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_ 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 and 
after many tests has proven to be one of the most de- 
pendable 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 thou- 
sands 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 or combine. 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 Dreught 
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 cateh crop, something that may be planted on 
land which has had an early erop 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 (1% Ib. 30c) (Lb. 50c) (5 lbs. $1.85) 
~ (10 lbs. $2.90) all prepaid. 
EXPRESS NOT PREPAID: (25 Ibs. $3.06) (50 lbs. 
$5.00). Be sure to give your Express address if differ- 
ent than your mail address. 
FREIGHT NOT PREPAID: (100 Ibs. $7.50) In quan- 
tities of 500 Ibs. or more $7.25 per 100 Ibs.) Be sure 
to give your Freight address if different from your mail 
address. 
Express on 100 lbs. 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 
best 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. 
: LAWN SEED-an Hormone-Treated — 
Produces a More Beautiful Lawn— Germinates Quicker — Withstands Drought 
_ Mature with 
V2 the Moi: tur 
Needed for O t 
Grows 
Almost 
Anywhere 
ENORMOUS 
YIELDS 
“The Dryland 
Wonder Grain" 
NOTICE 
lf 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- 
lowed for delivery. Sorry, no 
€.0.D. shipments from this 
catalog. Cash with order, 
please. 
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Treated Slant has close to three times the 
root strength of untreated one. 
BURGESS'* EVERGREEN 
LAWN MIXTURE 
Burgess’ Famous EVERGREEN LAWN 
MIXTURE is composed of the finest peren- 
nial lawn grasses it is possible to blend into 
any mixture. Because it is the best, it will 
go further and in the end will be the most 
economical, too. Only high germinating seed 
used, and free from chaff and weeds. Seed 
is of such high quality that one pound will 
Sow 275 square feet of new lawn, 400 to 
600 square feet for reseeded lawns. 
PRICES : (Lb. $1.20) (3 Ibs. $3.15) (5 Ibs. 
$5.00) (Price per lb. in 10 lb. lots or more 
85c) all prepaid. 
BURGESS' SHADY NOOK 
LAWN MIXTURE 
On nearly every lawn are unsightly spots 
under trees, where grass does not do well. 
Our Shady Nook Mixture contains grasses 
which naturally grow in shady places. Seed 
is of such high quality that one pound will 
sow 275 square feet of new lawn, 400 to 600 
_ Square feet of reseeded lawn. 
PRICES: (Lb. $1.20) (3 Ibs.$3.15) (5 Ibs. 
$5.00) (Price per lb. in 19 Ib. lots or more 
85c) all prepaid. 
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 mod- 
ern, Scientific way of securing a finer, more vel- 
vety, better colored, stronger growing, thicker 
turf, and a deeper root system which taps lower 
ground levels and brings more food and mois- 
ture to the plants. 
MERION BLUEGRASS 
Famous New Grass Now at Reduced Price 
No new grass has ever captured the imagination and re- 
spect of gardeners like Merion Bluegrass. It is unquestion- 
ably the most important development in grass of the eentury. 
It not only stays green in hottest weather, but it wears better, 
covers better to help prevent germination of crabgrass, and 
it stands closer mowing. It is also darker green. Although 
it is more expensive, it is worth it, Since about 4% as much 
seed is needed for sowing. For new lawns, sow % ib. of 
Rye Grass for a nurse crop, with each pound of Merion 
Bluegrass. Sow 750 sq. ft. to the pound for new lawns. 
REDUCED PRICES: (2% Ib. $1.90) (Lb. $3.65) (3 Ibs. 
$10.50) (5 Ibs. $17.25) (Price per lb. in 10 Ib. lots or more 
$3.30) all prepaid. 7 
RYE GRASS 
For a quick crop of grass, or for a nurse 
crop for permanent grasses, our annual Rye 
Grass cannot be beat. Under good condi- 
tions it will make a showing in one week. 
We recommend sowing 14 Ib. of rye for each 
pound of Merion Bluegrass on new lawns. 
PRICES: (% lb. 30c) (Lb. 50c) (3 Ibs. 
$1.35) (5 Ibs. $2.00) (Price per Ib. in 
10 Ib. lots or more 32c) all prepaid. 
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PRICES 
REDUCED 
Please note that all of 
our grasses, except white 
clover, are sharply re- 
duced in price this year. 
Those who want the finest lawn must sow 
the finest seed. Those who sow Burgess’ Lawn 
Grass, sow the best obtainable, and when such 
high quality seed is Hormone-treated, the re- 
sults are simply amazing. “> 
We use no timothy or clover in our mixtures. 
Avoid lawn mixtures which contain timothy. 
Timothy is a hay seed and produces coarse — 
stems which ruin the lawn. It is used in cheap 
mixtures on account of its low price. 
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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 covered with dirt if you use Bent Grass. — 
Our Highland Bent is the best obtainable, and we consider _ 
that we are fortunate in being able to supply our customers 
with a superior quality of this fine grass.. Sow 1 Ib. to 400 — 
sq. ft. oe i 
PRICES: (Lb. $1.50) (3 Ibs. $4.05) (5 Ibs. $6.50) (Price — 
per lb. in 10 lb. lots or more $1.15) all 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 1 oz. ‘to each pound of grass 
seed. Our Hormone-Treated seed produces 
more than twice the usual root system in 9 _ 
weeks after planting, matress 
PRICES: (14 Ib. 45e) (14 Ib. 85e) (L 
$1.55) (3 Ibs. $4.35) (5 Ibs. $7.00) prepaid, 
