

pee’s COSMOS” 
‘Beautiful summer and fall blooming plants; decora- 
tive in the garden and wonderful for cutting, lasting 
longer if flowers are placed in water immediately after 
being cut. Do well anywhere but succeed best in a well- 
_ drained soil and a sunny, sheltered location. Stake tall 
be _ growing varieties to protect them from high winds. 
_ We offer early flowering types only which are 
Beso pular everywhere and especially desirable in 
sections having a short growing season. i 


















“1943 Burpee’s Yellow (Early) 
bah at Ei 
‘First yellow single flowered cosmos in cultivation; com- 
_ panion to Orange Flare and like it in earliness, plant § 
abit and ease of culture. The color, however, is different 
bright yellow with faint darker golden shadings. 
Plants are of strong, open bushy growth, floriferous, 3 ft. 
ead more tall. All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
Pkt. 15¢; Yoz.50¢; 1% oz. 85¢ 

1945 Yellow Ruffles (Early) 
Burpee’s early, extremely free blooming, soft, clear 
Be golden yellow cosmos with an extra row of ‘petals. 
Similar to Orange Ruffles in flower form and plant 
owe, differs only in color of the flowers. 3 ft. tall. 
a ae 15¢; 2 pkts. 25¢; 5 pkts. 50¢ 

1935 Orange Flare (Early) 
1958 
Well-branched plants, 3 ft. tall, covered with showy single golden Sensation Cosmos, 
orange flowers in 3 to 3% months from seed, and continue to Radiance 
bloom until frost. Especially valuable where summers.are short. Pkt, 25¢ 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 0z.35¢; 1% oz. 60¢ 
Sensation (Early, Mammoth) 
Giant single flowers, 4 to 6 in. across, are had within 10 weeks from 
seed and are borne most profusely until frost on robust plants, 4 to 
6 ft. high. Flowers have prettily fluted petals which slightly overlap. 
They are borne on long, strong stems so desirable for cutting. 
1958 Radiance Deep rose distinctly overlaid with rich crimson 
toward the yellow eyed center. All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; % oz. 60¢ 
1923 Pimk A charming shade. Pkt. 15¢; 4% 0z.45¢; 14 oz. 80¢ 
1924 White Noted for purity. Pkt. 15¢; 4%oz. 45¢; 14 oz. 80¢ 
1922 Mixed Colors White and various shades of pink. 
SPECIAL: Pkt. only 10¢; %oz.35¢; 4, 0z. 60¢ 
1987 Orange Ruffles (Early) 
The same golden orange colored flowers as Orange Flare, but with 
_ an extra row of petals. Like it in earliness and plant habit. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; woz. 50¢; % oz. 85¢ 
i988 Yellow and Orange (Early) 
Special mixture of Burpee’s Yellow and Orange Flare Cosmos that 
is attractive in the garden or as cut-flowers. Free blooming. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 50¢; %4 oz. 85¢ 
ly Singl 
Early Single 
Blooms in about 12 weeks from seed and continues to flower pro- 
fusely for 2 months. Flowers 3 in. across; plants grow 4 ft. tall. 
i  -:1934 Crimson Scarlet Deepest crimson when first opening, 
‘ changing to rosy cerise suffused copper as flowers age. Different 
_-___ in color from all other cosmos. Ideal for cutting. New for 1950. 

Six Early Single Cosmos 



rin Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 3 pkts. 60¢ Burpee’s Yellow, Crimson; Rose, White, 
1937 Crimson Deep blood-red crimson ...... Any of these: Orange Flare and Sensation, Mixed Colors 
Fig — 1939 Rose Exquisite, bright rose-pink........ Pkt. 10¢; 7730—6 pkts., one each of these six separate 
es nt 1941 White Pure satiny white. Handsome . 14 oz. 35¢; varieties, value 65¢ for only 50¢ 
1942 Mixed Colors Pink, red and white..... V2 oz. 60¢ 

CLARKIA co 
1906 Finest Double Mixed The dainty 
double flowers somewhat resemble those of 
the flowering almond. Does best in sec- 
= CHRYSANTHEMUMS © 
Of the easiest culture, doing best in fairly heavy soil. The plants bloom profusely during 
the summer and fall, especially in sections where the summers are not too hot. Showy. 

1997 Eastern Star Large single primrose- 
_ yellow flowers with chocolate center. 18 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; Y%oz.35¢; \% oz. 60¢ 
Pkt. 15¢ 

1998 Evening Star Most attractive, deep 
golden yellow, large single flowers. 18 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; Woz. 35¢; % oz. 60¢ 
1892 Morning Star Handsome single, 
primrose-yellow flowers; yellow eye. 18 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; woz. 35¢; 1% oz. 60¢ 
1894 Yellowstone Intense sulphur-yel- 
low double flowers of the finest form are 
freely borne on good, straight stems. The 
color is most appealing and the shape of the 
flowers is distinct. Favorite chrysanthemum 
for garden and cutting. Grows 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; Y%woz.35¢; 4 oz. 60¢ 
1896 Finest Single Mixed (Painted 
Daisies) Many of the large flowers are of 
one color, but most of them are beautifully 
zoned or ringed with multi-colored bands 
that are strikingly beautiful. 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; %40z.35¢; 1% oz. 60¢ 
1903 Coronarium Double Mixed 
Button-shaped, double blooms, 1% _ in. 
across, is white and shades of yellow. 18 in. 
kt. 15¢; Y%oz.45¢; 2 0z. 75¢ 
Mai Chrysanthemums, see page 49. 
tions where summers do not get too hot. 
Salmon, pink, mauve, rose, carmine, pur- 
ple, white and shades of red mixed. Dts 
COLEUS—Rich and colorful 
Brilliantly colored foliage plants for beds, 
borders, pots, or edgings to taller plants. 
To get the best coloring, the plants should 
be grown in full sun. Combinations of 
green, red and yellow predominate. 20 in. 
1921 Burpee’s Sunset Mammoth 
Mixed Leaves are immense, beautifully 
marked and prettily variegated, rich and 
brilliant in their colorings. Wonderfully 
decorative; many shades and combinations. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 142 oz. $1.00 
1927 Fine Mixed. Leaves are not so large 
as Burpee’s Sunset. Colors are very bright. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 142 oz. 85¢ 
_ Please Order Early. s 25. 
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