Although the Burgess company grows most of the seed it sells (very unusual in the retail 
seed trade), it specializes in Tomato Seed. 
The Leading Grower 
We are the leading Tomato Seed grower, and grow more varieties than any other concern 
in the world. Although we ‘‘might’’ admit that some one else could have ‘‘as good’’ varieties 
as we do in some classifications, in Tomato we feel we are at the top of the trade, with more 
experience in more varieties than any one else. We feel we are qualified to produce the 
finest Tomato Seed that can be produced. All are pure strains—disease resistant. 
All Michigan Grown 
All of our Tomato Seed is’ produced right here in Michigan, the ideal growing area for 
seed to plant in all climates. Our trade-name is ‘““BLIZZARD-BELT’’. All of our seed is 
carefully produced for Seed Only. None of it is produced as a by-product of tomato juice, 
as is the case with many other growers. 
“3-Way" Quality Check 
Our seed is all fermented in its own juices and pulp to properly cure it and destroy seed ~* 
borne fungus and disease germs. As a further check on quality, most of our fields are 
inspected for varietal purity and disease by the State of Michigan. As a final precaution 
the seed is then all chemically treated against disease to insure success for our customers. 
Newest and Best of the Old 
New varieties are in process of hybridization or testing at the Burgess’ Seed Breeding 
Station and will be offered for sale as soon as they are proven worthwhile. Old strains are 
constantly being improved. You will make no mistake in planting Burgess’ Tomato Seed. 
No other can be finer. 
The Window-Box Tomato 
45 days. Dwarf and compact, growing to a 
height of 6 to 8 in. and only about 14 in. 
across. It is the earliest of all tomatees and 
is loaded with clusters of bright red fruit that 
are nearly round and are % to 1 in. across. 
Even though the fruits are small, they are 
fine flavored and will give you ripe tomatoes 
before other home-grown varieties are avail- 
able. Very colorful when potted or planted in 
window boxes. The fruits cling to the stems 
well and are ornamental as well as useful in 
salads or for preserving. A pretty sight in 
flower garden, too. 
The Anti-Acid Tomato 
84 days. The White Beauty Tomato is 
ivory-white in color and the flesh is almost 
paper white. It is of large size and of 
excellent quality for slicing, canning and 
juice. Extremely mild, containing less acid 
than other tomatoes, so can be eaten by 
thousands of people who have heretofore 
avoided Tomatoes on account of the acidity. 
Earliest Pink Tomato 
64 days. The earliest pink variety. The 
same size and shape as Earliana, only the 
fruit is pink and of milder flavor. 
(Early Strain) 
68 days. Our select Early Strain of Bonny 
Best is the finest on the market, being earlier, 
larger and more productive than Standard 
Strains. The smooth, scarlet fruit is practically 
free from cracks and of fine flavor. Fruits 
average 5 ounces and are about a week later 
than our Earliana. 
Price Per Ib. 
3 Ibs. or 
more of a 
Variety 
$11.00 | $10.50 
7.00 6.50 
1.10 3.30 9.00 8.50 
Jubilee. ¢. 5 :a4052s.6 -15 -35 -60 1.00 3.00 8.50 8.00 
June Pink........... -15 35 -50 -90 2.70 7.50 7.00 
Sunmaycss sss ciestewars -20 -50 -65 1.10 3.30 9.00 8.50 
Sugar....... Tate Sas -25 -60 -80 
Finy:Tits,<cacs tieuek -25 -60 -85 
White Beauty....... 
10 to 
12 Oz. 
Fruits 
Very Mild—Few Seeds—Crimson Fruits 
88 days. For mildness and tremendous size it is hard to beat 
Beefsteak, the standard large, late Tomato for the Home Garden. 
Fruits average 10 to 12 oz. in size, with many weighing a pound and 
some even. more. Not as large as Ponderosa, but with better color, | 
flavor and mildness. The meat of Beefsteak is solid, fleshy and very 
mild, with few seeds. It makes an excellent slicer—nothing is more 
beautiful than a perfect 6” slice of a Beefsteak fresh from the garden. 
Its large crimson fruits are deep, but flat. The Burgess strain is 
remarkably smooth and well-shapen compared to others. For a home 
garden variety for slicing and canning, we recommend it highly. 
60 days. The sweet- 
est of all Tomatoes. 
The round, brilliant 
scarlet fruits are %” 
across and are borne 
in long clusters 8 to 
12 inches long. It rip- 
ens early and contin- 
ues to bear throughout 
the season. The fruits 
are small, but are so 
sweet they can be used 
for preserves, juice and 
canning without adding sugar. They are delicious and attractive when 
served with olives and pickles. 
mes 
Mild and Acid-Free 
80 days. Here is a new 
orange-yellow tomato devel- 
oped by the USDA which 
is by all odds the best in 
its class. It is sweet and 
mild and deliciously fia- 
vored. Its smooth fruit has 
firm, solid flesh colored all 
the way through. It makes 
interestingly different sal- 
ads. Also resistant to fu- 
sarium wilt. Supersedes Ju- 
bilee. 
80 days. Jubilee has the 
quality of the red and pink 
varieties, but is golden-or- 
ange in color. The large up- 
right plants yield abundant- 
ly. Fruits are large, globular 
and meaty. They are slight- 
ly drier than standard va- 
rieties and are most attrac- 
tive when sliced in combi- 
nation with red and pink 
fruits. 
77 days. ‘This new main 
crop variety is an important 
addition for green wrap 
shippers. The vines are 
semi-determinate and carry 
the fruit well up on the 
limbs. Fruits are slightly 
larger and ripen firmer than 
Rutgers. They finish well to 
a bright red and have thick 
walls and few seeds. Home- 
stead is very productive 
under a wide range of con- 
ditions and makes a fine 
home garden variety. Wilt- 
Resistant. 
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