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_ originated by treating the best diploid varieties with 
- colchicine. As a result, the flowers are larger, stems are 
__ stronger and the plants have a lusher appearance. 
Tetra Red grows taller and more erect than Tetra 
_ Salmon. Both are lovely for beds and borders, especially 
behind lower growing edging plants. Tetra Salmon is 
' _ larger flowered; each is wonderful for garden and cutting. 
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2622 Tetra Salmon Flowers are im- 
__mense, up to 134 in. across; color is a 
soft salmon-pink in pleasing contrast to 
a creamy white eye. Semi-erect plants 
10 to-12 in. tall; long, strong stems. 
Pkt. 50¢; 2 pkts.95¢; 3 pkts. $1.35 
TALL GIANT FLOWERED 
(Phlox drummondi gigantea) 
Individual flowers are larger than the grandi- 
flora type and borne most freely in massive 
trusses on strong, upright plants 10 in. tall. Ex- 
cellent for beds, borders, edgings and cutting. 
- Each variety has been a winner in the All- 
America Selections, which is a testimonial of 
their high value; they are of great beauty. 
2594 Red Glory Brilliant red, intensified by 
a prominent white eye; a showy combination. 
2593 Rosy Morn Charming rose-pink with 
a large white eye—a gay and bright contrast. 
2608 Salmon Glory Salmon-pink set off 
by a wide, creamy white eye; clear and crisp. 
2609 Art Shades A wonderful range of soft 
pastel colors and delicate shades in mixture. 
Any of the above Tall Giant Flowered Phlox: 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
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2581 Fordhook Finest Mixed Colors Pkt. 10¢ 
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any kind of soil in a sunny position, but prefers a light, rich loam. 
4 Begins to bloom in early summer and continues until fall if faded 
_ flowers are removed. Fine for bedding, borders, edgings and cutting. 
-___ BURPEE’S TETRA GIANT FLOWERED 
_ 2596 Tetra Red Tallest growing of all annual phlox; 
_ plants are vigorous, well-branched, 20 in. tall. Flowers 
- grow 11% in. across with 10 or more delicately scented, 
large, deep red blooms with tiny white eye per head. 
yes Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 3 pkts. 90¢ 

Tall Giant Flowered Phlox 
2596 Burpee’s Tetra Red 
Pkt. 35¢ 


TALL LARGE FLOWERED (Phlox drummondi grandiflora) 
Well-branched plants, 15 in. tall, with large clusters of many beautiful round- 
petaled flowers which grow about 1 in. across. Varied colors and color combinations. 
2591 Apricot = Bright chamois-rose 
with large white eye; soft combination. 
2587 Brilliant Lovely light pink with 
bright red eye; sharp, pleasing contrast. 
2590 Fordhook Crimson Gorgeous 
crimson; beautiful, especially in masses. 
2606 Fordhook Lilac Delicate lilac 
with conspicuous white eye. Distinct. 
2603 Primrose Deep cream-primrose. 
2592 Scarlet Brilliant scarlet-red that 
1s most showy and full of life. Impressive. 
2599 Splendens Intense red with 
large white eye. Showy flower trusses. 
2602 Vermilion Rich and brilliant 
color; most vivid and impressive. 
2601 Violet Uniform clear soft violet, 
odd but lovely shade; rare in phlox. 
2583 White Purest, glistening white. 
Any of the above Tall Large Flowered Phlox: Pkt. 15¢; Y% oz. 75¢3; 1% oz. $1.25 
2581 Fordhook Finest Mixed Blend of all best colors for a gorgeous display. 
SPECIAL: Pkt. only 10¢; 



Six Showy Tall Large Flowered Phlox 
Apricot, Fordhook Crimson, Fordhook Lilac, 
Splendens, Violet and White 
7564 —®§ pkts., one each of these 6 separate lovely colors, 75 
valuable for garden and cutting, value 90¢ for only ¢ 
ly oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00 


‘DWARF COMPACT LARGE FLOWERED 
~ (Phlox drummondi nana compacta) 
Symmetrical, dwarf, compact plants growing about 6 in. tall. They are exceedingly 
pretty in beds, borders or rock gardens, and also fine for pots and window-boxes. The 
following are the best large flowered varieties that we can supply in this group. 
2616 Cinnabar Red Vivid scarlet- 
vermilion; very effective and pleasing. 
2576 Fireball Fiery crimson-scarlet; 
rich and colorful, of unusual brilliance. 
2617 isabellina Beautiful soft prim- 
rose-yellow; quite refined and exquisite. 
2580 Pink Bright chamois-pink. Very 
pretty and desirable shade for all uses. 
2584 Sky Blue with White Eye 
Great favorite and a real gem for your 
“blue” garden. Decidedly striking. 
2577 Snowball Enormous heads of 
pure white flowers. Extremely popular. 
2575 Dwarf Compact, Mixed 
Well-balanced blend of all colors in this 
type for beds, borders or low edgings. 
Any of the above Dwarf Compact Large Phlox: Pkt. 20¢; oz. 85¢; 1% oz. $1.50 
Four Colorful Dwarf Compact Phlox 
Cinnabar Red, Pink, Snowball 
and Sky Blue with White Eye 
7538 —4 pkts., one each of these 4 separate choice colors, 65 
ideal for low beds and borders, value 80¢ for only ¢g 

TALL STARRED AND FRINGED (Phlox drummondi cuspidata) 
2607 Mixed Most unusual type. The medium-sized, brilliantly colored flowers 
have fantastically fringed and pointed petals or are artistically starred, making a very 
pleasing effect. An endless variety of colors and color combinations will be found in 
_this unique, out of the ordinary, class. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 75¢; 1% oz. $1.25 
