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Midsummer List
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CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
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BURNETT’S SELECTED
FLOWER SEEDS
For Summer Sowing
BURNETT’S GIANT PANSIES
SELECTED STRAINS
Pkt.
SCOTTISH CHIEFTAIN. This magnificent strain of
Pansies is the most remarkable in existence not
only in size, but in the wonderful variety of rich
and brilliant coloring . % oz. $4.00, % oz. $2.50, $0.75
Burnett’s Gorgeous. This select strain contains a
most beautiful collection of colors and markings.
oz. $3.00 .50
Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals beautifully
waved. Mixed colors . % oz. $2.00 .25
Mme. Ferret. Profuse bloomer, many fine colors, rich
red shades . x4 oz. $2.00 .25
Triumph of the Giants. Flowers extremely large,
with beautiful markings. Mixed colors.
% oz. $2.50 .50
Orang'e King. The lower portion of the flower is of
a vivid orange color, shading at the center to a
lighter tone . 14 oz. $2.50 .50
Ullswater. (New.) The flowers are very large and
the coloring unusually attractive, being deep
wedgewood blue with black-blue center 1.00
Burnett’s Special Greenhouse Mixture.
Ys oz. $2.75; 1/16 oz. $1.50; .75
FANSIES IN SEPAEATE COLORS
% oz. Pkt.
Adonis. Light blue . $1.50 $0.15
Azure Blue. Sky-blue . 1.50 .15
Bronze Queen. Rich bronze 1.50 .15
Emperor. Ultramarine blue . 1.50 .15
Fire King. Crimson and gold 1.50 .15
Giant Snow Queen. Pure white 1.50 .15
Giant White. White with purple eye 1.50 .15
Golden Queen. Pure yellow 1.50 .15
Giant Golden. Yellow, with dark eye 1.50 .15
Giant Striped. Mahogany, striped white . 1.50 .15
King of the Blacks. Glossy black 1.50 .15
Lord Beaconsfield. Purple violet 1.50 .15
Royal Purple. Rich royal blue . 1.50 .15
Victoria. Wine-red . 1.50 .15
Burnett’s Giant Mixture Oz. $3.00, 1.00 .10
Giant Winter Blooming Pansies
These Pansies begin flowering early in March and
continue right on into Summer. The flowers have a pleas¬
ant delicate perfume.
% oz. Pkt.
Celestial Queen. Sky-blue . $1.50 $0.25
Ice King*. White with dark blotch 1.50 .25
March Beauty. Dark velvety purple . 1.50 .25
Winter Sun. Golden yellow, dark blotch 1.50 .25
Mixed 1.50 .25
ANTIRRHINUM
Greenhouse Forcing Varieties
Seeds saved from selected spikes grown under glass.
Pkt.
CEYLON COURT YELLOW. (New.) A beautiful
canary yellow, 40-48 inches high, spikes 10-14
inches, with flowers closely set. One of the
earliest . $2.00
GENEVA PINK. Color, a delightful glistening rose-
pink, long spikes . 1.00
GOLDEN DELIGHT. Very fine golden yellow . 1.00
JENNIE SCHNEIDER. Beautiful pink Columbia
rose color . 1.00
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SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS
ANTIRRHINUM — Continued
LAURA. Glossy, deep rose-pink. Medium height,
heavy flower head, averaging eleven inches .
ORLANDO. Lovely bronze .
PENN-ORANGE. A vivid orange. Upright and vig¬
orous growth .
PHILADELPHIA PINK. Popular pink
WHITE ROCK. Extra early, undoubtedly the best
white . .
(Any variety not listed will be procured to order
at advertised prices.)
Pkt.
2.00
1.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
ASPARAGUS, Flumosus Nanus 100 seeds $1.00 .25
Sprengeri. A graceful drooping variety.
100 seeds 50c .15
BLUE LACE FLOWER (Didiscus) . % oz. $1.00 .25
BROWALLIA Speciosa Major. Clear blue . .25
Viscosa. Bright violet blue . .25
CALCEOLARIA, Burnett’s Superb Strain, Choice
mixed . 1.00
Albert Kent. Bright golden yellow with maroon
blotch . 50
Albert Kent Hybrids. Many vivid colorings . 50
Clibrani. Of shrubby habit, strong and vigorous in
growth, abundance of beautiful lemon-yellow
flowers . 50
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SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS
Cineraria; Burnett’s Exhibition
Pkt.
CALENDULA, The Ball. Bright glowing orange,
excellent for forcing . 14 oz. $1.00 .25
Monarch. Of great size. Color purest orange.
14 oz. $1.00 .25
Lemon Queen . oz. 50c .15
Orange King. Improved . !4 oz. 75c .15
Radio. (New.) The petals are beautifully quilled
of a deep orange color, quite distinct variety.
14 oz. $1.50 .50
Sensation (Campfire). Of vigorous growth. Flowers
larger than those of any type previously intro¬
duced . 14 oz. $1.25 .25
CANDYTUFT. Empress. Pure white Oz. $1.00 .15
Giant Hyacinth Flowered. White Oz. $1.50 .15
CEIiSIA. arcturus. A splendid half hardy green¬
house plant with long spikes of bright yellow
flowers . .50
cretica. A beautiful plant producing numerous
large yellow flowers on long stems . .50
CENTAUEEA. Cyanus. (Cornflower). Double blue.
14 oz. 50c 15
Imperialis. (Griant Sweet Sultan.) Rose, white,
lilac, each . 14 oz. 50c .15
suaveoleus, Yellow Sweet Sultan. Fine for cutting.
14 oz. 50c .15
CHRYSANTHEMUM. (Single Annual.)
Evening Star. Golden yellow . 14 oz. 30c .15
Morning Star. Primrose . 14 oz. 30c .15
Northern Star. Pure white 14 oz. 30c .15
Single Mixed . 14 oz. 25c .10
CINERARIA
BURNETT’S EXHIBITION STRAIN. Our strain of
this highly prized greenhouse plant we can rec¬
ommend as being superior to any other.
Mixed colors . 1.00
Hybrida Matador. Brilliant coppery-scarlet .50
Hybrida Rosamond. A true delicate pink with white
center . 1.00
Hybrida, Giant Dark Blue . 1.00
Hybrida “Purple Mantle.” A real purple of compact
habit . 1.00
Hybrida Multiflora Nana. Produces masses of small
flowers on compact heads. Mixed colors . .50
STEEL AT A. Star flowered. Pink, Blue, White.
Mixed . Each, .50
Feltham Beauty. A great improvement on the old
stellata class. Beautiful mixture of many colors .75
stellata nana. Cactus flowered, mixed . .50
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SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS
Pki.
CLERODENDRON Fallax. Large spikes of fiery
scarlet bloom . 75
CLARKIA elegans fl. pi.
Salmon . Vi oz. 50c .15
Scarlet . >4 oz. 50c .15
Rose Carmine 14 oz. 50c .15
CYCLAMEN. BURNETT’S GIANT STRAIN. Pure
White, Rose, Pink, Salmon, Crimson, Bright Red,
White with Claret base Each 100 seeds, $2.50 75
Choice Mixed . 100 seeds, $1.50 .50
persicum papilio (Butterfly). Flowers beautifully
fringed. Mixed . .50
CYNOGLOSSUM Amabile (Chinese Forget-Me-Not).
Produces sprays of blue Forget-me-not like
flowers. 18 in. . 25
DIDISCUS coeruleus. (The Blue Lace Flower.)
14 oz. $1.00 .25
DIMORPHOTHECA (African Daisies).
aurantiaca. H. A. Gorgeous orange flowers, pro¬
duced in great profusion. 12 in. . !4 oz. 50c.. .15
New Selected Hybrids. Produces an endless vari¬
ety of colors . !4 oz. 75c .25
Eklonis. Pure white star-shaped flowers with blue
disc on long stalks . .25
DRACAENA. Highly ornamental greenhouse plants,
Australis. Ornamental leaves Vi oz. 35c 15
Indivisa. Long, slender leaves . !4 oz. 35c .15
Veitchii. Variegated leaves . .25
EXACUM affine. Beautiful pot plant, producing
sweetly scented bright mauve flowers, within
six months from sowing. 9 in. .50
GERBERA
GERBERA Jamesoni Hybrida. These new hybrids
are of great merit and contain a grand diversity
of colors . 100 seeds $1.00 .50
Jamesoni. Orange-scarlet . 100 seeds $1.00 50
GERBERA JAMESONII PLANTS
“The Transvaal or Barberton Daisy”
This is one of the finest of all winter-flower¬
ing plants for forcing. Their splendid 2-ft.
stems and large brilliant flowers put O'em in
the first rank of winter flowers for cutting.
