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Easter Lily Cactus 
CARNATION 
CHABAUD GIANT IMPROVED. A fine strain of 
giant-flowered Carnation which blooms the first year 
if seed is sown early in the Spring. The plants 
make compact bushes 2 to 3 feet tall and bear, on 
tall stems, a mass of nicely fringed, intensely fra- 
grant double flowers. In many sections of the coun- 
try they do well outdoors. Mixture of colors. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 50c; % oz., 90c. 
WEATHER PLANT 
If the leaves stand upright the weather will be 
fine. If they stand out straight, changeable weather 
is expected, and the leaves droop or “‘go to sleep” 
The Cactus family makes most 
interesting house plants. 
tremely odd and curious. 
bloom profusely. These oddest of 
The true Wax Plant or 
Hoya Carnosa 
grown climbing house plant 
suitable for window gardens 
and trellis work. 
fragrant, waxy, white flowers 
with pink centers, 
succulent, dark green foliage 
makes it an interesting plant 
Orchid Flowering Cactus 
10 INCH BLOOMS ON SMALL PLANTS 
The Orchid Cactus (Hybrid Epiphyllum) 
is fast becoming one of our most prized in- 
door plants. 
is entirely free from thorns, being similar 
fm habits to the popular Christmas Cactus. 
The flower differs from Christmas Cactus, 
however, in size and form, as well as 
brilliance in the many colors available. It 
is not uncommon for a well grown plant 
to produce fifteen or twenty gigantic 
Easter Lily Cactus 
Usually begins to flower’ at Easter time and will continue to do so intermittently 
The pink and white flowers are extremely large, often 6 to 10 
inches in length and diameter of the widely spread frilled petals, and some are quite 
They aresone of the easiest of all cacti to grow, and one of the most 
satisfactory for decorating small bowls and pots, as they stand neglect and need no 
35c each; 3 for 75e, postpaid. 
for several months. 
fragrant. 
special care. 
Ex- 
Many 
ve gorgeous and _ beautiful’ 
eet scented blossoms, and 
room. 
all plants grow in many shapes riety and delivered postpaid), our 
and sizes, are easily grown, selection of varieties, 3 for 50c; 
thrive and bloom with very little 8 for $1.00, postpaid. 
mixture of 30 choice varieties. Pkt., 
Cactus Seed {oP icin) 400. 
WAX PLANT 
is .an_ easily 
Umbels of 
produced 
succession. The shining, 
MINIATURE ROSES 
Just imagine a rose bush in full bloom small enough to 
The three varieties offered here are 
outstanding for use in the rockery or in small pots indoors, 
where they bloom the greater portion of the entire. year. 
ship strong plants, grown in pots, at the proper time for out- 
If. wanted for indoor culture, please specify 
place beneath a tumbler. 
door_ planting. 
shipping date. 
Unlike the desert Cactus, it ’ 


blooms, ten and even twelve inches across, 
in a single season. j 
It is not at all difficult to grow this spec- 
tacular flower under ordinary home sur- 
roundings. The blooming season . varies 
from April through June with the different 
varieties. Your choice of colors Red, 
White, Pink and Orange—40c each; 3 for 
$1.00, postpaid. 5 

to grow. Plants, 40c¢ each; 
3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
Cactus for Dish Gardens, *: 
care, and endure the heat and 
dryness of the ordinary living 
Plant them in individual 
small bowls or in dish gardens. 
’ This fine collection of Cacti and 
Succulents (each a different va- 

Starfish 
STARFISH 
somewhat resembling a Cactus. 
even when not in bloom. tesque star-shaped flowers nearly two inches — 
Plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00, Wax Plant across, spotted yellow and brown. A very at-_ 
postpaid. ‘ tractive plant and a great curiosity. 30c each; — 
We 









CACTUS 
An early flowering crim- — 
son-scarlet variety with 
long, drooping flowers born 
in great profusion. 
A branching succulent plant from Africa, . 
Produces gro- 
3 for 75c¢, postpaid. ze 

Easy 
POMPON DE PARIS. The tiny buds, no larger than a pea, 
open into well formed, double rose-pink flowers about the 
size of a dime. We have seen.this plant bloom when only 2 
inches high and so small it could be planted in a thimble. 
during a storm. Light purple flowers; brilliant red 
seeds which are used for beads. Pkt., 25c. 
BABY LILLIAN. The flower is a little larger than Pom-_ 
pon de Paris, is a vivid shade of pink shaded salmon, and is 
fragrant. 
PRICES 






Your choice of the above two Miniature Roses, 
50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. Baby Lillian Rose 
Choice House Ferns 
BOSTON. A wonderful Fern with long,- drooping 
fronds (leaves) which often attain a length of 6 to 8 = 
feet. ; 
ASPARAGUS FERNS 
PLUMOSUS (Lace Fern). 
ery foliage. 
Very finely divided feath 
Seed, 15 3 
OSTRICH PLUME. One of the easiest and healthiest Gi net. paeket 
ferns to grow. Each frond is delicately cut and curved, 
somewhat resembling the grace of an ostrich plume. 
Fronds often measure a foot in width. 

SPRENGERI (Feather Fern). Long, drooping branch 
es; fine for hanging baskets and window boxes. Seed, — 
15e per packet, ae Gen 
PRICES 
Ostrich Plume Fern 

= Fag 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

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SILVER FERN. Light green fronds with a band of 
Plants of the above five varieties of Ferns” 
silver. A most unusual fern and of very easy culture. setter 
at 40c each; 3 for $1.00. — ee: 
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