MISSION GIANTS 
Finest for Cutting 
This distinct type has 4 to 5” 
round fluffy fully double blooms 
that resemble mammoth ’mums. 
The plants grow into a perfect 
mound only 18” high and are 
covered with a solid mass of 
blooms. A well balanced mixture 
of golden-yellow, sulphur-yellow 
and golden-orange. If you like 
Marigolds, you .are sure to like 
this one. (Pkt. 20c) (Jumbo Pkt. 
50c) (% oz. 70c). 
(Seed Chemically Treated) 
UNWIN’S DWARF BEDDING. 
(Above). As easily grown as Zin- 
nia’s. If planted in the open ground 
after danger of frost, they will 
bloom in mid-summer and continue 
until frost. The plants grow to 18” 
and are fine for borders and beds 
as well as for cut fiowers. The 
semi-double blooms are 38” across 
and come in a fine mixture of 
shades of crimson, pink, buff, layv- 
ender, orange, cream, yellow and 
white. (Pkt. 20c) (Jumbo Pkt. 50c) 
(% 02. 75c). 
BURGESS SPECIAL DAHLIA 
MIXTURE. A select mixture saved 
from Double Decorative, Exhibi- 
tion and Cactus-Flowered types in 
an assortment of the best colors. 
This type should be started indoors 
and set out after danger from frost. 
New varieties are produced from 
seed and the ones you like can be 
Saved by digging the tubers in the 
fall and storing until the following 
spring. 
75¢). 
(Pkt. 30¢) (Jumbo Pkt. 
SUNSET GIANTS 
real fragrance. 
deep orange through golden 
orange and_ yellow, light yellow 
lemon to delightful primrose. 
Cy. 
072. 
large displays and cutting. 
(1% 0z. 60c). 
MINIATURE 
Tagetes Signata Pumila. 
(Pkt. 
and beds! Fern-like foliage makes it 
st background for its bright golden- SPRY 
yellow single bl s. (Pkt. We OZ. = 
BOE en ea 82a nhs Lic pitpindtce Fhe 
DOUBLE DWARE FRENCH America Winner have bright 
yellow double-crested centers 
This fine bedding mixture 
combinations of these colors. 
only 15” tall. 
soil that is 
(Y% oz. 50c). 
not very rich. (Pkt. 
Marigolds is really extra special! 
f5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 35ce) 
Burgess’ Giant 
CARNATIONS 
Delightful Fragrance 
These are deservedly the most pop- 
ular Carnations with the amateur, as 
they begin flowering earlier than any 
other variety. Sown early, the 
plants will bloom during the late 
summer and early fall, and by re- 
peated sowings they may be had in 
bloom all winter indoors. A fine mix- 
ture of colors, including red, pink, 
yellow and white. (Pkt. 20c) (Jumbo 
Pkt. 50¢) (14 oz. $1.00). 
FOUR O'CLOCK 
A mixture of white, pink, yellow, 
crimson and violet fragrant flowers 
with glossy foliage. Flowers open in 
the afternoon. Make a nice low 
hedge. Grows to 2’. (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 
45c). 
<q SALVIA 
The Scarlet Sage has long been a 
favorite bedding plant. We offer 
Chemically Treated Seed of the two 
finest varieties in cultivation. 
FIREBALL. Early, continuous 
bloom, very uniform in size and as 
brilliantly red as its name. Grows 
only 16” tall. (Pkt. 25¢) (Jumbo 
Pkt. 60c¢) (%4 oz. $1.50). 
SPLENDENS. Brilliant scarlet 
flowers that grow on plants 24” tall. 
(Pkt. 20¢). (% oz. 60c) (% oz. 
$1.10). 
GAILLARDIA 
They are colorful as a Navajo In- 
dian blanket. Long stems for cut- 
ting. Quite free-flowering from early 
summer until late fall. Mixture of 
double and single flowers in the 
brightest colors. Grows to 20”. (Pkt. 
10c) (4 oz. 45c). 
MARIGOLDS 
Largest flowers of any Marigold with 
Mixture of colors from 
shades 
and 
Grows to 
This is a real prize winner for 
15c) 
: This dwarf, 
free-flowering flower grows only 10” tall 
and is just right for edgings, borders 
includes 
orange, yellow and mahogany as well as 
They are 
all 1% to 2” across on plants that are 
This type is at its best on 
15c) 
Burgess’ SPECIAL Marigold Mixture 
You will find that this carefully blended mixture of large-flowering 
tall types, such as ball-shaped, carnation-flowered, chrysanthemum- 
flowered and peony-flowered. Extra fine for cutting. 214 to 3’. (Pkt. 
(144.°0z. 6Bc). 
of 
surrounded by several rows of 
mahogany-red guard petals. It 
is free flowering and makes one 
of the best edging plants for 
beds, pots and window-boxes. 
Grows only 8”. (Pkt. 15c) (14 
oz. 75e). 
