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SUGGESTIONS FOR ORDERING

riTTD D TTQPniVQTRTT TTY— As this book will probably reach hundreds and thou-
x J 1' v^l^l CJ1 U1L< I 1 A sands of people who are not acquainted with us, but

who may be interested in our seeds, and who would like to know as to our responsibility be-
fore ordering- from us, we take pleasure in referring- them to The Denver National Bank,
Bradstreet’s Mercantile Agency, or any Wholesale House here. We will be glad to have you
look us up.

t | rv vi/ T A A T> A T? T) _ i 11 ordering be sure to write the name and postoffice address
II U m 1 U U IV U £/ i n full, with explicit instructions, that there may be no error
or delay in executing the order. During the season we receive a number of orders without sig-
nature or postoffice address. These are placed in the “Hold File,” awaiting inquiry or instruc-
tions, which, of course, causes a delay in filling the order. It will be a great convenience, both
to our customers and ourselves, if orders are sent in early, as our stocks are then complete,
and shipments can be made before the rush of the busy season.

T17DMC Our terms are cash with order.

J. UtlvlVlo ■“ office, or Express Money Order.

Remittances should he made by Draft, Post-
Coins should not be sent by mail. They often
cut through the envelope and are frequently lost in transit, and it is impossible to ascertain
when, where, or how they were lost. Amounts of less than $1.00 may be sent in postage
stamps. We do not ship seeds C. O. D. unless one-third of the amount of the purchase price
accompanies the order.

RETURNING MONEY—

Should we not have in stock, and be unable to secure
any article you may order, we will at once return the
money sent for same.

SEEDS BY
PARCEL POST

The prices quoted in this
catalog include the pre-
payment by us of post-
age on all seeds by the
packet, ounce, % -pound,
y2 pound and pound, ex-
cept on grass and field
seeds, such as field corn,
oats, grain, alfalfa, etc.,
or as otherwise noted.

Some of our customers
desire larger quantities
of seeds by Parcel Post
on account of the con-
venience of having their
R. F. D, carriers deliver
them at their door. As
there are eight different
zones under the Parcel
Post system, and as each
zone has different rates
on different weights, it
is practically impossible
to quote in this Catalog
< which goes to custom-
ers in each zone) Parcel
Post rates on these
larger quantities. Upon
request, we will gladly
quote delivered prices by
Parcel Post, Express or
Freight, on any quantity of seeds you may
want. For your guidance in ordering seeds
and articles by Parcel Post not quoted pre-
paid or delivered by us, we print on page 3,
a Parcel Post Table, showing Parcel Post
rates from Denver to each zone on parcels
weighing- from 1 ounce to 30 pounds each. In

computing Parcel Post
charges to cover post-
age, always include post-
age for one pound more
than the weight of the
seeds you order. Should
you order, say, 10 pounds
of seeds, you should re-
mit for 1 1 pounds, as
added to the weight of
the seeds would be the
weight of the sack or
container in which they
were enclosed, which
would make the gross
weight more than 10
pounds, requiring post-
age on 11 pounds, as any
fraction of a pound is
figured ns a pound. On
parcels weighing eight
ounces or less, the rate
to any postoffice in the
United States, regard-
less of the distance, is
one cent for each two
ounces or fraction of an
ounce. O11 every parcel
or package transported
by Parcel Post, there is
a War Tax of oue cent
for each 25c or fraction-
al part thereof charged
for such transportation.
To avoid delay, be sure
you remit enough to cover all charges.
Should you remit more than necessary to
cover cost of seeds, postage and War Tax.
any excess so remitted will be returned to ycu
promptly. We wish to assure you of our de-
sire to co-operate with you in making over-
saving possible under the Parcel Post Law.

MR. BUYER: This little book is our

“SILENT SALESMAN,” who visits you
annually about this season of the year;
you will find him obliging and accommo-
dating. If you are too busy to see him to-
day, or are not yet ready to buy, simply
put him in some convenient place about
tlie house, or, better still, hang him up
by the little string attached for that
purpose, where you can easily find
him, but be sure to consult him be-
fore placing your orders for seeds. A
little time devoted to him will soon con-
vince you that he is well experienced,
understands his business, and is bub-
bling over w-ith beautiful illustrations,
easy-to-understand descriptions, helpful
cultural directions and other xaluable
information for the gardener or farmer.
Consult him freely. You will find him
interesting, conservative and instruc-
tive; well-liked by the boys, and good
company for the wife or daughter.

The “SILENT SALESMAN” is fast
superseding the talkative one, and the
house that deals with its customers di-
rect, can furnish better seeds for less
money than the house that maintains
expensive traveling salesmen. “FIGURE
IT OUT FOR YOURSELF.”

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SrLIlUS 1)1 r KUlbn 1 UK LAI IH.33 and parting goods to any rail-
road or express depot in Denver. In figuring the cost of seeds by express or freight, bear
In mind that the Government now collects a tax of !»% on each express bill, and 3% of the
a moil n < on each freight bill. The tax is collected directly from the person who pays the bill.

INSPECTING AND TESTING SEEDS-^SV^Sl

chaser is not satisfied with them, they may be returned in the original package any time
within ten days after receipt of same when the purchase price paid for them will be refunded.
This will give ample time to inspect, aud test them, if desired.

YU ADDA lVTTTY— We carefully test with a Standard Seed Tester, or on our Seed
il v/it“ YY AIYIYrliY ± A Farm, every lot of seed that comes into our house. Every lot
must show a strong germination and standard test before sending them out, but there are so
many contingencies that may arise and prevent the best seeds from always gixing satisfaction,
such as sowing too deep, too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil, wet weather, dry weather,
cold weather, frosts, insects, and other reasons beyond our control, that THE BURTON SEED
COMPANY, in common with other seedsmen, gixe no warranty, expressed or implied, as to
growth, description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any seeds, bulbs, plants or
trees they send out, and will be in no way responsible for tlie crop. If the purchaser does
not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned, in the original un-
broken package, when (lie purchase price paid for them will be returned.

United States Food Administration License No. G-42045

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ORDER SHEET FOR

BURTON S QUALITY SEEDS

The Burton Seed Go.

15th and Market Sts., Denver, Colo.

Date.- ...1918

Gentlemen:

Please send the following Seeds by

State on this line if wanted by Mail, Express or Freight

AMOUNT ENCLOSED

Cash -

POSTOFFICE : P- °‘ 0rder ’ *

Express Order $.

COUNTY STATE. Draft $

Stamps

Total - - -
Our Order No....

STREET ADDRESS
or NO. RURAL DELIVERY.

EXPRESS OR FREIGHT OFFICE.

NOTICE — Be sure and keep a copy of this order for your reference, and for use In checking the
shipment of seeds you will receive from us. No matter how often you write us, always
be careful to give full Name and P. O. Address, writing same VERY PLAINLY.

THE BURTON SEED CO. give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, growth, quality,
productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, plants or trees they send out, and will be in no
way responsible for the crop. (If the purchaser does not accept seeds on these terms, they are at once
to be returned in the original unbroken package, when the purchase price paid for same will be re-
funded.

QUANTITY

NAME OF ARTICLE ORDERED

PRICE

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Amount Carried Forward,

QUANTITY

NAME OF ARTICLE ORDERED

PRICE

...

Amount Brought Forward,

Should you receive more than one copy of this Catalog, please hand to
an Interested friend or neighbor.

NOTICE — If you will send us ten or more names and addresses of your friends or neighbors, whom
you know send away for seeds, we will send them a copy of our Catalog. And for your kind-
ness, will send you any two varieties you may select of our 5-cent packet seeds. This offer
good only when accompanied with an order for seeds.

NAMES

POSTOFFICE

Rural Route No.

STATE

For the above names given, please send me one packet each of

Parcel Post Rules and Rates

ON SEEDS, BULBS, ROOTS and MERCHANDISE FROM
Denver, Colorado, to Different Zones therefrom, as quoted
• below:

Denver

1st Zone 2nd Zone

3rd Zone

4th Zone

5th Zone 6th Zone

7th Zone

8th Zone

i 50

50 to 150 150 to 300

300 to 600

600 to 1000 to

1400 to

All over

WEIGHT

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miles

1000 milesl400 milesl800 milesl800 miles

Zone

from

from from

from

Denver

Denver Denver

Denver

Over

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1 cent for each 25c or fractional
If wesf 5 aA part thereof required for postage.

The Local Zone includes all of Denver, with
rural deliveries from Stockyards, Montclair,
South Denver, and Highlands. Fifty-pound
packages may be sent to points in the Local
Zone and in Zones 1 and 2. The weight limit for
all other Zones is 20 pounds.

Packages must not be greater in size than 84
inches in length and girth combined.

Packages may be insured against loss, rifling
and irreparable damage upon payment of a fee
of 3 cents for value not exceeding $5,00, or 5
cents for value not exceeding $25.00, or 10 cents
for value not exceeding $50.00, or 25 cents for
value not exceeding $100.00, for each package in
addition to the postage.

For a fee of 1 cent for each package, a receipt
will be issued. This fee does not insure the
package against loss.

If you desire your packages insured or re-
ceipted for, send the insurance or receipt fee, in
addition to the amount you send to pay for the
goods and shipping charges — and be sure to men-
tion same on your order.

Poisons and bad odor articles cannot be
mailed.

Parcels weighing 8 ounces or less can be sent
at the rate of 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction
thereof, regardless of distance.

SAFETY FIRST

is demanded by the grower from his Seedsman, and this has made it necessary that
» ii^a, every reliable, safeguarding Seedsman should thoroughly test his seeds before send-
ing them out. The simple moisture test for germination is no longer sufficient. It is now necessary for
the Seedsman to maintain and operate trial grounds and test his seeds in the open ground naturally,
where he can test them fully for Germination, Vitality, Purity, and Productiveness, all of which are nec-
essary to the success and protection of the grower. The Seedsman who has not these facilities is a back
number, and has not the interest of his customers at heart. We own, maintain and operate, under our
personal supervision, the most extensive trial grounds in the Middle West, and are safeguarding our cus-
tomers with every facility and precaution at our command. A cordial invitation is extended to all who
are interested in better Seeds, and the practical way of testing them, to visit our Seed and Vegetable
Farm, and see for themselves what we are doing for our customers, as well as for ourselves.

CO-OPERATION

is “the act of working together,” and that is our object and desire. The old saying
that “Two heads are better than one” is often true. Our operations and experiences
cover practically everything pertaining to the Garden or Farm. The result of our experience or a sugges-
tion may assist you in solving some of your problems. On the other hand your experiences and sugges-
tions may assist us in solving some of the problems presented to us. Your problems are our problems.

We want your co-operation, and want you to feel free to write us for any information you may desire
concerning your Garden or Farm. We will also appreciate any criticisms or suggestions you may make
that you think would be of benefit to us, or the thousands of gardeners and farmers who receive our
Catalog annually, and who may be benefited thereby. From criticisms we learn our weaknesses, from
suggestions we overcome them.

Nothing pleases us as much as to receive inquiries and suggestions from our friends and customers;
by such, we know they are interested in our work and wares, and are seeking or disseminating knowl-
edge for better methods and conditions. We again invite your co-operation, and trust you will write us
freely concerning your operations and experiences. If we can help you in any way, at any time, in mak-
ing your garden or farm work easier, more profitable, and more worth while to you, don’t hesitate to call
upon us. Our exper^nra. our knowledge, and our facilities are at your command.

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THE MAKING AND CARE OF HOT
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It is frequently desirable, in fact, with most
growers usually necessary, to have some
means of starting certain varieties of flower
and vegetable seeds outside during the early
months of the year when the temperature out
of doov? is still below freezing, and to have
some means also of protecting tender seed-
ling plants from the frosts of late spring.
The cold frame and hot bed in such cases are
so convenient, so essential in fact, as to be
practically indispensible. The construction of
the cold frame is so simple, and the expense
involved so little, that one or more, modest in
size or of the standard dimensions, should
form a part of the equipment of every gar-
dener, amateur or otherwise. The cold frame
is converted into a hotbed by placing it upon
a bed of some fermenting material giving off
heat, such as barnyard manure. It is the pur-
pose of a hotbed to provide bottom heat or a
higher temperature to plants growing in it
than that of the air outside. The cold frame
simply wards off cold winds, keeps off snows,
and by absorbing and conserving the heat of
the sun affords to its contents a higher or
milder atmospheric temperature than that
outside. It is frequently used as a protection
to and means of wintering over young per-
ennials or half hardy plants outside, and
often is stored with vegetables intended for
winter use.

CONSTRUCTION OF COLD FRAMES.

The construction of the cold frame is very
simple. The usual width, that is, from front
to back, is 6 feet, length 12 or 16 feet, which
will accommodate standard size sash, which
are six by four (6x4) feet. The back board
is usually 12 inches wide and the front 8
inches, the two are connected by a tapered
board 12 inches wide at one end and 8 inches
at the other. The sash can be secured from
any sash factory, or can be made by a local
carpenter, or any one handy with tools, and
cost very little unglazed. The sash bars run
lengthwise, six by eight glass is used, and in
glazing the lights should over-lap each other
so as to shed water. The frame when com-
pleted should be set in some well drained and
easily accessible location.

USES — The uses to which a cold frame is
put will depend entirely upon the owner’s
needs, but will be found most serviceable for
early sowings of vegetables and flowers, the
seeds of which require a long season to ma-
ture, for the transplanting of seedlings pre-
viously sown in flats or pans in the house,
and for the winter protection of young
perennials, or of vegetables for winter use,

from seed sown in the summer and trans-
planted to the frame in the fall.

The soil in the frame should be about 6
inches deep in front, should be light, rich,
well pulverized, raked smooth and level. On
warm days the sash should be lifted or slid
up or down to provide fresh air, and to keep
a more or less uniform temperature, one of
the essentials in the successful operation of
cold frames or hot beds.

THE HOT BED.

In preparing a manure bed for the hot bed
shovel out a trench the length of your
frames, and about 12 inches deep, fill this
trench with fresh stable manure containing
one-third to one-half straw. It should be
forked over and shaken apart well, then
tramped into the trench 10 to 12 inches deep,
then sprinkle or dampen with water, then
place the frames on this, using same kind as
for cold frames, then cover with about 6 to
8 inches of rich, well pulverized soil. When
this is done, put on the sash and keep tight
until it heats well. A thermometer should be
kept in the hot bed, and when the tempera-
ture falls to 75 degrees, seed may be sown
with safety. Make shallow drills 3 to 4
inches apart across the face of the soil in the
hotbeds, and in these sow the seed, covering
them thinly with well pulverized soil, or fine
sand, which is preferable. While the hot bed
is new, it is best to give it a little ventila-
tion to discharge steam or ammonia, if not, a
damp mould will form which will injure the
plants. The temperature in a hot bed should
not be allowed to go above 70 degrees during
the day or below 50 degres at night.

MANAGEMENT.

The management of the bed in operation
requires close attention and study. The tem-
perature especially must be diligently watch-
ed, and air “put on” and “ taken off”
as occasion demands. Success is largely
dependent upon the maintenance of a uniform
temperature approximating or a little higher
than that of the best outdoor growing wea-
ther. Watering and spraying are also
important, and the “hardening off” process
preparatory to setting plants outside requires
constant attention and care. The beginner
is likely to meet with disappointments and
failures at first, as complete success can
come only through the knowledge gained by
actual experience, but will feel more than re-
paid in the end for what trouble and expense
he has gone to in the increase in satisfaction
and pleasure which his efforts will yield him,
and in the increased profits which will in-
evitably come to him.

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: To Purchasers and Planters of Seeds

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I /^iNCE more has Father Time brought about the season when the Farmer and Gardener
| Vy are waiting the receipt of the Seed Catalog.

| We take pleasure in presenting for your perusal our Annual Descriptive Catalog

| and Price List for 1918, which we trust you will consult and consider before placing your
4 order for seeds. We hope you will read it carefully and find in it something that will renew
I or increase your desire and efforts for more and better crops.

The entrance of the United States into the Great World War has greatly increased the
| difficulties incident to growing and securing seeds. Never in the history of the Seed Trade
» in this country has there been such a seed shortage, and the Seedsmen confronted with such
| unusual and perplexing conditions. As is well known, England, France, Denmark, and Hol-
| land have in the past supplied us largely with our vegetable, flower, and root seed. On
I account of the continued war, and the deplorable conditions prevailing in England and
w France, they are unable to produce enough seed for their own requirements. Both countries
I now have agents in this country trying to secure supplies here, while Denmark and Holland
;< have placed embargoes on all kinds of seed from there. These conditions, coupled with an
I extremely short crop, and an unprecedented demand throughout the entire country last
| season for all kinds of seeds, completely exhausting reserve stocks every where, have de-
creased the supply and increased the demand ; consequently seeds of all kinds were never
so scarce, high, and difficult to secure. It is not so much a question of price now as being
able to secure them at all.

We are pleased to refer to the Pure Food Act and Seed Laws recently enacted and
adopted by our Government and State relative to testing and grading food products and
seeds for domestic use as well as for seed purposes. We heartily endorse the movement; it
is the right move in the right direction, as it places a premium on standard grades and a dis-
count on undergrades, and will do more to encourage and assist in producing standard
grades than any laws or rules yet promulgated. We will gladly comply with the law as
nearly as we can and co-operate with proper officials in enforcing them. To comply fully
with the law, it is now necessary that seedsmen maintain and operate trial grounds, under
their personal supervision, where they can test seeds in the open ground, naturally, for ger-
mination, vitality, purity, and productiveness, before they can be absolutely certain of these
qualities.

We own and operate one of the largest Seed and Vegetable Farms in the Middle West,
where we make hundreds of tests annually in the open ground. Every lot of seed that
comes into our house is tested by us or by proper State and Government officials, and every
lot must show a standard test before sending out.

By doubling, and in some instances trebling, our contract orders last year, and buying
on the open market, regardless of price, when we could procure suitable stock, we have suc-
ceeded in securing good sized stocks of nearly every seed we catalog, and will be in position
to supply our customers with their usual requirements during the season. On some items
prices have been advanced, but only in proportion to the advance we had to pay.

We will issue “Seed Topics” again this season, which we will gladly mail, free of
charge, to anyone upon request. If you have any questions to ask, experiences to relate, or
suggestions to make which you think would be of material help to your fellow Farmer or
Gardener, send them in, that we may publish them in “Seed Topics” for the benefit of its
readers, who may be interested. Help us make “Seed Topics” a medium of exchange and a
clearing house of ideas.

We extend our sincere thanks to all customers and friends whose past patronage and
good-will have enabled us to build up the largest Mail Order Seed Business in the Middle
West. We are satisfactorily serving thousands of successful Farmers and Gardeners. May
we have the pleasure of serving you?

Wishing you a pleasant and profitable season, we are,

Yours very truly,

THE BUETON SEED COMPANY.

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Since we issued our last catalog the
United States has entered the great conflict
and has sounded the Call to Arms, and each
of us should bear our share of the burden.
If you cannot fight, you can produce; and
if you cannot produce, you can conserve.
We now have a Food Administrator who is
appealing to us for the sake of humanity
and patriotism to Produce and Conserve
every particle of food consistent with the
power and means at our command, and if
we do not heed these appeals voluntarily,
they may be enforced legally. Therefore, let
us "Economize and Hooverize" by growing
more vegetables, fruit, and grains. As the
food supply of the Allied Nations depends
upon America, the amount that can be sup-
plied depends not only upon the farmers,
but upon every one having available arable
space which can be utilized.

The results of the "War Garden" propa-
ganda and publicity last year were beyond
the expectations of the most optimistic.
Nearly every one who planted their back
yard and vacant lots last season was well
pleased with results obtained. A great many
produced not only enough to supply them
during the season, but had some to put
away for winter use. With production,
comes the need of conserving what is pro-
duced, in order that there may be a mini-
mum loss in waste. Therefore, to every
man, woman, and child comes the pleading
to save.

The hoarding of food for speculation is a
practice always unpatriotic, but the storing
of a reasonable home supply for family use
is a sensible precaution, and even has its
patriotic value, provided the food is kept
properly, and that none of it is wasted. If
every family would produce enough for their
own use during the year, it would leave a
much larger supply for those food-stuffs,
which are so essential, and needed so badly
for our "Sammies" and our Allies.

According to the best facts available,
there were 6,540,000 War Gardens in the
United States last year. They furnished
recreation and exercise for over twenty-five
million experts and amateurs. They fur-
nished society matrons with novel enter-
tainment, and the newspapers with much
live copy, and many pictures. They fur-
nished themes for many humorous articles
and jokes — besides a large crop of blisters,
sunburns, and aching backs. They produced
upwards of $350,000,000 worth of food, and
covered a million and a half acres. Not so
bad for the first year.

It is rumored that our Government is go-
ing to assess a special tax on all unused
arable land, which can be profitably culti-
vated, that is lying idle, producing only

weeds and unsightly appearances. This will
have a tendency to cause people to plant
more vacant lots and land than has been
planted in the past, thus producing more.

The War Garden offers an opportunity to
all; even the city matron and maid, with
only a few square feet of land, to do their
"bit" by planting what available space they
have. In planting our back yards, vacant
lots, blocks, and land, we not only do our
patriotic duty, and produce that which is of
material use to us, but we improve the ap-
pearance of our premises and the locality in
which we live. How much nicer it is to see
those things' growing which are so badly
needed and of so much use to mankind, than
to have weeds, the breeders of disease and
untidiness.

Not all of us will achieve success, even
on a ten by ten garden, but we can all prove
our patriotism by trying, and many who
tried for the first time last year were suc-
cessful, and, with the acquired experience,
should be more so this year. The real suc-
cess of the War Garden lies in the fact that
every lot or block planted means the releas-
ing of that much more land usually used in
producing vegetables for the growing of mil-
itary necessities, and every dollar’s worth of
vegetables consumed entails a proportionate
decrease in the amount of meat consumed.
This year we will see a greater enthusiasm
and a more complete campaign for War
Gardens. The Department of Agriculture,
which handled the publicity last year, is on
the job again this year and will have more
time, more money to devote to it, and more
to say on the subject before the season is
over.

Transportation is now taxed to its utmost
and, in some instances, beyond the capaci-
ties of the railroads; yet practically three-
fourths of the vegetables consumed in this
country are transported from one section of
the country to another before being used,
while fully one-half of these vegetables
could be grown in your own garden and
stored for your own use in your own cellar.

Let those of us who cannot go to the
"Front” prove our patriotism by utilizing
every foot of arable land at our command
in the production of some thing that will be
of material help in winning the struggle for
freedom of all people for all time. This is
not the time or place for "Shirkers," who in
reality are "Slackers." Prepare now to do
your share. If you have no available space
of your own, you can possibly secure some
from a neighbor who has more than they
can utilize, who will gladly let you have it.
Don’t be a parasite, living off the labors
of others. Get busy; produce something.
You will find no pleasure in life compares
with the joy of creation and production.

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ASPARAGUS

Sow an ounce of seed to 50 feet of row

Asparagus is one of the earliest and most delic-
ious of Spring Vegetables, and would be in univer-
sal use were it not for the mistaken idea that it is
difficult to grow. In reality, it can be grown very
easily and cheaply. A bed 15x50 feet, requiring
about 100 plants, should give an abundant supply
for the average family. Every one, having avail-
able space, should put in a bed for their use.

CL3 LTIJ RF The easiest way to obtain an
1 Asparagus bed is to set out

roots. It takes three years to produce a bearing
plant from the seed, but with good strong roots
(such as we grow and supply) a bearing bed can be
produced in two years.

Asparagus thrives best in a rich mellow soil, sup-
plied with a liberal amount of humus. An easy and
simple way to start the bed is to plow furrows 6 to
8 inches deep, and 3 to 4 feet apart, according to
the richness of the soil, then set the plants, which
should be at least one year old (two year old are
better) in the trench 12 to 18 inches apart, spread
the roots out well, and-eqyer with 2 to 3 inches of
soil. Cultivate shallow and frequently the first
season, and as soon as the stalks are dead in the
Fall remove them and cultivate the entire surface
of the bed to a depth of 3 or 4 inches, then very
early in the Spring to a depth of 2 or 3 inches.

If you wish to grow plants from seed, sow in
drills in the Spring, 12 to 18 inches apart in light,
rich soil, planting 15 to 20 seeds to each foot of
row.

PsliTIAffn A very early maturing and prolific
raimciiw variety, producing an abundance of
large, deep green shoots of best quality. Its uni-
formly large stalks remain tender longer than any
other variety, being in prime condition for several
days after coming through the ground. Is disease-
resistant; a heavy and sure cropper. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5e; oz„ 10c; %- lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Giant

Argenteuil

A popular French
Asparagus of
great merit. It is
very early, vigor-
ous and prolific,
growing large
and delicious
stalks. Is less lia-
ble to rust, has
large dark green
or purple tips,
making it one of
the best and most
attractive Aspara-
gus grown. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; (4-lb., 25c; lb.,
75c.

Conover’s

Colossal

This sort is one of
the largest and
most extensively
used green varie-
ties. Shoots,
bright green,
sometimes tinged
with purple at the
top, very tender,
and of the best
quality. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
3/4- lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Columbian

Mammoth

WhiteA. supe_

rior va-
riety of recent in-

troduction, surpassing all others in size, color and
yield, and commanding the highest prices in all
markets. Its large, white, thick stalks are unusu-
ally tender, succulent, and of delicious flavor. The
largest, most attractive, and best Aparagus on the
market. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; (4-lb., 25; lb.,

"/ ARTICHOKE

One ounce of Green Globe Seed will produce about
500 plants

^ voo n ^ jAho A favorite French Vegetable
^ * vw s i voooc grown for the undeveloped
flower-heads, which are cooked like Asparagus, and
make a very tender and most delicious vegetable.
Can be eaten with butter sauce or French dressing.
It is particularly adapted to the South, and warm
climates, where it is profitably grown for the
Northern markets. Like Asparagus, when once
planted it lasts for several years.

