















‘his new melon, seed of which we offered last year 
the first time, is an improved type of Honey Rock, 
is distinctly superior in several important re- 
The most valuable characteristic of Rock 
to remain green until frost. This ‘allows most of the 
: melons to mature normally, so that they are well net- 
of good size and of splendid _ quality. Because 
0 j The fruits are slightly elong- 
ed or oval in shape and all are well covered with a 
dium coarse netting. The flesh is much deeper than 
This melon was developed by the originator of 
_ Honey Rock, and has made a big hit wherever it has 
been offered. It is a cross between Hale’s Best and 
Honey Dew, is early and disease resistant, especially 
blight resistant in hot weather. The melons are re- 
markably uniform in size, shape and appearance, 
averaging, under normal conditions, 4 to 5. lbs. in 
_ weight, 7 inches long and 6 inches across. It is nearly 
as early as Honey Rock—only about 5 days later— 
and a great yielder with strong, sturdy vines, 
Pride of Wisconsin 
Pride of Wisconsin 
Delicious—Attractive—Productive 
A new introduction of considerable merit. 
the outside and when cut. 
sirable characteristics of the Honey Rock, 
- turity. 
pink. 
of time for marketing. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 
5 lbs., $9.55; 10 Ibs., $18.00, postpaid. 

ROCK O’HONEY MUSKMELON 
MEL-O-DEW 
Taw. 

It is a most attractive fruit, both on 
This new variety seems to include many of the de- 
with a smaller seed cavity, and the 
added feature of the thick flesh not softening prematurely as it approaches ma- 
Only 3 to 5 days later than Honey Rock; nearly round; flesh rich, 
No variety can claim superiority in flavor and eating quality. 
surpassed for the home garden and holds up well for several days, allowing plenty 
25e; 14 lb., 70c; lb., $2.25; 2 lbs, $4.05; 
MARY WASHINGTON (Giant Rust-Proof). 
\the finest strain of Asparagus for either the home gar- 
den or commercial planting. 
yielding stalks two inches in diameter, and even when 
twelve inches long are perfectly tender, 
immune to 
{0c; oz., 
“rust”? and other Asparagus diseases. Pkt., 
14c; 14 lb., 30c; Ib., $1.00; 2 Ibs., $1.80; 5 
Ibs., $4.25; 10 lbs., $8.00, postpaid. $40.00. 
A FINE TABLE VEGETABLE 
and the Best Hog Food Known 
FOR THE TABLE—Soak a fair 
a sized JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE 
bulb in cold water, then slice it as 
you would cucumber, 
salt and pepper and pour vinegar 
over it, and you will have about as 
tempting and delicious a dish as 
you could wish for. Fine for salads, 
_ and very appetizing when baked like 
potatoes or creamed like asparagus. 
Valuable food for diabetics and 
those not permitted to eat starchy — 
foods. 
PRICES OF JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE TUBERS—Lb., 30c; 3 Ibs., 
10 Ibs., $2.00, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 25 Ibs. »- $2. 255 50 Ibs., 
$4.00; 100 Ibs., 

found in Honey Rock and the fruits are heayy and 
very solid, making it an ideal shipping sort. Its sea- 
son of ripening is the same. Rock O’Honey was de- 
veloped by the originator of Honey Rock, who consid- 
ers it so much better that he now grows it exclusively. 
Other large growers and shippers who have tried Rock 
O’Honey are also thoroughly ‘‘sold’’ on it. Everyone 
who has tried it is very enthusiastic over this fine new 
variety and we believe it is destined to be the leading 
variety of this class. Pkt., {5c; oz., 50c; % Ib., 
$1.50; Ib., $5.00, postpaid, 
In appearance, Mel-O-Dew is strikingly beautiful 
and so distinctive it stands out from all other varie- 
ties. It is smooth but overlaid with a faint, firm, 
silvery netting. The flesh is golden orange, extremely 
deep and good clear to the rind. The flavor is mild, 
similar to Honey Dew, sweet and delicious—never 
strong or musky. The melons are so solid they keep 
in perfect condition for a long time and are unsur- 
passed for shipping. We can supply seed in packets 
and half-ounces only. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 40c, post- 
paid. Mel-0-Dew Muskmelon 

