Burgess’ Annual 
FLOWER GARDEN 
Whole Season Bloom 
Hundreds of Varieties of Pretty 
Flowers, especially selected with 
colors and types being carefully 
proportioned to produce a constant 
and varied bloom the whole season, 
are contained in this fine mixture. 
Wonderful for cutting garden, bare 
spots in the landscape or to plant 
along fence row. (Pkt. {5ce) (oz. 
50c) (% Ib. $1.50). 
CHINESE WOOL FLOW- 
ER (Childsii). Spectacular 
woolly blooms often 2’ 
around. Plants 2% to 3’, 
Mixture of crimson, white 
and yellow. (Pkt. 5c) 
(% 0%. 45¢e). 
FIRE FEATHER. Fiery 
crimson plumes on 12” 
plants. Free blooming. Good 
a window boxes, (Pkt. 
ys 
PLUMED CELOSIA. Of 
pyramidal growth with bril- 
liant red and yellow plumes 
waving gracefully above the 
plants. 2% to 3’. (Pkt. 
{5ce) (4% oz. 50c). 
Fire Feather 
(See Photo Below) Cristata. This 
free-blooming popular species of Celosia 
does well in light soils that are not 
very rich. Makes a delightful cut 
flower ; keeps borders colorful all sum- 
mer. 
Also attractive in pots. (Pkt. 
(5c) (4% oz. 50c). 
— kody 
BURGESS’ "Special" BLEND 
The Spencers have large, round open flowers of 
extraordinary size, usually measuring 2” across, 
with wavy standards and widespreading wings, a 
very large percentage bearing four of these immense 
blossoms to the stem, which is long and strong, mak- 
ing them of exceptional value for cutting. 
This mixture contains 35 distinct varieties in a 
perfect blend of colors. The color blend is, we be- 
lieve, as near perfection as it is possible to attain. 
(Pkt. 15ce) (Jumbo Pkt. 35c) (oz. 60c) (% Ib. $1.60). 
EARLY FLOWERING SPENCERS 
Our Early-flowering Spencers come into bloom 
from 3 to 4 weeks earlier than the Giants. Valuable 
for greenhouse culture, for outdoor planting in sec- 
tions of the South where later varieties cannot be 
successfully grown, and for early blooms in cool 
climates. Choice mixture of all shades and colors. 
(Pkt. {5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 35¢) (oz. 60c) (% Ib. $1.60). 
Largest flowers of any 
Marigold with real fra- 
grance. Mixture of colors 
from deep orange through 
golden shades of orange and 
yellow, light yellow and 
lemon to delightful prim- 
rose. 4ft. (Pkt. (5c) (Jum- 
bo Pkt. 35e) (% oz. 60c) 
You will find tnat tms 
carefully blended mixture 
of large-flowering Marigolds 
is really EXTRA-special! It 
includes such choice varie- 
ties as‘ Sunset Giants, Mis- 
sion Giants, Crown of Gold 
and Yellow Supreme, Order 
BURGESS SPECIAL MAR- 
1GOLD MIXTURE (Pkt. 
20c) (Jumbo Pkt. 50c). 
in flower. 
15c) (4% 0z. 50c). 
Blooms Constantly 
Choice mixture of yel- 
low, bronze and mahogany 
shades on compact plants 
10 to 12” high. Constantly 
Best on soil 
that is not very rich. (Pkt. 
The Cupid or Dwarf Sweet 
Peas are excellent for bed- 
ding and borders; form a line 
of emerald green foliage a 
little over a foot wide and 8 
in. high, and from June until 
late summer are literally a 
sheet of bloom. All the best 
eolors and shades mixed. 
(Pkt. 20c) (Jumbo Pkt. 50c) 
(oz. 75e) (% Ib. $2.00). 
TAGETES SIGNATA 
PUMILA. This dwarf, 
free-flowering flower grows 
only 8” tall and is just 
right for edgings, borders 
and beds. Fern-like foliage 
makes it ideal background 
for bright golden-yellow 
blooms. (Pkt. 15c) (4% 0z. 