CULTURF The seed of Green Globe Arti-
^ w B choke can be sown in hot-beds

in February, and transplanted in permanent beds
in April or May, or can be sown outside during
April and May in rows 12 to 15 inches apart, and
one inch deep; thin out to about 4 inches apart.
The following Spring transplant to rows about 3
feet apart, and about 2 feet apart in the row. Pro-
tect in winter with leaves or manure. Postpaid:
Pkt., 20c; y2-oz., 30c; oz., 50c.

Jerusalem Artichoke

Jerusalem or Artichoke Root

400 to 500 pounds will plant an acre.

The Jerusalem Artichoke is distinct from the
Globe. It produces tubers like potatoes. Is cut,
planted and cultivated the same as potatoes. It is
a most excellent table vegetable for salads or
cooked and served same as new potatoes. The
Jerusalem Artichoke is grown more largely for hog
feed. Every Hog Raiser should grow them exten-
sively, as they are the cheapest and best hog feed
grown. When once planted and started, it will not
be necessary to dig and re-seed them, for if given
an opportunity the hogs will help themselves, al-
ways leaving enough roots in the ground to re-seed
it the next year. Not only are they valuable for
hogs, but an excellent food for cattle, sheep and
horses. Fed to milk cows, they are for the produc-
tion of milk, equal, if not superior, to bran. By
Express or Freight at purchaser’s expense: Lb.,

15c; 2 lbs., 25c; 100 lbs., $4.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post add 5c per pound for postage. Special
prices on larger quantities.

L TLI R S? Gut, plant and cultivate same as
v 5a I ysr\Gi potatoes. May remain in ground
all winter; not affected by cold weather. Account
not being able to secure sufficient stock in the past
to supply the demand, we are now growing our own
tubers on our Seed and Vegetable Farm, and will be
able to supply strictly fresh stock in any quantity
after March 15th, when the ground thaws so they
can be dug.

[I THE BURTON SEED CO. 15™ a market st. DENVER, COLa

BEANS

One pound will plant 50 feet of row; 60 pounds one acre in drills.

Pcucil Pod

For the fifth consecutive year the bean erop in Eastern States has been almost a failure, and prices
are higher than they have been for years. Eastern dealers are beginning to turn their attention to the
Western States for their supply of bean seed. Last year showed a large increase in the acreage planted
to beans in Colorado and adjoining states, and as a general rule the erop was good, with most satisfac-
tory prices.

A large portion of the tillable land of Colorado and adjoining states has proven well adapted to the
production of beans, and we predict that they will soon be one of the principal money crops of this sec-
tion, and we would advise our farmers to give this crop their serious consideration. We feel a keen in-
terest in this enterprise, and will gladly co-operate with growers in developing the industry, and dispos-
ing of their crop.

Fortunately for us we placed our last year’s bean contract In Colorado, and secured a good supply,
but with serious shortages throughout the country, we anticipate a very heavy demand, therefore advise
our customers to order early, and be sure of their supply.

CULTURE

Beans succeed best in warm,
sandy loam, enriched with
well-rotted manure. Should not be sown un-
til the ground is warm, and danger of frost is past.
Sow in drills 18 to 30 inches apart, 1 to 2 inches
deep, placing the beans 2 to 3 inches apart in the
drills; for succession, sow every two weeks. Cul-
tivate frequently, but shallow, and never when
vines are wet. The varieties we quote have proven
the best for our soil and climate.

large proportion of the crop earlier than other va-
rieties. This fact is of great value to market gar-
deners, and all who depend on being first in the
market. Dwarf bush growth, and very prolific.
This is one of the earliest. Pods 4 to 5 inches in
length, usually curved, quite round, meaty, brittle
and stringless, deep golden yellow, of excellent
flavor. Postpaid: Fkt., 5c; y2-Ib., 20c; lb., 35c; 10

lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or express
at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; %-lb., 15c; lb., 30c;
10 lbs., $2.50.

BUSH BEANS

Yellow Podded Varieties

Pencil Pod Wax

Sub - named “Shipper’s
Wax Pod.” This is the
most largely grown bean of the wax varieties;
grown almost exclusively by the market gardeners
for the shipping trade, as it seems to stand shipping
better than other varieties. Its beautiful, yellow,
straight pods are from 5 to 7 inches long, well
rounded, meaty and deeply saddle-backed. They
are always solid, brittle and nearly stringless. The
plants grow about 15 inches high, and are very pro-
ductive. We cannot recommend them too highly to
the market gardeners, and those desiring a wax
variety. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 20c; lb., 35c;

10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; %-lb., 15c;
lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Prolific German Black Wax

A well-known, popular variety. The most striking
feature of this variety is its habit of ripening a

Valentine Wax

This is the earliest wax
bean grown. It is re-
markably prolific, the vines being literally covered
with clear, yellow pods, which are as round as a
pencil, about the same size, and of good length.
Very tender and stringless. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

y4-li)., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered ship-
ped by freight or express at purchaser’s expense,
pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Round Pod Kidney WaxCrop £ailei1
Currie’s Rust Proof Black Wax

This variety is the nearest rust proof of any of the
beans. The vine is a vigorous grower and about
the hardiest of the wax varieties. A very early
variety, bearing an abundance of handsome j'-ellow
pods of excellent quality, similar in shape to the
Golden Wax, but longer, about 5 V2 to 6 inches in
length. This bean is one of the most popular wax
varieties for both the Market Gardener and the
home garden. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2-Ib., 20c; lb.,

35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y>-lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10
lbs., $2.50.

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Burpee’s Stringless^

Green Podded. One of the fine»t
extra early beans in cultivation. It
combines unusual hardiness, extreme
earliness, and wonderful productive-
ness. Pods of handsome appear-
ance, and finest quality. By re-
peated planting, pods may be had im
succession from Spring until killed
by heavy frost in the Fall. The pods
are rich green, round, straight,
meaty and broad .tender, brittle, of
the finest flavor. Always entirely
stringless, even when fully matured.
Postpaid : Pkt., 5c; %- lb., 20c; lb.,

35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped
by freight or express at purchaser’s
expense, pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 15c., lb., 30e;
10 lbs., $2.50.

Giant Stringless £0raaSa!

An exceptionally fine bean for either
home use or market. It ranks among
the earliest, yet in quality and pro-
ductiveness it has no superior. The
vines are strong; the pods are long,
5% to 6 y2 inches, round. Very meaty,
perfectly stringless, and are borne
continuously for weeks. It is a few
days later than Burpee’s Stringless,
Green Pod, and makes an excellent
substitute or succession for it when
sown at the same time. Postpaid*
Pkt., 5c; %- lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lb».,
spo.uu. ±1 uiuered shipped by freight or express at
purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 15c; lb., 30«; 1#
lbs., $2.50.

i Improved Golden Wax £ari” ™ri2t£

and heavy cropper. Vines of vigorous, bushy
growth, with good rust-resisting nature. The pods
are golden yellow, fleshy and solid, brittle, waxy
texture, and have an exquisitely rich butter flavor;
excellent for home and market garden. May be
sown any time to late summer with assurance of a
good crop. Postpaid:. .Pkt., 5c; yz-lb., 20c; lb., 35c
10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y^-lb., 15c;
lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

PAfnooo lA/ov Pods slender, round, light
u WtfcaA g-olden-yellow wax, 5 to 6
inches long, very meaty and brittle. One of the
best early varieties, and popular with the garden-
ers. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs.,

$3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or express at
purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 15c; lb., 30c;
10 lbs., $2.50.

Davis’ White Way A very hardy and

wav,a WVeSA productive variety of

wax podded beans. It is very early and peculiar for
its even maturity and its uniformly large, straight,
clear yellow, symmetrical and attractive pods. The
beans are white and make excellent shell beans for
winter use. Valuable for home use and market
gardeners. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 20c; lb., 35c;

10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y4-lb., 20c;
lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Wardwell’s Kidney Wax *1?”ae“e£

ive; one of the handsomest wax podded beans.
Pods long, broad, nearly straight, brittle, stringless,
and of a delicate waxy yellow, very attractive. A‘
favorite, not only for shipping, but for the home
garden. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10

lbs., $3.25. If ordered shipped by freight or express
at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y4-lb., 20c; lb., 30c;
10 lbs., $2.75.

BUSH BEANS

Green Podded Varieties
Extra Early Refugee or 1 000 to 1

An extra early, green podded sort; furnish round,
fleshy pods, slightly curved, of medium size, and
fine quality. A most excellent bean for the early
markets and stands shipment well. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; y2-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. If ordered
shipped by freight or express at purchaser’s ex-
pense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

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I Sub-named “Shippers’ Green

kVllglvliVVif Pod.” An early variety, produc-
ing- long, fleshy, green pods, which are tender
brittle, and stringless when young. Flavor delic-
ious. Plants very
prolific. This is a
favorite with the
shippers, usually com-
manding a premium
over other varities.
Should be grown more
largely by the gar-
deners. P o st p a i d :
Pkt., 5c; %-Ib., 30c;
lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00.
If ordered shipped by
freight or express at
purchaser’s expense,
pkt., 5c; %-lb., 15c;
lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Full

Measure

Longfellow

A new main crop va-
riety of great merit
and productiveness.
It is medium early.
Pods long, round and
meaty, stringless, of
excellent quality. We
consider Full Meas-
ure, Green Podded
Bean, equal in every
way to Burpee’s
S t r i n g 1 ess, Green
Pod, and of better
color, and shipping
qualities. We planted
90 pounds of Full
Measure beans on
our Farm last year,
began picking green
beans within 60 days
from date of plant-
ing, picked 10,000
pounds of green
beans from the patch,
and then harvested
over a ton of dry
beans for seed pur-
poses. We cannot
recommend Full
Measure too highly.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

If ordered shipped by freight or express at purchas-
er’s expense, pkt., 5c; y2-lh., 15c; lb., 30; 10 lbs.,
$2.50.

The Plant is very handsome, of
UUUlllllUl sturdy growth, practically immune
to rust. It is very hardy, prolific and early. The
pods are of immense size, rich green, thick, broad,
extra long, solid, meaty, tender, and entirely free
from strings. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; Mr-lb., 20c; lb.,

35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or
express at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; %-lb., 15c;
lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Hopkins’ Earliest RedValentine

One of the earliest and most prolific, round, green
podded beans. Comes into bearing earlier than t’^e
old stock of Valentines. Is a wonderful producer,
and a perfect shipper. It will remain in perfect
condition nearly two weeks after picking. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

If ordered shipped by freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10
lbs., $2.50.

Early Yellow Six Weeks Erexentpr°a

early, very hardy, pods are long, straight and hand-
some. A fine shipper. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2~\h.,

20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by
freight or express at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c;
y2- lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

T. B. Snead, Clearmont, Wyo.: Tbe Tepary Beans

bought of you grew' a crop on dry land after the
rains were over. I have the best -dry land crop of
New Marquis Wheat I know- of in the county. It
yielded 20 to 25 bushels to the acre. The Swndley
Corn did well also. All the above seeds I bought
of you.

Dwarf Horticultural (?<alian Bean8-) A

1 ■ ■ vi fciwuiLui “ 1 vigorous grower,
with large green pods, splashed with carmine. Ex-
cellent either as snaps in the green state, shelled
green or dry. They become fit for use as green
shelled beans very early, and in this condition the
beans are very large, and easily shelled. Our stock
is entirely stringless, and a great favorite with gar-
deners. It brings the top prices in the market.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y>-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00.
If ordered shipped by freight or express at purchas-
er’s expense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs
$2.50.

POLE BEANS

Lazy Wife’s Pole Bean ?^v6or*eanoflii

Pole Beans. The pods of medium dark-green color,
broad and thick, very fleshy and entirely stringless.
The pods retain their rich, tender, and stringless
qualities until nearly ripe, and at all stages are
peculiarly luscious. Each pod contains from 6 to
8 round, white beans, which make excellent winter
shell beans. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 20c; lb.,

35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or
express at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 15c;
lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

White Dutch Case

If niff* Early, very productive,
rvilllC fjne flavor, good as a
snap bean, or shelled for winter
use. Excellent cornfield variety.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2-\h., 20c; lb.,

35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped
by freight or express at purchaser’s
expense, pkt., 5c; y2-l b., 15c; lb., 30c;
10 lbs., $2.50.

Mrs. W. P. Scott, Laramie, Wyo.: The seeds I got

from you were very satisfactory and you surely
sent them promptly. Tbe pencil pod beans were the
nicest beans I have ever had.

Kentucky Wonder

An old favorite, with long, fleshy,
deep, saddle-backed pods. Very pro-
lific, producing an abundance of
fine, crisp, stringless beans until late
in the season. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

y2- lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If
ordered shipped by freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense, pkt.,
5c; y2-lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

White Creaseback

One of the earliest and at the same
time one of the most productive Pole
Beans, bearing round, fleshy, green
pods in large clusters. The seeds are
pure white, and make an excellent
shell bean for winter use. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs.,
$3.00. If ordered shipped by freight
or express at purchaser’s expense,
pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 15c; lb., 30; 10 lbs.,
$2.50.

Scarlet Runner 2Lya‘

ornamental climber, but edible, and
may be cooked in same manner as
other snap beans, or used as a shell
bean. The vine is graceful; flowers
are a brilliant scarlet, and the beans
are of excellent quality. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 20c; lb., 35c. If or-
dered shipped by fieight or express
at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y2-
lb., 15c; lb., 30c.

Kentucky

Wonder

f TftE MAIL ORDER SEED rtQUSE OF THE WEST \

LIMA BEANS

Colorado Butter Beans Jtrh,^y Ve.t-

ern bean of the Lima family. The bean is round
and oblong, similar in shape to the Dwarf Horticul-
tural, only three to four times as large, with the
peculiar flavor, and cooking qualities of the lima,
and may be cooked green or shelled, but is usea
mostly shelled. It is a pole bean, the vine often
running 10 to 12 feet in length, and is very prolific.
We can cheerfully recommend it as being decidedly
the best Lima Bean for the West. Give it a trial.
You will be more than pleased. Postpaid: Pkt.,

5e; y2- lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered
shipped by freight or express at purchasers ex-
pense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 15c; lb., 30e; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Burpee’s Bush Lima 2riS$

climbing Lima. The bushes grow 18 to 20 inches
high, of stout and erect growth. It is an immense

yielder and of luscious flavor. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

^4-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped
by freight or express at purchaser’s expense, pkt„

5c; y2- lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Henderson’s Bush Lima ^Vbus*

Limas. It is small in size, but of high table merit,
and in favor with housekeepers on account of its
delicious flavor, and great productiveness. It bears
until frost, and a small patch will supply a family.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00.
If ordered shipped by freight or express at purchas-
er’s expense, pkt., 5c; ^-lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs.,
$2.50.

Broad Windsor stalk erect, strong and
BrudU wwmuaur shrubby. The bean is
large, broad and flat. Should be planted early, and
is best green shelled. An English variety. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 10 lbs, $3.50. If

ordered shipped by freight or express at purchas-
er’s expense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs.,
$3.00.

One ounce will sow 50 feet of row. Five to six pounds for an acre.

All of our Beet Seed are grown in France for us under contract by experienced growers from carefully
selected, full-grown roots, uniform in size, shape and color. France excels the world in the production of
beet seed, in fact in all kinds of root seed, as the soil and climate are specially adapted to them.

American grown seed are not dependable, as they soon lose their color, shape and productiveness. We
do not handle any but French grown seed, which, we know is all right, and will not disappoint. If yon
want the best, send us your order, and you will receive French grown seed.

^111 TMPC The soil best suited for beets is ^ ET ry\m4i n An improvement on

WWbil rich, sandy loam, thoroughly vlU&Uy » EgyplIsSIl Extra Early Egypt-

mixed with manure. If wanted very early, sow in ian, being as early, but a more desirable shape,

hotbeds, and transplant, but for main crops, sow in color and quality. It is very sweet and tender, and

May or June in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, 1 inch a most valuable sort for early market, as it is ready-

deep. When the plants are 3 or 4 inches high, thin before any other beet of equal quality. Postpaid:

out to about 4 inches apart, and keep free from Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

weeds by frequent cultivation.

Extra Early Egyptian.

Early Blood.

EahI w PmIs moa Extra early, smooth, blood-
bVtips^ red roots. Popular both for
market and home garden; grown exclusively for
bunching. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c: ^-lb., 50c;
lb., $1.50.

Extra Early Egyptian Flat Jehr ®

best variety for forcing and excellent for first early
crop out of doors, being very early, with small
tops, making it a very desirable bunching sort. The
roots are of good size, round and distinctly flat on
the bottom. Flesh dark red, zoned with lighter
shade, crisp and tender. Our stock of seed of this
variety is French grown, and true to name and
description. Some of our best and most particular
customers claim that this is the best and most per-
fect beet on the market. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; % -lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

Improved Early Blood Turnip

This splendid beet is nearly as early as Extra Early
Egyptian, and greatly surpasses that variety In
flavor. The color is a rich dark-red, shape globular.
It is free from side or fibrous roots, being always
smooth. It is excellent for forcing for a Main
Spring or Summer crop, or for use in Winter, as It
is a good keeper. It always cooks and cuts a rich,
dark-red blood. Is tender, crisp, and sweet, and is
in every way one of the best varieties for the
market or home gardener. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; %-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

PpH This is the best beet

fijeiroEi uarK rcea for the market and

home garden on account of its uniform shape, and
rich color, making it the most desirable for table
use. Tops small, erect in growth, roots medium
size, globular, and nearly round, smooth and a dark
red color. Flesh is deep Vermillion red, zoned with
a lighter shade of the same color. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; yi-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

Swiss Chard

SUGAR BEETS

Sow from 6 to 12 pounds per acre.

Detroit Dark Red.

Swiss

Chard

Giant Lncullu*.

The largest and
best variety of
Swiss Chard. Seed
sown early in the
Spring will pro-
duce plants quick-
ly, from which the
light-colo red, thick
mid-ribs of the
leaves may be cut
down to the
ground, new
growthwill quick-
ly succeed it,
which may in turn
be gathered. If the
plants are allowed
to grow on, an
abundance of
large, curly leaves
may be obtained
which make excel-
lent greens. No
garden is complete
without Swiss
Chard, and the
grower will be
amply rewarded
by giving it at
least a s ma 1 1
space in the gar-
den. Postpaid:
Pks., 5c; oz., 15c;
%-lb., 50c; lb.,

$1.50.

Farmers are just beginning to realize the Import-
ance of Sugar Beets for stock feeding, and the acre-
age is being increased yearly.

Vilmorin’s Improved White

richest in sugar contents. It will do better on new
lands than any other. Suffers less from excess of
nitrogen, and will keep the best. Tops of medium
size, with smooth, bright green leaves. By Parcel
Post, prepaid: Pkt., 5c; y2-lh., 50c; lb., 90c; 10 lbs.,

$8.50. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense,
pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 45c; lb., 85c; 10 lbs., $8.00.

\A/hifn Pod Tnn French. This is one of
wmie neu I up the earliest and best of
of the Feeding Sugar Beets of the half-long va-
riety; it grows a little out of the ground, is a very
large cropper, producing about 20 tons to the acre,
containing from 10 to 12 V2 per cent of sugar. On
this account it is preferable for feeding purposes to
the mangels, as it contains from 2 to 4 per cent
more saccharine. Give it a trial. By Parcel Post,
postpaid: Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 50c; lb., 90c; 10 lbs., $8.50.
By freight or express at purchaser’s expense, pkt.,
5c; 14- lb., 45c; lb., 85c; 10 lbs., $8.00.

splendid sugar
beet is one of the
greatest milk-producing roots known. In shape It
is conical, straight, even, quite large at the head,
and readily tapering. While the yield is perhaps
not equal to the largest mangel, yet every stock-
raiser should plant liberally of this fine sort. Con-
tains the greatest amount of sugar of any. By
Parcel Post, postpaid: Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 50c; lb., 90c;

10 lbs., $8.50. By freight or express at purchaser's
expense, pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 45c; lb., 85c; 10 lbs., $8.00.

I 9 I m norm I Especially good for stock
LacinU S imperial feeding. Smooth, fine-
grained, and very sweet. By Parcel Post, postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; y^-lb., 50c; lb., 90c; 10 lbs., $8.50. By

freight or express at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c;
y^-lb., 45c; lb. 85c ; 10 lbs., $8.00.

Klein Wanzleben This

G. H. Sherlock, 2617 W. 34th Ave., Denver: I beg

to say that I grew 25 acres of garden near Denver
this year and I never was so well pleased in regard
to seeds as I am this year for the reason I bought
most of my seeds from your house, and in every
case I found them true to name and every seed a
grower when properly handled by my gardener.

Mangel Wurtzel Beets

Mangels are the most important of all root crops
for stock feeding purposes, as has been proven by
many State Experimental Stations, and by thou-
sands of prosperous dairymen and stock-growers,
who feed them largely. No crop pays better for

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the stockman to grow than Mangel Wurtzel Beets.
The value of these for stock feeding cannot be
over-estimated. The results from their use are
wonderful, as is clearly shown in the improved
health and condition of the animals to which they

I are fed, the increased yield of milk in the cows, and
the great saving of hay. When the fact is con-
sidered that 50 tons of mangels can be grown on a
single acre at a small expense, the wonder is that
every farmer does not grow them. The owner of
even one or two cows should grow them in suffic-
ient quantity to provide fresh food in Winter, when
green food is not obtainable. They are as important
to the dairy and stock man of this country as corn
is to the hog-raiser of Kansas and Nebraska. If
you have never grown them, give them a trial this
season ; you will find them a profitable crop.

Mangel Wurtzel seed ■ are very scarce and high.
Holland and Denmark, the two countries growing
them most extensively, have placed an embargo on
them, preventing their exportation during the
World War, thereby cutting off our principal source
of supply. We fortunately placed the larger portion
of our contract orders for them last season In Eng-
land, and secured a fairly good stock of all varieties
quoted. The demand for these seeds is increasing
rapidly yearly, and with the limited supply avail-
able doubt there being enough stock in the country
to supply the demand, and urge buyers to plaee
their orders early, or they may be disappointed in
getting them.

Mangels require a deep soil in
order to do well. Sow from
April until June in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart,
and thin to 8 to 12 inches apart. If you prefer
large Mangels, thin to 12 inches apart; if medium
size wanted, thin to about 8 inches apart, and
cultivate same as sugar beets. Sow 6 to 12 pounds
to the acre, according to width of rows.

Danish

Sludstrup

This most wonder-
ful Mangel has
been awarded a
first-class certifi-
cate several times
by the Danish
government, the
highest honor in
Denmark, where
Mangels are as
important to the
farmer as corn is
here. Sludstrup is
considered the
best of all man-
gels. It produces
the heaviest ton-
nage and contains
the largest per
cent of nutriment
of any mangel on
the market today.
In color it is red-
dish yellow, and of
a distinct type. It
is very hardy,
grows well above
ground, and is
easily harvested.
Our seed is im-
ported direct from
one of the best
European grow-
ers. By Parcel
Post, Postpaid:
Pkt.,5c; y2- lb., 50c;
lb., 90c ; 10 lbs.,

$8.50. By freight
or express at pur-
chaser’s expense:
Pkt., 5c; %-lb„

45c; lb., 85c; 10

lbs., $8.00.

Danish Sludstrup.

Giant Feeding Half Sugar Beet

anr I By careful breeding, there has

caiiu ivisiHgvi been developed a Half Sugar
Beet and Man-
gel, which is
much more
va 1 u a b 1 e for
feeding p u r -
poses than the
old sorts. This
magn if i c e n t
Mangel Wurt-
zel Beet, while
producing
nearly as large
a yield of roots
as the most
prolific Mangel,
supplies a
much higher
nutritive value
The roots for
feeding pur-
poses being re-
ally more valu-
able, pound for
pound, than
those of the
best strains of
Sugar Beets,
and the yield
under favor-
able conditions
being more
than double.

The roots grow
partly out of
the ground,
and because of
this and their
shape, the crop
can be easily
harvested. We
can recommend
this as one of
the very best
for feeding
purposes, and
are certain
those who
grow it will be
more than
pleased with
results. By
Parcel Post,

Postpaid : Pkt.,

5e; 14 -lb., 50c;
lb., 90c; 10 lbs.,

$8.50. By fr’g’t.
or express at
purchasers ex-
pense, pkt., 5c; 14-lb

Giant Feeding Sugar Beet, or
Half Sugar Mangel

45c; lb., 85c; 10 lbs., $8.00.

Improved Golden TankardylTiow-

fleshed mangel. The roots are of large diameter,
tapering quickly at the bottom, which is quite
broad, with only a small tap root. It grows largely
above the soil, and is easily harvested. It yields
an immense crop on good land. This is one of the
best of all Mangels for stock feeding. By Parcel
Post, Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 50c; lb., 90c; 10 lbs.,
$8.50. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense,
Pkt., 5 b; yz- lb., 45e; lb., 85c; 10 lbs., $8.00.

Wlammoth Long Red g?»‘es uanr?fo Sg

straight, and well formed, considerably thicker, and
deeper colored than the common sort, with smaller
top. Dark foliage, with skin bright red; flesh
white, veined with rose pink. Boots solid, attain-
ing a large size. Produces an enormous bulk and ton-
nage. By Parcel Post, Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2- lb„
50c; lb., 90c; 10 lbs., $8.50. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 45c; lb., 85c; 10
lbs., $8.00.

