Catalogue of tested farm seeds : season 1914

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SEASON 1914

CATALOGUE OF

Tested Farm Seeds

WE SOLICIT YOUR ORDERS

THEO. BURT & SONS

MELROSE, OHIO

1914 rtittg 1914

In preparing this our twelfth annual catalogue we want to again thank our many
friends and customers for their liberal patronage, which has made the past year one of the
most successful in our history. The constant and steady increase of our business each
successive year is the best of evidence as to the high quality of our seeds and the satis-
faction they are giving our customers. We cannot talk to everybody personally and still
would like you to be acquainted with our business and business methods. Our new cata-
alogue is quite a little larger than the ones we had past seasons We have added Garden
Seed Department for the convenience of our customers; listing only the leading varieties
with brief, not exaggerated descriptions. Our aim has been in the past and still is to help
our customers in getting the best products from their lands, by furnishing them good
seeds of strong vitality, and, what is more, of the best strains. To that end we are always
more willing to pay top prices for the seeds we buy, than to stand any risk. We believe
that by so doing we serve our own interests as well as those of our customers and the
steady increase we have experienced in the volume of business done is a gratifying proof
that we are right in our belief. We wish all of our customers a happy and prosperous
New Year, and respectfully solicit a continuance of your orders, which shall always have
our best and most careful attention.

THEO. BURT & SONS

GUARANTEE. We guarantee all our seeds that we send out to be as represented,
and suitable for seed. If they prove otherwise, we will refill the orderor return the money,
provided we have satisfactory proof within a reasonable time, but will not be responsible
for the crop further than the amount of order.

OUR TERMS are cash with order, which insures prompt service. All orders will be
filled as promptly as possible. Bill of lading for every freight shipment is mailed when
shipment is made. We always ship by freight unless otherwise ordered.

PREPAID STATIONS. If there is no agent at your railroad station the freight has
to be prepaid, and in such cases we must request you to send sufficient money with your
order to cover the freight charges.

ORDER EARLY. Do this for two reasons: we can give your order more careful
attention if received before the rush of spring shipping; and second, our assortment is
complete early in the season and your order will not have to be held while we write for
permission to substitute for varieties that we may not have.

OUR LOCATION. We are located in north-western Ohio, Paulding County about
40 miles south of the Michigan State line, the best Corn and Oats growing district of the
State. Try our Northern Ohio Grown Seeds. They will not disappoint you.

SELECTED SEED OATS

We have always realized the importance of supplying growers with the best selected
seed oats. We can truly say that our efforts in this direction have resulted in our customers
obtaining increased yields by sowing our superior seed. We are in a better position this
season than ever before to supply our customers with the very best seed obtainable. We
have now installed in our Seed House a Compound Seed Grader and Separator. This
machine runs by power at the speed of 400 revolutions per minute. As the grain passes
down through the head of this machine there is a heavy suction of air that lifts all light
grains out of the seed. The heavier grain then passes down and runs over seven sections
of screens which take out all the smaller grains, leaving nothing but large, plump, heavy
seed that will weigh from 38 to 40 pounds per measured bushel. We believe we are safe
in saying that we are now better equipped to furnish better seed than any other seedmen.
Good, heavy seed of this kind will certainly grow under almost any condition and greatly
increase the yield of your crop. We hope you will favor us with your order for all the
seed that you expect to sow this spring, as it will be one of the best investments that you
ever made. Our Regenerated Swedish Select and Improved American Oats are the two
best varieties that we have ever grown. They are highly recommended by Experiment
Stations everywhere. We want you to give them a trial this season and see difference
for yourself. Once tried you will grow no other kind.

OURSEEDS
ARE THE
BEST

THAT CAN
BE GROWN

SWEDISH SELECT OATS

Regenerated Stock

The Swedish Select Oats are so
well and favorably known through-
out the whole country that it seems
hardly worth while to give a de-
scription of them. The past season
these oats have gained a splendid
reputation and made some wonder-
ful yields. It is not unusual to see
fields growing upwards of 100 bush-
els per acre with grain weighing as
much as 45 lbs. per measured bu.

They are certainly taking the lead
at the present time and it is proba-
ble they will continue to do so.
They have a branch head, the straw
is heavily walled, hence it does not
lodge readily. The grain is very
large and heavy and ahheres firmly
to the branches.

Hull is very thin making an ex-
cellent feeding oats. We have some
excellent seed of this variety thor-
oughly recleaned and graded that
tests 40 lbs. per bushel. You can-
not buy better seed at double our
price. Sow a field of Swedish Oats
this spring and you will be in a posi-
tion to furnish your neighbors with
seed next year at a good price.
Price as follows: 1 bushel $1.00;
5 bu. 95c. bu; 10 bu. 90c. bu; 25
bu. or more 85c. per bu. Bags
free.

IMPROVED AMERICAN
OATS

We take much pride in being able to offer
this wonderful new variety of oats to our custom-
ers this season. We have found them the most
satisfactory of all varieties tested in this section
under all conditions. While the heaviest crops
are grown on rich soils it is remarkable how they
yield under poor conditions compared with
others. This fine and very productive variety
has been thoroughly tested in different sections
with gratifying results, with yields from 75 to 100
bushels of the finest grain per acre. Improved
American Oats is a fine white variety. Yields
enormously. Branch head, grain very heavy
and medium early. At the Ohio Experiment
Station and also at the Paulding County Experi-
ment Farm these oats stand at the top of the list
as the best yielders among a score or more varieties tested.
On rich soil the straw grows from 4 to 4| feet high with
long well filled heads. The manner of growth of Improved
American Oats, together with its thick walled straw, makes
this variety one that will stand up under almost any con-
dition and insure splendid crop of oats. From past
experience with this oat we wish to state that the farmer
who wants to produce more bushels of oats per acre should
give these oats a trial. They will not disappoint you.
Sow bushels per acre. Price 1 bushel $1.00; 5 bu.
95c. bu; 10 bu. 90c. bu; 25 bu. or more 85c. per bu.
Bags free.

