(@ O S M O S Abundance of Cut Flowers 
Summer and Autumn 
EARLY DOUBLE Lovely crested or anemone-shaped 
flowers, 2 to 2% inches across. They 
do not come 100% double, but many double blooms can be ex- 
pected. Frequently double and single flowers appear on the same 
plant. Height 4 ft. A mixture of white, crimson and pink. Pkt., 
{5c; 1% oz., 40c; 14 oz., 70c. 
Orange Flare This Grand Champion Gold Medal early 
golden orange Cosmos is popular every- 
where. Well-branched plants, 3 feet tall, covered with long- 
stemmed, single flowers of bright vivid orange. It is remarkable 
for its early “blooming habit, and it continues to bloom profusely 
until frost. Pkt., 0c; 4 oz., 50c. 
The same as Orange Flare only the blooms 
Yellow Flare are bright yellow. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c. 
SENSATION For the first’ time an early flowering Cos- 
mos has surpassed in size of flower, the 
late flowering type. Plants 4 to 6 feet tall; and flowers 4 to 5 
inches across, with broad, heavy fluted petals carried on very 
long stems. Extremely early flowering, blooming in 10 weeks from 
the time of seeding. While the flowers are unusually large at all 
: BS times, plants may be disbudded for even larger flowers for the cut 
a0 flower trade. This mixture contains white, crimson, rose and 
Early Double Cosmos pink. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; 14 oz., 70c; % oz., $1.25. 
BURGESS’ GARDEN CARNATIONS 
The Most Popular—Easily Grown 
These are deservedly the most popular Carnations with the amateur, as they begin flowering 
_ in four months after seed is sown. Sown early, the plants will bloom during the late summer and 
early fall, and. by repeated sowings they may be had in bloom all winter long if grown in the 
conservatory or greenhouse. If slightly protected they will survive an ordinary winter out of doors 
and bleom the following spring. 
oie Finest Mixed. A. fine mixture of colors, including various shades of pink, red, yellow and white. 
 ~Pkt., 15e; 4% oz., 60e; %4 0z., $1.00. 



Cosmos Sensation 




Summer 
Chrysanthemums 
Annual Campanula 
(Canterbury Bells) 

— ~Bloom profusely during the 
summer and fall. Quite distinct 
from the autumn flowering varie- 
ties. Elegant long stems; fine 
_ for cutting. 
double fiowers, 144 inches across, 
jin white and shades of yellow. 
DOUBLE MIXED. Lovely 
The shape of the flowers and form 
of plant is the same as the well 
known biennial Canterbury Bells, but 
will bloom the first season if seed 
is planted early. The plants are 2 
to 2% feet in height and carry 7 or 
8 spikes of bloom. Seed should be 
started inside and plants set out in 
the open ground when weather per- 
mits. Fine for cut flowers and beau- 
tiful for the garden. Seed in mixture 
of pink, rose, light blue, dark blue 
- and white. Pkt., {5c; 1% oz. DOCS 
% oz., 85c. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30¢3 % OZ. 
50c. 
SINGLE MIXED. Showy flow- 
ers of various bright: colors. Pkt., 
Pee aye 4 0Z., 3005 1% oz., 50c. 

Annual Campanula 


Chinese Forget-Me-Not 
(Cynoglossum). A rare gem for your garden. 
Forms perfect bushes, 18 to 20 inches high, and is 
just one mass of lovely, brilliant, forget-me-not- 
like flowers from the latter part of May or the first 
of June until frost. It is ideal for bedding as well 
as for cut flowers. You can cut with 18 inch stems. 
No other annual will bloom more quickly from 
seed. Your garden will not be complete without this 
wonderful flower. 
AMABILE BLUE. Brilliant sky blue. Pkt., (5c. 
AMABILE PINK. Bright pink. Pkt., 25e. 
CENTAUREA 
Imperialis (Giant Sweet Sultan). Undoubtedly 
the finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut flower pur- 
poses. The beautiful, sweet scented, exquisitely 
fringed, artistic shaped flowers measure 3 to 4 
inches across, and are borne on long, strong stems. 
Height, 214 feet. Flowers profusely over a very 
long period. When cut and put in water, will last 
for several days in good condition. Fine mixture 
of colors, including dark purple, lilac, bright rose 
and white. Pkt., 0c; 1% 0z., 30c; % oz., 50c. 
Cyanus (Corn Flower or Bachelor’s Button). A 
choice long stemmed strain of an old-fashioned an- 
nual which never will decrease in_ popularity. It 
Ee irae will grow anywhere and as a cut flower it is con- 
SF ae e Clarkia sidered indispensable. It grows to a height of 2% 
" tae EY 2 to 3 feet, and furnishes immense and well-shaped 
sae ; ; double flowers throughout the summer. A_ nice 
pe “ ; ELEGANS assortment of colors, including blue, purple, mauve, 
ie ae CLARKIA i DOUBLE pink, red and white. Pkt., (0c; %4 0z., 30c; 14 
Bee fs Neyer 0z., 50c. eet 
’ An easily grown annual doing well in < COBAEA SCANDENS 
AMARANTHUS A Handsome Climber Which Will Ciing to Any 
- yather poor soil, and in either sun or shade. n whic 
ough Surface 
(Rainbow Plant) 
Grows 2 to 2% feet high, with beautiful dou- 
ble flowers, which open in water when cut. Also called Cup and Saucer Vine or Cathedral Bells. An an- 
nual climber of rapid growth, attaining the height of 30 to 50 feet 
Attractive foliage plants for backgrounds or uring the season. Large, bell-shaped, purplish-lilac flowers, Pkt., 
groups on the lawn, 4 to 5 ft (0c; %4 02., 30c. 
_Resemble gorgeous sprays of Flowering Al- 
mond. A fine mixture of colors from pure 
white, flesh pink, bright pink, rose and 
is oe : MIXED. Many varieties in mixture, including 
salmon .to the darker shades.of> orange, brilliant blood Ted and gorgeous variegated red, Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
_ orange - scarlet, salmon - scarlet, etc. Pkt.» green and yellow foliage varieties. Attractive droop- GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
1005 re oz., 40c. ing blossoms. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30¢; 14 oz., 50c. 



Burgess’ Garden Carnations 
CLEOME 
(Giant Spider Plant) 
Pink Queen. A strong, robust grower, 
4 to 5 feet high, with great panicles 
of bloom as large as Hydrangea and un- 
affected by wind or weather. The sta- 
mens are several inches long, from which 
it derives the name—Spider Plant. The 
seed we offer produces bright salmon- 
pink flowers. Seed sown in the open 
ground in May will fiower in July and 
3 ae continue in flower uninterruptedly until 
Cchaea Scandens frost. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. 








