EGG PLANT 
(Disease-Treated Seed) 
{ Oz. Makes 1,500 Plants 
BLACK BEAUTY. The earliest and 
best, The plants grow into compact and 
robust bushes, and are laden with the 
mammoth fruits. Under favorable con- 
ditions they bear continuously until 
frost. The fruits are of most attractive 
form ; the skin is a rich, lustrous, pur- 
plish black. 
free from spines or thorns. 
(% oz. 50c) 
prepaid. 
SPINACH 
Very productive ; entirely 
(Pkt. (5c) 
(Oz. 85c) (% Ib. $2.50) 
AMERICA 
Outstanding One 
We predict that America will soon 
Supplant almost all other Spinach va- 
rieties—it is just that outstanding. It 
grows 6 to 8” high, spreads 10 to 12”, 
and stands longer than any other Spin- 
ach. Its glossy, deep, dark green leaves 
are broad and roundish. Most important 
it holds 8 to 14 days longer than any 
other in the garden. 
GIANT THICK LEAVED 
(Nobel) 
45 days. An excellent early spinach 
that is more long standing than most 
varieties, grows rapidly, and is the 
largest spinach grown. Plants 10” high 
and 2’ across. Large arrow-shaped 
leaves, rather smooth, only slightly 
crumpled, very thick, of handsome 
green color, unusually tender and of 
finest quality. 
Prepaid 
SPINACH PRICES 
Disease-Treated ’ 
Packet 
KOHL-RABI 
One oz. of seed for 200 feet of row 
A Cabbage that does not make a head, 
but forms a turnip-shaped swelling 
above ground. May be cooked either 
like cauliflower or turnip, resembling 
cauliflower, but milder. Delicious when 
used raw in mixed salads, 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA is the best 
variety of Kohl-Rabi and is ready for 
the table in 60 days from seed. Flesh 
firm but very tender, sweet and deli- 
cious. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c) (14 Ib. 
$1.35) (Ib. $4.00) prepaid. 
Oz. to 100’ 
of Row; 8 to 10 
Seed ibs. per Acre. 
NEW ZEALAND or 
Everbearing 
(Hot Weather Spinach) 
70 days. Not a true Spinach, though 
similar. when cooked. It makes large, 
spreading plants, with small, thick, 
pointed, dark green leaves. Only the 
young leaves and tips of branches are 
used, and the more they are picked 
the faster the plant grows. It will give 
fine greens all summer and fall. Espe- 
cially suited to dry and hot locations. 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY 
LONG STANDING 
42 days. Very attractive, highly 
crumpled medium green leaves. Resem- 
bles the old Savoy, but stands heat bet- 
ter and holds 12 to 14 days longer be- 
fore. throwing seed stalks. Can be 
planted in Fall to winter over. 
Prices per Ib 
for 3 Ibs. or more 
of a variety 
Oz, 
VY Lb, 
Lb. 
America 
Bloomsdale Savoy, Long Standing... 
Giant Thick Lvd. (Nobel) 
New Zealand 
SALSIFY or Vegetable Oyster 
re One oz. to 75 ft. of row. 
A MAMMOTH SANDWICH 
$0.15|$0.30/$0.60/$1.50 
-10; .20 
-10 
-15 
$1.25 
1.00 
1.15 
1.25 
LEEK 
-40 
-50 
-60 
1.20 
1.35 
1.50 
-25 
-30 
ISLAND. 
/green tender pods 7” to 8” long. 
One oz. of Seed to 200 ft. of Row 
KALE 
One Oz. Plants 200’ of Row 
This is a species of the cabbage family 
which is extensively grown for greens. 
It is hardier than cabbage; plants with- 
stand several degrees of frost. 
DWARF SCOTCH. The best variety. 
Large, finely curled, parsley-like leaves 
which can be used for garnishing as well 
as for greens. Tender and finest flavor. 
(Pkt. 15ce) (oz. 35c) (%4 lb. 95c) (Ib. 
$2.75) prepaid. j 
OKRA OR GUMBO 
One oz. of seed to 100 feet of row 
The pods are boiled as a vegetable, and 
re extensively used in soups, stews and 
elishes. They are best when only 2” or 
” Yong. 
DWARF GREEN LONG POD. 50 days. 
*lants only 18” to 24” high with dark 
It is 
the earliest green-podded variety and is 
fine for the home garden. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 25c) (44 Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.25) ppd. 
PERKIN’S LONG POD. 55 days. Plants 
4’ tall with slender pods 7” to 8” long 
and dark green. The leading market and 
canning variety. (Pkt. 0c) (oz. 25c) 
(%4 lb. 50c) (Ib. $1.25) prepaid. 