Mrs. Walter A. Ross, Plaeerville, Colo.: I want

to thank you for the lovely garden and flowers I
raised this year (1917). Everyone complimented
me on my loVely garden and such flowers and
sweet peas — were the loveliest I ever did raise.
They were all from Burton’s Seeds.

iTtHE BURTON SEED CO. 15th & market st. DENVER.COIO. V ~

CABBAGE

Sow one ounce of seed for 3,000 plants; four ounces for one aere.

For Cabbage Seed, Cabbage Plants and Cabbage Information We

Are Headquarters

The European Cabbage Seed crop was nearly a complete failure last year, consequently stock is
scarce and prices high, and they will continue scarce and high until the war is over, and labor conditions
better.

Colorado now ranks as one of the largest cabbage growing states of the country.- Thousands of car
loads are grown and shipped annually from the state to Southern and Eastern markets, where our irrigated
stock commands a premium over non-irrigatcd stock from other sections. Our cool nights, rich soil, and
irrigated system enable us to grow a better quality, and larger tonnage per acre than can be grown in
non-irrigated districts, south or east. Cabbage is one of the most profitable and inexpensive crops the
farmer can grow’, and on an average is more remunerative and less expensive than Sugar Beets. By plant-
ing both early and late varieties the entire crop can be easily handled without additional help, as is
necessary with beets. We plant and grow each year, regardless of price, 50 acres of cabbage on our

Vegetable Farm, and have kept a detailed account of what we received for it each year, and find for the

eleven years passed it has averaged us <J0 cents per cwt., which can readily be seen is much better than
we could have realized from Sugar Beets, as the tonnage of each per acre is about the same, therefore,
we can from actual experience advise farmers, who have suitable soil, not too far from loading stations,
to plant what cabbage he can reasonably well handle each year, and continue it for ten years, when he
will find it has been one of his most profitable money crops. Coming in ahead of his heavy Fall work,
and when he usually needs cjjsh badly.

We are the largest growers and shippers of cabbage in the State, shipping hundreds of cars annually.
We have tested and tried out on our Vegetable Farm every standard type of cabbage grown in this and
foreign countries, and the varieties listed herein are the ones we have found to be best adapted to this
territory. We have also found that European seed grown in Denmark and Holland give better results
and satisfaction than seed grown in this country, therefore, we handle only European Seed, and have

them grown for us in Denmark and Holland under contract by specialists whose seeds we can depend

upon, and guarantee to our customers. TRY THEM; they are true to name and description, and the best
that money, skill and labor can produce.

LTURF To S'row cabbage successfully,
fl first secure good seed, as the

quality of the seed used is of the greatest import-
ance. No satisfactory results can be obtained where
poor seed is planted. A heavy, moist, rich loam is
most suitable. The ground should be well fertilized,
deeply plowed, (Fall plowed if possible,) with
frequent and thorough cultivation.

For early use, sow seeds of the early varieties in
hotbeds, the latter part of January, or first of
February. For second early, sow in hotbeds in
March and April. For late caboage, sow out of
doors the latter part of April or the first of May.

It is important that plants be set down to the first
leaf, so that the stem may not be injured in case
of frost. Be careful not to cover the heart of the
plant. As they advance in growth, draw a little
earth to the plants until they begin to head.

Early Winnigstadt ™st lsp0pu?ar0Vahr-

ieties with market gardeners and growers for the
shipping trade. There is no early variety that
heads with greater certainty, more solid, or stands
shipping better than our Early Winnigstadt. The
heads are good size, cone shaped, broad at the
base, with twisted top. Unlike other early varie-
ties Winnigstadt is a sure and heavy cropper even
when planted late. Many who grow for the ship-

ping trade plant it for their main crop, as it usu-
ally commands a premium over the larger, loose
headed varieties. If growing for the shipping trade :
and your soil is very rich, this variety should be
grown. It can be planted closer together than the
larger varieties, thereby growing as large a ton-
nage per acre. Growers of this variety are always
able to dispose of it without trouble, while those
who grow the larger, loose-headed varieties some-
times have trouble in disposing of it. Our Win-
nigstadt seed is grown under contract for us in
Denmark, and the seed we are offering is the same
that we plant on our Vegetable Farm, where we
harvested 15 tons per acre last year. We cannot
recommend it too highl)^, and urge growers to grow
it more largely. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 14-lb.,
$1.00; lb., $3.50.

Copenhagen Market

large, round heads very early in the season, about
as early as Jersey Wakefield. It is short stemmed,
producing heads almost on the ground; leaves light
green, medium size, and always tightly folded over
the head. The plants, therefore, may be set closer
together than most other early varieties. We can
recommend Copenhagen Market as one of the best
early varieties for medium to light soils, but on
rich, heavy soils it grows so large that shippers
will not buy it when smaller, more compact stock
is obtainable. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; os., 50c; *4 -lb.,

$2.00 ; y2-lb., $3.75; lb., $7.00.

Middle Stem

Tall Stem

DANISH ROUND HEAD HOLLANDER CABBAGES

The above are actual photographs taken from the three different types of Danish Round Head Cabbages
grown on The Burton Seed and Vegetable Farm, from Seed of our Specially Selected Danish-Grown Stock.

Danish Round Head, Short
Stemmed Hollander

is the most popular of all late varieties for Fall
and Winter use. The seed we offer was grown on
Amagar Island, Denmark, and is not only genuine,
but also of the highest standard of quality. It is
an earlier, shorter stemmed, improved strain of the
Danish Ball Head. The heads are the right market
size, not too large, very solid and heavy, weighing
fully a fourth more than other varieties of equal
size. The inner leaves blanch almost white, are
sweet flavored, crisp and tender. It is less liable
to blight, and makes vigorous growth, even in hot
weather. We grow it largely as a second early
crop, as we have found that by planting it early
we can secure a heavier tonnage and better quality
than from any other cabbage, as it is hardier, and
less troubled by insects than other varieties. When
planted in April, it is ready to harvest in August.
For the best quality, best yielding, best keeping,
best shipping, best selling cabbage, grow Burton’s
Selected Strain of Danish Round Head. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; %-lb., $1.65; lb., $6.00.

Danish Ball Head, Tall Stemmed

I50! 9 1 2* EU Hi p Direct from Denmark. Burton’s

nUIadliytirB Genuine Denmark Grown Danish
Ball Head Cabbage is without a superior as a
heavy, solid, long-keeping variety. It is the best
shipping cabbage grown, has very few outer
leaves, which admits of close planting. It is med-
ium size, fine grain, crisp and tender, with but
little waste. It grows well on all soils, is particu-
larly adapted to wet, heavy soil, as it is less liable
to blight, rot and black heart on such soil than the
short stemmed varieties. In popularity, it is next
to Burton’s Selected Strain of Danish Round Head.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; *4-lh., $1.65; lb., 6.00.

Danish Round Head, Middle

GiAiM The Danish Round Head, Middle Stem, is

a cross between the Danish Round Head,
Short Stem, and the Danish Ball Head, Long Stem,
being more nearly the shape and size of the Short
Stem. For several years we have had calls for this
cabbage, and are more than pleased to be able to
supply it this season. It is much more easily cul-

The Sketches Below Show Comporatlve Sizes an d Shapes of the Principal Cabbages Grown Here.

Jersey Charleston Wlnnfg-
Wakefield Wakefield stadt

Market

Danish Round
Head

BURTON SEED CO. 15™ & market st. DENVER, COLO'

Enkhulzen

tivated and harvested than the Short Stem, and
does not have the ungainly long stalk that often
can be grown with assurance it will equal in
than the Short Stem, and yields about the same
tonnage. Our seed of Middle Stem is grown in
Denmark by the same cabbage specialists who
grow our Short and Tall Stem varieties for us, and
can be grown with assurance. It will equal in
quality and yield either the Short or Tall Stem va-
rieties. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; *4 -lb., $1.65;

lb., $6.00.

Fll fftnoan Same as Copenhagen

turupcdll mdriVCL Market. Sub-named
to appear as special strain.

PnkhniTon A comparatively new cabbage
blllUIUI4CII from Holland. It has met with
exceptional popularity on account of its earliness,
sureness to head and fine keeping qualities. It is
exceedingly tender, fine grained and, as a cropper,
no early cabbage will approach it. It is very
dwarf and compact, allowing of close planting.
Head, fine ball-shaped and with but few outside
leaves. Size ideal for marketing. We recommend
it as the best second early cabbage. It is especially
valuable for high, dry land, producing good size
heads where other varieties would fail. Our seed
of this variety was imported by us direct from Hol-
land from the originator of this most satisfactory
Summer Cabbage. Enkhuizen is decidedly the heav-
iest cropper of any of the Summer Cabbages, fre-
quently yielding as much per acre as our famous
Danish Round Head, and can be planted much later,
and yet make a good crop. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz .,
45c; %-lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00.

^ vncc This is a cross between Win-
a nigstadt and Flat Dutch

cabbage, possessing the good qualities of both. It
was originated at Greeley, Colo., about 20 years
ago by a man named Scott, and since has been im-
proved until it is now one of the best second early
and fall varieties. It is a sure header, the most
prolific and most largely grown cabbage in the
Greeley District, and for the past few years has
been grown successfully and largely in California,
where it is fast becoming very popular. Scott’s
Cross produces a round, medium-sized, solid head,
similar in shape to our Famous Danish Round
Head. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 45c; %-Ib, $1.75;
lb., $6.00.

Early Jersey Wakefield ^ ‘eJi!

iest of all the early cabbages, and the variety most
largely grown for extra early marketing. Its ex-
ceeding hardiness, not only to resist cold and other
unfavorable conditions, make it the surest and
best variety for extra early planting. It is conical
in shape, good size, sure header, with but few out-
side leaves. The favorite early cabbage with mar-
ket gardeners. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; %-lb.,

$1.00; lb., $3.50.

Michael Anderson, Newton, Utah: The seeds I

hongbt was the best I have planted for some time.

C o pi w O m u | M ^ An extra early flat heading
Ijr ■■■g variety, which has become

popular on account of its earliness. The heads are
very solid and shapely, and as it makes quickly
may be marketed very early, enabling the grower
to realize fancy prices. The quality is excellent,
tender and of fine flavor. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

35c; %-lb., $1.00; lb.. $3.50.

Caylw Qiimmot' This is a very Popular
&**■ oummer variety with market gar-
deners throughout the country. It forms large,
solid, round, flattened heads of excellent quality,
tender and sweet. The heads average double the
size of the Jersey Wakefield, and matures only ten
or twelve days later. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c;

*4-Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Henderson’s Succession did VoW

whether grown for medium early, midsummer or
late crop. The heads are large, hard, solid and of
fine quality. A fine variety for summer or winter
use. One of the surest varieties to make a crop un-
der all conditions, and does well in all seasons, no
matter when planted. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c;

14-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Early Dwarf Flat Dutch lent second

early variety, producing large, solid, round heads,
flattened on top, tender and fine grained. Highly
valued for its quality and ability to resist heat.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; %-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Large Late Drumhead winter c a b -

bage; recommended for its fine, large, deep, solid,
heavy and long-keeping heads. Has few outer
leaves. Especially good for winter storage, or
shipping long distance. Postpaid: Pkt., 5; oz., 35c;
i/4 -lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

CiiHohAoH Heads are large, round, flattened,
OUiCIICdU uniform, very hard, firm and
sweet, and average from 10 to 15 pounds each. Cer-
tain to head, a good shipper and a fine keeper.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; %- lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Premium Late Flat Dutch

varieties, this large heading sort is the most pop-
ular. No other cabbage of this class is so univers-
ally planted. It is a low-growing variety, heads
large, bluish green, round, solid, broad and flat on
top. A sure header and a good keeper. Most
popular cabbage for kraut purposes. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 14 -lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Large Red Drumhead SS»isrwRo»nd

Head. This new red cabbage originated in Den-
mark, and is considered one of the best strains
introduced. Plants are strong and compact in
growth, producing dark red, round, solid heads of
large size, equally as hard and handsome in appear-
ance as our famous Danish Ball Head. The red
color extends to the center of each head, making
it a valuable sort for home garden, market or pick-
ling. Best imported Danish grown seeds. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; *4 -lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

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CELERY CABBAGE
or CELERY
LETTUCE

Charleston Wakefield

Charleston Wakefield whicifXLVn"

is larger and a little later than the Early Jersey
Wakefield, the head being fully as solid, but less
pointed and considerably larger. Postpaid: Pkt.,

5c; oz., 35c; i/i-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Mammoth Red Rock ggi®

highly recommended, hard as a rock. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz„ 35c; %-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Drumhead Savoy

Drumhead Savoy Tery ?ES

I quality; leaves very much crinkled. One of the
. very best of the Savoy type. The flavor is very
much improved by a light frost. Postpaid: Pkt.,
i 5c; oz., 35c; M-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

De Witt Trotter, Goshen, Utah: Will say your

seed gave good satisfaction. During our local ex-
hibit of products we received second prize on Dan-
ish Ball Head Cabbage and first prize on White
Portugal or Silver Skin Onions.

Celery Cabbage

This novelty is a combination of celery, lettuce
and cabbage, and is called Celery Cabbage, al-
though it should be called Celery Lettuce, as it re-
sembles and tastes more like lettuce than cabbage.
This new novelty has created quite a sensation in
the East, where it has been grown for several
years passed. Celery Cabbage may be cut while
young and used as greens, or like lettuce used as a
salad, but the most popular method is to tie the
leaves as you do endive and cauliflower, blanch
the inner leaves, and serve as you do celery. In
this way it is most delicious and appetizing. It is
very hardy, and a strong grower, resembling in
appearance Co’s Lettuce. It is easily grown ; may
be sown in the open and cultivated as lettuce, or
plants may be grown in hotbeds and transplanted
as cabbage. It should not be grown as thick as
lettuce, as it grows larger than celery. Every
gardener should by all means try this new veget-
able. It is both appetizing and attractive, and we
predict success for it. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; %-oz.,
25c; oz., 40c; *4 -lb., $1.25.

gfBRUSSELS SPROUTS

A species of the cabbage family, which produces
miniature heads from the sides of the stalks. These
heads are a great delicacy, boiled in the same way
as cauliflower. The seed should be sown about the
middle of May in seed beds. Ready for use late in
the Autumn after the early frost.

Brussels Sprouts are highly valued in all
European countries, but are not generally appre-
ciated here.. Thousands of native Americans have
never tried them, and do not know what palatable
and nutritious vegetables they are. They should
be in every garden.

| HuiaKf The most useful vari-

improvea uwan ety> Piants grow

to 3 feet high, very hardy, and giving compact,
round sprouts of large size, and good quality.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; *4- lb„ $1.50; lb„ $5.00.

Chautenay

Danver’a Half Long

Danver’s Half- Long |heen ebreaV cro°Pr

Will yield most per acre, and most profitable for
market gardeners. It is grown largely everywhere
on account of its great productiveness and adapt-
ability to all classes of soil. Tops medium size,
roots deep orange, tapering uniformly to a blunt
point, stump rooted, smooth and handsome; flesh
sweet, crisp and tender. Although of medium
length it gives the largest yield of any carrot. It is
second to none. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ©z., 15c; 14-lh.,
50c; lb., $1.75.

r'Avolocc A fine, half-long, early carrot, med-
vUicICdd jum sized, even shaped, and very
productive. Blunt base and small tap root. The
flesh is a rich orange red, finely grained, and very
free from the woody yellow heart or core usually
found in most red-fleshed carrots. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; oz„ 15c; *4-lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

N ante’s Half- Long g "“iMtV1"'."

handsomest in shape of the medium-sized sorts,
sweet, fine flavored, almost without a core, very
fine grained, excellent for home and market garden
and bunching purposes. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; o*., 15c;
V4 -lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

CARROTS

One ounce to every 100 feet of drills; 3 to 4 pounds
per acre.

Carrots are not appreciated as they should be.
Their table qualities are excellent, and as a food
for stock they are surpassed by few root crops.
The larger varieties produce large crops, and are
relished by all kinds of stock. They are especially
valuable when fed to dairy cows, producing an in-
creased flow of rich milk, imparting a beautiful
golden-yellow to the butter.

Carrot seed are very scarce and high priced. We,
however, managed to secure good stocks of all
varieties we list, and are able to supply any reason-
able quantities of them.

Of carrots we handle only the French-grown
seed, as stock grown from American Seed soon
loses its color, flavor, shape and productiveness.
French seed is very scarce this season. Better order
early, and be sure of getting your supply.
(P'SJLTURE Like other root crops, it flour-
h ishes best in a well enriched,

sandy soil, deeply tilled, and if plowed the Fall be-
fore, so much the better. Sow in early Spring in
drills 12 to 18 inches apart, finally thinning the
plants to about 3 or 4 inches apart.

Chanionau Very productive, medium early,
VlldlllCIlaj and Qf excellent quality; tops
medium size, neck small, roots thick, 5V2 to 6 inches
in length, uniformly half-long, but stump rooted,
and tapering slightly, smooth, deep orange red in
color. Flesh very crisp and tender. One of the best
in quality for the market and home garden. Its
great productiveness and ease with which it can be
harvested make it very desirable as a field sort.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ©z., 15c; !4-lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

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Oxheart or Guerande p“npuaa?

carrot is intermediate as to length between the
half-long varieties (such as Danvers) and the
Scarlet Horn Carrots, but is much thicker than the
latter, being, at the top, from 4 to 5 inches in
diameter. Flesh bright orange, fine grained and
sweet. It is of very fine quality for table use, and
equally good for stock. Where other sorts require
digging, Oxheart can be easily pulled, making it a
particularly desirable sort for soils so stiff and
hard that other sorts do not grow well. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4-15., 50c; lb., $1.75.

Improved Long Orange Sil svaar?eatyd

very handsome and uniform in shape. Roots are
deep orange-colored, good flavor; yields very
heavily. Requires a deep soil. The roots are
smooth, fine grained, and very large, often growing
12 inches in length. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;

14-lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

Earlv The earliest variety of

Edny Wcsr3£m.em all Especially adapted
for forcing in hotbeds and cold frames. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 -lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

Early Scarlet Horn °npeula£r

grown. Color, deep orange; flesh fine grained, and
of excellent flavor; tops small; has a short stump-
shaped root. Grows well in shallow soil. One of
the best for early outdoor planting and for tabl.e use.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14-lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

RisJo’isn Grows one-third out of the
* ucigtftii ground. Root white, green
above ground, with small top. It grows to a large
size, making a very heavy yield. Grown exclusiveiy
for stock feeding. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-
lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.

ReJ&izm Same as White Belgian,
leilUW OtfiglcUl except ' ulor is yellow.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -ib., 40c; lb., $1.25.

CAULIFLOWER

One ounce of seed will produce 3,500 plants.

For Cauliflower Seed, Cauliflower Plants and Cauliflower Infor-
formation We Are Headquarters

The Southern and Eastern demand for Colorado Cauliflower has increased so rapidly in the past few
years that it is now one of the most, if not the most, profitable Vegetable crop our gardeners grow.
Cauliflower is a cool weather crop. Our climate being ideal for it. Our cool nights and irrigating system
enable us to produce a fine quality of flowers at a season of the year when it is too hot to produce them
in other sections. From small express shipments a few years ago our shipments have increased until now
we are shipping carload lots of it, and when our growers more thoroughly understand the best methods
of culture, the best varieties to grow, and the proper way to prepare and pack it for market, we predict
our shipments will soon equal, if not surpass, that of celery from this territory, as no state in the Union
can produce Cauliflower equal to that grown in Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain Region.

The growing of Cauliflower seed requires more care and is subject to more failures than that of
any other vegetable, and for this reason is the highest priced of any vegetable seed grown. We do not
handle American grown seed, as conditions here do not seem conducive to the proper growth and develop-
ment of it. We have our seed grown for us under contract in Denmark by the Cauliflower Specialist,
who propagated and introduced Henderson’s Famous Snowball, and our Self-Protecting Snowball, the
two most famous and best strains on the market today, therefore, the seed we are offering are the purest
and best that have yet been produced, and the same that wre plant on our Vegetable Farm, where we
grow it by the car load. If you want the best seed obtainable, something true to name and description,
and something you can depend upon, give us your order, and you will get it.

The crop of Cauliflower Seed in Denmark was so small last year that the Danish Government pro-
hibited the exportation of it. We, however, managed to secure some at a very high price before it was
embargoed, and will fill orders at prices quoted as long as our stock lasts. “First come, First served.’*

Early Snowball

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dJ I TLI Cauliflower can be grown in

^ w *■ ■ this climate from early Spring

to late Fall on rich, cool, moist soil, which is best
for it. For Spring and early Summer crop, sow
seed during January and February in hotbeds. Be
careful that beds are not kept too hot, or plants
will grow tall and spindling. Such plants are
worthless, and invariably shoot or sprangle out
without heading. A good stocky plant from 5 to 6
inches high is best.

When danger of freezing is over, set in rows 2V2
to 3 feet apart, and about 18 inches apart in the
row, and continue to set at regular intervals until
July 1, and then you should have a steady supply
all season. After plants are set, cultivate same as
cabbage, and the more often and thoroughly cul-
tivated the better the crop will be. Cauliflower re-
quires a good deal of water, especially when head-
ing. The plants should be kept constantly growing,
as the crop may be injured if growth is checked at
any time. When it begins to head, watch the stalks
closely, and when the head develops to about the
size of a silver dollar, draw the leaves over the
head and tie them together to protect the head
from the sun and light, and make it white and
solid.

This type seems espe-
cially adapted to our
climate and soil. Suitable either for early or late
planting. Under favorable conditions nearly every
plant will make a fine, solid head of good size. The
seed we are offering of this variety was imported
by us direct from France. We have grown this
variety on our Farm for several years, often har-
vesting 25,000 pounds per acre of exceptionally fine
stock. Postpaid: Pkt., 20c; 10c; oz„ $3.00;

14-lb., $10.00; lb., $35.00.

El 1*^11 An early market variety,
kfmrcaii ki iui 1 very productive, with large,
white, compact heads of good quality. Some prefer
it to Early Snowball, as it is remarkable for its
reliability in heading. Postpaid: Pkt., 20c; 14-oz.,
!)0c; oz., $3.00; %- lb., $10.00; lb., $35.00.

Danish Dry Weather SJVVeivy

variety that matures later than the Snowball or
Erfurt. It is especially adapted for growing in dry
localities on account of its large leaves, which
furnish a great protection for the heads. The ideal
variety for the dry farmer or parties having scarc-
ity of water. Postpaid: Pkt., 20c; 14-oz., $j.00; oz.,
$3.50; 14-lb., $12.00; lb., $40.00.

A stalk of Improved Self-Protectiug Snowball Cauliflower, growing on The Burton Seed and Vegetable
Farm, showing tlie bead as it begins to form. Note the heavy foliage and liow the inner leaves protect the

bead.

Improved Self- Protecting Snowball

This is the most improved and best type of
Cauliflower on the market today. It is pro-
duced by the same Cauliflower Specialist, who originated and grows Henderson’s famous strain of Snow-
ball. The originator claims this strain possesses all the good qualities of Henderson’s strain, and in
addition thereto has a heavier foliage, longer leaves that stand up perfectly straight and so close to-
gether and so crowded that the inner leaves are unable to grow out, thereby forcing them to grow in a
whorl over the head, covering it in a natural way, shutting out the sun and light, making it self-pro- I
tecting (or self-bleaching). This strain we have called Self-Protecting Snowball, as that is really

what it is. It is simply Henderson’s strain improved, so that it protects itself naturally, which is quite
an object in saving to the grower.

We grow this strain ^exclusively on our Vegetable Farm for our late Cauliflower. We have found this
strain suitable for early or late planting, of very hardy, robust growth, a sure header, forming large,
white, compact heads that could not be distinguished from its parent stock — Henderson’s Snowball.

We consider this the best and most perfect Cauliflower on the market today, and being self-protect-
ing is decidedly the best and least expensive to harvest. We can cheerfully recommend it to those want-
ing the best that has yet been produced. Postpaid: Pkt., 20c; 14-oz., $1.00; oz., $3.50; >4-lb., $12; lb., $40.

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Snowball ( Henderson’s Strain)

This superior strain of cauliflower seed is grown
for us by a Danish Cauliflower Specialist of Den-
mark, who grows for Peter Henderson & Co., Hen-
derson’s famous strain of Snowball Cauliflower
seed. We have sold the seed of this special strain
for 6 years, and have received only praise and com-
mendation from its users, who claim it grows the
finest, whitest, most compact and perfect flower
they ever saw produced from any strain or variety
of cauliflower. This strain is so well-known to
gardeners that it is almost a waste of time to
attempt to describe it. Its superiority lies in its
close-growing, compact habits, causing it to invari-
ably form a perfect, solid, white head, under con-
ditions where other strains would fail. It is not
only the very best early variety grown, but its
heat-resisting qualities and sureness to head have
made it a very popular variety for late planting.
If you have ever grown this special strain, you will
want to grow it again, and we feel more than
fortunate in being able to supply you with exactly
the same strain, and quality of seed you would re-
ceive from Henderson were you to order from him.
If the seed you have been planting has not been
entirely satisfactory, give us an order for some of
this superb strain. You will be more than satisfied
with results. A trial will make you a permanent
customer. Postpaid: Pk:t., 20c; ^4-oz., $1.00; oz.,

$3.50; ^4-lb., $12.00; lb., $40.00

Snowball, Henderson’s Strain

CELERY

One ounce produces 15,000 plants.

