HELICHRYSUM 
(Straw Flower) 
Winter Bouquets 
That Never Fade 
Monstrosum. The largest 
of the Everlastings. Beau- 
tiful Aster-shaped flowers 
that when dried retain 
much of their original 
shape and splendor. Pop- 
ular for winter decora- 
tions, for which purpose 
the blossoms should be 
cut when about one-third 
open, tied in small 
bunches, and dried slowly 
in a cool, shady place, 
hanging the flowers down- 
ward to keep the stems 
straight. Our seed is a 
carefully blended mixture 
of various shades of Red, 
Violet, Purple, Rose, Pink, 
Salmon, Yellow and White. 
‘ . (Pkt. 0c) (Jumbo Pkt. 
Helichrysum (Straw Flower) 25¢) (oz. 80c). 
Kochia (Burning Bush) 
KOCHIA (BURNING BUSH OR SUMMER CY- 
PRESS.) This beautiful bush is used 
for decorative purposes, but was recently discovered use- 
ful for hay and range crops in the West. Considered 
equal to alfalfa in nutritive value. Plants grow 2 to 2% 
feet in height and resemble a closely trimmed ornamental 
evergreen. May be grown singly or in the form of a 
hedge or background. In early fall the entire bush turns 
bright scarlet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 45c) (14 lb. $1.25) (1b. 
$3.75). 
MORNING GLORIES 
The finest of all Morning 
Heavenly Biue Glories. Immense _ flowers 
measuring 5 inches in diameter; bright sky blue color 
with a light throat. Our strain of this variety is about 
20 days earlier than the ordinary strain. (Pkt. 15c) 
(Jumbo Pkt. 35c) (oz. 85c). 
Superfine Larkspur Mixture 
This wonderful strain of. Larkspur reminds one of the perennial 
Delphinium, and covers a much larger range of colors. Seed sown in 
the open ground before the close of April will produce flowering 
plants by the beginning of July, and the magnificent flower spikes 
will be produced in continuous succession until late in the fall. 
Large, double flowers of light blue, deep blue, lavender, lilac, purple, 
light pink, dark pink, rose, various shades of red, salmon, white, etc. 
Beautiful and attractive in flower beds and the shrubbery border, and 
are most valuable as cut flowers. Seed in mixed colors. (Pkt. 15c) 
(144 0z. 50c). 
GIANT IMPERIAL LARKSPUR 
A magnificent type of distinctly upright growth, similar to the 
perennial Delphinium, producing many fine flower spikes, 3 to 4 feet 
long, branching from the base of the plant. Large, double flowers, 
and a fine assortment of colors, including the different shades of blue, 
lavender, lilac, light pink, dark pink, deep rose, salmon and white. 
Seed in mixed colors. (Pkt. {5c) (%4 oz. 60c). ae : as 
uarge, clear white flowers, 
Pearly Gates 41, inches, produced on vig- 
LARKSPUR FOR WINTER BOUQUETS orous, fast growing vines from mid-summer until frost. 
Gather the nicest flower spikes as soon as they are in full bloom, (Pkt. 15c) (Jumbo Pkt. 35c). 
bunch and hang them heads down in a large well ventilated shed or - ‘ r 
garage. In the fall or early winter they will be ready to arrange in Scarlett O'Hara A new color in Morning 
bouquéts. The dried larkspurs retain their color and the blossoms , Glories—rich dark wine 
do not shatter. Burgess’ Superfine and Giant Imperial are excep- Td or deep crimson, Flowers about 4 inches across, 
freely produced on fast growing vines, and stay open 
longer than other varieties, many until in the afternoon, 
tionally fine for this purpose. 
A blaze of brilliancy which makes it one of the most 
ANNUAL FHOLLYHOCK popular varieties. (Pkt. !5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 35c). 
