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^e Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. 



NEW VEGETABLES 



THE BEST 



FOR 1903 



NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES OF MERIT 



On this and tlie follo'iving page will be found illustrated and described the finest novelties and 

 improved strains of the already Avell-known standard sorts of vegetables. All these have been carefully 

 tested and possess qualities not found in varieties of the same class as usually offered. 



PREMIUM OFFER 



$2,50, and so on. 



$1.25 worth of Seeds for $J. Orders of Seeds amounting to $1 can 

 select to the value of $1.25. Orders for $2 can select to the value of 

 25 cts. worth of Seed free with each dollar^s worth ordered. 





New Crimson Globe Beet 



An extremely handsome second early or main crop Beet, with richly 

 colored flesh of splendid quality. The Beets are of medium size, slightly 

 ohlong, entirely free from fibrous rootlets, having only a slender tap 

 root, as shown in the illustration. The roots average three inches in 

 diameter, with a Smooth skin and regular form, making a beautiful 

 appearance when prepared for market. The flesh is deep purplish- 

 crimson, slightly zoned, remarkably sweet and tender. Absolutely free 

 from stringiness. The foliage is small, of a rich, brouze purple. Per 

 packet, 10 cts.; oz , 15 cts.; 34 lb., 35 cts. 



New Egg Plant, Black Beauty 



This is the first distinct new Egg 

 Plant of importance that has been 

 introduced within the past twenty- 

 five years. . Not only does it produce 

 its fruit ready for use ten days earlier 

 than any other variety, but it is also 

 of larger size, iiner flavor and more 

 attractive appearance. The skin is 

 rich, lustrous, purplish-black, uni- 

 forfla over the whole fruit. The plants 

 branch freely nf ar the ground, grow- 

 ing in broad, well-rounded bu.^hes. 

 The fruits are broad and thick, of a 



most attiaciivo form and line flavor. Pt-r packet, 10 cts.; 14 oz,, ii5 ets. ; oz.,75ots. 



Burpee's Bush Lima Bean 



Although not of recent introduction or a novelty by any means, Burpee'^ Bjish Limn 

 Bean possesses such splendid qualities held by no other Bash Lima Bean that we offer it 

 among our novelties and specialties. It is the only bush form of the true large 

 Lima Bean, and has proven to be the most valuable introduction of recent years. Burpee's 

 Bush Lima comes ahsoluldy true from seed, x^roduciiig bushes IS to 20 inches high, of stout 

 growth, alway.s erect, yet branching vigorously, each plant developing into a magnificent 

 circular bush from two to three feet in diameter. It is a prolific yielder, the handsome, 

 large pods being well filled with large Beans, identical in size and flavor with the well- 

 known large p;)le Limas. The strain has been greatly improved vithin the past few years, until 

 this variety noic stands without a riral. Per packet, 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 45 cts., postpaid. 



New Lettuce, Improved New York orWonderful 



Plants of extra large growth, producing heads of immense size under favorable condi- 

 tions. The inner portion is beautifully blanched, and stands a considerable length of time 

 before running to seed. The outer leaves are deep, rich green. Per packet, 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts. 



Two New Cabbages 



Below are offered two new varieties, distinct in every way from all others. The plants 

 are of strong, quick growtli, with- a spreading circle of large, rounded, clear blue-green 

 leaves. The stem is short, the spreading leaves resting upon the soil, and large solid heads 

 are formed close to the ground. The heads are of distinct rounded form, solid as a stnne. 

 The leaves composing the head are tightly folded, beautifully blanched and of mild, sweet 

 flavor. We offer two varieties, as follows : 

 Late Stonehead — The best and most distinct new Winter Cabbage. An excellent 



Winter keeper. Per packet, 10 cts.; Yz oz.. 40 cts.; oz.,75 cts. ; 14 lb , Si. 10. 

 Early Stonehead.— Similar in growth to the above, but growingonly to about two-thirds 

 the size. Pvcady for use about the same time as Burpee's All Head Early, descril>ed on 

 page 154. Not only a superb early Summer variety, but valuable for Fall planting in the 

 South for early Spring market. Ptr packet, 10 cts.; ^A oz , SOtts; oz., 60 cts ; i<C lb, $1.60. 



