




Penstemon, Utahensis' Pkt. 25¢ 
PENSTEMON— Bearded Tongue 
3796 Utahensis The flowers are tubular, 
lobed and lipped, 1 in. long and 34 in. 
across; of a distinct and delightful shade of 
lavender-blue. As many as 100 flowers are 
open on each spike at one time; these spikes 
grow 16 to 18 in. in length. Each plant 
bears from 10 to 15 spikes in its season of 
bloom, which is from June to October. It is 
excellent for cutting, beds and borders. 
In very cold sections, grow as an annual. 
Pkt. 25¢; 46 oz. 75¢; % oz. $1.25 
Annual Penstemon, see page 50. 

Physalis francheti Pkt. 15¢ 
PHYSALIS — Chinese Lantern 
3856 Francheti Largely grown for its 
vividly colored, scarlet-red, lantern-shaped 
fruits which, when cut and dried, are widely 
used for winter bouquets. Does well in a 
sunny situation in any ordinary garden soil. 
The bright red lanterns are ready in the 
late summer of the second year from sowing 
of seed. When cut, will keep for weeks. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; %40z. 40¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 

Startler Pkt. 25¢ 
Pyrethrum roseum, 
PYRETHRUM ROSEUM 
Persian Daisy 
Easily and quickly grown from seed. 
Bloom in May and June, and if the plants 
are cut back they will bloom again later in 
the season. They make wonderful cut flow- 
ers. The fern-like foliaged plants are beau- 
tiful even when not in bloom. Should be 
grown in rich soil and a sunny location. 2 ft. 
3680 Single Ruby Red Large ruby-red 
flowers, mostly single, although there are 
occasionally some semi-double blooms. 
Pkt. 20¢; 46 oz. 55¢; 1% oz. 99¢ 
3850 Startler Large, single flowers, 3 in. 
across, of a striking deep crimson-rose color 
in contrast to the light yellow center. 
Pkt. 25¢; “6 oz. 60¢; 1 oz. $1.00 
3658 Double Red Showy red flowers 
varying slightly in color and degree of 
doubleness. All are attractive. Extra choice. 
Pkt. 25¢; 1%4 oz. 60¢; 442 oz. $1.00 
3866 Double Mixed Seed has been saved 
from full double flowers, but some semi- 
doubles and singles can be expected. White, 
rose, pink, crimson, flesh-pink and red in 
mixture. Especially valuable for cutting. 
Pkt. 25¢; 6 oz. 50¢; Ye oz. 85¢ 
RUDBECKIA— Coneflower ® 
3873 Purpurea Large, daisy-like pastel 
garnet-purple flowers with prominent cone- 
shaped centers. July and August. 3 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; Woz. 45¢; %4 oz. 85¢ 
3874 Speciosa (Newmani) Brilliant, rich 
orange-yellow, daisy-like blooms with deep 
brown centers. July to September. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢;. Y% oz. 45¢; 14 oz. 85¢ 
SALVIA —Hardy Blue Sage 
3891 Azurea grandifiora Long spikes of 
bright sky-blue flowers during August and 
September. Makes a fine display and does 
well in any good garden soil and in a sunny 
position. Desirable for cutting. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 25¢; 4% oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00 

PRIMULA —Hardy Primroses™ Ri 
Colorful blooms of varied forms; some very 
early in the spring, others later. They prefer 
half-shade and rich, moist, but well-drained 
soil. Fine for edgings, borders, and rock 
gardens; most effective if planted in groups. 
Seed is slow to germinate. 
3861 Auricula, Finest Mixed Many 
bright colors, ineluding soft orange, copper- 
brown, and.other pastel shades. The plants 
grow 6 in. tall and bloom during April and 
May. Flowers are delightfully fragrant. 
Pkt. 25¢; 46 oz. 85¢;  % oz. $1.50 
4014 Bullesiana Hybrids Beautiful flow- 
ersinrose, orange, carmine, and blue shades. 
Erect growing, vigorous plants, 15 to 18 in. 
Pkt. 35¢; ™%46 oz. $1.00; 1% oz. $1.85 
3860 Japonica, Mixed Bears several 
whorls of flowers on stems 6 to 9 in. tall. 
Includes white, rose, pink, mauve and lav- 
ender. A mass of bloom in June. 1% ft. 
Pkt. 25¢; %46 oz. 75¢; % oz. $1.25 
62 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 

Primula Polyanthus, Giant Mixed Pkt. 25¢ 
3859 Polyanthus, Giant Mixed Very 
large flowers in clusters; orange, yellow, 
cream, white, pink, rose, crimson, lilac, 
purple, violet, etc. Excellent for beds, bor- 
ders and rock gardens. April and May. 
Prefer a moist, shady location. 6 to 9 in. 
Pkt. 25¢: "46 oz. 75¢; Ve oz. $1.25 


Scabiosa, House’s Giant Hybrids Pkt. 25¢ 
SCABIOSA—Blue Bonnet aq 
Succeeds in any fairly rich soil and a sunny 
location. June to September. 1% to 2 ft. 
3876 Caucasica Soft shade of lavender. 
Pkt. 15¢; %oz.60¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
3877 Columbaria Lavender Attractive 
lavender-blue shade. Pkt.15¢; ¥% oz. 60¢ 
3878 Columbaria Pink Rosy mauve 
with a pink sheen. Pkt. 15¢; Yg oz. 60¢ 
4085 Fiseheri Lovely violet-blue flowers, 
2% in. across. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 60¢ 
4065 House’s Giant Hybrids  Long- 
stemmed giant flowers of various shades, 
ranging from the deepest ultramarine-blue 
to the palest lavender, azure-blue and sil- 
very white mixed. Pkt. 25¢; ¥% oz. 85¢ 
Annual Scabiosa, see page 52. 
SCUTELLARIA— Skull Cap 
4077 Coelestina Bright violet-blue flow- 
ers on 15 in. spikes during July and August. 
Nice for borders, rock gardens and cutting. 
Pkt. 15¢; Ygoz.50¢3; 1% oz. 85¢ 

Shasta Daisy, Floradale Daisy Pkt, 15¢ 
SHASTA DAISY am 
Generally suitable for borders and cut flow- 
ers, doing best in moist but. well-drained 
locations. Large, marguerite-like flowers 
in June and July. 2 to 2% ft. Extremely 
hardy; easy to grow with little care. 
3770 Alaska Large white, single flowers, 
4 to 5 in. across, with small yellow centers. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 1% oz. 85¢ 
3771 Floradale Daisy The petals are 
shredded, quilled and gracefully incurved, 
giving the large, pure white flower a semi- 
double, chrysanthemum-like appearance. 
Pkt. 15¢; 46 oz. 35¢; 1% oz. 60¢ 
SIDALCEA —Prairie Mallow G 
3956 Hybrids Erect, slender spikes of 
mallow-like flowers varying in color from 
blush-pink to crimson. June and July. Does 
well in sunny borders. Blooms first year if 
the seed is sown early. 2 to 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 50¢; % oz. 85¢ 
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