


Shirley Temple 
SPECIAL OFFER. One bulb 
each of the above 25 Varieties of 
Select Gladiolus in one package 
unlabeled for only*$2.50, postpaid. 
Collection No. 54. 



Snow Princess 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
Galesburg, Michigan 

Select Gladiolus 
Each year we test hundreds of varieties of Gladiolus and select for our customers a limited num- 
ber of those we feel will give 
offered here. 
them in the fall. 
ABU HASSAN. 
and offered for the first time this year. 
A new variety from Holland 
The color 
is deep pansy-violet and very outstanding. 3 for 
50c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
AL SMITH. Blooms in 53 days. A most 
beautiful shade of delicate pink with a-lighter 
throat feathered red. 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.40, 
postpaid. 
BEACON. Blooms in 89 days. A favorite eut- 
flower variety of rose-salm6n with a rich cream 
blotch in the throat. 38 for 25c; 12 for 90c, post- 
paid. 
BIT O’HEAVEN. Blooms in 85 days, Tall 
growing, deep orange with ycllow throat. As 
many as 10 to 12 blooms open at one time. 3 for 
30c; 12 for $1.05, postpaid. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Blooms in 77 days. A much 
lighter blue than other varieties in this color 
class. Excellent for cutting. 3 for 45c; 12 for 
$1.60, postpaid. 
CANDY CANE. Blooms in 80 days. One of 
the most outstanding varieties in our gardens. 
The soft rose-pink blooms are blotched and 
striped with bright ruby red. You will like it. 
3 for 75c; 12 for $2.65, postpaid. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Blooms in 90 
days. Wide’ open ruffled flowers of lavender 
flushed pink. An outstanding exhibition variety. 
3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60, postpaid. 
GLAMOUR GIRL. Blooms in 65 days. An 
unusual novelty of azalea pink with deeper tones 
and a splash of yellow. The back of each petal 
produces a spur similar to a Snapdragon that 
gives the flower the appearance of being double. 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Blooms in 100 days. A 
late blooming variety of clear yellow with 6 to 8 
flowers open at one time. 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c, 
postpaid. 
GOLDEN GATE. Blooms in 70 days. 
clear yellow blooms and the best of: the 
yellows. 38 for 45c; 12 for $1.60, postpaid. 
Large 
early 
GLORY GLAD MIXTURE .- 
The finest mixture we have ever offered containing hundreds of 
This mixture 
Try some of these 
shades and varieties, 
other we have ever 
different colors, 
varieties than any 
bulbs this year. 
LARGE BULBS. 
paid. 
known. 
10 for $1.00; 25 
BARGAIN GLAD MIXTURE 
The same assortment of colors and varieties found in the Glory 
difference is in the size of the bulbs. 
Mixture. 
smaller, 
The only 
but all blooming size. 
10 for 75c; 25 for $1.50; 100 for $5.50, postpaid. 
RAINBOW GLAD GARDEN 
25 Glads—Each Different—$1.75 
every imaginable color and shade—including 
many select varieties not usually offered at this low price. 
each one a different variety of our own selection, for $1.75. Every 
Just imagine, all blodming size 
Gorgeous collection 

bulb over 3 inches in circumference. 
bulbs and each different. 25 for $1.75, postpaid. 
FRAGRANT GLADIOLUS 
This’ variety came from Ethiopia as Gladiolus Murialae and 
while some botanists consider this to be its correct classification, 
others believe it to be an allied species of Acidanthera. 
whichever name you choose to call it, you will find it to be one 
of the finest additions to your Gladiolus garden, 
pure white with a maroon-black blotch on the lower petal, pro- 
When in bloom, 
garden is filled with a delightful perfume suggestive of carna- 
than the regular 
3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
duced on spikes about 2 feet tall. 
tions. Blooming size bulbs which are smaller 
varieties of Gladiolus bulbs. 

100% satisfaction. We are sure 
We ship Glad bulbs any time you want them from January until June. 
for $2.00; 100 for $7.50, post- 
The flowers are 
you will be pleased with all of those 
We do not ship 
HALLOWEEN. Blooms in 85 days. Very large ruffied 
blooms produced on tall massive spikes. Its size with its 
bright red-orange color makes it outstanding in any garden. 
3 for 75c; 12 for $2.65, postpaid. ‘ 
LEADING LADY. Blooms in 90 days. A creamy white 
sport of Picardy and has all the fine qualities of its popular 
parent. 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.45, postpaid. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. Blooms in 84 days. 
The most popu- 
lar white cut-flower we know of. 
Large flowers of pure 
white with just a touch of cream in the throat, 3 for 25¢;. 
12 for 90c, postpaid. 
MARGARET BEATON. Blooms in 85 days. An excep- 
tionally fine, pure white variety with a bright red blotch in 
the throat. A consistent flower show winner. 3 for 40c; 
12 for $1.40 postpaid. : 
MORAVIAN. Blooms in 71 days. Beautiful shade of 
lavender with creamy yellow throat. Lasts exceptionally 
well when cut. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.05, postpaid. 
MOROCCO. Blooms in 85 days. Deep oriental red. Large 
flowers of good substance. 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.40, postpaid. 
NEW EUROPE. A bright, Geranium-red sport of Picardy 
that was developed in Europe during the war. Very large 
flowers on sturdy stems, 3 for 45ce; 12 for $1.60, postpaid. 
PARADISE. Blooms in 77 days. A large, early Apricot 
with a narrow scarlet throat. A tall grower with 6 or more 
blooms open at one time. 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c, postpaid. 
PICARDY. Blooms in 90 days. One of the most outstand- 
ing varieties. Massive florets of shrimp-pink. Most valuable 
for cutting and decorative purposes. Long spikes carrying 
7 to 10 florets open at a time. 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c, postpaid. 
REWI FALLU. Blooms in 79 days. Massive, deep blood- 
red blooms. A true exhibition variety, 3 for 40c; 12 for 
$1.40, postpaid. 5 : . 
ROCKET. Blooms in 86 days. A very good Scarlet-red 
variety. Strong grower and good habit. 3 for 40c; 12 for 
$1.40, postpaid. : 
ROYAL PURPLE. Blooms in 99 days. Large bloom of 
rich, deep purple with a slight reddish cast. Tall, heavy 
spike. Fine for cutting, 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.05, postpaid. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. Blooms in 92 days. A massive ruf- 
fled cream with pale yellow throat. One of the finest show 
varieties. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.05, postpaid. / 
SNOW PRINCESS. Blooms in 84 days. The best white 
Glad we know of being pure white with only a touch of cream 
in the throat. Tall grower with large flowers. Very dis- 
tinetive. 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.40, postpaid. 
SWEET SEVENTEEN. In a color class by itself, being 
clear appleblossom pink. One of the most outstanding varie- 
ties developéd in Holland during the occupation years. 
Strong grower with large flowers on tall stems. We did not 
check the time required for blooming but it was the earliest 
of all the large flowering varieties in our gardens. 3 for 50¢; 
12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
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