Showy MARIGOLDS 
MAMMOTH MUM. All-America Winner. The 
largest of the Chrysanthemum-flowered Mari- 
golds, fluffy ball-like, sulphur-yellow blooms, in- 
tricately intertwined in true Mum form. A fine 
cut flower. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
GLITTERS. Our All-America Bronze Medal Win- 
ner for 1951. Fluffy, Chrysanthemumlike, sharp 
canary-yellow flowers, 3 in. and more across are 
freely produced on long strong stems contin- 
uously from early in the summer until frost. 
Bushy, erect plants, 3 ft. tall. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; Vg oz., 50c; 4 oz., 90c. 
MARIGOLD GIGANTEA, SUNSET GIANTS 
MIXED. Claimed to produce the largest Mari- 
golds ever known. Flowers are loosely formed, 
full centered, with broad, heavy, overlapping 
petals. Colors range from deep orange to iemon- 
yellow. Plants 3 to 4 feet high, blooming in 
profusion; comes about 75 to 80 per cent dou- 
ble. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 1% oz., 50c. 
TALL AFRICAN DOUBLE. (30 in.) 
Lemon Queen. Soft lemon-yellow. 
Pkt., 10c; 1/4 oz., 35c; Y o7., 65c. 
Prince of Orange. Extra double large golden orange, 
showy. Pkt., 10c; 1/4 02z., 35c; oz., 65c. 
African Tall Double, Mixed. A mixture for beds 
and for cutting. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 35c; Y% oz., 65c. 
New Crown of Gold, Odorless foliage Marigold. A 
brand new kind of Marigold—Chrysanthemum- 
like flower. The flowers are delightfully sweet 
scented, with beautiful green foliage. Entirely 
odorless. Color bright golden orange. 
Kkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
GUINEA GOLD 
New Carnation-Flowered Marigold (Bodger‘s Re- 
selected). The richest, purest orange-gold imagin- 
able. The formation of the blooms is less con- 
ventional but decidedly more artistic than that of 
all other Marigolds. The flowers resemble Giant 
Carnations more than Marigolds. Easy to grow. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 25c; Y oz., 40c. 
Dwarf Varieties 
Dwarf Gigantea, Pot O’ Gold. Dwarf, compact, 
well balanced plants, loosely formed double 
blooms. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 35ce; Y2 oz., 65c. 
DWARF FRENCH DOUBLE BUTTERBALL. 10 
in. The name fits this pretty edging variety of 
canary-yellow. It grows in a mound covered with 
14-inch globular blossoms. Early and continuous 
flowering, excellent for ribbon planting or pot 
plants. Pkt., 15c. 
DWARF FRENCH DOUBLE (12 in.) 
New Dwarf French Marigold, Harmony. Charming 
blooms with cushionlike centers of fluted deep 
cut golden orange petals, surrounded by several 
rows of reddish brown outer petals. Very early 
and free flowering. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 25c. 
Dwarf French Mixed. Includes many others besides 
those listed. 
Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 25c; Y oz., 40c; oz., 65c. 
BURPEE’S RED AND GOLD HYBRIDS 
Hybrids between African and French Marigolds. 
Flowers grow 214 to 3 in. across; some are solid 
red, others yellow while many are delightful com- 
binations of red and gold. Plants grow 1% ft. tall; 
come into bloom early and continue to bear pro- 
fusely until frost. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 500; 2 pkts., 95c; 3 pkts., $1.35. 
Ricinus - Castor Oil Bean 
Showy ornamental plants doing well in a warm 
sunny location. Of considerable height and trop- 
ical appearance. 
Zanzibarensis. Of enormous growth. 12 to 14 ft. 
high. Rich green leaves. 2% ft. across. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 4 ozs., 95c. 
Rose Moss - Portulaca 
For Dry Borders 
Cup-shaped blooms in very brilliant and gor- 
geous colors. 
All Double Mixed. New. This premium mixture of 
Portulaca produces practically all double flow- 
ers. Exceptional color range. Superior. 
kt. 25c; 3 pkts., 60c. 
