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571 Hearts of Gold O- Very sweet re more Sin enn ep = 
90 days. (Orange Flesh) Medium-size melons are of tO 0g Cee pe @, xe 
slightly elongated shape, 5 in. in diameter and 6 in. 
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¢; 14 lb. $1.20 
567 imperial No. 45 — Mitdew-resistant 
90 days. (Orange Flesh) An outstanding melon in which Dow- 
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 short- 
oval, 6 in. long, 5%4 in. across with thick, light orange flesh. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 1% Ib. $1.25 
561 Lake Champlain— rie earliest 
82 days. (Orange Flesh) Also known as Golden Champlain. 
Melons are almost round, 6 in. across, 514 in. deep, moderately 
netted and deeply ribbed. Flesh is thick, sweet and golden 
orange. Especially valuable for home and market in northern or 
mountain sections where growing seasons are short. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40¢; 1% Ib. $1.20 
560 Pride of Wisconsin— Firm flesh 969 Honey Rock © —Special strain; early 
92 days. (Orange Flesh) A melon which has unsurpassed 85 days. (Salmon Flesh) Also called Sugar Rock. Fruits are medium 
quality, large size, firm, thick orange flesh, strong rind, and size with gray-green skin and heavy, coarse netting. The deeply col- 
heavy netting. Fruits are nearly round, 672 by 7 in., and weigh ored salmon flesh is deliciously sweet, with a fine, smooth texture and 
4 to 5 lbs; rind is blue-gray, turning golden when ripe, with flavor all its own. Fruits are almost round, 5% in. in diameter, and 
sparse but prominent and clear-cut netting. Ribs are faint or due to the thick flesh are quite heavy, weighing about 3 Ibs. each. 
entirely lacking. Flesh is of excellent flavor and edible to the Well adapted to growing in the home garden and the leading com- 
rind. Seed cavity is quite compact. Vines are very productive. mercial variety in some sections. Productive, early, excellent melon. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 lb. $1.25 Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 lb. $1.25 
ONION and GARLIC SETS 
Orders for Onion and Garlic Sets cannot be accepted after May 1 
It pays to plant Burpee’s sets of the best quality which are produced under ideal conditions 
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. 
9967 Yellow Onion Sets These sets will mature into large, handsome, globe- 
shaped onions with bright golden yellow skin and 
creamy white, mild flesh. May be used in the spring as green bunching onions. Fully matured 
bulbs are reliable keepers for winter storing. Lb. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 65¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50 
9968 White Onion Sets Produce round, slightly flattened, silvery white, 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. 40¢; 2 lbs. 75¢; 5 Ibs. $1.75 



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 1% to 3 ft. apart. Cover with 1 in. of fine soil. 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 with- 
out any trouble for use during the winter. 
We supply mother bulbs as pictured 
above; it is necessary to separate the 
cloves before planting. How-to-grow 
directions are sent with the sets. 
Lb. 75¢; 2 Ibs. $1.30; 5 lbs. $3.00 
For large quantities 
of onion and garlic sets, 
write for special prices. 

ion Sets ) 
Yellow Onion Sets At prices here quoted, all Sets are sent Postpaid in U.S... 87 
