a—annual. Of one season’s duration from 
=, seed to maturity and death. Sow seed 
indoors or in hot-bed and transplant later 
or sow directly outdoors after danger of 
frost is past. They bloom the first year 
from seed. 
b—biennial. Of two seasons’ duration 
from seed to maturity and death. Sow 
setd in open ground from June until 
~ August, and transplant; plants’ live 
,through the Winter and flower the fol- 
': lowing season, then die. 
: gr—greenhouse plant. Should be grown 
AGERATUM qt in greenhouse or conservatory only. 
Universally popular blue flower for beds 
and edging; also greenhouse Winter flow- 
ering. Thrives in any soil, in sun or 
partial shade, Spring to frost blooming. 
Biue Ball W. F. Improved Strain. Uni- 
form, even, compact, 4 in. plants. of 
richest shade of blue; long blooming. 
Pkts. 15¢ and 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.00 
Fairy Pink. Soft salmon-rose_ pink; 
LOVE L ys noe ee aes Pkt. 25c¢ 
Midget Blue (S.M., A.A.S., 1940). Com- 
pact, azure blue, 3 in. 
Pkt. 25c; Large Pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
Fiustprook 
(Snapdragon) 
Hower Soods 
ABBREVIATIONS USED 
p—perennial. Of three or more seasons’ 
duration. Sow seed through June until 
August, and transplant; plants. live 
through the Winter and flower for a 
number of years. Protection should be {| 
used on the half hardy types during the 
Winter. 
cl—climbing plant or vine. 
ra—rockery annual. Especially adapt- 
able to rockeries. 
rp—rockery perennial. Especially adapt- : 
able to rockeries. 
cf—cut flower. 
Little Gem ra. 
ALYSSUM (Madwort) a-p'% 
A dainty flower for edging beds, carpet- 
ing borders or rockeries. : 
rant; continuous bloomer in any soil. 
Withstands drought. 
Snow Cloth (new 1940). a 
selection; compact..Pkt. 15c; % oz. 75c 
Carpet of Snow. “Select Strain” a. White, 
ee PKty LOC OZ sOUG 
White. erect and compact, 
spreading, 3 in. 
Violet Queen (New 1941). 
deep shade of violet. 
Dwarf, compact, 
Uniform, frag- 
Excellent new 
Dar Lib eka eteeerctencl cheveesteroiors Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 50c 
Saxatile Compactum ». Golden yellow, 
128in’ See Pkts. sib eeand s2becretZn oz. aoc 
A very rich 
Sweetly scented. 
neat plants are free 
flowering. Pkts. 15c and 25c; %4 oz. $1.00 
TETRA SNAP (Tetraploid). 77 
New 1949 Finger-thick stems that hold. 
erect 12” flower spikes with huge, 
ruffled florets; almost as large as green- 
house snaps. Almost never crippled with 
rust; nor crooked. Full range of colors, 
Gorgeously beautiful flowers, all Summer bloomers, easily grown. For 
borders, bedding or greenhouse. Magnificent cutflowers. Sown indoors or 
out; don’t cover seeds, spray water on and protect against sun and 
drouth; cover flat with burlap and keep in cool place. Expose to sun and 
air after seed has sprouted; when 3 inches, pinch out top set of leaves. 
many veined. For a show in the garden 
or as a cutflower. Finest outdoor Snap 
on the market. 8 ft. Mixed colors. 
U.S.D.A. No. 16. Deep salmon-pink, 
U.S.D.A. No. 11. Rich clear rose. 
Mixture. PKts. 25c and 
ARCTOTIS (4frican Daisy) a 
Fine cutflower, 36 in. 
Grandis. Showy, 2 in., blue-eyed white 
daisy with lilac reverse; blooms Summer 
to frost.....Pkts. 10c and 20c; % oz. 50c 
Hybrids. Charming new shades of 
orange and red, 2% in. to 3 inch across, 
\ 12 inch high, fine for borders. ..Pkt. 25c 
y 
Ml 
23-25 Warren Street 
SUPER GIANTS 
MAXIMUM GRANDIFLORA 32” 
The largest flowers, well formed, 2 in. to 
2% in. across, heavy stems, exceptional 
cutflower, ideal for the border. 
Alaska (Snowflake). White. 
Apple Blossom. Rosy-pink and white. 
Campfire. Luminous scarlet. 
Canary Bird. Canary yellow. 
Copper King. Burnished copper; golden 
blotch on lip, exquisite. 
Loveliness. Soft rose-pink. 
Pink Sensation (new ’39). Lovely pure 
pink, tube & lip, large & frilled.Pkt. 35c 
Red Cross. Crimson. 
Velvet Giant. (B.M., A.A.S., 1947) vel- 
vety textured crimson. 
Yellow Giant. The deepest vellow. 
Pkts. each 25c and 50c 
Collection Any 5 vars. $1.00 and $2.00 
Burnett’s Mixture ............ Pkt. 20c¢ 
SUPER MAJESTIC 
Longer and larger flower spikes, slightly 
taller; superlative cutflower, excellent 
bedder, good greenhouse sort; 20 in. 
Autumn Shades. Orange and buff-pink. 
Dainty. Delightful soft pink, very early. 
Harmony. Terra cotta, yellow & rose. 
Orange Shades. 
Red Rocket. Bright red. 
Rose Sensation. The richest, most charm- 
ing rose pink imaginable. 
Royal Crimson. Rich velvety garnet. 
Pkts. each 25c¢ and v(0e¢ 
Collections 7 vars. $1.50 and $3.00 
Burnett’s Mixture ....Pkts. 20c and 35c 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN 7. 
TALL LARGE FLOWERED 
(Majus Grandiflora) 30” 
Graceful long stemmed spikes, large 
flowers closely placed; fine for cutting. 
Cherry Rose. Startling brilliant deep 
cherry-rose. Uniform. Pkt. 25c 
Padre. A rich glistening crimson. 
Pinkie. Clear pink. 
Rosalie (B.M., A.A.S., 1940). Intense 
rose-pink, suffused amber. 
Reveille. Deep luminous yellow with the 
upper lip toning to a lighter lemon. 
Scarlet Defiance. 
Shasta. Pure white. 
Yellow Jacket. Clear deep yellow. 
Pkts. each 15c and 35c 
Collections 5 varieties 60c 
Collections 5 large Pkts. $1.50 
Burnett’s Mixture..... Pkts. 15c and 25c 
Semi-Tall Large Flowered 
(Nanum Grandiflorum) 18” 
Intermediate height and bushy growth 
suit them admirably for bedding. Flow- 
ere ane large and stems sufficiently long 
o cut. 
Burnett’s Mixture ............. PkKty 15¢ 
COLOSSAL STRAIN (Colossal Snaps) 
3’ stems filled with very large Pkt. 25c 
GREENHOUSE FORCING 
SNAPDRAGONS 
New York 7, N. Y. 
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