a 
Geant Cultivated Blueberries. 
Delicious—Ornamental—Profitable 
Blueberries are easily grown, ornamental in the 
lawn or shrubbery border, and ‘extremely useful 
from the standpoint of the fruit produced. They 
come into bearing the third year and reach full 
a different variety. With each order we furnish 
complete cultural directions. 
ABOT. Early. Bears a heavy crop of large 
sweet berries. Grows 4 to 5 feet high. 
production in about the sixth. Ten pint boxes RANCOCAS. Mid-season. Very large berries 
of fruit from each plant or 6,000 pints per acre, and one of the sweetest. 4 to 5 feet high. 
retailing at 25¢c to 40c per box. The fruit is sev- UBEL. A few days later than the above. 
eral times as large as the wild type, frequently Vigorous grower and very productive, bearing 
% inch in diameter. large quantities of slightly tart berries. Grows 
6 to 8 feet. The standard main crop variety for 
commercial planting. 
{-year-old plants, your choice of the 
above varieties, at 40c each ; 3 for $1.00; 12 for 
$3.00, postpaid. 
The cultivated forms of Blueberries are easy to 
grow and practically free from disease and insect 
pests. To insure proper growth the soil should 
be acid. This soil condition can easily be pro- 
duced by the application of peat or the use of 
2-year No. f. 75c each;_3 for $1.80; 12 for 
ines ie 79 for prices of $6.00. Add 10c per plant for parcel post shipment. 
s eee 3-year No. f. If set early, should bear a little 
As two plants are required for pollination we the first year. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 12 for 
recommend that you buy at least 2 plants, each $8.00. Postage, 20c per plant extra. 
2 to 21/2 Inches 
J BOYSENBERRY in Length 
Greatest Money Maker of All 
Out-Yields All Other Sele fruits 
The Boysenberry is the most remarkable berry 
introduced in many years. It is the one berry 
that is proving its worth in all parts of the 
United States for both the home garden and the 
commercial planter. They command high prices 
on the fresh fruit markets, and are equally as 
popular in the fancy food class of canned fruits 
and preserves. 

Rubel Blueberries 

THORNLESS BOYSENBERRY 
You can now pick berries without scratches and torn cloth- 
ing. Thornless Boysenberry is the answer to that dream. 
Thornless Boysenberry is equal to the thorny type in every 
respect, and has two distinct advantages. 
ABSOLUTELY THORNLESS. The branches are smooth and 
entirely without the disagreeable thorns or briars. 
RIPENS A WEEK AHEAD OF THE THORNY TYPE thus 
The Boysenberry is just as easily grown as 
Blackberries or Dewberries, and is much more 
productive. The fruit is larger and of better placing the first pickings on the market at a time when the 
quality. Many of the rich, luscious wine-col- fruit commands the highest price. 
ored berries measure 2 to 214 inches in length. 
Reports have been received of yields of nearly 
double that of Blackberries on the same farm. 
Prices: 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.35; 
500 for $31.00; 1,000 for $60.00. 
parcel post charges. 
12 Gallons of Berries 
from 10 Plants 
Customers from all parts of the United States report excel- 
lent results from both the Thornless and the ordinary strain 
of Boysenberry. Frank J. Marek of Vallejo, California, writes 
that he picked 12 gallons of berries from 19 plants. 
25 for $2.25; 100 for $6.95; 
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Boysenberry is no longer an experiment. It 
is a proven money-maker. Last year we were 
unable to fill all of our orders because of plant 
Shortage. Order early and get a _ planting 
started. If yow have only a home garden, don’t 
miss this delicious new berry. If you grow ber- 
ries for profit, Boysenberry will outyield and 
out-sell anything: you have ever planted. 
Boysenberry 
Prices of Boysenberry Plants: 3 for 50c; 12 for 
$1.10; 25 for $2.00; 100 for $5.50; 500 for $21.00; 
1,000 for $40.00. Add: one cent per plant for parcel 
post shipment. 
! STRAWBERRIES 
All varieties of Strawberries listed in this catalog are perfect flowering and do not 
réquire other varieties for cross-pollination. 
One of the largest berries ever produced. Sparkling, bright red and 
Ambrosia deliciously sweet. Ripens after other varieties are “gone, making an 
ideal late market variety. The fruit is borne on long stems held well off the ground. An 
exceptionally fine berry and highly recommended. 
Fairtax Experienced Strawberry growers who have tested Fairfax have placed it 
at the very top of the list for quality. It is extra early, having the same 
bearing season aS Premier, but is a much heavier bearer. The early blooms do not show 
Serious frost damage, and the fruiting season extends over a long period. Flavér rich 
and sweet, bright red in color. Holds up well as a market variety and stands long-dis- 
tance shipping. 

