SCABIOSA —Pincushion Flower, Mourning Bride & 
; fat i i i i t to the petals so 
i Flower because the stamens of some varieties are light in color and stick out in contras ; 3 
Sher hegee aie stuck in a cushion. The deep black color of one variety has caused it to be called Mourning Bride. 
Scabiosas are easy to grow and do well in widely different kinds of soil. Bloom from midsummer until frost. Prized for cutting. 


2651 Giant Imperial Hybrids 
The extremely large fully double, ball-shaped flowers, 2% to 
3 in. across, are made up of broad, wavy petals without the 
2651 Scabiosa, 
Giant Imperial Hybrids 

Pkt. 15¢ 
usual pincushion center. They come in a full range of colors 
from white, salmon, coral, rose and red to various pleasing 
tones of blue. Borne erect on tall, stiff stems makes them 
highly valuable for cutting and garden. 3 ft. and more tall. 
14, oz. 60¢; 
Pkt. 15¢; 
Vy oz. $1.00 
Medium Tall Large Flowered Double 
Flowers grow 11% to 2 in. across, almost spherical in shape and borne on 
long, stiff stems. The bushy plants grow 2 ft. tall and bloom profusely. 
2650 Blue, White and Pink Shades Charming blend of azure-blue, 
pure white and exquisite shades of deep to light pink. Fine for cutting. 
SPECIAL: Pkt. only 10¢; 
2624 Heavenly Blue Round, soft azure-blue flowers of perfect form. 
Lovely. All-America Winner. 
2626 Peace Pure white flowers without any tingeing of pink or mauve. 
Popular. All-America Winner. 
4 oz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢ 
Pkt. 15¢; 2 pkts. 25¢; 5 pkts. 50¢ 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z. 60¢; 12 oz. $1.00 
Tall Large Flowered Double 
An old favorite, greatly improved in the size and color of flowers as 
well as length of stems. Ideal for cutting and garden use. 3 ft. tall. 
2703 Black Mourning Bride. Unusual shade of deep purplish black. 
2733 Blue Cockade Clear azure-blue; almost conical in shape. 
2625 Blue Moon Rich dark lavender-blue flowers; wavy petals. 
2704 Red Glowing cherry-red; pleasing, unusual red tone. 
2706 Rose Deep but bright rose-pink. A favorite for all uses. 
2734 Rosette Rose-pink suffused with salmon. Most refined. 
2708 White (Shasta). Pure dazzling white flowers; good form. 
2707 Mixed All Colors All the best colors nicely blended in mixture. 
Any of the above Tall Doubles: Pkt. 15¢; 
oz. 45¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
Five Tall Large Flowered Double Scabiosas 
Black, Blue Cockade, Red, Rose and White 
7755—5 pkts., one each of these 5 separate colors, from 50¢ 
purplish black to pure white, value 75¢ for only 

Dwarf Double 
2699 Mixed Colors For edgings and beds where other scabiosas are 
too tall. Plants grow 1% ft. high. 
Perennial Scabiosa, see page 55. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4 oz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢ 

RICINUS — Castor Oil Bean 
Magnificent, tall, large-leaved Plants: of 
tropical appearance, succeeding in a warm, 
sunny location. Beautiful for backgrounds. 
2670 Red Spire Large purplish leaves 
changing with age to bronzy green. The 
stems, stalks and veins are rich red. 6 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 2 ozs. 75¢ 
2671 Zanzibarensis Enormous growth, 
12 to 14 ft. high. Rich green lobed leaves. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 2 ozs. 45¢ 
2669 Mixed A wonderful assortment of 
the finest varieties, with large ornamental 
leaves in green, red and bronze. 8 to 10 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 2 ozs. 45¢ 
RUDBECKIA— Black-Eyed Susan 
Well-formed, daisy-like flowers with dark 
centers. Easily grown in almost any soil and 
situation—sun or half-shade. Excellent for 
garden display and fine for cutting. Blooms 
during summer and fall. Grow 2 ft. tall. 
2675 My Joy Enormous flowers, 5 in. and 
more across, with showy orange-yellow 
petals and a rather small dark center cone. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 1% oz. 60¢ 
2661 Starlight Double, semi-double and 
single, showy flowers in varying tones of 
light yellow and velvety mahogany with 
two colors prettily displayed in many of the 
blooms; mahogany centers add interest and 
beauty. Plants are very profuse blooming. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 50¢; 1% oz. 80¢ 
Perennial Rudbeckia, see page 54. 
SMILAX § 
3991 Attractive, fast-growing vine with 
dark green, glossy, myrtle-like leaves. Very 
decorative and easy to grow house-plant. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 3 pkts. 60¢ 
44 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO 
SCARLET SAGE or SALVIA 
Scarlet Sage is one of the most brilliant bedding plants, blooms from early summer until 
frost. Popular for beds, borders, edgings and pot culture; may be used for cutting. There 
are tall and dwarf varieties for different purposes. All are best treated as annuals but seed 
must be started early indoors in boxes of light, rich soil and placed in a warm, sunny 
window. Set plants outdoors when weather and soil have become warm. 

2691 Scarlet Sage, America Pkt. 25¢ 
2691 America or Globe of Fire Round, 
bushy plants, of uniform growth, 1% ft. 
tall, covered with large, well-filled, upright 
spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. Popular. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
2684 Bonfire or Clara Bedman Dense, 
dark green foliaged plants of erect, globular 
growth producing their bright scarlet-red 
flowers in great profusion. Grow 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
2667 Harbinger Dwarf, compact plants 
with bluish green foliage and a profusion of 
scarlet flowers. Early bloomer. 10 in. tall. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 1% oz. $1.25 
2668 Sky Rocket (Rakeic) Massive bril- 
liant scarlet spikes cover the dwarf, com- 
pact plants. Early flowering. 10 in. high. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
2689 Splendens The tallest growing and 
largest flowered. Loose sprays of rich scarlet 
blooms; plants grow 21% to 3 ft. tall. We 
offer an improved stock. Because of its 
height, it is mostly used in large beds. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
2685 Zurich Scarlet-red blooms of good 
size completely cover the bushy, dwarf, 
compact plants, 12 to 15 in. high. Early. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
BLUE SALVIA 
Plants are very free flowering and most at- 
tractive in borders and small beds. Blooms 
all summer and fall. Perennial in mild 
climates. Nice to use with other flowers in 
bouquets. Most easily grown. 2% ft. 
2681 Farinacea = Tall spikes of light, 
cloudy blue flowers. A good mixer. Begins 
to bloom in about two months from seed. 
Pkt. 20¢; 4% oz. 75¢; % oz. $1.25 
2690 Farinacea Blue Bedder Rich, deep 
Wedgewood-blue flowers in abundance. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
2683 Patens_ Extra large flowers of the 
clearest indigo-blue imaginable. Different in 
form from the above, flowers being broad. 
tubular and lipped. A real ‘‘blue.”’ 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; Ve oz. $1.00 
Perennial Blue Salvia, see page 54. 
