BURNETT’S NOVELTIES AND 
SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Penn State Ballhead 
A strain of Danish Ballhead with some¬ 
what larger and flatter heads. Noted for its 
solidity, uniformity, and especially for its 
heavy yield per acre. Pkt. 20c., oz. 75c., 
l A lb. $2.00. 
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. 30e., 
A lb. 80c. 
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., y oz. $1.50. y> 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., y oz. 
$1.00, oz. $3.50. 
SWEET CORN 
Gemcross Market 
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., y lb. $1.00. 
{Illustrated in color on back cover) 
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, y 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. 60c., 
M lb. $1.50. 
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., pt. 75c., pt. $1.25, 
qt. $2.10. 
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., y 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., y 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., 
M lb. $1.35. 
TOMATO 
Holding (Illustrated) 
A new small to medium size Tomato, hav¬ 
ing 12 to 14 round fruits to a cluster. Very 
sweet and juicy; excellent for table and ex¬ 
hibition purposes. Very prolific. 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., y oz. 45c., oz. 75c. 
CELERY, Golden Plume 
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. y pt. 30c., pt. 55c., qt. $1.00, 
peck $7.00. 
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., y lb. $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., 
y oz. 75c., oz. $2.00. 
CABBAGE 
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., 3^ 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., 
y lb. $2.75. 
LETTUCE 
Matchless 
This lettuce is a cross between a head va¬ 
riety and a Cos or Romaine, with numerous 
leaves which form a long, loose head, very 
tender, sweet and brittle. An excellent Sum¬ 
mer variety, also fine for growing in frames. 
Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00, M lb. $3.50. 
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. 
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