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Ostrich Plume Fern 

Silver Fern 




Fuchsia Fascination 
CARNATION 
CHABAUD GIANT IMPROVED. A fine strain of 
giant-flowered Carnation which blooms the first year 
if seed is sown early in the Spring. 
make compact bushes 2 to 3 feet tall and bear, on 
tall stems, a mass of nicely fringed, intensely fra- 
The plants 
BOSTON. <A wonderful Fern with long, drooping 
fronds (leaves) which often attain a length of 6 to 8 
OSTRICH PLUME. One of the easiest and healthiest 
ferns toa grow. Each frond is delicately .cut and curved, 
somewhat resembling the grace of an ostrich plume. 
Fronds often measure a foot in width. 
SILVER FERN. Light green fronds with a-band of 
silver. A most unusual fern and of very easy culture. 
4 GARDENIA, Flower of Romance 
The Gardenia is the most fashionable flower of today. 
It is as much in esteem as the Orchid, but less expensive. 
It makes a grand house plant. The beautiful, waxy-white 
flowers together with the glossy, green foliage make an 
almost. ‘‘fairy-like’’ combination. It is a picture difficult 
to visualize. The plants like a warm livingroom tempera- 
ture. Pot the plants in a rich, sandy sod,loam that has 
been finely sereened and keep moist but not wet. These 
instructions are simple, but they will grow an aristocrat 
in flowerdom. Plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
| OLEANDER 
The Oleander has been a popular tub plant for genera- 
_ tions and is still increasing in demand. It ean be trimmed 
in either shrub or tree form, requires very little care and 
rewards the grower with a wealth of double, fragrant 
blooms in early summer. In mild climates, the Oleander 
is well known as a lawn specimen or a hedge plant. . 
We can furnish plants in Pink, Red or Yellow, your se- 
lection at 40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 

Fuchsi 
BLUE DANUBE. Double blue flow- 
ers with deep pink sepals. One of the 
finest of the new varieties. 
FASCINATION. (Giant Pink) Giant 
double ruffled flowers of soft rose-pink 
and deep pink sepals. 
TROPHEE.. An easy variety. to 
grow and a continuous bloomer. Double 
flowers, waxy white and violet-blue. 
PRICES: Your choice of the above 
Fuchsias at 35c each; 3 for 90c, post- 
paid. 
Hoya Carnosa 
in succession. 
postpaid. 
é A fine mixture tore va- 
Fuchsia Seed ‘ricties. Pkt. (20 seéds), 
25¢; 3 pkts.,; 60c. 
NEW FUCHSIA SUNRAY 
A very unusual plant with variegated 
ornamental foliage, a blending of green, 
pink and white. The flowers are rosy- 
purple, with deep salmon sepals. 75c 
each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 

MINIATURE ROSE 
Just imagine a rose bush in full bloom small 
enough to place beneath a tumbler. The variety 
offered here is outstanding for use in the rockery 
grant double flowers. In many sections of the coun- 
try they do well outdoors. Mixture of colors. 
0c; % oz., 75c; % oz., $1.25. 
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” 
during a storm. Light purple flowers; brilliant red 
seeds which are used for beads. Pkt., 25c. 

Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
Pkt, or in small pots indoors, where it blooms the 
greater portion of the entire year. We ship strong 
plants, grown in pots, at the proper time for out- 
door planting. If wanted for indoor culture, please 
specify, shipping date. ‘ 
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. 
Plants 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
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Choice House Ferns 
SPRENGERI (Feather Fern). Long, drooping b 
es; fine for hanging baskets and window boxes. 
20c per packet. <a 
PRICES Plants _of the above five varieties of 
WAX PLANT | 
The true Wax Plant or 
a is an easily 
grown climbing house plant 
= suitable for window gardens 
and trellis work. 
fragrant, waxy, white flowers 
; with pink centers, 
The shining, . 
succulent, dark green foliage 
makes it an interesting plant 
even when not 
Plants, 40c each; 3-for $1.00,. 
in- bloom. 
Everblooming Hybrids. An unexcelled beddi 
kets, porch boxes and vases. Verbena-like hea S$ 0 
flowers almost constantly in bloom. 2 to 3 feet. Seed 
in mixture of colors. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 35¢. ; 
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feet. PLUMOSUS (Lace Fern). Very finely divided feath- 
ery foliage. Seed, 20c per packet. 
at 40ce each; 3 for $1.00. 

Starfish 
STARFISH 
A branching succulent plant from Af 
somewhat resembling a Cactus. Produces gr 
tesque star-shaped flowers nearly two i 
across, spotted yellow and brown. <A very : 
tractive plant and a great curiosity. 30c¢ each; 
8 for 75c, postpaid. ae A 
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