BURGESS’ DISEASE-RESISTANT TOMATO SEED 
Tomato seed growing is one of our specialties. Climatic conditions here in Michigan are conducive to freedom from disease, i“ the pro- 
duction of fruit instead of vine, and to early maturity. Our strains keep these tendencies to a marked degree when planted elsewhere, - 
Our seed is also chemically treated against disease. A trial will convince you of the superiority of Burgess’ Tomato seed. 
One ounce of Tomato seed will produce about 2,000 plants, Days indicated are from plant setting to picking. 
BURGESS’ CLIMBING TRIP-L-CROP 
PELLETED SEEDS 
See Pages 18 and 19 
For Better Germination 
For More Rapid Plant Growth 
Burgess’ Climbing Trip-L-Crop Tomato Seed 
is now coated with layers of beneficial and 
protective materials that encourage better 
germination, give the young plants nourish- 
ment for more dependable and faster growth, 
and protect them from diseases in the early 
stages of growth. 
Through our Research Department, we have 
always strived to develop new and improved 
methods. We introduced Pelleted Seeds in 
1948. From the many letters we are receiving 
it indicates our customers have had most grat- 
ifying results. This method of treatment gives 
you a streamlined seed for easier and better 
gardening. 
BIG YIELDS 
Burgess’ Climbing Trip-L-Crop Tomato is 
by far the most productive of all Tomatoes, 
often producing 2 to 3 bushels from one vine. 
The plants are of rank growth, sending out 
long runners capable of setting clusters of 
fruit at each joint. This feature is not found . 
Burgess’ Climbing Trip-L-Crop Tomato in ordinary varieties. Burgess’ Climbing Trip-L-Crop Tomato 
Burgess’ Climbing TRIP-L-CROP. Introduced by us in 1937. This drought resistant. Two or three vines will produce enough fruit for 
is a variety with many superior qualities. Vines grow rapidly toa an average family. It is not uncommon to pick more than two bush- 
height of 10 to 18 feet (sometimes more than 20 feet) when grown on _ els of ripe tomatoes from one vine, The increasing demand for seed 
a trellis. A trellis, however, is not necessary as it will outyield other and the many letters we receive from satisfied customers more than 
varieties when grown in bush form. The beautiful, large crimson substantiate all the claims we make for this wonderful Tomato, For 
fruits average 314 inches across and 2%4 inches deep, with some as_ big yields and tall vines start early and set out as soon as danger 
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deep as 34% inches and as wide as 5 inches across. The fruits are from frost is past. Pelleted Seed (Pkt. 25c). Unpelleted Seed 
solid, with meaty center surrounded by small seed cells which are (Pkt. 15c) (1% oz. 60c) (oz. $1.00) prepaid. Choice Greenhouse-grown 
separated by solid divisions, which makes the tomato unexcelled for plants for shipment from April 1 to June 1 only (12 for $1.00) (24 
both slicing and canning. It is free from blight and disease and for $1.70). (We cannot ship tomato plants to California.) 
BURGESS’ CRACK-PROOF 
The Perfect Tomato 
74 days. The most outstanding Tomato introduction in years. As the name implies, 
Burgess’ Crack-Proof will not crack under average growing conditions and is practi- 
cally free from cracking under the most adverse conditions. The truly perfect Tomato! 
Burgess’ Crack-Proof Tomato. Introduced by us in 1945.. A thrifty second-early 
variety, which bears over a long period. It bears large sub-globular to globular scarlet 
fruits that are remarkably smooth and well finished from stem to blossom end. It has 
little or no objectionable cracks and skin blemishes that sometimes mar tomatoes and 
cause undue loss of the upper slice or two in preparation for salads and canning. 
yee The foliage of Burgess’ Crack-Proof is distinct from other large-fruited varieties 
Crack-Proof Tomato ~ and remains green throughout a long season, permitting continuous heavy pickings of 
. fruit until the plants are killed by frost in the fall. (Pkt. 15c) (14 oz. 45c) (oz. 80c) 
. Plant the Best Seed 
Burgess’ Blizzard Belt Brand 
(14 lb. $2.35) (1b. $6.70) (5 Ibs. $31.00) (10 lbs. $59.50), prepaid. Pelleted Seed on 
Pages 18 and 19, . 
