Swiss Chard 
Sow seed in open ground as soon as soil can be prepared, 
covering with 44 inch of soil. Thin plants to stand 6 t » 8 inches 
apart, with 2 feet between rows. Grows easily in ordinary 
garden soil and stands summer heat well. 1 ounce will plant 
100 feet of row. 
560 Lucullus. 60 days. Creamy white, crimped and curled 
leaves; broad, thick stalks. Plants about 11% feet tall. 
Another cut-and-come-again vegetable. Cut off plants a 
couple of inches above the crown and new leaves will be 
produced. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; M4Ib. 90 cts. 
205 Burpee’s Rhubarb Chard. 60 days. A Swiss Chard 
that looks like rhubarb. The leaf-stalks are bright but 
delicate, translucent crimson; the rich color extends out 
through the veins into the dark green, heavily crumpled 
leaves. You will enjoy its different, tasty, delicious 
flavor. Plants are so beautiful they may be used in 
flower borders. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; 44lb. $1.25. 
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Spinach 
A hardy crop, seed can be sown as early as soil can be pre- 
pared. Cover with 4 inch of soil. Thin the young plants to 
stand 3 inches apart, in rows 1% feet apart. Seed of New 
Zealand Spinach should be soaked several hours before planting, 
to hasten germination. 1 ounce will plant 50 feet of row. 
575 Bloomsdale Long-standing. 50 days. Heavily 
crumpled, dark green leaves that stay in good condition 
a long time. Quick growing and fine for either spring 
or fall. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 4b. 65 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
613 New Zealand. 80 days. Although not a true Spinach, 
this plant 1s welcome as a substitute for it in hot weather, 
for after the true Spinach has bolted to seed, New Zea- 
land keeps on producing. Rich green tender leaves until 
frost. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 4Ib. $1.00. 
507 Nobel Giant-leaved. 50 days. Very large, thick, 
quite smooth leaves, dark green in color. An early, 
heavy crop is produced and it lasts well before bolting. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 4Ib. 75 cts.; Ib. $1.75. 
500 Perpetual. 60 days. A cut-and-come-again type. A 
summer Spmach, standing the heat well. Resembles 
Swiss Chard in appearance but does not grow as high. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 4Ib. $1.00. 
Turnips 
Sow in open ground as soon as soil can be prepared. Cover 
with 4 inch of soil. Thin seedlings to stand 4 inches apart, 
with 114 feet between rows. 1 ounce will plant 200 feet of row. 
337 White Milan. 50 days. Roots large with pure white 
skin and flesh. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 14Ib. 65 cts. 
336 Purple-Top White Globe. 45 days. A very popular 
variety for the home garden, with crisp, creamy white, 
well-flavored flesh. The large roots are purplish red at 
the top, and cream-white below ground. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 25 cts.; 4Ib. 60 cts. 
335 Rutabaga, Long Island Improved. 90 days. Large, 
solid, creamy yellow, globe Turnips. The best keeper for 
winter use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 14Ib. 65 cts. 
324 Seven-top. 50 days. Grown for the tops, which are 
used like spmach. Highly recommended for its vitamin 
content. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 14Ib. 60 cts. 
325 Yellow Globe. 60 days. Large, globular roots of 
very fine quality. Color is pale yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 25 cts.; 4lb. 65 cts. 
Tomato 
_ Tomatoes require a long time to develop. Start seed indoors 
in a hotbed or coldframe. Plant seedlings as soon as they are 
large enough to handle. It takes six to eight weeks to grow 
plants large enough to set out. Plants must not be set out in 
open ground until all danger of frost has passed. Make pro- 
visions for stakes, since better-quality Tomatoes are obtained 
from plants that are tied to stakes. Days to maturity listed 
are from time plants are set in the garden. 
332 Bonny Best. Certified Seed. 66 days. A smooth, 
round, bright scarlet, extra-early variety. Especially 
recommended for regions haying a short growing season. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 440z. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
318 Burpee Hybrid. A heavy-yielding, main-crop To- 
mato. Strong, vigorous plants that produce large, meaty, 
evenly ripened fruits of excellent flavor. Pkt. 35 cts.; 
2 pkts. 65 cts.; 3 pkts. 90 cts. 
309 Crimson Cushion (Beefsteak or Enormous). 80 
days. Extra-large, somewhat ribbed; deep scarlet fruits 
abundantly produced. Juicy and solid, with subacid 
flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4o0z. 85 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
331 Earliana. Certified Seed. 60 days. Early and pro- 
ductive. Fruits are smooth, flattened, round, deep scar- 
Jet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 70 cts.; oz. $1.20. 
307 John Baer. Certified Seed. 66 days. Slightly flat- 
tened at top, but thick through; rich red fruit, smooth 
and firm. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4%oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.10. 
