years. Most of these now blossom all red. 
This is a beautiful garden flower you will en¬ 
joy having in your garden. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c. 
MAROON PRINCE. Rich, dark maroon col¬ 
or. derived from the Red Sunflower. Pkt., 15c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED. Yellow, 
double, rounded, symmetrical, resembling a 
giant Chrysanthemum. A splendid garden 
flower. Pkt., 10c. 
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN. Tall with enormous 
flowers that have a great yield of seeds suit¬ 
able for chickens. Pkt., 5c. 
MIXED. Colors, red, yellow, maroon, prim¬ 
rose and variegated. Pkt., 10c. 
Tithonia 
MEXICAN SUNFLOWER. Stately plants 
with heavy dark green foliage and gorgeous 
red-orange flowers. Blooms in the fall. Pkt., 
15c. 
Zinnias 
FANTASY. Double, graceful, informal, and 
shaggy. Not so stiff as the ordinary Zinnia, 
and not so large as the Mammoth. Many de¬ 
lightful colors. Pkt., 10c. 
MAMMOTH DOUBLE. Rarge, v i g o r o u s 
plant, giant flowers, in many beautiful colors. 
Pkt., 10c. 
I find that Zinnias can be planted too early. 
From May 15 to May 25 is a good time in 
northern states. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Beans 
BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH LIMA. This 
is the largest podded and most prolific of the 
Bush Limas. Pods are 5 to G in. long, and 
beans are of luscious flavor. Plants are large 
and vigorous. Matures in about 75 davs. Pkt., 
7c. % lb., 25c. 1 lb., 35c. 
BEANS, STRINGLESS GREEN POD. A lit¬ 
tle earlier than Brittle Wax. Delicious flavor. 
Without strings o r fibers. Pkt., 5c.; 1 lb. 30c. 
BEANS, BRITTLE WAX. Prolific, fine-fla¬ 
vored and large. Without strings when picked 
at the right time. Pkt., 5c; 1 lb., 30c. 
Beets 
BLOOD TURNIP. Early, good sized, sweet 
flavored. The flesh is a beautiful dark red 
color. A splendid variety for home garden or 
market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 
COLUMBIA. Second early or main crop beet. 
Attractive, turnip-shaped, 3 or 4 in. in diam¬ 
eter. Dark red flesh, free from woody fiber. 
Tender and of rich flavor. Pkt., 7c. (Others 
ask 10c). oz., 18c. 
Plant beets early and thin to about 5 inches 
apart. Plant later for second crop. 
SWISS CHARD. This a kind of beet that 
is used for greens. Leaves may be used as 
greens and the leaf stem cut into short 
lengths, and cooked like asparagus. The leaves 
when cut grow again quickly, so you can 
have Chard all summer and fall. This variety 
is the Large Ribbed White. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 
Cabbage 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Conical 
heads pointed at top. Extra early. Compact 
heads. Plants may be set 10 in. apart. Pkt., 
7c; oz. 30c. 
BURPEE’S SUREHEAD. Heads large, round 
and flattened at the top. Extra solid, fine 
grained, having small core, and excellent fla¬ 
vor. Pkt.., 7c; oz., 25c. 
Carrot 
OXHEART. Full-grown they are about five 
in. long and Z x / 2 in. thick at top. Of delicious 
flavor, tender, sweet and fine grained. Pkt., 
5c; oz. 15c. 
CHANTENAY. A mide-season carrot, half- 
long with blunt end. The flesh is tender and 
sweet and colored a beautiful orange. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c. 
Sweet Corn 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. A late variety. 
Ears 8 or 9 inches long and closely set with 
16 or 18 rows of white, sweet, t ender, meaty, 
juicy kernels. Stalks 7 to 8 ft. Corn stalks 
make good fodder. Pkt., 10c; x / 2 lb. 20c. 
BURPEE’S BRANCHING. Plants grow 6 
ft. tall, and often carry 4 or 5 ears of fair 
size. For best results thin to about 2 ft. apart 
in the row. Pkt., 10c; x / 2 lb.. 25c. 
GOLDEN GEM. The earliest corn of all, 
about a week earlier than Golden Bantam. 
Have had roasting ears here in this mile-high 
altitude as early as July 12. The quality is 
fine. Pkt., 10c. 
THE BURBANK. An early yellow corn de¬ 
rived from Golden Bantam and originated by 
Luther Burbank. I had my first seed of it 
directly from Burbank, and have tried to 
keep it pure through the years 1 have grown 
it. I consider this the sweetest, tenderest and 
best for the table of all varieties. A few days 
later than Golden Bantam, and ears larger 
with 12 or 14 rows of kernels to the ear. Pkt., 
10c. 
Pop Corn 
SOUTH AMERICAN MUSHROOM. The ker¬ 
nels are large, golden yellow. When popped 
they are over an inch in diameter and of a 
creamy white color. Pkt., 10c; x / 2 lb., 20c. 
Cucumber 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN. Beautiful glos¬ 
sy green and pure white solid flesh. 12 to 14 
in. long. Extremely popular. Pkt., 8c. 
Lettuce 
HANSON. Best quality, crisp, mild, tender, 
juicy and well blanched. Early, and heads 
good size. Pkt., 5c. Thin to about 10 inches. 
May be used as leaf lettuce while thinning. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Makes large 
plants, grows quickly, is early and of fine 
quality. Leaves brittle and crisp, and flavor 
delicate and appetizing. Thin well to make 
large plants. Pkt., 5c. 
Muskmelon 
BURPEE’S NETTED GEM. This is the 
Rocky Ford Cantaloupe. Flesh is green, sweet 
and luscious, and may be eaten close to the 
rind. Seed cavity small, and fruits firm and 
solid. Pkt., 5c; oz. 15c. 
FORDHOOK. Handy size, well-ribbed, cov¬ 
ered with fine gray netting. The bright or¬ 
ange flesh is exce'ptionally thick, delightfully 
sweet and has a wonderful aroma. Pkt., Sc; 
oz., 20c. 
Watermelon 
BURPEE’S BABY DELIGHT. The usual 
trouble with Watermelons is that they do 
not ripen soon enough. Here is an extra-early 
melon weighing from 4 to 6 lbs., with dark 
green skin and thin rind. The crystalline car¬ 
mine flesh has a luscious sweetness. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c. 
FORDHOOK EARLY. A quickly growing 
melon, which will mature in sections too cold 
for most varieties. Under favorable conditions 
this melon will be ready for eating in 80 
days from planting. The melons are large, 
oval, and weigh about 20 lb.s each. Luscious, 
sweet, rich pink flesh. Pkt., Sc; oz. 15c. 