Indian Spring. Blooms from seed the first year if sown early. Has D i The same rich wine red of Scarlett 
large showy semi-double fiowers in shades of pink and rose. Very ar ing O’Hara, but with a distinct snowy-white 
free flowering. Ideal for backgrounds as they grow 4 to 5 ft. tall. throat that provides enough contrast for this brand new 
(Pkt. {5c) (% oz. .45c). beauty to stand out in contrast to it. A very showy sight 
LINARIA "Northern Lights" when in full bloom. (Pkt, 25c). 
GIANT IMPERIAL. This is a particularly attractiv 
New for 1951, this ‘‘Baby Snapdragon’’ is really-outstanding. 15” 5 . pag cad cee ' ‘ aN | 
4 : F i : variety. The flowers are much larger than ordinary 
plants with clear whites, bright yellows, vibrant blues and carmines a 
: c l Morning GJories. The colors run from snow white 
and a sprinkling of reds and bronzes. Blooms quickly from seed. through all possible shades of blue and red, from palest 
(Pkt. 25¢). 
pink to darkest reds and purples, and streaked, mottled 
and bordered in wonderful fashion. (Pkt. 15c) (Jumbo- 
Pkt. 35c). 
SUPERB MIXED. This mixture contains none of the 
above varieties, but is a fine mixture of the old-fashioned 
Larkspur Giant Imperial 
ICE PLANT 
Fine trailing plant for borders 
and hanging baskets, and valu- 
able for dry, sunny situations on 
banks, rockwork, old walls, etc. 
Foliage very ornamental, being 
covered with ice-like globules 
which glitter in the sun. {Pkt. 
re). 
Red-White-Blue Morning Glories 
A wonderful combination and will do well in any garden, as ' sorts. Very hardy, so can be pianted earlier and will 
begin to bloom earlier than most other varieties. (Pkt. 
i0c) (Jumbo Pkt. 25c). 
they will grow on poor soil. Plant along the fence or trellis. 
Special—3 packets—one each of Scarlett O’Hara, Pearly Gates 
and Heavenly Blue for only 35c. 
MOONFLOWER 
NICOTIANA 
Moonflower 
are also open on cloudy days. 
Sweet Scented Giant 
Flowered 
A rapid Climber reach- 
ing a height of 20 feet. 
The very dense foliage 
provides ideal shade for 
other plants and porches 
when trellised. The 
vines are covered with 
immense flowers, many 
measuring 6 inches 
across. The blooms open 
in the evening and usu- 
ally stay open the next 
day until noon. Blooms 
We can supply seed in PINK, 
WHITE or MIXED. (Pkt. 15c) (% 0z. 45c) (oz. 80c). 
Flowers Listed on Pages 49 to 60 Are Annuals— 
Bloom from Seed the First Year 
Affinis Hybrids 
Compact bush, about 3 feet; 
blooms all summer and fall; 
delightfully sweet - scented, 
tube-shaped white, purple, 
red, salmon, pink .and violet 
flowers which will fill a whole 
garden with their fragrance. 
Easily grown from seed.° Fine 
mixture. (Pkt. 10c) (%4 oz. 
40c). 
MIGNONETTE 
Sweet. The old variety ; 
small spikes; very sweet 
scented. (Pkt. (0c). 
Large Flowered. Many 
shades and types; very choice. 
Sowings made in April and 
again in July will keep up a 
succession of bloom from early 
summer until frost; can also 
be grown in pots for winter 
and. early spring flowering. 
(Pkt. 10c). 
Double Morning Glories 
Double Morning Glories 
DOUBLE ROSE MARIE (Petunia-Flowered Ruffled). 
Blossoms resemble Double, Ruffled Petunias. A lovely 
shade of deep rose-pink. Begins blooming early and 
blossoms profusely all summer and _ fall. 
Nothing is more beautiful on a trellis or for 
porches, arbors, fences, ete. (Pkt. {5c) 
(Jumbo Pkt. 35¢) (% oz. 75c). 
