Vegetable Novelties and Specialties for 1941 
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. 3d! Pt. 30c., pt. 55c., qt. $1.00, 
peck $7.00. 
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. Can be cooked in one-half hour. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., M 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., 
34 oz. 75c., oz. $2.00. 
CABBAGE 
Burnett's Baby-Head 
Forms small, perfectly round heads, of 
unusual solidity. Baby-Head is an ideal Cab¬ 
bage where space is limited and the fact that 
it can be brought to maturity about six weeks 
after planting. Desirable for planting in 
frames and early outdoor cultivation. Pkt. 
25c., oz. $1.00. 
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. 40c. 
34 lb. $1.10. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Snowball, “Burnett’s Selected" 
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. Pkt. 
25c., 34 oz. $2.75, 34 oz. $5.00, oz. $9.00. 
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 39 for other Hybrid Cross varieties) 
PLANTING OF NEW RHUBARB, MACDONALD STRAIN 
CUCUMBER, Colorado 
One of the newer types of extra long slicers. 
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. Adapted 
to rich productive soils. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 
34 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. 
ENDIVE, Deep Heart 
Improvement over Escarolle in that it has 
a larger, broader and thicker leaf and heart. 
Deep upright growth; forms head-like heart 
of excellent quality. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 
34 lb. $1.00. 
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, 34 lb. $3.50. 
NEW YORK 
No. 515, Improved 
Earlier than New York No. 12. Heads of 
medium size are solid and crisp, and a bright 
dark green. Resistant to tip-burn during 
hot sunny days. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 34 lb. 
$1.00. (See Lettuce page 41) 
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. 
OKRA, Clemson Spineless 
All-American Winner and improved type. 
Large, rich green, spineless pods are of 
highest quality. Plant a tall prolific grower. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 34 lb. 85c. 
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., 
34 lb. $1.50. 
PEA, Giant Stride 
Large dark green pods, 534 in- long, con¬ 
tain 8 to 10 large tender Peas. A dwarf (2 ft.) 
late variety and heavy bearer. 34 pt. 40c., 
pt. 65c., qt. $1.10, 4 qts. $3.75. 
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. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
MacDonald Strain ( Illustrated ) 
A superior strain of Rhubarb of recent 
introduction. Large crimson stalks have a 
finely textured thin skin. Of low acidity 
and excellent flavor. (See page 44.) Strong 
divisions, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100. 
SEED POTATOES 
Chippewa 
A fine early potato maturing approxi¬ 
mately the same as Bovee and Irish Cobbler 
but of superior quality. Introduced by the 
State of Maine Experimental station. 
Katahdin 
An excellent intermediate variety maturing 
about 10 days after Irish Cobbler. Of oval 
shape, it has white skin and white flesh. 
(See page 43 for prices on above ) 
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, Fi resteel 
A new Tomato comparable in size to Pon- 
derosa. Globular-shaped, it ripens a fine dark 
crimson all over at the same time. Of excel¬ 
lent flavor and free of acidity. Solid, meaty, 
and unbeatable as a sheer. Pkt. 20c., 
34 oz. 50c., oz. $1.50. 
Formaldehyde 
Dust 
(F ormacide) 
Prevents the “Damping- 
Off” fungus disease. An 
easy, safe and efficient soil 
sterilization agent. 
1 lb. 75c., 5 lbs. $2.25, 
25 lbs. $6.50. 
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BURNETT BROTHERS, Incorporated 
