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Burpee’s Bulbs and Roots — 
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Some of the most beautiful flowering and foliage plants are grown from bulbs.or roots. We offer and describe on this 
and the following pages a most select assortment of the finest, easy-to-grow kinds, for indoor and outdoor culture. - 
“How to grow’’ directions are printed on the bags containing the bulbs. 
At prices quoted, all Flower Bulbs and Roots are sent prepaid in continental U. S. 
GIANT GLOXINIAS 
Make beautiful pot-plants for summer 
and winter culture, the large, open, invert- 
ed, bell-shaped flowers being borne profusely 
above the velvety foliage. Not hardy. 
8873 Blue with white border This showy 
combination of colors is most attractive. 
8865 Violet Blue Rich and lovely shade that is a 
always admired. Velvety-like. 
8853 Bright Red Lively, dazzling and intense 
which accounts for its popularity. 
8867 Scarlet with white border Greatly ad- 
mired for its striking richness and brilliancy. 
8861 Deep Scariet Glowing, velvety red, large, _ | 
showy trumpet shaped blooms. : = 
8855 Pure White Glistening white, no markings. — 
Pleasing contrast to the green foliage. Re 
Any of these separate colors; LARGE BULBS: 
50¢each; 3 for $1.35; 12for $5.00; 25 for $9.50 
8940—§ BULBS, one each of the Bowes 
six separate, lovely colors, ; 4 
value $3.00 for only $2.50 
8941—18 BULBS, three each of the above 
six colors, 18 bulbs in all, 7 00 
value $8.10 for only $ . 
cen ce 8875 Mixed Colors Large bulbs; the best col- | 
Gloxinia, Scarlet with White Border ors for a grand display of summer and winter 
blooms. 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00; 25 for $9.50 
GIANT CANNAS es 
Stately plants with large foliage of tropical appearance and clusters ; 
of massive, well-formed blooms on strong stems. Do best in full sun 
and rich soil. All have green foliage except where noted. Showy 
throughout the summer and fall. Not hardy. We send out dormant, 
2 to 3 eye root divisions and suggest starting them indoors; easy-to- 
grow planting instructions are included with every order. 
8421 Eureka Soft creamy white; of heavy texture. Large,. bold. 434 ft. 
8427 Halli Rich, silvery pink. Low growing, free blooming plants. 3 ft. 
8447 Hungaria Magnificent deep rose-pink flowers; charming. 3% ft. 
8432 Indiana Glowing orange flowers freely borne in large heads. 5 ft. - 
8478 King Humbert Orange-scarlet flowers, bronzy red foliage. 4% ft. 
» 8435 Louis Cayeux Beautiful rose-pink flowers in abundance. 4% ft. 
8434 Richard Wallace Bright canary-yellow flowers; free blooming. 4 ft, 
8476 The Ambassador Cherry-red flowers; rich bronze foliage. 5 ft. 
8416 The President Bright, glowing scarlet; profuse bloomer. 5 ft. yen 
8419 Wintzer’s Colossal Intense scarlet blooms in very large trusses. 5 ft. 
8486 Wyoming Rich orange flowers; stately bronze foliage. 6 ft. ‘ 
8437 Yellow King Humbert Yellow marked with crimson dots. 4% ft. 
Any of the above Giant Cannas: 
40¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.50; 100 for $25.00 
FAIRY OR ZEPHYR LILY 
Zephyranthes ; 
8886 White Beautiful, pure white, lily-like 
flowers measuring 2 in. across. Grows freely 
and quickly. Nice in garden borders; excellent 
to plant in pots or pans for blooming in the 
house. Not hardy. Dwarf, 8 to 12 in. high. 
Alwaysin bloom. Makes the most effective show- 
ing if the bulbs are planted in masses of 12 or 
more, outdoors or indoors. 3for 35¢; 6 for 65¢; 
12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00 
Canna, 
The President 
MADEIRA VINE 
8891 Tiny white flowers in late summer and 
fall. Bright green shiny leaves. Hardy over 
winter if given protection. Grows 15 ft. tall. 
3 for 50¢; 6 for 85¢; 
12 for $1.50; 100 for $11.00 
W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. EES SRR a et 
Where quantities of 100 bulbs are listed, 
you may order 25 or more of the same 
variety at the 100 rate. 
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