Burpee’s TAMPALA. wrens sorsete 
First introduced in America 
by Burpee in 1944 
Within 6 to 8 weeks from sowing, Tampala is ready 
to use when the entire plants make the most deli- 
cious ‘‘greens”’ either raw as a salad or cooked as you 
would spinach. Asa cooked, canned or quickly frozen 
green Tampala is, in the opinion of many, superior to 
spinach or Swiss Chard—more appetizing color, 
flavor more delicious, shrinks very little, holds its 
color better and is easier to prepare. Give it a trial. 
1375 Burpee Tampala — ign: green 
A delicious green vegetable raw or cooked which has been enjoyed 
by the Chinese and the people of India for centuries. Introduced 
by us in 1944 as ‘“‘Tampala”’ by which name it is known in India. 
Pkt. 20¢; 2 pkts. 35¢; 1% oz. 80¢; oz. $2.25 
1377 Burpee Fordhook Tampala 
The darkest green-leaved selection of this newly recognized 
green leafy vegetable which has an unusually long period of 

usefulness in the summer garden. Does best when days are long. = 
Fete eee een Joes bestiivhen days are long. Burpee Fordhook Tampala —full grown plant 
1376 Burpee Red Tampala . How to Grow Tampala 
; ; Being a so-called hot-weather plant, seed should not be 
It is equal in all respects to Burpee Tampala and Burpee Ford- sown until the soil has become thoroughly warm. Make 
hook Tampala, but instead of the leaves being green they are several successive sowings 10 days to 2 weeks apart and, 
variegated green and red, the red extending out along the veing for the most tender leaves, use entire young plants when 
of the dark green leaves whose underside also is red. When 6 to 10 in. high. However, a plant may be left every 2 ft. 
cooked, prepared, and served like spinach, it is most luscious. and leaves picked as they mature. 

Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 14 oz. $1.00; oz. $3.00 
SWISS CHARD 
Leaves are cooked and served like spinach and the mid-ribs like asparagus, or 
both may be cooked together. Leaf-stalks make delicious fritters. Cutting may 
be done by removing outer leaves of various plants, thus allowing the center and 
remaining leaves to grow, or entire plants may be cut off a couple inches above the 
crown and new leaves will be produced. A healthy and nutritious, easily grown 
vegetable. Chard stands hot weather and is an abundant, continuous yielder. 
153 Burpee’s Rhubarb Chard © 
60 days. A Swiss Chard that looks like rhubarb. The leaf-stalks, 
considered by many as the most delicious part of the chard plant, 
are bright but delicate, translucent crimson; the rich color extends 
out through the veins into the dark green, heavily crumpled leaves. 
Easily grown, thrives everywhere. You will enjoy the different, 
tasty, delicious flavor of Burpee’s rhubarb chard. Whether you 
cook the leaf-stalks alone, use only the leaves, or cook both to- 
gether, you will find a sweetness you never knew existed in a leafy 
vegetable. Leaves and stalks are nice when used in flower arrange- 
ments. We offer an outstanding, reselected, colorful strain. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 lb. $1.25; 1% Ib. $2.25 

135 Burpee’s Fordhook Giant © 
60 days. Named after Burpee’s Fordhook Farms. Leaves are rich dark green, 
much crumpled or savoyed, and when grown well, will measure 10 in. in width and 
2% ft. in length; texture is thick and fleshy. The pearly white stalks measure 214 
in. in width and make an excellent dish prepared like asparagus. Heavy cropper. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 1441b.90¢; 1% lb. $1.60 

136 Large Ribbed White © “avs. Grown mostly for the broad, ~ Burpee’s Rhubarb Chard 
white, tender mid-ribs of the large, smooth 
green leaves. The succulent foliage is of thick texture and has a particularly nice 
flavor when cooked like spinach. Plenty of ‘‘greens’’ lignan Eee abate 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; des : 4 e 
Eien ns How to Grow Swiss Chard 
Sow seed any time from early spring until 
60 days. Well-known variety for which some culinary experts : A é : 
137 Lucullus claim first place on account of its mild, spinach-like flavor. aU ERt CRea a cee Stok 
Light green, heavily savoyed, crumpled leaves grow to large size. The thick white fa high thin 8 Es 10/if apart in the row 
stalks are splendid for creaming like asparagus and provide a most appetizing dish. The plants are quite hardy and twill wield 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; %4 lb. 75¢; 1% lb. $1.25 ‘ ey 5 
? throughout the summer and fall until frost. 
All chards are suitable for freezing. They 
yield heavily wherever beets can be grown. 
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1002 Perpetual or Spinach Beet °° days. A foun of Jeat pect Afukiecrlliceewhas its obrowsan'oa/ 100 te 
somewhat similar 
smooth green leaves with mid-rib hardly noticeable. Resistant to heat. Good 
summer substitute for spinach. Quick grower and produces for a long period. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. 90¢; 1% lb. $1.45 Burpee Seeds are Guaranteed .. 99 

