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“MUSKMELONS. «0. 
’ 571 Hearts of Gold © — Very sweet 
90 days. (Orange. Flesh) Medium-size melons are of 
slightly elongated shape, 5 in. in diameter and 6 in. 
7 in length, nicely netted and weigh 3 lbs. each. The 
rich, deep orange flesh is of the sweetest flavor, very 
thick, and ripens close to the rind. It is a heavy crop- 
per; popular with home and market gardeners. A suf- 
ficiently firm rind makes it excellent for shipping. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40¢; 1% lb. $1.20 
567 Imperial 45 — Mildew-resistant 
90 days. (Orange Flesh) An outstanding melon in which pow- 
dery mildew resistance and high quality have been successfully 
combined. A most popular commercial variety because it can be 
picked at mature stage for distant shipping. Fruits are oval, 
6 in. long, with thick, light orange flesh. Dependable quality 
melon for the home garden as well as for commercial plantings. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.25 
561 Lake Champlain— ne earliest 
82 days. (Orange Flesh) Also known as Golden Champlain. 
Melons are almost round, 6 in. across, 5% in. deep, moderately 
netted and deeply ribbed. Flesh is thick, sweet and golden 
orange. Because of its early maturity and good quality, it is 
- especially valuable for home and market in northern or moun- 
. 
tain sections where growing seasons are short. Flavor is good. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40¢; 4 Ib. $1.20 569 Honey Rock © — Special strain 



= . 85 days. (Salmon Flesh) Also called Sugar Rock. Fruits are medium 
Have a Garden This Year size with gray-green skin and heavy, coarse netting. The deeply col- 
Half the pleasure of gardening is spent in planning it in detail. ored salmon flesh is deliciously sweet, with a fine, smooth texture and 
Go through this catalog now and check the vatieties you want flavor all its own. The fruits are almost round, 5% in. in diameter, 
to see growing in your garden. Then go through the book again, and due to the thick flesh are quite heavy, weighing about 3 lbs. each. 
for we are sure you will want to grow others. As soon as list is Well adapted to growing in the home garden and the leading com- 
completed, let us have your order. It’s a wise gardener who has mercial variety in some sections. Productive, early, excellent melon. 
his seeds on hand ready to plant at the proper time. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.25 
- ONION and GARLIC SETS 
| Orders for Onion and Garlic Sets cannot be accepted after May I 
_ It pays to plant Burpee’s sets of the best quality which are produced under ideal condi- 
tions from a select strain of seed, carefully screened and stored at the proper temperature 
until they are sent to you. One Ib. of onion sets will plant 50 ft. of row. 
Onion and garlic sets should be planted as early in the spring as the soil can be worked. 
Short cultural directions are given below; full directions are sent with every order. 
Because of State law, we regret we are unable to ship onion sets to California. 
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a These sets will mature into large, handsome, globe- 
9967 Yellow Onion Sets shaped ‘onions with bright golden yellow skin and 
creamy white, mild flesh. May be used in the spring as green bunching onions. Fully ma- 
tured bulbs are reliable keepers for winter storing. Lb. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
1 H Produces round, slightly flattened, silvery white, 
9968 White Onion Sets mild onions of the highest quality. Desirable for 
green or bunching onions quite early in the season and are excellent for pickling when 
small. They will, of course, produce large onions which if left to fully mature will keep 
for some time in good condition. Lb. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 

How to Plant Onion and Garlic Sets 
Onion Sets. Make furrows about 1 in. deep, into which lightly press the sets 
but do not cover them. Space sets 3 in. apart in rows 12 to 24 in. apart, depending 
on method of cultivation to be used. 
Garlic Sets. Each set or bulb is made up of several sections called cloves held 
together by a thin paper covering. Before planting, separate each set and plant the 
\ cloves 4 to 6 in. apart in rows 11% to 3 ft. apart. Cover with 1 in. of fine soil. yy 9975 GARLIC SETS 
Extra select California grown 
Garlic is the most pungent of the onion 
family, and is used for flavoring soups, 
stews, sausages and salad dressings. Sets. 
are easily grown and may be kept without 
any trouble for use during the winter. We 
supply mother bulbs as pictured above; it 
is necessary to separate the cloves before 
planting which is very easily done. 
Lb. 75¢; 2 Ibs. $1.30; 5 Ibs. $3.00 
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For large quantities 
of onion and garlic sets, 
write for special prices. 

Yellow Onion Sets 
At prices here quoted, all Sets are sent Postpaid in U.S... 89 
