


Merrimack 
829 Merrimack Wonder P 
im er Pepper 
60 days. New, extra early, prolific pepper of the California Wonder type, espe- Wonder 
cially recommended for the North and Northeast. Plants are uniform, upright, 
bushy in habit, medium in size, and with dark green foliage. Fruits are smooth, 
blocky, of medium size with moderately thick flesh. The ability of the plants to 
set numerous, handsome, marketable fruits in regions of short growing season 
is the most desirable feature of this remarkable variety. Dark green turning to 
rich red. Developed-by the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station. 
Pkt. 15¢; 140z.55¢; oz. $1.00; 14 lb. $3.00 
836 Worldbeater © — Widely adapted, good yielder 
73 days. Fruits are large, three and four lobed, 5 in. long and 3% in. across, 
smooth, dark green turning dull red when ripe. Early and productive, with thick 
flesh and a mild, sweet flavor. Good shipper; popular for home and market. 
: Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 55¢; oz. $1.00; 14 Ib. $3.00 
820 Sweetmeat Glory — riick flesh, fine quality 
82 days. Of the Pimento type, with large, heart-shaped, dark green, smooth 
fruits, turning to bright crimson-scarlet when ripe. They grow 2 in. across and 
about 3 in. in length and are used extensively for canning; suitable for freezing. 
The flesh is 5% in. thick, sweet, and exceptionally mild. For home and market. 
: Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z.55¢; oz. $1.00; 14 lb. $3.00 
HOT | PEPPER S-—tarze and er 
858 Hungarian Wax 65 days. 6 to 8 in. long, 2 in. across, waxy canary- 
yellow changing to bright:red when ripe. Quite hot or pungent. First early. 
aA Pkt. 15¢; oz. 55¢; oz. $1.00; 14 lb. $3.60 
845 Large Bell 69 days. The hot Bull Nose, rather square, deep green fruits, 
3 in. long, 234 in. across,.turning to scarlet when mature. True ‘‘Bell Type.” 
- Pkt. 15¢; 12 0z.55¢; oz. 95¢; 14 lb. $2.95 
856 Large Cherry 69 days. Flattened globe fruits, 114 in. across; deep green 
turning to cherry-red at maturity. Heavy cropper. Popular for use in pickles. 
; Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z.55¢; oz. 95¢; 14 Ib. $2.85 
837 Long Red Cayenne 72 days. 5 in. long and about % in. thick; often 
curled and twisted. Easily dried for winter use. Flesh is very hot. 
Z Pkt. 10¢; 1% oz. 50¢3 oz. 90¢; 1% Ib. $2.85 
850 Maule’s Red Hot 77 days. Bright red fruits 5 to 7 in. long and 1 in. 
thick. Exceedingly hot and pungent, fresh or dried. Largest of its type. 
: ' Pkt. 15¢; 12 0z.55¢; oz. 95¢; 1% Ib. $2.85 
839 Red Chili 82 days. Small, very hot, cone-shaped fruits, 2 in. long and 
34 in. across. Both skin and flesh are red. Used in making pepper sauce. 
Pkt. 15¢; 142 0z.55¢; oz. 95¢; 1% Ib. $2.95 
857 Tabasco 92 days. Extremely hot, small, upright fruits, 1% in. long, 
3 in. thick; pale yellow turning orange-scarlet. For pickles and pepper sauce. 
Pkt. 15¢; 402. 55¢; oz. 95¢; 1/4 lb. $2.85 
Burpee’s PUMPKINS 
_ The very mention of the word ‘‘pumpkin’’ reminds one of the sweet, 
delicious flavor of pie. Fruits may be used in the fall or stored in a dry, 
moderately warm place for use during the winter; the flesh may also be 
canned. Some varieties of winter squashes, especially Boston Marrow, com- 
monly known as the Basket Pumpkin, are generally grown for pumpkin pie 
instead of the true pumpkins. The best pumpkin for general use whether in 
the home garden, market garden or roadside sales is Small Sugar. 
863 Big Tom (Connecticut Field) © 
120 days. Also known as Improved Large Field. Large orange fruits 
weighing 18 lbs. each, round and flat on the ends, with a smooth, hard rind. 
Thick, dry, sweet orange-yellow flesh, desirable for canning and for pies and 
in addition is widely planted for stock feeding. The vines make a vigorous 
growth and need ample room to spread; often planted in cornfields. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 65¢ 
100 days. Round, somewhat ribbed, 
866 Cheyenne Bush brightest orange-red fruits 7 to 8 in. 
across; flesh is sweet, fine grained and recommended for pie making. Bush 
growth; ideal where space ‘is limited. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. 90¢ 
865 Large Cheese 110 days. Large, round, flattened fruits, with 
4 creamy buff skin and fine grained thick, yellow 
flesh. Splendid for stock or table use, as well as for canning. Shape is some- 
what similar to a cheese box. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 65¢ 
874 Golden Cushaw 115 days. The large yellow fruits have a 
; small seed cavity, so are quite heavy; the 
sweet tender flesh is rich golden yellow. Pkt.10¢; oz.25¢; 1% lb. 65¢ 

How to Grow PEPPERS 
Sow seed in a hotbed or indoors in shallow 
boxes, pots or pans of rich soil, allowing 8 to 10 
weeks to produce plants large enough to set 
outdoors when all danger of frost is past. When 
the soil has become warm, set the young 
plants in the garden, 18 to 24 in. apart in rows 
2to3ft.apart. Peppersdo bestina light, sandy, 
moderately rich soil. A pkt. of seed will pro- 
duce about 100 plants; 1 oz. 1500 plants. 


Small Sugar 
Pampkin 

861 Small Sugar © —Good keeper 
100 days. Round, slightly ribbed fruits of medium size, 

872 Striped Cushaw 115 days. Crooknecked fruits with creamy 
white skin mottled with irregular stripes of 
green; weigh about 12 lbs. each. Early and prolific. 18 to 20 in. long. Thick, 
cream-colored, sweet and tender flesh. » 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% Ib. 65¢ 



How to Grow PUMPKINS 
Plant 5 or 6 seeds in groups 6 to 8 ft. apart or drop seeds in every 
fourth group or so-called ‘‘hill’’ in the corn-patch when soil has be- 
come thoroughly warm. After the seedlings are well started, thin 
out, leaving the best two plants in each group. A pkt. of seed will 
plant about 5 groups; 1 oz. 25 groups. 



about 7 in. in diameter. Bright orange skin and rich 
orange flesh which is meaty, Sweet, and fine grained. 
Wonderful for pies; in fact, this is the celebrated New 
England Pie Pumpkin. Best pumpkin for general use. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢ 
875 Genuine Mammoth !20 days. Also 
called Jumbo or 
King of the Mammoths because they attain a weight 
of 60 lbs. and more. Fruits grow 18 in. in diameter and 
have an orange-salmon skin. The flesh is thick, of a bright 
yellow color, good table quality, sweet, solid, and tender. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. 90¢ 
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Pumpkins are easily stored for winter 
