
SCABIOSA — Pincushion Flower Mocearer 
Called Pincushion Flower because the stamens of some varieties are light in color and stick out in Contrast tot “se eS petal 
that they resemble pins stuck in a cushion. The deep black color of one variety has caused it to be called Mourning Bri 
Scabiosas are easy to grow, and do well in widely different kinds of soil. Bloom from midsummer until frost. Prized for cuttin 

2651 Giant Imperial Hybrids 
Flowers are extremely large, 2% to 3 in. across, fully double 
and made up of broad, wavy petals without the usual pin- ) 
cushion center. The ball-shaped blooms 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. Grow 3 ft. and more tall. 
4, oz. 60¢; 
Pkt. 15¢; 

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¢; 1% oz. 35¢; 14 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¢; %oz.50¢; 1% oz. 85¢ 
Perennial Rudbeckia, see page 54. 
SMILAX 5. 
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¢ 
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Medium Tall Large Flowered Double 
Flowers grow 1% to 2 in. across, almost spherical i in shape and borne o 
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¢; 14 oz. 35¢; 14 oz. ! 
2624 Heavenly Blue Round, soft azure-blue flowers of perfect form. 
Lovely. All-America Winner. Pkt. 15¢; 2 pkts. 25¢; 5 pkts. 50¢ 
2626 Peace Pure white flowers without any tingeing of pink or mauve. 
Popular. All-America Winner. Pkt. 15¢; 1%40z.60¢; '% oz. $1 Kite 3 
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Tall Large Flowered Double 
_ An old favorite, greatly improved in the size and color of hae 
well as length of stems. Ideal for cutting and garden use. 3 ft. tall. 3 
2703 Black Mourning Bride. Unusual shade of deep purplish black. ¥ 
2733 Blue Cockade Clear azure-blue; almost conical in shape. ey “ee 
2625 Blue Moon Rich dark lAvendernbite flowers; wavy petals. n reek 
2704 Red Glowing cherry-red; pleasing, unusual red tone. ae 
2706 Rose Deep but bright rose-pink. A favorite for all uses. Mite iy 
2734 Rosette MRose-pink suffused with salmon. Most refined. i 

2708 White (Shasta) Pure dazzling white flowers; good form. ae 
2632 White Cockade So deep in shape as to appear conical. eee t 
2707 Mixed All Colors All the best colors nicely blended in mixture, ae 
4 oz. 45¢; 
Any of the above Tall Doubles: Pkt. 15¢; Y oz. 80g *! 


Pkt. 15¢ 


Five Tall Large Flowered Double Scablosal nt 
Black, Blue Cockade, Red, Rose and White a 
SO¢ | 
7755—5 pkts., one each of these 5 separate colors, from 
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% it. tall. Pkt. 10¢; 1% oz. 35¢; 
Y% OZ. 60g | ¢. 
Perennial Scabiosa, see page 55. py 
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Twelve especially selected, easy-to-grow annual flowers, many All. 
America Winners, each in a life-like color bag and all packed in a gay re 
box decorated with a kodachrome garden scene. Included are: Burpee 
Super Giant Zinnias, Giant Snapdragon, Mammoth Mum Marigold, Yel-. 
low Cosmos, Scarlett O'Hara Morning Glory, fragrant Petunias, and 6 — 
other extra choice flowers. Five are worth 25¢ per pkt.; 5 others at 15¢ : 
and 2 varieties at 10¢. All are the finest guaranteed seeds from Burpee’s 
Floradale Farms, Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California. pete 
At the special bargain price of only $1 for all 12 pkts. why not, when ordering your: ' 
include some to give your friends. An ideal gift for all who have gardens, —a gift which v Loe 
not only be appreciated when received but the growing flowers all through the summer al 
fall will be a constant reminder of your thoughtfulness. 
Order all you want at the special price of: only $1 per box, postpaid to you, or ah . 
want us to mail them direct, send us their names and addresses and the gift cards Ye 
enclosed. Boxes will be mailed promptly—unless you instruct us otherwise. 
7400 The Burpee Flower Garden—12 choicest kinds, $ bd 
postpaid anywhere in U. S. for only ”, 