MASTERPIECE. (New.) Beautiful Old-rose.
Strong two-year-old clumps dozen $18.00
SUNRISE. (New.) Red with yellow center.
Strong two-year-old clumps dozen $18.00
MIXED HYBRIDS. The colors included in
these Hybrids vary from delicate flesh pink
to rich scarlet with intermediate shades of
cream and orange.
Strong two-year-old clumps, dozen $12.00;
100, $90.00.
Pkt.
GLOXINIA. Charming greenhouse plant. Erect
flowering. Mixed . . 50
GREVILLEA Robusta (Silk Oak). A beautiful dec¬
orative plant . L oz. 75c .15
GYPSOPHILA.
Elegans grandiflora alba. Large, pure white
flowers . Oz. 60c .10
Rosea. Rose flowers . Oz. 60c .10
LARKSPUR. (Annual Delphinium.)
Double Stock Flowered:
Pure White, Sky Blue, Shell-Pink, Bright Rose,
Dark Blue, Scarlet, Mixed . Each, Vi oz. 50c .15
Exquisite Pink Improved. Beautiful soft pink
shaded salmon . Vi oz. $1.00 .25
Newport Pink. Color rosy-scarlet . Vi oz. 50c .15
Blue Butterfly. Bright blue . !4 oz. $1.00 .15
LEPTOSYNE Stillmannii, bright yellow, free flower¬
ing, flowers six weeks after sowing . Vi oz. 50c .15
Maritima. Large-flowered yellow Marguerite, fine
for cutting . Vi oz. 50c .15
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SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS
LUPINUS (Annual Varieties). Pkl.
Hartwegii. Light Blue 14 oz. 25c .10
Bark Blue, very fine . 14 oz. 25c .10
Alhus. White . 14 oz. 25c .10
Roseus. Rose . 14 oz. 25c .10
Mixed . oz. 50c .10
Luteus. Yellow Annual Lupine . Vi oz. 50c .15
MIGNONETTE. Burnett’s Conqueror. ..The finest
Mignonette ever introduced for greenhouse grow¬
ing . 1-16 oz. $1.00 .50
MYOSOT1S, Burnett’s Winter Blooming. Large
flower, dark blue, recommended for Winter
bloom . 1.00
NEMESIA Strumosa Suttoni. Choice mixed .25
compacta, Blue Gem. Beautiful Forget-me-not blue .25
White Gem . 25
Fire King. Carmine scarlet . . :. . 25
Orange Prince. Golden yellow . 25
PRIMULA
Sinensis Fimbriata (Chinese Primula). Single large
flowered, fringed.
White, Pink, Crimson, Salmon, Blue . Each 1.00
Single Mixed. Choicest colors . 75
Double Mixed . 75
Stellata (Star Primrose).
Pkt.
Giant White Star . 50 Giant Blue Star .50
Giant Pink Star .50 Giant Crimson Star .50
Obconica Gigantea.
Giant White Giant Crimson
Giant Lilac Giant Rose
Giant Salmon Mixed. All colors.
Any of the above, 75c Pkt.
Malacoides.
Lilac. Light lilac . 75
Rosea. Light rose . 75
Superba. Deep rosy pink . 75
Fimbriata. Lovely pink, delicately fringed . .75
Pink Beauty. Beautiful rosy pink . 75
Courtland’s Seedling. Clear lilac pink, very bril¬
liant . 75
Snow Queen. Is a vast improvement on the
Primula Malacoides Alba hitherto grown,
flowers larger and of the purest white . .75
Choice Mixed 50
Kewensis. Bright yellow fragrant flowers produced
in whorls. Fine for Winter bloom . 50
Forbesii (Baby Primrose). Small lavender-
colored flowers . 50
SALPIGLOSSIS, Large-Flowering or Emperor.
Light Blue, Crimson, White, Dark Red, Rose, Yel¬
low, Violet. Each . % oz. $1.00 .15
Finest Mixed . Vi oz. 75c .10
SCHIZANTHOS.
Wisetonensis “Excelsior.” An improved Wisetonen-
sis. The flowers have white, buff or rose
grounds . 1/16 oz. $1.50 .50
Pink Pearl. Of elegant pyramidal habit, producing
a luxuriant wealth of bloom . 50
Snowflake. Very compact habit, with a profusion
of glistening snowy-white flowers . .50
Dr. Badger’s Hybrids. Flowers of great substance,
produced in large quantities . .50
Garraway’s Hybrids. Of fine form and great range
of colors . 50
Hurst’s Monarch Strain. One of the finest strains
of large-flowered hybrids, embracing a wide
range of colors . .50
Rose and Amber Shades. Pink and rose tints, most
heavily blotched gold and bronze . .50
STATICE suworowii. Beautiful soft rose 14 oz. 75c .25
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SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS
Stock, Burnett’s Perpetual White
STOCKS
WINTER-FLOWERING OR BEAUTY
Vs oz. Pkt.
Burnett’s Perpetual White. For forcing pur¬
poses this Stock is unrivaled . $1.50 $0.25
Beauty of Nice. Delicate pink 1.25 .25
Crimson King. Rich crimson 1.25 .25
Empress Augusta Victoria. Rich blue 1.25 .25
Empress Elizabeth. Deep rose 1.25 .25
Mont Blanc. Purest white 1.25 .25
Queen Alexandra. Fine lilac . 1.25 .25
Salmon King. Bright salmon rose 1.50 .25
Soleil de Nice. Purest sulphur yellow 1.25 .25
Summer Night. Deep blue . 1.25 .25
EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL (Improved Bismarck).
An especially meritorious class. Growing from
twenty-four to thirty inches tall; of branching
habit. Very early blooming and producing a high
percentage of doubles.
“Antique Copper.” Rich Helebore red .50
“Elk’s Pride.” Intense royal purple . 50
“Golden Rose.” Light golden rose . 50
STREPTOCARPUS. Giant Hybrids. Mixed . 50
TECOMA SMITHII. Beautiful autumn and early
winter flowering plant, with large heads of
orange-colored tubular-shaped blossoms. 18
inches . .50
TORENIA. For pots or hanging baskets.
Fournieri. Blue and violet, throat bright yellow.
1/16 oz. 75c .25
Bailloni. Golden yellow, red throat .25
WALLFLOWER. Kewensis— Winter Flowering.
*4 oz. $1.00 .25
Double Annual Early Wonder. Mixed colors . 35
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GIANT SWEET PEAS
Winter Flowering
Sweet Pea, Winter Flowering
A valuable race of early-flowering Sweet Peas, which
from an August sowing in pots will give an abundance of
bloom under glass from Christmas onwards. On account
of their delicious perfume, Sweet Peas are particularly
welcome during the dark days of Winter.
Three New Varieties
Of great merit for their vigorous growth, length of
stem, and size of flower.
Pkt.
Blue Bonnet. Deep blue of enormous size without
the slightest trace of mauve . $ .50
Majestic Rose. Immense deep brilliant rose pink of
the popular color of Zvolanek’s rose . .50
Valencia. Bright orange, superior to any other
orange variety . .50
Popular Standard Sorts
Oz. Pkt.
Early Blue Bird. A charming shade of blue $1.00 $0.25
Early King (Improved). A glowing, rich, bright
crimson . 1.00 .25
Early Snowflake. Pure white . 1.00 .25
Burpee’s Orange. A clear, pure orange 1.50 .25
Gilda Gray. A lovely shade of salmon-cerise 1.50 .25
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SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS
WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS — Continued
Oz. Pkt.
Glitters. A bright fiery orange . 1.00 .25
Imperial Pink. A clear pink of enormous size,
of vigorous growth, long stems . 1.50 .25
Jeanne Mamitscli. A beautiful shade of rose
pink . 1.50 .25
Lavender King. A rich true deep lavender 1.00 .25
Mrs. Kerr. The best early flowering salmon 1.50 .25
Pink Profusion. A sparkling shade of rich pink 1.50 .25
Snowstorm Improved. Pure white, large and of
fine form . 1.00 .25
True Blue. A charming shade of true blue 1.00 .25
Yarrawa. Pleasing shade of bright rose pink 1.00 .25
Mixed, All Colors .75 .15
(Any variety not listed will be procured to order at
advertised prices.)
