SPECIAL DE- 
proved strain of 
as. early as Cros- 
EARLY WONDER BEET 
‘is valuable to market growers as a first early variety. 
‘form in growth that the entire crop can be lifted at one time. 
‘small, 
-purplish-red. with little zoning. 

BURGESS’ 
TROIT is an im- 
Detroit Dark Red 
Beet which is fully 
by’s Egyptian. 
Extra deep dark 
red throughout; 
more uniform in 
shape and color 
than Detroit Dark 
Red; and of the 
very best quality. 
Unequaled for 
either home gar- 
den or market, 
and without doubt 
the most valuable 
variety of beet 
ever offered, 



Burgess’ Special Detroit 

Our select market garden- 
ers’ strain of this variety 
It is so uni- 
Tops 
roots flattened, globe-shaped with small tap root. Flesh deep 
Sugar Beets and Mangel Wurzels 
Greatest Cattle and Poultry Food 
Cuts Your Feed Bill in Half 
One ounce of seed to 100 feet of row; 5 or 6 Ibs. per acre 
Yields of 25 to 35 tons per acre are com- 
mon, and as high as 75 to 80 tons have been 
reported. A very healthful and _ nutritious 
food that is greatly relished by all kinds of 
livestock. Will keep cattle in perfect physical 
condition and increase the flew of milk. As a 
substitute for green feed for poultry, during 
the winter months, they are very valuable and 
always increase egg production. ‘ 
The seed should be sawn thinly in rows 2 
to 3 feet apart, and when plants are about 
3 inches high thin out to stand 8 to 10 inches 
apart in the row. Harvest before frost and 
store in pits outdoors or in a dry, frost-proof 
cellar. 
GIANT HALF SUGAR. A favorite with 
many dairymen. Flesh white, sugary and of 
high nutritive value. Yields a tremendous 
erope Pkt. -l0cs jor, 2oe; Sond. 700 ;.; 1b;, 
$2.25; 2 Ibs., $4.05; 5 Ibs., $9.55, postpaid. 
KLEIN WANZLEBEN. Practically all the 
leading authorities on Sugar Beets have 
united in recommending this variety as pos- 
sessing the highest sugar-producing qualities, 
as much as 18 tons of sugar having been made 
from 100 tons of roots. Also highly recom- 
mended for stock feeding. An enormous 
yielder. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., 
$2.00; 2 lbs., $3.60; 5 Ibs., $8.50, postpaid. 
MAMMOTH LONG RED. The largest and the heaviest 
cropper of all Mangels. 
or more in length, 
surface and easily harvested. 
veined pink. 
(0c; 0z., 30c; 14 lb., 80c; lb., $2.50; 2 
5 Ibs., $10.60, postpaid. 
BROCCOLI 
One ounce will produce about 
GOLDEN TANKARD. A rapidly maturing 
Mangel, adapted to shallow lands, although 
doing well on every soil. An-immense yielder. 
Rich, golden skin; fiesh yellow. Easily har- 
vested ; excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 
Y% lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.60; 5. lbs., 
$8.50, postpaid. 
white, 
Pkt., 

to cauliflower. 
this type. 
in the spring 
enough. 
deep green. 
Italian Early Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli 

Mammoth Long Red Mangel Wurzel » 
There are two distinct types of Broccoli. 
The other type is called Sprouting Broccoli ; 
the stems and flower buds are eaten and it is cooked and 
served much as Asparagus. 
MAMMOTH WHITE. 
than Cauliflower, but cultivated and used in the same EXTRA CURLED (Pepper Grass). Grows abon : 
way. Heads of large size, creamy-white ; delicate flavor. being ready for use in 30 to.40.days after seed. 
Pkt., (5¢; %4 0z., 50¢; oz., 90c; 14 lb., $3.00, postpaid. planted. Fine for salads, garnishing and as a green 
sandwiches. Has an agreeable ret taste. 
ITALIAN EARLY SPROUTING CALABRESE. 
licious variety, having the combined flavor of Cauliflower 
and Asparagus. 
The heads or sprouts when ready to use are 
After the central head is removed, the plant 
produces numerous branch heads which are fully as-de- 
sirable as the first head produced. 
may be had for a long time from a few plants. 
0c; oz., 60c; 14 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
If You Want Seeds Sent by Express, Not Prepaid, Deduct i0c per Ib. from 
the Postpaid Prices Given in This Catalog. 






























