


_ by the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station and especially recom- 
of medium size with moderately thick flesh; skin is dark green turning to rich 


Merrimack 
829 Merrimack Wonder Pepper Wonder 
60 days. Extra early, prolific pepper of the California Wonder type developed 
mended for the North and Northeast. Plants are uniform, upright, bushy in 
habit, medium in size, and with dark green foliage. Fruits are smooth, blocky, 
red. The ability of the plants to set numerous, handsome, marketable fruits in 
regions of short growing season isa valuable feature of this remarkable pepper. 
Pkt. 15¢; 144 0z. 75¢; oz. $1.40; 14 ib. $4.00 
820 Sweetmeat Gior Y—Thick flesh of 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; 1% 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 0z.55¢; oz. $1.00; 1% lb. $3.00 
ae HOT PEPPER S— are and Small 
858 Hungarian Wax 65 days. Waxy canary-yellow changing to bright red 
when ripe. 6 to 8 in. long, 2 in. across. Quite hot or pungent. First early. 
Ne Pkt. 15¢; '%0z.55¢; oz. $1.00; 14 lb. $3.00 
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¢; 14, 0z.55¢; oz. $1.00; 1% lb. $3.00 
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. 
Ce - al 
2 Pkt. 15¢; l/, OZ. 55¢3 reas $1.00; l/, Ib. $3.00 How to Grow PEPPERS 
837 Long Red Cayenne 72 days. Peppers grow 5 in. long and about % in. i ; : ; 
thick; often curled and twisted. Easily dried for winter use. Flesh is very hot. Sow seed in a hotbed or indoors in shallow 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 50¢; oz. 85¢; 14 Ib. $2.60 boxes, pots or ape bbe Gets se sgealge 
fe = § 3 ‘ 8 to 10 weeks to produce plants large enoug 
850 Maule’s Red Hot 77 days. Bright red fruits 5 to 7 in. long and 1 in. io setoutdoars wherall dangerof free ie paee! 
thick. Exceedingly hot and pungent, fresh or dried. Largest of its type. When the soil has become warm, set the young 
Pkt. 15¢; 144,02. 55¢; oz. 95¢; 1% Ib. $2.85 F res: F ? 
see i ; P plants in the garden, 18 to 24 in. apart in rows 
839 Red Chili 82 days. Small, very hot, cone-shaped fruits, 2 in. long and 2 to 3 ft. apart. Peppers do best in a light, 
YY in. across. Both skin and flesh are red. Used in making pepper sauce. sandy, moderately rich soil. A pkt. of seed will . 
Pkt. 15¢; '%40z.55¢; oz. 95¢; 14 Ib. $2.95 produce about 100 plants; 1 oz. 1500 plants. 
857 Tabasco 92 days. Extremely hot, small, upright fruits, 124 in. long, Days to maturity given in descriptions are from 
3% in. thick; pale yellow turning orange-scarlet. For pickles and pepper sauce. the time the plants are set out in the garden. 
‘ Pkt. 15¢; 12 0z. 60¢; oz. $1.05; 14 Ib. $3.20 
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 38 Ibs. 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% Ib. 65¢ 
100 days. Fruits are round, somewhat 
866 Cheyenne Bush ribbed, brightest orange-red, 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. 40¢; 1% Ib. $1.20 
H 120 days. Also called Jumbo or 
875 Genuine Mammoth King of the Mammoths because 
they attain a weight of 60 Ibs. 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¢ 





Small Sugar 
Pumpkin 
3 : 861 Small Sugar © —Good keeper 865 Large Cheese 110 days. Large, round, flattened, slightly 
* 100 days. Round, slightly ribbed fruits of medium size, 
-about 7 in. in diameter. Bright orice ee any re 
orange flesh which is meaty, sweet, an e grained. ! oe 
ue Wondertul for pies; in fact, this is the celebrated New © Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢ 
' England Pie Pumpkin. Best pumpkin for general use. 
ribbed fruits, with creamy buff skin and fine 
grained, thick, yellow flesh. Splendid for stock or table use, as well as-for 
canning. Shape is somewhat similar to a cheese box, hence the name. : ... 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 1% Ib. 70¢ 
874 Golden Cushaw 1|!5 days. The large vel- 
low fruits Pe Bae 
seed cavity, so are quite heavy; the sweet tender flesh 1s 
rich golden yellow. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; y, Ib. 75¢ 
872 Striped Cushaw 115 days. Crooknecked 
fruits with creamy white 
skin mottled with regulat ee a green; weigh phot , . : 
- : 1 rolific. o 20 in. long. Thick, ( ; : 
eas Soe Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 65¢ . Pumpkins are easily stored for winter use . . 97 




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. Cover seed with 1 in. of fine soil. 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. 