HARDY PERENNIAL
FLOWER SEEDS
For Mid-Summer Sowing
If more complete descriptions of the following are
required, please refer to our General Spring Catalogue.
Varieties marked thus (*) are recommended for edg¬
ings and rock gardens.
Pkt.
ACANTHUS Mollis. Stately hardy plant, with large
decorative leaves, handsome, tall flower spikes.
14 oz. 35c $0.15
ACHILLEA Ptarmica fl. pi. The Pearl oz. $1.00 .25
ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood). 4 ft.
Napellus. Blue and white . !i oz. $1.00 .15
Pyramidatum. Blue . !i oz. $1.00 .15
Wilsonii. Light blue . ys oz. $1.00 .25
* AETHIONEMA grandiflorum. A very elegant plant
which succeeds well on the rockery. Rosy
flowers, produced in long racemes. 12 to 18 in . 50
AGATHEA coelestis (Blue Daisy). Flowers sky-blue
with yellow disk . 1 5
AGROSTEMMA coronaria. (Rose Campion.) Dark
blood-red. 2 ft . !4 oz. 50c .10
coronaria alba. White . 14 oz. 50c .10
coeli-rosa. H. A. Free flowering with bright rose
flowers. 18 in. . !4 oz. 50c .10
ALLWOODII. New race of hardy plants belonging
to the Diant hus family .50
*Alpinus. Suitable as rock and alpine plants.
Height about 6 inches. Colors chiefly pink,
white and purple shades . .50
ALSTROEMERIA Chilensis. Spotted Lily-like
flowers of various shades of pink, rose, red and
yellow. Height 2 to 3 feet.
Mixed colors . 50
-ALYSSUM Saxatile. Yellow, 1 ft . M oz. 75c .15
Silver Queen. Pale lemon color .25
ANCHUSA Italica, Dropmore var. Deep blue, 4 to
6 ft . y8 oz. 75c .25
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PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS
- - Continued - — - - —
Pkt.
ANEMONE. Beautiful Spring- flowers, valuable for
cutting'.
*coronaria, Single De Caen . 15
*St. Brig-icl. Poppy flowered . 25
*Creagh Castle Strain. The flowers are extremely
larg-e and the rang- of colors exceptional .75
*alpina. A lovely species for the rock garden.
Flowers white tinted slaty blue. 1 ft . .25
*pulsatilla (The Pasque Flower). Large purple
flowers with yellow anthers, covered with silky
hairs on outside. 9 in . . . 25
^ANTIIEMIS montana. Pretty small flower, like a
White Chrysanthemum. Height, 6 in. Excellent
perennial border plant . Vs oz. 75c .15
Tinctoria Kelwayi. Improved strain, with bright
yellow, Daisy-like flowers. June to September.
1 y2 ft . Vs oz. 50c .15
AQUILEGIA (Columbine)
LONG SPURRED BLUE SHADES ...% oz. $1.50 .25
LONG SPURRED ORANGE AND SCARLET
SHADES . Vs oz. $1.50 .25
LONG SPURRED PINK SHADES ....% oz. $1.50 .25
LONG SPURRED MIXED . Vs oz. $1.50 .25
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S CELEBRATED
STRAIN. Mixed Colors . Vs oz. $2.00 .50
*alpina. A charming Alpine speces with large and
beautiful blue flowers. 1 ft . 25
*canadensis. Scarlet and yellow 14 oz. $1.50 .15
chrysantha, Long spurred. Bright yellow, 2 ft.
!4 oz. $1.50 .15
coerulea. Blue . 14 oz. $1.50 .25
coerulea “Rose Queen.” Rose with white center . 25
Copper Queen. Copper red with long spurs of a
darker hue . 50
Single Mixed . 14 oz. 75c .10
Double Mixed 14 oz. $1.00 .15
- ARABIS alpina (Rock Cress). White. 6 in.
14 oz. 50c .15
Rosea. Vivid red . 25
ARCTOTIS Scapigera. A half-hardy, dwarf herbace¬
ous species from South Africa.. Of vigorous
growth and produces large flowers in a great
variety of colors. Very showy and effective . 50
* ARMERIA formosa (Sea Pink). Lavender Pink . 10
-formosa gigantea. Taller than the preceding . 15
-Ruby. Forms neat tufts of evergreen foliage,
flowers, 2 ft. high, bright rose pink . 25
* AREN ARIA caespitosa. Dwarf rock plant, bright
green foliage, with tiny white flowers, from
May to July . 25
*grandiflora. Effective rock plant of trailing habit,
large pure white flowers in Spring. 6 in . .25
-montana. Excellent rock plant; it forms mounds
of foliage which are covered with white flowers.
8 in . 25
ASTER Delavayi. A unique hardy perennial Aster.
Nothing more beautiful can be imagined than
this wonderful species. Its main feature is
possibly the jet black center . .50
alpinus Goliath. A charming little Alpine, 6
inches high, producing in July dainty lilac
flowers with golden centers . .25
-alpinus, Nancy Perry. Fine variety with lavender-
blue ray florets, golden centre, 6 in . 25
-subcoeruleus. A Himalayan species of compact
habit, bearing deep blue flowers . .25
Farreri. A lovely soft tone of violet-mauve,
greatly enhanced by a large golden-orange disc.
2 to 3 ft. May-June . 35
Hardy Mixed (Michaelmas Daisy). Fall-flowering,
splendid for cutting . Vs oz. $1.00 .15
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PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS
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Pkt.
*AUBRIETIA. Excellent for rock-work and edging,
9 inches.
graeca. Purple; trailing . 25
liendersoni. Large rich purple flowers .25
leichtlini. A charming variety, with very bright
rosy crimson flowers . .25
large flowered hybrids. Exceptionally fine colors ... .25
purpurea. Purple . 25
violet queen. Dark violet, large flowers . .25
* AURICULA (Primula auricula). A well-known
favorite; choice mixed . 25
BAFTISIA australis. Producing spikes of pea¬
shaped blue flowers. 2 y2 ft . y± oz. $1.50 .15
>;:BELLIS. Double Daisy. Beautiful Spring flowers,
suitable for edging. y2 ft.
MONSTROSA, Giant White % oz. $1.50 .25
MONSTROSA, Giant Red . % oz. $1.50 .25
MONSTROSA, Giant Rose . % oz. $1.50 .25
MONSTROSA, Giant Mixed . % oz. $1.50 .25
Longfellow, Double Rose . y8 oz. $1.00 .15 -
Snowball, Double White . y8 oz. $1.00 .15
Double Mixed l/8 oz. $1.00 .15
BOCCONIA japonica. (Plume Poppy.) Flowers,
creamy white. 4 ft . .15
BOLTONIA Asteroides. Showy perennials, closely
resembling Hardy Asters, flowers pure white.
August and September. 6 ft. . .25
Latiscjuama. Flowers pink, tinged with lavender.
August and September. 6 ft. . 26
CALLIBHOE involucrata (Poppy Mallow). A
showy, trailing perennial, bright crimson
saucer-shaped flowers . 15
CAMPANULA
MEDIA Single. (Canterbury Bells.)
Blue, White, Rose, Mauve . 14 oz. 50c .10
Pine Mixed . % oz. 50c .10
MEDIA Double. (Canterbury Bells.)
Blue, White, Rose Each, 14 oz. $1.00 .15
Double Mixed . oz. 75c .15
CAIYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer).
Blue, Rose, White Each, oz. $1.00 .15
Mixed. All colors . 14 oz. 75c .15
pyramidalis (Chimney Bell). Very conspicuous
towering spikes.
White and Blue Each, 14 oz. 75c .15
Mixed . !4 oz. 75c .15
persicifolia, Telham Beauty. Very large flower,
china-blue. 2 ft . 50
persicifolia grandiflora. Large flowers.
