Mr. Forrister and Son, Stalk of 
Rhubarb and Baseball Bat 
One Stalk Sufficient for a Pie; 1 
Here is the Proof 
“Your records will show that I pur¬ 
chased three roots of your Burgess’ 
Colossal Rhubarb in the spring of 1937. 
The enclosed photograph gives tangible 
evidence of the size this rhubarb will 
grow. The stalk shown is 7 y 8 inches in 
circumference, 24 inches long and weighs 
2 pounds and 2 ounces. Its flavor is de¬ 
licious. The grower and his son are the 
people in the photograph.’’—Lore G. For¬ 
rister, Shrewsbury, Mass., July 17, 1938. 
to 2 lbs. Each; 1 % to 2 ft. Long 
We believe that Burgess’ New Colossal is 
much larger than any other Rhubarb ever pro¬ 
duced. It is not at all uncommon to cut stalks 
2 feet in length and from 6 to nearly 7 inches 
in circumference. When grown on rich soil 
and given good care, the stalks should average 
close to iy 2 lbs. each. One stalk is sufficient 
for a pie. It is by far the most productive 
variety of Rhubarb. It is more tender than 
other varieties, even the matured stalks cook¬ 
ing up tender. It is not as sour as other varie¬ 
ties, requiring less sugar. The quality is un¬ 
equaled. We have the entire supply of this 
wonderful new variety, so you can not secure 
it elsewhere. 
We are not selling roots of this variety this year, but can supply a limited amount of 
seed. Pkt., 25c; y z oz., 60c; oz., $1.00. 
New Ruby Rhubarb STR ^E B N E f0 Y 0K C E°0 L0R 
Stalks are very tender, do not grow large, and are intensely red—even the inside of the 
stalk is red clear through. When cooked or canned it is as red as strawberry sauce. Mild 
and delicious, requiring a minimum quantity of sugar. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; y 4 lb., $1.20; 
lb., $4.00, postpaid. Roots, 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50, postpaid. 
VlfTHPIA Popular standard variety; heavy yielder of excellent quality. Pkt., 
V1 UIUA ioc; oz., 16c; y 4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.20; 2 lbs., $2.15; 5 lbs., $5.00, 
postpaid. Roots, 25c each; 4 for 60c; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 50 
for $3.50; 100 for $6.00. 
TURNIPS 
One ounce for 200 feet of row; l*/ 2 to 2 lbs. per acre in drills. 
AMBER GLOBE, or LARGE YELLOW. The best large yellow late sort. 
Skin light yellow; flesh yellow, firm and sweet. Fine for table use and stock 
feeding. A good cropper and keeps in perfect condition until spring. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 20c; lb., 55c; 2 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $2.20; 10 lbs., $4.10, 
postpaid. 
DFN RAT T best early yellow Turnip. Not of large 
unijL* size, but firm and of excellent flavor. Keeps 
well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 22c; lb., 65c; 2 lbs., $1.15; 5 lbs., $2.60; 10 
lbs., $4.85, postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. The 
earliest Turnip grown. The bulb is flat, of me¬ 
dium size; white, with a bright purple top; and 
in quality the best. Planted extensively for first 
market crop, but not as well suited for summer 
planting. Reaches marketable size in 40 days. 
Purple Top White Globe Turnip 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 2 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $3.00; 10 lbs., $5.65, postpaid 
EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. The standard early variety. Roots broad and flat, of medium 
size; white, purple top. Extensively sown for both table use and stock feeding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
% lb -> 20c: lb., 55c; 2 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $2.20; 10 lbs., $4.10, postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. The most popular white Turnip for fall and winter use. Flesh 
pure white, fine grained and of fine flavor. Heavy yielder and splendid keeper. Desirable for table 
or stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 20c; lb., 55c; 2 lbs., $1.00; 5‘lbs., $2.20;* 10 lbs., $4.10, postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE SPECIAL. A more uniform and productive selection from our 
regular strain. Pkt., 8c; oz., 12c; y 4 lb., 22c; lb., 65c; 2 lbs., $1.15; 5 lbs., $2.60; 10 lbs., $4.85, 
postpaid. 
WHITE EGG. A quick growing, egg-shaped, smooth, pure white variety. Flesh firm, sweet and 
mild. Adapted to either spring or fall sowing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; U lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 2 lbs., $1.05: 
5 lbs., $2.40; 10 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
COW HORN. 12 to 15 inches long by 3 inches across; white, green top; grow partly above the 
ground; sweet and of fine flavor. Very valuable as a soil enricher. Can be sown broadcast on stubble 
ground, will grow on poor, worn-out soil, and if plowed under will enrich it as much as a crop of 
clover. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 2 lbs., $1.05; 5 lbs., $2.40; 10 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
JAPANESE FOLIAGE TURNIP. Edible tops and roots. Will grow and thrive in hot, dry weather. 
Monarch 
Pkt., 5c; oz., I 
$4.20, postpaid 
Rutabaga 
0 c; % lb. 
giving an abundance of both greens and 
sweet, tender turnips of excellent quality. 
Tops ready to cut in about 4 weeks; roots 
pure white, between flat and globe shape, 
lb., 60c; 2 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs.. 
Rutabagas, or Swedes 
One ounce for 200 feet of row; \/ z to 2 lbs. per acre in drills. 
Rutabagas require a longer season than turnips, so should be sown 
earlier, or about the middle of June. 
IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE TOP YELLOW. The best yellow va¬ 
riety; fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 2 lbs., $1.05; 
5 lbs., $2.40; 10 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
SPECIAL LONG ISLAND. A more productive selection from Improved 
American Purple Top Yellow. Larger roots, with small neck and tap root. 
Flesh firm, sweet and tender. Pkt., 8c; oz., 12c; % lb., 25c; lb., 70c; 
2 lbs., $1.25; 5 lbs., $2.80; 10 lbs., $5.25, postpaid. 
MONARCH OR ELEPHANT. Mammoth yellow variety; yields enor¬ 
mous crops. Grown principally for stock feeding, but is good for table 
use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 20c; lb., 65c; 2 lbs., $1.15; 5 lbs., $2.60; 
10 lbs., $4.85, postpaid. 
SWEET RUSSIA. Excellent keeper; flesh white, very firm and sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y 4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 2 lbs., $1.05; 5 lbs., $2.40; 
10 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
W&. 
Improved Purple Top Yellow Rutabaga 
On Express Shipments, Not Prepaid, Deduct 1 0c per lb. from Postpaid Prices 
