
Burpee’'s TAMPALA : 
1375 Burpee’s Tampala (Tiuim-pdl’-a) is so dif- 
ferent in flavor to other vegetables used as “‘greens”’ 
that it is difficult to compare it to any of them. 
The leaves are cooked, prepared and served like 
spinach but is better than spinach in many respects. 
Tampala retains its tenderness for a longer time, 
has a consistency and flavor all its own, less irony 
and less puckery than spinach, more flavor, more 
body, and more food value than spinach or chard. 
Tampala is easy to grow and does well in hot weather and 
keeps on producing all summer. One sowing usually produces 
enough ‘“‘greens’’ for the season. However, for a continuous sup- 
ply of the most tender leaves make several successive sowings 
10 days or 2 weeks apart and use the entire plants when 5 or 6 in. 
high; this should be in from 6 to 8 weeks after sowing the seed. 
Either broadcast the seed or sow in rows 12 to 15 in. apart. 
Sow seed outdoors any time after the ground becomes warm. 
If you wish to grow plants singly, space rows 2 ft. apart and thin 
out or.transplant 2 ft. apart in the row; use the 4 or 5 inch tips of 
each branch and repeated cuttings may be made as new leaves 
and stems grow. Pkt. 15¢; 2 pkts. 25¢; 1% oz. 60¢3 
14 oz. $1.00; oz. $3.50. 

FOR BURPEE’S NEW RED TAMPALA, SEE PAGE 3 

Burpee’s Tampala—Better than Spinach 
Burneet Perennial Vegetables 
ASPARAGUS — Seed and Roots 
Seed should be sown as early in the spring as ground can be worked. When the roots are 1 or 2 years 
old, transplant them to their permanent location, spacing them 15 to 18 in. apart in rows 2%% ft. or 
more apart. One pkt. of seed will produce about 100 roots; one ounce about 750 roots. Cultural direc- 
tions are sent with every order. Roots are available during March, April and early May. 
= Our most valuable green asparagus for 
9 Mary Washington— home, market and freezing 
The shoots are thick and heavy, long and straight, rich dark green lightly tinted purple, with very 
compact tips. Heavy yielder and fine flavor. Highly resistant to asparagus rust. 
Seed Seed sown this spring will give a light cutting of stalks in three years and regular cuttings 
may be made each year thereafter. Seed crop is rather short. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢. 
9950 (Roots 1-Year-Old) Strong, carefully graded roots which, if planted this spring, saves a 
year over raising your own plants from seed. Some cutting may be done next spring but your aspar- 
agus bed will be benefited if cutting is delayed until the second year. Roots may be planted as early 
in the spring as the ground can be worked. 25 for $1.15; 50 for $1.90; 100 for $3.25, prepaid. 
Not prepaid: 250 or more @ $18.00 per 1000; 2000 or more @ $17.00 per 1000. 
9951 Roots (2-Year-Old) For the quickest returns, plant these large roots. They will give a light 
cutting during the coming season and can be cut in the regular way each year thereafter. May be har- 
vested from early spring until midsummer. 25 for $1.25; 50 for $2.10; 100 for $3.50, prepaid. 
Not prepaid: 250 or more @ $19.00 per 1000; 2000 or more @ $18.00 per 1000. 
HORSE-RADISH ROOTS 
9956 Maliner Kren The true Bohemian Horse-Radish, and the standard 
variety for condiment use. Well known for its vigorous growth and large-sized 
white roots. We offer small sets or roots of the right size for planting 1n the spring 
to furnish large roots for use in the late fall or winter. Full cultural directions are 
sent with every order. Available duzing March, April and early May. 
6 roots for 50¢; 12 for 90¢; 50 for $3.50, prepaid. 
Not prepaid: 250 roots or more @ $18.00 per 1000; 
2000 roots or more @ $17.00 per 1000. 
RHUBARB — Seed and Roots 
_ The succulent stems of rhubarb are an appetizing dessert, either stewed or in pies. Sow the seed early in the spring 
in rows 18 in. apart. Thin the seedlings to stand 7 to 12 in. apart in the row. The following spring transplant to a perma- 
nent location, spacing them 3 to 4 feet apart. Cover the crown with 3 to 4 in. of soil. Full planting instructions are sent 
with every order, Roots are available during March, April and early May. 
Myatt’s Victoria 9989 Chipman’s Canada Red 7e>estof 














Mary Washington Asparagus 

the new 
Broad, thick, tender stalks deeply shaded with red. It isa rhubarbs so far introduced. It is a seedless type which 
makes it ever bearing. The plant is very vigorous and 
hardy, with long, slender stalks that are a bright red all 
the way through, the red color even extending to the 
mid-rib of the leaf. 1 root for $1.25; 3 for $3.50. 
heavy yielder; strong, upright grower. 
979 Seed Sown this spring, usable stalks will be ready 
two years hence. A pkt. will sow 10 ft. of row; an oz. 75 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00. 
9985 Roots Planted in early spring, roots will furnish a 
moderate cutting of stalks the next spring. 
2 roots for 40¢; 5 for 80¢; 10 for $1.45, prepaid. 
Not prepaid: 25 roots or more @ 9¢ each; 
250 roots or more @ 8¢ each. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
and Clinton, lowa 

W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
9987 MacDonald A new rhubarb of very fine 
quality and brilliant red 
color. The skin is tender and peeling is not required. 
Does not produce fertile seed; so that only roots are 
available. 2 roots for 75¢; 5 for $1.75; 10 for $3.25, 
Because of State law, we cannot ship Rhubarb roots to Cali- 
fornia; elsewhere, orders must be received before May Ist. 