CHOICE SELECTED SEED CORN

It costs very little more to get the newest and most improved varieties of seed corn than to
Use old run out and mixed sorts. Why the American farmer does not change his seed corn oftener
We cannot understand. No seed on earth flourishes as well and returns such bountiful crops by
u change of seed as corn and every farmer should get the best. Our seed this year is better than
ever before During the winter every ear is carefully selected by hand and the small grain shelled
off the point. It is then left unshelled as it keeps best that. way. Near planting time it is again
sorted, tested and is guaranteed to be of superior germinating quality. Owing to the scarcity
of good seed corn We wvould advise all to place their order early. Would appreciate your order.

IMPROVED EARLY LEAMING

The Superior value of our Improved Early Learning Corn has never been disputed. Every
year increases its popularity. Many varieties are brought out each year and placed upon the
market With glowing claims, but are soon forgotten. Improved Early Learning, thoroughly
tested by time (the best of tests) continues to be the best corn of all. Planted sparingly at first,
it has fully merited and gained the confidence of thousands of American farmers. Far from
being a novelty it is a standard variety of established merit and fully able to sound its own praises.
Improved Early Learning possesses all the original good qualities of the Old Learning variety
together with the improvements brought about by years of careful breeding. The variety as we
now have it, bears a strong resemblance to its parent, but is much larger, more uniform in growth,
more distinct in type, more symmetrical in shape, etc. On good land the stalks grow tall, two
good ears on each stalk. The ears are long with from 1 6 to 24 rows of grain which are of medium
size. Red cob well filled to the end. It ripens in 95 to 100 days and makes a good crop even in
a dry season, by reason of its strong vigorous growth. Our seed this season is better than ever
before. If you want to raise a great big crop of the best corn you ever saw, send us an order for
our Improved Early Learning, you are going to be mighty well pleased with it. Get your order
in early as we expect a heavy demand for this seed this spring.

Price 1 peck 75c.; half bushel $1.25; 1 bushel $2.00; 3 bushels or more at $1.75 per bushel.

In the ear extra selected $2.50 per bushel.

REID’S YELLOW DENT

Reid's Yellow Dent is a corn that every farmer should give a trial. You will find that it
possesses great vigor and hardiness. More of this corn is grown in the western states than any
other variety, It is adapted to a wide range of soil and variety of climates. The ears are of a
light golden color running from 8 to 12 inches in lengths, 7 to 10 inches in circumference with
from 18 to 24 rows of Kernels. The ears are cylindrical shape from butt to tip. The cob
carries a large amount of corn, shelling 85 to 88 per cent, grain. The butts and tips are partic-
ularly well filled. This corn is a vigorous grower, with stocks 8 to 10 feet high, having an
abundance of foliage and makes excellent ensilage, producing a heavy tonnage to the acre. We
cannot too strongly urge our customers to plant at least a part of their crop to this variety of
corn. In short, it is a sure cropper, withstanding drought to a remarkable degree. It is a
big yielder, and can always be depended upon as an all around field corn. Our seed on this
variety has been selected very carefully. It is then shelled and graded. You will not find any
better seed anywhere than we are shipping. Our seed of this variety is limited and you should
place your order at once. Peck 75c.; one-half bu. $1.25; bushel $2 00; 3 bushels or more at
$1.75 per bushel.

YELLOW JUMBO

This splendid variety of yellow dent corn was first introduced in this state several years
ago and has always been a great favorite with corn growers of this section. It makes a big
heavy stalk, and therefore produces a large, well filled ear with from 18 to 26 rows. It is a
splendid corn, and a safe corn to plant. Season medium late. Peck 75c. ; one-half bu. $1.25;

bushel $2 00

' WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT

White Cap Yellow Dent is a very strong grower; resists heat and drought; yields large crop*
tm thin soil and matures in 90 to 100 days. Stocks 8 to 10 feet high; ears from 8 to 10 inches
long, Well filled with from 16 to 20 rows packed solidly on small cob. The outer end of the grain
is white and deeply dented, balance amber yellow. The fodder is abundant and of superior
quality. Many of our customers prefer this variety of corn to any other. We have a Very nice
stock of this seed of this variety and we know that our customers will make no mistake in
ordering enough to plant their entire crop. Peck 75c.; half bu. $1.25; 1 bu. $2.0C; 3 bu. or
more $175 per bushel

CLOVER AND GRASS SEED

We make a specialty of choice Clover and Timothy seed, buying and selling in large quanti-
ties. Our cleaning machinery is of the very best. It always pays to get the cleanest seed
possible when buying grass seed. We handle this class of seed on a very small margin, and
prices are subject to market changes without notice. We always fill orders at the very lowest
market price. Bags extra at 25c. each

Medium Red Clover

Every farmer is familiar with it, and a field of this knee-high
means fat cattle, swine and sheep and plenty of money to the
man that owns it. The grade we offer is choice re-cleaned seed,
free from weeds and other impurities. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per
acre. Peck $4.00; one-bushel $8.00; bushel $15.00.