“| BEETS—Table Varieties 
One ounce of seed to 50 feet of row 
“CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN EARLY BLOOD TURNIP 
(Selected Strain.) An extra An exceedingly popular, early, 
early variety for home and mar- Dimer hen a beet of excel- 
ket use. The skin is very smooth if 
and bright red; flesh vermilion, BABY BALL 
ee ge Raa The Perfect Little Canning 
DETROIT DARK RED and Table Beet 
The leading main-crop variety. pemurifal pee tiser ely 
4 ° spring, summer and fall use. 
The color is deep blood-red with Unsurpassed for canning and 
indistinct lighter red zones. The pickling whole because of its 
roots are globe shaped, smooth ‘small size, uniform shape 
and uniform, with small tap (nearly round), excellent qual- 
root. Free from woodiness until ity, smoothness and _ beautiful 
the beets attain their full size. deep crimson color. Spinach Beet 
SPINACH BEET or Swiss Chard 
GIANT LUCULLUS. Grown for its large, tender leaves and leaf stalks, Leaves grow to a 4 
of 2 to 2%% feet; stalks are nearly as thick and broad as Rhubarb and never get tough. By_ pickin, 
off the large outside leaves, as wanted, more continue to grow and keep right on growing until k 
by severe frost in the fall. The whole leaf can be used for greens, or the leaf stalks can be. 
like asparagus. Also ie ade used as a green feed for poultry. 



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5.40 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
One ounce of seed will produce 2,500 plants 
















A variety of the Cabbage family, possessi 
peculiarity of bearing upon its stem or stalk from 50 
100 small, compact round heads. These heads are 
off when ‘well formed and are usually marketed i 
berry boxes. The plants are very hardy, are not 
jured but improved by hard frosts, and are left i 
garden or field during the early winter until wante 
May be had in fine condition until about Christmas t 
in the North, and in the South may be had from | 
vember to March. These miniature Cabbages may | 
boiled like Cabbage or cooked in cream like Cauliflow: 
They are the most delicious and delicately flavor 
the Cabbage family. rm 

LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. A choice variety grov 
extensively by market gardeners. Plants are 20 inch 
tall, and are well filled, nearly the entire length of the — 
stalk, with solid sprouts measuring 1% to 1% inches 
in diameter. Seed in packets only. Pkt., {5e, postpaid. 














The roots are frequently 2 feet 
one-half to two-thirds above the 
Skin bright red; flesh 
Keeping qualities not excelled. 
Ibs., $4.50; 
Brussels Sprouts — : 
Should a Federal Sales 
be imposed after this catali 
N : T : C E is printed it will be nec 
to add the amount of such taxes to all orders. 
CRESS. 
2,000 plants 
One similar ~ 
Mammoth White is the most popular of 
, f 
Hardier and more easily grown 
A de- 1c; 0z., 50c; ¥% Ib., $1.50, postpaid. ” ee 
Simply sow the seed in the open ground 
and transplant the plants when large TRUE WATER CRESS. 50 Gees v6 hard 
which will thrive well only when the roots | are 
merged in water, Can be easily grown in sprin 
along the edges of shallow running streams. 0O 
the most delicious of all small saltid Plants. kta 
¥% 0z., 60c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. aye 
UPLAND. 60 days. Same flavor as Water ¢ 
Grows on high, dry land. As easily. grown as ‘s 
or lettuce. Hardy perennial that can be gro 
several years without replanting. Pkt., {5e, postpa d 
A continuous supply 
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