WHITE PROSO 
The Most Profitable Catch Crop. Matures in 60 Days 
Can Be Planted Later and Will Stand 
More Dry Weather Than Any Other Grain 
This white Proso was introduced from Siberia sey- 
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. 
It produces as high as 70 bushels to the acre, of grain 
weighing 50 to 60 pounds per bushel. 
Northwest Turkey Growers 
Prefer Proso 
Proso makes a splendid feed when fed whole or 
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. 
Feed Without Threshing 
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 clean 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 somewhat green, even 
though the grain is ripe, makes a good hay for winter 
feeding. The large turkey growers of the Northwest 
rely on Proso as one of their chief feed crops. 
‘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 eatch crop, something that may be planted on 
Jand 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 Ibs. per acre. 
PRICES (Sample Pkt. 15c) (% Lb. 35c) (Lb. 
60c) (5 Lbs. $2.35) (10 Lbs. $3.70) all 
prepaid. 
BXPRESS NOT PREPAID: (25 Ibs. $3.75) (50 Ibs. 
$6.25) Be sure to give your Express address if differ- 
ent than your mail address. 
FREIGHT NOT PREPAID: (100 lbs. $10.25) (In 
- quantities of 500 lbs. or more $10.00 per 100 Ibs.) 
Be sure to give your Freight address if different from 
your mail addgess. 
Express on 100 Ibs. or more is a lot more expensive 
than Freight. We, however, will ship by Express if 
you request it. Otherwise 100 lbs. or more will be 
shipped by Freight. To be sure of your costs, it is 
pest to check with your Freight and Express Agents 
before ordering. 
Ideal Feed for Poultry, Hogs, Cattle and Sheep. May Be Fed with- 
out Threshing. Equal to Corn in Food Value. High in Vitamin A. 
Grows 
Almest 
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- 
flowed for delivery. Sorry, no 
C.0.D. shipments from this 
catalog. Cash with order, 
@lease. 
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‘Highland Bent Grass 
This is the most popular grass for golf courses and it is gaining 
in favor as a lawn grass. It makes a soft, beautiful lawn, and a 
sod that is wonderful for terraces. Rain cannot wash tiny ditches 
in your terrace ; 
neither will your sidewalks or driveways be cov- 
Drought 
moisture to the plants. 
_ Science has proven that Hormone- 
treated Grass Seed germinates quicker 
and produces a soft, luxuriant 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 
Those who want the finest lawn must 
sow the finest seed. Those who sow Bur- 
gess’ Lawn Grass, sow the best obtainable, 
and when such high quality seed is Hor- 
Hormone-Treated LAWN SEED 
Produces a More Beautiful Lawn — 
Germinates Quicker—Withstands 
“Treated plant has close to three times the 
root strength of untreated one. ~ 
mone-treated, the results are simply amaz- 
ing. 
We use no timothy or clover in our mix- 
tures. Avoid lawn mixtures which contain 
timothy. Timothy is a hay seed and pro- 
duces coarse stems which ruin the lawn. 
Burgess’ Evergreen 
Lawn Mixture 
Composed of the _ finest 
lawn 
grasses. The best mixture obtain- 
able, and in the,end the most eco- 
ered with dirt if you use Bent Grass on your lawn and terraces. 
Our Highland Bent is the best Bent Grass obtainable, and we con- 
sider that we are fortunate in being able to supply our customers 
with a superior quality of this splendid grass. Seed at the rate 
of 1 Ib. for each 400 square feet. (Lb. $1.80) (3 Ibs. $4.85) (5 Ibs. 
$7.90) prepaid. (Per lb. in 10 Ib. lots or more $1.55 prepaid. ) 
White Clover 
We have an Extra Fancy Dwarf White Clover that is especially 
fine for sowing with lawn grass mixtures. For this purpose we 
recommend one ounce to each pound of grass seed. Our Hormone- 
treated seed produces more than twice the usual root system in 
9 weeks after planting. (14 Ib. 45c) (14 Ib. 80c) (Ib. $1.45) 
(3 Ibs. $3.90) prepaid. (Per lb. in.5 Ib. lots or more $1.25 ppd.) 
58 Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
It is used in cheap mixtures on account of 
its low price. 
MERION BLUEGRASS 
Famous New Grass 
This is the famous new Bluegrass that 
stays green in hot weather, wears. better, 
covers better to help prevent germination 
of crabgrass, and stands closér mowing. It 
is the most important development in grass 
of the century. Expensive, but worth it, | 
only % to % as much seed is needed 
for sowing. Sow 750 sq. ft. to the pound. 
(4% Ib. $1.40) (% Ib. $2.75) (lb. $5.30) 
(3 Ibs. $15.30) (Per lb. in 5 Ib. lots or 
more $5.05) all prepaid. 
nomical, High germination and free 
from chaff and weeds. One pound 
will sow 200 square feet. (1b. $1.60) 
(3 Ibs. $4.25) (5 Ibs. $6.90) prepaid. ~ 
(Per 1b. in’ 10 lb. lots or more $1.35. 
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 
will sow 200 square feet. (ib. $1-55)_ 
(3 lbs. $4.10) (5 Ibs. $6.65) prepaid. 
(Per Ib. in 10 lb. lots or more $2.30 
prepaid.) * pea dee 
