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aa Prearts of Gold O- Very sweet 
Be 90 days. (Orange Flesh) Medium-size melons are of 
‘slightiy elongated shape, 5 in. in diameter and 6 in. 
in length, nicely netted and weigh 3 Ibs. each. The 
rich, deep orange flesh is of the sweetest flavor, very 
. thick, and ripens close to the rind. It isa heavy crop- 
per; popular with home and market gardeners. A suf- 
ficiently firm rind makes it excellent for shipping. 
) Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40¢; 1/4 Ib. $1.20 
567 imperial A5 — Mildew-resistant 
8 days. (Orange Flesh) An outstanding melon in which pow- 
ery mildew resistance and high quality have been successfully 
~ combined. A most popular commercial variety because it can be 
Ge picked at mature stage for distant shipping. Fruits are oval, 
6 in. long, with thick, light orange flesh. Dependable quality P 
a. for the home garden as well as for commercial plantings. 
v Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 3% lb. $1.25 
& 561 Lake Champlain— Tic carliest 
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. 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. 
a Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 1% Ib. $1.20 569 Honey Rock © — Special strain 
tho = 85 days. (Salmon Flesh) Also called Sugar Rock. Fruits are medium 
he 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 varieties 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 Ibs. 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¢; 1%, Ib. $1.25 
3 ONION and GARLIC SETS 
oy iC Orders for Onion and Garlic Sets cannot be accepted after May 1 
a “tn 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 
Ss ‘until they are sent to you. One lb. of onion sets will plant 50 ft. of row. 




> ‘e a Onion and garlic sets should be planted as early in the spring as the soil can be worked. 
EB - _ Short cultural directions are given below; full directions are sent with every order. 
a 9967 Yellow Onion Sets These sets will mature into large, handsome, globe- 
= shaped onions with bright golden yellow skin and 
: ihe creamy white, mild flesh. May be used in the spring as green bunching onions. Fully ma- 
pruned bulbs are reliable keepers for winter storing. Lb. 35¢; 2 lbs. 65¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50 

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 
e : ~ 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 
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How fo Plant Onion and Garlic Seis 
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 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 
For large quantities 
of onion and garlic sets, 
write for special prices. 

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