White and Blue Each, % oz. $1.00 .25
Mixed . 14 oz. $1.00 .25
Dwarf Campanulas for Rock Work
*carpatica. Blue, showy. 1 ft. . 14 oz. 50c .15
*carpatica alba. White. 1 ft. . !4 oz. 50c .15
*Garganica. A pretty trailing species, pale blue
flowers with white centers. 4 inches . .25
*Mirabilis. A most beautiful species from the Cau¬
casus, large pale blue flowers. 3 in . .25
*Pusilla. A charming dwarf Harebell, forms tufts
of foliage, covered with dainty flowers in vari¬
ous shades of blue, 3 in . 25
*RAINERI. Forms creeping masses of dark green
foliage, covered with a profusion of saucer¬
shaped, pale blue flowers. 4 in . 50
*Rotundifolia (Scottish Blue Bell). Slender,
branching stems. Flowers pale blue and bell¬
shaped . 25
*Turbinata. Tufts of neat foliage, and erect, deep
blue, cup-shaped flowers. 6 inches . .25
Special collection, 6 varieties, for
Rock Gardens, $1.50.
PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS
— - Continued - - -
Pkt.
-CANDYTUFT (Iberis).
Sempervirens. White flowers % oz. $1.00 .25
Gibraltarica. Beautiful blush white . 14 oz. $1.00 .15
CATANANCHE caerulea. Beautiful blue flowers.
June to August. 2 ft . 15
♦CARNATION. Early Dwarf Vienna. Same type as
the Grenadin. Choice Mixed . 14 oz. $1.00 .25
♦Grenadin. Bright scarlet; dwarf !4 oz. $1.00 .25
♦Grenadin White. Pure white, dwarf . 14 oz. $1.00 .25
Hardy Border Double Mixed. A good hardy strain
for outdoor culture . 14 oz. $1.00 .15
CENTAUREA (Cornflower).
Montana. Blue, 2 ft . 20
Montana Alba. White, 2 ft. . 20
♦CERASTIUM Tomentosum. White, % ft. ...Vs oz. $1.00 .25
CHELONE Hybrida Torreyi. Showy bedding plant,
with brilliant scarlet flowers. June to Aug.
2 ft . Vs oz. 75c .15
Hybrida Mixed. The colors vary from light pink
to deep red and violet, 2 ft . Vs oz. 60c .15
♦CHEIRANTHUS Allioni (Siberian Wallflower).
Showy rock plants with bright orange flowers
blooming all Summer. 1 ft. . 14 oz. 75c .15
♦linifolius. Alpine Wallflower. A charming dwarf
alpine, producing freely its pretty mauve, fra¬
grant flowers. May, June. 1 ft . 25
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Maximum).
King Edward VII. Pure white . 25
Mrs. C. Lothian Bell. Pure white . .25
Shasta Daisy. White . .25
Mayfield Giant. Large, snow white . 25
CIMICIFUGA racemosa. Tall, hardy and orna¬
mental; suited for the back of borders or for
partially shaded places; white racemes of
flowers. 5 to 6 ft. June-July . .25
COMMELINA Coelestis. A fine border plant, pro¬
ducing an abundance of bright sky-blue flowers.
It is tuberous rooted, and should be lifted and
stored in Autumn. iy2 feet . 25
COREOPSIS (Perennial Calliopsis).
grandiflora. Golden yellow 14 oz. 50c .15
♦Auriculata “Superba.” An improved form, several
tones deeper than the ordinary Grandiflora,
with a serrated band of brownish-red .35
lanceolata. Bright yellow . 14 oz. 50c .15
♦COWSLIP. A favorite for the Spring garden. 1 ft.
Finest mixed . 15
♦CRUCIANELL A. Stylosa. A plant of trailing habit
and rapid growth, bright rose-colored flowers;
very suitable for the rock garden. 6 in . 15
CUPHEA (Cigar Plant). Half-hardy perennial, use¬
ful for bedding. 1 ft.
platycentra. Scarlet and purple . 25
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur)
“WREXHAM” STRAIN. The seed of these
beautiful Delphiniums we import direct from
a celebrated English grower. Considered the
finest type of all. Colors range through the
entire range known to delphiniums.
3 Pkts. $5.00 $2.00
BURNETT’S GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS. Choice
mixed . Vs oz. $2.50 1.00
belladonna. Improved. Single flowers of a clear
turquoise blue . Vs oz. $1.00 .25
bellamosa. Deep blue . Vs oz. $1.00 .25
elatum (Bee Larkspur). Clear blue 14 oz. 50c .15
formosum. Rich blue, with white center. 3 ft.
14 oz. $1.00 .15
nudicaule. Scarlet iy2 ft . .25
Zalil (Hardy Yellow Larkspur) . .25
chinensis. Light Blue, Dark Blue, White and
mixed Each, 14 oz. 50c .15
Blue Butterfly. Rich blue, if sown early will
bloom in August . 14 oz. $1.00 .15
Dark Blue Hybrids . Vs oz. $1.00 .25
Medium Blue Hybrids Vs oz. $1.00 .25
Light Blue Hybrids Vs oz. $1.00 .25
Mixed Hybrids 14 oz. $2.00 .25
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Dianthus, Rock Hybrids
*DIANTHUS (or Pinks)
Pkt.
Allwoodii. See Allwoodii.
Plumarius (Pheasant’s Eye).
Single Mixed 14 oz. 50c .15
Double Mixed 14 oz. 75c .15
Semperflorens (Perpetual Pinks). Mixed.
14 oz. 75c .15
Scoticus. Double Scotch Pink, Mixed .25
DWARF ROCKERY VARIETIES
*Dianthus Alpinus (Alpine Pink). Rosy Pink.
4 ins. . .25
*Arenarius (Sand Pink). White, fringed. Very
free. 4 in . 25
*Caesius (Cheddar Pink). (Bright pink; fine for
dry hank, rockeries and old walls. 6 in . .25
*Deltoides (Maiden Pink). Trailing variety; flowers
pink with dark circle. 6 in. . .25
*Deltoides Alba. White, 8 in . .25
*Neglectus. Tufts of dark green foliage, brilliant
carmine rose flowers. 3 in . .25
*sylvestris. A rock garden gem with large soft
pink blossoms. 6 in. . ! . .25
*New Rock Hybrids. A beautiful mixture of colors.
Charming for rock garden or walls. 6 in . 25
Collection, 6 Rock G-arden Varieties, $1.25.
DIGITALIS (Foxglove).
gloxinioides. Spotted varieties.
Pure White, Rose, Rich Purple . Each, 14 oz. 50c .15
Mixed. All colors '+ oz. 35c .10
Isa.bellina. A beautiful sulphur-yellow .25
maculata superba. An extra choice strain of
beautifully spotted sorts . 14 oz. 75c .15
monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglove). Long spikes,
surmounted by one enormous flower; very dis¬
tinct, mixed . 14 oz. 75c .15
The Shirley. Colors ranging from white to dark
rose, handsomely blotched and spotted.
14 oz. $1.00 .25
Lutzii (New). Distinct salmon .25
-DODECATHEON Meadia. (American Cowslip.) For
sheltered positions in the rock garden; rosy-
purple flowers on stems 9 inches high .50
-DORONICUM caucasicum. (Leopard’s Bane.) Clear
yellow, daisy-like flowers . .50
ECHINOPS Ritro. (Globe Thistle.) A hardy peren¬
nial with blue, thistle-like flowers. 3 ft . 15
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Pkt.
*E DEL WEISS ( Leontopodium alpinum). The inter¬
esting white-leaved plant so eagerly sought by
tourists in the Swiss Alps. 6 in . .25
EREMURUS. Gold Medal Hybrids. Stately plants
with long spikes of various colored flowers.
6-8 ft . 50
*ERIGERON speciosus. Pale mauve flowers, gold
centers. 1 x/2 ft . 15
-ERINUS Alpinus. A charming Spring-flowering
plant with pale purple flowers. Valuable for
Rock Garden. 2 ins . .50
ERYNGIUM Amethystinum (Sea Holly). Orna¬
mental hardy perennial, blue flowers. 4 ft . 25
*ERYSIMTJM Linifolium. (The Mauve Alpine Wall¬
flower.) Produces a profusion of flowers of a
bright, clear mauve . 25
*Rupestre. (The Fairy Wallflower.) A lovely
Alpine plant producing pale yellow flowers
abundantly in early spring. 6 in. . .25
EUPATORIUM Eraseri. A pretty, hardy plant; pro¬
ducing clusters of white flowers; fine for
cutting. 2 ft . 15
GAILLARDIA Portola Hybrids. (New.) Shades of
bronzy red, golden tipped . oz. $1.50 .25
kermesina splendens. Rich crimson, narrow yel¬
low border . % oz. 50c .15
grandiflora “Dazzler.” Bright golden-yellow with
rich maroon-red center . !4 oz. 50c .15
grandiflora maxima. Golden yellow . Ai oz. 35c .10
Giant Hybrids, Mixed . Ai oz. $1.00 .25
GALEGA. (Goat’s Rue.) Fine hardy border plant,
covering itself with spikes of pea-like blossoms.
