Early Wonder 
BEETS—Table Varieties 
One ounce of seed to 50 feet of row 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. (Se¬ 
lected Strain.) The leading extra 
early variety. The skin is very 
smooth and bright red; flesh ver¬ 
milion, very sweet and tender. A 
money-maker for market growers. 
Pkt., 8c; oz., 12c; 44 lb., 80c; lb., 
90c; 2 lbs., $1.65; 5 lbs., $3.85; 10 
lbs., $7.20, postpaid. 
DETROIT DARK RED. The 
leading main crop variety; roots 
may be used early in the season 
when only partially grown, being 
ready for use almost as quickly 
as the extra early sorts. Form globular or ovoid; 
smooth and regular in form, with small taproot and 
free from rootlets. Flesh is fine grained, tender and 
sweet. Retains its choice quality and freedom from 
woodiness until the beets attain their full size. A 
favorite for canning because of its rich, deep, dark 
red color. Pkt., 8c; oz., 12c; 44 lb., 30c; lb., 90c; 
2 lbs., $1.65; 5 lbs., $3.85; 10 lbs., $7.20, postpaid. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. An exceedingly popular, early, 
round, deep-red beet of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
44 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 2 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $3.20; 10 lbs., $6.00, 
postpaid. 
EARLY WONDER. A variety which has gained 
wide popularity among market gardeners, and one 
which the amateur may also grow T with every confi¬ 
dence. It may be sown early, and it matures very 
rapidly. It is so uniform in growth that the crop can 
be lifted practically at one time, making it possible to 
use the land for a second crop. The root is nearly 
globular in shape, slightly flattened. The leaves are 
of medium size, and the color of the flesh is deep 
blood-red; sw r eet and free from strings. Pkt., 8c; oz., 
12c; 44 lb., 30c; Jb., 90c; 2 lbs., $1.65; 5 lbs., $3.85; 
10 lbs., $7.20, postpaid. 
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD. The leading variety for winter use. 
Good sized, long, tapering, smooth roots; dark red; sweet and 
tender, remaining so until spring. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 
25c; lb., 75c; 2 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $3.20; 10 lbs., $6.00, post¬ 
paid. 
NOTICF ^ ou may deduct *0° P er pound from the post- 
1 ^^ * Apaid prices given in this catalog if you want 
seeds sent by express or freight, not prepaid. Do not ask us to 
make an express shipment of less than a total of 5 lbs. of seed, 
or a freight shipment of less than 50 lbs. 
BURGESS’ 
SPECIAL DE¬ 
TROIT is an im¬ 
proved strain of 
Detroit Dark Red 
Beet which is 
fully as early as 
Crosby’s Egyp¬ 
tian. Extra deep 
dark red; more 
uniform in shape 
and color than De¬ 
troit Dark Red; 
and of the very 
best quality. Un¬ 
equaled for either 
home garden or 
market, and with¬ 
out doubt the most valuable variety of beet ever 
offered. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 44 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 
2 lbs., $2,25; 5 lbs., $5.30; 10 lbs., $10.00, postpaid. 
Burgess’ Special Detroit 
Spinach Beet 
Spinach Beet 
or Swiss Chard 
GIANT LUCULLUS. Grown 
extensively for its large, juicy 
tender leaves and leaf stalks. 
The leaves grow to a length of 
2 to 2*4 feet, and the stalks are 
nearly as thick and broad as 
Rhubarb and never get tough. 
By picking off the large outside 
leaves, as wanted, more leaves con¬ 
tinue to grow and keep right on 
growing until killed by severe frost 
in the fall. The whole leaf can be 
used for greens, or the leaf stalks 
can be cooked like asparagus. Also 
extensively used as a green feed for 
poultry. Pkt., 8c; oz., 12c; % lb., 
30c; lb., 90c; 2 lbs., $1.65; 5 lbs., 
$3.85; 10 lbs., $7.20, postpaid. 
Brussels Sprouts 
One ounce of seed for 200 feet of row 
A variety of the Cabbage family, possessing the peculiarity of bearing upon 
its stem or stalk from 50 to 100 small, compact round heads, each measuring 
from 1 to 2 inches in diameter. These heads are cut off when well formed and 
are usually marketed in quart berry boxes. The plants are very hardy, are 
not injured but improved by 
hard frosts, and are left in the 
garden or field d u r i n g the 
early winter until wanted. 
May be had in fine condition 
until about Christmas time in 
the North, and in the South 
may be had from November to 
March. These miniature Cab¬ 
bages may be boiled like Cabbage or cooked in cream like Cauliflower. 
They are the most delicious and delicately flavored of the Cabbage family. 
IMPROVED HALF DWARF. The best variety for all localities; very productive. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 44 lb., 55c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
Brussels 
Sprouts 
Collards 
Collard 
One ounce of seed to 300 feet of row 
GEORGIA. The leading and best variety. A form of loose-headed cabbage that usually 
succeeds in locations where other sorts of cabbage cannot be grown to perfection. In the 
South they continue to grow all winter long and the tender tops are cooked like ordinary 
Cabbage, which they resemble greatly in flavor. One ounce will sow 300 feet of row. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 1 0c ; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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