For Celery Seed, Celery Plants and Celery Information We Are

Headquarters

Harvesting Celery on The Burton Seed and Vegetable Farm

j? me BURTON SEED CO. 15th & market st. DENVER, CQLQ

No vegetable has grown In demand and popularity so rapidly as lias Colorado-grown Golden Self-
Blanching Celery. It is one of the most profitable vegetables that our gardeners grow. A few years
ago it was shipped only in mixed car lots; now there are hundreds of cars shipped annually.

The Golden Self-Blanching and Giant Pascal are the principal varieties grown here. The Golden
Self-Blanching is especially adapted for Summer and Fall, and the Giant Pascal for Winter use. . Golden
Self-Blanching is most largely grown, seems especially adapted to our altitude, elimate aud soil, and
comes in at a season of the year when other sections are out. Our proximity to the mountains, and cool
nights, enable us to grow a superior quality of this variety. It stands shipping and storing well, hundreds
of cars being shipped annually to Southern and Eastern markets, where it commands a premium over
that grown in lower, warmer sections.

Giant Pascal is our best Winter variety; it being grown exclusively for the local trade, as it is too
tender and crisp to stand shipping any distance.

AMI Tljpc Golden Self-Blanching seed
*■ 1 w should be sown in hotbeds about

March 1st, covering the seed very lightly. We have
had splendid success by marking off the beds in
rows with tines of a pitchfork, sowing the seed in
rows made by the tines, and instead of covering
with dirt, wet an old gunnysack and spread it over
the bed. Keep this sack damp until the seed
sprouts begin to grow through the sack. Then re-
move the sack, at the same time smear a thin coat
of mud over the glass to prevent the sun from
burning the tender plants, removing this as soon
as the plants are strong enough to stand the sun
on them. Keep the seed bed moist, giving it plentv
of air. Keep the tops of the plants sheared off,
which will cause them to grow stockier with better
roots. The plants should be ready for planting in
the field by May 10th or 15th, and all should be out
by June 15th. When ready for the field, set the
plants in double rows 3 or 4 feet apart, and about
8 inches apart in the rows. Care should be taken
to press the soil firmly around the roots of the
plants. If the roots are very long they should be
trimmed off to about 3 inches in length. This will
facilitate handling them, and cause the plant to be
set in the ground in much better condition. Keep
the soil well stirred between the rows and around
the plants. A good rule is to plow or work the
ground every time it is watered. Great care should
be used in watering, or the ground will sour and
cause the celery to blight or rust. Celery requires
water often, but not a great deal at a time. It
should be planted on ground with sufficient fall to
permit the water running off quickly. When about
ready to harvest, it may be blanched with either
boards or dirt; boards being preferable in warm
weather, and dirt in cool weather. When desired
for Winter use, it should not be bleached in the
field, as is will bleach sufficiently in the cellar or
pit, after being put away.

Giant Pasoal seed should be sown from the 1st
to 15th of April in hotbeds, same as the Golden
Self-Blanching. Plants should be set in the field
from June 10th to July 1st, in single rows about 8
inches apart in the row, cultivating same as the
Self-Blanching. About October 10th, or before
freezing, it should be trenched and protected from
freezing, when it will bleach, and be ready for win-
ter use.

White Plume

A handsome very early vari-
ety. Much in demand as a
market sort on account of its attractive appear-
ance, and requiring a very short time for blanching.
This variety has met with but little success in the
vicinity of Denver, but is quite popular in the vicin-
ity of Pueblo, Canon City, Florence, and the warmer
climates. Seed from the same French specialists as
the Golden Self-Blanching and Giant Pascal. Post-
paid: rkt., 10c ; oz., 30c; 14-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00.

Celeriac or Turnip - Rooted

This is the best celeriac for main crop,
VCICry and is ^^0 most popular with growers.
The roots are large, almost globe shaped, smooth,
and with only a few roots at the bottom. The
flavor and quality are excellent. After the roots
have attained a diameter of 2 inches or over, they
are fit for use. To keep through Winter, pack in
damp earth or sand, and put in the cellar, or leave
out of doors, and cover with earth and straw like
beets and carrots. Culture, the same as celery.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 -lb., 05c; lb., $2.00.

“YOUR CHECK IS GOOD
In ordering from us, if it is not convenient for
you to secure a Bank Draft or Money Order, send
your personal check, provided you have money in
the bank to pay it.

Golden Self-Blancliing

Golden Self- Blanching

planted for marketing during Summer and Early
Fall. It is by far the most profitable variety of
celery for this locality, as it is self-blanching, and
harvested before cold weather. There is no veg-
etable crop grown where the crop depe ds so much
upon the quality of the seed. rl he best and only
dependable seeds of this variety are grown in
France. Several attempts have been made to grow
them in California, with unsatisfactory results, as
the plants either go to seed or become soft before
maturing. Our seeds are grown in France by Vil-
morin-Andrieux & Co., the world-famed celery
specialists. Our seeds*come in their sealed pack-

Giant Pascal

Aiant PssasI This is by far the best vari-
« l dill I uSWol ety f0r iate Fall and Winter.

! In fact, it is the only late variety that has succeeded
here. Its crisp, delicious flavor has made it a
favorite with the local trade. Every home garden
should grow enough for home use. Our seeds of
this variety are French-grown by Vilmorin-An-
drieux & Co., the famed celery specialists. Post-
paid: Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ^4-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00.

ages, which itself is a guarantee of purity and
excellence. We use these seeds exclusively on our
Farm, and know there are none better. Owing to
the World War this variety is very scarce and
high. Should the war continue muon longer, we
may not be able to secure any for next year’s re-
quirements. Postpaid: Pkt., 20c; ^-o* , 40c; oz.,

$1.50; %-lb., $5.50; y2-l b., $11.00; lb., $20.00.

CHICORY

One ounce to 100 feet of row.

CUI TURF Chicory is grown quite largely
B WIAB™ for the large, thick roots, which
are dried, roasted and ground as a substitute or
adulterant for coffee. The leaves are also much
used as a r salad during the early Spring months.
To secure large, smooth roots, the soil should be
light, rich and deeply worked, and the plants should
be thinned out to t> inches apart in the row.

mnn This is the best variety for general
vvmmvil use. The culture and demand, how-
ever, are limited. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-
lb., 25c; lb., 85c.

CHIVES

A small, hardy, perennial plant, resembling the
onion in appearance, and growing in clusters. They
are grown for the young leaves, which are pro-
duced freely from early Spring until late Fall, and
give a mild onion flavor to meats, salads and var-
ious dishes. The tops appear early in the Spring,
, and can be cut off close to the ground when needed.
They can also be grown in pots in a sunny window
during Winter. By Parcel Post, Postpaid: Per
bunch, sprouted, 20c each; 2 for 35c. By express at
purchaser’s expense, 15c each ; per dozen, $1.25.

CHERVIL

CupIaH Greatly superior to the old plain vari-
wtlE iwU e ty , being earlier, more handsome, and
having fully as fine a fragrance and flavor. It is
used for garnishing and flavoring dishes of meats
and vegetables. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 -lb.,
30c; lb., $1.00.

One ounce to 100 feet of row.

Ei no Trinlf* fSsH a well-known pungent

fine I ripit? VW: 1 salad. Can be used
alone or with lettuce. Should be thickly sown at
frequent intervals to keep up succession, as it soon
runs to seed. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb..
30c; lb., $1.00.

Watercress

Highly esteemed as a salad,
also for garnishing purposes.
Watercress grows best in a very moist soil, or on
the edge of shallow, running streams. Sow the
seed thinly in shallow drills in moist ground. When
well started, transplant the young plants to the
borders of the stream, or moist land, where it is to
grow. The plants will spread rapidly, and soon
afford a good supply for cutting, and can be cut
repeatedly throughout the season. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; y2-oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 14 -lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00.

CORN SALAD

This small salad is used during the Winter and
Spring months as a substitute for lettuce. It is
also cooked like spinach. Sow the seed on the
approach of cool, moist weather in the Fall to pro-
duce leaves for Winter and early Spring use.
Mulch with straw to protect from cold. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

CUCUMBERS

One ounce of seed will plant 50 hills.

This is one of the vegetables that can be grown
to perfection by any one who can control a few
yards of reasonably good soil that is fully exposed
to the sun. Every family should be supplied from
its own garden, since the fruit is so much better
when gathered from the vines than in its more or
less wilted condition, as when found on the market.

^IILTNRF Cucumbers succeed best in
^ W"*1 ■ Wr%& warm, moist, rich, loamy soil.
Plant as soon as danger from frost has passed, in
hills about 4 feet apart each way. Prepare the
hills by mixing a shovel full of well-rotted manu.e
with the soil. Plant the seed about 1 inch deep, 10
to 12 seeds to the hill. Do not allow any fruit to
ripen, as that will cause them to stop bearing.
When all danger of insect attacks is over, thin to
3 'or 4 plants to the hill.

Snow’s Pickling

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Snow’s Pickling

An early maturing1,
very small, dark green
cucumber, symmetrical, square ended, and very
popular with many growers, who want an ideal
pickle. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34-lb., 30c;

lb., $1.00.

Extra Long Evergreen White

Cmima A very fine strain bearing long, green
fruit, often measuring from 10 to 12
inches in length, smooth, round, and of fine quality.
An excellent variety for either hot-beds or out-door
planting. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c,
lb., $1.00.

Arlington White Spine 4hFtre°“I

variety of average size, 7 to 8 inches in length,
with broad, showy foliage. Habit of growth vigor-
ous. Fruit long, slim, and very dark green through-
out the entire length, with only a very slight, white
marking at the blossom end. Flesh is crisp, white
and solid, with very few seeds. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; J,4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

LT lonHi Ic A A medium early, white spine su-
rx iuiiui rvc cumber, of handsome and very
attractive green color, and of excellent quality for
slicing. Vines are very hardy and productive. The
fruits when mature are about 8 inches long, and are
uniform in size and shape. The dark-green col r is
retained much longer, and is affected less by the
hot sun than any other sort. Its uniform size and
shape and splendid color make this variety very
popular as a shipping sort. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ozM
10c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Davis’
Perfect

By using this
variety, gardeners
can produce out-
of-doors cucum-
bers that will sell
on the market for
hot-house forcing
variety. The shape
is ideal. It is al-
most spineless one
third of its length
from the stem.
Most important of
all, it does not
lose its dark rich
color when grown
out-of-doors. It is
hard to tell the
difference between
it and the hot-
house cucumber.
Our seed of Davis’
Perfect produce
the finest cucum-
ber we ever saw
grown anywhere,
either hot-house
or out-door, and
command a pre-
mium on the mar-
ket over any other
variety grown
here. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
’4 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.

Early

Frame

A very productive
variety; plants
strong and vigor-
ous ;fruit straight,
but smaller at the’
ends than in the
middle; bright
green color, crisp
and tender. An
excellent cucum-
ber for slicing or
pickling. Postpaid,
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
% -lb., 30c; lb., $1.

Fordhook Famous

improved Long Green vae„rX

productive. The fruits are very long, often 12
inches, slender, and of uniform dark-green color.
Excellent for slicing, and very largely used for
pickles. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 30c;

lb., $1.00.

Westerfield’s Chicago Pickling

This variety is preferred above all others by some
of th elargest pickling establishments. It is one of
the best, combining almost every good quality, and
being alike suited to both grower and pickle-maker.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

A handsome, extra
long, white spine
cucumber, produces a perfectly smooth, very dark-
green, straight fruit, often measures 12 to 14 inches
long. They are always solid, flesh being a green-
ish white, firm and crisp, and of most delicious
flavor. It is a great cropper. Fruit is full of flesh,
but with few seeds. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;

34 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Livingsston’s Emerald 7yhilnsestvTF-

green cucumber, retaining its color until quite ripe,
making it very attractive. The fruits are long,
straight and handsome, of the most desirable qual-
ities. The young fruit are dark green, straight,
slender, almost spineless, making it_ splendid for
pickling. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34-lb , 30c;

lb., $1.00.

A perfect type of the Ford-
hook Famous, only sold un-
der another name. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; XA-
Ib., 30c; lb., $1.00.

As an extra early white
spine cucumber it has no
equal. It is perfectly shaped, and holds its dark
green color better than any other white spine.
Fruits grow very even in size, and regular in form.
Color, dark olive green, with lighter spines running
from blossom end. It is smooth, tender and crisp.
It is very hardy, robust and free from disease.
Market gardeners and large growers, who value
earliness, will find this a. most profitable sort.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34-ib., 30c; lb., $1.00.

The Imperial

Earliest of all

Lemon Cucumber

Japanese Climbing

Davis’ Perfect

This dainty little cu-
cumber resembles a
lemon, both in form and color, having a distinctive
flavor superior to, and not found in, any other cu-
cumber. The crispness, tenderness and sweetness
are all that could be desired. It has a thin skin,
and can be eaten without fear of the harmful re-
sults that some experience from eating cucumbers.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 -lb., 00c; lb., $2.00.

A useful variety
for growing on a
trellis, wire or other supports. The cucumbers are
long, of a dark-green color; white flesh, crisp an!
of good flavor. Postpaid: Pkt,, 5c; oz., 15c; ^-Ib.,
40c; lb., $1.25.

TME MAIL ORDER SEED MOUSE OF THE WEST 1

Boston Pickling

size, bright, green, smooth. One of the most largely-
grown varieties for pickling. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

ET<ii>|i/ Diiccian Small, extra early, hardy,
Ectriy r\U99ldII productive. Good for small

pickles. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; i/4-lb., 30c;

lb., $1.00.

Cnnl and An extremely early and

VWUI dliU ISfJ very popular strain of the

I White Spine family. Fruits 6 to 8 inches long,
i slightly tapering. Skin dark green, thickly covered
; with small black spines. Fine for slicing and
excellent for pickling. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
14-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Thorbum’s Everbearing

tra early variety, but very prolific. The fruits are
from 4 to 5 inches in length, but with a rich, dark
green color, and if kept gathered closely vines will
continue bearing in great quantities until frost.
Owing to its great productiveness is excellent for
pickles. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c;

lb., $1.00.

CORN

Peep O’Day

On account of its ex-
treme earliness, Peep
O'Day Sweet Corn is
especially adapted to
our altitude. The
stalks grow 314 to
4^ feet in height,
and, having a light
foliage, may stand
very close together.
The ears are small,
growing 5 to 6 inches
in length. It is a
week or ten days
earlier than any
other sort, and one
of the sweetest of all
early table varieties.
WTe can recommend
it for the home gar-
den, and the market
gardeners. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 20c;
lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00.
If ordered shipped
by freight or express
at purchaser’s ex-
pense, pkt., 5c; y2-lb.,
15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs.,
$2.50.

Howling

A popular
and largely
grown variety for
the market gardener
or home use. Ma-
tures 5 to 7 days
later than White Cob
Cory. Grows to a
height of 4 V2 to 5
feet, producing 2
fine ears to the stalk.
The ears are 7 to 9
inches long, with 12
or 14 rows of pearly
white corn. The husk
is heavy, and extend-
ing from the ear,
protects the grains
from worms. A very
fine, main crop va-
riety. Postpaid; Pkt.,
5c; y2- lb., 20c; lb..

35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If
ordered shipped by
freight or express at
purchaser’s expense,
pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 15c; lb.

Peep O’Day
30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

CORN —Sweet or Sugar

One pound will plant 100 hills! 10 pounds one acre.
On account of early frosts, Sweet Corns are again
scarce and high this season; some varieties almost
entirely off the market. We have good stocks of
the leading varieties we quote, which we can supply
in reasonable ouant't'es.

Sweet Corn should
not be planted until
the ground is warm
and danger of frowst
is past. Usually it
cannot be safely
planted in this lati-
tude much before the
first of May. The
small, early varieties
may be planted In
the garden in rows 2
to 2 V2 feet apart in
hills 12 to 18 inches
apart, thinning to 2
or 3 stalks to the hill.
The larger and later
varieties require more
room, and should be
planted in rows 3 to
4 feet apart, in hills
2 to 3 feet apart, thin-
ning to 3 or 4 stalks
to the hill. Corn
thrives best on warm
rich soil, and succeed
only when given fre-
quent but shallow
cultivation. For a
continuous supply,
begin planting as
early as the season
will permit, and plant
every ten days or
two weeks until July.

New Golden
Bantam

This is a variety
which can be planted
earlier than any
other true sweet
corn, consequently
producing the earli-
est supply of ears
for table or market
use. Also two crops
may be grown in one
season. Because of its
extreme hardiness,
and ability to with-
stand unfavorable
weather, it is espe-
cially adapted for
planting in high alti-
tudes where other
kinds will not ma-
ture on account of
cold nights or early
frosts. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; %-lb., 20c; lb.,

35c! 10 lbs., $3.00.

By freight or express
at purchaser’s ex-
pense, Pkt., 5c; y2-lb.,
15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs.,
$2.50.

Black

Mexican

This variety has for
a number of years
had the reputation of
being the sweetest of
all sweet corn. When
tioideu Han 1 a iif cooked the ear is

white, with a bluish tinge toward the base of the
kernel. In tenderness, it is unsurpassed. For fam-
ily.use, it is considered by many the most desirable
of many of the late sorts. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2-lb.,
20c; 11>., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by
freight or express at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c;
Ys- lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

CULTURE

THE BURTON SEED CO. isth & market sr. DENVER, COLO

Early Minnesota onVSrS

best early sorts for market and private garden.
Stalks about 6 feet high, 8-rowed kernels veiy
broad, sweet and tender, not shrinking much in
drying. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y>-lh., 10 *; lb., 35c; 10

lbs., $3.00. By freight or express at purchaser’s ex-
pense, pkt., 5c; y2- lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Very early and
hardy. It is not a
sugar corn, but is grown for early use. Ears short,
kernals very white. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y>-lb., 20c;
lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight
or express at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; *4-. b.,
15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

A standard early va-
riety. Stalks about 4%
feet high, bearing 2 or 3 ears, which are 6 to 7
inches long, 8-rowed, and with large but very sweet
and tender grains. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 20c;

lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight
or express at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; 14-lb.,

Extra Early Adams

White Cob Cory

Country Gentleman

Country Gentleman ;rhhaetrec !? mnp°acr°JS

with Country Gentleman for sweetness. It is the
“Par Excellence,” often called “The Shoe Peg Corn”
on account of the long, sweet, crowded kernels. It
remains tender, and fit for use longer than most
sorts, owing to the very thick husk, which keeps it
in the milk. The ears average 9 inches and are
borne from 2 to 5 on a stalk. One* of the late va-
rieties. Postpaid: l’kt., 5c; y2-Ib., 20c; lb., 35c; 10
lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or express
at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; 14-lb., 15c; lb., 30c;
IO lbs., $2.50.

Early Evergreen

This is an improve-
ment over Stowell’s
Evergreen. It is earlier and produces almost as
large ears. Grains are pure white, very deep, ten-
der and sweet. A good variety for second early or
main crop. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; 14-lb., 20c; lb., 35c;

10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; 14-Ib., 15c;
lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Stowell’s Evergreen ™nV;rtn 0J£aa^

crop variety. Much used for the home garden. This
corn is distinguished by the large ears of long, deep
kernels, its rich sugary flavor, and its long keep-
ing qualities. Noted for its sweetness, productive-
ness and size. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; 14-lb., 20c; lb.,
35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped by freight or
express at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c; 14-lb., 15c;
lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Early Mayflower EE

Golden Bantam, but is not so well known. In size
and shape of
ear it is very
similar to
Mammoth
White Cory,
but is much
s w e e t er, and
about a week
earlier. The
stalks are
about 4 feet
high, but the
ears are excep-
tionally long
and well filled
for such an
early corn. The
ears average
about 7 inches
in length, and
grow very close
to the stalk.

The grains are
tender and
sweet, and the
eating quality
excellent. This
corn resembles
theGolden Ban-
tam so closely
in size, quality
and e a r li ness
that it should
be called the
White Bantam.

It comes high-
ly recommend-
ed to us, and
can recommend
it to those
wanting the
Golden Bantam
qualities in a
w h it e corn.

Postpaid: Pkt..

5c; y2-lb„ 20c;
lb., 35c; 10 lbs.,

$3.00. If or-
dered shipped
by freight or
express at pur-
c h a se r’s ex-
pense, pkt., 5c;
y2-lb., 15c; lb.,

30c; 10 lbs.,

$2.50.

Perry’s
Hybrid

A very popular
medium early
variety. Stalks
about 6 feet
high, bearing 2
ears about 8
inches long, 12
or 14 rows,
grain medium Early Mayflower

size, cooking very white and tender. Matures
a little later than the Early Minnesota. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; TO lbs., $3.00. If
ordered shipped by freight or express at purchaser’s
expense, pkt.. 5c; Vi-lb,, 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

' ^mEMAgL^ ORDER SEED MOUSE OF THE WE5T~~^

White
Evergreen

This is an improv-
ed strain of the
Early Evergreen,
is about a week
earlier than the
E v e r g reen, and
the grains are
pure white. It is
very vigorous,
stalks grow from
6 to 7 feet high,
producing from 2
to 3 ears to the
stalk. White Ev-
ergreen is used
almost exclusively
by the canners for
canning purposes,
as it retains its
pure white color
after canning.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;
Yz- lb., 20c; lb., 35c;
10 lbs., $3.00. If
ordered shipped
by freight or ex-
press at purchas-
er’s expense, pkt..
5c; 14-lb., 15c; lb.,
30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Golden
Cream

This favorite corn
is a cross between
the old popular
Country Gentle-
man and Golden
Bantam. In ap-
pearance it resem-
bles Country Gen-
tleman. The ker-
nels are narrow,
pointed or shoe-
pegged in shape,
ere am colored
when ready for
eating, turning to
a Golden Yellow
when cooked,
same as Golden
Bantam. It is ear-
lier than Country
Gentleman and
later than Golden
Bantam, which,
with its good-
sized ear and de-
li c i o u s flavor,
make it one of the
Golden Cream best and most

popular sweet
corns on the market. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; *4-lb.,

20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. If ordered shipped bv
freight or express at purchaser’s expense, pkt., 5c;
14 -lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

DANDELION

French Common A decided improvement

■ ICIIOII vumikUJi on the wild dandelion.

Very early and vigorous in growth. Postpaid: Pkt..

5c; oz., 20c.

Geo. D. Parks, Orchard, Colo.: I received seed

for eighty acres of corn, half Minnesota No. 13 and
half Pride of the North (thanks to your shipper,
who advised me to fake Pride of the North). It
grew tall, strong main stalk and three or four
other strong stalks from each hill. The corn grew
to such a height that a tall horse could not be seen
40 feet away.

EGG PLANT

One ounce will produce 1,000 to 2,000 plants.

Egg plant should be sown in
hot-beds in March and April,
and transferred to boxes when 1 or 2 inches high,
and planted during June in rows 2V2 to 3 feet apart.
Cultivation same as for cabbage.

CULTURE

Black Beauty

The earliest and best of all
OldlrW DtZelLSiy large fruited egg plant. Is
alike valuable to both private planter and market
gardener. Black Beauty produces fruit fully as
large, and is ready for use 10 days or 2 weeks
earlier than New York Improved. The skin is a
rich, lustrous purplish black of most attractive ap-
pearance. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; '^4 -lb., $1.25.

New York Improved ?0hr\omf ln/a mS*-

ket. Plant is a vigorous grower, very large, fine,
and free from thorns, and produces until frost. Skin
rich purple; flesh white and of good flavor. Espe-
cially recommended to market gardeners. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; %-lb., $1.25.

ENDIVE

One ounce of seed to 100 feet of row.

This plant furnishes an attractive and appetizing
salad for Pall and Winter use, and, by repeated
sowing, a supply may be had nearly all the year
around. Useful in flavoring soups, stews, etc.

4^ III TI I O For Spring use, sow the seeds in
^ ^ “ • w1 ini i£=. April; for Fall and Winter use,
sow in June and July. The seed may be sown in
rows 12 inches apart, and the plants thinned to
about 1 foot apart in the rows. Cultivate same as
for lettuce. The bleaching of Endive is best done
by drawing the leaves together, and tying them as
you do cauliflower. This should be done about a
month before it is wanted for table use.

f'HiuUfl Hardiest variety, - and the
* vMslCU most desirable for home use
and market garden. Deep green leaves, beautifully
cut and curled. Postpaid: Pkt, 5c; oz., 15c; ^-lb.,

40c; lb., $1.25.

Broad Leaved Batavian £0eaadd ImH

leaves, which can be blanched as a salad, or make
excellent cooked green's. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

10c; *4 -lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.

pim BORIDR SEED Ca 15^ &m RKEt'sE DENVER, COLO.

HERBS

Postpaid

Pkt.

- 5 e

Wormwood 5c

Borage

Caraway

Dill

Lavender

Sage

Sweet Marjoram
Thyme

Oz.
15c
10c
10c
15c
1 5c
15c
30c
20c

LEEK

I OKOO D A i in El Stems very large, but
o'- nuucil paratively short. Leaf l

One ounce of seed to 100 feet.

^||| Tl IDE1 Sow seed in early Spring, in
^ w *■ ■ rows about 1 foot apart and 1

inch deep. When 6 to 8 inches high, transplant 4
to 6 inches apart in rows about 12 inches apart,
setting the plants in the ground up to their center
leaves, and as they grow, draw the soil up around
them. This process tends to bleach the leek, and to
make more palatable the edible portion.

Amonran Flau* This is a stron& growing
Miller ivail r,tSb variety, producing large,

thick stems of sweet flavor, when properly

blanched. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; cz., 20c; *4 -lb., 60c.

corn-
broad,

covered with whitish blooms. Stands a long time
in condition for use. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c;
14 -lb., 60c.