Grow Mushrooms 
For Pleasure & Profit 
MUSHROOM 
SPAWN 
Our pure culture 
Spawn has numerous 
points of superiority 
over the old types, is 
more vigorous, more 
resistant to adverse 
conditions and more 
repellent to insects 
than other types. It 
is without doubt the most dependable 
} produced. One 2 oz. package will 
plant 8 to 10 sq. ft. Instructions for 
growing included with every ship- 
ment. (Pkt. 50c) (3 Pkts. $1.35) pre- 
paid. 
TOBACCO 
Easy to Grow Your Own 
One oz. for 5,000 plants 
FINE HAVANA. Extra select strain; 
large leaf; one of the earliest. The lead- 
ing all-purpose variety for the Northern 
states. Easily grown. (Pkt. {5e) (oz. 
75c) (%4 lb. $2.00) prepaid. 
GIANT FLAG. Highly es- 
teemed as a fall and winter 
PARSNIP 
TURNIPS — 
Turnips and Rutabagas One oz. for 200 
ft. of row; 1/2 to 2 Ibs. per acre 
EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF 
Earliest of All 
-45 days. The standard early variety. 
Roots broad and flat, of medium size; 
white, purple top. Extensively sown for 
table use. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
Choose This One First 
55 days. (See Photo Above.) The most 
popular white Turnip for fall and winter 
use. Flesh pure white, fine grained and 
of fine flavor. Heavy yielder and splen- 
did keeper. Desirable for table or stock. 
WHITE EGG 
55 days. A quick growing, egg-shaped, 
smooth, pure white variety. Flesh firm, 
sweet and mild. Adapted to either spring 
or fall sowing. : 
FOLIAGE OR SHOGOIN 
30 days. Edible tops and roots. Will 
grow and thrive in hot, dry weather, 
giving an abundance of both greens and 
sweet, tender turnips of excellent quality. 
TURNIP PRICES: (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) 
(%4 lb. 50c) (lb. $1.30) (Price per tb. 
for 3 lbs. or more of a variety $1.20) 
prepaid. 
RUTABAGA 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP YELLOW 
90 days. The best all-around variety. 
The flesh is yellow and of fine flavor. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (% Ib. 50c) (Ib. 
$1.30) (Price per lb. for 3 Ibs. or more 
of a variety $1.20) prepaid. 
MUSTARD 
One Oz. of Seed to 75’ of Row 
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. Leaves 
large, yellowish-green, crumpled on the 
edges and most palatable type of greens. 
Cut young. Sow early. Ready for table 
in about 35 days. (Pkt. 0c) (oz. 20c) 
(44 lb. 45ce) (lb. $1.25). prepaid. 
MUSTARD SPINACH or TENDERGREEN 
Ready for the table in 3 to 4 weeks. 
Resistant. to insects and blight. The 
leaves, twice the size of Swiss Chard, 
are mostly used when young. Resistant 
to hot and cold weather, so early and 
late plantings are possible. The leaves 
are cooked and prepared the same as 
Spinach. (Pkt.f0c) (oz. 25c) (% Ib 
50c) (lb. $1.35) prepaid. 
GARDEN SORREL 
One Oz. of Seed for 100’ of Row 
LARGE-LEAVED FRENCH or GAR- 
DEN. An improved variety which is used 
for soups, and when cooked like Spinach 
makes a very palatable dish. Also fine 
for salads. Ready for use in 60 days, 
and the plants will continue in full bear- 
ing from 3 to 4 years. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 
50c) prepaid. 
. 
One oz. to 150 ff. of 
row; 4 to 6 Ibs. per 
_ acre. 
HOLLOW CROWN. 
Parsnips contain @ 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster is grown 
like Parsnip and is very delicious. 
Cover the plants with leaves or straw 
in the fall and you can dig them all 
winter and spring when other fresh 
vegetables are scarce. The young leaves 
or shoots that start in the spring are 
most delicious in salads. (Pkt. 15c) 
(oz. 55¢) (%4 lb. $1.65) (Ib. $4.50) 
prepaid. 
_. 30Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
substitute for green onions. 
Excellent for stews, soups 
or creamed. Belongs to the 
onion family but is considered 
of finer flavor. Mild and 
sweet; very hardy and easily 
cultivated in the home gar- 
den. The edible stems are 6 
to 8 inches in length and 
about 3 inches in diameter. 
(Pkt. 15ce) (0z. 60c) (14 lb. 
$1.75) prepaid. 
good supply of Vita- 
min By and potassi- 
um, also a fair 
amount of Vitamins 
C and G. Our seed 
is grown from sé- 
lected stock and is 
extra fine. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 25c) (14 Ib. 65c) 
(Ib. $1.75) (Price 
per Ib. for 3 Ibs. or. 
more of a variety 
$1.60) prepaid. 