Victory Everbearing Strawberry 
The new Victory Strawberry heads the list of all Everbearing varieties for 
both quality of fruit and productiveness. It is a cross between the well known 
Gem and Wayzata varieties and was introduced last year under the name 
Gemzata. Jumbo-sized berries are produced throughout the summer and fall 
in greater abundance than any other variety we know of. The color photo on 
the cover was taken the first week in October, 1942. The berries are uniform 
in size and color, sweet, of good texture and firm enough to stand shipping. 
Be sure to plant some this year in your Victory Garden. 
WAYZATA EVERBEARING 
This variety seldom makes runners so the entire strength goes to produce 
large crops of very sweet and delicious cardinal-red berries. An easy variety 
to grow and ideal for the small garden as they need be set only one foot 
Pi . A valuable extra early Strawberry. A large berry of uniform shape and apart. A sure bearer, even during hottest weather. If planted in April, you 
remier ean start to pick berries in July and almost continuously from then until 
size, excellent quality, rich color and highly resistant to frost. These 
October or November. 
GEM, a Leading Market Everbearer 
qualities make Premier a profitable market variety. 
Senator Dunlap 
The old standby. “A mid-season variety that grows on all 
types of soil and in all climates. A good producer and a 
fine berry. 

\ 
Set Strawberries 18 
Inches Apart in Rows 3 Ft. 
Apart; 9,700 Per Acre. 



ordinary care. 
continue through 
weather. 
fill a quart box. 
glossy red, of firm 
large planting will 
Mastodon Everbearing 
Mastodon Everbearing 
18 Berries Fill a Quart Box 
A great money maker, as it will produce 
an enormous crop of big berries during the 
summer and fall months with just 
Our thrifty plants 
set in the spring will produce 
a crop of berries in 90 days and 
summer and 
fall until stopped by freezing The 
you want them sent by parcel post, 
to cover postage and special packing. 
shipped with other stock, 
in lots of less than 100. 
California. 
18 or 20 berries will often 
They are rich 
and solid 
texture, and delicious in flavor. 
A small planting will keep the 
home table supplied through- 
out the summer and _ fall., 
reap hun- 
dreds of dollars for the farmer. 
The Gem is one of the leading market varieties. The fruit is well shaped 
and uniformly large. It is sparkling red in color, rich, and exceedingly 
sweet. Unsurpassed for keeping qualities and the firmness of the fruit per- 
mits its being handled for long-distance shipping, even during hot weather. 
Plant this spring and have ripe berries in just a few weeks. 
PRICES of Strawberry Plants 
Per 25 
Per 1,000 
$ 7.95 
7.95 
13.00 
16.50 
7.99 
6.95 
Per 100 Per 500 
Ambrosia $ 
; $ 4.50 
Fairfax Ge eee 4 1.15 4,50 
Gem Sais A o. 1.75 7.00 
Mastodon E 2.20 8.75 
Premier Bieesrsiars é 1.15 4.50 
Senator Dunlap... 1.00 4.00 
Victory 3.30 $3.25 26.00 
Wayzata 3 4.25 17.00 32.00 
above prices are for shipment by express, not prepaid. If 
add {0c for each 25 plants, 
Strawberries cannot be 
so we recommend parcel post shipments 
Strawberry plants cannot be shipped into 

Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
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