
Hardy or Outdoor Ferns 
‘OUTDOOR FERNS 
Hardy Ferns do well in shady and half-shady places in the garden and 
park, and are often useful for growing close to houses, in corners which 
are too dark for most plants. Ferns do best in light soils containing much 
vegetable matter, so it is always best to work a considerable amount of 
leaf mould into the soil of a fern bed. The common notion that Ferns re- 
quire wet or almost swampy ‘conditions is mot well founded, as they will 
do nicely under ordinary garden treatment in the ‘matter of moisture. 
We have a fine assortment of Hardy Perennial Ferns, and sell them in 
a fine: mixture of varieties at 35c each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
LUPINUS Russell Hybrids 
No flower has ever created a greater sensation 
than the Russell Lupines with flower spikes 4 to 5 
feet long. The flowers, which resemble sweet peas, 
are set closely along the stalk. They are rich and 
brilliant in color, ranging through shades of yellow, 
orange, red and purple, with many bi-colored and 
two-toned combinations. An excellent cut flower, 
blooming with the poppies and lasting over a long 
period. Pkt., 20c. 
Inoculate Lupinus for best results. Inoculation, 
f0c. 
height of about 30 inches. 
come-again”’ that needs no pampering. 
will provide a summer of complete enjoyment. 
HIBISCUS 
Hardy 
Sometimes called Rose Mallow 
or Mallow Marvel. Huge 6 to 8 
inch flowers on dense tall grow- 
ing, bushy plants. Flowers ap- 
pear from June until October and 
range in color from white with 
red eye through pink to deep red. 
They are very showy and do well 
in any soil. They will thrive on 
very wet ground where little else 
will grow. “Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 40c. 



HOLLYHOCKS 
TRIUMPH DOUBLE. 6-8 ft. A large full dou- 
ble early fiowering type. Much improved from 
the older types, both in size and texture. Seed 
in mixture of colors containing a full range of 
both the light and dark shades. Pkt., 15e; 14 0z., 
45c. 
‘ CHATER’S DOUBLE. Extremely large flowers 
with frilled outer petals and a double rosette in 
the center. A complete range of colors. Pkt., 
5c; 4% oz., 45c. 
GYPSOPHILA 
Or Baby’s Breath 
PANICULATA DOUBLE WHITE. 2 ft. A great 
improvement on the single-flowered type and more 
lasting. When grown from seed, about 25 sper 
cent usually come double. The feathery sprays of 
flowers add greatly to the beauty of any mixed 
bouquet, either freshly cut in summer or dried 
for winter use. July-August. Pkt., 25c. 
Perennial Flower Mixture 
An inexpensive way of obtaining a good as- 
sortment.of perennial plants is to send for our 
Perennial Flower Seed Packet of 25 Varieties. 
Packet, 10c; 3 for 25¢; % oz.; 50c. 

HARDY BLUE GERANIUM 
Geranium Ibericum makes a showy addition to 
the perennial border during July and August when 
most perennials are out of bloom. The violet- 
blue flowers, an inch across, are produced on 
broad branching plants about 2 feet high. Every 
morning a new crop of flowers will greet you. 
Pkt., 15e. Plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for 
$3.50, postpaid. 
LYTHRUM Pink Profusion 
A mass of flowers from early summer until fall—always in bloom, 
beautiful pink flowers, grows out of the crown of the plant, literally flowering its way upward to a 
After the spikes have flowered themselves to maturity they should be cut, 
In an incredibly short time more flowering branches will make their appearance—a real “‘cut-and- 
A satisfying plant that is neat of habit and easy to grow,*and 
Plants, 35e each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
Spike after spike, loaded with 


GAILLARDIA 
Gaillardias are needed 
in every garden to add 
that continuous dash- of 
color through the hot, dry 
summer. Our mixed hy- 
brids contain a large num- 
ber of thé new types and 
colors, from clear yellow 
to almost red. Pkt., 10c; 
4410. 5-256. 


Plants, 35e each; 3 for 90c; 12 
for $3.00, postpaid. 
Russell Lupinus 


Hibiscus a eos 






See page 49 
On page 49 we offer one year 
old plants of many of the peren- 
nials not otherwise listed in this 
catalog. 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
The fragrant white Lily of the Val- 
ley is too well known to require de- 
scription. They will grow most any- 
where but prefer shade. Roots 6 for 
60c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $5.00, post- 
paid. 


Lily-of-the-Valley 

HAN TON—The Invisible Glove 
A skin protector that keeps dirt and stains from 
Used by gardeners, painters, printers, factory 
workers, ete. Protects the hands against dirt, stains, 
coming in direct contact with the skin. Hundreds 
of gardeners are enjoying the protection an appli- 
cation of HANTON gives them, from dirt, stains, 
poison ivy, and blistering from sunburn, 
Apply as you would a skin lotion; your 
hands are then ready for any dirty job. 
HANTON washes off and the dirt goes 
with it. 
HANTON is not a dirt remover. It is GUAR- 
ANTEED to prevent dirt from. entering the skin 
pores and at the same time permits the skin pores 
to funetion normally; to prevent skin infections ; 
to cut down on the skin-drying frequency of 
hand-washing; and to keep skin soft and clean. 
It is harmless to the skin, non-inflammable, non- 
alkali and pleasant to use. : 
Ei 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

. Editorial in Florists Exchange 
“The commercial grower and even professional 
gardener does not, perhaps, bother much about 
having soil grimed hands, but enthusiastic ama- 
teur gardeners, especially ladies, who cannot tol- 
erate gloves, often look with dismay at hands that 
no form of soap will free from soil and plant 
stains. Under the circumstances it is somewhat 
surprising that so few seedsmen and dealers in 
garden supplies have ever heard of Hanton, which 
has been on the market for fully ten years. This 
ereamy lotion rubbed in small quantities over the 
hands, makes them impervious to the stains of 
soil or plants; in fact paint, grease, printers ink 
and what not at once washes off from hands 
treated with this lotion. It also prevents plant 
poisoning, sunburn and other skin troubles caused 
by contact and exposure. Unlike other materials 
claimed to prevent hand stains, Hanton when dry, 
does not leave a sticky feeling more’ unpleasant 
than the dirt. Its protectiveness against plant 
poisoning, too, is a valuable feature.” 
Generous 8-ounce Bottle 
Han Ton, $1.15 postpaid 
grease, paint, ink, acids, ete. 

