


~GYPSOPHILA 
(Baby's Breath) 
oA quickzrowing annual, bear- 
-_ing a profusion of small, open, 
bell-shaped flowers. Grows 18 to 
24 inches tall. Extensively grown 
by florists for use in mixed bou- 
quets. For continuous display of 
blooms, make several sowings two 
weeks apart. 
poor soils. 
WHITE. Our stock isa cea 
strain producing extra large pure ” 
Ww hite flowers. 
ae 
Pkt., 0c; “4 02.5 
CRIMSON. Very colorful and — 
similar to our strain of white but 
with smaller blooms. Pkt., 10c¢3 
% 0Z., 35¢. 
ROSE. Similar to Grimson in 
shape and size, but with flowers 
of-dainty bright rose color. Pkt., 
{0c; 14 oz., 30c. ; 
For perennial Gypsophila 
see page 46 for seed and 
\ 
page 49 for plants. 

ORNAMENTAL 
‘COTTON 
_ Many people in the North have — 
never seen cotton growing. As it 
is by far a more beautiful plant 
than many of the ornamentals 
and can be successfully grown in 
Will do well in 
DIANTHUS OR PINKS 
Few flowers can equal the old-fashioned Pinks in 
beauty. and profusion of blooms. They are easily 
grown and do well in almost any kind of soil and 
location. The varieties listed on this page are biennials, but 
are usually treated as annuals, and are a mass of bloom within 
a few weeks after seed is planted. Excellent for cutting. As 
a rule, they survive the winter if given slight protection, flower- 
ing abundantly the following season. 
CHINESE, Double. Sometimes called Indian Pinks. Handsome 
clusters of very double flowers ; any, bright colors. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz.,.35¢; % oz., 60c. \ 
FIREBALL. Large, double; rich, blood-red; splendid for cut- 
ting or as a border.’ Pkt., 10e; %4oz., 50c. 
HEDDEWIG!I DOUBLE. Large double blooms in many showy 
colors, varying from the richest velvety crimson to the most 
delicate rose. Pkt., 0c; 14 0z., 35c. 
LACINIATUS, Double Mixed. Flowers very large and double 
and the edges of the petals are exquisitely fringed. A fine mix- 
ture of brilliant colors—white, pink, rose, red and maroon 
shades, with white edges and variegated. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c. 
EVERLASTINGS 
for Winter Bouquets 
mixture of all 
the leading varieties of annual Everlastings, such as Acro- 
clinium, Globe Amaranth, Helichrysum, Statice, ete. You 
To meet the 
growing de- 
mand for win- 
ter. bouquets, 
we have pre- 
will find the-most of these varieties described in this cata- 
dog. A most charming assortment ranging from the most 
delicate shades to the most brilliant colors. Pkt., 20c. 
GLOBE AMARANTH 
Gomphrena or Everlasting Bachelor's Button 
A popular everlasting or strawfiower. 
cludes a fine range of colors, including white, shades of 
pink, lila¢, and the rith bronzy-yellow tones deserve par- 
ticular mention. Plants 2 feet tall, and are literally covered 
with button-shaped flowers which measure nearly 34-inch in 
Our mixture in- 



Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 
Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 
(Everblooming Hybrid Sweet William) 
A eross between an annual Pink and Sweet Wil- 
liam, combining the free and continuous blooming 
qualities of the former and the hardiness of the 
latter. Good for borders, cut flowers, and especially adapted 
for rock gardens. While strictly speaking a biennial, it | 
comes into bloom from seed as quickly as an annual. Height, 
1 foot. Colors run from intense velvety crimson through the 
the North for ornamental pur- 
poses, it makes a very desirable 
j ~ addition to any flower garden; _ 
- large, showy flowers, followed by = ; es 
-  Jarge fluffy balls of white cot- 
ton, Cannot be sent to California. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 20c. 
shades of lighter red, rose, light pink and white. Seed in 
i r cow) 
Bea Ce ree HOE era 0512 Sk mixture of colors only. Pkt., 10¢; % oz., 30c; % oz., 50c. 

DAHLIA SEED 
Dahlias .are as easily grown 
from seed as nasturtiums, and will 
bloom the first year if seed is 
sown early. 
BURGESS’ 

is ‘DATURA 
(Trumpet Flower) SPECIAL MIXTURE. A 
select mixture of the finest varieties of 
ee fan best Tati: Cactus-Flowered, Hybrid-Cactus, Ball 
variety. andsome, aray or Show type, Decorative and Peony- 
Xe plant, 3 feet high, bearing im- 
ss mense trumpet-shaped flowers of 
white, tinged with lilac. Average 
about 8 inches in length by 5 
inches _ across. Delightfully fra- 
grant. Started early, will bloom 
from early summer until fall. 
Easy to grow. Pkt., 15¢; 14 0z., 
50c. y 
Flowered, and a few of the most gor- 
geous of the single varieties. Pkt., 25c. 
UNWIN’S DWARF BEDDING. Plants 
‘grow to a height of 18 to 24 inches and 
are striking in beds or borders, as the 
semi-double flowers are very colorful and 
come in many color combinations. Blooms 
early and continues until frost. Pkt., 
{5c; 1/16 oz., 40c. 


Decorative Dahlia 
CALIFORNIA POPPY 
(Eschscholtzia) 

Annual Cineraria 
ANNUAL CINERARIA 
(Brachycome Iberidifolia) 
HYACINTH BEAN 
(Dolichos) 
: ' fi as f Very fine, free flowering, easily grown an- 
Hérdy. Everywhere. One of the Most Desirable ihe as Saar bears tenet we nual, 10 inches tall, covered during the 
' arla-like Clusters OL Towers. TOWS greater part of the summer with a profusion 
Annuals for Beds, Borders and Cut Flowers. a height of 10 feet. Fine for screening of dainty flowers which resemble small Cine- 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA SINGLE MIXED. Dainty poppy-like porches and unsightly places. Flowers rarias. <A fine mixture of colors. including 
the different shades of blue, purple, rosy- 
lilac, and white with contrasting dark eye. 
Suitable for edgings, small beds or pot cul- 
ture. Pkt., (0c; 14 0z., 40c. 
followed by attractive, ornamental seed 
pods. Our seed is a mixture of purple 
and white varieties. Pkt., {0c. 
flowers in a mixture of white, yellow and orange shades. Plants 
gtow, 2 to 14 inches tall. Pkt., ae VY on, 25¢; VY oz., 40c. 
GAILLARDIA 
Remarkable for the profusion, size and 
bfilliancy of their flowers, continuing in 
bloom from early summer until Novem- 
ber. Excellent for. beds, borders, or for 
cutting. “A fine range of colors, from 
- ercamy-white and yellow shades to 
orange and crimson, both single and dou- 
ble. A fine mixture, Pkt., 10c; 14 02z., 
40c. — : 
JOB’S TEARS 
A decorative ornamental grass bear- 
ing clusters of large seed. Used for 
making beads and gues ornaments. 
_ Pkt., 10c. 
. 
ORNAMENTAL 
-VINES 
Our Ornamental Vine Mixture is a 
fine assortment of many varieties of 
annual climbers suitable for covering 
pillars, posts, porches, old trees, etc., 
and for trellis work, and sowing 
along fences, embankments and ter- 
races. Transforms unsightly places 
into beautiful spots of pride and joy. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 35c; oz., 60c. 
72 
Cut-Flower 
Mixture of Hardy 
Annuals 
A fine mixture of hardy annuals 
blended to give a continuous succession 
of cut flowers from early summer until 
late fall. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 35c; oz., 60c. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

Gaillardia 

