BURNETT’ 
SPECIALTIES 
S NOVELTIES AND 
IN VEGETABLE SEEDS 
BEAN 
Masterpiece (True Stock) 
Ever since its introduction. Masterpiece 
has been very popular. The plant is robust, 
very prolific, with long, straight, handsome 
pods. Very tender and perfectly stringless. 
For exhibition purposes, it is undoubtedly 
the best variety, whether grown outdoors or 
under glass. 34 Pt. 30c., pt. 55c., qt. $1.00, 
peck $7.00. 
The Prince 
A new early variety, enormous cropper and 
of immense size. Excellent for forcing or out¬ 
side planting. Pods often 12 inches long and 
of fine flavor. Pkt. 15c., 34 pt. 45c., pt. 80c., 
qt. $1.50, 34 peck $5.00. 
BEET 
Winter Keeper 
Very popular variety of extraordinary 
keeping quality, a main crop sort of distinct 
type, being almost globular in shape and of 
tremendous size. When taken from the gar¬ 
den at any period of its growth, the flavor is 
very pleasing and it will keep fresh in storage 
until Spring. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 34 it)* $1.00, 
lb. $2.75. 
BROCCOLI 
True Italian Green Sprouting 
This vegetable is well known and esteemed 
highly in Europe and today there is a growing 
demand for it in this country. It is an entirely 
distinct sort producing narrow, tender 
sprouts, which, when young, can be cooked 
and served same as Asparagus. Pkt. 25c., 
34 oz. 75c., oz. $2.00. 
CABBAGE 
Savoy Chieftain 
An early, all-purpose Savoy with crisp, 
large heads of good quality, and long stand¬ 
ing character. A real improvement over 
former strains of this type. Pkt. 20c., oz. 75c. 
CARROT 
Burnett’s Bunching 
A new variety that will answer the market 
grower’s wish for a longer and deeper colored 
bunching type. Tops short and stems me¬ 
dium-sized and strong. Roots 8 inches long, 
cylindrical, well-stumped. Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 
34 lb. 90c. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Snowball, “Burnett’s Selected 
Strain” 
For forcing under glass and growing in 
frames for early use it has proved superior to 
all. Its dwarf, compact habit and short outer 
leaves allow it to be planted closer in the same 
space of ground than other varieties. Heads 
pure snow white of the finest quality. Spe¬ 
cially grown for us in Denmark for our private 
estate trade. Pkt. 25c., 34 oz. $1.50, 34 oz. 
$2.50, oz. $4.00. 
CELERY 
Burnett’s Golden Plume 
This is undoubtedly the earliest Celery now 
grown. It is strong, vigorous and immune 
from blight and rust, blanches easily, is brittle, 
tender and of finest flavor. Pkt. 25c., 34 oz. 
$1.00, oz. $3.50. 
SWEET CORN 
Gemcross Market 
The earliest Hybrid Sweet Corn maturing 
in 72 days. Ears 12-14 rowed, 6-8 in. long. 
Stalks 6-7 ft. tall. Resistant to bacterial wilt. 
Pkt. 20c., 34 Pt. 35c., pt. 60c., qt. $1.00. 
(See page. 36 for other Hybrid Cross varieties) 
CUCUMBER 
Colorado 
Fruit 9 to 11 in., not quite as long as Long¬ 
fellow. A good new dark green variety that 
is excellent for the home garden. Pkt. *15c., 
oz. 40c., M lb. $1.00. 
EGG PLANT 
New Hampshire Hybrid 
This splendid new variety is especially 
recommended for its earliness and productiv¬ 
ity. Plant upright in growth; fruit dark pur¬ 
ple and medium sized. Pkt. 15c., oz. 75c., 
34 lb. $2.75. 
LETTUCE 
Burnett’s Balmoral 
A grand, early head Lettuce for forcing or 
outside planting. The heads are of medium 
size and very solid; outer leaves light green 
with golden yellow heart. Crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.50. 
MUSKMELON 
“Burnett’s Discovery” 
For outside culture and forcing under glass 
“Discovery” has few equals. The fruit is of 
an emerald-green color, finely netted, flesh 
very deep, ripening clear to the rind; of a 
beautiful salmon color, flavor rich and deli¬ 
cious. It is early, prolific and long bearing. 
Pkt. 25c., 5 pkts. $1.00. 
Pride of Wisconsin 
New early Melon with unusually thick, 
pink flesh of excellent quality. The outside 
color is pearl gray covered with heavy open 
netting. Pkt. 15c., oz. 45c., 34 lb. $1.00. 
ONION 
Ailsa Craig (Imported) 
For exhibition Ailsa Craig is universally 
recognized as the ideal Onion. The skin is of 
a pale straw color; flesh white, very mild and 
quality superb. The oval-shaped bulbs often 
attain the phenomenal size of from 3 to 4 lbs. 
Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00, 34 lb. $3.00. 
PARSLEY 
Burnett’s Emerald Isle 
A beautiful dark green color and more 
densely curled than the older sorts. Plant is 
dwarf and compact, making it most desirable 
for planting indoors, or for a neat border in 
the vegetable garden. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 
34 lb. $1.50. 
PARSNIP —All America 
Received the Award of Merit at the trials 
in 1936. Smooth fruit free from rootlets. 
Splendid type. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.25 
PEAS —Sutton’s Foremost 
Earliest large podded, blue, semi-round Pea 
yet introduced. A heavy cropper, 3 to 4 ft. 
tall. Only variety resistant to blight in East 
during 1937. Pkt. 25c., Yz Pt- 75c., pt. $1.25, 
qt. $2.10. 
PEPPER 
Windsor A 
A good stock of the very early Ruby King 
type. Recommended for Northern short 
season sections as a drought-resisting, proli¬ 
fic, thick-fleshed, very early variety. Medium 
high, sturdy plants. Pkt. 15c., oz. 90c., 
34 ob. $2.75. 
RADISH 
Billiard Ball 
A quick growing, ball-like Radish with a 
short top and the attractive color of Scarlet 
Globe. Recommended for forcing or outdoor 
use. Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 34 lb. 85c., lb. $2.00. 
SPINACH 
Blight-resistant Savoy 
For Fall sowing only; desirable for planting 
in infested soil. Leaves smoother than other 
Savoy strains. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 34 lb. $1.25. 
SQUASH 
Early Prolific Straightneck 
Earlier and more prolific than the Giant 
Summer Straightneck. Not as large, but 
more tender, smoother, and of a uniform, rich 
creamy color. Can be used when 4 or 5 in. 
long, but keeps tender and delicious until 
10 or 12 in. in length. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., 
34 lb. $1.35. 
TOMATO 
American Banner 
A new variety derived from a cross with 
Scarlet Dawn. Originated by Wm. E. Vail, 
Yorktown Heights, Westchester Co., N. Y. 
Earlier than Pritchard and a heavy yielder. 
Smooth, medium-sized fruit of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 25c., 5 pkts. $1.00. 
Pritchard 
A disease-resistant variety derived from a 
cross with Marglobe. Highly prized for flavor 
and meatiness. Prolific, juicy, and has small 
seed cells. Pkt. 15c., 34 oz. 45c., oz. 75c. 
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