3 ft.
Hartlandi. AVhite and lilac, variegated foliage . 25
officinalis. Blue . 16
*GENTIANA acaulis (Blue Gentian). Intense blue
bell-shaped flowers. 6 in. . 15
*GETJM. Mrs. J. Bradshaw. Large, double, scarlet
flowers . % oz. 75c .25
Orange Queen. Large and free-blooming . 35
Lady Stratheden. Rich golden yellow . 35
Coccineum. Single, bright orange scarlet . .15
GYPSOPHII.A Paniculata. AVhite flowers, fine for
bouquets. 2 ft. . oz. 50c .15
Paniculata fl. pi. Double flowering Baby’s Breath.
Vs oz. 75c .25
*Repens. A pretty dwarf trailing species for the
rockery. It has pinkish-white flowers, 6 in.
Vs oz. $1.00 .25
*Repens Alba. Pure white. 6 in. . Vs oz. $1.00 .25
HELENIHM. Very fine for cutting.
Bigelow. Flowers bright yellow, black centre .15
autumnale. Pale yellow . .15
Riverton Gem, orange, dark centre . .15
*HELIANTHEMUM. (Rock Rose, Sun Rose.) Dwarf
evergreen plants for rock gardens, walls, or for
clothing dry banks. Also useful for edging in
the herbaceous border.
Mutabilis, Mixed . Ai oz. 50c .15
HELIANTHUS (Sunflower). Perennial Varieties,
Mixed . Vs oz. $1.00 .15
HELIOPSIS Pitcheriana. (Orange Sunflower.) Deep
golden yellow single flowers . 14 oz. 50c .15
*HEUCHERA. Fine for borders or rock garden.
12-18 in.
*brizoides, distinct new species dwarf habit, pale
rose flowers . .25
* — gracillima, fine new form with slender, graceful
pink sprays . .25
*Sanguinea splendens. Bright scarlet-crimson . 25
* — Alba. AVhite . 25
*Hybrida Grandiflora. Many choice varieties, Mixed .25
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Pkt.
HIBISCUS (Marshmallow). 2 to 4 ft.
moscheutos (Swamp Mallow). Flowers like single
Hollyhocks but much larger.
Roseus. Pink . % oz. 50c .20
grandiflorus Rainbow Hybrids. New giant flower¬
ing Marshmallows. Very large flowers in vari¬
ous colors . xk oz. 60c .15
HOLLYHOCK.
Cliater’s Double, Bright Pink, Canary Yellow,
Blood Red, Crimson, White, Rose, Maroon.
Each, 14 oz. $1.00 .15
Double Fine Mixed . oz. 75c .10
Single Mixed. Choice colors . '4 oz. 50c .10
Double “Imperator” (New). Strikingly original
type, of delicate tints . .50
INCARVILLEA Delavayi (Hardy Gloxinia). Pink.
2 ft. ... .. .. . 25
Variabilis Hybrids .50
* INULA G-landulosa grandiflora. (Flea Bane.) A
very fine hardy border plant, large golden yel¬
low flowers. June to August . .25
LATHYRUS latifolius (Everlasting Pea.) Orna¬
mental climber for trellises, etc. 6 ft.
White Pearl, Pink Beauty . Each, x4 oz. 60c .15
Finest Mixed . Oz. $1.00 .10
LAVENDER. (Lavandula.) Much prized for the
delicious fragrance of its violet flowers. 2 ft.
Spica. Common broad leaved . }/4 oz. 25c .10
Vera. True lavender . % oz. 35c .15
LIATRIS spicata (Blazing Star). Slender spikes
densely crowded with rosy purple flowers. 4
to 5 ft . 25
Pycnostachya (Kansas Gay Feather). Rich pur¬
ple flowers; most effective in the garden and
splendid for cutting. 4 to 5 ft . .25
*LINARIA (Toad Flax). Alpina. A brilliant little
rock plant, with glaucous grey leaves, flowers
violet with orange lip . ,25
Macedonica Speciosa. The flowers resemble large
golden yellow snapdragons, borne on stems
averaging three . 50
*LINUM. flavum. Golden yellow . .15
*perenne. Blue Flax . 14 oz. 35c .15
*alpinum. Dwarf, spreading; lavender blue; fine
for rock gardens . 25
LOBELIA cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A native
variety, with spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers;
3 ft . 25
hybrida. Various shades of scarlet . 25
Queen Victoria, scarlet . 25
LUPINUS
polypliyllus, Blue 14 oz. 35c .10
Rose . 34 oz. 50c .15
White 14 oz. 35c .10
Choice Mixed Oz. 75c .10
Lavender Queen. Lavender, tinted rose . 25
Moerheimi. A beautiful variety; long spikes
of pink and white flowers . M oz. 75c .25
New Sweet-Scented Hybrids. A wonderful new
strain, in shades of blue, mauve, pink, etc. . 25
G-olden Spire. Fine golden yellow . 25
Arboreus (Tree Lupine). Fine hardy shrubby
plant, covering itself with its long flower
spikes.
“Snow Queen.” Pure white . V4 oz. 75c .25
^LYCHNIS. (Campion.) For massing in beds and
borders. 2 ft.
*Alpna. Dwarf rose pink. Splendid rock plant . 25
*Arkwrightii. Beautiful, new hybrids, many dis¬
tinct and attractive shades . Vs oz. 75c .25
*chalcedonica. Scarlet flowers Vs oz. 50c .15
*Haageana hybrida. Mixed . Vs oz. 50c .15
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Pkt.
*LYTHRUM roseum superbum. (Loosestrife.) Spikes
of rosy pink flowers . 25
MALLOW, Acer-leaved. A handsome quick-growing
perennial from Oregon, about 21/& feet high,
bearing long spikes of pale rose blossoms about
2 inches across . .50
MECONOPSIS Baileyii. A new perennial Poppy,
discovered in Thibet. Of a glorious sky-blue .75
Cambrica (The Yellow Welsh Poppy). Showy
variety with pale yellow flowers, fine for rock-
work . 25
MYGSOTIDEUM Nobile (The Giant Forget-Me-Not
of the Chatham Islands). Large heads of beau¬
tiful blue flowers, edged white. Height iy2 ft. .50
-MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not). Height 6 to 12 in.
-BURNETT’S WINTER BLOOMING. Large flower,
dark blue, recommended for Winter bloom,
indoors . . 1.00
*alpestris. Blue . 14 oz. 75c .10
ROYAL BLUE. Rich indigo-blue . 14 oz. $1.00 .20
^VICTORIA. Azure blue. Fine for pots. 6 in.
14 oz. $1.00 .25
*dissitiflora. Sky-blue. ' % ft. . Vs oz. $1.00 .25
*palustris. Blue y2 ft . 14 oz. 75c .10
*palustris semperflorens. Perpetual flowering.
Bright blue. 6 in . 14 oz. $1.00 .20
-HYBRID A RUTH FISCHER. Very large, pale
blue flowers. 6 in . 50
-Choice Mixed . 14 oz. 50c .10
:NEPETA Mussini. An invaluable border or rock
plant. Lavender violet blooms. 1 ft . .25
*NERTERA < Madder- worts) .
depressa. Extremely pretty for pots or rockery,
dense tufts, thickly studded with tiny scarlet
berries . . . 25
OENOTHERA Eraser!. Large yellow . 15
“Clutei.” This handsome new biennial Evening
Primrose is a native of Arizona. Bearing in
great profusion large flowers of a soft yellow
hue . . 35
PENTSTEMON. Burnett’s Giant Flowered Hybrids
Mixed 1/16 oz. $1.00 .25
PEREZIA Multiflora. Branching umbels of star¬
shaped flowers, of a clear porcelain blue . .25
PHYSOSTEGIA Virginica. (False Dragon-head.)