332 Jubilee. 90 days. The deep orange flesh is thick and 
heavy, with small seed cavities and a mild non-acid flavor. 
The yellow-skinned fruits are large smooth globes, 
borne on vigorous vines which can be staked and pruned. 
Yellow Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, and this is the 
best one so far. Pkt. 25 cts.; 140z. 50 cts.; Ygoz. 85 cts. 
334 Master Marglobe. Certified Seed. 73 days. Large, 
very solid, globe-shaped Tomatoes are produced on 
strong, disease-resistant plants. Very productive. One 
of the leading varieties. Pkt. 15 cts.; !goz. 60 cts.; oz. 
$1.10. 
319 Michigan State Forcing. 75 days. An excellent | 
forcing Tomato developed by Michigan State Agricul- 
tural College. Medium-sized, smooth, globular scarlet 
fruits produced in large clusters. Pkt. 25 cts.; loz. 
65 cts.; oz. $1.95. 
331 Oxheart. 86 days. Smooth, pinkish red fruit of extra- 
large size. Very sweet flavor, especially desirable for 
home gardens. Unusually firm and heavy. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
Voz. 55 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
306 Ponderosa. 81 days. Another variety that grows toa 
very large size. Deep, rather flattened, purplish pink. 
Its mild flavor appeals to people who ordinarily fmd 
Tomatoes too acid. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
330 Rutgers. Certified Seed. 74 days. Large, bright red, 
with thick flesh and small seed cells. Vigorous vines; 
fruit useful for canning. A prime favorite. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
lgoz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. : 
333 Stone. Certified Seed. 80 days. Deep, smooth fruits 
of very good quality, maturing quite late in the season. 
Large vines, with plenty of foliage. Widely grown in 
home gardens. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
310 Small-fruiting Tomatoes (Cocktail Tomatoes). 
Attractive small varieties, both ornamental and _ useful 
for serving whole and for preserving. Red Cherry; 
Yellow Cherry; Red Plum; Yellow Plum; Red Pear; 
Yellow Pear. Each, pkt. 20 cts. 
Watermelon 
512A Cole’s Early. 84 days. A medium-sized, almost 
round variety for home gardens. Dark green, striped 
lighter. Flesh deep pink, very sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
30 cts. 
512B Early Bird. Small icebox Watermelon, which ma- 
tures early in New England. Good color, round and very 
sweet. Does very well in Connecticut. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
512C Kleckley Sweets. 86 days. A long melon with 
dark green rind and bright red, well-flavored flesh ripen- 
ing close to the rind. An excellent sweet sort. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 30 cts: 
Plant a Patch of Herbs in Your 
Vegetable Garden 
251 Anise. Seed used to flavor cakes; delightful licorice- 
like flavor. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Applemint. Flavoring especially good in jelly. Plants 
only. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 
271B Borage. The blue star-shaped flowers are some- 
times candied or they can be used to decorate a salad. 
Pkt. 25icts: 
271A Caraway. Biennial. The Caraway seeds are used to 
flavor cakes and sweet breads. Pkt. 25 cts. 
283A Catnip. Young shoots and leaves used for medicine 
and seasoning. An excellent tonic for animals. Pkt. 
DBrCtS. 
294 Coriander. Annual. Grown for its seeds, which have 
a pleasing pungent flavor and are used in many foods. 
Pikta25ictst 
190 Dill. Used for flavoring pickles and soups. Pkt. 
L5ectss 
189 Fennel. Delicious salad herb of sweet flavor. Pkt. 
15) cts: 
273 Lavender. Used dried to impart a fragrance to linen. 
Seed, pkt. 25 cts. Plants, 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 
Peppermint. Flavoring. Plants only. 35 cts. each; 3 for 
$1.00. 
282 Rosemary. Used as a seasoning. Aromatic. Seed, 
pkt. 25 cts. Plants, 40 cts. each. 
286 Sage. Perennial. The old standby flavor for poultry 
dressing. Seed, pkt. 25 cts. Plants, 40 cts. each. 
Spearmint. The most common mint. For jelly, mint 
sauce, julep, etc. Plants only. 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 
284 Summer Savory. Adds zest to soups, salads and 
gravies. Pkt. 25 cts. 
283B Sweet Basil. Leaves are often used to flavor to- 
mato dishes. Pkt. 25 cts. 
299 Sweet Marjoram. Pungent but delicate flavor for 
seasoning soups and poultry. Seed, pkt. 25 cts. Plants, 
40 cts. each. 
Tarragon. For flavoring salads and vinegar. Plants only. 
50 cts. each; 3 for $1.35. 
2 5 Thyme. Perennial. For something new and different, 
flavor the stuffing for roast duck or turkey with this 
delicious herb. Seed, pkt. 25 cts. Plants, 40 cts. each. 
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