Burgess' Drought-Proof Pea 
Laughs at Drought, Smiles at Rain 
Burgess’ Drought-Proof will do well under a wider range of weather and soil condi¬ 
tions than any other variety. It will grow a crop during the driest, hottest summer 
months, at a time any other variety would be a failure. In the hot, dry localities of 
the West this variety will grow a large crop without irrigation and without a single drop 
of rain falling upon it from seed time to harvest. For mid-summer or late summer 
planting this is the variety to plant. If it rains and the soil is kept moist this variety 
will produce as large a crop as any variety we know of; if it doesn’t rain, and it gets 
hot and dry, you will get a crop anyway. The handsome round pods are well filled 
with from 7 to 10 peas in a pod ; quality excellent, sweet and tender, even when the 
peas are large. Vines grow 2 feet high, and require no support. This pea is resistant 
to Fusarium Wilt and will do its best in the North, South, East or West. Don’t fail to 
give it a trial. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.90; 10 lbs., $3.65, 
postpaid. By express, not. prepaid, 15 lbs., $3.90; 25 lbs., $6.25; 100 lbs., $24.00. 
'T’pi rDUflMp A leading mid-season variety and very popular with market 
lEiLiLirnwilEi gardeners whose trade appreciates fine appearance and high 
quality. Pods 4% to 5 inches long and filled with large peas which are tender, sweet and 
of excellent flavor. Height 3% to 4 feet, Pkt., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 
5 lbs., $1.45; 10 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. By express, not"prepaid, 15 lbs., $2.55; 25 lbs., 
$4.00; 100 lbs., $15.00. 
THOMAS LAXTON 
Only a few days later than American Wonder and 
Premium Gem, but pods and peas much larger. Unsur¬ 
passed for quality ; very productive, vines 2% feet. Similar to Gradus, and even better. 
Pkt., 10c; % lb., 22c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.60; 10 lbs., $3.10, postpaid. By 
express, not prepaid, 15 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $4.75; 100 lbs., $18.00. 
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. Of compact growth; 12 inches tall. Same season as Amer¬ 
ican Wonder. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.85, 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 15 lbs., $2.70; 25 lbs., $4.25; 100 lbs., $16.00. 
Burgess’ Drought-Proof 
LIMA PEA, or FROST PROOF BEAN. 
It belongs to the English Broad Bean 
family, but we list it among the Peas as 
well as the Beans, as the flavor is much 
more like peas than beans. Pkt., 10c; 
1/2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
Edible Podded or Salad Pea 
Cook Like Snap Beans 
DWARF GRAY SUGAR is the best edible-podded Pea. Cook pods 
and all like snap beans. Pods much smaller than some of the other 
edible-podded sorts, but are of considerable better quality and very 
productive. Very early, being ready for use about the same time as Little Marvel. 
Height 15 inches. Be sure to plant some of this variety; you will like them. Pkt., 
10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 38c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.55; 10 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. By 
express, not prepaid, 15 lbs., $2.85; 25 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $17.00. 
Thomas Laxton 
Large White Marrowfat or Baking Pea 
This is an old variety which many people prefer to varieties that are sweeter. Used 
extensively for green peas, and the dried peas make a most palatable dish when prepared 
the same as baked beans. If you have never tried baking dried Marrowfat Peas, plant some 
of this variety this year and give them a trial. You will be delighted with them. This 
variety is also used for sowing with oats' for feeding stock. It is of strong growing habits, 
vines about 4% feet high, and bears prolifically. Pods 3 inches long, containing 5 to 6 
large white Peas. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.40; 10 lbs., $2.70, 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 15 lbs., $2.40; 25 lbs., $3.75: 100 lbs., $14.00. 
Shell One Pound of Peas 
in 4 Minutes 
Simply Turn the Handle 
Save Your Hands and Finger Nails. Shelling peas by hand is one of the 
housewife's most bothersome, time-taking and annoying duties. In addi¬ 
tion, it injures the fingers and stains the nails. 
Now all that is eliminated with the Holmes Pea Sheller. Simply turn 
the handle and insert the pods between rubber rollers, vine end first. 
The pods are popped open, forcing the peas out. The hood of the sheller 
pours them undamaged into a pan placed below. The empty pods con¬ 
tinue on through the roller into a pile at the back of the Sheller. 
It is just as easy as it sounds. 
The Holmes Sheller is easily cleaned—just rinse off under the hot water 
faucet. Finished in a pea-green lacquer. 
It is simple and sturdily made. Nothing to get out of order. No clamps 
or screws. Rubber suction cups hold it firmly in place on practically any 
smooth surface. Compact and convenient. Height less than 6 inches. 
Kitchen sink is usually considered the ideal place for using this Sheller. 
$1.50 each, postpaid. 
NO CLAMPS, NO SCREWS 
1. Keep handle 
turning;. 
2. Insert pods, 
vine end first 
3. H o o d to 
guide peas 
into dish. 
4. Four vacuum 
cups to hold 
sheUer steady 
—no clamps, 
no screws. 
5. Metal parts 
have lacquer 
finish. 
6. Oil bearings 
often. 
7. Rubber rollers 
Approved by Good Housekeeping Institute 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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