The delicate pink flowers are much esteemed
for cutting . % oz. 75c .15
Virginica grandiflora alba. Large white flowers.
14 oz. $1.00 .15
PLATYCODON Mariesi (Japanese Bell Flower).
Deep blue . y$ oz. 75c .15
Grandiflorum. Light blue . y8 oz. 50c .15
Album. White . % oz. 50c .15
PHLOX Decussata (Hardy Perennial Phlox).
Mixed . !4 oz. $1.00 .15
Large Flowered Hybrids, Mixed !4 oz. $1.25 .15
POLEMONXUM Coeruleum grandiflorum. (Jacob’s
Ladder or Greek Valerian.) Clusters of hand¬
some blue flowers . !4 oz. $1.00 .15
Grandiflorum album. Pure white . Vi oz. $1.00 .15
-POLYANTHUS (Primula elatior).
-Munstead Strain. Producing wonderful shades of
yellow as well as pure white flowers .50
-Gold Laced. Brilliant colored flowers with dis¬
tinct yellow edges . .50
* Choice Mixed . 20
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POPPY (Papaver)
Pkt.
ORIENTALS APRICOT QUEEN (New). Beauti¬
ful apricot shade . . 25
Mrs. Perry. Brilliant orange scarlet . 25
Salmon Queen. Salmon pink . 25
Scarlet. Scarlet, spotted black . y8 oz. 50c .15
Mixed Hybrids. Very choice . % oz. 75c .15
Bracteatum. Brilliant scarlet . y8 oz. 75c .15
♦NUDICAULE or Iceland Poppies.
♦White, Scarlet or Yellow . Each Vi oz. 75c .15
♦Mixed . Vt oz. 50c .15
♦Baker’s Sunbeam. An improved and glorified
strain; very large flowers . 25
♦Coonara Pink. A delightful pink variety of re¬
cent introduction . 25
♦Thibet. Flowers brilliant orange, quite different
from anything else that can be found in Nudi-
caule Poppies . 25
♦Alpine Mixed (Papaver Alpinum). A charming-
dwarf variety for rock work, 6 inches .25
POTENTILLA. Blooming from June to August.
iy2-2 ft.
Single Mixed 15
Miss Willmott. (New.) Beautiful dwarf pink
variety, excellent for rock work . .25
Double Mixed 25
♦PRIMROSE. (Primula Vulgaris.) Amongst early
Spring-flowering plants the hybrid Primrose
occupy a prominent place.
♦Dean’s Choice Hybrids, Mixed 50
♦Hybrid Blue. Shades vary from lavender to deep
violet 50
♦Common Yellow. (Primula Acaulis.) Well-known
charming single primrose. 6 in. y8 oz. $1.50 .25
^PRIMULAS, Hardy Varieties
♦Bullesiana Hybrids. These Hybrids are free
flowering, adapted both for out-door and green¬
house culture . 50
♦Cashmiriana. A fine species with large globular
heads of deep violet blue flowers; excellent for
roekwork. 1 ft . .50
♦Cortusoides. A distinct Siberian species, with
soft, wrinkled, heart-shaped leaves. Flowers
deep rose. 10 in. . 50
♦Denticulata Hybrids. Many new shades from
white to lilac, rose purple, and blue. 1 ft . 50
♦Pulverulenta, Bartley strain. A new strain of
hardy Primula, embracing all shades of pink,
rose, and blush . .50
Florindae. This giant primrose stands 3 to 4 feet
high with broad leaves, and bearing from June
to August 60 to 80 terminal pendant flowers,
bright yellow . 50
♦Japonica, Finest Mixed. Large flowers, varying
in shade from white to crimson . 25
PYRETHRUM (Persian or Painted Daisy). Delight¬
ful plants with daisy-like blossoms on long
graceful stems. 1-2 ft.
Roseum. Single Mixed Hybrids 14 oz. $1.00 .15
Roseum. Double Mixed Hybrids ...y8 oz. $2.00 .25
REHMANNIA angulata. Gloxinia-like flowers of
rosy-purple with yellow throat. 3 ft . 25
ROCKET, Sweet (Hesperis). Excellent for natural¬
izing among shrubbery.
Purple V'j oz. 35c .10
White 14 oz. 35c .10
Mixed Colors VL oz. 35c .10
ROMNEYA Coulteri (California Tree Poppy). Large,
single white flowers, centers yellow. 3 ft . 25
RUDBECKIA (Cone Flower).
hirta. (Black-eyed-Suzan.) Golden yellow. 3 ft. .15
Purpurea G-randiflora. (Purple Cone Flower.) 4 ft. .15
Newmanii. Large, golden yellow, with velvety
maroon center. 2 ft . 14 oz. 50c .15
♦SAPONARIA. Ocymoides splendens. Elegant trail¬
ing perennial with pretty rose-colored flowers
suitable for rockeries . !4 oz. 35c .15
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SCABIOSA. Handsome border plants flowering the
entire season.
Caucasica. House’s Sensational Strain. In this
hybrid strain will be found colors ranging from
white to the darkest blue .
Caucasica. Soft blue; 3 feet . 44 oz. $1.00
Caucasica Alba. Pure white . Vs oz. $1.25
Japonica. Lavender blue
*SEDUM acre. Trailing plant forming a regular
green carpet. Flowers bright yellow. 4 in. .
Mixed Varieties. Useful for covering rock or old
walls; 4 in .
SIDALCEA, New Hybrids. Including shades of rose,
pink, red, salmon, lilac and heliotrope. 2 ft .
Rosy G-eni. Beautiful deep rose .
*SILENE alpestris. Delightful little white rock
plant of easy culture .
BTATICE Latifolia. Hardy perennial with large,
branching heads of clear mauve flowers, 2 ft.
STOKESIA cyanea (Stoke’s Aster.) Flowers large
and handsome. 12 to 18 in. Blue . 44 oz. $1.00
cyanea alba. A pure white form 44 oz. $1.25
Pkt.
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SWEET WILLIAM
Burnett’s Diadem. Beautiful rich deep crimson
with white eye . 14 oz. 75c
Giant White. Pure white 44 oz. 75c
NEWPORT PINK. A distinct color 44 oz. $1.00
Pink Beauty. Fine deep pink 44 oz. 75c
Scarlet Beauty. Rich scarlet !4 oz. 75c
Holborn Glory. (Auricula-eyed.) Superb range of
colors . 44 oz. 50c
Single Pine, Mixed 14 oz. 30c
Double Fine, Mixed 44 oz. 50c
THALICTRUM adiantifolium. A graceful plant
with finely cut foliage resembling the Maiden¬
hair fern .
dipterocarpum. Graceful species with pretty rosy-
purple flowers .
TRITOMA (Torch Flower, Red Hot Poker).
Stark’s Hybrids. The colors embrace yellows and
salmons to deep crimson. 2 to 4 ft. .
TROLLIES Europaeus. (Globe Flower.) Bright yel¬
low globular flowers, 2 ft. . 44 oz. 60c
VALERIAN (Garden Heliotrope). Admirable for
wild gardens and rockwork. 2 ft.
Rubra. Bright red flowers in panicles
White. A white form of the above .
VERBASCUM Harkness Hybrids. Immense spikes,
pure yellow flowers. 5 ft .
Miss Willmott. A lovely white Verbascum 5 to 6
feet. Hardy biennial .
Phoeniceum. One of the prettiest species of
Verbascum for the herbaceous border
VERONICA. 144-2 ft.
longifolia. Long spikes of rich blue flowers.
44 oz. 75c
spicata. Bright blue flowers . 44 oz. 75c
-VIOLA. “Blue Gem” (Jersey Gem). Pleasing deep
violet blue. Blooms profusely for a long period
Apricot. Apricot yellow, tinged orange; distinct
variety .
-Admiration. Dark blue, blotched 44 oz. $1.50
*Lutea. Yellow . 44 oz. $1.50
*Lutea Splendens. Orange . 44 oz. $1.50
*Papilio. Lilac . 44 oz. $1.50
^Perfection. Blue . 44 oz. $1.50
-Purple Queen. Dark blue . 44 oz. $1.50
*White Perfection. White U oz. $1.50
^Finest Mixed . 44 oz. $1.25
-G. Wermig. (New.) Long stems, violet blue
flowers .
