Icicle 
RADISHES 
for the HOME GARDEN 
and the MARKET 
One ounce of seed for 100 feet of row 
CRIMSON GIANT GLOBE. A fine, large, bright 
red radish which differs from most others in that the 
roots attain a larger size without becoming pithy. 
Early notwithstanding its size. Sweet, crisp, juicy, 
brittle; finest quality. Pkt., 8 c; oz., 13c; % lb., 
35c; lb., $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.80; 5 lbs., $4.25; 10 lbs., 
$8.00, postpaid. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. (Short Top.) A pop¬ 
ular early round radish which is recommended for 
both forcing and outdoor planting. Color rich scar¬ 
let. Pkt.. 8 c; oz., 12c; % lb., 33c; lb., 95c; 2 lbs., 
$1.70; 5 lbs., $4.05; 10 lbs., $7.60, postpaid. 
Early Money Maker 
A profitable variety for market growers, because 
of quick maturity, rich scarlet color, perfect shape 
and superior quality. Always crisp, juicy and mild; 
globe shaped; fit to pull in 16 to 22 days. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.15; 2 lbs., $2.10; 
5 lbs., $4.90; 10 lbs., $9.20, postpaid. 
EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. The best 
long red Radish. Pkt., 8 c; oz., 12c; % lb., 30c; 
lb., 90c; 2 lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., $3.80; 10 lbs., $7.20, 
postpaid. 
SPARKLER, or WHITE TIPPED SCARLET TUR¬ 
NIP. A favorite in all markets, owing to its fine 
appearance. Handsome bright scarlet color with 
white tip. One of the best early varieties for out¬ 
door sowing; excellent quality. Pkt., 8 c; oz., 12c; 
% lb., 33c; lb., 95c; 2 lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., $4.05; 
10 lbs., $7.60, postpaid. 
ICICLE. The best long white Radish; mild and 
sweet. A favorite with market gardeners and for 
the home garden. Pkt., 8 c; oz., 12c; % lb., 33c; 
lb., 95c; 2 lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., $4.05; 10 lbs., $7.60, 
postpaid. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST. Olive shaped; red, white 
tipped. Of quick growth and excellent quality. 
Pkt., 8 c; oz., 13c; !i lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 2 lbs., 
$1.80; 5 lbs., $4.25; 10 lbs., $8.00, postpaid. 
LONG WHITE STRASBURG. The best summer 
Radish, withstanding hot weather the best of any 
sort. Pure white; firm and brittle. Pkt., 8c; oz., 
f2c ; % lb., 33c; lb., 95c; 2 lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., 
$4.05; 10 lbs., $7.60, postpaid. 
PRIZE MIXTURE. All the leading early varieties 
mixed. Pkt., 8 c; oz., 12c; % lb., 30c; lb., 90c, 
postpaid. 
BEANS 22 DEGREES 
BELOW FREEZING 
On March 26, 1940, a customer in Georgia 
wrote to us that he planted some of our Frost 
Proof Beans in the fall and that they lived all 
through the winter, standing 22 degrees below 
freezing. 
This hardy bean can be planted in the fall 
in some parts of the South and in the North. 
For description and prices see page 7. 
Radishes 15 to 50 Lbs. 
Valuable Cattle and Poultry Food 
SAKURAJIMA. or Poultry Radish. The largest variety 
of radish in cultivation. Often attains a weight of 15 
lbs., and some grow to more than 50 lbs. Nearly round. 
A great curiosity and a radish of extraordinary quality. 
Flesh solid, firm and brittle, and of most excellent flavor. 
A favorite for fall and winter use, and a valuable winter 
feed for cattle and poultry. Every poultryman should 
plant some of them. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; (4 lb., 55c; 
lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
YARD LONG (Nerima Long). An exceedingly sweet- 
flavored, long white radish. Grows 3 feet long; very crisp 
and brittle. Fine for all styles of cooking and excellent 
for pickles. One of the best for eating raw. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; (4 lb., 55c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
WINTER RADISHES 
Winter Radishes mature in 50 to 60 days. By packing 
in sand, fresh, crisp radishes may be had all winter. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH. 55 days. Keeps best and 
longest of all winter Radishes. Skin coal-black; flesh 
white and crisp; excellent quality. Pkt., 8 c; oz., 12c; 
14 lb., 33c; lb., 95c; 2 lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
SCARLET CHINA. 50 days. A favorite winter Rad¬ 
ish. Very handsome; of medium size; rose color; flesh 
white. Pkt., 8 c; oz., 12c; 14 lb., 33c; lb., 95c; 2 lbs., 
$1.70; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
WHITE CHINESE, OR CELESTIAL. 60 days. Claimed 
to be the finest of all white winter radishes. 12 to 15 
inches long, and about 5 inches in diameter. The flesh 
is crisp, juicy and tender ; flavor mild and fine. Pkt., 
8 c; oz., 12c; 14 lb., 33c; lb., 95c; 2 lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., 
$4.00, postpaid. 