KALE-BORECOLE

German Greens

One ounce of seed will produce 3,000 plants.

/^Ml TMDC1 For late Fall or Early Winter
1 ^ use, sow early in June and

transplant about the middle of July in rows 18 to
24 inches apart, setting the plants 12 to 18 inches
apart in the rows. For Spring use, sow in August
and transplant a month or six weeks later. Protect
during the Winter with a covering of hay or coarse
litter. All kales are best when touched by frost.

Dwarf Curled Scotch ^rilSi^ecV^

ety. The plant is very hardy. The leaves are long
and of an attractive bright green color. Is used
for garnishing, or cooked as greens. Postpaid:

Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14-lb., 50c; lb., $1.65.

KOHL-RABI

Turnip Rooted Cabbage

One ounce of seed -will sow about 300 feet

fMIl TURF The edible part is the bulb,
^ ^ ■ wrv& which grows on a stalk a few

inches above the ground. Sow seeds in rows 16 to
18 inches apart,
and when up.
thin to 4 to 6
inches apart In
the row. First
sowing may be
made as soon
as ground can
be worked in
Spring, and
successive ones
repeated later.

Early
White
Vienna

Flesh white
and tender. A
standard sort
for market and
table use. Good
for forcing.

This variety
has a very
short top, and
forms the ball
quickly, thus
making it a
parti cularly
desirable sort
on account of
its earliness.

Postpaid: Pkt.,

5c; o z., 25c;

V» -lb., 75c.

D. M. Childress, Crawford, Colo.: When In need

of anything in your line you will always get my
order. I can and have recommended you to my
friends and neighbors.

LETTUCE

One ounce of seed will produce 3,000 plants.

BURTON’S IMPORTED FRENCH LETTUCE SEED

All of our Lettuce Seed is grown under contract for us by the best lettuce experts of France in
sections especially adapted to its growth. No gardener growing lettuce for sale can afford to plant any ‘
but French-grown seed, as it is the only dependable seed obtainable. Our prices may be some higher
than some of our competitors, but the quality of the seed will more than make up the difference in cost.

If you are growing lettuce as a money crop, buy BURTON’S FRENCH-GROWN SEED, and secure the best
— something you can depend upon.

Lettuce is in demand every month of the year, and is one of the most important and profitable crops
for the market gardener. With our irrigating system, and cool nights, we are able to grow a superior
quality during extremely hot weather, and market it at a time when the warm, unirrigated sections are
n n a hie to produce it.

Head and Leaf Lettuce are the principal varieties grown. Head Lettuce has almost supplanted the
leaf, it having developed within the last few years that we can produce as fine a grade and quality of
head lettuce as California, and at a season of the year when other sections are out. Acres of the head
varieties are being grown here annually now, while only a few years ago it was rarely called for or
seen on the market.

^11 1 TURF Lettuce to be at its best should be grown as rapidly as possible. The soil should be made
* ^r*“,richby liberal manuring, and thorough preparation. For Winter, sow under glass in hot-
beds or hot houses from November to February, and thin out as necessary to prevent crowding. Keep

Field of Big Boston Lettuce

a moderate heat, and give all the lig-ht
and air possible. For general crop,
sow out of doors as soon as the ground
can be worked, in drills 18 to 24 inches
apart. Thin the plants 6 to 8 inches
apart in the rows. For Spring and early
planting of the Head varieties, we rec-
ommend starting the plants in hot-beds
or cold frames, transplanting to the
field soon as the weather permits, but
for summer and Fall crops, we recom-
mend drilling the seed in rows, then
thin to 8 to 12 inches apart, according
to size of lettuce grown.

HEAD OR CAB-
BAGE Varieties

All imported French Seed.

Prize Head A larg-e’ clustering

ri * ncdU lettuce, most excel-
lent for the home garden, and the most
easily grown variety in cultivation. It
forms- a large, tender, crisp, loose head,
with bright green, crimpled leaves,
tinged with brownish red, of superior
flavor, long remaining sweet, and slow
to run to seed. It is very attractive,
well adapted to open-air culture, being
quite hardy. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c: oz„

10c; %-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Selected Big Boston

(Trocadero). North, South, East, West,
wherever grown, Selected Big Boston
has proved its superiority over all
other varieties of head lettuce. Plants
large, very hardy and vigorous. Leaves broad,
comparatively smooth, wavy at edge, rather thin;
color light green, slightly tinged with reddish
brown. Its extra large, round, crisp, cabbage-like
tlie most attractive and best seller
market. It is suitable for early or late
Rcsistant to both heat and cold, and is
to seed- have seen it go through

severe freezes practically without damage. It sur-

Big Boston

passes all other varieties in shipping qualities to
distant markets. Our seed of Selected Big Boston
was grown for us under contract by the largest
lettuce grower, and conceded to be the best lettuce
expert in France. In placing your order with us
for this wonderful lettuce you can rest assured you
are getting the best the world produces. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 35c; lb., $1.25.

1 TflE BURTON SEED eg I5TH & market st DENYERXOLa % "

—

Shipper’s Favorite

for summer planting-. One of the most popular for
withstanding heat. In size and shape it is a
counterpart of Big Boston, except in the brown
edge, which, on the Shipper’s Favorite is green. It
makes a fine, hard head, with a rich, buttery flavor,
of fine quality, bleaches to a fine, creamy white
color. The best, the surest, the finest lettuce on
the market. Our seed was imported by us direct
from France. Give this wonderful strain a trial.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14-lb., 40c; lb, $1.25.

California Cream Butter “S'6,

heading variety, with a rich buttery flavor, tender,
sweet and crisp. A popular market variety, medium
early. The heads are very broad, often measuring
8 inches across, and continue to grow for sometime
after they are ready for use, and very slow to go to
seed. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi-Ib., 30c; lb., $1.

May King

Its solid, round heads will bear
shipping better than most vari-
eties. For early Spring planting in the open
ground, or under glass, it is unequaled. It is hardy,
as well as very early, and is a quick grower.
Leaves are bright green, the outer leaves slightly
tinged with brown, inner a bright yellow. Flavor
is rich buttery. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4-lb.,
30c; lb., $1.00.

Black Seeded Tennis Bail?h^e b°s{

for forcing or early out-of-door planting. Plants
medium size, having thick, dark-green leaves, and
when grown form solid heads which are crisp and
tender. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi -lb., 30c;

lb., $1.00.

Red Edge Victoria kr^rl^anTifte

planting. Has the habits and appearance of Big
Boston, only not quite as large, but much earlier.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

IrAhpfO1 This is a strain of the New York or
5 Wonderful or Los Angeles Market
Lettuce, and is its counterpart in habit, size and
quality. It is lighter green in color, and not quite
so solid, but equally as tender and crisp, and of
excellent flavor. It is the leading variety for the
Southwest during the summer months, as it seems
to endure the heat and drought better than the
Wonderful, and other varieties. Iceberg Lettuce
planted during the summer months should be
planted on dark soil; when grown on light, sandy
soil, the heat of the sun reflected from the sand
on the under sides of the leaves causes them to
burn and turn brown. It is very large; grows and
heads like cabbage. Should not “be planted closer
than 14 inches in the row. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; % -lb., 45c; lb., $1.50.

New York or Wonderful

perseding Big Boston, especially for late planting,
as it grows so much larger, and is the leading Fall
and Winter lettuce on all the markets. Our garden-
ers are just beginning to understand and appreciate
its qualities and characteristics. It is the largest,
most attractive, and best lettuce on the market to-
day, and we can highly recommend it to those desir-
ing the best yet introduced. This is the mammoth
head lettuce that is grown so largely in California,
and shipped to all important markets of the country,
where it commands a premium over any other let-
tuce grown. The immense heads are solid, heavy,
beautifully blanched to a creamy white, with bright-
green outer leaves. The quality is unsurpassed, be-
ing tender, crisp and sweet. It is a hardy, rapid
grower, deep rooted, and resistant to drought and
heat, a slow seeder and sure to head.* Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 -lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

CURLY or LEAF

Improved Hanson

Denver Market

This standard vari-
ety is a well-known
and well-tried sort. Characteristic for its wonder-
ful heat and drought resisting qualities. Its large,
broad leaves are beautifully curled and crinkled,
very sweet and tender. Desirable for the market or
home garden. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi -lb.,
30c; lb., $1.00.

A combination leaf and
head lettuce. Grown here
as a leaf lettuce, both under glass and out-of-doors.
When grown out-of-doors, and permitted to grow
long enough, forms a nice, large conical head.
Leaves light golden-green, beautifully curled,
which, with its crisp, tend-er leaves and delicious
flavor, make it a favorite with many growers.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Black Seeded Simpson £enset °ft

non-heading varieties. An old and popular sort;
forms large, loose heads, with large, curled, thin
leaves of excellent quality. Resists heat and re-
mains tender longer than most other varieties.
Suitable for glass or out-of-door growth. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

New York or Wonderful

TME MAIL ORDER SEED MOUSE OF THE WEST

One ounee of seed will plant 50 liills.

But very few people even in our own state are
aware of the fact, that Colorado produces as many
or more vine seeds than any other state in the
Union. Nearly every seed house of any consequence
secures a good portion of their cucumber, canta-
loupe, melon and such seed from Rocky Ford, Colo.,
the center of the vine seed district.

Rocky Ford is the home of the famous Rocky
Ford Cantaloupe and Honey Dew Melon, in fact,
practically all standard varieties being grown to-
day. No district has done so much to develop this
industry. Rocky Ford has a rich, sandy soil, dry,
warm climate, wTith ample water for irrigation, and
with this combination, produces the most perfect
seeds it is possible to produce.

We have our vine seed grown there under con-
tract by persons who grow nothing but vine seed
for seedsmen. If you have never tried our seeds,
give them a trial this year; they are all we claim
them to be.

£|J ■ YU RF Rich, sandy soil and good seed
^ ^ are absolute necessary for suc-

cess. The seed should not be planted until the
ground is warm, and danger of frost is past. Plant
in hills about 6 feet apart each way. Old, well
rotted manure should be thoroughly mixed with
the soil in each hill, in liberal quantity. Plant 6 to
10 seeds in a hill, and when danger from insects
has passed, leave 3 to 4 of the strongest plants.
This method insures a good stand of plants in spite
of the bugs. If the plants grow very rank, the
tips of the shoots should be pinched off when about
3 feet long. Cultivate well, but not deep.

Grand Rapids

RamHQ For forcing it has no equal.
VircailU PleapiUd Its crisp, delicious flavor,
and handsome appearance make it a good seller.
Its upright habit of growth permits of close plant-
ing, which is quite a factor with hot-house people.
Postpaid: Pkt.. 5c; oz., 10c; *4 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. —

Netted Gems

Paris White Co.’s

Paris White Co Differs entirely in

„ ^ wwuims & shape from other

havinS long, narrow, spoon-shaped leaves,
toiling into loose-shaped heads, which blanch bet-
cer Dy having the outer leaves drawn about them

ib $100 Postpaid: Pkt*» 5c» oz<» 10c; soc;

j§y aHorl Is a firm, medium-sized, green-

BiclIcU V=S%£i?s fleshed melon; will carry in
perfect condition for a week or more after its re-
moval from the vine. The skin is green, regularly
ribbed and thickly netted. It is a heavy cropper,
and with its delicious flavor and shipping qualities,
is a favorite wherever grown. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

j BURTON SEED Ca i5tH & market st. DENVER, COLO.^

Rocky Ford Rust Resisting £htJ,’

melon that made Rocky Ford famous. The vines
are exceedingly healthy and vigorous, bearing an
abundant supply of fruit throughout the entire
season. The flesh is green, very deep, solid and
sweet, and can be eaten close to the rind. The seed
cavity is very small. For shipping and home mar-
ket, it has no equal. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
14 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Extra Early Hackensack

Extra Early Hackensack bifid!

globular-shaped melon, very hardy and productive,
with thick, firm, green flesh of excellent flavor.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Acme or Baltimore tn.srS?2istadSha?Ie:

slightly pointed at the stem, well ribbed and heavily
netted. Skin turning to a golden tint when ripened.
This variety is very productive. Sure cropper of
good quality. One of the most desirable green-
fleshed melons. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^-lb.,

30c; lb., $1.00.

Long Island Beauty ‘■f«gSaSSg

shipping varieties, is very early, good size, green
flesh, roughly netted, and delicious flavor. It is a
selection from the Early Hackensack, but a great
improvement on that variety, and is regarded as
one of the finest varieties. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; 1,4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Banana This curious melon looks and smells
uciiiciiica ukg a banana. The flesh is deep, and
of an exquisite flavor, being highly scented. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

BaV \7 iow (-)ne of the largest, most prolific,
finest flavored cantaloupe in cul-
tivation. Flesh green, luscious, sweet and very
hardy. Picked green, it will ripen up finely, and
carry safely for a long distance. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Paul Rose or Petroskey c™sblnrne|1“r1

the good qualities of the Netted Gem and Osage,
the varieties from which it originated, possessing
the sweetness of the latter, with the finely netted
appearance of the Gem. The fruit is oval, about 5
inches in diameter; in shape it is similar to the
Netted Gem. The flesh is firm, a rich orange red
like the Osage, but is even sweeter, and higher
flavored. It ripens close down to the rind, with a
small seed cavity. It is a good shipper, and just
the size for hotel and table use. It has no equal
as a market melon for professional growers, and
one of the best for the home garden. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Emerald Gem

An early, saimon-fleshed
variety; is unequalled for
home use and nearby markets. If fruits are
gathered as soon as they are ripened, the vine will
continue bearing throughout the season. The skin
is a rich, deep emerald green. The fruits are
heavily ribbed, with narrow bands of light green
between the ribs. Flesh very thick, with thin rind,
and small seed cavity. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
*4 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Osage or Miller’s Cream ^afiam°£n!

fleshed variety, large, oval, slightly ribbed and
netted. Skin very dark green; flesh very thick and
sweet flavored, most delicious to the rind. It is
a very heavy cropper with uniform fruits. Owing
to the fine quality and thickness of the flesh, it is
a great favorite for both market and home use.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Perfection

The best large cantaloupe for
main crop. It is the type of
melon that will always sell on any market, and for
home use there is none better. It is round, large,
heavily netted, dark-green skin, with thick flesh,
which is a beautiful salmon color. It ripens early,
and has a most delicious flavor. Postpaid:. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Tin Ton Rightly named, for it is one of the
1 1 H B most delicious melons grown. The

fruits are large, round, well-ribbed, with light-
green skin, which becomes netted when ripening.
The flesh is thick, bright, salmon-colored, of lus-
cious, melting flavor, but sufficiently firm for
shipping. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 30c;
lb., $1.00.

Pollock’s Rust Resistant ™molh!

cantaloupe that is so largely grown in Arizona and
California for the early shipping trade. This type
is the highest development both as to netting and
rust-resistant qualities yet attained in the Rocky
Ford Cantaloupe. The melons run very uniform in
size, and the exceptionelly heavy netting is laced
and inter-laced over the entire surface, making it
an ideal shipper. The flesh is green, shading to
salmon about the seed cavity, which is unusually
small. The meat is solid and fine grained; flavor
unexcelled. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 -lb., 30c;
lb., $1.00.

Gold Lined Rocky Ford

result of several years of careful selection by one
of Rocky Ford’s most progressive growers. The
shape is ideal, being slightly oval, has no ribs, and
is heavily netted over the entire surface. The melon
is thick meated from end to end, fine grained and
sweet; color green with a gold margin or lining
next to the seed cavity. Very attractive both as to
outward appearance and when cut. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; *4 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Eden Gem

ETrlAM ram This strain of Rocky Ford Canta-
ELuen VlcI 1 1 loupe is favorably known in all
sections where Rocky Fords are grown. Flesh deep
?reen, very solid and firm; skin heavily netted. It
s of vigorous growth, noted for its resistance to
-ust and other plant diseases. Its heavy netting
protects it from insect attacks. This is one of the
irerv best of the Rocky Ford varieties. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

THE MAIL ORDER SEED HOUSE OF THE WEST

Cai*| W lA/o+AB'e The earliest of all Rocky
bdriy iscilcis Ford cantaloupes. It is
prolific, and usually the first setting- of the fruit
is very heavy, mostly ripening at the same time.
It is of fine shape and size, and inclined to run to
solid netting. The flesh is light-green, and of the
best quality. Where early melons are an object, or
for dry localities, or under irrigation, this is almost
valuable cantaloupe. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
%-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Winter Pineapple ^ 0‘(s th°enela?|

ening Winter varieties. As it ripens late on the
vines, it can be kept for a longer period in the
cellar. The fruits are very solid and heavy, about
10 to 12 inches in diameter, thick at the base, and
tapering at the top. The color is deep sea-green,
with mottled white and green at the bottom. Flesh
pineapple color and flavor. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; %-lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.

This strain is undoubtedly
IlClICU rv.Ul#r\ the heaviest meated melon
yet produced from the Rocky Ford type. It pro-
duces melons of uniform standard size, which are
completely covered with a gray lace-like netting,
which, with the small seed cavity, are the most
essential keeping qualities of the cantaloupe. The
flesh is green tinged with a delicate salmon-pink
around the seed cavity, which is the smallest of any
strain of the Rocky Ford type. The flesh is firm,
but not tough or stringy. Sweet, luscious and
superb flavor. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4-lb.,
30c; lb., $1.00.

This is one of the oldest
and most popular of the
standard varieties. They are well ribbed, covered
with a fine grayish netting. The skin is a dark
green. Flesh is salmon-colored, sweet and tender.
The flesh extends close to the rind, and retains its
color and quality close to the skin, which leaves
only a thin rind. A most excellent seller and shin-
per. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Burrell’s Gem

Cassaba or
Winter Muskmelon

The Cassaba lias come to stay. To some extent,
the Cassaba flavor is an acquired taste, but judging
from the increased demand for the seeds of the
varieties we list, an immense population has ac-
4 quired the taste. Cassabas can now be found on all
the principal markets of the country, as well as on
the bills-of-fare of the best restaurants and hotels.
They are good keepers, being plentiful as late as
February, when all other fruits are rare. The
Cassaba will grow on most any kind of land, but,
like other melons, thrives best on sandy soil.

Golden Beauty

Eastern or Summer Cassaba

| This is the variety grown for Summer and early
Fall use. It is an excellent melon, and much sought
after. Large, rather oblong, well ribbed, skin thin,
and of greenish yellow color, flesh 2 to 3 inches
| thick, delicious and melting. None better, keeps
well Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4-lb., 30c; lb.,

Honey Dew

Honey Dew Melon £VionVa*V£m<S£

ated such a sensation in all the markets to which
it has been shipped. This melon originated from a
melon shipped from Africa to New York, the seed
of which was sent to Rocky Ford, and there crossed
with the original Rocky Ford Cantaloupe by poleni-
zation. The following season this hybrid seed was
again crossed with the Improved Hybrid Cassaba,
producing the present melon, which was called
Honey Dew, as it is as sweet as honey, and has the
mingling of several popular flavors, pineapple,
banana and vanilla predominating.

The average size of the melon is six inches in
diameter, and seven to eight inches in length,
weighing from five to six pounds each. The skin
is smooth with an occasional net. Is a creamy yel-
low when ripe. The flesh is an emerald green, very
thick, melting and very fined grained; can be
eaten to the extreme rind. It has the spiciness of
the Cantaloupe, the juiciness of the Improved Cas-
saba, and the peculiar quality of retaining all the
nourishment in its leathery rind. The melon is very
nutritious as it runs as high as 10 per cent sugar.
This amount of sugar helps preserve it, and in con-
nection with its self-hermetically sealed rind makes
it a very long keeper. The seed cavity is very
small, and the rind impervious to water. It is very
prolific, yields at the rate of 8,000 to 10,000 melons
per acre. The melon slips from the vine when ripe,
and will keep for several weeks. The late matur-
ing melons keeping until Christmas.

No garden will be complete without this melon,
as there has not yet been a melon produced that
equals it in yield, flavor, shipping and keeping
qualities. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14-lb., 75c;

lb., $2.50.

CnlH^n Rftaniv This one we recommend
\ffU5Uen oeduiy as the best of the Autumn
varieties. It begins to ripen in August and con-
tinues bearing and ripening all Summer and Fall
or until frost comes. The later fruits can be stored
in a cool house or cellar, and will ripen slowly, so
they can be marketed from time to time until late
January or early February. Golden Beauty is
bright yellow, about globular in shape, with
wrinkled skin, slightly pointed at the stem end.
The fruits are from 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Flesh
thick and delicious. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c;

% -lb., 60c; lb., $2.00.

Mrs. C. Bradley, Yoder, Colo.: I had splendid re-

sults from my Burton’s Seeds last year and expect
to order my garden seed for 1918 from Burton.

WATERMELONS

One ounce will plant 30 hills.

rULTURF A light, sandy soil, with good exposure to the sun, is best adapted to watermelons.

The ground should be prepared deep. * The seed should not be planted until the
ground is warm, and danger from frost is past. Plant in hills 6 to 8 feet apart each way; old, well-
rotted manure should be thoroughly mixed with the soil in each hill in liberal quantity. Plant 8 to 10 seeds
in a hill, and when danger from insects has passed, leave 3 or 4 of the strongest plants. This method in-
sures a good stand of plants in spite of bugs. If the vines grow very rank, the tips of the shoots should
be pinched off. Cultivate well, but not deep.

Cole’s Early ™rV?e!?t

variety of all, coming in a week
or ten days earlier than any of
the rest. Fruits are oval and
striped with light and dark
green. It is too small for ship-
ping purposes, but for home
use or localities where the sea-
son is short, it is very desirable.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-
lb., 25c; lb, 90c.

I aa This is an

^redm old standby;
has been on the market many
years, and but few, if any, vari-
eties surpass it for quality, and
productiveness. It has a thin
rind, and will not stand ship-
ping any distance. It is an ex-
cellent melon for the local and
home market. Postpaid: Pk*.,
5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 25c; lb., 90c.

Alabama Sweet,'”;,;,!5

sidered the best shipping melon
grown in this territory, as it
grows very large, with a thin,
but tough rind. Flesh bright
red, thin grained and sweet.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4-
lb„ 25c; lb., 90c.

Cole’s Early

Anoon This is one o£ the lar&est
vllDan ylieen melons grown in the State,
and is one of the best producers. Medium early, of
excellent flavor. Postpaid: I’kt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb.,
25c; lb., 85c.

DUin maw’c This is very early and

r'ninney S tariy hardy, bears abundant-
ly. Size, medium to large. A long melon, with
thin, smooth rind. Flesh pink and tender. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Tom Watson

Georgia Rattlesnake °ntf 00fidehst,laafa

most popular melons, particularly in the South.
Melons oblong, of light green color, distinctly
striped and blotched with dark shade. Flesh bright
scarlet, crisp and sweet. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
V4-lb., 25c; lb., 90c.

Citron, Red Seeded

solid and white. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb.,
30c; lb., $1.00.

HnlhAKf Hnnov The introducer of this
n dlUCl L nuilC y melon describes it as be-
ing equal in flavor, and as handsome as the Kleck- i
ley's Sweet, and much more productive. A very i
sweet, long, dark green melon, averaging from 18
to 20 inches in length. Has a thin rind, and deep
red meat of delightfully delicious flavor. Entirely I
free from stringiness. An early variety. Will ripen
in the northern states if planted in a good loc tion.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Tom Watson

ing appearance, uniform in shape
and quality. Its luscious, crimson
flesh is as sweet as honey, melting
and of superb flavor. Tom Watson
is a long green melon, covered with
a fine netting, giving it a most at-
tractive appearance. The average
melon weigh 40 to 50 pounds, and
measure about 28 inches long, and
about 12 inches in diameter. The
flesh is of most superb quality, and
is of intensely red color. The rind
is thin, but hard and tough, so that
it is unequaled as a market and
shipping sort. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

oz., 10c f %-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

w CAl(/J The oldest and most prominent
KOCKy rora melon of the Rocky Ford dis-
trict for years. It is oblong and a little inclined
to be pointed, and the rind is thin and deep green.
Still retains its notoriety for sweetness, and is
grown largely in every section of the State. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 25c; lb., 90c.

Mrs. Annie Taylor, Nyberg, Colo.: Seeds that I

ordered from you were perfectly all r^ght In every
respect. I raised fine vegetables from them. I
raised some fine Honey Hews from tlie seed that I
bought from you.

HE MAIL ORDER SEED MOUSE OF THE WEST

v'tl

Kleckley’s Sweet

MUSTARD

One cunee of seed will sow TOO feet of drill.

When used for salads, sw
thickly in shallow drills, six
inches apart. Successive sowing's may be made
every week or two. When grown to produce seed
for use in pickles, pepper sauce, etc., sow early in
rows about a foot apart and 3 inches apart in the
row.

HUhSiA FincSieh Leaves comparatively
fen, a lg|l aszl srnall and smooth, deeply
cut or divided, and of medium dark color. Plant
uprig-ht, of rapid growth, and soon bolts to seed.
Leaves, when young-, are mild and tender, seel
lig-ht yellow, and larg-er than that of Mher varieties.
Postpaid: Fkt., 5c; ok., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., SOc.

Southern Giant, Curl

and frilled edges. Hi.ghly esteemed for its vigorous
growth, hardiness, and good qualities. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; ok., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

CULTURE

Kleckley’s Sweet Jp?e‘n?

did watermelon has become popular
wherever grown. The melons are
very large, oblong in form, ard with
dark green skin, thin rind, which is
very brittle, too brittle to attempt to
ship any very great distance. Fle'-h
bright scarlet, with solid heart, de-
licious, crisp, sugary and splendid
in every way. Handsome in appe r-
ance ; ripens early, and is especiallv
desirable for home garden. Post-
paid: Pkt.. 5c; ok., !0c; *4-]b., 25c;

lb., 90c.

