
summer, 
3 Summer Squash provides both Vitamins A and C, 
Bush Summer Squash is a popular vegetable and is gaining in popular- 
ity as more gardeners are learning when to harvest and how to prepare 
for the table. They are of easy culture and require only a small space in 
the garden. If the fruits are kept picked, they will continue to bear all 
- slicing and frying. 
Cocozelle 
Also known as Italian Vegetable Marrow 
62 days. One of the most delicious additions to the Squash family. Grows in the form 
of a compact bush, and 5 or 6 hills are sufficient for a large family. The long slender 
fruits should be picked when not more than 7 inches long. 
‘Bush Summer Squash 
One ounce to 25 hills; 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre 
Early White Bush should be picked when only 144 to 2 inches 
across and the other varieties should be picked before they reach 7 inches 
in length for the best eating. They should be boiled whole until tender. 
After draining, the surplus water should be pressed out of them. 
seasoning to taste, plus a generous portion of butter, and mash. Early 
Prolific Straightneck is good to larger sizes and is the best variety for 
Add 
The fruits form and grow 
rapidly and may be picked almost every day. Can be cooked like Asparagus, Squash or 
French Fried potatoes. 
Black Zucchini 
This is an increasingly popular bush squash which belongs to the vegetable 
marrow family. The fruits are of a blackish green eolor; grow long and slender, but 
should be picked when but a few days old, when 5 to 6 inches in length. 
tender, and a table delicacy. Fine when boiled or cut in slices and fried in butter. Also 
delicious when cut lengthwise and baked with a strip of bacon on each piece. 
Early White Bush Scallop (Patty Pan) 
Very productive; a favorite with market gardeners. 
only 2 inches across and sold as the ‘‘Dollar Squash 
62 days. 
52 days. 
Summer Squash Seed Delivered at the Following Prices 
Packet Oz. 
Cocozelle 
Early Prolific Straightneck 
Early Summer Crookneck 
Early White Bush Scallop. 
Zucchini, Black 
Summer Squash Mixture 
TURNIPS 
”*? on some markets. 

50 days. 
They are very 
Best for eating when 
52 days. 
Lb. § Lbs. 





Turnips and Rutabagas 
CGne ounce for 200 feet of row; 
12 to 2 Ibs. per acre 
Varieties such as Milan, Strap Leaf and White Egg are suitable for early spring planting 
for roots or greens. These, as well as all other varieties, should be planted in late summer 
for fall use or storing. Foliage Turnip may be planted throughout the summer. 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan 
40 days. The earliest Turnip grown. The bulb is 
flat, of medium size; white, with a bright purple 
top ; and in quality the best. Planted extensively for 
first market crop, but not as well suited for summer 
planting. (Pkt. #0c) (oz. 22c) (%4 lb. 50c) (Ib. $1.45) 
(5 lbs: $6.50) (10 Ibs. $12.00), prepaid. 
Early Purple Top Strap Leaf 
45 days. The standard early variety. Roots broad 
and flat, of medium size; white, purple top. Exten- 
sively sown for table use. 
(44 Vb. 45c) (1b. . $1.35) 
$11.00), prepaid. 
(Pkt. 0c) (oz. 20c) 
(10 Ibs. 
(5 Ibs. $6.00) 

tide is 
- Purple Top White» Globe Turnip 
-PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
55 days. The most popular white Turnip for fall 
and winter use. Flesh pure white, fine grained and 
of fine flavor. Heavy yielder and splendid keeper. 
Desirable for table or stock. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 22c) 
(4 Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.45) (5 Ibs. $6.50) (10 Ibs. 
$12.00), prepaid. . 
AMBER GLOBE. 75 days. The best large yellow late 
sort. Skin light yellow; flesh yellow, firm and sweet. 
Fine for table use and stock feeding. A good cropper 
and keeps in perfect condition until spring. (Pkt. f0c) 
(oz. 18c) (%4 lb. 45c) (Ib. $1.35) (5 Ibs. $6.00) (10 
Ibs. $11.00), prepaid. 
GOLDEN BAL 60 days. The best early 
yellow Turnip. Not of 
large size, but firm and of excellent flavor. Keeps well. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 Ib. 45c¢) (1b. $1.35) (5 Ibs, 
$6.00) (10 lbs. $14.60), prepaid. 
WHITE EGG. 55 days. A quick growing, egg-shaped, 
smooth, pure white variety. Flesh firm, sweet and mild. 
Adapted to either spring or fall sowing. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20¢) (14 Ib. 45c) (1b. $1.35) (5 Ibs. $6.00) (10 Ibs. 
$11.00), prepaid. 
COW HORN. 70 days. 12 to 15 inches long by 3 
inches across; grows partly above ground; white, sweet, 
of fine flavor. Valuable as a soil enricher. Can be sown 
broadcast on stubble ground, will grow on poor, worn- 
out soil, and if plowed under will enrich it as much as 
a crop of clover. (Pkt. [0c) (oz. 18c) (% Ib. 45c) 
(Ib. $1.35) (5 Ibs. $6.00) (10 Ibs. $11.00), prepaid. 
FOLIAGE OR SHOGOIN 
(Edible Top Turnip) 
High in Vitamin C and Calcium as well as a fair 
supply of Vitamin A, G, Iron and Bi. ; 
30 days. Edible tops and roots. Will grow and thrive 
in hot, dry weather, giving an abundance of both greens 
and sweet, tender turnips of excellent quality. (Pkt. 
10c) (oz. 16c) (%4 Ib. 40c) (Ib. $1.20) (5 Ibs. $5.25) 
(10 Ibs. $9.50), prepaid. 
2 EN AE ES ee 
Turnips and Rutabagas 
a good source of Vitamin C 
and Calcium 

Early Prolific Straightneck Squash 
EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHTNECK 
Productive from the time the first fruits are formed 
until killed by frost. 
which permits close planting. 
are smooth and straight. They are firm and in fine condition at 
any length from four to fourtcen inches. It is equally suitable 
for the home or market gardener. 
are convenient for packing and shipping. 
unsurpassed by any of the summer squashes. : 
Early Summer Crookneck 
The most popular of the Crookneck varieties. 
Should be picked when only a few inches long, as it becomes 
stringy when larger, 
home gardens as well as shipping. 
Summer Squash Mixture 
A choice seed mixture of all kinds of Summer Squashes. 
This is your opportunity to try them all for the price of one, 
RUTABAGAS 
It is strictly bush in habit of growth, 
The beautiful clear yellow fruits 
The uniformly straight fruits 
The table quality is 
Exceedingly prolific and popular for 
(SWEDES) 
Rutabagas require a longer season than tur- 
nips, so should be sown earlier, or about the 
middle of June in the North. They have much 
better keeping qualities and can be easily 
stored until spring. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP YELLOW. 90 
days. The best all-around variety. The flesh 
is yellow and of fine flavor. (Pkt. 10¢) (02. 
20c) (14 Ib. 45c) (1b. $1.35) (5 Ibs. $6.00) 
(10 lbs. $11.00), prepaid. 
MONARCH OR ELEPHANT. 95 days. 
Mammoth yellow variety; yields enormous 
crops. Grown principally for stock feeding, 
put is good for table use. (Pkt. 10c) (02. 22c) 
(44 Tb. 50c) (1 Ib, $1.45), prepaid. 

American Purple Top Yellow Rutabaga 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 23 