Mammoth Clover

This is well known for its enormous yields and for reclaiming
exhausted land. As a fertilizer to plow under green it has no
equal. Succeeds better on thin soils than Medium Red. Sow 12
to 15 lbs. per acre. Peck $4.00; one-half bushel $8.00; bushel
$15.00.

Alsike Clover

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Highly valued as a permanent pasture. It is very hardy and is
the only variety which will produce a good crop and not kill out in low
wet land. The hay is finer and better than any other, therefore of
special value for sowing with timothy. Seed is small and requires only
about 8 lbs. per acre. Peck $4.50; one-bushel $8.50; bushel $16,00.

Alfalfa Seed

ALSIKE CLOVER,

Certainly olie of the finest additions to the many forage clovers and grasses, and promises
to outrival all others. Should be sown on well drained land in March or April or in the fall,
September or October. If sown broadcast 20 to 25 lbs. per acre; 15 lbs. per acre in drills.
Once established, will give three to five cuttings per year or from five to eight tons of fine hay
per acre each year. Every farmer should have a field of Alfalfa on his farm. It’s a money maker.
Peck $4.00; one-half bushel $7.00; bushel $12.50.

Timothy Seed

The standard grass in America For hay; used, however, in some
sections largely for pasture. It is suited to moiet, rich land where it
grows to perfection and yields under like circumstances large crops of
hay. Can be sown in the fall or spring at the rate of from 10 to 12 lbs.
per acre. Price $3.00 per bushel.

MILLET

There is nothing like Millet for sowing to cover up shortages in your hay crops. It can be
sown any time from May first to the latter part of July, and makes a valuable catch crop. Sow
3 pecks to 1 bushel per acre. Seamless bags 25c. each extra.

GERMAN MILLET is too well known to need any lengthy description. It will produce good
crops of hay and is relished by cattle. An enormous yielder often producing three to four tons
of hay per acre. Bushel $1.50.

HUNGARIAN. Preferred by some to German Millet) as it is about a week earlier. t)oes
not grow as large but makes finer hay. Bushel $1 50.

DWARF ESSEX RAPE. Largely sown everywhere from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It
furnishes an immense amount of green feed, and its nutritive Value is nearly twice that of clover.
It may be sown any time from early spring until September at the rate of from 6 to 8 lbs. pet
acre. Makes an excellent hog and sheep pasture. Price 10c. lb.; 10 lbs. 90c.; ICO lbs. $8.00.

CHAMPION BEARDLESS BARLEY. This is a new six-rowed barley) and as the name
indicates, Without beards, Which is the most valuable improvement on barley for years. It is a
vigorous grower, producing strong, short straw, heavy and well filled heads, and is the earliest
barley known. With good land and season it ha produced 80 to 90 bushels per acre. Evei*
Bince this grand new barley was introduced there has been such a demand for it that we were
always short supplying our trade. We advise you to send in your order as soon as possible,
Bushel $1.50.

ODERBRUCKER BARLEY. It is claimed to be the best six-rowed bearded barley in cub
tivation. Every farmer that grows Barley should try this variety. We are sure that you will
be well pleased with the results. Por best results sow on well drained land at the rate of 2 bushels
of seed per acre. Price per bushel $1.25

SWEET CORN

Our Sweet or Sugar Corn is all properly cured and first class in every respect. Sweet corn
should not be planted until the ground is warm. Plant at intervals of two weeks until July.
You will then have corn at the proper stages from July to October. We have a good crop of
sweet corn seed this year and we would like to have you give it a trial.

EARLY PREMO

EARLY PREMO is claimed by the originator to be the earliest Sweet Corn in cultivation.
Early Premo reaches maturity in 56 to 60 days from planting and it not only combines all the
meiits of all the leading early varieties, but is really superior to many of them in size, quality
and appearance. By mail pint 20c.; quart 35c. Postpaid. By freight or express not prepaid,
gallon 75c.; peck $1.25.

Stowell’s Evergreen

For many years S to well's
Evergreen Sweet Corn has
been the most prominent main
crop variety and is more
largely planted than any
other, being a general favor-
ite with canners and market
gardeners for late use. Ears
large, productive; remains fit
for use a long time after it is
full grown. The grains are deep and exceptionally tender. A trial of this variety will
convince you that Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet Corn is the corn to grow for profit. Price
same as EARLY PREMO.

ORDER YOUR SEEDS EARLY

We can give your order more careful attention if received before
the rush of spring shipping; also our assortment is complete early in
the season and your order will not have to be held while we write
you for permission to substitute for varieties that we may not have.

Northern Grown Seed Potatoes

Our Seed Potatoes are Northern Michigan Grown. No potatoes grown can be compared
with those produced in the North, either for vigor and freedom from diseases, or producing and
long keeping qualities. We ship Seed Potatoes in the spring as soon as danger of freezing is over.

Early Six Weeks

A Very early potato, claimed to mature in six weeks, and especially recommended for the
early markets and family use. A wry large yielding variety, smooth skin, slightly blushed,
shallow eyes and of good appearance. They are of fine texture, good quality, cook mealy and
white. Price per bushel $1 25; one-half bu. 75c.; peck 45c.

