This is our 44th year in the seed 
] and nursery industry, and the best 
as recommendation as to the quality 
of our merchandise is the fact that our 
after Perr 
nary seeds, bulbs and plants. Our 
varieties have been specially se- 
lected, tried and tested to give you the 
best results regardless of price. Our 
breeding and research is conducted by 
the most skilled propagators. Our aim 
in this department is the nearest ap- 
proach to perfection as is possible. New 
varieties are created and old varieties 
are being constantly maintained and im- 
proved. Attractive appearance, superior 
flavor, nourishing value, productiveness, 
hardiness, drought and disease resist- 
ance are of first consideration. Our 
“Blizzard-Belt” breeding unquestionably 
produces the best for all climates. 
2 We are not supplying just ordi- 
Of course we want your business, 
but our interest doesn’t stop with 
your order—It continues on to the 
results you obtain. We want you to have 
the best garden in town. Our carefully 
selected strains will help you to accom- 
plish this. 
It is easier for you to order by 
mail. You have plenty of time to 
make your selections in your own 
privacy. No distractions and no traffic 
problems! In quality and quantity you~ 
get the most for your money from Bur- 
gess. 
customers continue to “ogee from us year _ 
ELDEN H. BURGESS (left) ex- 
amines a new ’Mum in the Bur- 
gess greenhouse to determine its 
exact color classification. He 
tests hundreds of new plant ma- 
terials each year. 
DAVID E. BURGESS - (right) 
looks over one of the 168 new 
hybrids produced this year. This 
one seems to have remarkabie 
fruiting ability and will be kept 
for further testing. 
The B ungedd Guarantee 
WE POSITIVELY guarantee all seeds and plants sold by us 
to be exactly as described in this catalog, and free from 
Why Thousands of 
Satisfied Customers 
Prefer... 
Burgess’ "BLIZZARD BELT” 
Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 
The Best for All Climates 
Our service is prompt, but not at 
the expense of careful handling of 
your order. Selecting good stock 
in livescondition is done by experts. We 
feel this is most important, even if it 
means a few days’ delay in shipping 
your order, rather than to speed it 
through with unskilled personnel. This 
delay is particularly true during our 
rush season. Most of our customers un- 
derstand this and place their orders 
early to allow delivery in plenty of time 
for pJanting. 
Our guarantee gives you the full- 
est protection. 
plants and garden supplies. They 
7 We specialize in seeds, bulbs, 
aren’t just side lines! 
unlimited. We offer more varieties 
than any local store could pos- 
sibly handle. Order all your gardening 
needs at one time and in one place. 
8 Your selection by mail is almost 
and plants on our own farms or 
they are grown under our super- 
vision. 
9 We either grow our seeds, bulbs 
protection of seeds against seed- 
borne diseases, we chemically 
treat the varieties that respond to. this 
sort of treatment. This is just one more 
of the many reasons you are assured of 
success when you deal with Burgess. 
10 As an added precaution for the 
if later the plant fails. 
Burgess’ Main Office Building in Galesburg (upper 
left); the Nursery Packing Building (upper right) ; 
and Main Plant (bottom). Five greenhouses not shown. 
It’s Easy 
to Buy by Mail from Burgess 
Simply study our catalog in the leisure of your 
comfortable chair at home. Send us your order. 
We'll do all the rest, and have your materials 
to you just when you want and need them. 
No Order Too Small or 
Too Large for Burgess 
It’s Economical 
to Buy by Mail from Burgess 
Our enormous volume and efficient mailing de- 
partments make our costs less and prices 
LOWER, when materials are shipped DIRECT 
FROM THE SOURCE. 
NO Handling Charges 
NO Packing Charges. 
NO Postage Charges 
NO Minimum Charges 
Except for a very few items that are listed by 
Express or Freight Not Prepaid, everything in 
this catalog is prepaid. 
No C.O.D.'S. No C.O.D. orders will be 
| filled from this catalog. Please send | 
remittance in full with each order. | 
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A tree, shrub or ofher plant is a 
living organism, as much as a cow, horse or man, It \ 
disease and insect pests. We also guarantee them to be 
true to name, and will replace free of charge any that may 
prove otherwise through a possible error. 
We guarantee all seeds and plants to reach you in good 
growing condition, so it is hereby agreed that if any ship- 
ment is delayed or damaged in transit, you will be protected 
against loss. The life of a plant after if reaches the planter 
in good condition depends entirely upon conditions over 
which we have no control, so we cannot be held responsible 
breathes, drinks and feeds, and is subject to attacks of 
disease and insects. Even with Burgess’ superior quality 
seeds and plants, success depends largely upon cultivation, 
soil and weather conditions. It is agreed that in no case 
shall the Burgess Seed & Plant Co. be liable for more than 
the original purchase price. (Your original papers must be 
returned with any request for change or adjustment in 
your order.) 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co., Galesburg, Michigan 
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