50c). : ; 
1 Pkt. Balcony 
1 Pkt. Miniatures 
25c) (Jumbo Pkt. 60c). 
PETUNIA COLLECTION 
= 1 Pkt. Triumph of the 
4 Giants 
All 3 only 55c 
CUTHBERTSON > 
Heat-Resistant 
The spring-flowering Cuth- 
bertsons come into bloom half- 
way between the Early Flower- 
ing and Giant Spencer types. 
The blooms are not quite so 
large, but they bloom more pro- 
fusely. Stout stems are ex- 
tremely long and fine for cut- 
ting. They have the ability to 
resist heat and continue bloom- 
ing all summer long. A com- 
plete range of colors. Mixed 
colors (Pkt. 20c) (Jumbo Pkt. 
50c) (oz. 75c) (%4 Ib. $2.00). 
Good for Cutting 
Orange, yellow and lemon yellow 
flowers 4 to 5 inches across on stems 
long enough for cutting. Vigorous 
plants 18” high. (Pkt. {5c) (Jumbo 
Pkt. 35c) (% oz. 70c) 
a fine mixture of All Double Mari- 
golds, including golden-orange and 
-bright lemon colors. Flowers at least 
214” across on stiff stems 30” high, 
with attractive foliage. Very wonder- 
ful cutting flower, as well as being 
perfect in the garden. (Pkt. 15c) (% 
oz. 60c). 
BEDDING | 
PETUNIAS 
FLAMING VELVET > 
Velvety, deep mahogany- 
red with a luster of scarlet. 
Magnificent, large, single 
blossoms in great profusion. 
Semi-compact plants. (Pkt. 
25c) (Jumbo Pkt. 60c) 
Bedding Mixture 
A splendid mixture of 
single bedding varieties. 
(Pkt. 15c) (Jumbo Pkt. 
35c) (4 oz. 60c). 
The largest of the single Petunias. 
Flowers often measure 7” 
Gorgeous colors and markings. This 
is the one the florists prefer. (Pkt. 
Across. 
FIRECHIEF > 
The brilliant fiery-red 
Petunia. Its dwarf, compact 
habit makes it ideal for 
border or bed. (Pkt. 25c) 
(Jumbo Pkt. 60c). 
DAINTY LADY p> 
A distinct new color in 
Petunias. Delicate golden- 
yellow single flowers of 
medium size, beautifully 
fringed and produced in gen- 
erous quantities on neat 
compact, semi-dwarf plants. 
(Pkt. 30c) (Jumbo Pkt. 75c). 
CELESTIAL ROSEP 
This dwarf, compact deep- 
rose Petunia is the best of 
Best type for porch boxes, 
hanging baskets, beds, ter- 
races or rockery. Big 3” 
blooms borne so_ profusely 
they cover the plant all sea- 
son. Mixture of colors includ- 
ing velvety purple, brilliant 
rose-pink, pure white, etc. 
(Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 35c¢) 
(% oz. 75c). 
Neat, compact, large ball- 
shaped plants 6 to 8” high 
and 8” in diameter, literally 
smothered with blooms. One 
plant will often carry as many 
as 25 to 30 blossoms at one 
time. Indispensable for bor- 
ders, boxes, pots and bed- 
ding. All colors mixed. (Pkt. 
25c) (Jumbo Pkt. 60c). 
This giant-flowered All- 
America winner was listed for 
the first time last year and 
has become one of our most 
popular petunias. It is truly 
redder than red. It grows 
about 13” high and holds its 
red color even under shady 
conditions. 2% to 3” blooms. 
(Pkt. 50c) (Jumbo Pkt. $1.25). 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co., Galesburg, Michigan 
all the pinks. Its huge 
blooms are a brilliant sight 
all summer, and they do 
not fade. (Pkt. 25c) (Jum- 
bo Pkt. 60c). 
BEDDING PETUNIA 
COLLECTION — 1 Pkt. 
each of 4 Bedding Petu- 
nias above only 90c. 