This grand old reliable
potato is too well known to
require any lengthy descrip*
tion. Almost every farmer
and potato grower has given
it a trial, and where true gen*
uine stock was secured it has
always given satisfaction. No
matter how many varieties
are introduced the Early Ohio
holds its place at the head of
all early sorts. Our stock of
this variety is extremely fine
this season and are absolutely

pure. Try a fewr bushels of this money making potato. Price same as EARLY SIX WEEKS.

Rural New-Yorker

One of the largest yielding Varieties in
existence. Large and unusually smooth, with
few and shallow eyes, skin white as is also the
flesh, which is of superior quality. Medium
late and the best drought resister. There is
no other potato of more handsome appearance
than the Rural New-Yorker. Although it is
a large yielder, it grows but few and small
vines. It is very hardy and will stand the
heaviest manuring without getting Scabby or
spotted. Prices: Peck 35c.; bne-half bushel
60c.; 1 bushel or more at $1,00 per bushel

NORTHERN GROWN VEGETABLE SEEDS

Our varieties in vegetable seeds are selected with all possible care. We are listing in the
following pages only those varieties which have proven by test to be of strong vitality and of
exceptional merit. You will note that our descriptions are brief. We are endeavoring to avoid
exaggeration and strictly adhere to facts. If you buy from us you may be assured that you are
getting as good seeds as can be grown both in quality and variety. Prices in this list on Packets,
Ounces, \ lbs., \ pints, pints and quarts include free delivery by mail to any postoffice in the
United States, unless otherwise noted. Prices on £ pecks, pecks and bushels do not include
postage. If ordered shipped by express or freight at purchasers expense, deduct 15 cents per
quart, 8 cents per pint from price of Beans, Peas, and Sweet Corn, and 8 cents pier pound on all
Garden Seeds. One-half pound at pound rate, one-half peck at peck rate, one-half bushel at
bushel rate.

ASPARAGUS

The Asparagus bed furnishes the first green delicacy for the table in the early spring, is un-
iversally popular and requires but little care. Sow as early in the spring as the weather will
permit in rows a foot apart; keep clean by frequent weeding and hoeing. Our packets contain
\ ounce of seed and will plant 15 feet of drill. Two to three pounds per acre.

COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE. Bears large pure white tips of unusually fine quality ;
remains a long time in excellent condition after cutting; highly recommended. Packet 4c.;
ounce 10c.; \ oz. 20c.; pound 60c.

CONOVER’S COLOSSAL. A good standard variety; tips of best quality and of large size.
Highly recommended. Price same as COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.

BEANS

Our Beans are all northern grown, thoroughly rogued and carefully hand picked. Our pac-
kets contain two ounces of seed and will plant from 10 to 15 feet of drill. 1| bushels per acre.

IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. Moderately early, vigorous bushy growth, rust proof and
produces heavy crop whether sown in spring, summer or early fall. Pods are flat, about five
inches in length and of excellent quality. Recommended very highly for home use. Packet

10c.; pint 20c.; quart 30c.; peck $1.75; bushel $6,00.

BURPEE IMPROVED BUSH LIMA. An exceptionally fine Bush Lima, having pods of
enormous size yielding from three to five beans. When fully developed, the bushes measure 2\
feet high and 24 inches across the top. Packet 10c.; pint 20c.; quart 30.; peck $1.85; bushel
$7.00.

Red Kidney Field Beans

We have an exceptionally fine stock of these
Beans to offer for this spring’s planting, all grown
in season of 1912 upon our Western Michigan Fruit
Farm in Oceana County, and are therefore of strong
germination and capable of producing an enormous
yield. In Michigan they yield as much as thirty to
thirty-five bushels per acre. They are fine for the
table and always bring a better price in market than
any other field beans. They are large, averaging
three -fourths of an inch in length. It. does not re-
quire much labor to grow beans, and they do not
exhaust the soil like other crops, as the plant is a
legume and gathers a large per cent of its nourish-
ment from the air. Try a field of these beans this
spring and make some easy money.

DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING.

Prepare the ground as for corn and plant about
June first in rows 30 inches apart with three to four
beans in hills 12 to 14 inches apart in the row. If
the weather is warm and the ground moist they will
be up in 4 days. Give frequent cultivation, first
time deep, after that, shallow cultivation is best. Do not cultivate or hoe when the plants are
wet, either from rain or dew. In case of drought be sure and keep up shallow cultivation as
that is what they require. Plant about f bushels per acre. Prices by mail postpaid, packet
10c.; pint 20c.; quart 35c. By freight not prepaid, peck $1.25;^ bushel $2.25; bushel $4.00

BEETS

We take great care to have seed that will produce beets free from rootlets and uniform in
size. Our packets contain \ ounce of seed and will plant from 12 to 15 feet of drill. Four to
five pounds per acre.

Crimson Globe

A handsome, dark red variety for early or main crop. The
beets are smooth and free from small rootlets. Foliage is small,
flesh rich blood red, of finest quality and always tender. A good
one for home use or market. Packet 4c.; ounce 15c.; | pound
40c.; pound $1.50.

Improved Early Blood Turnip

The standard early beet. The early blood turnip beet is one of
the best medium size dark red flesh, fine grain, very sweet and
tender. It grows quickly, with small, uniform tops. Packet 4c.;
ounce 15c.; \ pound 45c.; pound $1.60.

Crimson Globe

Early Eclipse

Very early, handsome, smooth, dark and round; small top and of excellent quality. Makes
an attractive seller. Packet 4c.; ounce 15c.; pound $1.50.

