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_ SHOO-FLY 
It is said that flies will 
“not stay in a room where 
it is grown if they can 
- conveniently escape. What 
sis 
have no odor. It 
there is about it that re- 
pulses them is not clear, 
as the plants and flowers 
Lore 
_ beautiful flowering plant, 
and blooms in a short time 
(60 days) from seed. It is 
a profuse bloomer in pots 
both summer and winter, 
the blossoms being large, 
cup-shaped and of a love- 
ly light blue color with 
gee center. Pkt., 15c. 
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Primrose Obconica Grandiflora 

_ AMERICAN BEAUTY. Extremely large heads of two 
inch flowers resembling the American Beauty Rose in 
color. Foliage green and brown. 
DUKE OF MONTMORT. Rich, soft purple. 
as the “‘Blue’’ Geranium. <A splendid variety. 
PICARDY. One of the finest Geraniums we have ever 
found. Dwarf, branching habit and almost everbloom- 
ing. Deep salmon-pink; just a little darker than the 
popular Picardy Gladiolus. 
PINK BEAUTY. Clear rose-pink. One of the best. 
RUBY. The best red Geranium. The flowers of rich 
dark red are of good size and produced in abundance. 
WHITE MADONNA. Pure white double flowers. 
. Your choice of the above Geraniums, 35c 
Prices: (0.". 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
ROSEBUD GERANIUM 
The dainty little flowers of the Rosebud Geranium 
look exactly like a half-open miniature rose, just at 
that stage when Roses are at théir best. They are deep 
red in color and are borne freely on strong healthy 
plants, 40c¢ each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
Known 
‘Peppermint Stick Geranium 
The Peppermint Stick Geranium produces a_ tiny 
white flower but is grown principally for its foliage. 
The leaves look like a piece of soft green velvet and 
have a distinct peppermint fragrance. 40c each; 3 for 
$1.00, postpaid. 
IVY GERANIUMS 
Of trailing habit, with ivy-shaped foliage and flowers 
of exquisite colors. Fine for hanging baskets and urns. 
Your choice of colors: Pink, Purple, Red and White. 
35c each; 3 for 90c, postpaid. 
LOBELIA 
SAPPHIRE. A beautiful trail- 
ing plant; a mass of large sap- 
phire-blue flowers with white eye; 
never out of flower. A most de- 
sirable plant for pots, baskets, 
urns, beds and borders. Pkt., 20c. 

PRIMROSE 
OBCONICA GRANDIFLO- 
RA. One of the finest and 
most. important winter bloom- 
ing pot plants. Can be easi- 
ly grown in any light window, 
flowering abundantly and con- 
tinuously, bearing immense 
trusses of large flowers in 
choice assortment of colors, 
from pure white and soft pink 
through the different shades 
of rose and red to the bright- 
est crimson. Pkt., 35c. 

English Ivy 
are of immense size. 
North. 
ers, vermilion-scarlet. 
Very attractive. 
3 for 90c, postpaid. 

Chinese Hibiscus 
The Chinese Hibiscus in bloom is one of the most 
striking plants in existence. 
A popular outdoor plant in 
mild climates, and a wonderful house plant in the 
BRILLIANT QUEEN. Extremely large double flow- 
One of the best. 
ORANGE BEAUTY. Large double orange flowers. 
PEACHBLOW. Rich clear pink. 
PRICES: Your choice of Hibiscus plants, 35¢ each; 


Hydrangea Blue Prince 
Pansy 
Geranium 
(Pelargonium or Lady Washington) 
A combination of pink, white, purple and black. 
colorings rival the Azalea for beauty. 
The gorgeous 
A profuse bloomer and of 
easy culture. 50c¢ each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
GERANIUM SEED 
A superb strain of the finest American and European varieties, 
many of them with zoned and variegated leaves, 
A choice mixture 
of all colors. Very interesting to grow from seed, and easily grown. 
Pkt., 15¢; %46 oz., 50c. 
French Hydrangeas 
French Hydrangeas are especially adapted for pot or tub plants 
for indoor, porch, lawn or garden decoration. 
In some soils the 
flowers turn blue, and this color can be secured artificially by mix- 
ing one-half pound of broken alum with each- one-half bushel of 
soil. 
doors in mild climates. 
French Hydrangeas are easily grown and are hardy out of 
BLUE PRINCE. Immense flower heads of lavender-pink ‘changing 
to blue under soil conditions described above. 
ALTOONA. Very large flowers. 
Dark rose-pink. 
HAMBURG. Deep carmine red and very early. 
LE CYGNE. Large pure white flowers. 
PRICES: Your choice of above Hydrangeas at 50c each; 3 for 
$1.25, postpaid. 
ENGLISH IVY 
Very popular as a _ house 
plant. Fine for window boxes, 
hanging baskets, etc. 30c each; 
3 for 75c, postpaid. 
GRAPE IVY 
One of the most desirable table 
plants we know. It resembles the 
Ivys in habit but belongs to the 
Grape family. It thrives without 
sun and requires very little care. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
(Pe acralco cr 
Water ivy Ivy). Arapid 
growing trailing plant especially 
suited for indoor hanging baskets, 
vases and trellis work. Small 
glossy green leaves and clusters 
of yellow flowers. Grows in 
either soil or water, Plants, 30c 
each; 3 for 75c, postpaid. 
The well formed flowers 
Double. 
Chinese Hibiscus 

Giant Fan-Leaved Palm 
Finest of all Palms. Easily grown from seed. 
Elegant fan-shaped leaves of rich, dark green; beau- 
tifuly fringed with long, thread-like filaments along 
the segments of the leaves. A compact grower, well 
adapted to pot culture, and succeeds in any situation. 
Needs no petting; stands dust and dry air; lack of 
sunshine does not bother it. Pkt., 25c; 3 for 60c. 
One-year plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
Galesburg, Michigan 
VELVET PLANT 
Truly a _ fascinating 
sight. The dark green 
leaves and the stems are 
literally covered with tiny 
hairs of a rich purple col- 
oring which is even more 
intense along the veins. 
This makes the plant ap- 
pear as if it were made of 
a richly colored velvet 
cloth. It grows upright 
and succeeds well in ordi- 
nary living room tempera- 
ture. Plants, 40c each; 3 
for $1.00, postpaid. 

5s MSs 

Giant Fan-Leaved Palm 

