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SH00-FLY PLANT A 
SHOO-FLY 
It is said that, flies will 
- not stay in a room where 
it is grown if they_can 
conveniently escape. What 
there is about it that re- 
pulses them is not clear, 
as the plants and flowers 
have. no odor. It is a 
- beautiful flowering plant, 
and blooms in a short time 
(60 days) from seed. It is 
a profuse bloomer in pots 
_ both summer and winter, 
the blossoms being large, 
cup-shaped and of a love- 
ly light blue color with 
_ white center. Pkt., 15c. 












DOUBLE GERANIUMS 
BETTER TIMES. One of the most outstanding va- 
rieties we have found, either for pot culture or bed- 
ding. The semi-double flowers are true rose-red and 
nearly 2 inches across. 
DUKE OF MONTMORT. Rich, soft rose-purple. Often 
APPLE BLOSSOM GERANIUM 
The dainty little flowers of Apple Blossom Geranium look exactly 
like a half-open miniature rose, just at that stage when Roses are 
at their best. They are white rimmed with carmine-pink suggesting 
the color of apple blossoms and are borne freely on strong healthy 
called the ‘‘Blue’’ Geranium. A splendid variety. 
PICARDY. One of the finest Geraniums we have 
ever found. Dwarf, branching habit and almost ever- 
blooming. Semi-double flowers of deep salmon-pink ; 
just a little darker than the popular Picardy Gladiolus. 
PINK. BEAUTY. Semi-double flowers of clear rose 
pink. One of the best. 
SNOWBALL. Pure white double flowers on dwarf 
branching plants. 
SPARTON. Full double flowers of bright orange- 
searlet. A heavy bloomer sand one of the finest. Dwarf 
branching habit. 
' « Your choice of the above Geraniums, 40c 
Prices: each ; 3 for $1.05; 12 for $3.60, postpaid. 
ROSEBUD GERANIUM 
The dainty little flowers of the Rosebud Geranium 
look exactly like a half-open miniature rose, just at 
that stage when Roses are at their best. They are deep 
red in color and are borne freely on strong healthy 
plants. 45c¢ each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
PANSY GERANIUM 
(Pelargonium or Lady Washington) 
Each flower is a combination of pink, white, pur- 
ple and black. The gorgeous colorings rival the Aza- 
lea for beauty. A profuse bloomer and of easy cul- 
ture. 55c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
TRAILING IVY GERANIUMS 
Of trailing habit, with ivy-shaped foliage and flowers 

plants. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid. 


French Hydrangea Blue Prince 
of exquisite co'ors. Fine for hanging baskets and urn3. 
Your choice of colors: Pink, Purple, Red or White. 
40c each; 4 for $1.40, postpaid. 
GERANIUM SEED 
A superb strain of the finest 
American and European vya- 
rieties, many of them with 
French Hydrangeas 
French Hydrangeas are especially adapted for pot or 
tub plants for indoor, porch, lawn or garden decoration. 
In some soils the flowers turn blue, and this color can 
be secured artificially by mixing one-half pound of broken 
alum with each oné-half bushel of soil. French Hy- 
drangeas are easily grown and are hardy out of doors in 
Primrose Obconica Grandiflora 
zoned -and variegated leaves. 
A choice mixture of all col- 
ors. Very interesting to grow 
from seed, and easily grown. 
Pkt., 20c. 


PRIMROSE 
OBCONICA GRANDIFLO- 
RA. One of. the finest and 
most important winter bloom- 
ing pot plants. Can be easi- 
ly grown in any light window, 
flowering abundantly and econ- 
tinuously, bearing ‘immense 
trusses of large flowers in 
choice assortment of colors, 
from pure white and soft pink 
through the different shades 
of rose and red to the bright- 
est crimson. 
Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts.,. 60c. 


English Ivy 
North. 
Very attractive. 
3 for $1.35, postpaid, 

Chinese Hibiscus 
The Chinese Hibiscus in bloom is one of the most 
striking plants in existence. 
are of immense size. A popular outdoor plant in 
mild climates, and a wonderful house plant in the 
BRILLIANT QUEEN, Extremely large double flow- 
ers, vermilion-scarlet. One of the best. 
ORANGE BEAUTY. Large double orange flowers. 
PEACHBLOW. Rich clear pink. Double. 
PRICES: Your choice of Hibiscus plants, 50c each; 
mild climates. 
BLUE PRINCE. 
Immense flower heads of lavender- 
pink changing to blue under soil conditions described 
above. 
ALTOONA. Very large flowers. 
Dark rose-pink. 
HAMBURG. Deep carmine red and very early. 
LE CYGNE. Large pure white flowers. 
PRICES: 
each; 4 for $2.20, postpaid. 
ENGLISH IVY 
Very popular ‘as a_ house 
plant. Fine for window boxes, 
hanging baskets, ete. 46c each; 
3 for $1.05, postpaid. 
GRAPE IVY: 
One of the most desirable table , 
plants we know. It resembles the 
Ivies in habit but belongs to the 
Grape family. It thrives without 
sun and requires very little care. 
40c each; 3 for $1.05, postpaid. 
Water Ivy (7 aod 
y Ivy). Arapid 
growing trailing plant especially 
suited for indoor hanging baskets, 
vases and trellis work. -Small 
glossy green leaves and clusters 
of yellow flowers. Grows in 
either soil or water. Plants, 35¢° 
each; 3 for 90c, postpaid. 
The well formed flowers 

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Chinese Hibiscus 
Giant Fan-Leaved Palm 
Finest of all Palms. Easily grown from seed. 
Elegant fan-shaped leaves of rich, dark green; beau- 
tifully fringed with long, thread-like filaments along 
the segments of the leaves. A compact grower, well 
adapted to pot culture, and succeeds in any situation. 
Needs no petting; stands dust and dry air; lack of 
sunshine does not bother it. The fan leaves do not 
develop until the 2nd year. Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts. for 60c. 
One-year plants, 75c each; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
Galesburg, Michigan 
Your choice of above Hydrangeas at 60c 
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VELVET PLANT 
Truly a fascinating 
sight. The dark green 
leaves and the stems are 
literally covered with tiny 
hairs of a rich purple col- 
oring which is even more 
intense along the. veins. 
This makes the plant ap- 
pear as if it were made of 
a richly colored velvet 
cloth. It grows upright 
and succeeds well in ordi- 
nary living room tempera- 
ture. Plants, 40c each; 
3 for $1.05, postpaid. 