Crosby’s Improved Egyptian

Probably the quickest growing, earliest and best known of table beets. The root is at the
top, tapering quickly to a small tap root. Deep blood red color and of fine flavor. Packet 4c.;
ounce 15c.; pound $1.75.

MANGEL WURZEL (Stock Beets)

CULTURE. Successful cultivation depends largely upon a well prepared seed bed plowed
deep and well pulverized. Sow six pounds of seed per acre. Invaluable for feeding stock.

MAMMOTH LONG RED. A standard variety yielding a great quantity of long, straight
roots. This is more widely grown than any other sort. Ounce 10c.; pound 60c.; 5 pounds $2.25

GOLDEN TANKARD. The most popular yellow variety, yielding unusually large quan-
tities to the acre. Medium early, golden yellow color and good keeper. Ounce 10c.; pound
60c.; 5 pounds $2.25.

CABBAGE

Our cabbage seed is the best American grown, excepting of the Danish varieties, which can
only reach perfection in Denmark. Each packet contains one-sixth ounce of seed, sufficient to
produce 500 plants. | pound will plant one acre.

Early Jersey Wakefield

Early Jersey Wakefield

More seed is planted of this variety than any
other, due to the fact that it is not only early
but hard headed. It is pyramidal in shape, hav-
ing a blunted or rounded peak; of fine texture
and sweet. A favorite of market gardeners.

Packet 4c,; ounce 15c,; pound $1.75

All Head Early

The heads are large, round, flat, very solid
and uniform in size. It is a good keeper, of fine
quality, and almost certain to head under any
favorable conditions. Packet 4c.; ounce 15c.;
pound $1.75,

PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH, Large heading, flat variety. Very popular, Is too well
known to need further description. Packet 4c.; ounce 15c.; pound $1 .50.

DANISH B ALLHEAD. An excellent cabbage for winter use, having round medium sized
heads, solid as a rock and as heavy as lead. Remarkably hardy. Imported from Denmark,

Packet 4c.; ounce 15c.; \ pound 50c,; pound $1.75,

EARLY WINNINGSTADT. One of the best varieties grown for early or late; heads pointed,
very hard and solid. Of fine flavor, crisp and tender, almost worm proof. Packet 4c.; ounce

15c.; \ pound 50c,; pound $1.75

CARROTS

Our carrot seed is of the dependable kind and gives universal satisfaction. Each packet
contains i ounce of seed, sufficient for row 25 feet' long, three pounds will sow an acre in drills
two feet apart.

MAMMOTH WHITE OR MASTODON. One of the most productive and profitable car-
rots for stock feeding. The roots grow 12 to 18 inches in length and 18 to 20 inches in circum-
ference at the top, tapering to a point. The flesh is solid, crisp and of pearly-white color; as it
grows largely out of the ground, it is easily harvested. Packet 4c.; ounce 15c.; J pound 45c. ;
pound $1.50.

Improved Danvers

One of the standard market sorts and equally good for
table use and stock feeding; roots rich orange; six to eight
inches long, smooth, handsome and productive.

Packet 4c.; ounce 15c.; I pound 45c ; pound $1.50

Ox-Heart

The best all around carrot. Very thick, five inches
long and nearly as broad, and very blunt at the lower ex-
tremities. Equally good for table use or stock. Packet
4c.; ounce 15c.; I pound 45c.; pound $1.50

Ox-Heart

CELERY

CULTURE. During April or May, sow seed I inch deep in drills, either in the open ground
or cold frame, keeping soil well moist until seed germinates. Thinning is necessary when plants
are about two inches high. Transplant after plants attain a height of about five inches. Set
in beds of very rich soil. Keep well cultivated and free from weeds.

White Plume

New Winter Queen

A most desirable winter variety. It will keep late into spring; is
beautiful in appearance; of close habit and compact growth; ribs per-
fectly solid and crisp. Packet 4c.; ounce 20c.; I pound 35c.

White Plume

Very early; excellent flavor, crisp and tender, at the same time
being vigorous and of good size. Extensively planted by the large
growers in the north. PacKet 4c ; ounce 20c.; \ pound 40c.

CUCUMBERS

Our cucumber seed is grown from thoroughbred stocks carefully selected. Our packets
contain \ ounce of seed sufficient to plant from 15 to 20 hills. Two pounds will plant one acre
In hills.

Improved Long Green

Grows from 10 to 12 inches long, thick, dark
green and one of the best flavored. This variety
is a very popular one, and the seed we offer is an
improved strain. PacKet 4c. ; ounce 10c.; \ lb,
30c.

cultivation. Short, thick, dark green, tender and

crisp. PacKet 4c,; ounce 10c.; \ pound 30c.; pound $1.00*

IMPROVED WHITE SPINE. A favorite market variety; excellent for forcing or outdoor
planting. Early; good size, straight and smooth; deep green; Very prolific and never turns yellow',

PacKet 4c.; ounce 10c.; £ pound 30c.; pound $1.00.

CHICAGO PICKLING. Very popular. Medium length, slightly pointed at ends, very
large with prominent spines, and of a deep green color. PacKet 4c,; ounce 10c. \\ pound 30c.
pound $1,00.