Black Diamond t°h”emo°i

prolific watermelons grown in this
territory. Color, rich dark green, al-
most black, symmetrical in shape.

Very large, and an excellent sh:pp r;
possesses all the good eating qual-
ities. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ok., 10c;

14-lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

Fnrdhnflk The Largest and best
r 3 y rurysILUPi early melon grown.

Next to Cole’s Early in time of ripening, but much
larger in size. Fruit, round, color, dark green, with
an occasional stripe pf—lpghter green. The bright
red flesh is extremely attractive, and deliciously
sweet. It is well adapted to h°avy as well as light
soils. A good shipper. Postpaid: fkt., 5c; ox., 10c;
14 -lb., SOc; lb., 81 00.

Flm'SHsa Favorite A sPlendid oblong mei-
r mrauei ravur!&e on, only a few days

later than the very early varieties. Skin dark
green, slightly mottled, with still deeper green
shade. Flesh deep crimson red. of finest flavor
and quality. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ok., 10c; %-lb., 25 ;
lb.. 90c.

Mrs. Addie Aiitrey, Postmaster Yeiser, Colo.: The

seed we ordered from you could not be beat. They
was first class in every respect. We will be glad
to give you our orders again.

ONIONS

One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of row.

There is an alarming scarcity of onion seed this
year. The unprecedented demand last y:ar consumed
every available pound of seed in the country, and
with onion bulbs at $10.00 per hundred pounds at
planting timre, but few were planted, and from
various causes they produced less than half a crop,
consequently stock is scarce and high; not half
enough in the country to supply the usual demand.
We have only limited qnantit'es of the varieties we
quote, and when they are gone will be unable to
supply more at any price, as the stock is not in th -
country to be had. Better order early if you want
to be sure of your supply.

GU LYU Onions do best on a rich loam,

which has been heavily manured,
and well cultivated for several years. The e is no
crop in which a liberal use of manure is more
essentia], and it should be of the best quality, and
well-rotted, as fresh manure is liable to result in
soft bulbs and many scullions. The land should be
plowed deeply in the Fall, harrowed, disked and
smoothed, ready for seeding in the Spring. As soon
as frost is out of the ground in February or March,
the land should be redisked. harrowed and
smoothed, when it will be ready for the seed. Where
all cultivation is to be by hand, drill the seeds in
rows 14 or 15 inches apart, using from 3 44 to 4
pounds of seed to the acre. Where it is desired to
cultivate with a horse, make the rows 12 and 20
inches apart. The broad row is for the horse to
walk in, and for irrigation. We use the latter
method entirely on our farm, and find we can grow
the crop much more cheaply and satisfactorily than
with all hand work. When the onions begin to
come up, wheel-hoe them very lightly, continuing-
to wheel-hoe and work them when necessary

throughout the season. With good so;l and proper
cultivation, 400 to 500 sacks per acre is not an un-
common yield.

Large Red Wethersfield p0J„',Vr

standard variety. One of the best yielders as well
as keepers. Shape .well flattened, but thick through,
large and heavy, skin purplish-red, smooth an!
glossy. An excellent onion for winter markets. It
grows well on poor soils and in the South. Is not
well adapted to muck lands. Th's is the cnion f -rni
which our Red Bottom Sets are grown. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5e; ok., 40c; 14-lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50.

Extra Early Red Flat

Yields well, and is ready for use two weeks earlier
than the Large Red Wethersfield, and very desir-
able for early market, and where seasons a^e short.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5e; cx., SOc; 44 -lb., $1.15; lb., $4.00.

Australian Brown

hard and solid, most attractive in shape and appear-
ance for the market, it having a beautiful amber
brown color. It is one of the earliest of the globe-
shaped yellows, but not so large or as heavy a crop-
per as some. Noted for its keeping qualities. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; ox., 35c; 44 -lb., $1.25; lb., $4.75.

A irery handsome, large onion.
■ ■ l&t? lO nearly globular in shape. Skin

yellowish straw color. Flesh white, mild and tender.
When seeds are started early in hotbeds and trans-
planted they make an enormous yield, and com-
mand fancy prices from the restaurant and hotel
trade. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ox., SOc; 44-lb., $1.75;

lb., $6.00.

Tffi BURTON SEED CO. is™ & market st. DENVER. COLO.

Field of Onion Seed on The Burton Seed Farm

|Um.r Small, noted for its earliness

^ UlrUll and mildness of flavor. For
early bunching- and pickling. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 40e; *4- lb., $1.50; ill., $5.00.

White Portugal or Silverskin

Yellow Globe Danvers

White Portugal or Silverskin

A universal favorite with gardeners. It is early,
bulbs flat but thick through, with thin white skin.
Mild flavored, and of good quality. They are grown
for sets, for green onions or for bunching, and for
Fall or early Winter use. This is the onion fr >m
which our fancy white bottom sets are grown.
Seed of this variety are unusually scarce and high.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 50e; *4 -lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00.

Yellow Globe Danvers °ne of the

best and most
extensively grown yellow onions. Bulbs are uni-
formly globe-shaped, small neck, and it is an enor-
mous yielder and a fine keeper. We have used the
utmost care in selecting our seeds of this variety,
and can recommend them to the most critical grow-
er. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; %-lb., $1.50; lb,
$5.00.

Crystal White Wax ^VaTtJ^tK Yellow Bermuda

onion in the world. It is a waxy white, of the fin-
est flavor, and quality. It is the onion that is
grown so largely in the South, and commands a
premium over any other onion in fhe leading mar-
kets. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 14-lb.. $1.50; lb.,

$5.00.

This is the standard'
variety grown so
largely in Texas. It is the most hardy of all sorts,
very prolific, less affected by disease, and will yield
more than any other variety. It is identical with
the White Bermuda, only it produces an onion
somewhat yellow in appearance. Postpaid: Pkt.,

5c; oz., 35c; 14 -lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Ohio Yellow Globe

The Ohio Yellow
Globe Onion is con-
ceded by nearly all growers to be the most perfect
strain of Yellow Globe Onions yet introduced. It
is early, a sure cropper, large yielder, long keeper,
mild flavor, attractive, handsome, bright, even

color, ripens early and all at once. Necks very

small, curing down to almost nothing. The firm,

solid bulbs are excellent, winter keepers and enor-
mous yielders. This onion grows well on nearly all
kinds of soil, and on account of its quick maturing
qualities is considered the best yellow onion for the
West. We can recommend this strain to the most
critical growers. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; *4-

Ib., $1.50; lb., $5.00.

White Lisbon

This is the best and most
profitable variety of the
bunching sort. Acres of
them being grown by the
gardeners for bunching
for local and shipping
trade. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;
oz„ 35c; %-lb., $1.00; lb.,
$3.50.

Giant Gibraltar

This is the largest of yel-
low onions, often called
“Spanish Onions.” The
bulbs are as round as an
orange, often much
larger, and of a light yel-
low straw color. The
flavor is very mild. The
onion will keep all Win- White Lisbon

ter if thoroughly matured, well cured, and stored
in a cool, dry place. The seed of this onion should
be sown in January or February in hotbeds or
greenhouses, and transplanted to the open ground
when weather permits. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

50c; *4 -lb., *1.75; lb.. $6.00.

Southport Yellow Globe

Southport Red Globe gobe-s ed

onions are in best demand, the Southport Red Globe
being the most popular and best seller in Southern
and Eastern markets. Should be grown more
largely here, as it commands 5 to 10 cents per cwt.
more from the shipping trade tnan the yellows.
The bulbs are ideally globe-shaped, with small neck
and deep red color. A very heavy cropper and goo 1
keeper. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; r/,, 40c; *4 -lb., $1.”0;
lb., $5.00.

White Barletta

The earliest onion grown
here. One of the best for
pickling, being small, pure white, mild and delicate.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 50e; ^-Ib., $i,50; lb., $5.00.

Joe James, Crowley, Colo.: Your onion seed were

all right. I think that was the first time I ever
raised onions... I planted the 12 pounds I bought
of you on 3 1-3 acres and got 1.054 busheds of good
onions. Every one that saw them said they were
the hest In the valley,

#~TflE BURTON SEED CO. is™ & market st. DENVER, CQLO.^f

Yellow Dutch or Strasburg

A splendid variety for sets. The bulbs are very
similar to Yellow Danvers, excepting they are a lit-
tle more flattened, and have a darker yellow skin.
Ripens early and is a splendid keeper. This is the
onion from which our fancy bottom ?efs are grown.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz , 40c; ^i-lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.

IJUU White Onions are the mildest

Willie 'WSlvJUC flavored, and command the
highest market prices when they are true globe-
shaped and free from stain. Our strain of White
Globe onions meets these requirements, having a
thin skin of purest whiteness. The flesh is crisp,
fine grained, very white and mild. As soon as ripe,
bulbs should be "stored in a cool, darkened shed oi
drv cellar. Pcstpa d: Pkt., 5c; «z., 50c;

$1.50; lb., $5.00.

Mammoth Silver King ueppe“"“

striking onion grown. Its large size, symmetrical
appearance, and beautiful silvery flesh, with its
mild sweet flavor, make it the most popular onion
of its kind on the market. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

50c; %-lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00.

Yellow Fiat Danvers

either market or home use. Very productive,
medium size, round, flat, small neck. Flesh white,
white grained and mild. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

40c; %-lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50.

C. \Y. Davis, Piedmont, Mo. : I have always had

good success from your seeds. I planted $2.00
worth of them last year and raised about $260.00
worth of vegetables from them. Had speeial good
luek with your large red Wethersfield onions.

ONION SETS

Onion Sets
The

Why Onion Sets Are Planted

sets produce a large onion, ready for market from
the seed. This enables the grower to sell liis erop
ally higher than when those grown from seed come
other crop on the land the same year. Bottom sets
half the time it takes to grow them from seed.

Bottom Onion Sets are produced by sowing seed
reached full development. Our sets are small, one

Multiplier Onion Sets are formed through the di
are not grown from seeds.

Red Top Sets arc produced like seed on the top
and top sets the next.

All of our onion sets this season are Colorado
grown anywhere. Colorado is destined to he the le
have the soil, climate and water, necessary to the b
usually dry, and by stopping irrigating can force tli
size. Our Falls are ideal for harvesting them, and
want the finest quality sits you ever saw, TRY OUR

planting of oniou sets is increasing rapidly yearly.
They are used for several purposes. The bottom onion
four to six weeks earlier than can be had by sowing
earlier in the season, at which time prices are usu-
on the market. It also permits the growing of an-
also produce good green onions on most any soil in

very thickly, and harvesting them before they have
in eli or less in diameter, dry and unsprouted,
vision of the bulbs into many smaller ones. They

of the stalks. Top Sets make large bulbs one year

grown, and the finest quality we have ever seen
ading Onion Set growing state of the Union, as we
est production of them. Our Summers and Falls ar;*
ein to mature wheu they have reached the proper
our cold, dry Winters fine for keeping them. If you
COLOR \DO GROWN SETS.

/"MSI TEinr Soil requirements the same as for onion seed. Place the onion sets 3 or 4 inches
vUL I U SvC. apart, according- to size, 3 inches deep, In rows 1 foot apart. It is customary to fur-
row out the soil with a little hand plow early in the Spring, set the onion in this furrow right side up.
and cover with a garden rake, and if the soil is dry it should be well firmed over the sets. Twelve to
fifteen bushels of sets required for an acre.

Bv Parcel Post. Prepaid

Freight oi

’ Express at

Sets 32 lbs. to Bushel.

Purchaser

’s Expense

Qt.

•*/4-Bu.

y2.Bu. 1 Bn.

t|t.

V*- Bn.

V»-Bu.

IFu.

Yellow Bottom Sets

25c

$1.75

$3.00 $5.50

20 c

$1.25

$2 25

$4.00

Red Bottom Sets

1 .75

3.00 5,50

20c

1.25

2.25

4 00

White Bottom Sets

30c

2.00

3.25 45.00

1 .50

2 75

5.00

White Multipliers

3.00

5.50

35c

2.50

4.50

THE MAIL ORDER SEED MOUSE OF THE WEST

Red Bottom Sets ?0?#V.ran” Vy"

A very popular variety.

Yc| low Rnifnm The most largely growi
T ©NOW Buliom variety. Sets fine and dry
medium size, no sprouts.

White Bottom Sets

These are small,
solid, and of a beau-
tiful silvery white. A favorite sort for the private
and market gardens.

PaH These are planted to pro-

duce both early green
onions, and large eating onions.

White Multiplier n smfafr . gr„ef ;

Spring bunching, are enormously productive, fre-
quently producing as many as 20 bulbs in a single
cluster from one bulb planted.

GARLIC

Gk&lfWCl The Garlic is a bulbous plant, well
■ ■ v? known for~it§ very strong and pun-
gent taste. The plant seldom flowers in our cli-
mate, and is propagated by means of the cloves, for
which the outside ones should be taken in prefer-
ence to the inner ones, which are not so well de-
veloped. They like a rich, well-drained soil. If
planted in damp ground, cr watered too much, they
will rot. Plant the cloves in shallow drills, about
one foot apart, and six inches apart in the row.
covering them to a depth of one to two incnes.
Plant about same time as onion sets. Postpaid:
Lb., SOc; 2 ll>s., 55s.

Mrs. John J. Mackey, Vona, Colo.: I wouldn’t ask

for seed to come up better or grow and yield better,
I bad the best garden last summer that I have bad
since I moved to Colo, eight years ago.

OKRA

One ounce of seed to 100 feet of row.

This vegetable is but little known in the West,
but is highly esteemed in the South. The seed pod ;
are used in soups, when young and tender, to whic i
it imparts an aromatic flavor. They are also
stewed and served with butter, also, prepared as a
salad. It is a very delicious vegetable, and should
be grown more largely in the West.

CULTURE

Sow the seed thickly in
rich', warm ground about
the middle of May, or
when danger from frost
has passed, in rows
about 3 feet apart, one
inch deep. When well
up, thin to ten or twelve
inches apart in the row.

White Velvet

An entirely distinct va-
riety. The pods are
round and smooth, but
covered with a fine
fibre resembling velvet.
It is one of the very best
varieties. Postpaid: rkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 25c;
lb., 75c.

Dwarf Green

Plants are about 3V2
feet high, early matur-
ing and very prolific.
Pods are white, long,
smooth, tender and of
good quality. Postpaid:
Pkt,, 5c; cz., 10c; 14-lb.,
25c; lb.. 75c.

dwarf Green

PARSNIPS

One ounce for 200 feet of drill.

Hollow' Crown

CUL-

TURE

Sow as early
in the Spring
as the wea-
ther will
a d mi t, in
rows about
18 inches
apart. and
about 1 inch
deep, in a
deep, rich
soil. When
the plants
are about 2
inches tall,
thin out to
3 to 6 inches
apart in the
rows. The
quality of
the roots is
i m p r oved
by leaving
them in the
ground over
winter for
spring use.
Parsnips
are valuable
for stock
feeding, as
well as for
table use. If
grown on a
large scale,
make rows
wide enough
to allow cul-
tivation b y
horse power.

Guernsey Hollow Grown

large, tender and sw*eet. One of the best, and the
only kind grown here to any extent. Postpaid:

Pkt.. 5c; cz., 35c; %-Ib., 50c; lb., $1.50.

The Farmer’s Opportunity

\ ever in the history of our Aation have the prod-
ucts of the Farms been in such demand. The out-
put of the Foundry, Machine Shops, Factory, Mill,
and Farms cannot keep pace w'th the ever increas-
ing demand, and every day that passes sees the
wealth of the Fnited States pile higher and higher,
low is the Farmer’s opportunity to reap a rich har-
vest by increasing his efforts and production, for
it is evident that after the War ends it will take
the European Countries years to recuperate and be-
come self-supporting again, during which time the
Fnited States Farmers will be called upon to supply
them with foed-stuffs. Our Food 'Administrator
will see that products of the Farm reach the actual
consumer by the most direct routes and most eco-
nomical market methods at prices commensurate
with cost of production.

Mr. Farmer, opportunity is knocking at your
door! Improve it by planting “Burton's Quality
Seeds.”

Geo. M. Beneseli, Pincn, Colo.: I have found per-

fect satisfaction in every package of seeds pur-
chased of you. The quality was excellent and you
may figure on me as a steady customer in the
future or that is after the war is oyer, as I have en-
listed in the navy.

THE BURTON SEED CO. 15™ & market st. DENVER.COLO.

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PARSLEY

One ounce of seed to 150 feet of row.

CULTURE

Parsley succeeds best on
rich, mellow soil. The seed
is very slow to germinate, and should be sown
as early as possible in the Spring. Sow in
rows 12 to 18 inches apart, covering from one-
half to an inch deep with fine soil, firmly
pressed down. When the plants are about 3
inches high, thin to about 6 inches apart In
the row.

Parsley is used largely for seasoning soups
and stews, also for garnishing, and for salads.
The seeds germinate very slowly, and should
be sown early in the Spring.

Champion Moss-Curled Elected

strain, beautifully crimped, curled leaves. The
color is rich green, making it the very best for
garnishing. Its pleasant, aromatic flavor is
unsurpassed. Very slow to go to seed, and
quite hardy. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb.,
25c; lb., 85c.

nnilhlA A very compact, curly,

LJOUDie wurieo fine cut) bright green

variety. The market gardener’s favorite.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 85c.

Hamburg Rooted or German

The edible roots resemble small parsnips. Is
esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 85c.

Moss Curled

PUMPKINS

Oue ounce of seed to 25 bills; 3 pounds per acre.

CULTURE Pumpkins are grown largely
1 for stock feeding, and are usu-

ally planted with corn. Should be planted in every
other corn row, 6 to 8 feet apart in the row.

Connecticut Field

A large, round or
slightly oval pump-
kin. Skin reddish orange color, with rich orange
yellow flesh. Grown extensively for stock feeding,
also good for pies. Generally planted with corn.
Hardiest of all, producing enormous crops. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

I p i a a fine quality pumpkin of

vdfJciiivoC r|C Japanese origin. The flesh
is thick, of a rich salmon color, fine grained, dry
and sweet. Seed cavity very small. Very early,
productive, and highly esteemed for pies or cook-
ing. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Small Sugar or Pie

Small Sugar or Pie "StSHh! creT

ebrated pumpkin pie is made. It is small, has deep
orange skin, fine grained flesh; an excellent keeper,
very prolific. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb„

25c; lb., 75c.

Large Cheese orKentucky Field

Large, round, somewhat flattened, very hardy and
productive. A fine keeper. Flesh yellow, very
thick, and of excellent quality. A fine sort for
family or market use. It is also grown extensively
for stock feeding. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-
lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Tennessee Sweet Potato ™n ® ”®it

resembles a sweet potato in flavor. Is pear shaped
and slightly ribbed. The color is a creamy white,
sometimes slightly striped with green. Flesh thick,
light colored, fine grained, sweet, delicious, fine for
pies. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 30c; lb., $1.

King of the Mammoths or Pot-

■ The largest of all pumpkins, often two feet

or more in diameter, and sometimes weigh-
ing over one hundred pounds. The skin is salmon
yellow; the flesh is thick, and of a bright yellow,
often used for pies, but grown principally for stock
feeding. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; >4-lb., 30c;

lb., $1.00.

Mammouth Tours

A very large, French
variety, that is good

for exhibition purposes or stock. Skin salmon
color; flesh yellow. One of the hardiest and most
prolific of the pumpkin family. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; 14-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Green Striped Cushaw ^r1teoldexfS-

lent for pies, and sells well on all markets. Eigh-
teen inches to 2 feet long, 12 inches in diameter;
green striped, with crooked neck. Flesh, thick, yel-
low, coarse, but sweet. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;

>4 -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

MUSHROOMS

The best results are obtained by the use of Lam-
bert’s Pure Culture Spawn, which is largely used
by the most successful growers. Tills Is an Ameri-
can make of spawn. It produces mushrooms of
excellent quality and large size, this being due to
the fact that the spawn is obtained by a process of
grafting, only large and vigorous specimens of
mushrooms being used for the purpose.

Full and explicit instructions for growing are
sent by us free with all orders for spawn.

Per brick, 35c; by express or freight at pur-
chaser's expense: 10 bricks, $2.50; 25 bricks, $5,00.

The pea erop last year was the shortest for a
number of years past, some varieties being a total
failure, resulting in light stocks and high prices.
YVe have fairly good sized stocks of the principal
varieties, which we will supply at prices quoted as
long as stocks last. There are not enough peas in
the country to supply the usual demand. We,
therefore, urge our customers to order early or they
may not be able to secure them.

CUL-

TURE

For early peas,
the soil should
be light and
warm, but for
the main crop a
heavier soil is
better. Fresh
manure and very
rich or wet soil
should be avoid-
ed, as it causes
rank growth of
vines at the cost
of quality and
quantity pro-
duced. Peas are
very hardy, en-
during cold well.

The smooth
varieties are the
earliest and har-
diest, and may
ee planted as
soon as the frost
is out of the
ground. These
are sometimes
planted in the
Fall. The

wrinkled vari-
eties are sweeter
and more tender,
but are liable to
rot if planted as
early as the
smooth varieties.

Plant the early,
smooth varieties
as soon as the
ground can be
worked, in drills
2VZ to 3 feet
apart, and 4 to 5
inches deep, cov-
ering with about
2 inches of soil,
and filling the
trench gradually
as the plants
grow. Plant the
wrinkled vari-
eties in the same
manner, begin-
ii i n,g a little
later, and plant
at regular inter-
vals until about

July 1st, when you will have peas the entire season.

Laxtonian

Laxtonian or Dwarf Gradus

A new dwarf pea introduced by the English grow-
ers of Thomas Paxton and Gradus, resembling the
latter in size and of pod; in fact, it is a Dwarf
Gradus, and equally as early. The vines are vigor-
ous and productive, averaging 15 to 18 inches high,
and when in bearing are filled with immense dark
green pea pods, containing 8 to 10 large peas. It
is so productive, the pods so large and well filled,
the quality so good, that it should be the leading
early variety for the market gardener and the home
gardener. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2-lb„ 20c; lb., 40c;
2 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $3.50. If ordered shipped by
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Pkt., 5c;

Ms-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65e; 10 lbs., $3.00.

C. B. Hume, Williams, Ariz. : The San I.uis Val-

ley Peas you shipped me last spring were very sat-
isfactory— yon eon look for an order next spring.

Alaska or
Earliest of All

Dwarf Gray
Sugar or
Edible Pod

This fine pea has be-
come a standard extra
early variety for mar-
ket, and is the earliest
of all blue peas. Vines
2 to 4 feet high, very
uniform in maturing, of
excellent quality.retain-
ing its color after cook-
ing. Postpaid: Pkt,, 5c;
*4 -lb,; 20c; lb., 35c; 2

lbs., (55c; 10 lbs, $3.00.
If ordered shipped by
freight or express at
purchaser’s expense:
Pkt., 5c; %- lb., 30c; 2

lbs., 55c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

American

Wonder

A standard, extra
quality, early dwarf
wrinkled pea. Grows
10 to 15 inches high,
very prolific, with
fine, well filled pods.
Desirable for market
or home garden.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2
lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 2

ibs., 65c; 10 lbs., $3.00.
By freight or express
at purchaser's ex-
pense: PKt., 5c; 14-
lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 2

lbs., 55c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Earliest and
Best

The earliest and most
even strain of extra
early peas. Vines
vigorous and hardy,
pods from 214 to 3
inches long, each
containing 5 to 7
mediumsized, smooth
peas of good qual-
ity. Seed smooth,
yellow-white. An im-
provement over the
Alaska. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; y3-lb., 20c;
lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10
lbs., $3.00. If ordered
shipped by freight or
express at purchas-
er’s expense: Pkt., 5c;

55c; 10 lbs., $2.50.

Americas Wonder
Ms-lb., 15«; lb., SOcj a lbs.,

Excels all other sugar
peas in productiveness
and quality. Vines are
from 20 to 30 inches
high, the pods are large,
broad, sweet and tender,
extremely fleshy, and
equal to the best snap
beans for cooking pods
and all. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; 14-lb., 20c; lb., 40c;
2 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $3.50.
If ordered shipped by
freight or express at
purchaser’s expense:
Pkt., 5c; 14-lb., 20c; 2
lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

Alaska

i 9

ff: THE BURTON SEEPHCOW & market st7denVER,CQLQ. %

Large White Marrowfat 5!\S VSnMy

are about SV2 feet high, and of strong vigorous
growth. The pods are large, about 3 Inches long,
cylindrical, surface somewhat roughened, 1 ght
colored, and well filled. Seed large, smooth round,
and light creamy-yellow. Excellent for summer
use, but is not as sweet and tender as some of the
newer sorts, although undoubtedly one of the most
productive of the garden varieties. Postpaid: Pkt.
5c; %-lb., 15c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs, 55c; 10 lbs., $2.50. If
ordered shipped by freight or express at purchasers
expense: Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 15c; lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 10
lbs., $2.00.

