Nicotiana 
MOONFLOWER—Night Blooming § 
Quick growing climbers, 15 ft. and more 
high, with luxuriant foliage which provides 
splendid shade. Giant Pink blooms only 
at night and closes the next morning un- 
less day is cloudy. Giant White blooms at 
night and usually stays open the next day 
until noon. Flowers from July until frost. 
2986 Giant Pink Lavender-pink flowers 
5 in. across; large sub-tropical foliage. 
Pkt. 15¢;  %0z. 50¢; oz. 95¢ 
2983 Giant White Purest white flowers, 
often 6 in. across. Very free blooming. 
Pkt. 154; 4 oz. 50¢; 02. 95¢__ 
NICOTIANA—Flowering Tobacco 
Long, tube-shaped, petunia-like flowers, 
the petals of which form a beautiful five- 
pointed star. Very fragrant, particularly 
when flowers are fully expanded during the 
evening and night. For beds and borders. 
2371 Affinis Pure white tuberose-scented 
blooms; branching plants, 2% ft. high. 
Pkt. 10¢; %%40z.40¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
2372 Affinis Hybrids Brilliant colors, 
including many fine shades of rose, red, 
crimson and creamy white. 2) ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 0z.40¢; ¥% oz. 75¢ 
2373 Crimson Bedder Deep crimson, 
sweet-scented blooms; dwarf plants. 15 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
2376 Crimson King Rich velvety crim- 
son-red flowers of a fine deep color. 2% ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; '%40z.55¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
2378 Daylight Unlike the above, the pure 
white flowers remain open throughout the 
day even in bright sunshine. 1% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; %4 oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
2377 Sanderae Sanguinea Plant and 
flowers similar to affinis but are larger 
and deep blood-red in color. 2% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; %4%40z.60¢; 1 oz. $1.10 
NIEREMBERGIA 
Blue Cup FlowerR 
Plants form a dense mat, 6 in. high, 1 ft. 
and more across, and are thickly covered 
through the summer and fall with beautiful 
cup-shaped flowers, 1 to 1% in. across. 
Wonderful for borders, edgings and rock 
gardens; effective in pots or baskets. Does 
best in sandy soil and a sunny location. 
2362 Hippomanica True lavender-blue. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; “2s oz. 85¢ 
2361 Purple Robe Deep violet-blue. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 428 oz. 85¢ 
2361 Nieranbereta, Purple Robe Pht. 354 
42. . W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 
Periwinkle . Shirley Poppy ; 
2373 Crimson Bedder Pkt. 15¢ 2726 Twinkles Pkt. 25¢ 2630 Double Hybrids Pkt. 10¢ 
NEMESIAR® 
2379 Large Flowering Hybrids Dwarf, 
free-blooming, showy plants for edgings, 
borders and rock gardens. White, yellow, 
orange, pink, crimson, rose, blue, etc., in 
mixture. Does best in cool weather. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; Voz. 45¢; 1% oz. 85¢ 
NEMOPHILA— Baby Eyes 
2380 Insignis Blue Quick grower; early 
bloomer. Bears a profusion of lovely, cup- 
shaped, sky-blue flowers with white centers. 
Charming for the rock garden and edgings. 
The plants grow 6 to 8 in. high. Beautiful. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 0z. 45¢; 1% oz. 85¢ 
NIGELLA—tove-in-a-Mist 
Pretty old-fashioned double flowers, nestled 
among the fine, feathery foliage. Nice for 
cutting or in borders. Blooms profusely 
over a long season. Grows 1% ft. tall. 
2383 Miss Jekyll Rich cornflower-blue. 
Pkt. 15¢; %40z. 45¢; 1% oz. 85¢ 
2382 Damascena Double Mixed White 
and various shades of blue well blended. 
Pkt. 10¢; % oz. 30¢; 1% oz. 55¢ 
ORNITHOGALUM 
Cape Chincherichee 
2387 Thyrsoides Dense spikes of 30 to 
40 white, star-like flowers, 1 in. across, are 
clustered in a somewhat triangularly shaped 
head on stems 1% to 2 ft. tall. Extra fine 
cut flowers, as they last for weeks. If seeds 
are started very early, some blooms may be 
had the same year. Store bulbs free from 
frost for the following year’s flowering. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; “ie oz. $1.00 
PERIWINKLE—Vinca rosea 
Erect, bushy plants with glossy, laurel-like 
leaves and large, single blooms, 1% in. 
across. Plants are in bloom all summer and 
fall. Never troubled by insects or disease. 
