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Burpee’s TETRA SNAPS 
Giant Ruffled Tetraploid Snapdragons 
























1513 
Tetra Orchid 
sla Tetra Snaps are a new ‘‘scientific’”’ creation —a new group of snapdragons 
3 pkts. $1.00 originated through the treatment of the best regular or diploid varieties 
with colchicine—a drug or chemical derived from the bulbs of fall crocus. 
The plants not only have larger flowers but are stronger and huskier, often 
taller than diploids with glossy, dark green foliage, thick and almost 
leathery in texture; the stems, too, are stouter. Under general field condi- 
tions the central spikes grow 2 to 2% ft. in height; these are surrounded by 
lateral spikes of lesser height. Plants are base branching so that long- 
stemmed flowers are assured for cutting and having good substance adds 
to their keeping value. The flowers are the largest of all snapdragons, 
many distinctly and attractively ruffled. Genetically, Tetra Snaps are 
known as tetraploid snapdragons for, when examined under the micro- 
scope, one finds they have twice the number of chromosomes in their cells 
as regular or diploid snapdragons—we call them tetra snaps for short. . 
1513: Tetra Orchid Rich shade of orchid-purple prettily marked with 
a sulphur-yellow blotch on lower lip. The massive spikes of. large, closely 
placed, wide open flowers make a most impressive showing in beds and 
borders, or as cut-flower subjects. Pkt. 35¢; 3 pkts. $1.00 
1576 Tetra Superfine Mixture Every color seen in this glorious 
flower, plus some new ones. There are shades and variations of bright 
orange, light orange, peach-orange, rose-orange, bronzy yellow, golden 
yellow, canary yellow, yellow-flecked red, antique bronze, reddish bronze, 
orchid, scarlet-tipped yellow, scarlet, crimson, pinks from apple-blossom 
to deep rose, pink-flushed yellow, pink and white combination, pure white 
and others of harmonious tone blendings; a most unusual mixture. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 146 oz. $1.50 


Large Flowered Semi-Tall Snapdragons 
Neat plants attaining a height of about 15 in. in the garden, except where noted other- 
wise, with long, dense spikes of exquisite blooms almost as large as those of the giant types. 
Excellent for beds, borders and cutting. Varieties marked (G) grow somewhat taller 
outdoors and are especially suited for greenhouse culture during the winter, when the 
spikes will grow 3 to 5 ft. high, depending on time of sowing, growing conditions, etc. 
1516 Bertha Baur (G) Light mauvy 1740 White Rock (G)° Pure white. 
lavender shaded a much deeper lavender An extra choice early blooming variety. 
with mauve-purple tube. Unusual color. Pkt. 35¢;. 146 oz. 85¢; 1% oz. $1.50 
‘Pkt. 35¢; We oz. 85¢; 1% oz. $1.50 é 
1749 Winter Helen (G) Large, charm- 
ing salmon-pink flowers; early and free 
bloomer. Greatly admired wherever grown. 
Pkt. 35¢; W%46 oz. 85¢; \% oz. $1.50 
1552 Yellow Perfection (G) An ex- 
ceptionally bright clear golden’ yellow. 
Pkt. 35¢; 46 oz. 85¢; 1% oz. $1.50 
1535 Cheviot Maid Supreme (Ga) 
Lovely, deep rose-pink flowers nicely placed 
on strong spikes. Early to bloom. Most ef- 
fective and desirable color for cutting. 
Pkt. 35¢; Me oz. 85¢; 14 oz. $1.50 
1771 Golden Rod Bright golden yel- 
low flowers fill the unusually thick, erect 
SNAPDRAGONS. 
(botanically antirrhinums) have al- 
- ways been universal favorites for color 
in the garden, in the greenhouse dur- 
ing the winter, and as cut flowers. Of 
-easiest culture, succeeding in ordinary 
well-drained garden soil—in full sun 
_ or semi-shade. The gorgeous flowers 
are freely produced for several months, 
and until frost where conditions are 
favorable. Sow seeds outdoors when 
soil has become quite warm; for earlier 
blooms sow indoors six weeks before 
your regular outdoor planting time. 
Full cultural directions on every 
packet. Best treated as annuals, al- 
though they are biennials in sections 
having mild winters. 















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spikes which stand up like rods. 26 in. 
tall; highly rust-resistant and most rugged. 
The edges of the petals are delicately waved 
and crinkled, giving a pleasing frilled effect. 
So stiff and strong are the upright spikes 
that they seldom require staking. 
Pkt. 25¢; 46 oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
1539 Kirkwood Beauty (G) Bright 
glowing bronze; tube is deep self rose-pink. 
Beautiful combination of colors. Splendid. 
Pkt. 35¢; 46 oz. 85¢; 1% oz. $1.50 
1698 Lucky Strike (G) Extra fine, 
large creamy white flowers of perfect form 
are freely borne on long, strong spikes. 
Pkt. 35¢; “6 oz. 85¢;. 14 oz. $1.50 
1562 Rosalie Plants are base branching 
and produce from 6 to 8 long spikes filled 
with large, deep rose flowers enlivened with 
an underlying tone of topaz or amber. The 
foliage is highly immune to rust-disease. 
Taller than others in this group,—2¥% ft. 
Pkt. 35¢; 6 oz. 85¢; 14 oz. $1.50 
1761 Royal Rose Warm deep rose 
overlaid with a decidedly beautiful, lus- 
trous, velvety sheen like that of a rose. 
Pkt. 25¢; We oz. 60¢; % oz. $1.00 
1919 Velvet Beauty (G) Deep but 
vivid crimson-red enriched with a velvety 
sheen. Heavy sturdy spikes. Well named. 
Pkt. 35¢; %460z. 85¢; 14 oz. $1.50 
1549 Mixed Colors A glorious mix- 
ture of the best semi-tall large varieties. 
Pkt. 15¢; 6 oz. 35¢; 
3008 Finest Mixed = (Rusi-Resistant) 
Flowers are large, well formed and nearly 
all are open at the one time. Spikes in full 
bloom dre truly magnificent. When well 
grown, the individual flowers are so nicely 
arranged that there are no unsightly gaps 
between them. Foliage is highly resistant to 
rust. Choice assortment of colors. 
Pkt. 25¢; 146 oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.00 

7559 Snapdragon 
- Garden 
Best Six Snapdragons 
for Garden and Cutting 
Bertha Baur (lavender) 
Cheviot Maid Supreme (rose-pink) 
Kirkwood Beauty (bronze) 
Lucky Strike (creamy white) 
Velvet Beauty (deep crimson) 
and Yellow Perfection 

6 pkts.,—one each of these six 
separate named varieties 
(value $2.10) for only $1 


VY, oz. 60¢ 

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