BURGESS' "Special" BLEND 
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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. 15¢e) (Jumbo Pkt. 35c) (oz. 60c) (14 Ib. $1.60). 
EARLY FLOWERING SPENCERS 
Choose These for Early Bloom 
way between the Early Floy 
ing and Giant Spencer t 
The blooms are not -quite g 
large, but they bloom more pro- 
fusely. Stout stems are ex 
tremely long and fine for cub) 
ting. They have the ability to” 
The Cupid or Dwarf Sweet 
Peas are excellent for bed- 
ding ‘and borders ; form a line 
i ‘ emerald green foliage a = s : 
Our Early-flowering Spencers come into bloom ge rae Nas aa 8 resist heat and continue 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 
in. high, and from June until 
late summer are literally a 
sheet of bloom. All the best 
colors and shades mixed. (Pkt. 
ing all summer long. A com © 
plete range of colors. Mixed 
colors (Pkt. 15¢) (Jumbo Pkt,” 
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climates. Choice mixture of all shades and colors. 5c) (Jumbo. Pkt. 35c) (oz. 35c) (oz. 70¢c) =G@aaib $1.90). 
(Pkt. 15e) (Jumbo Pkt. 35c) (oz. 60c) (%4 Ib. $1.60). — 70c) (% Ib. $1.90). ae 
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Largest flowers of any a = 
Marigold with real _fra- 
grance. Mixture of colors rC¢ b 
from deep orange through < ma N EN Bian > 
golden shades of orange and . . 
yellow, light yellow and Finest for Cutting 
lemon to delightful prim- Orange, yellow and lemon yellow 
rose. 4 ft. (Pkt. (5c) (Jum- flowers 4 to 5 inches across on stems 
bo Pkt. 35¢) (44 oz. 60c). long enough for cutting. Vigorous plants 
18” high. (Pkt. {5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 35¢) 
(% oz. 70c). 
TAGETES SIGNATA 
You will find that this 
Most Attractive Foliage 
carefully blended mixture ; PUMILA. This dwarf, 
os aol Ae A Lata Blooms Constantly free-flowering flower grows A fine mixture of All Double Mari- 
i cliides ea GGhweh Gis Saye Choice mixture of yel- only 8” tall and is just golds, including golden-orange and 
right for edgings, borders 
and beds. Fern-like foliage 
makes it ideal background 
bright lemon colors. Flowers at least 
212” across on stiff stems 30” high, 
with: attractive foliage. Very wonder- 
low, bronze and mahogany 
shades on compact plants 
10 to 12” high. Constantly 
ties as Sunset Giants and 
Mission Giants. 
BURGESS SPECIAL MAR- 
Aaa 8 eX TERE (Pkt. in flower. Best on soil for bright golden-yellow ful cutting flower, as well as being 
le) (Jumbo Pkt. 50c). that is not very rich. (Pkt. blooms. (Pkt. {5¢) (% 0z. perfect in the garden. (Pkt. (5c) 
15c) (1% oz. 50c). 50c). (% 02. 60c). 
KKK 
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). : 
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. {5e) (oz. 
50c) (% Ib. $1.50). 
PETUNIA COLLECTION 
1 Pkt. Balcony 
1 Pkt. Miniatures 
1 Pkt. Triumph of the 
Giants 
All 3 only 55c 
Bedding Mixture 
A splendid mixture of 
single bedding varieties. | 
(Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. | 
CHINESE WOOL 
FLOWER (Childsii). 
Spectacular woolly 
blooms often 2’ around. 
Plants 2% to 3’. Mixture 
of crimson, white and 
yellow. (Pkt. (0c). 
FIRE FEATHER. 
Fiery crimson plumes on 
12” plants. Free bloom- 
ing. Good for window 
boxes. (Pkt. 20c). 
PLUMED- CELOSIA. 
Of pyramidal growth 
with brilliant red and 
yellow plumes waving 
gracefully above the 
plants. 2% to 3’. (Pkt. 
15ce) (4% oz. 50c). 
They're 6” Across 
2 The largest of the Single Petunias. 
Flowers often measure 6” across. 
Gorgeous colors and markings. This 
is the one the florists prefer. (Pkt 
25e) (Jumbo Pkt. 60c). 
This giant-flowered All- 
America winner was listed / 
for the first time in 1953 
and has become one of our a ; 
most popular petunias. It is ~ “7% 
truly redder than red. It : 
grows about 13” high and 
holds its red color even ‘ 
under shady conditions. 2% om 
to 3” blooms. (Pkt, 50c) = j 
(Jumbo Pkt. $1.25). 
DAINTY LADY >» 
A distinct new color in 
Petunias. Delicate golden- 
yellow single flowers of yr 
medium size, beautifully ty 
fringed and produced in 
generous quantities on neat - 
compact, semi-dwarf plants. 
(Pkt. 30c) (Jumbo Pkt. 75¢). 
Fire Feather 
(See Photo Below) Celosia 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. 
l5c) (4% oz. 50c). 
BEDDING PETUNIA f 
COLLECTION—1 Pkt. oa 
each of Flaming Velvet, 4 
Firechief, 
Best type for porch boxes, 
Neat, compact, large ball- 
Here is the original fiery- 
Dainty 
Rose only 
4 
Lady F’ 
hanging baskets, beds, ter- shaped plants 6 to 8” high red Petunia that swept the and Celestial ie 
races or rockery. Big 3” and 8” in diameter, literally All-America Selections in 1949 ave. 
blooms borne so profusely pape wie blooms. One with more points than any 
they cover the plant all sea- plant will often carry as many other flower. Its flowers are F) 
son. Mixture of colors includ- as 25 to 30 blossoms at one not as red or as lara gr: CELESTIAL ROSE> fee 
ing velvety purple, brilliant time. Indispensable for bor- Comanche, but it is still one This dwarf, compact deep- . 
rose-pink, pure white, etc. ders, boxes, pots and_bed- of the most popular. It isideal rose Petunia is the best of ~ 
(Pkt. {5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 35e) ding. All colors mixed. (Pkt. for the border or for beds, all the pinks. Its huge % 
(4% 0%. 75¢). 
20c) (Jumbo Pkt. 50c). 
(Pkt. 25c) (Jumbo Pkt. 60c). 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co., Galesburg, Michigan 
blooms are a brilliant sight 
all summer, and they do 
not fade. (Pkt. 25¢) (Jum- 
bo Pkt. 60c). 
