, CORNFLOWERS —techete Buttons 
a 
Centaurea cyanusa 
Plants grow 2 to 23% ft. tall, and if faded flowers are kept cut will produce large double Var 1708 
blooms on long stems throughout the summer. F ine for beds, borders and cutting. In, Pils at 
some localities they are called Ragged Sailor, Ragged Robin, Bluet or Blue Bottle. Pht. 1 Se 
1708 Blue Boy = True cornflower- 
blue shade that is always popular. 
1728 Pinkie Exquisite light pink. 
1736 Red Boy Deep glowing red. 
1737 Snow Man Glistening white. 
Any of the above Cornflowers: 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 45¢; 14 oz. 85¢ 
1885 Special Mixture The above 
four varieties in a grand mixture. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4 0z. 40¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
Four Choice 
Cornflowers 
Blue Boy, Red Boy, 
Pinkie and Snow Man 
4713—SPECIAL: One 
pkt. of each, 
value 60¢ for only 50¢ 
1738 Old Glory Bachelor's Buttons This mixture of red, white 
and blue cornflowers is ideally suited for a patriotic and glorious display 
in the garden or for cutting. Pkt. 25¢; 1% oz. 65¢; 14 oz. $1.20 
Dwarf Double Cornflowers Ri 
1882 Jubilee Gem A/l-A merica Silver Medal 
Winner. Bushy, compact plants, 1 ft. tall covered 
with large, double, dark blue flowers; fine for 
edgings, borders, rock gardens and pots. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.10 
Centaurea Americana 
1878 Lilac The plants grow 3 ft. tall and pro- 
duce a great display of mammoth-size, thistle- 
like blooms during July and August. The indi- 
vidual flowers measure about 4 in. across when 
fully expanded. They are composed of long, deli- 
cate lilac-blue petals; for garden and cutting. 
The largest of all annual centaureas and easily 
grown in any good soil with minimum care. 
Pkt. 25¢; %40z. 65¢; 1% oz. $1.25 
Perennial Centaurea, page 51. 
1878 Centaurea Americana Pht. 25¢ 
Sweet Sultans — Centaurea imperialis 
Most desirable for garden decoration and cutting. Bloom freely for many weeks during the 
summer, The long-stemmed, sweet-scented flowers are exquisitely fringed and graceful. 
1876 Giant All Colors Mixed Glorious 
2752 Yellow (Suaveolens) Exquisite, rich 
mixture of very large flowers; some have 
centers different in color from the outer 
petals. Sure to attract attention. 3 ft. tall. 
V4, oz. 45¢; 
Pkt. 15¢; Y oz. 85¢ 
Steel Trellis 
Sturdily constructed trellises made from 16- 
gauge channel steel dipped in heavy outside 
gloss white enamel. Far superior to wood 
for durability and upkeep. Light in weight. 
Shipped prepaid from factory. We offer two 
types as pictured—the straight and the 
fan shaped. 
Burpee Straight Trellis 
The two outside uprights are 1% in. wide, 
center upright 34 in. wide. Shipped knocked 
down, complete with bolts and instructions 
for assembling in a few minutes. 7 ft. high, 
24 in. wide. 9539 — prepaid $5.25 each 
Burpee Fan Shaped Trellis 
Made of same materials as above but fan 
shaped with top spread of 54 in., 7 ft. high. 
Shipped partly assembled —a few minutes 
_only required to have ready for use. 
9540 —prepaid $6.00 each 
pure yellow, sweet scented flowers; of the 
same lovely form but slightly smaller than 
giant sweet sultans. Profuse. 14 ft. 
Pkt.15¢; 1%40z.75¢; 1% oz. $1.25 
1876 Giant Sweet Sidtans Pht. 15¢ 
SUMMER CHRYSANTHEMUMSe 
Of the easiest culture, doing best in fairly 
heavy soil. The plants bloom profusely 
during the summer and fall, especially in 
sections where summers are not too hot. 
1894 Yellowstone Intense sulphur-yel- 
low double flowers of the finest form are 
freely borne on good, straight stems. The 
color is most appealing and the shape of the 
flowers is distinct. Favorite chrysanthemum 
for garden and cutting. Grows 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 25¢; 1% oz. 85¢; 14 oz. $1.60 
1896 Finest Single Mixed (Painted 
Daisies) Many of the large flowers are of 
one color, but most of them are beautifully 
zoned or ringed with multi-colored bands 
that are strikingly beautiful. 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; Ygoz.40¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
1903 Coronarium Double Mixed 
Button-shaped, double blooms, 114 in, 
across, in white and shades of yellow. 18 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
Perennial Chrysanthemums, page 54. 
Quick-growing climber with attractive, 
trumpet-shaped flowers, 1 to 1% in. across, 
the petals of which form a perfect star. 
Excellent for training on porches, trellises, 
string or poles. Foliage is fine, fern-like, rich 
green and against which the white or scar- 
let flowers stand out in bold relief. Blooms 
profusely from July until fall! 10 ft. 
1896 Chrysanthemum, Single Mixed Pht. 15¢ 
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CYPRESS VINEs— Dainty vine with feathery leaves and starry flowers 
2919 Scarlet Very rich, bright scarlet. 
Pkt. 20¢; 4, 0z. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
2921 White A charming variety. 
Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
2923 Mixed Scarlet and white flowers 
in contrast to the graceful, slender leaves. 
Pkt. 15¢; %4o0z.50¢; 1% oz. 95¢ 
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