World’s Finest 
Burgess’ CRACK-PROOF 
The Perfect Tomato 
80 days. The most outstanding Tomato introduction in years. As 
the na: implies, Burgess’ Crack-Proof will not crack under aver- 
age groving conditions and is practically free from cracking under 
the mos: adverse conditions. The truly perfect Tomato! 
Burgess’ Crack-Proof Tomato. Famous the country over, 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. 
The foliage of Burgess’ Crack-Proof is distinct from other large- 
fruited varieties and remains green throughout a long season, per- 
mitting continuous heavy pickings. of fruit until the plants are killed 
by frost in the fall. 
Burgess’ TRUE F, HYBRIDS 
We are especially proud of our two Hybrids. Their hybrid vigor 
makes them surpassing in almost every respect. Note that they are 
Ii Hybrids, and are produced by hand pollinizing. Do not confuse 
with many Fe’s on the market which are really second generation 
hybrids from original Fy’s. 
HYBRID ‘‘A”’ (Early). 68 days. This semi-determinate vine type 
produces deep red, globe-shaped fruit that average 6% ozs. They 
are firm, meaty and mild. Big yields can be expected through the 
early season. It is highly recommended for early market and the 
home garden, 
HYBRID ‘‘B” (Main Crop). 75 days. This determinate vine type 
has good foliage protection and is an unusually heavy producer. The 
large bright red globe-shaped fruits will average 7 ozs., and are 
Just about perfect. They are meaty with few seeds and ideal for 
canning and slicing. 
PRICES: (Choice of ‘‘A” or ‘‘B’’) (Pkt. 50 seeds, 35c) (Jumbo, 
Pkt. 150 seeds, 90c) (1% oz. $2.75) (% 02. $4.50) (Oz. $15.00) 
(%4 Ib. $40.00) (Lb. $100.00). 
HYBRID TOMATO COLLECTION: 
only 60c. 
12 
1 Pkt. each of “A”? & ‘‘B” 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
TOMATO SEE 
Only PURE BURGESS STRAINS — 
ALL DISEASE-RESISTANT 
{ Oz. Makes 2000 Plants. Days Indicated Are From Piant Setting to Picking. 
Although the Burgess company grows most of the seed it sells (very unusual in the retail Seed 
trade) it specializes in Tomato Seed. 
The World's Leading Tomato Seed Grower 
We are the leading Tomato Seed grower, and grow more varieties than any other concern in the 
world. Although we ‘‘might’’ concede 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. > 
produced, All are pure strains—disease resistant, 
All Michigan Grown Seed 
All of our tomato seed is produced right here in Michigan, the ideal growing area for seed to plant 
in all climates. Our trade-mark 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 of 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, 
All the Newest PLUS the 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 im- 
proved. You will make no mistake in planting Burgess’ Tomato Seed. No other can be finer, Why 
get less than the best. 
MANALUCIE 
Most Disease-Resistant of All 
85 days. Wilt-Resistant. The most disease re- 
sistant variety available to date. Resistant to 
Early Blight, Fusarium Wilt, Grey Leaf Spot, 
Collar Rot, Blossom End Rot, Black Spot, Leaf 
Mold and others. The deep scarlet, slightly flat- 
tened fruit are fairly free from cracking and will 
average 7% ozs, The large erect vines give ade- 
quate fruit protection. Manalucie is very produc- 
tive and will produce good crops on poorer soils 
and with less fertilizer. It is primarily used for 
green-wrap and early pink shipping, 
BISON 
Can Transplant in Full Bloom 
52 days. This variety starts ripening with 
Early Chatham, but the fruits ripen over a longer 
season and with slightly green markings around 
the stem end. Plants may be started early and 
transplanted to the field in full bloom without 
retarding their growth, and ripe tomatoes may 
be picked in less than 52 days. The red fruits 
are smooth, solid, meaty and of medium size. 
This variety is one of the few that is recom- 
mended for direct seeding in the North. For a 
very early one, few will compare with it. 
The Early 
BIG TOMATO — 
No Other Tomato Can Touch it for Earliness and Size 
EARLY WONDER 
58 days. This is Burgess’ tremendous EARLY and BIG tomato. It is smooth, mild, meaty, uniform 
and very deep scarlet, almost anything you could ask in a Tomato. And yet, it bears delicious fruit 
just 58 days from setting plants. Fruit averages 6 0z., with a peck or more to the plant. Plants are 
medium small and can be planted only 2” apart, making it ideal for the large or small gardener or 
planter. Good foliage protection. This new Burgess variety is getting outstanding mention in almost 
every section of the country by both home gardeners and commercial shippers. : ie 
We feel we are qualified to produce the finest Tomato Seed that can be — 
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