-WALLFLOWER. Well known deliciously fragrant
flowers.
^Single Large Flowering.
Blood-Red, Golden Yellow, Mixed.
Each, 44 oz. 50c
-Double Large Flowering, Mixed 44 oz. $1.25
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SEEDS OF ALPINE AND ROCK PLANTS
Suitable for Rock Gardens, etc.
Collection 12 Varieties $3.00
Collection 25 Varieties $5.00
Our selection.
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PEONIES
For best results, transplant during- September and
October covering the crowns with but two inches of soil.
In manuring avoid direct contact with roots. Mulch lightly
for winter protection.
Extra-strong roots, 3 to 5 eyes.
Each
ADOLPH BOSSEAU. Deep garnet. Early midseason
large . $1.50
ALBATRE. Milk-white, tinged Lilac. Large, fra¬
grant . 1.00
ALBERT CROUSSE. Salmon-pink, fragrant, late 1.50
ALEXANDER DUMAS. Midseason. Violet-rose,
white collar, fragrant, good cut-flower variety .75
ALSACE LORRAINE. Creamy-white overlaid with
pale yellow. Extra large, late . 1.50
ASA GrBAY. Pale-pink, dotted lilac, midseason 2.00
AVALANCHE. Cream-white, tinted lilac, flecked car¬
mine, midseason . 1.00
AVIATOR REYMOND. Cherry-red, midseason 2.00
BARONESS SCHROEDER. Flesh-white, large, fra¬
grant, long bloomer, best of the “Old Timers,”
midseason . 1.50
CHERRY HILL. Deep-garnet, strong stem, conspic¬
uous marking, midseason . 4.00
CHRISTINE RITCHER. Violet-rose, of unusual high
merits and rating . 7.50
CLAIRE DUBOISE. Satiny-pink, large, late mid¬
season . 1.00
COURONNE D'OR. Milk-white with yellow tints,
tipped carmine, large, late . 1.00
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS. White with lemon-
yellow center, fragrant, good cut-flower, early . 75
DORCHESTER. Hydrangea-pink, unique color 1.00
EDULIS SUPERBA. Dark-pink, large, fragrant,
good cut-flower, early . .75
ELIZABETH B. BROWNING. Pure-white, red mark¬
ings, fragrant, of wonderful form, late . 3.50
ELWOOD PLEAS. Light rose-pink, late. One of the
best . 2.50
EUGENIE VERDIER. Pale Hydrangea-pink, lilac-
white outer petals, fragrant, late, erect . 1.25
FELIX CROUSSE. Brilliant-red, fragrant, mid¬
season . 1.00
FESTIVA MAXIMA. Pure white, crimson markings,
popular, good cut-flower, immense size, another
outstanding “Old Timer” . .75
FRANCES WILLARD. Blush-white, suffused yellow,
late midseason . 2.50
GERMAINE BIGOT. Pale lilac-rose, with crimson
splashes, strong grower, midseason 1.00
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PEONIES — Continued
Each
GEORGIANA SHAYIOR. Rose-pink, flecked crim¬
son, large, strong grower, very fine, midseason... 3.00
ISOLENE. Pale yellow effect, magnificent flower,
vigorous grower, exceedingly handsome . 3.50
JAMES KELWAY. Rose-white, with yellow base,
deliciously fragrant, early . 2.00
JUBIXiEE. Flesh-white, tinged green, very large,
midseason . 2.60
KABL ROSE FIELD Dark crimson, very large,
strong grower, attractive, midseason . 1.50
LADY ALEXANDER DUFF. Pale pink, light center,
fragrant, rated very high by the Peony Society,
midseason . 3.00
LA FRANCE. Violet-rose, lavender base, fragrant,
immense size, a very fine high ranking variety,
late . 4.00
LA TULIPE. Large lilac white, carmine markings,
fragrant, late . 75
LE CYGNE. Milk white, the nearest to perfection,
fragrant, extra fine... . 7.00
LONGFELLOW. Cherry-red, golden stamens, dazzl¬
ing color. Another high ranking variety 3.00
LIVINGSTONE. Lilac rose, large, flecked carmine,
late . 1.00
MARGUERITE GERARD. Flesh-pink, fading to
white, very large, late . 1.00
MILTON HILL. Large lilac rose, excellent for
cutting late . 3.50
MLLE. LEONIE CALOT. Delicate rose-white, deeper
center, carmine tips, distinct, large, late mid¬
season . 1.00
MME. DE VERNEVILLE. Blush-white, flecked car¬
mine, large, fragrant, early .75
MME. EMILE GALLE. Lilac-white, milk-white
center, early, rated high . 1.00
MME. EMILE LEMOINE. Milk-white, very large,
extra fine, slightly fragrant, midseason 1.50
MME. JULES DESERT. Cream-white, shaded flesh
and faint yellow, beautiful form, most perfect
of the lot, midseason . 3.00
MONS. DUPONT. Milk-white, crimson splashes in
center, large, fragrant, midseason 1.00
MONS. JULES ELIE. Lilac-pink, deep rose base,
large fragrant, early, unusually beautiful 1.50
MONS. KRELAGE. Dark-pink, tipped silver, large,
fragrant, late . 1.00
MONS. MARTIN CAHUZAC. The darkest peony,
dark purple garnet, black reflex, midseason 3.00
OCTAVIE DEMAY. Delicate-pink, shaded white,
charming, fragrant, early . 1.00
OFFICINALIS RUBRA PLENA. Rich-red, best of
the old fashioned Peonies, brilliant, good cut-
flower, early . 1.00
FRIMEVERE. The best yellow, very fragrant, mid¬
season . 2.50
RICHARD CARVEL. Brilliant crimson, delicate
fragrance, early . 3.00
ROSINE. Pale-lilac, highly rated by the Peony
Society, late . 5.00
SARAH BERNHARDT. Apple-blossom-pink, silver
tips, fragrant, admired by all, late 2.00
SOLANGE. Beautiful Cream-coffee color, rated very
high by Peony Society and considered one of the
three best Peonies in existence, large, late 3.00
SOUV. DE LOUIS BIGOT. Bengal-rose, tinged car¬
mine, fringed, large, beautiful, distinct, mid¬
season . 4.00
THERESE. Soft-pink, the World’s best pink, charm¬
ing, lilac-white center, very large, midseason 3.00
TOURANGELLE. Flesh-pink, intensely fragrant, a
prize winner at Peoria Flower Show, midseason.. 3.00
VENUS. Delicate shell-pink, large, crown type, fra¬
grant, good cut-flower, midseason . 1.50
WALTER FAXON. Salmon-rose, has captivating
salmon center, fragrant, distinct, midseason . 3.50
Although we have selected only the most meritorious
and popular ones, we can supply any other varieties at
advertised prices.
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Burnett’s Choice Irises
German Iris
“Ambassador”
GERMAN IRISES (Fleur de Lis)
Plant shallow in dry soils with sunny exposure during
June, July and August, add Superphosphate to supply the
lime needed.
S. — Standard or Upper Petals; F. — Falls or Lower Petals.
Doz.
AFTERGLOW. Lavender grey shading to buff, yel¬
low haft. 3 for $1.25 . .. $4.25
ALCAZAR. S. — violet, F. — purple, giant in flower,
handsome, height 314 ft. 3 for $1.25 . 4.25
ANN PAGE. A deliciously scented branching Iris
bearing pale lavender-blue flowers of splendid
shape on stout stems; height 3 ft. 3 for $2.00 7.25
AMBASSADEUR. S.— bronzy-violet, F.— velvety-
maroon, conspicuous orange beard, immense flower,
vigorous, height 4 ft. 3 for $1.75 . 5.00
ASIA. Magnificent immense flowers of fine form and
substance borne on strong vigorous stems, bold
and upstanding foliage; S. — broad and massive of
pale silvery-lavender color with yellow base, F. —
pale reddish-purple, margined lighter with bright
yellow beard; height 414 ft. Each $1.75; 3 for $4.50 15.00
CAPRICE. S. — reddish purple, F. — deeper, the best
“red,” height 2 ft. 3 for 75c . . 2.75
DALILA. S. — white, F. — reddish purple, most dis¬
tinct and striking in color, height 2 ft. 3 for $1.25 4.25
HER MAJESTY. S. — pale coppery-pink, darker and
heavily veined, most effective pink, height 214 ft.
