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Mr. Forrister and Son, Stalk of 
Rhubarb and Baseball Bat 
GIANT THICK LEAVED (Nobel). 
standing than most varieties, grows rapidly, 
Plants-10 inches high and 2 feet across. 
only slightly crumpled, very thick, 
of the finest quality. Pkt., 
lbs., $4.20; 10 Ibs., $8.10, postpaid. 
thick, crumpled leaves of rich dark green color. 
nearly all other varieties have run to seed. 
PRINCESS JULIANA, 
blossom are the male plants. 
planting. Pkt., 
10 Ibs., $9.00, ‘postpaid. 


plants, often 3 feet in diameter. 
greens all summer and fall. 
Purple Top White Globe: Turnip 
Rutabagas, or Swedes 
' One ounce for 200 feet of row; 1'/o to 2 Ibs. per 
acre in drills. 
Rutabagas require a longer season than turnips, 
so should be sown earlier, or about the middle of 
June. 
IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE TOP YEL- 
LOW. The best yellow variety; fine flavor. Pkt., 
8e+ oz., 1203214 Ib., 256; Ib., 700; 2 Ibs.;..9t 25; 
SB Ibs., $3.00; 10 Ibs. -, $5.60, postpaid. 
SPECIAL LONG ISLAND. A more productive 
selection from Improved American Purple Top 
Yellow. Larger roots, with small neck and tap 
root. Flesh firm, sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 14c; %4 lb., 28c; lb., 80c; 2 Ibs., $I '45;3 D 
 Ibs., $3.40; 10 Ibs., $6.40, postpaid. 
MONARCH OR ELEPHANT. Mammoth yellow 
variety; yields enormous crops. _Grown_princi- 
ally for stock feeding, op is good for table use. 
Kt, 10c; oz., 4c; % lb., 28c; lb., 80c; 2 lbs., 
91 453 5 Ibs. ., $3.40; 10 ee ., $6.40, postpaid, 
SW WEET RUSSIA. Excellent keeper ; flesh Vig ee 
very firm and sweet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15e; %4 1 
32c; lb., 90c; 2 lbs., $1. 603 5 Ibs. ., $3.80; 10 iets - 
$7.20, postpaid. 

Here is the Proof 
“Your records will show that I pur- 
“chased three roots of your Burgess’ 
Colossal Rhubarb in the spring of 1937. 
The enclosed photograph gives tangible 
. evidence of the size this rhubarb will 
The stalk shown is 7% inches in 
circumference, 24 inches long and weighs 
2 pounds and 2 ounces. 
The grower and his son are the 
people in the photograph.’’—Lore G. For- 
rister, Shrewsbury, Mass., July 17, 1938. 
stalk is red clear through. 
and delicious, requiring a minimum quantity of sugar. 
lb., $3.00, postpaid. Roots, 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50, postpaid. 
VICTORIA heavy yielder of excellent quality. 
$2.50; 5 lbs., 
paid. Roots, 25c each; 4 for 60c; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 50 for 
$3.50; 100 for $6.00. 
Burgess’ Disease-Treated Spinach Seed 
One ounce to 100 feet of row; 8 to 10 Ibs. per acre in drills. 
‘An excellent early spinach that is more long 
and is 
Large arrow-shaped leaves, rather smooth, 
of handsome green color, unusually tender and 
{0c;.0z., 15¢; 44. lby, 33c;) Ib., 
KING OF DENMARK. .A valuable variety which forms compact bushes with round, 
= It remains in good condition after 
ts 
$1.00; 2 lbs., $1.90; 5 Ibs., $4.65; 10 lbs., $9.00, postpaid. 
A very productive second-early variety, which is claimed 
by many to be the finest Spinach yet introduced. 
Princess Juliana is a type without male plants, which 
causes it to remain in prime condition longer than other sorts. 
good size, very dark green, well crumpled and thick. Valuable for spring or autumn 
10c; oz., 15c¢; %4 lb., 35c; 1lb., $f.00; 2 Ibs., $1.90; 5 lbs., $4.65; 
New Zealand or Everbearing Spinach 
(Hot Weather Spinach) 
A distinct type of Spinach with small green leaves, 
used, and the more they are picked the faster the plant grows. 
Especially suited to dry and arid locations where other 

- grained’ and of fine flavor. 
Burgess’ Colossal Rhubarb 
One Stalk Sufficient for a Pie; 1 to 2 Ibs. Each; 11/2 to 2 ft. Long 
We believe that Burgess’ New Colossal is 
much larger than any other Rhubarb ever pro- 
It is not at all uncommon to cut stalks 
2 feet in length and from 6 to nearly 7 inches 
When grown on rich soil 
duced. 








