DAHLIAS FROM SEED 
It is easy and fascinating to grow dahlias from seed and enjoy the surprise 
of new colors and forms. Seeds of the tall dahlias should be started early in- 
doors; the seed of the dwarf varieties may be sown in the open when the soil 
has become warm. Single and small-flowered varieties reproduce fairly true 
to color and type, but large flowering types can be expected to produce some 
singles and semi-doubles. 
Dwarf Growing Dahlias 
1970 Coltness Single Hybrids Mixed Lovely single flowers, 3 in. 
across, with smooth or fluted petals in many colors. Good for cutting; 
showy in beds or borders. Dwarf, compact plants, 14 to 2 rte 
Pkt. 15¢; 46 oz. 40¢; 1% oz. 70¢ 
1968 Mignon Mixed Nicely rounded single flowers in bronze, salmon, 
apricot, orange, scarlet, crimson, lavender, yellow, and purple shades, 
as well as some bicolor and striped. Ideal for bedding and cutting. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; Wc oz. 40¢; % oz. 70¢ 
1971 Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids Exquisite semi-double dahlias in a 
varied assortment of colors. Early flowering. Bushy plants 1% to 2 ft. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. 85¢ 
1974 Zulu Mostly shades of crimson and scarlet enlivened by a few 
orange, gold and lilac blooms. Black-leaved foliage. Grows 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; ™M46 oz. 75¢ 

1969 
Exhibition Dahlia 
Pkt. $1.00 
Tall Growing Dahlias 
1964 Cactus Flowered Mixed A select strain of double and 
semi-double cactus-flowered blooms in many colors. 3 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; M46 oz. $1.00 
1953 Large Flowered Double Mixed Various types in a 
select assortment of best colors and attractive markings. 3 to 5 ft. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 46 oz. 75¢ 
1956 Pompon Mixed The smallest of all dahlias; flowers are 
ball-shaped in a wide color range on rather compact plants. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; %46 oz. 75¢ 
1969 Exhibition Strain Seed has been saved from the largest 
blooms and best colors of choicest varieties. It is from seed that 
you get new dahlias, and you are just as likely to obtain them as 
anyone else. Each packet contains 25 selected seeds. 3 to 5 ft. 
Pkt. $1.00; 2 pkts. $1.85; 3 pkts. $2.50 
1952 Decorative Double Mixed Large flowered; many choice 
decorative varieties in a wide range of the best colors. 3 to 5 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; WM6 oz. 75¢ 
For roots of Dahlias, see pages 116 and 117. 
CH IN ES E FO RG ET-M E-N OT— Cynoglossum 
Graceful, loose sprays of large forget-me-not- 
like flowers are freely produced throughout 
the summer on strong plants. Splendid for 
garden. Of easiest culture; stands heat. 

1689 Blanche Burpee Named in honor of 
Mrs. W. Atlee Burpee. This outstanding mix- 
ture contains colors never before found in 
Chinese forget-me-nots. Included are white, 
deep blue, and various shades of light and 
mid-blue. As blue and white flowers are so airy 
and graceful, this choice mixture is highly 
prized for garden decoration. 2 to 2™% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
1895 Firmament Dwarf, bushy plants, 15 
in. high, covered with bright indigo-blue 
flowers for a long time during the summer. 
A “blue’”’ gem for dwarf borders, edgings and 
rock gardens. Stiff, upright stems. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 

1980 Cleome, Pink Queen Pht. 15¢ 
CLEOME— Spider Plant 

Chinese Forget-me-not 
1689 Blanche Burpee Pkt. 25¢ 
1977 Snow Bird The habit of the plants 
and form of flowers are the same as those of 
Blanche Burpee, but the color of the flowers 
is pure snowy white. Plants grow 2% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; Woz. 45¢; %4 oz. 75¢ 

CYCLAMEN o 

3924 Cyclamen, Giant Mixed Pht. 25¢ 
36 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 
(Persicum giganteum) Large, fragrant 
blooms on strong, erect stems well above the 
ornamental foliage. It takes 16 to 18 months 
to produce blooming plants from seed. They 
make most attractive pot plants. 
3923 America Improved Salmon-scarlet. 
3947 Bonfire Brilliant salmon. Popular. 
3926 Glory of Wandsbek Salmon-red. 
3982 Lavender Exquisite coloring. 
4033 Pink Pearl Lovely salmon-pink. 
3934 Dark Blood Red Attractive. 
3939 Bright Red Luminous shade. 
3929 Rose of Marienthal Improved 
Solt rose with prominent carmine eye. 
3925 Bright Rose Clear and bright. 
3930 Pure White No markings. 
3935 White with Carmine Eye 
3924 Giant Mixed A\l the best colors. 
Any of the above: Pkt. (10 seeds) 25¢; 
2 pkts. 45¢; 100 seeds $2.00 
1980 Pink Queen All-America Silver 
Medal Winner. Huge trusses of bright, 
salmon-pink flowers from early summer 
until late fall. Attractive in large beds, 
tall borders and backgrounds; may be used 
as hedges. Easily grown; stands heat. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; Woz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢ 
CYPRESS VINEs 
Quick-growing climber with attractive, 
trumpet-shaped flowers, 1 to 1% in. across, 
the petals of which form a perfect star. 
Excellent for training on porches, trellises, 
string or poles. July until fall. 10 ft. 
2919 Searlet A very rich, bright color. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 45¢; 1% oz. 80¢ 
2921 White <A charming variety. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4%, oz. 45¢; 1% oz. 80¢ 
2923 Mixed Scarlet and white flowers 
in contrast to the graceful, slender leaves. 
Pkt. 15¢; %40z. 45¢; 1% oz. 80¢ 
DIASCIA— Twinspur 
2039 Barberae Lovely rose-pink with 
a shading of salmon; the throat is yellow, 
dotted with bright apple-green. Each flower 
has two prominent spurs, hence the com- 
mon name. Nice for cutting. 12 to 15 in. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4% oz. 35¢; 1% oz. 60¢ 
