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-markably uniform in size, 

This new melon, seed of which we offered in 1941 
for the first time, is an improved type of Honey Rock, 
and is distinctly superior in several important re- 
spects. The most valuable characteristic of Rock 
O’Honey is its freedom from blight, causing the vines 
to remain green until frost. This allows most of the 
‘melons to mature normally, so that they are well net- 
ted, of good size and of splendid quality. Because 
practically all the fruits mature, it is an extremely 
heavy yielding variety, The fruits are slightly elong- 
ated or oval in shape and all are well covered with a 
medium coarse netting. The flesh is much deeper than 
ROCK O’HONEY MUSKMELON | 
found in Honey Rock and the fruits are heavy 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 
variéty of this class. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; %4 Ilb., 
$1.50; lb., $5.00, postpaid. 
_MEL-O-DEW 
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- 
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 Roeck—only about 5 days later— 
and a great yielder with strong, sturdy vines. 
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 
ane half-ounces only, Pkt., 15¢e; % oz., 50c, post- 
paid, 

Mel-O-Dew Muskmelon 
the outside and when cut. 
than any other melon. 
melons. 
warm dry climate. 
if kept in a cool, dry place. 
will ripen in storage. Pkt., 
VINE PEACH 
Fine for canning, preserves 
and marmalade. The fruit is 
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 
raw. A jar of these fruits cut 
in halves and‘ cooked in syrup 
presents a beautiful and tempt- 
ing appearance. The vine on 
which these fruits are produced 
~ belongs to the melon. family. 
ete 2 0INS . 2aecgaae Easily grown in any garden; 
e : 2 e es = 
bo derfull lific. Pkt., 10c; 
Pride of Wisconsin = yor‘sgumy.noute: Pk 
Delicious—Attractive—Productive 
- A new introduction of considerable merit. It is a most attractive fruit, both on 
This new variety seems to include many of the de- 
sirable characteristics of the Honey. Rock, with a smaller seed cavity, and the 
added feature of the thick flesh not softening prematurely as it approaches ma- 

~ Pride of Wisconsin 

_turity. Only 3 to 5 days later than Honey Rock; nearly round; flesh rich, deep 
pink. No variety can claim superiority in flavor and eating quality. It is un- 
surpassed for the home garden and holds up well for several days, allowing plenty 
of time for marketing. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.50; 2 lbs., $6.30; 
5 Ibs., $14.85; 10 lbs., $28.00, postpaid. 
HONEY DEW 
In the city markets the Honey Dew sells at higher prices 
ivory colored skin; 
green, thick, tender, and the juiciest and sweetest of all musk- 
A late melon, requiring 100 to 115 days. 
Smooth, 
A good shipper; will keep good for months 
Full grown fruits that do not 
ripen on the vines before the fall frosts can be picked and 
0c; oz., 28c; 
$2.75; 2 Ibs., $4.95; 5 lbs., $11.70; 10 Ibs., $22.00, postpaid. 
Full Grown Fruits That Do Not Ripen on the Vines 
Can Be Picked and Will 
Ripen in Storage 









flesh 
Prefers a 
% \b., 85c; Ib., 





Honey Dew Melon 
When You Buy Melon Seed From Us You 
Are Getting !t Direct From the Grower. 
There’s No Guesswork—We Know It’s 
Good. 


Rock 
~ HONEY ROCK 
Honey Rock (also called Sugar Rock) has proved to be a very profitable market 
Honey 
variety. Honey Rock is one of the most productive varieties grown. Five to seven 
perfect fruits, and often more, are produced on one 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 has deep orange flesh. Is wonderfully sweet and de- 
licious. Pkt., 0c; 0z., 20c; 14-lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.60; 5 Ibs., $8.50; 
10 lbs., $16.00, postpaid. . 


den or commercial planting. 
twelve 
Ibs., $6.35; 10 Ibs., $12.00, postpaid. 
FOR THE TABLE—Soak a fair 
sized JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE 
bulb in cold water, then slice it as 
you would cucumber, flavor with 
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. 
A FINE TABLE VEGETABLE 
and the Best Hog Food Known 
PRICES OF JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE TUBERS—LD., 35c; 3 Ibs., 90c; 
10 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 25 lbs., $3.00; 50 lbs., 
$5.00; 100 Ibs., $9.00; 300 lbs., $25.00. 

~~ ASPARAGUS 
An ounce of seed will produce about 250 plants; 2 Ibs. will produce enough roots to set an acre. 
MARY WASHINGTON (Giant Rust-Proof). 
the finest strain of Asparagus for either the home gar- 
A rapid growing sort, 
yielding stalks two inches in diameter, and even when 
inches long are perfectly tender. 
immune to ‘‘rust’? and other Asparagus diseases. 
fO0cs 07-7 (5e3ht4-1b,, 45¢3-1bi, $1.50 2. Ihs.;: $2.70: 5 
is is We supply. choice one- 
Ng ASPARAGUS PLANTS veneer plants, which 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 75c; 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 
, GREEN GLOBE 
ARTICHOKE 
An ounce of seed will produce about 500 
Practically 
Pkt., 
FOR HOG FEED—An acre of Biante: 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES will A delicious vegetable which is culti- 
keep 20 to 30 hogs from October to vated for its large flower-heads, which 
April. Tubers stand freezing and are cooked like Asparagus. It is con- 
sidered: a delicacy and demands a high 
price in all better city markets. The 
plant is a perennial and set in good soil 
and given slight winter protection of 
leaves or straw, will remain in bearing 
several years, but for best results it 
should be renewed every two or three 
years. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 65c, postpaid. 
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. Lasily 
grown. Plant 3 feet apart each way. 
Cut tubers like potatoes. 300 Ibs. 
plant an acre. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
Galesburg, Michigan 17 