LETTUCE

Our lettuce seed Is grown by the most careful seed growers in California. Our packets each
contain \ ounce of seed sufficient for from 25 to 30 feet of drill. Three pounds will seed one acre,

IMPROVED HANSON. Succeeds in almost any soil and forms large solid heads somewhat
crumpled, at all seasons of the year. Recommended for private gardens. Outer leaves green;
inner leaves white; crisp; tender and does not seed quickly. PacKet 4c.; ounce 10c j \ pound

30c.; pound $1.00*

EARLY PRIZE HEAD. For those who prefer a leaf lettuce, this variety will be found the
most reliable. Leaves are large and spreading. Very crisp and tender. PacKet 4C.; ounce
10c.; | pound 30c.; pound $1.00.

Grand Rapids Forcing

We think this has no equal for growing, under
glass. Requires less care, will grow more Weight
in same space, is less liable to rot and will keep
longer without wilting than any we know of; fine
appearance; crisp and tender. Also valuable for
growing out doors. PacKet 4c,; ounce 10c.;
{ pound 30c.; pound $1,00,

Early Curled Simpson

It is not only very early, but one of the best
of the loose leaf varieties. Its bright green, curly
leaves are exceedingly tender and possesses a rich
delicate flavor. PacKet 4c.; ounce 10c<; \ lb
30c,; pound $1.00-

EARLY CYCLONE. The earliest in

WATERMELON

Our seed is saved from melons grown exclusively for seed, and by seed growers of experience.
Our packets each contain \ ounce of seed sufficient to plant 12 to 15 hills. Three to five pounds
will plant one acre.

COLE’S EARLY. Melons are oval in form striped with light and dark green. Too tender
and brittle for shipping long distances; early, hardy, vigorous and a sure cropper. Having a
short season it ripens in localities where melons were never ripened before; deep red flesh; sweet
and melting clear to the rind. PacKet 4c.; ounce 10c.; \ pound 25c.; pound 75c.

ALABAMA SWEET. A new early maturing melon, oblong in shape and very attractive
The vines are healthy and produce melons in great abundance during a long season. The color
is dark green; flesh firm and luscious. A good shipper and a prize winner. PacKet 4c.; ounce
10c.; \ pound 25c.; pound 75c.

Fordhook Early

The largest and best early melon of good size
Next to Cole’s Early in time of ripening, but much
larger. The fruit is round; outer color medium
green; flesh bright red and of fine quality. PacKet
4c ; ounce 10c.; \ pound 25c.; pound 75c.

Sweetheart

A popular market variety: early; large, hand-
some; always commands highest prices. A splendid
shipper; vines vigorous and prolific; fruit oval; very
heavy; rind thin, firm, mottled green; flesh bright
red, firm, solid, melting, sweet; an excellent keeper.
PacKet 4c.; ounce 10c.; \ pound 25c.

SWEETHEART

MUSKMELON

Our Muskmelon Seed is the best that can be grown. Each packet contains £ ounce of seed
enough to plant from 15 to 20 hills; 2 or 3 pounds per acre.

Paul Rose

Melons uniform, averaging about 5 inches through;
nearly round ; solid ; seed cavity small ; flesh rich salmon ;
good quality. PacKet 4c. ; ounce 10c. ; \ pound 25c. ;
pound 75c.

Rocky Ford or Netted Gem

One of the finest basket melons in cultivation, and
undoubtedly the most largely planted. The vines are
vigorous and continuous bearers. The oval fruit has
thick, green flesh of fine quality. PacKet 4c. ; ounce
10c.; \ pound 25c.; pound 75c.

Extra Early Hackensack

Very early; green flesh; good size; finest quality.

PacKet 4c.; ounce 10c.; \ pound 25c.; pound 75c.

Rocky Ford

OSAGE OR MILLER’S CREAM. Dark green, netted on upper side; egg-shaped; medium
size, uniform, flesh thick, rich salmon color; delicious, melting flavor nearly to skin. PacKet
4c ; ounce 10c.; \ pound 25c.; pound 75c.

ONION

The choicest Onion Seed is never the lowest in price, for the reason that great tare is titd*
tssary in selecting and producing seed that will make profitable crops; but where the value of the
yield is as great as in the crop of Onions, the cost of the seed itself becomes a very small matter,
We take particular care in the selection of our Onion Seed, and offer the best possible strains,
Packets contain one-sixth ounce of seed which will sow 12 to 15 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds will
sow one acre.

SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE, A popular globe shaped variety, maturing early, and grows
to a large size. Very productive, having a deep red skin, and fine grained flesh, PacKet 4c. .
ounce 15c.; | pouud 50c ; pound $1.50,

PRIZE-TAKER. A large handsome yellow Onion. An excellent keeper, fine flavor; good
shape and very productive. Our seed is American grown. PacKet 4c.; ounce 15c.; \ pound

50c.; pound $1,50.

Yellow Globe Danvers

An excellent variety for home Use and tnaiket garden-
ers. Almost globe shaped, of good size and very thin
necks. The color is dark orange yellow, with pure white
flesh. The onion is solid and of good quality. PacKet 4c, ;
ounce 15c.; \ pound 50c.; pound $1,50,

Southport White Globe

One of the handsomest onions grown, with perfect
globe shape, and clear white skin, commanding highest
market price, PacKet 4c.; ounce 15c.; | lb, 50c.; pound
$1.50,

Yellow Globe Danvers

Hollow Crown

PARSNIP

While highly appreciated for table.use the great value of the Pars-
nip is for stock feeding, especially dairy cattle and much more nutritious
than turnips and stock beets. Packets contain enough seed sufficient
to sow a row 30 feet long, 5 pounds will seed one acre,

Improved Guernsey

The best variety; roots smooth and easily harvested. Fine grained;
well flavored, PacKet 4c,; ounce 10c. ; \ pound 25c ; pound 75c

.ft - ■ ' * -s

Hollow Crown

Tender, sugary ,• and considered the best for general cultivation,

PacKet 4c.; ounce 10c.; \ pound 25c : pound 75c

PARSLEY

One packed contains enough seed to sow a row 40 feet long; 3 pounds per acre.

CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. Beautifully curled and crumpled leaves. Just right for
seasoning; also useful for salads and garnishing. PacKet 4c.; ounce 15c.; } lb. 40c.; lb. $1.25

PEAS

Our Peas are grown in the north, are carefully rogued and hand picked. Packets contain
full two ounces of seed and will plant from 12 to 15 feet of drill; one quart will plant 100 feet;
1 b bushels per acre.

NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. 12 to 16 inches high; thrifty; vigorous and hardy; can be planted
in early spring with any smooth variety, and will mature almost as soon. The quality is much
superior to most of the smooth sorts. Pods large and well filled. PacKet 10c.; Pt. 25c. ; qt

45c.; pecK $2.50

PREMIUM GEM

Very prolific; pods large; peas green, wrinkled;
excellent quality; 12 to 15 inches high. PacKet
10c.; pint 25c.; quart 45c.; pecK $2.50.

BEST EXTRA EARLY. The best strain of extra early Peas and the result of very careful
selection. Extra early is the market gardeners Pea and a general favorite. Also fine for home
garden, as it is hardy and can be planted earlier than the wrinkled sorts. PacKet 10c. ; pint
25c.; quart 45c.

PEPPERS

Each packet contains enough seed to produce over 200 plants; | pound of seed will plant an

acre.

RUBY KING. A popular variety; mild flavored growing five to six inches long,
ruby red. PacKet 4c.; ounce 25c.

MAMMOTH GOLDEN QUEEN. Very large; bright golden yellow; mild flavor.

4c ; 1 ounce 15c.; ounce 25c.

Bright

PacKet

PUMPKINS

Our seed has all been saved from pumpkins that were grown for seed purposes. Each pac-
ket contains \ ounce of seed, sufficient to plant 8 to 10 hills; 3 to 4 pounds will plant one acre.

King of Mammoths

Has been grown to Weigh 200 lbs. Surpassing any other
Variety for size. The flesh and skin are both bright yellow
and of excellent quality. The mammoth is one of the best
Pie Pumpkins grown, also a splendid keeper and Valuable
for feeding purposes. Packet 4c,; ounce 10c.; £ pound
30c.; pound $1 .00

Seed cavity small; flesh solid in the large neck; fine grained;
dry and sweet; ripens early; keeps well. Packet 4c,; ounce 10c.; \ pound 30c.

CONN, FIELD, The standard field Pumpkin, No farmer should fail to plant some every
year with corn ; a sure cropper, a good keeper, and very prolific. The best for stock, also good
for pies. Packet 4c,; ounce 10c.; 1 pound 15c,

JAPANESE PIE PUMPKIN

SQUASH

The seed We offer is from Squash grown strictly for seed purposes. Our packets Contain £
ounce of seed sufficient for 8 hills; 3 or 4 pounds per acre. Plant as soon as danger of frost is
Over.

TRUE HUBBARD, This is a Well known winter Squash, now grown so largely throughout
the country. Vines of strong running growth; fruits large, olive shape, with dark green skin and
Very rich flesh. An excellent keeper and of splendid quality. Our strain is extra fine. Packet

4c.; ounce 10c. ; i pound 30c ; pound $1,00,

FORDHOOK, A very good variety for either summer or winter use, The vines are of strong
growth and very productive. The fruits are oblong in form with a thin yellowish skin. The
flesh is thick and sweet and cooks up dry, Packet 4c,; ounce 10.; \ pound 30c.; pound $1.00

Giant Summer Crookneck

As early as the common summer crookneck and
much larger, often measuring from 15 to 18 inches
in length. Of bright golden color and Very best
quality, Commands an extra price in market.

Packet 4c,; ounce 10c.; \ pound 25c,; pound 75c

Warted Hubbard A new type of Hubbard
produced by careful selection of the large; dark
green, warted specimens always seen in stocks of it.
It has been bred to this type until it is so fixed that
nearly all haye very hard, warty shells; afe large, and of the very best quality, Popular with
market men. Packet 4 c,; ounce 10c,; j pound 25c.; pound 76c,

Improved Hubbard

RADISH

Our list includes the best varieties, and our seed is grown
from choice French grown stock seed. Packets contain } oz. seed
sufficient to sow from 25 to 30 feet of drill; 10 to 12 lbs. per acre.

Improved White Icicle

An extra long white Radish. Ready for use as early as the
Long Scarlet Short Top. In the open ground the roots continue
brittle, crisp and mild surprisingly long.

PacKage 4c; ounce 10c; \ pound 25c; pound 75c.

French Breakfast

A beautiful oval shape, scarlet, white tipped variety of quick
growth. Good for forcing or garden culture; crisp, tender and
fine flavor. It is one of the earliest varieties in cultivation.

PacKage 4c; ounce 10c; \ pound 25c; pound 75c.

Long Scarlet Short Top

Crimson Giant

A forcing variety of unusual size, but better adapted to outdoor culture. It is solid, crisp
and tender. PacKet 4c; ounce 10c; \ pound 25c; pound 75c.

