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_- from” early summer until fall. 

- 24 inches tall. 
__ CRIMSON. 
- GYPSOPHILA 
(Baby's Breath) 
—* quick- Borne ene bear-, 
bell-shaped flowers. 
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by florists for use in mixe 
quets. For aCoretnHOls dis 
weeks apart. Will 
poor soils, 
P 2 y sate 
WHITE. Our stock is a-special 
strain producing extra large pure 
kt; 0c; 44 02., 

Very colorful and 
SG riatine to our strain of white but 
with smaller blooms. Pkt., (0c; 
Y 04., 35c. 
ROSE. Similar to Crimson in 
shape and size, but with flowers 
of dainty bright rose color. Pkt., 
_ ‘10e; Ye 0z,-35e. 
For perennial Gypsophila 
see page 46 for seed and 
page 49 for plants. 

ORNAMENTAL 
COTTON 
Many people in the North have 
never seen cotton growing. As it 
is by far a more beautiful plant 
than many of the ornamentals 
and can be successfully grown in 
the North for ornamental pur- 
poses, it makes a very desirable 
addition to any flower garden; 
large, showy flowers, followed by 
large fluffy balls of white cot- 
ton. Cannot be sent to California. 
Pkt5 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 






ANTHUS OR PINKS 
‘ Few flowers can equal the old-fashioned Pinks in 
beauty and profusion of blooms. They are easily 
grown and do well in almost any kind of soil and 
location. The varieties listed on this page are biennials, but 
are usually treated as annuals, and are a mass of bloom within 
a few weeks after seed is planted. Excellent for cutting. As 
a rule, they survive the winter if given slight protection, flower- 
ing abundantly the following season. 
CHINESE, Double. Sometimes called Indian Pinks. Handsome 
clusters of very double flowers; many bright colors, Pkt., 0c; 
4 oz., 40c; % oz., 70c. 
FIREBALL. ee double ; rich, blood-red ; splendid for cut- 
ting or as a border. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
HEDDEWIGI DOUBLE. Large double blooms in many showy 
colors, varying from the richest velvety crimson to the most 
delicate rose. Pkt., 10c; 14 02z., 40c; 4% oz., 70c. 
LACINIATUS, Double Mixed. Flowers very large and double 
and the edges of the petals are exquisitely fringed. A fine mix- 
ture of brilliant colors—white, pink, rose, red and maroon 
shades, with white edges and variegated. Pkt., 10¢; 1% oz., 45ce. 
EVERLASTINGS 
for Winter Bouquets 
the leading varieties of annual Everlastings, 
To meet the 
growing de- 
mand for win- 
ter bouquets, 
we have pre- 
pared a special 
mixture of all 
such as Acro- 
ciinium, Globe Amaranth, Helichrysum, Statice, ete: - You 
will find the most of these varieties described in this cata- 
log. A most charming assortment ranging from the most 
delicate shades to the most brilliant colors. Pkt., (5c. 
GLOBE AMARANTH 
Gomphrena or Everlasting Bachelor's Button 
A popular everlasting or strawflower. Our mixture in- 
cludes a fine range of colors, including white, shades of 
pink, lilac, and the rich bronzy- yellow tones deserve par- 
ticular mention. Plants 2 feet tall, and are literally covered 
with button-shaped flowers which measure nearly 34-inch, in 
diameter. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25¢e. 





DAHLIA SEED 
Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfieid 
Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 
(Everblooming Hybrid Sweet William) 
A eross between an annual Pink and Sweet Wil- 
liam, combining the free and continuous blooming 
qualities of the former and the hardiness of the 
latter, Good for borders, cut flowers, and especially adapted 
for rock gardens. While strictly speaking a biennial, it 
comes into bloom from seed as quickly as an annual. Height, 
1 foot. Colors run from intense velvety crimson through the 
shades of lighter red, rose, light pink and white. Seed in 
mixture of colors only. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35¢; % oz., 60c. 
- variety. 
--mense trumpet- -shaped flowers of 

DATURA 
(Trumpet Flower) 
WRIGHTII. The best annual 
A handsome, hardy 
plant, 8 feet high, bearing im- 
. 
white, tinged with lilac. Average 
about 8 inches in length by 5 
inches across. Delightfully fra- 
grant, Started early, will bloom 
Rasy to grow. Pkt., 15c; %4 o2z., 
-50c. 

Decorative Dahlia 
Dahlias are as easily grown 
from seed as nasturtiums, and will 
bloom the first year if seed is 
sown early. 
BURGESS’ SPECIAL MIXTURE. A 
select mixture of the finest varicties of 
Cactus-Flowered, Hybrid-Cactus, Ball 
or Show type, Decorative and Peony- 
Flowered, and a few of the most gor- 
geous of the single varieties. Pkt., 25c. 
UNWIN’S DWARF BEDDING. Plants 
grow to a height of 18 to 24 inches and’ 
are striking in beds or borders, as the 
semi-double flowers are very colorful and 
come in many color combinations. Blooms 
early and continues until frost. Pkt., 
{5c; 1/16 oz., 40c. 

CALIFORNIA POPPY 
(Eschscholtzia) 
Hardy Everywhere. One of the Most Desirable 
Annuals for Beds, Borders and Cut Flowers. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA SINGLE MIXED. 
Rowers in a mixture of white, yellow and orange shades. 
Pkt, 10c; 14 oz, 25c; 4% oz., 40c. 
Bro, 12 to 14 Eg tall. 
- GAILLARDIA 
Remarkable for the profusion, size and 
brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in 
bloom from early summer until Novem- 
ber. Excelient for beds, borders, or for 
cutting. A fine range of colors, from 
creamy-white and yellow shades to 
orange and crimson, both single and dou- 
ble. <A fine mixture. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 
40c. . 
— JOB’S TEARS 
A decorative ornamental grass bear- 
ing clusters of large seed. Used for 
making beads and other ornaments. 
Pkts, 0cseen 

Gaillardia 
Dainty poppy like 

HYACINTH BEAN 
(Dolichos) 
A rapid growing climber with Wis- 
taria-like clusters of flowers. Grows to 
a height of 10 feet. Fine for screening 
porches and unsightly places. Flowers 
followed by attractive, ornamental seed 
pods. Our seed is a mixture of purple 
and white varieties. Pkt., 15c. 
ORNAMENTAL 
VINES 
Our Ornamental Vine Mixture is a 
fine assortment of many varieties of 
annual climbers suitable for covering 
pillars, posts, porches, old trees, etc., 
and for trellis work, and sowing 
along fences, embankments and ter- 
races. Transforms unsightly places 
into beautiful spots of pride and joy. 
Pkt., 15c¢; 14 oz., 45ce; oz., 80c. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

Annual Cineraria 
ANNUAL CINERARIA 
(Brachycome tberidifolia) 
Very fine, free flowering, easily grown an- 
nual, 10 inches tall, covered during the 
greater part of the summer with a profusion 
of dainty flowers which resemble small Cine- 
rarias. <A fine mixture of colors including 
the different shades of blue, purple, rosy- 
lilac, and white with contrasting dark eye. 
Suitable for edgings, small beds or pot cul- 
ture. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 40c. 
Cut-Flower 
Mixture of Hardy 
Annuals 
A fine mixture of hardy annuals 
blended to give a continuous succession 
of cut flowers from early summer until 
late fall. Pkt., 10c; 44 oz., 30c; oz., 50c. 