Dwarf Telephone

Dwarf Telephone is the famous
old Telephone without its long
vines. It is of a healthy, stocky
growth and enormously product-
ive. The pods frequently measure
5. inches in length, are broad,
straight and remarkably well
filled, often containing 9 or 10
peas Pod is dark-green, thick
and plump. It is the most pop-
ular and largely grown crop pea
with the market gardener, and
equally as good for the home
garden. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2-

11>., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 10
lbs., $3.50. If ordered shipped by
freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 20c; lb.,
35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

Premium Gem JS’S

Little Gem. A very fine, extra
early dwarf, wrinkled pea for
market or family use, growing
12 to 15 inches high, needing no
brush or sticks to support it.
Pods large and crowded with 6
to 9 very large peas of fine qual-
ity. Postpaid: I’kt., 5c; Vz-lb.,

20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs.,
$3.50. If ordered shipped by
freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: Pkt., 5c; y2-lb., 20c; lb.,
35c; 2 lbs., 05c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

The Ameer or Mam-

moth Alaska n

rapidly growing in favor with
market gardeners, being planted
extensively by those who have
tried it, and know its merits. It
resembles the Alaska, the vine
being more vigorous, a little
taller, or about 3 feet in height,
and the pods and peas are fully
one-third larger. It is a heavy
producer, with handsome, dark-
green pods, containing from 5 to
7 large, blue-green, round peas
of excellent quality. The crop ripens uniformly,
about 3 days later than Alaska. We can recom-
mend this to gardeners as the most prolific pea for
early planting. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 20c; lb.,
40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $3.50. If ordered shipped la-
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Pkt., 5c;
Vs-lh., 20c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

Dwarf

Telephone

Dwarf Charrmion The dwarf type of the

WVWt,M Vlldllipiun old reliable Champion
of England, retaining all of its excellence, but re-
quires no stakes. A robust and vigorous growe -.
A great producer of handsome dark-green pods,
well filled with peas of unsurpassed flavor. Fine
for home or market garden. Height, 2 feet. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; %-ll>., 20c; 11»., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 10

lbs., $3.50. If ordered shipped by freight or express
at purchaser’s expense: Pkt., 5c; y,-lb., 20e; lb..

35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

W. II. Pundt, Decrtrail, Colo. — I can honestly say
that I never li:id any better seeds since I have been
planting. I had the best stand in my garden truck
that I ever had since I have been in Colorado, which
is five years next spring. Expect to buy my seeds
from you next season.

Thomas

Laxton

The Market
Gardener’s Fa-
vorite Pea. The
only rival to
the Famous
G r a d u s as a
long- podded
extremely early
wrinkled pea.
and in some
respects even
better. The
growth is ident
ically with the
Gradus, but the
pods are a
richer, deeper
green, and
square at the
end. The peas
are large, of a
deep-green col-
or,making them
very attractive
and appetizing
on the table.
The crop ripens
only 3 to 4 cays
later than Gra-
dus. Height
a bo u t 3 feet.
Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; y~-lb., 20c;
Ih., 40c: 2 lbs.,
75c ; 10 lb s.,

$3.50. By freight
or express at
purchaser’s ex-
pense: Pkt., 5c;
Vt- lb., 20c; lb.,
35c; 2 lbs., 65c;
10 lbs., $3.00.

Little

Marvel

Parti c u 1 a r 1 y
well suited to
the home gar-
den or for mar-
ket gardening.

It is a first
early pea about
15 inches high,
heavily set
with large,
dark pods, usu-
ally in pairs
that are closely

crowded with 6 to 8 deep green peas of ex'ra fine
flavor. As early as American Wonder, and a better
yielder. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; Vi- lb., 20c; lb.. 40c; 2

lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $3.50. If ordered shipped by freight
or express at purchaser’s expense: Pkt., 5c; y2-\b ,
20c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

Thomas Laxton

Blue Bantam

Tlic best first early dwarf,
wrinkled pea yet introduced.

The dwarf, vigorous vines average about 15 inches
high, simply loaded down with large, deep bluish-
green peas. The peas are not only large in size,
but of most luscious flavor. The pods are ready
to pick as early as American Wonder, while double
in size: in fact, they average fully as large as
Gradus. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; %-lb., 25c; lb., 45c.

Crop of Blue Bantam almost a total failure. One
pound being the most we can supply to any one
customer.

Prices quoted in this catalog include the prepay-
ment of postage or express by us on all seeds by
tlie packet, ounce, 14-pound, ^4-pound, and pound,
except 011 grass and field seeds, such as corn, oats,
alfalfa, grain, etc., which go by freight or express
at purchaser’s expense and option, unless a special
delivered price has been made.

On our prepaid seeds we reserve the privilege to
send either by parcel post or express, using the
cheaper one.

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Gradus or Prosperity

The most popular, extra early,
wrinkled pea. It is not only large
and of the best quality, but it is
within two or three days as early as
the small, round, extra early sorts.
It is an abundant producer, bearing
continuously throughout "the season.
Vines about 36 inches high. Pods of
a bright-green colon, well fi'led with
luscious peas. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

i/2-ll>., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs.,
$3.50. If ordered shipped by fre!ght
or express at purchaser's expense:
Pkt., 5c; y2- lb.. 20c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs.,
05c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

Alderman: Admiral

Dewey or Improved
Telephone n?5

of vigorous growth. The pods are
larger than the Telephone, color
dark green, and well filled with
from 8 to 9 large green peas of
excellent flavor. Height about 4
feet. Postpaid: Pkt., 5e; 14- lb., 20c;
lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 10 lb*., $3 50. If
ordered shipped by freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense: Pkt.,

5c; i/,-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c;
10 lbs., $3.00.

Nott’s Exceisior^Swar!

wrinkled peas, hardy and vigorous.
The pods are filled with 7 to 9 Urge
peas of superior tenderness and
flavor. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; y2-lb.,

20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $3 50.
If ordered shipped by freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense: Pkt.,
5c; 1/2-lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 2 lb;., 65c;
10 lbs., $3.00.

Improved Stratagem

A favorite with market gardeners,
and for the home garden. Strong
vines, immense pods, large pe s, and
heavv cropper. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

i/>-lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 10
lbs., $3,50. If ordered shipped by
freight or express at purchaser's ex-
pense: Pkt., 5c; 14-lb., 20c; lb., 35c;
2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $3.00.

Alderman, Ad-
miral Dewey,
or Imp roved
Telephone

One ounce of seed will produce 1,000 to 1,500 plants.

CULTURE

A warm, moist soil is best
suited for peppers. Sow seed in
hotbed or greenhouse, and when danger from frost
has passed, set in rows 2 to 3 feet apart, and cul-
tivate same as egg plant.

Gh i An enormous fruiting vari-

^ a €2181 ety about double the size
of Ruby King. Notwithstanding its size, it is verv
early and prolific. Flesh is thick, tender, mild and
sweet. Unexcelled for salad- or stuffed as ma goe \
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; 14-oz., 20c; oz, 60c; 14-lb., $2.00.

Large Bell or Bull Nose anX

of mild flavor. The skin is quite thick and fleshy.
Of medium size, and verv popular. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; % -oz., 15c; oz., 50c; 14 -lb., $1.75.

Rlihv Kins* The most popular, large fruited
pepper. Very nrolific ; plants
grow about 2 feet high, and bear a fine crop of
handsome, large peppers, which ripen earlier than
any other large fruited variety. The flesh is quite
thick, sweet and mild, and may be eaten from th°
hand like an apple. Especially fine for salads or
stuffed as mangoes. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; 14-oz., 15c;
oz., 50c; 1/4 -lb.. $1.75.

Long Red Cayenne £.iatUtn‘etyi>Y™?

scarlet, cone-shaped and pungent. Are as mmh
used for pickling when green as when ripe. Post-
paid: Pkt.. 5c; 14-oz., 15c; oz., 50c; 14-lb., $1.75.

By dacsr&rtl If am Among- large, mild, sweet pep-
B 1 1 pers none can compare with
Neapolitan in earliness. It beats them all by ten
days or two weeks. Its strongest claim, however,
is its wonderful bearing power. Single plants often
yield from 30 to 40 full grown peppers at one time,
and continues loaded with fruit risrht up to frost.
The skin and flesh are bright red, thick meated.
very sweet and mild as an apple. They are of good
size, generally about 4 inches long by 5 to 6 inches
round, and keep in good condition for a long time.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; 14-oz., 15c; oz., 50c; 14-lb., $1.75.

Fruit is small, bright red, very
^0^ and pungent. Plants very pro-
ductive. Generally used for making pepper sauce.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; Mi-oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 14”lb., $1.25.

Sweet Mountain '$S?y0tV{,S ?#(*»?•«:

sweet and mild flavored. Much used for stuffing
pickles. Postpaid: Pkt., 5 c; 14-uz., 15c; oz., 50c;
14 -lb., $1.75.

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SEED POTATOES

500 to 000 pounds will plant an acre.

Pimento The mildest and sweetest of all pep-
nmciiiu pers. Largely grown for canning
purposes, as its lack of pungency, and its firm,
thick fleshiness, which permits of its being scalded
and peeled. It should be grown in every family
garden. It is delicious with salads or stuffed, and
a healthy food to eat when ripe, as you would eat
an apple. For salad, parboil it to remove the skin ;
stuffed and baked it is far superior to all other
peppers. PoNipnid: Pkt., 5c; %-ox., 15c; oz., 50c; yt-
ll>., $1.50; lb., $5.00.

Anaheim Chili

This is the Chili Pepper
that has only recently be-
come prominent, and is fast supplanting the old
Mexican Chili. It is a safe crop to plant, has no
insect enemies, and when dried is not perishable.
The demand for green chilis is increasing, as the
canneries are canning large quantities of it. The
Anaheim Chili is desired above all others by .the

Ruby Giant

canners because of its fleshiness and slight pun-
gency. Canned Chili was unheard of until the thick
meat Anaheim Chili was introduced. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; 14-07.., 15c; oz., 50c; 14-lb., $1.50.

Rllhv A beautiful large variety, being

■vuujr arp 3 s t. a cross between the Ruby King

and Chinese Giant. It possesses the large size of
the Chinese Giant, and the splendid shape of the
Ruby King. The flesh is mild and sweet, making
a good salad sliced and served with tomatoes. This
new pepper will undoubtedly become very popular,
both in the home and market garden. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; 1/4-07,., 15c; oz., 50c; 14-lb.. $1.75.

For those having suitable soil for potatoes, there
Is no Western crop more profitable nor one that
can be grown more cheaply than early potatoes. In
this latitude they come in after the Southern crop
lias been marketed, and before late varieties are
ready, and usually find a bare market and command
high prices. Many of our best gardeners and
farmers grow them extensively, and follow them
with lettuce, turnips and other late crops.

The Seed Potatoes we send out are seed potatoes
in every sense that the word “Seed’’ should imply.
They are not only the best wTe can supply, but we
try to have them the best obtainable from any
source at any price. They will be hand-sorted,
selected stock, such as any one will be proud to
plant. Our Early Ohio Seed is genuine Red River
Stock, grown in the Red River Valley, in Minne-
sota. They are true to name, free from any kind of
disease, and the best that skill and labor can pro-
duce. Our other varieties are native-grown; all
hand-sorted, selected stock.

CULTURF Any 8'ood’ well drained soil
v w u 1 '»rii- will produce potatoes under
right climatic conditions and proper cultivation

For early potatoes that mature in 8 to 12 weeks
from planting, the soil should be particularly rich.
A rich clover or alfalfa sod, manured and broken
the year before, and planted to corn or some crop
that is cultivated well and often, is in best shape
for growing a good crop of nice, clean potatoes.

For best results, manure should be applied to the
land the year before. Cut the potatoes so that each
piece will have two or three eyes, then plant in
furrows about 3 feet apart and 8 inches deep, plant-
ing a piece of potato every 10 or 15 inches apart.
Cover 3 to 4 inches deep, and about the same time
the potatoes are ready to come through the ground,
run a harrow over the ground, which will finish
filling up the furrow, making a smooth surface
upon which to work when the potatoes come
through the ground. Cultivate often, and if troubled
with flee, beetle or blight, spray with Bordeaux or
Arsenate of Lead mixture.

Minn. Red River Early Ohios

/ p;nb \ This is the earliest, surest, best, and
\ most profitable of the early varieties,

and a decided favorite with those growing potatoes
for the early market, as it can be marketed before

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\ it is fully grown. We have just unloaded a car of
genuine Minnesota Red River Valley stock for our
early trade, and are in position to fill orders
promptly or at any future date desired. Our seed
of these is selected, freshly assorted and true to
name. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense:
Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $5.00e If
ordered by parcel post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Early Ohio

Colorado Dry Land Ohios the Early

Ohio, grown on the Divide, between Denver and
Colorado Springs, without irrigation. Some growers
prefer the native grown stock to the Eastern, altho
the potato is not quite so smooth and even in size.
Our seed were grown from Eastern seed last year
and are of good, freshly assorted stock, but not
absolutely free from scab. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 75c;
100 lbs., $4.50. If ordered by parcel post, add 5c per
pound for postage.

Da/I This is grown very largely

i'vll IVIvvIUrc on the Western Slope, and in
the mountains, where it seems to thrive best. It is
very hardy and vigorous, oval in shape, and at-
tractive in appearance. Cooks mealy and dry, and
is of fine flavor. This is an improved type of the
old Peachblow Potato, and there is an increasing
demand for them from the South for seed purposes.
By freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb.,

10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $5.00. If ordered
sent by parcel post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Russet Burbank or Netted Gem

An oblong, large white potato, with shallow eyes
and netted skin. Flesh white; very mealy, and fine
flavor. Excellent quality. The best and most pop-
ular baking variety. This potato is fast supplant-
ing the Rural and Pearl varieties in the Middle
West, as it seems to be especially adapted to*our
soil. Is a very heavy yielder, and scab resistant.
By freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb.,
10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $5.00. If ordered
by parcel post, add 5c per pound for postage.
Il'ich f^ohhl^l' An extra early variety, ma-
llldll vUUEJlGr turing only a week or ten
days later than the Early Ohio. The tubers are
round, uniform in size and shape. The eyes are
strong, well developed, and slightly indented. The
flesh is of a creamy white; of fine quality and
flavor. It is a vigorous grower, good keeper, and
ripens uniformly. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 75c;
100 lbs., $5.00. If ordered by parcel post, add 5c
per pound for postage.

Daco QaoHI lino This is the standard vari-
rv LloL? cCCUIIIIg ety of Red Potato grown
in Greeley District, and is one of the best table
varieties. It is not as prolific as the Wh'tes, there-
fore not grown as extensively. By freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c.

10 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $5.00. If ordered sent by par-
cel post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Rural New Yorker ™sulars a‘£|

the best potato grown in the Greeley District. It is
large, oblong, smooth and very attractive, and
commands top prices wherever sold. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c;
10 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $5 00. If ordered sent by parcel
post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Mammoth Pearls ™,sn SUhkSSSdBf5!

the irrigated districts of the state. It is a heavy
cropper, and the surest late variety grown. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c;

Early Six Weeks

3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $4.50. If ordered
sent by parcel post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Same as Early Ohio,
only sold under an-
other name.

SWEET POTATOES

Very few grown here, as we have but little Irri-
gated land suitable for them, and we seldom have
enough warm weather to produce a satisfactory
crop. Owing to the perishable nature of Sweet
Potatoes, and the tenderness of the plants, we do
not guarantee them to arrive in good condition, but
will send out ouly first-class stock, using every
precaution in packing. Shipments should always
be by express.

^Il| TMOC The plants should be grown In
^ w B hotbeds, and when safe from

frost should be pulled and transplanted in rows
from 3 to 4 feet apart, 12 to 15 inches apart in the
row. Warm, sandy soil should be selected, as it is
useless to plant them in cold, wet, heavy soil.

Yellow Nartsemond *yesrifVrch£:

er‘s expense: Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00.

If ordered sent by Parcel post, add 5c per pound
for postage.

Yellow By freiSht or express at

■ ^iivsvv aw j purchaser’s expense: Lb.,

15c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

For prices on plants, see Page 54. Orders
for potatoes and plants should be placed in advance.

RHUBARB

One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of row.

Rkufearfe

Rhubarb requires a deeply cul-
tured and thoroughly manured
soil. Sow seed early in the spring in rows about 1
foot apart. The second year after planting, the
plants may be transplanted to a permanent bed,
about 4 feet apart each way.

£ THE BURTON SEED CO. 15th g. market st. DENVER.COLO.^, *

Early large, tender,
and very fine. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; %-lb., 45c;
lb., $1.50.

\/ Very large; the finest
w b w tw ■ ■ ca cooking variety. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; 14-lb., 45c;

lb., $1.50.

RHUBARB

ROOTS

The planting of Rhubarb Roots is
usually more satisfactory than to
attempt to grow them from seed.
Both time and labor are saved
where the planting of roots is fol-
lowed. Roots, such as we furnish,
should be set in well-enriched soil,
at least 4 feet apart each way. The
stalks should not be pulled the first
season. The blossom stalks, how-
ever, should always be cut off, so
as not to exhaust the plant by going
to seed. For prices on Rhubarb
Roots, see Page 54.

RADISHES

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill;

8 to 10 pounds per acre.

The radish is one of the most

Linnaeus

popular and one of the best all-sea-
son vegetables that tlie market and
borne gardener can grow, whether in the liot-bed or
the home garden. Our seed is especially selected
French stock, and is from the best that Europe has
to offer. We would advise our customers to buy
their stock early, as prices most certainly will be
higher for the next few years.

^||| TTIIOET Radishes must be grown rapid-
^ w 1 w 1=1 lyif they are to be crisp and

tender. Therefore, the soil should be prepared with
well-rotted manure, and should be kept moist and
well cultivated until the radishes mature. Sow
early and often, in good, rich, sandy soil, in rows
about a foot apart in the open ground, and 5 to 6
inches apart in hot-beds and greenhouses. Winter
radishes should be sown during July and August
to get the benefit of the cool September weather.
They should be gathered as soon frost comes,
and buried in sand in a cool cellar for Winter use.

Rliubn; h Roots

Earliest Round Deep Scarlet

This variety is ready for market about
rvi viilg 20 days after planting,, and is one of
(he most popular forcing radishes among the mar-
ket gardeners. It is larger, smoother and richer, I
darker red than any other forcing radish. Very |
tender and brittle. Small tops allow close planting. J
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; 50c; lb., $1.50.

Early Scarlet, White Tipped

A prime favorite for all purposes. It is medium
sized, has short foliage; color, very deep scarlet. I
with white tip, and is very tender and mild. One r
of the best all-around early varieties for out-door j
planting for market or home gardener. Postpaid: i
Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; 44-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

ROUND

VARIE-

TIES

Crimson

Giant

Quick growing sort
for forcing or out-
of - door planting.
The radishes grow
twice the size of
any early round
variety without be-
coming pithy in the
center. They will
stand well after
maturity. The root
is a beautiful deep
crimson, the flesh
is snow white, of
fine flavor and very
tender. Especially
fine for market and
home use from
planting in the open
ground. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; 44-
lb„ 50c; Ib„ $1.50.

Crimson Giaut

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French Breakfast

Early Scarlet Turnip

Early Scarlet Turnip SforboVmari

ket and home gardens. Is well adapted for out-
door planting. Has a rich scarlet color; shape a
little elongated. Flesh snow white, very brittle

and mild. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %-lb., 50c;
11.50.

rly White Turnip

• a trifle earlier in maturing. Skin and fle^h
ite, crisp and tender. Shape almost round,
variety for forcing, or for early out-door

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz,, 15c; ^4-lb., 50c;

C. Li. Sanders, Hale, Colo. — I had good success
with your seeds. Had a splendid stand of Milo
Maize.

French Breakfast

A good forcing rad-
ish, but better for

open ground planting. Scarlet, with a white tip,

elongated in shape. A great favorite on account

of its superior flavor, and attractive appearance.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi -lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

Rinn Dine This is the earliest forc-

r,ua Wlird ing. radish in cultivation.
It is earlier than the Round Deep Scarlet, *but not
as large. The radish is round, smooth, and deep
scarlet. Because of its small top, it may be planted
close together. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; V4-lb.,
50c; lb., $1.50.

This is the most pronounced of
I vvllvll an the white-tipped varieties,
which has become so popular in the last few years.
Rich carmine scarlet, with a pure white tip, which
gives it a very attractive appearance. It is very
sweet and( tender, and is well adapted for either
forcing or* out-door planting. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

oz., 20c; V4-lb., 60; lb., $2.00.

White Tipped Scarlet <5S?g&;2H

nearly as early as Non Plus Ultra. Bright scarlet,
with a pure white tip; flesh crisp and mild flavored.
An excellent forcing variety, and very popular
among the market gardeners for early market.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 -lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

LONG

VARIE-

TIES

China Rose

(Winter.) A half-
long radish of a
beautiful pink col-
or especially grown
for Winter use. It
is' free from the
strong taste so
common to Winter
radishes, and keeps
remarkably well,
making it a favor-
ite for those who
wish this variety of
radish. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz„ 15c;
V4-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50

Mammoth

Japan

A mammoth variety
grown in Japan,
from whence it
comes. It grows
sometimes as large
as 43 inches in cir-
cumference. It is
brittle, has pure
white flesh, and is
deliciously flavored.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

oz., 20c; ^-lb., one;
lb., $2.00.

White

Vienna

(Lady Finger.) A
summer variety,
pure -white in color,
very brittle, and re-
tains its crispness
to marked degree.
It is a rapid grower
and stands the heat
exceptionally well.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

oz., 15c; V4-lb., 50c;
lb., $1.50.

Wliite Vienna

TflE BURTON SEED CO. is™ & market st. DENVER.COLO.

Cincinnati Market

This is the favorite
and, we think, the
best long radish that the gardener can grow. Its
quick growth and short top make it admirable for
forcing, and its mild flavor, bright-red color, and
crisp, tender flesh make it the most popular of all
long radishes for either market or home use. Mar-
ket gardeners have found ready sale for it to the
shippers of this state. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz„ 15c;
14 -lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

Scarlet Short Top

Early Long
Scarlet,
Short Top

(Finger Radish.)
One of the best
forcing varieties
we have to offer.
Matures in 25 to
30 days after sow-
ing. Root 5 to 6
inches long, bright
scarlet, brittle and
tender. A stand-
ard variety for
both the market
and home gar-
dener. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz„ 15c;
*4 -lb., 50c; lb.,

*1.50.

NOTICE — Preserve this Catalog for future ref-
erence, as we issue only one edition each year.
We have made it handy to preserve by inserting
in it a string to bang it up by, and have made it
doubly useful to preserve by printing on the
back a calendar for the year. Hang it up. You
will find it convenient and useful for reference
during the year.

Prices quoted herein on seeds, especially on
Field and Farm Seeds, are subject to market
changes. We enclose in this Catalog a Special
Quantity Price List on Farm and Field seeds,
giving values at time it was issued. As the
season advances, prices will adjust themselves
to supply and demand. We will issue a revised
price list from time to time, which we will
gladly mail to prospective buyers upon applica-
tion.

Yours very truly,

THE BURTON SEED CO.

Improved

Chartier

This is one of the
best varieties for
resisting the Sum-
mer heat, and
often remains
tender and crisp
for two months.
It is very distinct
in appearance, be-
ing crimson at the
top, shading to a
beautiful pink,
and then to a
white, waxy tip.
It frequently
grows to 1V2
inches in diam-
eter, but still re-
tains its crispness
and mild flavor.
Its size and hand-
some appearance
make it a prime
favorite among
all gardeners.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;
oz„ 15c; *4-lb.,

50c; lb., $1.50.

White
Icicle

A long, slender
radish of a beau-
tiful transparent
whiteness, which
makes it very at-
tractive on the
market or for
home use. It is
by far the most
popular, and the
best of all early
long white varie-
ties. It is as early
as the Long Scar-
let Short Top, but
retains its crisp-
ness and mild fla-
vor for a longer
time. Postpaid:

Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;

*4 -lb., 50c; lb.,

$1.50. White Icicle

Round Black Spanish £ ™"yh S&E

brown skin, shading to black in that portion above
the ground. A late and very hardy variety; flesh
white, highly flavored. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; o®.,

15c; *4-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

ft THE MAIL ORDER SEED HOUSE OF THE WEST

Chicago Warty Hubbard

SQUASH

One ounce of seed for 25 hills; 3 to 4 pounds
per acre.

^111 TIUPF Sow in hills in the same man_
ner, and at the same time as
cucumbers and melons. Bush varieties, 2 to 4 feet
i apart; running- varieties, 6 to 8 feet apart. Plant
8 or 10 seed in each hill, and when danger from
bugs is over pull up all but 3 or 4 plants to each
, hill. Winter Squash should be ripened thoroughly,
or they will not keep through the winter.

Mammnth Chili This squash is better for

mammoin wnmstock than for table use.

1 The flesh is yellow, very thick and nutritious, far
exceeding the ordinary pumpkin as a stock feed.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ©z., 10c ; 14-lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.

Pike’s Peak or Sibley thesaioni?

table squash equal to or surpassing the Hubbard in
quality. It has a dark olive-green colored shell,
with light orange colored flesh of the very best
quality. Vines of strong growth, and very pro-
ductive. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 -lb., 50c; lb.,
$1.50.

Pnirlhnnlf Very desirable for either summer
1 rUiUllUwlV or -winter use. The vines are vig-
orous, producing squashes from 8 to 10 inches in
length, of oblong form, slightly ridged, skin yellow,
and flesh of lighter shade; quality unsurpassed.
Postpaid? Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

(Chicago Warty Hubbard JYl t'tnct

strain of the famous Hubbard, and is an ideal Win-
ter Squash for marketmen. The shell is deeply
warted, dark-green in color. Flesh dry and sweet

flavored. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 30c;

lb., $1.00.

Xlwa l4iihh9t?H This is the leading squash
l lie nuuuciru and favorite of America.

Seems to do well in all producing sections, and out-
sells all other varieties on the market. The flesh
is of a rich yellow or orange color. Very fine
grained, solid, dry and sweet. The toughness of
the rind or shell makes it a good keeper. Every
farmer should grow at least enough for home use.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c; Jb., $1.00.

