_ This white Proso was introduced from Siberia sev- 
eral years ago and after many tests has proven to be 
one of the most dependable and profitable farm crops. 
It will grow almost anywhere, North, South, East or 
West, in wet or dry weather, and on all kinds of soil. 
-In 1933; when thousands of acres of grain were burned 
_ up by the extreme drought, this strain of Proso saved 
- the day. Many farmers would have grown no winter 
feed at all had it not been for this wonderful grain. 
Though it does best when sown in June, it may be 
sown as late as July 15th and still mature a good crop. 
\ «tt produces as high as 70 bushels to the acre, of grain 
-—s weighing 50 to 60 pounds per bushel. 
Northwest Turkey Growers 
Prefer Proso 
__~  Proso makes a splendid feed when fed whole or 
Ie ground, for all kinds of live stock and poultry. Farm- 
ers claim it will fatten hogs or cattle better than corn 
and that chickens lay better when fed Proso, and pre- 
fer it to other grains or mash. Proso makes a splendid 
“mash when ground alone. When fed to poultry with 
corn or oats the ratio should be four parts Proso to 
one part other grain. It may be fed without threshing 
as the kernels are readily removed by chickens and 
eaten with the hay by other stock, or it may be fed as 
elean grain from the thresher. Its forage in any stage 
of growth, or as hay, is not at any time injurious to 
live stock. Proso straw, which usually remains some- 
what green, even though the grain is ripe, makes a 
good hay for winter feeding. The large turkey growers 
ef the Northwest rely on Proso as one of their chief 
feed crops. 
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GARDEN 
HUCKLEBERRY 
Very Prolific Large Fruit 
» 
- Grows from seed the first year. A fruit 
that cannot be excelled for Pies and Pre- 
- gerves. It is very prolific, yielding an im- 
_ mense crop of fruit. It is an annual and 
must be planted each year from seed. 
Grows and thrives in all climates and on all 
kinds of soil. The fruits grow larger than 
the common Huckleberry or Blueberry and 
will remain on the plant two months after 
they are ripe. If cooked with apples, lem- 
ons or anything sour, they make the very 
finest jelly. You will be delighted and as- 
 tonished with this easily grown and won- 
 derful novelty. (Pkt. 15c) (Jumbo Pkt. 30c) 
(oz. $1.00) prepaid. 
7. 
HITE PROSO': 
he Most Profitable Catch Crop. Matures in 60 Days 
Can Be Planted Later and Will Stand its 
' More Dry Weather Than Any Other Grain 
Seed Round and White 
The seed of this Proso is round and larger than 
millet seed, growing in a sprangly head resembling 
oats. The inner color of the grain is pure white and 
should not be confused with the colored Prosos or so- 
called hog-millets. This Proso has been selected for its 
white color, larger kernels and greater productiveness. 
Withstands Drought 
Proso is unlike any other grain because of its ex- 
treme drought resistance, together with the fact that 
it takes only 60 to 65 days to mature a crop of this va- 
riety, and needs only one good rain to produce a crop. 
It may be planted on high, dry soil that is not suitable 
for other grains. It is especially valuable as a sum- 
mer catch crop, something that may be planted on 
land which has had an early crop removed or ground 
that has been drowned out and not in shape to work 
until late in the season. 
Proso can be sown with a regular grain drill at the 
rate of 25 to 35 lbs. per acre. 
PRICES (Sample Pkt. 15c) (4% Lb. 35c) (Lb. 
60c) (5 Lbs. $2.50) (10 Lbs. $4.00) all 
prepaid. By express or freight (kindly state which), 
not prepaid, (25 Lbs. $4.25) (50 Lbs. $7.00) (100 Lbs. 
