 Burpee’s Tetra Snapdragons 
_ Giant Ruffled Tetraploid Snapdragons 
Tetra snaps are a Burpee scientific creation, originated through the 
treatment of the best regular or diploid varieties with colchicine—a ‘drug 
or chemical derived from the bulbs of fall crocus. Genetically, they are 
known as tetraploids for, when examined under the microscope, they have 
twice the number of chromosomes in their cells as diploids. 
a Burpee’s Giant Tetra Snapdragons are extremely large and attractively 
___ ruffled. Plants are exceptionally strong and husky, with glossy, dark green 
foliage, thick and almost leathery in texture; the stems are quite heavy. 
____ Under general field conditions the central spikes grow 2 ft. and more in 
height; these are surrounded by lateral spikes of lesser height. Plants are 
base branching so that long-stemmed flowers are assured for cutting, and 
having good substance adds to their keeping value. 
1576 
Tetra 
Snajdragon 
Superfine 
Mixture 
Pht. 25¢ 
1571 Tetra Pink Shades Exquisite variations from pale shell-pink to deep rose. 
The tapering spikes are well filled with large, nicely formed, well placed flowers. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 3 pkts. 90¢; 142 oz. $1.75 
1567 Tetra Sunset Hybrids Pleasing color blend of bronze and yellow shades 
ranging from primrose-yellow flushed pink to rose suffused orange. Much admired. 
Pkt. 30¢; 2 pkts. 55¢; 3 pkts. 75¢; 142 oz. $1.50 
1568 Tetra White Creamy white changing to pure white. with age; primrose throat 
which adds considerably to the beauty of the large, beautifully formed flowers. 1 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 3 pkts. 90¢; ¥42 oz. $1.75 
1576 Tetra Superfine Mixture Every color known in this glorious flower, plus 
some new ones. There are shades and variations of bright orange, light orange, peach- 
orange, rose-orange, bronzy yellow, golden yellow, canary yellow, yellow-flecked red, 
reddish bronze, orchid, scarlet-tipped yellow, scarlet, crimson, pinks from apple-blossom 
to deep rose, pink flushed yellow, pink and white combination,, pure white and others of 
harmonious tone blendings; a most sensational snapdragon mixture which has been ac- 
claimed by home gardeners and florists as unexcelled for all purposes. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 146 oz. $1.00; 1% oz. $1.75 
Three Magnificent Burpee Tetra Snaps 
7557 — SPECIAL: One pkt. each ofithe above 3 separate named varieties, 85 
Pink Shades, Sunset Hybrids, and White, value $1.00, for only ¢ 
Giant Skyscraper Snapdragons 
Tallest growing of all snapdragons; more flowers per stem, the stems 
more upright, more rigid and the blooms of the most pleasing shades in the 
lighter tones. Plants are base branching, with from 3 to 7 strong stems 
arising from the main stem close to the ground. The central spike grows 
3 ft. and more tall followed by the lateral stems of the same or nearly the 
same height. These, tetra and the double snapdragons were created at 
Burpee’s Floradale Seed Farms, Santa Barbara Co., Calif: 
Giant Skyscraper flowers are large and though covered with a profusion 
of bloom, spikes are not coarse or weighty. Whether in the garden or in cut 
flower arrangements they are equally striking for their distinctive beauty. 
1550 Mixed Colors Glorious blend of mostly the softer shades—sulphur-yellow, 
primrose-yellow, canary 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 lavender. 
oon Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; %6 oz. $1.00; 1% oz. $1.75 
Majestic Snapdragons (Semi-Tall Giant Flowered) 
Plants are compact and 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 Attractive large, white blooms; heavy spikes. 
1548 Eldorado Deep golden yellow. Lovely color for cutting. Four Majestic Snapdragons 
1565 Purple King Unusual shade of cattleya-purple. Striking. Avalanche, Eldorado, Purple Hingit moses 
1541 Rosamond Glorious rose-pink delicately suffused salmon. 
1731 All Colors Mixed All of the above and other desirable » 
7553 —SPECIAL: One pkt. each of these fournamed varieties, 
f for a grand showing in beds and borders with 85¢ 
Majestic Snapdragons in a colorful mixture for a grand display. ©) {| plenty for cutting, value $1.00 for only 
“ Any of the above Majestic Snapdragons:: Oi Dette Mat g 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; %6 oz. $1.00; \% P22 STIS Hae nine See next page for other Snapdragons . . 13 
