Burpee’s Cucumbers 
375 Everbearing Q 
If the fruits are kept picked regularly, the plants will 
continue to bear throughout the season. When fully grown, 
the fruits are 5 in. long and about in. thick. Pkt. 10^; 
oz. 300; 4 ozs. 850; V 2 lb. $1.25; lb. $2.25; 2 lbs. $4.20; 
5 lbs. $10.10; 10 lbs. $19.10. 
410 Burpee’s White Wonder 
While this is a most interesting variety, it also is a first-class 
Cucumber of highest quality. The fruits are pure white from 
the time they begin to form and remain white until ripe; 
7 in. long and 2K in. thick. It is primarily a home-garden 
variety. Pkt. 100; oz. 300; 4 ozs. 900; y 2 lb. $1.40; 
lb. $2.50; 2 lbs. $4.65; 5 lbs. $11.25; 10 lbs. $21.25. 
413 English Frame KXtS 
ing to the White Spine class. It is sometimes offered under 
the name of Telegram and has been specially bred for forc¬ 
ing in the greenhouse. The fruits are 18 to 24 in. long 
and weigh over 10 lbs. each. Pkt. 250; oz.$2.00; 4 ozs.$6.00; 
i/ 2 lb. $11.00; lb. $20.00. 
Early 
Fortune 
401 Early Fortune O 
406 Japanese Climbing cucumbl? 1 ”! 
climbing habit. Suitable for covering fences and trellises. 
Deep russet skin lightly netted when ripe, and mild, white 
flesh. The fully developed cucumbers grow 9 in. long and 
2 % in. thick. Pkt. 100; oz. 300; 4 ozs. 900; l / 2 lb. $1.40; 
lb. $2.50; 2 lbs. $4.65; 5 lbs. $11.25; 10 lbs. $21.25. 
A white spine Cucumber, highly valued on account of its 
disease resistance and rich dark green fruits that ship 
well to distant markets. The flesh is pure white and has 
a firm and crisp texture. The flavor is most delicious. 
Fully grown fruits measure 9 in. long and 2X in. thick. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 300; 4 ozs. 900; y 2 lb. $1.40; lb. $2.50; 
2 lbs. $4.65; 5 lbs. $11.25; 10 lbs. $21.25. 
137 LUCUIIUS 
A well-known variety of 
Swiss Chard for which 
some culinary experts 
claim first place on 
account of its mild Spin¬ 
ach-like flavor/ The 
leaves grow to a very 
large size, with a great 
mass of thickly textured, 
light green foliage. The 
thick white stalks are 
splendid for creaming like 
Asparagus. It is a very 
popular variety with many 
gardeners. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; 
1/2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00. 
136 Large Ribbed 
White 
Large smooth leaves of thick texture 
grown mostly for the heavy tender 
main-ribs which are very tasty 
served with a cream sauce. The 
green succulent foliage may be used 
like Spinach. It is an old standard 
variety, grown extensively for both 
the white stalks and the green parts 
of the plant. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 400; y 2 lb. 600; lb. 900. 
Fordhook Giant 
Swiss Chard 
Swiss Chard replaces Spinach 
during the hot weather and is as 
easy to grow as Beets. Sow the 
seed during April or May in 
rows 16 to 20 in. apart and thin 
the seedlings to stand 1 ft. apart 
in the row. The plants are 
quite hardy and will yield 
throughout the summer and fall 
until frost. The large white ribs 
may be creamed like Asparagus. 
Sow one oz. for 100 ft.; 4 lbs. 
per acre. Ready for picking in 
60 days. 
135 Burpee’s 
Fordhook Giant © 
A very outstanding Swiss Chard growing 
to enormous size. The rich blue-green 
leaves are much crinkled or savoyed. 
When fully developed, the leaves 
measure 10 in. in width and 2^2 ft. in length. The 
texture of the leaves is thick and fleshy and their 
quality is highly appreciated cooked in the same way 
as Spinach. The pearly white stems or stalks measure 
2 F 2 in. in width and give an excellent dish prepared 
like Asparagus. Pkt. 150; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; 
1/2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25. 
Collards 
299 Georgia A vigorous variety, 3 ft. tail, pro¬ 
ducing a great quantity of large, succulent. Cabbage-like 
leaves. They make delicious greens and are highly esteemed, 
particularly in the South. Extensively grown in place of 
Cabbage in sections where the latter does not develop well 
on account of hot weather. One oz. will sow 300 ft. of drill. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; V 2 lb. 400; lb. 650. 
Corn Salad 
351 Large-Leaved Round 
The thick leaves are served like Lettuce during early spring 
or fall. Sow seed in spring or during August and September. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; V 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25. 
364 
Fine Curled 
This is also known as 
Pepper Grass. It grows very quickly and is of the easiest 
culture. May be used for flavoring salads, for garnishing, 
or as a green in sandwiches. Sow the seed any time during 
the year and cut the young greens before they grow too 
tall. Does best during cool weather and in moist soil. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; V 2 lb. 450; lb. 750. 
66 Water Cress Start the seed in pots set in a 
an of water and transplant into a shallow running stream, 
r keep growing in moist soil. It may also be grown in 
'ames filled with good rich light soil which will hold \ *er 
fell. Frequent watering encourages a strong growi..- 
lives an anoetizing, mildly pungent salad or salad adai- 
on. Pkt. 150; oz. 400; 4 ozs. $1.20; V ? lb. $2.20; lb. $4.00. 
We have used the Bull’s Eye O many years to mark 
5 in our Catalog those varieties of Vegetables which weW 
consider the b est in their class. _ 
Follow the Bull's Eye 
Greens are essential in our daily diet. Plant Burpee’s Seeds 
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