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any kind of soil in a sunny. position, but prefers a light, rich loam. 
Begins to bloom in eatly summer and continues until fall if faded 
flowers are removed. Fine for bedding, borders, edgings and cutting. 
BURPEE’S TETRA GIANT FLOWERED 
Burpee’s new tetraploid phlox (tetra for short) were 
originated by treating the best diploid varieties with 
colchicine. As a result, the flowers are larger, stems are 
stronger and the plants have a lusher appearance. 
Tetra Red grows taller and more erect than Tetra 
Salmon. Both are lovely for beds and borders, especially 
behind lower growing edging plants. Tetra Salmon is 
larger flowered; each is wonderful for cutting. 
2596 Tetra Red Tallest growing of all annual phlox; 
plants are vigorous, well-branched, 20 in. tall. Flowers 
grow 1% in. across with 10 or more delicately scented, 
deep red blooms with tiny white eye per head. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 14.6 oz. 85¢ 
2622 Tetra Salmon — New for 1948. 
Flowers are large, up to 134 in. across, 
soft salmon-pink in pleasing contrast to 
a creamy white eye. Semi-erect plants 

2596 Burpee's 
Fetra Red Phlox 
Pkt, 25¢ 
TALL LARGE FLOWERED (Phlox drummondi grandiflora) 
Well-branched plants, 15 in. tall, with large clusters of many beautiful round- 
petaled flowers which grow about 1 in. across. Varied colors and color combinations. 
2591 Apricot = Bright chamois-rose 
with large white eye; soft combination. 
258% Brilliant Lovely light pink with 
bright red eye; sharp, pleasing contrast. 
2589 Carnea_ Light. pink with an 
apricot center. Pretty and most unusual. 
2590 Fordhook Crimson — Rich 
crimson; beautiful, especially in masses. 
2606 Fordhook Lilac Delicate lilac 
2592 Scarlet Brilliant scarlet-red that 
is most showy and full of life. 
2599 Splendens Bright red with 
large white eye. Showy flower trusses. 
2602 Vermilion Rich and brilliant 
color; most vivid and impressive. 
2601. Violet Uniform clear soft violet; 
odd but lovely shade, rare in phlox. 
2583 White Pure, glistening white. 
hit . Distinct. : i 
Wace eee eae ite Sls eae 2581 Fordhook Finest Mixed All 
2603 Primrose Deep primrose. © best colors for a gorgeous display. 
Any of the above Tall Large Flowered Phlox: Pkt. 15¢; Yoz.75¢; % oz. $1.25 
Six Showy Tall Large Flowered Phlox 
Apricot, Fordhook Crimson, Fordhook Lilac, 
Splendens, Violet and White 
7564 —6 pkts., 
one each of these 6 separate colors 
(value 90¢) for only 
75¢ 

DWARF COMPACT LARGE FLOWERED 
(Phlox drummondi nana compacta) 
The symmetrical, dwarf, compact plants grow about 6 in. tall. They are exceedingly 
pretty in beds, borders or rock gardens, and also fine for pots and window-boxes. The 
following are the best large flowered varieties that we can supply in this group. 
2616 Cinmabar Red — Scarlet-ver- 2584 Sky Blue with White Eye 
milion; very effective and pleasing color, eet favorite and a real gem for your 
2576 Fireball Fiery crimson-scarlet; Ipc r gar OC a Decidedly aie 
rich and vivid, of unusual brilliance. 2577 Snowball Enormous heads of 
2617 Isabellina Beautiful soft prim- pure white flowers. Extremely popular. 
art haus Oa quite refined ie exquisite. 2575 Dwarf Compact, Mixed 
2580 Pimk Bright chamois-pink. Very Well-balanced blend of all colors in this 
pretty and desirable shade for all uses. type for beds, borders or edgings. 
Any of the above Dwarf Compact Large Phlox: Pkt. 20¢; ¥% oz. 85¢; 4 oz. $1.50 
Four Colorful Dwarf Compact Phlox 
Cinnabar Red, Pink, Snowball 
and Sky Blue with White Eye 
7538 — 4 pkts., one each of these 4 separate choice colors 
(value 80¢) for only 
65¢ 

TALL STARRED AND FRINGED (Phlox drummondi cuspidata) 
2607 Mixed A most unusual type. The medium-sized, brilliantly colored flowers 
have fantastically fringed and pointed petals or are artistically starred, making a very 
pleasing effect. An endless variety of colors and color combinations will be found in 
this unique class. Attracts attention. 1 ft. Pkt. 15¢; %%oz.75¢; 4 oz. $1.25 
10 to 12 in. tall; long, strong stems. 
Pkt. 50¢; 3 pkts. $1.40; 5 pkts. $2.25 
TALL GIANT FLOWERED 
(Phlox drummondi gigantea) 
Individual flowers are larger than the grandi- 
flora type and borne most freely in massive 
trusses on strong, upright plants 10 in. tall. Ex- 
cellent for beds, borders, edgings and cutting. 
Each variety has been a winner in the All- 
America Selections, which is a testimonial of 
their high value; they are of great beauty. ~ 
2594 Red Glory Brilliant red, intensified by 
a prominent white eye; a showy combination. 
2593 Rosy Morn Charming rose-pink with 
a latge white eye—a gay and bright contrast. 
2608 Salmon Glory Salmon-pink set off 
by a wide, creamy white eye; clear and crisp. 
2609 Art Shades A wonderful range of soft 
pastel colors and delicate shades. — 
Any of the above Tall Giant Flowered Phlox: 
Pkt. 25¢; 1% oz. $1.00; 
14 oz. $1.75 
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Mixed Colors Pkt. 15¢ 
2581 Fordhook Finest Tall Large Flowered Phlox 
One of the easiest grown and most satisfactory of all summer-flower- 
iag annuals. No other flower can surpass their brilliant colorings, A na- 
tive of Texas and is known as ‘“‘Texan Pride.’”’ Grows and thrives in» 


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