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—— Sioo-FLy PL 
- . SHOO-FLY 
It is said that flies will 
not stay in a room where 
it is grown if they can 
conveniently escape. Whrat 
there is about it that re- 
‘ pulses them is not clear, 
as the plants and flowers 
have no odor. It 
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 
‘a white center. Pkt. foc. 




Primrose Obcenica Grandiflora 
ee 
BETTER TIMES. One of the most outstanding va- 
rieties we have found, either for pot culture or bed- 
ding. The semi-double flowers are true rose-red and 
nearly 2 inches across. 
DUKE OF MONTMORT. Rich, soft rose-purple. Often 
called. the ‘‘Blue’’ Geranium. A splendid variety. 
PICARDY. One of the finest Geraniums we have 
ever found. Dwarf, branching habit and almost ever- 
“blooming. Semi-double flowers of deep salmon-pink ; 
just a little darker than the popular Picardy Gladiolus. 
PINK BEAUTY. Semi-double flowers of clear rose- 
pink. One of the best. 
SNOWBALL. Pure white double flowers on dwarf 
branching plants. 
SPARTON. Full double flowers of bright orange- 
scarlet. A heavy bloomer and one of the finest. Dwarf 
branching habit. ; 
H « Your choice of the above Geraniums, 35¢ 
Percesa. role of We she $3.00, postpaid. 
STARS AND STRIPES 
Double, star-like flowers with pointed petals. The 
color is brilliant scarlet striped white. An outstand- 
ing and rare novelty. 40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
BRONZE BEAUTY GERANIUM 
Bronze Beauty is so named because of the striking 
foliage, which is greenish-yellow with a wide zone of 
chestnut-bronze. The flowers are single and brilliant, 
scarlet in color. 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. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
LOBELIA 
> SAPPHIRE. A beautiful trail- 
ing plant; a mass of darge 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. 
ORANGE BEAUTY. 
Very attractive. 
3 for $1.00, postpaid. 



Hydrangea Blue Prince 
Pansy 
Geranium 
(Pelargonium or Lady Washington) 
Hach flower is a combination of pink, white, purple 
and black. The gorgeous colorings rival the Azalea for 
beauty. 
A profuse bloomer and of 
each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
easy culture. 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 mixing one-half pound of broken 
alum with each one-half bushel of soil. French Hy- 
drangeas are easily grown and are hardy out of doors in 
mild climates. 
BLUE PRINCE. 
Immense flower heads of lavender- 
pink changing to blue under soil conditions described 
above. 
ALTOONA. Very large flowers. 
Dark rose-pink. 
HAMBURG. Decp carmine red and very early. 
LE CYGNE. Large pure white flowers. 
PRICES: 
ENGLISH IVY 
Very popular as a_ house 
plant. Fine for window boxes, 
hanging baskets, etc. 35c¢ each; 
3 for 90c, postpaid. 
GRAPE IVY 
One of the most desirable table 
* plants we know. It resembles the 
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 tle 
BRILLIANT QUEEN. Extremely large double flow- 
One of the best. 
Large double orange flowers. 
PEACHBLOW. Rich clear pink. 
PRICES: Your choice of Hibiscus plants, 40c¢ each; 
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. 
(Parlor 
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, 35¢ 
each; 3 for 90c, postpaid. 
The well formed flowers 
Double. 
is a- 

Chinese Hibiscus 
- develop until 
Giant Fan-Leaved Palm 
Finest of all Palms. _ Easily grown from seed. , 
Elegant fan-shaped leaves of rich, dark green; beau- 
tifully 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. The fan leaves do not 
the 2nd year. Pkt., 25c; 3 for 60c. 
One-year plants, 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 

Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
Galesburg, Michigan 
Your choice of above Hydrangeas at 60c 
each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
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 tempeta- 
ture.. Plants, 40c each; 3 
for $1.00, postpaid. 


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