Stands heat. ‘‘Fool Proof.’’ 114 ft. May be 
grown as a perennial in mild climates. 
2798 Bright Eyes White in pleasing con- 
trast to a striking rose colored eye. Refined. 
2799 Purity The flowers are pure white. 
2796 Willie Winkle Bright rose—a lovely, 
rich shade that is always much admired. 
Any of the above varieties of Periwinkle: 
Pkt. 15¢; %40z. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
2726 Twinkles Large flowers of an un- 
usual soft blush pink with a bright red eye, 
surrounded by a wide zone of glowing rose. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 14 oz. $1.00 
2801 Mixed Colors All the above four de- 
sirable colors in a nicely blended mixture. 
Pkt. 15¢; %40z.55¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
PHACELIA—Bee’s Friend 
2578 Campanularia (California Blue 
Bells) Attractive little plants with intense 
gentian-blue, bell-shaped flowers marked 
with five white anther lobes. Does best in 
dry soil and a sunny situation. Fine for 
edgings and rock gardens. About 9 in. high. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z.50¢; 14 oz. 95¢ 
Primula sinensis fimbriata 
3984 Finest Mixed Pkt. 35¢ 
PRIMULA—Primrose <) ) 
Particularly desirable as potted plants for 
the home. Easily grown where light and 
heat conditions are satisfactory. 10 in. 
Sinensis fimbriata 
3984 Finest Mixed Clusters of large, 
beautifully colored, fringed flowers in lovely 
contrast to the deep green leaves. of the 
plants. Mixture includes blue, white, red, 
rose, crimson, etc. Popular house plants. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 3 pkts. 90¢ 
Obconica gigantea 
4021 Choicest Mixed Individual flowers 
are extra large, of fine form and texture, 
and freely borne in immense clusters for a 
long time. Colors and shades not seen in ; 
usual mixtures will be found in this assort- 
ment —pink, red, salmon, white, etc. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 3 pkts. 90¢ 
Obconica grandiflora 
3988 Mixed Colors All the most desirable 
colors in mixture. Flowers not so large as 
those of the gigantea type, but usually 
produced more profusely and for a longer 
period. Showy plant for indoor culture. 
Pkt. 30¢; 2 pkts.55¢; 3 pkts. 75¢ 
Perennial Primula, see page 53. 
PENSTEMON — Bearded Tongue 
2525 Giant Floradale Long flower-spikes 
closely set with gloxinia-like blooms in 
many brilliant and varied colors; some are 
prettily edged. Excellent for beds and bor- 
ders. 2 to 3 ft. Perennial in warm sections. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
3796 Utahensis The flowers are tubular, 
lobed and lipped, 1 in. long and 3 in. 
across; delightful shade of lavender-blue. 
Each plant bears from 10 to 15 spikes, 16 to 
18 in. long. May be grown as a perennial in 
mild climates. Fine for garden and cutting. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1.00 
POPPIES, SHIRLEY 
Papaver rhoeas 
Poppies are charming subjects in the gar- 
den because of their brilliantly colored 
flowers and the freedom with which they 4 
are produced. They are easy to growin 
ordinary soil exposed to the sun; seed 
should be sown where intended to flower as 
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early in the spring as the soil can be worked. 
They bloom quickly. Make successional — 
sowings for a continuous display. 1% ft. | 
2618 Improved Single Mixed Large 
single flowers with papery, silk-like petals — 
in dainty tones of pink, salmon, apricot, 
terra cotta, etc.; many shaded and edged > 
with other colors. Golden anthers and 
white centers enhance their beauty. of ph 
Pkt. 10¢; %40z. 40¢; oz. 75¢ — 
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2630 Double Hybrids Double and semi- — 
double blooms in an almost endless variety 
of attractive colors. Many of the flowers are 
delicately suffused with a second tint, which - 
adds so much to their appearance. Choice 
and highly desirable garden subjects. : 
Pkt. 10¢; 4 0z. 40¢; 14 oz. 75 
Perennial Poppies, see page 54. — 