Single Mixed. An extra fine strain with very large 
blossoms and splendid colors. 
kt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Salvia - Scarlet Sage 
? Brilliant flower spikes from late summer until 
rost. 
America or Globe of Fite. Scarlet-red; unusually 
free bloomer. 15 in. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c. 
Bonfire or Clara Bedman. Scarlet-red; very erect 
and globular. 2 ft. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c. 
Salpiglossis 
(Painted Tongue—Velvet Flower) 
Exceedingly showy plants growing 2! feet tall 
and blooming continuously throughout the summer 
and fall. The large trumpet-shaped blooms come 
in a number of rich velvety colors. 
Large Flowered Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Scabiosa - Mourning Bride 
Have perfectly double flowers, are useful for cut- 
ting and they are gracefully borne upon long slender 
stems well above the foliage, and make a beautiful 
cut flower. Height 2 feet. 
Imperial Hybrid. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
Isaac House Hybrids. Perennial. Flowers 2! in. 
across, on long stems and with most beautiful 
colors. Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 35c. 
New! Cuthbertson 
Strain SWEET PEAS 
This fine strain is replacing the older strains be- 
cause of their earliness combined with good stems 
and exceptional flowers. 
Billy. Bright cerise-rose on salmon. 
Coline. Vivid intense scarlet. 
Danny. Brilliant deep marine-blue. 
Janet. Large frilled white; long stems. 
Lois. Light rose-pink. 
Prices, above named sorts, Pkt., 10c; 
VY, oz., 20c; 0z., 35c; 14 lb., 95c; Ib., $3.50. 
New! CUTHBERTSON 
Sweet Peas 
Bred to endure high temperatures, varieties 
of this strain continue to grow and produce 
flowers long after high summer heat has caused 
other strains to fail. It is strongly recommended 
for sections where spring comes late, and there 
is not time for other strains to bear a normal 
crop of flowers before hot weather arrives. 
Mixed Cuthbertson Strain. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 
20c; oz., 35c; 14 Ib., 95c. 
Giant Ruffled 
SWEET PEAS 
Spencer Strain 
Large, ruffled Spencers selected for brilliance and 
size—a hand selected assortment of highest quality. 
Pkt., 8c; % oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 
14 Ib., 750; Ib., $1.90. 
The Burpee Blend Mixture 
Carefully composed blend or mixture of the very 
finest Sweet Peas, including all the best colors 
represented in the right quantity of each for a 
wonderful display in the garden and for cutting. 
Pkt., 15c; Y% oz., 350; 0z., 60c; 
VY, Ib., $2.00; 1 Ib., $3.75. 
Thunbergia (Black-Eyed Susan) 
Rapid growing annual climbers, making a pretty 
vine for trellises, fences, rock-work, etc. Also for 
window boxes, hanging baskets and vases. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
Forget-Me-Not - Myosotis 
The Alpestris varieties bloom in April and are 
largely used for bedding and borders, while other 
varieties bloom in May and continue until frost. 
Height 1 foot. 
Alpestris, Mixed. Many fine colors. Pkt., 10c. 
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum). Rich blue. 
Pkt., 10c. 
b) 
Four O’clocks (Mirabitis Jalapa) 
A favorite showy annual for beds and borders or 
for planting in front of the porch or alongside the 
house. Bloom freely July until frost. 
Mixed. 2 feet tall, with flowers in many fine colors. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
Gaillardia (erennial) 
Showy and free blooming; remarkable for the 
brilliancy, profusion and size of flowers, continuing 
in bloom all summer. Fine for bedding, borders 
and cutting. 
Grandiflora Hybrids Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Burgundy. The reddest Gaillardia; some flowers 
slightly tipped yellow. Pkt., 150; 2 pkts., 25c. 
Gypsophila-Baby’s Breath 
Produces a profusion of open, bell-shaped 
flowers on plants growing 10 to 15 in. tall. Grows 
quickly. Grandiflora White. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. 
Gypsophila (erennial) 
Double-Flowering Paniculata. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
Helichrysum 
(Mixed Double Strawflowers) 
A wonderful mixture that has been carefully 
blended from nine colors. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
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Gaillardia 
Marigold 
Rose Moss 
Sweet Peas 
