CALENDULA 
Pot Marigold (a) 
Blooms freely in early summer and continues 
into fall, requiring little care to grow to per- 
18 to 24 inches high. May also be 
fection. 
planted in fall. 
Campfire improved. A very deep strong 
orange with distinct scarlet sheen on 
upper side of each petal. Blooms are flat 
across top, 4 inches in diameter. Pkt. 15c. 
New Sunshine Calenduvia Chrysantha. A 
clear Buttercup yellow with loosely ar- 
ranged petals, incurved at the center, 
and reflexed at the edges. The foot-long 
stems are strong and wiry. Pkt. 15c. 
Large, fuli double 
blooms with long petals, arranged loosely 
to form a ball. About 16” tall, with huge 
flowers of lemon, apricot and persimmon 
Pacific Beauties. 
shades, often attractively tipped. 
resistant. Mixed Pkt. 25c. 
CLARKIA 
Finest Double Mixed The dainty 
double flowers somewhat resemble those 
of the flowering almond. Does best in sec- 
tions where summers do not get too hot. 
Salmon, pink, mauve, rose, carmine, pur- 
ple, white and shades of red mixed. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; 402. 50¢; 4 oz. 85¢ 
COCKSCOMB 
Giant Piumed or Tall Feathered 
Showy, well-branched plants, each branch 
crowned with iong, silky, feathery plumes. 
Effective in beds and borders; useful for 
cutting. Very free blooming. 214 to 3 ft. 
Mixed Colors Varied shades of red 
and yellow mixed. Makes a grand showing 
and is always sure to attract attention. 
Pkt. 10¢; %oz.50¢; % oz. 95¢ 
Crested Cockscomb 
(Celosia cristata) 
The name “Cockscomb” applies particu- 
larly to this group, for the flower heads, as 
will be seen from the picture above, surely 
have a resemblance to the form of a rooster’s 
comb. These do best in light soil. 
Dwerf Mixed (nana) Many fine 
shades of yellow, orange, crimson, purple, 
rose and red in mixture. The large flower 
heads or combs are much used when dried’ 
for winter decoration in the home. 10 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; %oz. 60¢; '% oz. $1.10 
FORGET-ME-NOTS 
Cynoglossum 
Graceful, loose sprays of large forget-me-not- 
like flowers are freely produced throughout 
the summer on strong plants. Splendid for 
garden. Of easiest culture; stands heat. 
1895 Firmament All-America Bronze Medal 
Winner. Dwarf plants, 15 in. high, covered 
with bright indigo-blue fiowers for a long 
time during the summer. A “‘blue’’ gem for 
dwarf borders, edgings and rock gardens. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% 0z. 45¢; % oz. 85¢ 
RICINUS — Castor Oil Bean 
Magnificent, tall, large-leaved plants of 
tropical appearance, succeeding in a warm, 
sunny location. Beautiful for backgrounds. 
Mixed A wonderful assortment of 
the finest varieties, with large ornamental 
leaves in green, red and bronze. 8 to 10 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢ 
A Blower for 
Euery Spot 
Heat a 
Cosmos 
Early flowering, blooming in about 12 weeks from sowin 
5 inches across, with heavy fluted petals. Height 
flowers can be obtained. 
DAZZLER. Very rich, deep crimson. 
PINK. A delightful rose-pink selection. 
Sensation 
Cosmos, 
Radiance 
g. The flowers are very large, 4 to 
about 4 feet. By disbudding, enormous 
RADIANCE, Deep rose with rich crimson zone. 
SENSATION SPECIAL MIXED, 
Eacn of the above, pktf., 25c; 3 pkts. for 65¢ 
FIESTA. 2% ft. All America Silver Medal 1952. 
Flowers of bright gold striped with scarlet are borne, 
on dwarf bushy plants. Blooms are similar in form 
to Yellow Flare, semi-double with ruffled petals, 
and are freely borne all summer, following an early 
start. A good border subject and attractive cut 
flower. Pkt., 25c. 
ORANGE FLARE, 3 ft. Well-branched plants, 
bearing showy golden orange, flowers in about 3 
months from seed, blooming with increasing free- 
dom until killing frost. Sow outdoors when soil is 
warm, or indoors with bottom heat of 70 degrees. 
Seed germinates in 8 days. Give full sun. Pkt., 15c. 
YELLOW FLARE. 3 ft. Bright clear yellow. The 
single flowers are about 244 in. across, produced in 
abundance. Delightful when used in flower arrange- 
ments. Give same cultural care as Orange Flare. 
Pkt., 25c. 
AQUILEGIA—columbine 
Mrs. Scott Elliot? Hybrids Mar- 
velous array of splendid colors, ranging 
through shades of lavender, orchid, mauve, 
blue, purnle, yellow, pink, red, etc. 
Pkt. 30¢; 46 oz. $1.00; 1% oz. $1.85 
Bive Shades Vary from light blue, 
mid-blue, deep blue to the darkest purple. 
Pkt. 25¢; We oz. 75¢; % oz. $1.40 
HEUCHERA —Coral Bells 
Sanguinee Hybrids Dainty white, 
pink, rose, and crimson bell-shaped blooms 
on graceful, slender spikes 12 to 18 in. long 
from June until September. Fine for bor- 
der, rock garden and lovely for cutting. 
Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; ie oz. $1.50 
COREOPSIS—Golden Wave 
One of the most popular and easiest grown 
hardy plants. Blooms profusely from May 
until autumn if flowers are not allowed to 
go to-seed. Will flower the first year if seed 
is sown early. Showy in the border, fine for 
cutting. Vigorous growing; drought resist- 
ant. Grows in any soil, but does best in 
moderately fertilized, light loam in full sun. 
From 2 to 3 ft. high except Maritima which 
grows 3 ft. tall. Nice in mixed borders, espe- 
cially with blue salvia, delphinium, cen- 
taurea montana, anchusa, scabiosa, etc. 
*Grandifiora Double Beautifully 
formed double and semi-double bright 
golden yellow flowers on long, stiff stems. 
Pkt. 20¢; Y%oz.60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
Aquilegia, Burpee’s Best Hybrids 
GYPSOPHILA 
Annual Baby’s Breath 
Well-known, open, vell-shaped blooms used 
so much for mixing with other flowers in 
bouquets and vases. Easy to grow in any 
soil. Blooms quickly; make several sowings 
two weeks apart for continuous display 
Searle? Distinct, showy color. 20 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z-60¢; 1/2 oz. $1.10 
King of the Market Plants are 
rugged and upright in growth, bearing 
many sprays filled with very large, pure 
white flowers. Early bloomer. 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; %%40z. 40¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
Perennial Gypsophila, 
Paniculata Single Tiny white 
flowers on slender stems are produced so 
freely as to give the plant a mist-like effect. 
Blooms during June and July. Ali panicu- 
lata types are valuable for mixing with 
other flowers in the fresh state and they can 
be dried for winter use. Grows 2% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; Wc oz. 50¢; % oz. 95¢ 
Paniculata Double © Small, double 
white blooms in much branched panicles 
during June and July. The multitude of 
tiny flowers per stem add grace and light- 
ness when mixed with other blooms in 
vases and bouquets. Grow 3 ft. high. 
Pkt. 25¢; %46 oz. 75¢; % oz. $1.40 