HONEY DEW Full Grown Fruits That Do Not Ripen on the Vines 
Can Be Picked and Will Ripens in ES ROTA S 
‘In the city markets the Honey Dew sells at higher prices 
than any other melon. 
green, thick, tender, and the juiciest and sweetest of all’ musk- 
melons. 
warm dry climate. 
if kept in a cool, 
ripen on the vines before the fall frosts can be picked and 
will ripen in storage, Pkt., 
$1.75; 2 Ibs., $3.15; 5 lbs., $7.45; 10 lbs., $14.00; postpaid, 
VINE PEACH 
Fine for canning, 
and marmalade. 
about the size of a large peach, 
and can be used in every way in 
which a peach can be used, ex- 
cept that it is not usually liked 
A jar of these fruits cut 
in halves and cooked in syrup 
presents a beautiful and tempt- 
ing appearance. 
which these fruits are produced 
= belongs to the melon family. 
Easily grown in any garden; 
wonderfully prolific. Pkt., 10c; 
0Z., 25¢, postpaid. 











Smooth, ivory colored skin; flesh 
A late melon, requiring 100 to 115 days. Prefers a 
A good shipper; will keep good for months 
dry place. Full grown fruits that do not 
10c; 0z., 
20c; 1% Ib., 55c; Ib., 
preserves 
The fruit is 



Honey Dew Melon 
When You Buy Melon Seed From Us You 
Are Getting It Direct From the Grower. 
There’s No Guesswork—We Know It’s 
Good. 
HONEY ROCK 
Honey Rock (also called Sugar Rock) has proved to be a very profitable market 
variety. Honey Rock is one of the most productive vgrieties grown. Five to seven 
perfect fruits, and often more, are produced on ohe vine. The rind is tough 
and the fruits can be shipped in perfect condition after ripening on the vines. 
It is not of the Rocky Ford type. It averages a little larger and is earlier. The 
fruits are slightly oval—nearly round—and are overlaid with a heavy gray netting. 
This heavy netting and tough rind is what makes them stand handling and ship- 
ping so well. Honey Rock ss deep orange flesh. Is wonderfully sweet and de- 
licious. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 2 Ibs., $3. 60; 5 lbs., $8.50; 
10 Ibs., $16.00, postpaid. 
, ASPARAGUS 
An ounce of seed will produce about 250 plants; 2 Ibs. will produce enough roots to set an acre, 
The vine on 


Honey Rock 
deep 
It is un- 

ASPARAGUS PLANTS (Wii,.c10 plants, whieh is 
the age we recommend, for in addition to costing less than two- 
year-old plants, they come into bearing just as soon and are a more 
satisfactory size for transplanting. Asparagus plants should be set 
18 inches apart. 
CHOICE MARY WASHINGTON PLANTS—25 for 70c; 100 for 
$2.00; 250 for $4.00; by parcel post, postpaid. By express, not 
prepaid, 250 for $3. 50; 500 for $6.00; 1,000 for $10.00; 5,000 for 
This is 
A rapid growing sort, 
Practically 
Kale, or Borecole 
One Sime of Seed to 300 Feet of Row 
This is a species of the cabbage family 
which is extensively grown for greens. It 
is hardier than cabbage; plants with- 
stand several degrees of frost. In the 
Northern states it will provide an abund- 
ance of greens throughout the summer 
and late into fall, and all winter and the 
following spring in the South. 
DWARF SCOTCH. ‘The best variety. 
Large, finely curled, parsley-like leaves 
which can be used for garnishing as well 
as for greens. Tender and of the very 
grown. Plant 3 feet apart each way. finest flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 
Cut tubers like potatoes. 300 Ibs. 55¢; Ib., $1.75; 2 ADS: Sos, o> ADSs5 
plant an acre. $7.45, postpaid. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
Galesburg, Michigan 17 
FOR HOG FEED—An acre of 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES will 
keep 20 to 30 hogs from October to 
April. Tubers stand freezing and 
can-be left in the ground all winter. 
Hogs root them out of the ground 
and save work of harvesting. The 
tops make good silage. LEasily 
flavor with 
75¢; 



$7.50; 300 Ibs., $21.00. 