Saxa 
Earliest Radish Grown 
Fit to Pull in 15 Days 
SAXA. We have found this Radish to be 
earlier than any of the other so-called earliest 
sorts. The best extra early variety for forcing, 
and for growing in the open ground it has no 
superior. From seed sowing to table in 16 to 
22 days and, under ideal conditions, fit to pull 
in 15 days. Round, bright scarlet in color and 
has a very small top and taproot. Flesh pure 
white, crisp, brittle, mild and juicy. The Saxa 
is one of the slowest to shoot to seed. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.35; 2 lbs., $2.45; 
5 lbs., $5.75; 10 lbs., $10.80, postpaid. 
Deduct 10c per Lb. 
from Postpaid Prices 
if you want seeds sent by express, 
not prepaid 
Small Sugar Pumpkin 
Prize Pumpkin 
Mixture 
A grand mixture of different 
kinds. You can have some of each 
variety in one patch in your own 
garden, without having to purchase 
a package of each. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
14c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
SORREL 
One ounce of seed for 100 feet of 
row 
LARGE-LEAVED F R E N C H or 
GARDEN. An improved variety 
which is used for soups, and when 
cooked like Spinach makes a very 
palatable dish. It is also fine for 
salads on account of its pleasant 
acid flavor. It is ready for use in 
about 60 days after seed is planted, 
and the plants will continue in full 
bearing from 3 to 4 years. Our seed 
is from the best garden strain, hav¬ 
ing large, pale green leaves of fine 
quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c, post¬ 
paid. 
PUMPKINS 
One Ounce for 20 Hills; 
3 to 4 Pounds Per Acre 
JUMBO PUMPKIN 
Often weigh 100 lbs.,-and sometimes as much as 
300 lbs. Always a prize winner at exhibitions. A 
good pie Pumpkin, splendid keeper, and valuable for 
feeding purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 22c; 14 lb., 50c; 
lb., $1.50; 2 lbs., $2.70; 5 lbs., $6.35; 10 lbs., $12.00, 
postpaid. 
BIG TOM, or IMPROVED LARGE FIELD. Leading corn field Pump¬ 
kin. Smooth, hard, reddish-orange skin, with rich orange-yellow flesh. 
Wonderfully prolific. Pkt., 8 c; oz., 12c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 2 lbs., 
$1.35; 5 lbs., $3.20; 10 lbs., $6.00, postpaid. 
SMALL SUGAR. The most popular pie pumpkin. Looks like a 
Field Pumpkin, but is smaller arid of much better quality. Flesh 
sweet and tender; excellent keeper. Pkt., 8c; oz., 12c; 14 lb., 27c; 
lb., 80c; 2 lbs., $1.45; 5 lbs., $3.40; 10 lbs., $6.40, postpaid. 
SWEET CHEESE. About 2 feet in diameter, round, flattened, hard 
and productive. Fine for market and family use, and excellent for 
stock feed. Pkt., 8 c; oz., 12c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 65c; 2 lbs., $1.15; 5 
lbs., $2.75; 10 lbs., $5.20, postpaid. 
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO is an excellent sort which, when 
cooked, resembles a sweet potato in flavor, but is of more delicious 
taste. It is pear-shaped and slightly ribbed. The color is creamy 
white, sometimes striped with green. Flesh is fine grained and very 
dry. Fine when cooked like sweet potatoes and nothing superior for 
making pies and custards. Matures in 110 days, is hardy and pro¬ 
ductive, and keeps perfectly sound until late in the spring. Pkt., 8 c; 
oz., 12c; 14 lb., 33c; lb., 95c; 2 lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., $4.05; 10 lbs., 
$7.60, postpaid. 
WINTER LUXURY. The best pie Pumpkin. Its winter-keeping 
qualities are almost unequaled. Slightly oval in shape and of medium 
size. Evenly and finely netted and is a yellowish russet color. Flesh 
deep and golden color; sweet and cooks quickly. A great producer. 
Pkt., 8 c; oz., 13c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.80; 5 lbs., $4.25; 
10 lbs., $8.00, postpaid. 
Hybridized Potato Seed 
Seed from the Seed Balls — Headquarters Stock. Your fortune may be in one of them. 
They are as easy to grow as tomatoes. Millions never saw Potato Seed Balls. They 
are the seed pods that grow on the top of the potato plant, and in most localities do not 
produce seed. This seed will produce an endless variety of new kinds. It is from 
these that all valuable new varieties of potatoes are produced. Growing new and distinct 
Seedling Potatoes from the 
Seed-Ball Seed is intensely in¬ 
teresting. They will be the 
greatest curiosity of your gar¬ 
den. This seed will positively 
produce innumerable new kinds, 
colors, shapes, sizes and quali¬ 
ties. The product will astonish 
you. Some may he of immense 
value and bring you a golden 
harvest. Full directions on ev¬ 
ery package. Pkt., 15c; 3 pkts.. 
Potato Seed Balls—One-Half Size 30c; Va oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
Sweet Potato 
Plants 
The three best varieties for the 
North are Nancy Hall, Porto Rico 
and Yellow Jersey. Easy to grow. 
Plants will be sent at any time you 
specify between April 15 and July 
1st. Your choice of the above va¬ 
rieties at the following prices; 50 
plants, 75c; 100 plants, $1.00; 250 
plants, $2.25; 500 plants, $3.50; 
1,000 plants, $5.50, delivered post¬ 
paid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