$12.00) ; 
If no shipping instructions are given, we will. ship 
all orders of 25 lbs. and 50 Ibs. by express, not pre- 
paid, and orders of 100 Ibs. or more by freight, not 
prepaid. ; 
Ideal Feed for Poultry, Hogs, Cattle and Sheep. May Be Fed with- 
out Threshing. Equal to Corn in Food Value. High in Vitamin A, 
Hormone-lreated LAWK SEE 
Produces a More Beautiful Lawn 
Grows 
Almost 
Anywhere 
ENORMOUS 
YIELDS 
"The Dryland 
Wonder Grain" 
NOTICE 
If your freight or express 
address is different than your 
mail address, be sure to sup- 
ply us with both, and state 
how you want shipment made. 
Express is quite expensive 
over long distances but Is 
much faster. Freight Is slow, 
so ample time should be al- 
lowed for delivery. Sorry, no 
C.0.D. shipments from this 
catalog. Cash with order, 
please. 
Germinates Quicker—Withstands Drought 
Science has proven that Hormone-treated Grass 
Seed germinates quicker and produces a soft, lux- 
uriant turf that is deeper rooted and better able to 
withstand drought. It is the modern, scientific way 
of securing a finer, more velvety, better colored, 
stronger growing, thicker turf, and a deeper root 
system which taps lower ground levels and brings 
more food and moisture to the plants. 
Those who want the finest lawn must sow the 
finest seed. Those who sow Burgess’ Lawn Grass, 
sow the best obtainable, and when such high quality 
seed is Hormone-treated, the results are simply 
amazing. 
We use no timothy or clover in our mixtures. 
Avoid lawn mixtures which contain timothy. Tim- 
othy is a hay seed and produces coarse stems which 
ruin the lawn. It is used in cheap mixtures on ac- 
count of its low price. 
Burgess’ Evergreen 
Lawn Mixture 
= 
Composed of the _ finest lawn 
grasses. The best mixture obtain- 
able, and in the end the most eco- 
nomical, High germination and free 
from chaff and weeds. One pound 
will sow 200 square feet. (lb. $1.30) 
(5 lbs. $5.50) prepaid. (Per lb. in 10 
lb. lots or more $1.00 prepaid). 
Burgess’ Shady Nook 
Lawn Mixture 
On nearly every lawn are unsight- 
ly spots under trees, where grass 
does not do well. Our Shady Nook 
Mixture contains grasses which nat- 
urally grow in shady places. 1 Ib. 
square feet. 
UNTREATED 
Treated plant has close to three times the 
root strength of untreated one. 
Highland Bent Grass 
This is the most popular grass for golf courses and it is 
gaining in favor as a lawn grass. 
lawn, and a sod that is wonderful for terraces. Rain cannot 
wash tiny ditches in your terrace ; neither will your sidewalks 
or driveways be covered with dirt if you use Bent Grass on 
your lawn and terraces. Our Highland Bent is the best Bent 
Grass obtainable, and we consider that we are fortunate in 
being able to supply our customers with 
this splendid grass. 
(ib. $1.65) (5 lbs. $7.25) prepaid. 
10 Ib. lots or more $1.35 prepaid.) 
White Clover 
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It makes a soft, beautiful 
a superior quality of 
Seed at the rate of 1 lb. for each 400 
(Per lb. in 
We have an Extra Fancy Dwarf White Clover that is espe- 
cially fine for sowing with lawn grass mixtures. For this pur- 
pose we recommend one ounce 
Our Hormone-treated seed produces more th 
to each pound of grass seed. 
an twice the usual 
will sow 200 square feet. (1b. $1.50) 
(5 lbs. $6.50) prepaid. (Per Ib. in 10 
lb. lots or more $1.20 prepaid). 
root system in 9 weeks after planting. Pkt. (about one ounce), 
(Pkt. 18c) (44 Ib. 50c) (14 Ib. 90c) (Ib. $1.60) (5 lbs. $7.00) 
prepaid. (Per lb. in 10 Jb. lots or more $1.30 prepaid.) 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co., Galesburg, Mich. yee 