Long Scarlet Short Top

This is very early, crisp and tender, very long and slim, red shading to white at the tip.

PacKet 4c; ounce 10c; 1 pound 25c; pound 75c.

TURNIP

Our seeds are grown on the best adapted soils and from selected stocks. Each package
contains | oz. of seed, sufficient to sow 50 feet or more. One pound will sow one acre in drills;
two or three pounds per acre broadcast

Purple Top Strap Leaf

Purple Top Strap Leaf

The well known standard variety, and a great favorite for
table use. Flat in shape, purple above ground, and white below.
Our seed of this variety is the best, and we sell more of this one
sort than all others combined.

PacKage 4c; ounce 10c; \ pound 20c; pound 60c.

Purple Top White Globe

Very attractive in appearance and a rapid grower, with a
pure white flesh; a sure cropper and a great yielder.

PacKage 4c; ounce 10c; } pound 20c; pound 60c.

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TOMATOES

Our seed is from Tomatoes grown from seed, and from choice selected seed stock. Our
packets each contain seed enough to produce 300 plants; three ounces of seed will plant an acre.

Earliana

The earliest large, smooth, red tomato. This tomato is not only remarkable for its earliness,
but for its very large size, handsome shape and bright red color. Its solidity and fine quality
are quite equal to the best medium and late sorts. Enormously productive. The very finest
for the Northern market and home garden. Very popular.

PacKet 4c; l ounce 10c; ounce 20c; \ pound 75c; pound $2.25.

Livingston’s New Globe

Very desirable new variety; produces large, roundish fruits; excellent for slicing; flesh firm;
with few seeds; ripens evenly; has a delicate agreeable flavor; vines very productive. PacKet
4c; ounce 15c; ounce 25c; } pound 75c; pound $2.50

Trucker’s Favorite Dark Red

Very prolific, solid and ripens early and
evenly; smooth, free from cracks; holds size
until end of season and of first class quality.
A fine canner.

PKt. 4c; \ oz. 15c; oz. 25c. \ lb.75c; lb. $2.50

Early Michigan

A very fine early 3ort. Begins bearing
very early and continues throughout the sea-
son. The vines grow large and are very pro-
ductive. The first fruits are of medium size
but become larger as the season advances.

I 25c SPECIAL COLLECTION GARDEN SEEDS 25c j

; In order to get our Garden Seeds more thoroughly introduced to the farmers and I
§ gardeners we are offering this special collection of 12 packets of the most commonly used 5
9 seeds at the very low price of 25c. for the entire collection, postage prepaid anywhere in ¥
! the United States. 1 pkt. Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage, 1 pkt. Late Flat Dutch Cab- I
I bage, 1 pkt. Improved Long Green Cucumber, 1 pkt. Early Cyclone Cucumber, 1 pkt. |

{Early Prize Head Lettuce, 1 pkt. Improved Hanson Lettuce, 1 pkt. Long Scarlet Short |
Top Radish, 1 pkt. Earliana Tomato, 1 pkt. Sweetheart Watermelon, 1 pkt. Rocky Ford |

IMuskmelon, 1 pkt. Prize-taker Onion and 1 pkt. Guernsey Parsnip. These seeds we are »
offering are fresh and sure to grow. In ordering just simply say send methespeeial collec- J
| tion of Garden Seeds and same will be forwarded by return mail. |

MEDI-SAL

DEATH TO WORMS
A GREAT STOCK TONIC

If you will fill out the coupon below so we can tell how many head of stock you
have we’ll ship you enough Medi-Sal, the greatest worm destroyer and tonic on the
market, to last them all 60 days. We have such faith in Medi-Sal that we don’t ask
you to send a penny in advance. All we want is the privilege of proving to you its
great merits, right on your own farm, before you pay, how easy it is for Medi-Sal to rid
your stock of worms, stop your losses, make your farm animals grow faster, thrive better,
keep healthier, put on more flesh with less feed and make you more money than any
other investment you could make. Medi-Sal is not a Stock food but a medicated salt
which is sure death to worms which cause 90 per cent of all stock losses. Simply place
in troughs where stock can get to it and they will doctor themselves. It not only stops
your losses from worms but prevents disease, aids digestion, tones up the system, helps
food do your animals more good, gives them sleek coats and plump bodies. Remember
we don’t ask you to pay us a cent in advance — you have nothing to pay when the ship-
ment arrives but the freight charges. At the end of 60 days report results — tell us
what Medi-Sal has done for you. If it fails to
do what we claim — if it doesn’t rid your stock
of the profit-eating stomach and intestinal worms,
we’ll cancel the charge — you won’t owe us a
penny. Send the coupon today.

COUPON

Theo. Burt & Sons,

Melrose, Ohio

Please ship me enough Medi-Sal to last my stock 60
days. I will pay the freight when it arrives, agree to
report results in 60 days and at that time pay for it if
it does as you claim. If it does not you are to cancel the
charge.

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PRICES

40 lbs. - $2.25

100 lbs. - $5.00

200 lbs. - $9 00

No orders filled for less
than 40 lbs. on 60-day
trial offer. Our 60 day
trial shipments are based
on 1 lb. Medi-Sal for each
hog or sheep and 4 lbs.
for each horse or head of
cattle as near as we can
come without breaking
regular packages.

Shipping Sta,
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Cattle.

State.

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