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d, of good size and of splendid quality. 
medium coarse netting. 
averaging, under normal conditions, 4 to 
Pride of Wisconsin 
a 
faa of Wisconsin 
rity. _ Only 3 to 5 days later than’ Honey 
— pink. ‘No variety can claim superiority in 
5 Ibs., = Bhat te re jae $29. 75, postpaid, 
Med 
‘This new ‘melon, ‘seed of which we offered in 1941 
for the first time, is an improved type of Honey Rock, very solid, making it an ideal shipping sort. 
nd is distinctly superior in several important~ re- son of ripening is the same. Rock O’Honey was de- 
of Rock  yeloped 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 
Everyone 
who ngs tried it is very enthusiastic over this fine new 
and we believe it is destined to be the leading 
Y% I\b., 
O’Honey is its freedom from blight, causing the vines 
0 remain green until frost.! This allows most of the 
elons to mature normally, so that they are well net- 
practically all the fruits mature, it is an extremely 
_ heavy yielding variety. The fruits are slightly elong- variety 
ated or oval in shape and all are well covered with a Variety of this class. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 50c; 
Thé flesh is much deeper than . $1.50; 1b., $5.00, postpaid. 
~MEL-O-DEW 
_ This melon was developed by the originator of In appearance, Mel-O-Dew is strikingly 
Honey Rock, and has made a big hit’ wherever it has 
been offered. It is-a cross between Hale’s Best and ties. It is smooth but overlaid with a faint, firm, 
_ Honey Dew, is early and disease resistant, especially silvery netting. The flesh is golden orange, extremely 
_ blight resistant in hot weather. The melons are fe- deep and good clear to the rind. The flavor is mild, 
-markably uniform in size, shape and appearance, similar to Honey Dew, sweet and delicious—never 
eIpS.-an strong or musky. The melons are so solid they keep 
Delicious—Attractive—Prod uctive 
dded feature of the thick flesh not softening prematurely as it approaches ma- 
surpassed for the home garden and holds up well for several days, allowing plenty 
of time for marketing. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35¢; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50; 2 Ibs., $6.65; lieiouse: CPE: 
\ 
(K O'HONEY MUSKMELON 
found in Honey Rock and the fruits are heavy and 
Because O’Honey are also thoroughly ‘‘sold’’ on it, 
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. 
Easily grown in any garden; 
wonderfully prolific. Pkt., 10c¢3 
0z., 40c® postpaid. 

Rock; nearly round; flesh rich, deep 
flavor and eating quality. It is un- 
Its sea- 
beautiful 
and-so distinctive it stands out from all other varie- 
Prefers a 
Honey Rock 
ping so well. 

weight, 7 inches long and 6 inches across. It is nearly in perfect condition for a long time and are unsur- 
as early as Honey Rock—only about 5 days later— passed for shipping. Pkt., I5e; 1% 0z., 45¢; oz., 
and a great yielder with strong, sturdy vines. 75ce; 14 Ib., $2.40, postpaid. Mel-O-Dew Muskmelon 
HONEY DEW Full Grown Fruits That Do Not Ripen on the Vines 
: Can Be Picked and will piss in Storage 
In the city markets the Honey Dew sells at higher prices 
than any other melon. Smooth, ivory colored skin ; flesh 
green, thick, tender, and the juiciest and sweetest of all musk- 
melons. A late melon, requiring 100 to 115 days. 
warm dry climate. A good shipper ; will keep good for months 
if kept in a cool, dry place. Full grown fruits that do not 
ripen on the vines before the fall frosts can be picked and 
will ripen in eee Pkt, 200s 07-45-3005 24. 1b; 
$3.00; 2 lbs., $5.70; 5 lbs., $13. 50; 10. Ibs., "$25. 50, postpaid. 








90c; Ib., 

Honey Dew Melon 
When You Buy Melon Seed From Us You 
Are Getting It Direct From the Grower. 
ee No Guesswork—We Know It’s 
ood. 
HONEY ROCK 

ea new ‘introduction of considerable merit. It is a most attractive fruit, both on Honey Rock (also called Sugar Rock) has proved to be a very profitable market 
Cire outside and when cut. ‘This new variety seems to include many of the de- variety. Honey Rock is one of the most productive varieties grown, Five to seven 
sirable characteristics of the Honey Rock, with a smaller seed cavity, and the 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- 
Honey Rock has deep orange flesh. Is wonderfully sweet and de- 
, 10c; oz., 30c; % Ib., 90c; lb., $3.00; 2 Ibs., $5.70; 5 Ibs., $13.50; 
10 lbs.,'$25.50, postpaid. 
MARY WASHINGTON (Giant Rust-Proof). This is 
“the finest strain of Asparagus for either the home gar- 
den or commercial planting. A rapid growing sort, 
yielding stalks two inches in diameter, and even when 
twelve inches long are perfectly tender. Practically 
immune to ‘‘rust’’ and other Asparagus diseases. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 45c; lb., $1.50; 2 Ibs., $2.85; 5 
Ibs., $6.75; 10 lbs., $12.75, postpaid. 
An ounce of seed will produce about 250 plants; 2 Ibs. will produce enough roots to set an acre. t 
We = suppl hoi - 
ASPARAGUS PLANTS yee? bin’ tet i 

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 $1.00; 100 for 
$3.00; 250 for $6.00; by parcel post, postpaid. By express, not 
prepaid, 250 for $5.50; 500 for $10.00; 1,000 for $18.00. 
A FINE TABLE VEGETABLE| A Valuable Food 
and the Best Hog Food Known 2 2 
FOR THE TABLE—Soak a fair gon HOG FEED—An acre of for Diabetics 
sized ch jibe lees brglcbaeleids JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES will d Th N s 
bulb in cold water, then slice it as keep 20 to 30 hogs from October to : i 
you would cucumber, flavor with April. Tubers stand freezing and an ose Not Permitte 
salt and pepper and pour vinegar can be left in the ground all winter. to Eat Starchy Foods 
over it, and you will have about as Hogs root them out of the ground y 
tempting and delicious a dish as 
you could wish for. Fine for sale 
and pickles, and very appetizing : 
when baked like potatoes or creamed lent silage. 
and save work of harvesting. The The tubers of the Jerusalem Artichoke 
tops make an abundance of excel- contain carbohydrates in the form of 
Easily grown and will 
like asparagus. Valuable food for thrive in any soil. Plant 3 feet 
diabetics and those not permitted apart each way. Cut tubers like 
inulin, instead of starch, and need not 
be cooked to bring out their food value. 
to eat starchy foods. potatoes. 300 lbs. plant an acre, 
PRICES OF JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE TUBERS—LD., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c; 
10 Ibs., $2.50, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 25 Ibs. ag $3. 00; 50 lbs., 
$5.00; 100 lbs., $9.00; 300 lbs., $25.00. 


Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 17 

