THE MOST SENSATIONAL NEW FLOWER FOR 1947 
Pictured in color on the front cover 


Above: Individual flower showing 
the extra petals protruding from 
the mouth. 

1610 BURPEE DOUBLE SNAPDRAGON 
Burpee Double is the first giant, alldouble snapdragon ever grown from seed. The flowers are spectacular 
and distinctly outstanding, not only for their size but for their unusual, exquisite and amazing formation. 
Individual flowers are quite large, 134 in. across and 1% in. deep when well grown. The upper lip broadens 
and recurves gracefully. From the rounded portion of the lower lip there is a protruding flare which is slightly 
frilled. Between the lips, extending out from the throat are several small, wavy accessory petals which add grace, 
charm and refinement, as well as surprise, to an already handsome flower. 
In addition to a new form, we have a distinct combination of colors; the ground color is soft canary yellow 
shading to golden yellow in the rounded portion of the lower lip; the reverse of lips is suffused light rose-pink as 
is the upper lip, the flare of the lower lip and the small petals protruding from the throat. The back of unopened 
flowers are heavily flushed rose-pink. Tube is pink suffused light yellow adding contrast and richness. 
The central spike grows about 28 in. tall and flowers first, followed by many lateral branches which arise 
from the main stem close to the ground. All the lateral stems bloom at one time so that the plants produce a 
great mass of color in beds or borders. Besides being valuable for garden effect, Burpee Double Snapdragons are 
unsurpassed for cutting. In some of the flowers, there is a pleasing, spicy fragrance. 
If you want extraordinary snapdragons, grow Burpee Double,—the first of a new type that is excitingly 
different and a truly aristocratic flower of the highest quality. It is the result of seven years of breeding and 
selection by our experts on Burpee’s Floradale Farms. As easy to grow as any snapdragon. 
Seed ts very scarce 
1610 Burpee Double Snapdragon Pkt. (50 seeds) 50¢; 3 pkts. $1.40; 5 pkts. $2.25 
