
‘ followed by the lateral stems of the same or nearly 
more than half the height of the entire plant is covered 
Burpee’s Giant Skyscraper Snapdragons were 
created on Floradale Farms after eight years of breed- 
ing, selection and reselection to. produce a race of 
antirrhinums that would far surpass all others in 
height, and would also have more flowers per stem, 1550 


a5 Burpee’ 
the stems more upright, more rigid and the blooms Chap Sbystraber 
‘ ; " Snapdragons, 
of the most pleasing shades in the lighter tones. Mixed Colors, 
_ Giant Skyscrapers are the tallest growing of all abit OR 
snapdragons. Plants are base branching, with from 3 3 pkts. 60¢; 
to 7 strong stems arising from the main stem close to i pleeaa 3:90 
the ground. The central spike grows 3 ft. and more tall 
the same height. Spikes are very symmetrical, half or 
with flowers and buds. Each flower is large, held up- 
right and away from the main stem to give a graceful 
and airy appearance. Though covered with a pro- 
fusion of bloom, spikes are not coarse or weighty 
but most refined. Whether in the garden or in cut- 
flower arrangements Skyscraper Snapdragons are 
equally striking for their distinctive beauty. 
1550 Mixed Colors Glorious blend of mostly the 
softer shades,—sulphur-yellow, primrose-yellow, ca- 
nary yellow, sulphur-yellow flushed pink, golden yellow 
with rose tube, apple-blossom-pink, light rose-pink, 
mid-rose, rose flushed golden, pink delilah, creamy 
white, creamy white flushed pink with an occasional 
rosy orange, rosy bronze or a delicate lavender. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts.45¢; 3 pkts. 60¢; - 14¢ oz. $1.50 
Majestic Snapdragons 
Semi-Tall Giant Flowered 
Plants are compact, bushy, 18 to 24 in. high, 
and bear many massive, hyacinth-like spikes closely < 
set with flowers as large as those of the Tall Giant 
type. The spikes are borne well above the foliage, 
the central one being slightly taller than the others. 
All are sturdy, upright and strong. Ideal for beds, 
borders, cut flowers and pots. 
1704 Avalanche Large, pure white blooms on heavy spikes. 
1548 Eldorado Deep golden yellow; a favorite for cutting. 
1s65 Purple King Unusual shade of clear, cattleya-purple. 
1541 Rosamond Rose-pink delicately suffused soft salmon. 
1731 All Colors Mixed The above and other desirable 
Majestic Snapdragons well blended in a colorful mixture. 
Any of the above Majestic Snapdragons: 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 14¢ oz. 60¢; 
7553—4 pkts., one each of the above four named 75 
- varieties, value $1.00 for only ¢ 

SNAPDRAGONS 
(botanically antirrhinums) have always been uni- 
versal favorites for color‘in the garden, in the green- 
house during the winter, and as cut flowers. Of easiest 
culture, succeeding best in rich or moderately rich soil 
—in full sun or semi-shade. The gorgeous flowers are 
freely produced for several months, and until frost 
where conditions are favorable. Sow seeds outdoors 
when soil has become quite warm; for earlier blooms 
sow indoors six weeks before your regular outdoor 
planting time. Full cultural directions are printed on 
every packet. Best treated as annuals, although they 
are biennials in sections having mild winters. 










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