They should be protected during the winter 
wwith a heavy covering of leaves, or can be taken up each fall and stored the 
same as Gladiolus bulbs. Our mixture contains many bright shades of yellow, 
Salmon, orange and scarlet. 
$1.85; 100 for $6.50, postpaid. 
Choice tubers, 
erably in a warm, 



each spike bearing from 18 to 30 exceedingly beautiful 
as cut-flowers and can be grown in fiower-pots in the house. 
Special Mixed, 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 25 for 
COLCHICUM 
Bloom Without Soil or Water 
Through nature’s own process, Colchicum bulbs store 
within themselves all the fertility, water, etc., they 
require to bloom. Simply place the bulb in a dish or 
on the table or window sill and watch its beauty un- 
fold. Each bulb produces from 6 to 15 beautiful 
blooms. The only way to prevent Colchicum bulbs 
from blooming is to put them in cold storage at about 
32 degrees. Valuable for florists as they can bring 
the bulbs out of cold storage and have them in bloom 
whenever wanted. Before the ground freezes, the 
bulbs should be planted in the open garden where 
each fall they will bloom in great profusion. If you 
prefer, you can remove the bulbs from the ground 
about July Ist, dry them in darkness for a few weeks, 
and use for indoor decoration as at first. 
Cheice Bulbs. Rose-tinted blooms, 2 to 3 inches 
across ; September. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.60, 
postpaid. 
Special Notice. Colchicum bulbs cannot be sent 
until August, but you should order now, as our sup- 
ply is limited. 
Summer Hyacinth 
(Hyacinthus Candicans or Gal- 
tonia). A species of Hyacinth. 
Blooms late in summer. Huge spikes 
of pure white flowers on stems 3 to 5 
feet high. Blooming size bulbs, 3 for 
40c; 12 for $1.35, postpaid. 
They are also 

Nut Orchid 
“(Achimenes) 
postpaid. 



GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
Fancy Leaved Caladiums > 


Montbretia 
Colchicum 

Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 


NUT ORCHID 
One of the easiest of all bulbs to grow indoors. 
Blooms in ten weeks from planting. 
mend four bulbs to a pot. Also suited to outdoor 
culture in semi-shade. The flowers are 1% to 2 
inches across and similar in appearance to Gloxin- 
ias. Mixed colors only, 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75, 
We recom- 
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