FOUMDEI 

 1850 



DiNGEE Guide To Rose Culture 



FOUNDED 

 18SO 



The Best New VegetablevS, Novelties and Specialties of Merit 



Burpee's Improved Bush Lima Bean 



It is the only bush form of the true, large Lima Bean, the 

 handsome, large pods being well filled with large beans. 

 Pkt., 10c; V2 Pt-, 25c; pt., 40c, postpaid. 



New Pole Lima, Burpee's Giant Podded 



The largest pole bean in existence. Truly gigantic in size. 

 Bean extra large and thick. Flavor superb. An enormous 

 producer. Pkt., 10c Vi pt., 25c; pt., 40c. 



Two New Cabbages 



New Early Cabbage, Copenhagen Market — One of the 



finest large round-headed early Cabbage in cultivation. 

 Great cropper. Heads average about 10 pounds in 

 weight, and solid to the core. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c. 

 Danish Ballhead — Produces round or ball-shaped heads, 

 deep, rich colored and about 8 inches in diameter. Solid 

 and a good keeper. Pkt., 10; oz., 25c. 



New Early Sweet Corn, "Golden Bantam" 



This is the hardiest Sweet Corn for the cool Northern 

 states. Pkt., 15c; 1/2 pt., 20c; pt., 30c, postpaid. 



New Eggplant, "Black Beauty" 



Produces its fruit 10 days earlier than any other variety, 

 of larger size, finer flavor and more attractive appearance. 

 Pkt., 10c; 1/2 oz., 30c. 



New Early Lettuce, "Way ahead" 



One of the early varieties of solid heading Lettuce, both 

 in cold frames and in open ground. Good at all times. Pkt., 

 10c; oz., 45c. 



Great Prize-taker Onion 



Immense size, sometimes weighing from 4 to 6 pounds.! 

 Flesh is pure white, finely grained. Pkt, 10c; oz., 20c; VaI 

 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 



Extra-Early Pea, "Dingee's Earliest of All" 



The pods are of fine size and borne in the greatest 

 abundance, the yield is extraordinary for an extra-earl] 

 Pea, and it ripens up evenly. Large pkt., 10c; pt. 20c; qt.,| 

 35c, postpaid; V2 pk., 1.10; pk., $2.00, by express. 



New Pea, "Quite Content" 



One of the latest introductions and a valuable addition 

 to the standard varieties. Resembles the Telephone, bear- 

 ing about the same time, but producing well filled pods 6 

 inches long. Vines grow to a height of 5 to 6 feet. Flavor 

 delicious. Pkt., 15c; Vz pt., 25c; pt., 65c. 



New Radish, "Common Giant" 



A fine, bright red Radish, slightly oval, or deep globe- 

 shaped, 2 inches in depth. The pure white, firm, of mild 

 flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. 



New Tomato, "Chalk's Early Jewel" 



The finest and hardiest early red or scarlet Tomato. The 

 hardy, vigorous growth admits of the very early planting 

 in the field. Pkt., 10c; »/2 oz., 25c. 



^r* tlPf ril^i" ^^^ ^^^ seeds offered on this page, ex- 

 KJK. j-ftx pjVL. ggp^ where noted; any 6 pkts. for 25c; 

 12 pkts. for 50c; 25 pkts. for $1.00, postpaid. 



Filler 



Ppening 



V^ooden Plug can be 

 removed v/ilhoul 

 taking oat screws 



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Capacity about 1 quart. 

 PRICES (by Express) 



No. 37A— All tin $0.80 



No. 37B — Tin pump and galv. reservoir 90 



No. 37C — Tin pump and brass reservoir 1.25 



Auto-Spray No. 37 Compressed Air Sprayer 



The Auto-Spray No. o7 operates on both strokes of the plunger and throws a 

 continuous and fine spray. 



Will handle all solutions, insecticides and disinfectaiits. Used in the greenhouse, 

 kitchen garden, window garden, for rose bushes, and in the poultry house. 



Pump cylinder 12 inches by V/o inches diameter — retinned by special process and 

 is non-corrosive where it comes in contact with solution. Plunger rod 14 i^ch 

 copper-plated steel. Brass ball valve. 



Entire front removable, permitting the syphon tube to be withdrawn for cleaning. 

 Screw caps re-enforced with thumb levers — easy to turn. 



Two spray caps — one straight, the other at an angle for reaching under leaves. 

 Construction of tank permits the sprayer to be operated at any angle and it will not 

 tip over when filling. 



Tyrian Plant Sprinkler 



Is essential to the success with plants. "With it you can quickly sprinkle 

 them. It will keep the foliage fresh and healthy. Throws a spray 

 "just like rain." Its value is so apparent that, once secured, you will 

 not be without it again. Postpaid, 80c each. 



Sulpho-Tobacco Soap 



Qf-kfkp|o1 Offp»f The "Tyrian" Sprinkler and an 8-oz. package of 

 iJiJ%^K.iai wxACA Supho-Tobacco Soap for $1.00, postpaid, includ- 

 ing booklet. The Window Garden, How to Care For It. 



For sure, easy and immediate extermination of all insect life on 

 plants, trees and animals. Sulpho-Tobacco Soap is a matchless prep- 

 aration. Will not injure the most tender plant. It dissolves readily in 

 water, and may be applied with a Tyrian Sprinkler. Prices: 3-oz., 

 cake, 13c; 8-oz. cake, 28c, postpaid. 



Bug Killer 



A new preparation for killing all kinds of bugs and pests that at- 

 tack Roses. Box sufficient for two gallons of spray, 50c; 3 for $1.25, 

 postpaid. 



Thompson's Rose Nicotine 



Is chemically pure nicotine, and sure and certain death to insects 

 on roses, plants, pets, or wherever found. No trouble, no odor, no 

 staining, no harm ; simply apply as directed with spray-pump or plant- 

 sprinkler. Especially effective for all insects on roses. It is an eco- 

 nomical insecticide and the best on the market. Price, small can, 30c; 

 larger size, 60c, postpaid. 



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