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IvUTHKR BURBANK, SanTA RoSA, CaL. 



Begonia-leaved Squash. UJ. OXJju. fluAptx, v 



A mammoth Squash which produces abundant crops for stock-feeding, and 

 has bright golden variegated leaves. The unusual leaf variegation appeared 

 four years ago on a single vine, and by selection has become so fixed that at 

 least ninety-five per cent are variegated. The form, size and uniform appear- 

 ance of the Squashes has also been greatly improved. 



" It gives me great pleasure to deal with one whom I know so well through the horti- 

 cultural press, and w'hose work I so much esteem." 



W. B. Cleves, Biughamton, N. Y. 



New Potatoes. 



These are the best of several thousand seedlings, and have been tested for 

 five years. 



1. A long, nearly cylindrical, smooth, white seedling of the Burbank ; 

 the eyes are hardly perceptible, and the flesh has the sweet, rich, Potato flavor 

 which the Early Rose had in its best days. The Potatoes, which are produced 

 abundantly, often grow eight or ten inches in length. 



2. A short, flatish, oval, light-colored Potato with a russet coat, from a 

 cross of the old "Chili" or "Bodega Red" and the Burbank. 



Both are superior keepers, and have never shown any tendency to become 

 diseased. 



" Dr. Eisen, of the California Academy of Sciences, remarked that in the Eastern States 

 * and Europe, where he has lately been collecting material for a new book, the name of 

 Luther Burbank was familiar to scientists everywhere, and that unusual interest was mani- 

 fested in his work." — Safita Rosa Democrat. 



"Your system of packing is undoubtedly perfect. We have always considered you 

 perfectly reliable." Steubenrauch Bros., Mexia, Texas. 



Ornamental Cross-bred Tomatoes. 



B\^ crossing the Little Currant and the Dwarf Champion Tomatoes some 

 unusually handsome ornamental varieties w^ere produced. The photograph 

 on the first page of cover shows some of the fruit and one of the leaves. 



