Burpee’s Annual PHLOX 
One of the easiest grown and most satisfactory of all annuals. 
kind of soil in a sunny position, but prefers a light, rich loam. Be- 
No other flower can surpass their brilliant colorings. A native of gins to bloom in early summer and continues until fall if faded 
flowers are removed. Fine for bedding, borders, edgings and ..utting. 
Texas and is known as “Texan Pride.’’ Grows and thrives in any 
Tall Giant Flowered 
(Phlox drummondi gigantea) 
7 Individual flowers are larger than the 
; grandiflora type and borne most freely 
j In massive trusses on strong, upright 
o plants 10 in. tall. Excellent for beds, 
borders, edgings and cutting. Each 
- variety has been a winner in the All- 
America Selections, which is a testi- 
q monial of their high value; they are of 
great beauty and sure to be admired. 
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 
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. Bright and soft 
= self-colors and attractive color combinations. 
2591 Apricot Bright chamois-rose nicely set 
b _ off by a large white eye; soft combination. 
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y 2587 Briliiant Lovely light pink with prom- 
fyi inent bright red eye; sharp, pleasing contrast. 
2590 Fordhook Crimson Gorgeous 
shade of crimson; beautiful, especially in masses. 
2606 Fordhook Lilac Delicate and dis- 
tinct tone of lilac with conspicuous white eye. 
2603 Primrose Deep cream or primrose; it 
shows off to advantage with darker shades. 
- 2592 Scarlet Brilliant scarlet-red that is 
most attractive, full of life and sparkle. 
2599 Splendens Intense red brightened by 
a large white eye. Lovely flower trusses. 
2602 Vermilion Rich and brilliant color; 
most vivid and impressive, especially in masses. 
fel 2601 Violet Uniform clear soft violet, odd 
| but lovely shade that is rare in annual phiox. 
2583 White Purest, glistening white, extra 
_ large, well-rounded florets in big trusses. 
Any of the above Tall Large Flowered Phlox: 
Pkt. 15¢; Y% oz. 75¢; 1% oz. $1.40 
: ies Fordhook Finest Mixed Colors 
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Blend of all best colors for a gorgeous display in 
. beds, borders, edgings and rock gardens. 
« SPECIAL: Pkt. 10¢; 4% oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.10 
ie Six Showy Talli 
; Large Flowered Phlox 
Apricot (chamois-rose with white eye), 
. Fordhook Crimson, Fordhook Lilac, 
5 _-» Splendens (red, eyed white), 
ae ek Violet and White / 
7564 —SPECIAL: One pkt. each of these 
bat 6 separate colors, 6 pkts. in 75 
a Bri all, value 90¢ for only ¢ 
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2596 Burpee’s Tetra Red Giant Flowered Phlox Pkt. 35¢ 
Burpee’s Tetra Giant Flowered 
Burpee’s giant tetraploids (tetra for short) were originated by treat- 
ing 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 grarid for cutting. 
2596 Tetra Red The tallest growing of all annual phlox; plants are 
vigorous, well-branched, 20 in. tall. Flowers grow 1% in. across with 
ten or more scented, deep red blooms with tiny white eye per head. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; Ve oz. $1.25 
2622 Tetra Salmon Flowers are immense, 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. Lovely for cutting. 
Pkt. 50¢; 2 pkts. 95¢; 1% oz. $1.75 
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- 2534 Sky Blue with White Eye 
/vermilion; very effective and pleasing. Great favorite anda real gem for your 
2576 Fireball Fiery crimson-scarlet; blue garden. Decidedly striking, 
rich and colorful, of unusual brilliance. 2577 Snowball Enormous heads of 
2617 Isabellina Beautiful soft prim. | pure white flowers. Extremely popular. 
Os ae quite refined and exquisite. 2575 Dwart Compact, Mixed 
2580 Pink Bright chamois-pink. Very Well-balanced blend of all colors in this 
pretty and desirable shade for all uses. type for beds, borders or low edgings. 
Any of the above Dwarf Compact Large Phlox: Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; Y% oz. $1.00 
Four Colorful Dwarf Compact Phlox. 
Cinnabar Red, Pink, Snowball and Sky Blue with White Eye 
— SPECIAL: One pkt. each of these 4 separate 
7538 colors, 4 pkts. in all, value $1.00 for only 85¢ 
Tall Starred and Fringed (phicx 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¢; % oz. $1.25 
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