3 for 75c . 2.50
IRIS KING. Yellow mauve, strong grower, striking
and handsome, height 2 ft. 3 for $1.00 . 3.25
ISOLENE. Lilac-purple, most beautiful and yet un¬
matched, distinct, sweet scented. Height 214 ft.
3 for $1.25 . . 4.25
JACQUTSIANA. S. — copper-crimson, F. — maroon,
extra good, height 214 ft. 3 for $1.00 . 3.25
LENT A. WILLIAMSON. Lavender-violet, very
large, luxuriant grower, 314 ft. 3 for $1.25 4.25
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GERMAN IRISES— Continued
Doz.
LOHENGBIN. Cattleya-mauve, large flowers, vigor¬
ous. 3 for 75c . 2.50
LORD OF JUNE. Lavender blue, exceedingly hand¬
some, sweet scented, height 3 *4 ft. 3 for $1.75 . 5.00
MAGNIFICA. Enormous sweetly scented blooms,
S. — violet-blue, F. — reddish-violet; yellow beard.
Distinct. Height 3 ft. 3 for $2.25 . 8.00
MLLE. SCHWARTZ. Pale mauve, exceptionally large
flowers, tallest. 3 for $1.75 . 6.00
MONSIGNOR. S. — crimson dotted lavender, inner
petals ivory, F. — crimson edged lavender. 3 for 75c 2.50
MOTHER OF PEARL. Delightful soft lavender,
branching stem, height 4 ft. 3 for $1.75 . 5.00
MRS. ALAN GRAY. Mauve and Scarlet, blooms
second time in August, lovely mass effect, height
2i/2 ft. 3 for $1.00 . 3.25
PALLIDA DALMATICA. Large pale blue, broad
foliage, sweet scented, height 3% ft. 3 for 90c . 3.00
PRINCESS BEATRICE. (True.) Silvery lavender
blooms, ideal shape, handsomest of all, height 3 ft.
3 for $1.25 . 4.25
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. S.— pale yellow,
F. — rich violet, edged cream. 3 for 75c 2 .50
PROSPER LAUGIER. S. — bronze, F. — crimson, much
admired, height 2 y2 ft. 3 for 75c . 2.50
PROSPERO. S. — pale lavender, flushed yellow base,
S. — reddish-purple, lightly shaded margin, orange
beard, handsome. 3 for $1.75 . 6.00
QUAKER LADY. Smoky lavender, falls deeper.
Much admired. 3 for 75c . 2.50
QUEEN CATERINA. Pale lavender violet, white
haft, orange beard, handsome, lasting quality.
3 for $1.25 . 4.25
QUEEN OF MAY. S. — lilac, F.— rose, most charming
of the pinks, handsome, height 2% ft. 3 for $1.00 3.25
REIN NIXE. S. — white, F.— blue, distinct white
edge, vigorous, good habit, free flowering, height
2i/2 ft. 3 for 75c . 2.50
SHERWIN WRIGHT. Golden yellow, vigorous
grower. 3 for $1.00 . 3.50
SOUV. de MME. GAUDICHAU. Finest rich purple,
fragrant, fine shape. 3 for $2.00 . 7.25
SWEET LAVENDER. S. — lavender violet, F.— rosy
lavender, ruffled, six spikes. 3 for $1.75 6.00
TROOST. S. — rosy-purple, F. — rose. Remarkable for
its color, height 2 ft. 3 for $1.75 . 6.00
JAPANESE IRIS (Kaempferi)
Plant two inches deep in moist acid soils with sunny
exposure, during June, July and August.
LATEST INTRODUCTIONS
Alagoz — Dbl. True purple. Inner petals white tipped pur¬
ple. Large flower.
Azure — Dbl. Immense flower, exquisitely wavy. Mauve
blue with darker halo around the yellow blotch at base
of petals.
Bokhara — Sgl. Phlox purple, yellow blotch in center edged
blue. Wavy petals.
Chutsai — Sgl. Hortense violet veined white. Inner petals
phlox purple.
Daghastan — Dbl. Rosy-red veined white.
Gold Bound — Dbl. Pure white, one of the best.
Kha Klian — Sgl. White suffused blue, purple stigmas.
Extra fine and large.
La Favorite — Dbl. Large, fine white, freely veined blue,
and a rich purple center.
Mt. Hood — Dbl. Light blue shaded darker. Bright orange
center.
Pyramid — Dbl. Violet purple, veined white in center of
each petal.
Repsime — Dbl. Blue veined white.
Yaraa Yama — Sgl. White overlaid blue. Center petals white
and purple. Crinkled appearance.
Price, any of the above, 50c each, S5.00 per dozen.
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BURNETT’S
Strawberry Plants
- POT-GROWN _
100
BARRYMORE. A fine midseason to late variety for
growing where soil and climatic conditions are in¬
clined to be cool. Its beautiful large firm berries
are bluntly conical; of superb quality $7.00
BIG JOE. Late, ripening at the same time as the
Chesapeake. Very large and productive. In flavor
it is one of the best; firm and a good shipper.
Succeeds upon almost all soils and under all con¬
ditions . 8.00
BRANDYWINE. Berries are large, firm and solid,
excellent in quality, with fine aromatic flavor. A
vigorous grower. Midseason to late . 7.00
BUSHEL BASKET. Winner of the Barry Gold
Medal. A giant in growth. Vigorous and healthy.
It is enormously prolific and the fruit is of high
quality. Mid-season 8.00
CHESAPEAKE. One of the best strawberries grown.
It is very large, of fine form, as late as Gandy and
in flavor ranks with “Marshall” 8.00
EARLY JERSEY GIANT. Extra early. Berries very
large, scarlet-crimson color, has mild, wild straw¬
berry flavor. Large and of vigorous growth 8.00
GANDY. The standard late variety by which all
other late varieties are compared. A strong com¬
pact grower with large, firm berries of finest
flavor . 7.00
GLEN MARY. A superb variety of large size, great
productiveness and good quality . 7.00
MARSHALL. One of the richest flavored straw¬
berries grown. Always the leader. Dark crimson
when fully ripe, and of large size. Mid-season 7.00
PREMIER. A grand early variety very productive.
The berries are large, uniform in shape, of a
glossy, rich red color, extending clear through the
berry . 7.00
ROYAL SOVEREIGN (True Stock). A splendid
variety of English origin. Berries of large size,
color rich crimson. Royal Sovereign is the king
of all forcing strawberries 14.00
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BURNETT’S
Strawberry Plants
POT-GROWN
100
SHABPLESS. Berries are very large, irregular in
shape and of good quality. One of the best for
table use. Mid-season . 7.00
STEVEN’S LATE CHAMPION. A grand variety,
fruiting very late in the season, yielding large
crops of fine berries . 7.00
SUCCESS. It is the best of the large, early varieties
that we have fruited. The plant is exceptionally
vigorous and prolific. Berries bright crimson . 7.00
WM. BELT. Berries of large size and good quality;
flesh solid, meaty, deep crimson in color. It be¬
gins to ripen quite early, continuing until almost
the close of the season . 7.00
NOTE: Varieties not mentioned in this list, we can
supply at advertised prices.
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES
CHAMPION EVERBEARING. A seedling of Superb,
and, like it in many respects, though it is more
productive and the fruit is larger 12.00
MASTODON. This variety the past season produced
more fruit and larger fruit than any other. It
bears continuously from June until freezing
weather, large, decidedly attractive berries, which
are of simply superb flavor . 17.50
PROGRESSIVE. One of the best fall-bearing sorts;
strong grower; berries round, deep crimson. It
begins to ripen with second earlies, bearing fruit
until late fa 1 1 . 9.00
BIRD NETTING
For Protecting Strawberry Beds.
This we can supply in 20 and 30-foot widths,
2-inch mesh. (One lb. contains 200 square feet.)
One lb. of 20-foot width will cover a bed of 20x10
feet. Three lbs. of 30-foot width will cover a bed
of 30x20 feet. Lb. $3.00.
STRAWBERRY BASKETS
1- Qt. Size, Square Shape, 100 $1.75; 1000 $16.00
2- Qt. Size, Oblong Shape, 100 2.75; 1000 25.00
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