CARNATION—Orange Sherbert 
background, 
Large, 
Striking, orange apricot 
striped and flushed with scarlet. 
fragrant, clover-scented blooms. 
Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $2.00 
Three 
1956 Novelties 
AGERATUM—Blue Mink 
Tetraploid Ageratum of outstanding vigor. 
Plants are compact and even in habit. Fine 
for edging and groups in the border. 
(See this page for price) 
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SALVIA—Fireworks 
Exceptionally early flowering strain of 
“Scarlet Sage.” 
(See page 23) 
BURNETT’S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 
_ Our list of Flower Seeds comprises only the choicest and most selected types in their respective classes, which we are certatr wil] 
give satisfaction. We urge you to Inspect carefully our separate varieties of the most popular Annuals, such as Petunias, Zinnias, Asters 
Marigolds, Antirrhinum, etc. Our listing of individual varieties of all Annuals is one of the most complete to be found anywhere 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS (indicated by capital letters after each heading) 
ALL FLOWER SEEDS POSTPAID 
Hardy Annuals—H.A.—Seeds sown outdoors, bloom the first year. 
Half Hardy Annuals—H.H.A.—Those that are sown under glass 
in the early Spring and transplanted outdoors in April and May. 
Hardy Biennials—H.B.—Seeds sown outdoors, May to July; bloom 
the next year, some bloom the first year if sown early. 
Half Hardy Biennials—H.H.B.—Seed sown one year under glass 
and planted outdoors the following Spring. 
AGERATUM s.z.a. 
Blooms throughout the entire Summer and 
Fall. 4 to 12 inches. Fine edging plants. 
Blue Ball Improved. Deep dark blue, dwarf 
and uniform in habit. Pkt. 35c., 1/16 oz. 
$1.35, 14 oz. $2.25. 
Blue Bedder. Large deep lavender-blue 
flowers, uniform dwarf plants. 4 in. high. 
Pkt. 35c., 144 oz. $1.75, 14 oz. $3.00. 
Blue Cap (Re-selected). Dwarf, rich deep 
blue. Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. $1.85. 
Blue Mink. Giant, fluffy, powder blue flow- 
ers. Uniform, dwarf plants. Pkt. 75c., 
3 pkts. $2.00. 
Blue Perfection. Finest blue bedding va- 
riety. 12 in?) “Pkt 25c8 1% (oz. $1.25. 
Fairy Pink. A dwarf, soft salmon-pink. 
Pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.35, 1/16 oz. $2.00. 
Mexicanum. Tall blue, fine for cutting. 
Pkt. 20c., 14 oz. $1.00. 
Mexicanum Album. Tall white, good 
bouquet filler. Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00. 
Midget Blue. Most compact, dwarf Ager- 
atum. True azure-blue flowers, 3 to 4 in. 
Pkt. 50c., 1/16 oz. $1.50, % oz. $2.50. 
Alyssum, Carpet of Snow 
Hardy Perennials—H.P.—Seeds sown outdoors one year bloom 
the next and each succeeding year. 
Half Hardy Perennials—H.H.P.—These bloom from seed the 
second year, but need Winter protection thereafter. 
Greenhouse Plants—G.P.—Tender plants for growing in the 
greenhouse, conservatory or house window. 
ALYSSUM ... 
A very pretty border plant, valuable for 
beds, edgings and rockwork. Blooms the 
entire Summer, if cut back after first bloom. 
Carpet of Snow. Pure white. Splendid for 
edging beds and borders. 3 in. Pkt. 25c., 
14 oz. 85c., oz. $2.50. 
Little Gem. Pure white, of dwarf, compact 
habit. 4to6in. high. Pkt. 20c., 14 oz. 75c., 
oz. $2.25. 
Maritima. Old-fashioned, sweet-scented 
whites 10) in) | Pkt. 20c5 24 oz. 75ce., 
oz. $2.00. 
Royal Carpet. 
compact plants. 
VYOZ. $2L00. 
Snow Cloth. Dwarf, flat, compact plants 
covered with masses of pure white flowers. 
Pkt. 25c., 44 oz. 85c., oz. $3.00, 
Violet Queen. Dwarf, compact variety, 
flowers a beautiful violet. Pkt 25C}, 
Y{ oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. 
Perennial ALYSSUM gz. 
Saxatile compactum (Basket of Gold). A 
pretty, yellow-flowered variety. 12 in. 
Pkt. 35c., 44 oz. $1.00, oz. $2.75. 
Silver Queen. Very attractive lemon yellow, 
silvery foliage, early flowering. Pkt. 50c., 
¥ oz. $1.50, 14 oz. $2.75. 
ROCK GARDEN ALYSSUM 
A unique assortment of choice hardy 
varieties, many not offered separately. 
Rare Perennial Species, Choice Mixed. 
Pkt. 50c., % oz. $2.00, 144 oz. $3.50. 
ACROCLINIUM u.z.a. 
Large-flowered Double Hybrids. Delight- 
ful assortment of pink and white, double 
flowers, fine for cutting and dried bouquets. 
18 in. Pkt. 35c., % oz. $1.00. 
Rich, vibrant purple, low, 
Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.50, 
AGROSTEMMA 
Milas. Exquisite new annual with large, 
3 in. violet flowers on graceful, 21% ft. 
sprays. Showy and quick to bloom: Broad- 
cast in the open ground as soon as frost 
free and it will be one of the first flowers 
of the season. Pkt. 35c., 144° oz. $1.50. 
AMARANTHUS z..a. 
Ornamental foliage plants; very showy. 
Burnett’s Dazzler. The leaves are deep 
green and bronze, developing a brilliant 
head of dazzling carmine scarlet in late 
Summer and Fall. Pkt. 35c., 4% oz. $1.00. 
Caudatus (Love-lies-bleeding). Brilliant 
crimson, pendulant streamers. 3 to 5 ft. 
Pkt, l5c., 44 0z. (oe: 
Molten Fire. Fiery crimson flowers, deep 
maroon foliage. Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. $1.25. 
Pygmy Torch. A choice bedding variety, 
rich crimson. 10 in. Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00. 
Tricolor (Joseph's Coat). Leaves scarlet. yel- 
low and green. 2 ft. Pkt. 20c., % oz. 75c. 
ANAGALLIS u.a. 
(Pimpernelle) 
Showy. dwarf plants. Bloom all Summer 
and Fall. 6 to 10 inches. 
Caerulea. Rich blue. Pkt. 35c., 14 oz. $1.00. 
Choice Mixed. Many unusual colors, such 
as ecru, Orange, scarlet, pink. Pkt. 35c., 
14 oz. $1.00. 
ANCHUSA (Sea Bugloss) w.a. 
Striking, large leaved plants with large 
Forget-me-not like flowers. 
Capensis, Blue Bird. Useful annual va- 
riety, compact habit, vivid, indigo-blue. 
18 in. Pkt. 25c., 14 oz. $1.00. 
Reliable Flower Seeds 
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