It includes all the large-flowered 
ALYSSUM 
ROYAL CARPET. (See 
above). In drifts of vibrant 
photo 
eolor 
like a tropical sea or as a neat and 
well-behaved edging for the flower 
bed, this delightful All-America Win- 
ner Alyssum will find a place in 
every garden. It grows to only 4” 
tall and covers a circle of 12”. Who 
can be without it! (Pkt. 25c) (Jum- 
bo Pkt. 60c) (1% oz. $1.00). 
LITTLE GEM. This ever popular, 
fragrant Sweet Alyssum is a perfect 
“earpet of snow’’ which blooms from 
spring to frost, its white blooms 
borne on 4” plants. (Pkt. 15c) (Jum- 
bo Pkt. 35e) (% oz. 50c). 
JOB'S TEARS 
The Ornamental Grass 
A decorative and ornamental grass 
bearing clusters of large seed. Often 
used for making beads and other or- 
naments. Grows to 3’. (Pkt. 15c) 
(oz. 45c). 
LINARIA 
or Baby Snaps 
NORTHERN LIGHTS. A free-flow- 
ering border plant with small spikes 
of dainty snapdragon-like flowers that 
bloom quickly from seed. A mixture 
of bright shades of red, yellow, pink, 
blue, bronze, white and blotched with 
different shades on the lip. 15”. 
(Pkt. [5ce) (% oz. 45c). 
LIVINGSTONE 
DAISY 
A beautiful annual of spreading 
habit and covered with 2” daisy-like 
flowers. Delightful tints, including 
crimson, pink, rose, apricot, prim- 
rose, buff and white as well as edged 
color combinations. Fine for borders 
and bedding. 1’. (Pkt. 25¢) (% oz. 
75¢). 
MOONFLOWER 
Sweet scented flowers to 5” across 
on fast growing vines 15’ high. Dense 
foliage furnishes splendid shade. 
Mixed pink and white. (Pkt. 15c) 
(% oz. 45c). 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co., Galesburg, Michigan 
Giant Ruffled Sweet Peas 
THE LARGE WAVY DOUBLES. The highest 
achievement yet attained in Sweet Peas. Beauti- 
fully ruffled, duplexed and frilled, giving the large 
wavy flowers a double appearance. Long stems, 
each carrying four fully developed blooms. Twelve 
sprays make a more massive bunch than 18 sprays 
of an ordinary Spencer. The vines make a sturdy 
growth and bear a profusion of blooms. Choice 
mixture of colors, ineluding all the soft roses, 
pinks, blues, carmines, whites, salmons and lav- 
enders. (Pkt. 15ce) (oz. 45c)-(%4 Ib. $1.15). 
Burgess’ Special Blend GIANT SPENCERS. The 
Spencers have large, round open flowers of extra- 
ordinary 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, 
making them of exceptional value for cutting. 
This mixture contains 35 distinet varieties in a 
perfect blend of colors. The color blend is, we 
believe, as near perfection as it is possible to 
attain. (Pkt. 15c¢) (oz. 40c) (14 Ib. $1.00). 
CUTHBERTSON. The ‘‘Heat-Resistant’’ Sweet 
Peas. The spring-flowering Cuthbertsons come 
into bloom 10 days earlier than the Giant Spen- 
cers or Giant Ruffled types. The blooms are not 
quite so large, but they bloom more profusely. 
Stout stems are extremely long and fine for cut- 
ting. They have the ability to resist heat and 
continue blooming all Summer long. A complete 
range of colors. Mixed colors. (Pkt. 20c¢) (oz. 
55¢e) (14 lb. $1.45). 
CUPID SWEET PEAS. For Bedding and Bor- 
ders. The Cupid or Dwarf Sweet Peas are ex- 
cellent for bedding and borders; form a line of 
emerald green foliage a little over a foot wide 
and 8” high, and from June until late summer are 
literally a sheet of bloom. All the best colors and 
shades mixed. (Pkt. 20c) (oz. 60c) (4 Ib. $1.60). 
GODETIA or Satin Flower 
DOUBLE MIXED. Bushy plants with masses 
of large, colorful, blooms during summer and 
fall. Good for ‘shady spots. Large double 
flowers in rose, pink, scarlet, lavender, white 
and combinations. (Pkt. 15e) (44 oz. 40c). 
$ a a 
For Winter Bouquets 
Gay in the summer gafden and unexcelled for 
winter bouquets Our large-flowering strain has 
beautiful 214%” blossoms in manifold hues of red, 
violet, purple, rose, pink, salmon, yellow and 
white. To preserve for winter use, cut when flow- 
ers are partly opened, tie in small; loose bunches 
and hang with heads down (to keep stems 
straight) in a cool, shady place to dry slowly. 
Grow to 2%’. Mixed colors only. (Pkt. 1{5c) 
(Jumbo Pkt. 35¢e) (14 oz. 50c). 
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