Burgess’ CRACK-PROOF 
The Perfect Tomato 
80 days. The most outstanding Tomato introduction in years. As 
the name implies, Burgess’ Crack-Proof will not crack under aver- 
age growing conditions and is practically free from cracking under 
the most adyerse conditions. The truly perfect Tomato! 
Burgess’ Crack-Proof Tomato. Famous the country over. A thrifty 
seeond-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- 
Truited 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 
Fi Hybrids, and are produced by hand pollinizing. Do not confuse 
with many F2’s on the market which are really second generation 
hybrids from original F1’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, 35¢) (Jumbo 
Pkt. 150 seeds, 90c) (% oz. $2.75) (%4 oz. $4.50) (Oz. $15.00) 
(1% Wb. $40.00). 
HYBRID TOMATO COLLECTION: 1 Pkt. each of “‘A”’ & “B” 
only 60c. 
6 Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
Only PURE BURGESS STRAINS 
{ Oz. Makes 2000 Plants. 
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 
world. Although we “might” concede that some one else could have ‘‘as good’’ yarieties as we ) 
some classifications, in Tomato we feel we are at the top of the trade, with more experience in 101 
varieties than any one else. We feel we are qualified to produce the finest Tomato Seed that can be 
produced. All are pure strains. 
_ All Michigan Grown Seed 
All of our tomato seed is produced right here in Michigan, the ideal growing area for sed to-p 
in all climates. Our trade-mark is ‘‘BLIZZARD-BELT.’” All of our seed is carefully produced 
SEED ONLY. None of it is produced as a by-product of tomato juice, as is the case of many 0 
growers. 
get less than the best. 
MAMMOTH WONDER 
75 days. Here, at last, is the truly wonder 
tomato—one that is BIG, yet still maintains top 
quality, delicious flavor. and superior productiv- 
ity. This 1955 Burgess Introduction has the 
deepest globe-shaped fruits of any tomato, It is 
solidly firm, uniformly deep searlet, crack-proof, 
and averages 10 ozs. <A second early, far in 
advance of any other big one. Vines are medium 
in size and upright for good foliage protection. 
Best BIG one for home or market. 
EARLY WONDER 
No Other Tomato Can Touch it for Earliness and Size at 
58 days. This is Burgess’ tremendous EARLY and BIG tomato. It is smooth, mild, meaty, uniforn : 
and very deep searlet, 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 a1 
medium small and can be planted only 2’ apart, making it ideal for the large or small gardene te) 
planter. Good foliage protection. This new Burgess variety is getting outstanding mention in alm i 
every section of the country by both home gardeners and commercial shippers. 
Days Indicated Are From Plant Setting to Picking. 
Although the Burgess company grows most of the seed it sells (very unusual in the retail 
"3-Way" Quality Check Bee 
Our seed is al¥ fermented in its own juices and pulp to properly cure it and destroy seed po 
fungus and disease germs. As a further check on quality, most of our fields are inspected for varie 
purity and disease by the State of Michigan. As a final precaution the seed is then all chemi 2 
treated against disease to insure success for our customers. 
All the Newest PLUS the Best of the Old 7 
New varieties are in process of hybridization or testing at the Burgess’ Seed Breeding Station 
will be offered for sale as soon as they are proven worthwhile. Old strains are constantly being 
proved. You will make no mistake in planting Burgess’ Tomato Seed. No other can be finer. 
BISON 
Can Transplant in Full Bloom — 
52 days. This variety starts ripening — vi 
season and with slightly green markings aro 
the stem end. Plants may be started early a 
transplanted to the field in full bloom witho 
retarding their growth, and ripe tomatoes may 
be picked in less than 52 days. The red fruit 
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 
very early one, few will compare with it. — 
The Early | 
BIG TOMATO 