in circumference. 
and given good care, the 
for a pie. 
variety of Rhubarb. It 
other varieties, even the 
Its flavor is. de- ing up tender. 
equaled. We have the 

elsewhere, 
Roots (large divisions), 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $6.75, postpaid. 
New Ruby Rhubarb 
Stalks are very tender, do not grow large, and are intensely red—even the inside of the 
When cooked or canned it is as red as strawberry sauce. 
{5c 5-02. ;.350%-.44 Ib:; 
PEE; 
Popular standard variety ; 
10c; oz., 16c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.40; 2 lbs., 

the largest spinach grown. 
90c; 2 Ibs., $1.703 5 
10c; 0z., 15c¢; 14 lb., 35¢5 lb., 
The first plants of Spinach to 
The leaves are of 
, 


which make large, bushy 
Only the young leaves and tips of branches are 
It will give fine leaves. 
heat better and holds 
TURNIPS 
One ounce for 200 ft. row; {'/> to 2 Ibs. per acre in drills. 
AMBER GLOBE, or LARGE YELLOW. The best large 
yellow late sort. Skin light yellow ; flesh yellow, firm and 
sweet. Fine for table use and stock feeding. A good 
cropper and keeps in perfect condition until spring, Pkt., 
8c; oz., 12c; 1% Ib., 25c; lb., 75c3 2 Ibs., $1.35; 5 lbs.» 
$3. 20; 10 lbs., $6. 00, postpaid. 
GOLDEN BALL nip. Not of large size, but 
firm and of excellent flavor. Keeps well. Pkt., 
{3e; 14 lb., 27c; lb., 80c; 2 lbs., $1.45; 5 Ibs., 
10 Ibs., $6.40, postpaid. ‘ 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. 
Turnip grown. The bulb is flat, of medium size; white, 
with a bright purple top; and in quality the best. Planted 
extensively for first market crop, but not as well suited for 
summer planting. Reaches marketable size in 40 days. 
Pkt, 10c; 0z:, (5c; 44 1b., 35c3 1b., 95c5),2:1bs.; $1.703 
5 lbs. aa $4. 00; 10 Ibs. ae "$7. 60, postpaid. 
EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. The standard 
early variety. Roots broad and flat, of medium size; 
white, purple top. Extensively sown for table use and 
stock feeding. Pkt., 8c; oz., 12c; 1%4 lb., 25c; lb., 65c5 
2 Ibs., $1.15; 5 lbs., $2.75; 10 lbs., $5.20, postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. The most popular white 
Turnip for fall and winter use. Flesh pure white, fine 
Heavy yielder and splendid 
keeper. Desirable for table or stock. Pkt., 8c; oz., 12c; 
Y%4 Vb., 25c; lb., 75c; 2 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $3.20; 10 lbs., 
$6.00, postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE SPECIAL. A more uni- 
form and productive selection from our regular strain. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.80; 
5 Ibs., $4.25; 10 lbs., $8.00, postpaid. 
WHITE EGG. A quick growing, egg-shaped, smooth, 
pure white variety. Flesh firm, sweet and mild. Adapted 
to either spring or fall sowing. Pkt., 8c; oz., 12c; %4 Ib., 
256; Ib.,.75c¢; 2 Ibs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $3.20; 10 lbs., $6.00, 
postpaid. 
The best early yellow Tur- 
$3.40; 
The earliest 
close to 14% lbs. each. One stalk is sufficient 
It is by far the most productive 
It is not as sour as other varie- 
ties, requiring less sugar. 
wonderful variety, so you can not secure it 
STRAWBERRY COLOR 
WHEN COOKED 

Bloomsdale Long Standing Savoy Spinach 
BLOOMSDALE LONG STANDING SAVOY. 
Very attractive, highly crumpled dark green 
Resembles the old Savoy, 
8c 3 02z.,- 

stalks should average 
is more tender than 
matured stalks cook- 
The quality is un- 
entire supply of this 
Mild 
90c; 

Pkt, 
$5.95, post- 

Salsify 
Oyster Plant 
One ounce to 75 feet of row. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH 
ISLAND. Salsify or Vege- 
table Oyster is grown like 
Parsnip. For winter use dig 
in the fall. Much improved 
in flavor if left in the 
ground over winter and used 
as an early spring vegetable. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 
60c; Ib., $1.85; 2 
$3.35; 5 lbs., $7.85, 
paid. 
oe 

RHUBARB 
IN MARCH 
Rhubarb is easily forced 
outdoors. Early in March 
place barrels upside down 
over clumps in the garden. 
Pack fresh manure around 
each one at least half way 
to the top. After the sec- 
ond week, stalks should be 
large enough for use. The 
following year force differ- 
but stands 
12 to 14 days longer 


varieties do not do well. The only kind that can be successfully grown in extremely before throwing seed stalks. Pkt., 10c; 0z., ent clumps. 
hot weather. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50; 2 Ibs., $2.80; 5 lbs., $6.75; {5es 44° lb.; 33c; Ib., 90c; 2 ibs., $1.70; 5 
10 lbs., $13.00, postpaid. ; Ibs., $4.20; 10 Ibs., $8.10, postpaid. 
COW HORN. 12 to 15 inches long by 3 inches across ; 
white, green top; grows partly above the ground ; sweet 
and of fine flavor. Very valuable as a soil enricher. 
Can be sown broadcast on stubble ground, will grow on 
poor, worn-out soil, and if plowed under will enrich it 
as much as a crop of clover. Pkt., 8c; 0z., 12c¢; %4 Ib., 
25c; lb., 75c; 2 Ibs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $3.20; 10 lbs., $6.00, 
postpaid. 
JAPANESE FOLIAGE TURNIP. Edible tops and 
roots. Will grow and thrive in hot, dry weather, giving 
an abundance of both greens and sweet, tender turnips 
of excellent quality. Tops ready to cut in about 4 
Weeks; roots pure white. Pkt., 8c; oz., 2c; %4 Ilb., 
25c: lb., 65c; 2 Ibs., $1.15; 5 lbs., $2.75;-10 Ibs., 
$5.20, postpaid. : 

Improved Purple Top Yellow Rutabaga 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