We have with us again this season Mr. George
Scott. Mr. Scott has been continuously in the
seed business in Denver for thirty-eight years;
he has more friends, and has probably sold more
seed, than any other man in Colorado and the
adjoining territory. He will be pleased to meet
his old friends and customers and extend to them
the same courtesies and service as in the past.
If you are in doubt as to any matter concerning
what to plant in your locality, write him; he
will be pleased to advise you. With men, as
with seed, we have only the best.

Golden Hubbard ?0hr'

with the Chicago Warty. The chief distinction is
that the heavily warted skin is of a rich orange,
turning to red when ripened. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Mammoth Early White Bush

The best early variety. The plants
OCdllOpcU are 0f the true bush form, and pro-
duce fruit very early in the season. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4-lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Boston Marrow winter v a riety, with

bright orange skin, and deep orange flesh, finely
grained and excellent flavor, but not as dry as the
Hubbard. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 30c;

1h., $1.00.

Summer Crookmck

Summer Crookneck ?£%°Vilembmte0J

squash. It is dwarf, bushy and very productive.
The skin is yellow; flesh a deep golden yellow, dry.
with most agreeable flavor. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

oz., 10c; % -lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

iTfflE BURTON SEED CO. isth & market st. DENVER, COLO. ^ 1

SPINACH

P. F. Murphy, Louisville, Colo.: The seed pota-

toes 1 got from you last spring were entirely satis-
faetory. Had the best success in 1017 that I have
had in years.

Sow from
March to the
last of August,
as you want
the crop to ma-
ture, in medium
to light soil,
well enriched.

Do not grow
turnips on the
same land two
years in suc-
cession. Ruta-
bagas require
a longer time
to mature,
hence must be
planted earlier.

They also re-
quire more
space than tur-
nips, and must
be planted fur-
ther apart.

Early
White

Milan Early White Milan

This is an extra early variety, very popular with
the market gardeners! The turnip is strap-leaved,
has a small top, and is very mild and sweet. It is
the best of the early white varieties. Postpaid:

Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; Vi-lh., 50c; lb., $1.50.

Pomeranian White Globe

nip, with large leaves, suitable for the table or for
stock. When pulled for table use, it must be pulled
before growing too large. Frequently grows in
rich soil to 12 pounds in weight. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; ox., 15c; Vt-lb., 50c; 11*., $1.50.

Edward M. Baldwin, fiood Springs, Nev. — The seed
you sent me was all right aud gave good satisfac-
tion. The Feterita did extra well.

One ounee of seed for 100 feet of
row, 10 pounds for an acre

CULTURE

Spinach is an
important crop
of easy culture for the market gar-
deners. For spring and summer
use, sow in drills 1 foot apart and
1 inch deep, as early as the ground
can be worked, and every two weeks
thereafter for a succession crop.

For winter and early spring use,
sow in September in well-manured
ground. Cover with straw on the
approach of cold weather. The
ground cannot be too rich. The
stronger the ground the more deli-
cate and succulent the leaves. The
New Zealand Spinach, which re-
quires more room as it makes a
large and spreading plant, may be
started from seed early in spring to
furnish greens during the heat of
the summer.

No plant makes more palatable
and nutritious greens than Spinach
when properly prepared. It should
be in every home garden.

The Spinach Seed crop last year
was almost a total failure all over
the world, and it has been difficult
to obtain seed at any price. We.
however, secured a limited amount,
which we will supply at prices
quoted as long as our supply lasts.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

This excellent variety comes
quickly, to maturity and
remains in condition for use longer than other
sorts. The leaves are smooth, very dark, rich
green. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ax., 15c; lb., $1.75; 10
lbs., $15.00. Special prices on large quantities.

Thick- Leaved Round &/a?arfe°tT.

forming clusters of large, very thick wrinkled
leaves. Very popular with market gardeners.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00.

Special prices on large quantities.

Nouu ^ I in n rl The Plant of this variety is
entirely distinct from the
common spinach. The stems and leaves are soft,
thick, fleshy, and of a crystalline appearance. The
plant is much larger and thrives in hot weathe ,
and grows on all soils, rich or poor. Started early
in the 'spring, plants will resist heat, and make a
strong growth during the summer. It may be cut
all summer, new shoots growing when others are
cut. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; %-lb., 75c; lb.,
$2.00. Special prices on large quantities.

Savoy Leaved or Bloomsdale

This is a very early variety, and one of the best to
plant for early spring use. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ox.,
15c; lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00. Special prices on large
quantities.

Giant Thick Leaved ^‘eari?8

ing sort, with very large, thick leaves, of fine,
deep green color. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; lb..
$1.75; 10 Il»s„ $15.00. Special prices on large quan-
tities.

Monstrous Leaved Viroflay Jar-

ket gardener’s favorite for fall or spring sowing.
It has an abundance of heavy, broad, dark, thick
leaves, attractively curled, of finest quality and ap-
pearance. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ax., 15c; lb., $1.75; 10
lbs., $15.00. Special prices on large quantities.

Virini'i'l This variety is of remarkably fine
v I w iv/ a id texture, of the deepest green color,
curled and crimped, with thick fleshy leaves. It is
a heat resister, and especially adapted to spring
planting. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; ox., 15c; lb., $1.75; 10
lbs., $15.00. Special prices on large quantities.

Spinach

TURNIPS

Sow 1 ounce to 150 feet of drill; broadcast 2 pounds
per acre; drill tl/> linimds to the acre

CUL-

TURE

THE MAIL ORDER SEED HOUSE OF THE WEST

Cnnmhall This is a medium size turnip of
OlBUWIJdli B exceptionally fine flavor. It is
pure white in color, and perfectly globular in
shape. It is ready for the table six weeks after
planting. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz , I5c; 14-lb., 50c;

lb., $1.50.

Purple Top White Globe

Purple Top
White
Globe

The favorite for
the table because
of its mild flavor,
and attractive ap-
pearance. It is
purple or dark red
above the ground
and pure white
below. It is a
heavy yielder and
keeps well. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

15c; %-Ib., 50c; lb.,

$1.50.

Purple Top
Strap Leaf

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; ^4 -lb., 40c;
lb., $1.25.

White Egg

A very early va-
riety, and the most
popular in this
territory for both
the market and
home garden. It is
egg-shaped, pure
white, fine grain-
ed, and does not
become strong. It
is one of the
heaviest croppers
grown, and the
best a 1 1 - s e ason
turnip on the
market. Postpaid,

Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb.,

White Egg
40c; lb., $1.35.

YELLOW TURNIP
or RUTABAGAS

One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill; 2 to 3 pounds
per acre

£*||| TISBE’ For Yellow Turnips, sow seed in
the open ground in the spring in
drills 1 foot or more apart, using seed sparingly.

Thin to 3 or 4
inches apart.
For succes-
s i o n sow
every 10
days or two
weeks until
June. For
fall and
winter use,
sow in July
and August.
A good crop
may often
be grown by
sowing the
seed scat-
t e r i n g in
early cab-
bage, corn,
etc., at last
c u ltivation.
For rutaba-
g a^, sow
s e ed in
seed-bed in
spring, and
t r a n splant
to good
warm
ground in
rows 2 feet
or more
apart, and 8
to 10 inches
apart in the
row, or sow
in open
ground dur-
ing May or
June, and
thin to 8 to
10 inches
apart.

Bangholm 0!“a

strain of Purple Top Ruta-
bagas; an excellent variety
both in shape and quality.
The roots are of large size,
•w oblong, globular shaped,
with small neck, yellow flesh, very dark purple top.
A large cropper : superior to all other rutabagas.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 44-lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

American Purple Top oIsvS>

Very hardy and productive. It is of American or-
igin, and is the best of the yellow purple top ruta-
bagas. The flesh is very tender and sweet. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz„ 15c; 44-lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

§ 1 11 i§

Bangholm

’ .1

Skirving’s Improved

Mrs. Annie Bridget-, Albion Ida. — I planted some
of your Peep-O-Bay Sweet Corn and bad fine luck
with it; also gave some to my three sons, and all
bad good results.

A large variety,
and a very heavy

cropper. One of the best for field culture. It is of
excellent quality, and keeps well. Postpaid: Pkt.,

5c; oz., 15c; 44-lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

Rprtny#* Tnn A oval variety, with yel-

O TOHSe 1 up low flesh and bronze-green top.
Desirable on account of its sureness to make in any
soil where other varieties would go to tops. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 44 -lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

Yellow Aberdeen, Purple Top

This is a late maturing, yellow turnip, and must be
planted two weeks before any of the other varie-
ties. It is tender and sweet, nutritious and valu-
able for stock feeding. Postpaid: Pke„ 5c; oz., 15c;
*4 -lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

.kEnver.

■ II. .,-1 .11 ■ ■ i ■ i.. ,

Tobacco in this section should be
I UDdvvU started in a hotbed early in March
and transplanted to the open ground as soon as all
danger of frost is over. The ground should be
deeply dug and well manured, as tobacco is a rank
grower.

Uo|W Grows well here, and commands a
navailcl high price as cigar stock. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; or.., 35c; *4-lb., $1.00.

Connecticut Seed Leaf ^le!sst ‘hae

riety and is best adapted to our altitude, as it
stands the cool nights better than' most kinds
grown South. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; «> z„ 35c; 14-lb.,
*1.00.

Missouri Broadleaf

tures in our climate; used for cigar wrappers. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 14-lb., $1.00.

SALSIFY or
OYSTER PLANT

One ounce of seed for 50 feet of row

Soil, seeding, culture same as
for parsnips.

Mammoth Sandwich Island

improved type, and the largest and most profitable
in cultivation. It is white in color, and most satis-
factory in every way. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
V4-lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

CULTURE

lA/Hitf* An old standard variety. The
roots are long, white, smooth,
and, when properly cooked, form a good substitute
for oysters. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., .Oc; 14 -lb., 50c;
lb., $1.50.

SgStlBt — I WOO

TOMATOES

Our Tomato Seed are grown In California for us
by an old experienced tomato seed grower who has
made a life study of them, devoting tliiity years to
Hie growth of them in the East, finally transfer-
ring his growing operations to California, where
conditions are more favorable for producing them.

Wp have handled these seeds almost exclusively
for the past six years without a complaint from
anyone, and we challenge any one to produce any
thing better or truer to name and description.

CULTURE Tomatoes do best on light,
^ warm, not over-rich soil. Suc-

cess depends upon securing a rapid, vigorous, un-
checked growth during the early part of the sea-

son. - For first early tomatoes, select varieties of
the earliest types, and start the plants under glass
in the hot-beds or hot-houses during February and
March. When the plants are about 2 inches high,
transplant to flats, pots or plant boxes. Never
crowd the plants, but keep them short and stocky.
Plants already in bloom, if in boxes or pots, may
be transplanted to the open ground without dis-
turbing their roots, and will continue to bloom and
fruit without check. Set the plants in rows about
4 feet apart each way, in warm, mellow soil of fair
fertility, as soon as danger from frost has passed.
For main crop the plants can be, started somewhat
later in hot-beds or cold frames, and then set in the
open ground in warm soil.

Livingston's Beauty

A decided favorite for the market or
DUdUiy for shipping. Very hardy and product-
ive. Is the best main crop variety. Postpaid: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 25c; *4 -lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00

— In shape, this tomato is distinct from all
others, being a beautiful globe. It ripens
through and through. A fine glossy rose in color,
tinged with purple, very productive. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; *4 -1b., $1.00; lb., $3.00.

This tomato is almost round, and
clvoa grows in clusters along the stem. It
is very productive; bright red color. A good slic-
ing variety, and most excellent for canning. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c: oz., 25c; 14-lb., $1.00; 11»., $3.00.

Qnaplr’e ParKiana It is the earliest, large.
OpdrlV Cdil Idlld smooth red tomato. Its
solidity, and fine quality, are equal to the best
medium, and late sorts. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

25c; 14 -lb., 75c; lb., $2.75.

I #4 a m noon A very handsome, large to-

LaOiaen Vlieen mato; color, a beautiful
golden yellow, sometimes with a slight blush of
red. It is as smooth and well shaped as the best of
the red varieties, and of superior flavor. Postpaid:

Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ’4 -lb., 75c; lb., $2.75.

W. A. Pruitt, McNeal, Ariz.— Your seed was very satisfactory. I entered my cabbage at the
McNeal, Cochise County Fair, and got first prize; also got first prize on it at tlic State Fair at
Phoenix, Ariz, I shall order all my seeds from the Burton Seed Co.

Lhlngslon’s Stone

Dwarf Stone

A vigorous growing dwarf, red
tomato of recent introduction.

The fruits are larger than those of Dwarf Cham-
pion, smooth, bright red, and ripens evenly. Is
very prolific and an excellent all-around tomato.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; *4 -lb., $1.00; lb., $4.00.

VaIIaiu Dlnm Fruit plum-shaped, of clear
1 rium deep yellow color. Flesh

yellow and finely flavored. Much esteemed for
preserves. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 14-lb., $1.00.

Yellow Pear

Used for preserves and to
make tomato figs. Distinc-
tively pear-shaped, and of excellent flavor. Post-
paid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; *4 -lb., $1.00.

Mliclr Trinia+rt Fruit golden yellow, size of
nuorv I UIIICIIU a cherry. Fine for preserves,
pies or eating from the hand. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

oz., 30c; 14 -lb., $1.00.

Biivnlp Huelr Similar to Golden Husk only
■ kl ■ pi v n U95 purple in color. It is very
productive, containing more acid than Golden Husk.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; %-oz„ 20c; oz., 35c.

Hummer The Hummer is round as a ball, and
nuilliiiCi smooth as an apple. A good variety
tor forcing. The flesh is a. rich crimson scarlet,
ind of the very best quality. A most excellent va-
riety for canning, as a large per cent of the fruit
can be put into the can whole. Is quite early, es-
pecially desirable in latitudes where the crop must
be produced in a short time. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 30c; %-lb., $1.00.

|lY*l%A|«So| A medium early variety, large,
illipci iai smooth, pink tomato; fine quality,
color, very much like the Beauty. Postpaid: Pkt.,

5c; oz., 25c; *4 -lb., 75c.

QiAnA The largest, bright red, perfectly

9LUIIw smooth, fine flavored, main crop varie-

ty grown. It is grown largely for canning and
shipping purposes. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; i-
lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Trucker’s Favorite ^EgP1^ *5X1!

lent quality. Its fine, smooth, uniformly-shaped
fruit commands the highest market price. Fruit
is invariably smooth, solid, and the flesh is of the
finest color throughout. Unexcelled for cooking
or slicing. Plants are very thrifty, free from rust
or blight, and bear continually until killed by frost.
Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; *4-lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

PnnHAKDQa A purplish-pink tomato of the
rvllUCiUad largest size. Vines vigorous and
very productive. Fruit very solid, with but few
seeds, and very fine for slicing. Postpaid: Pkt..

5c; oz., 25c; 14-lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00.

Dwarf Ponderosa

This is one of the
largest fruited varie-
ties of the dwarf or tree tomatoes. A cross be-
tween “Dwarf Champion” and the original Pon-
derosa. This new tomato combines all the best qual-
ities of the two varieties from which it came, hav-
ing stocky, dwarf branching habit, and distinctive
foliage of the “Dwarf Champion” plant, growing
about 2 feet high, yet producing the original Pon-
derosa fruit, except it is a trifle smaller, yet large
enough for any use, whether for slicing, cooking or
canning. Its dwarf, compact habit makes it more
desirable for the small garden than the original tall
growing Ponderosa. It is coreless, meaty, solid and
fine flavored. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; %-lb.,

$1.00; lb., $3.00.

Fruit small, being five-eighths
of an inch in diameter, perfectly
Fine for pickles and preserves.

oz., 25c; 14-lb., 75c.

Bnnnv One of the finest, bright red to-

wiiRiy Uvdi matoes for growing in green
houses, and a good one to follow the extra early
varieties in the open field. Bonny Best is a favorite
tomato of medium size. Color, bright scarlet, al-
ways smooth and of uniform shape and size. A
splendid sort for market and shipping. Postpaid:
Pkt., 5c: oz.. 30c; >4 -lb., $1.00: lb., $3.00.

Red Cherry

round and smooth.

Postpaid: Pkt., 5c;

Chalk’s Early Jewel LVotLVt8 IVa

finest flavored, extra early, bright red tomato,
about ten days earlier than Spark’s Earliana. The
plants are of bushy, compact growth, heavily loaded
with fruit. The tomatoes are of good size, very
solid, and deep through, being almost round; color,
bright scarlet, ripening to the stem without cracks
or green core. The flesh is thick, solid, of fine
flavor, with few seeds. The skin is strong enough
to make it a good shipper. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

30c; % -I b., $1.00; lb., $3.00.

Dwarf Champion

Dwarf Champion or Tree

Tfimatn Quite distinct from other varieties in
I Ullldlv; habit of growth. Good sort for the
home garden, as the plants owing to their peculiar
upright growth, may be set from 18 inches to 2 feet
apart, and still produce an abundant crop. Fruits
of a beautiful, glossy purple, firm, solid, thic k flesh,
with large meaty center. Postpaid: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

30c: 14 -lb-, $1.00; ib., $3.00.

BURTON SEED CO. I5W & market st. DENVER, COLO.

growth of plant and foliage are not desirable. For
this reason manure should not be used just prior
to planting. The most economical way to use ma-
nure for this crop, either rotted or fresh, is to ap-
ply it to some preceding crop. If the soil is poor,
well-rotted manure may safely be used just prior
to planting. Ordinarily, however, it is not a good
practice.

In order intelligently to apply fertilizers for this
crop, the grower should know the effect of the vari-
ous elements on the plants. Nitrogen stimulates
the growth of vine, and if large quantities of it are
in a readily available form, it will give a large
amount of vine at the expense of fruit, especially if
the mineral elements — phosphorus and potassium —
are present in insufficient amounts. The mineral
elements are conducive to the development of fruit.
Although nitrogen is essential, yet if applied late
in the season in large amounts in a readily solub e
form without there being a sufficient amount of
the mineral elements it invariably results in a lux-
uriant growth of vine, and small, inferior fruits.

It is true the plant needs some nitrogen, but it
should be used early in the season before nitrifica-
tion takes place in the soil. A small amount of
nitrate of soda used round the plants at this time
will give them a good start. A little chicken ma-
nure will also, answer the same purpose. Such
treatment encourages the growth of vine before the
fruit begins to color and in most cases increases
the yield.

The question of fertilizing tomatoes, however,
resolves itself into a study of the soil, and the
plant’s needs, and this can best be done by fertil-
izer experiments.^ In general, a fertilizer carrying
about 4 per cent nitrogen, 8 per cent potash, and
12 per cent phosphoric acid, applied at the rate of
about 1.200 pounds to the acre, will give highly
satisfactory results.

June Pink

lurwx Pmr<r An extra early pink tomato. It
rillr^ is very popular wil

•y popular with the mar-
ket gardeners, where first in the market means so
much. The fruit is borne in clusteis and begins to
ripen early, and bears continuously until cut down
by frost. The seed of this variety we have grown
for us under contract by an old grower, who has
specialized in tomatoes for thirty years, and is able
to grow the best that experience and money can
produce. Those who have grown these tomatoes
have realized more than double for their crop than
on any other variety, as they are earlier, more pro-
lific, and of better quality, excelling that of the
Beauty in earliness, yield and quality. If you want
the first and best tomato on the market, try our
June Pink. Postpaid: Pkt., T»c; ox., 30c; *4-lb., #1.00;
lb., #3.00.

MR. TOMATOMAN: If you want the earliest,

the most prolific and best Tomato on tlie mar-
ket, try BURTON’S JUNE PINK. No variety ever
grown here equals It in earliness, quality and
yiield. It’s the tomato that puts pianos in the
parlors, and automobiles in the barns.

PREPARING THE SOIL
FOR TOMATOES

As tomatoes cannot be set in the open field until
all danger of frost is practically over, it is possible
to follow some other early crop, such as spinach.
It does not pay to attempt to set tomato plants in
the field too early, for nothing is gained in this
way. If the weather is cool, they do not grow, and
there is the possibility that they may be lost by
freezing.

The soil for tomatoes should be put in good
shape prior to planting. Large amounts of vege-
table matter are necessary in the soil to make it
loose and open, and at the same time retain moist-
ure. In order to secure the proper mechanical con-
dition of the soil considerable manure should be
applied. The tomato is grown exclusively for its
fruit, and those fertilizers that induce too large a

BIRD SEED

We can supply you with recleaned seeds, but
owing to the fact that each of the varieties art
grown in different countries, and each of thest
countries are at war with each other, it is hard tc
get stock. We can fill your orders at the followini
prices, subject to change:

Recleaned Canary Seed.... 15c per lb.; 3 lbs. for 25.

Recleaned Hemp Seed lScprrlb.; 2 lbs. for25»

Racleaned Bird Rape 15c per lb.; 2 lbs. for 25:

Recleaned Mixed Seed 15c per lb.; 2 lbs. for 25<

Mammoth Russian Sun-
flower 15c per lb.; 2 lbs. f or 25<

If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pount
for postage.

IUI y fiaKHAnPF1 (Large or Small.) Why
!vl ■ ■ >4tli UCIICi ■ send East or elsewhere
for your seeds whien you can secure from us
seeds tbat have been selected, tested, tried and
found especially adapted to the soil , climate and
condition of the West?

Our seeds are grown for us under contract
from selected seed stock, by the most exper-
ienced and best seed specialists of Europe and
America. Every lot of seed that comes into our
house is tested with a standard seed tester or on
our Vegetable and Seed Farm. Every lot must
show a strong Germination and Standard Test
before sending out.

Wp are large growers of vegetables. .We spend
thousands of dollars annually testing and trying
out seeds. Therefore, yvc know our seeds from
the growing of them to the harvesting of the
crops. This is the reason “BURTON’S QUALITY
SEEDS” are so popular with Western Growers.
Buy thiem. Try them, and join the Army using
them.

»*

A Partial View of Hotbeds on The Burton Seed Farm

VEGETABLE PLANTS and ROOTS

We Are Western Headquarters for Vegetable Plants and Roots

We grow our plants on our Seed Farm, and when we grow them ourselves we know just what we are
sending out, and are not dependent upon some one else for our supply, often to he disappointed when
most needed. If you want to be sure of receiving the exact variety you order, send your order to us,
and you will get them promptly.

We recommend having all vegetable plants and roots sent by Express, as Parcel Post shipments are
often delayed, handled roughly, kept either too warm or too cold to carry any distance, and arrive in good
condition.

We quote prices by Parcel Post, prepaid, or by Express at purchaser’s expense.

Cabbage, Copenhagen Market, Ready April 1st

Cabbage, Early Jersey Wakefield, Ready April 1st

Cabbage, Enkhuizen, Ready April 1st

Cabbage, Winnigstadt, Ready April 1st

Cabbage, Danish Round Head, Short Stem, Ready May 1st..
Cabbage, Danish Round Head, Middle Stem, Ready May 1st. .

Cabbage, Danish Ball Head, Tall Stem, Ready May 1st

Cabbage, Savoy Drumhead, Ready May 1st

Cabbage, Large Red, Ready May 1st

Kohl Rabi, White Vienna. Ready May 1st

Brussels Sprouts, Improved Dwarf, Ready May 1st

Cauliflower, Early Snowball, Ready April 1st

Cauliflower, Henderson’s Strain, Ready April 1st

Cauliflower, Improved Snowball, Ready April 1st

Cauliflower, Late Snowball, Ready May 1st

Tomato, June Pink, Seedlings, Ready May 15th

Tomato, June Pink, Transplanted, Ready May 15th

Tomato, Beauty, Seedlings, Ready May 15th

Tomato, Beauty, Transplanted, Ready May 15th

Tomato, Chalk’s Early Jewel, Seedlings, Ready May 15th.
Tomato, Chalk’s Early Jewel, Transplanted, Ready May 15th

Tomato, .Earliana, Seedlings, Ready May 15th

Tomato, Earliana, Transplanted, Ready May 15th

Tomato, Red Cherry, Ready May 15th

Tomato, Yellow Pear, Ready May 15th .*

Tomato, Husk, Ready May 15th

Pepper, Sweet Mango, Ready May 15th

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Egg Plant, Black Beauty, Ready June 1st

Okra, White Velvet, Ready May 15th

Okra, Dwarf, Ready May 15th

Celery, Golden Self-Blanching, Ready May 15th. .

Celery, Pascal, Ready June 1st

Sweet Potato Plants, Ready May 15th

Asparagus Roots, Conover’s, One Year Old

Asparagus Roots, Conover’s, Two Years Old

Asparagus Roots, Argenteuil, One Year Old

Asparagus Roots, Argenteuil, Two Years Old

Asparagus Roots, Mammoth White, One Year Old..
Asparagus Roots, Mammoth White, Two Years Old.

Asparagus Roots, Palmetto, One Year Old

Asparagus Roots, Palmetto, Two Years Old

Rhubarb Roots, Victoria or Linnaeus

Horse Radish Roots

Chives, per bunch, sprouted

Sage, One Year Old Clumps

Mint Clumps

Strawberry Plants

Senator Dunlap 2^

cropper. The large, juicy fruit always commands
the best market. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 30c per

dozen, $1.00 per 100. By express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: 20c per dozen, 75c per 100.

Z' 0 rt+o i n lorLr An old favorite, hardy and
wCSVf\ productive, bearing fruit of
first quality. Flavor, color and size very popular;
good shipper. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 30c per

dozen, $1.00 per 100. By express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: 20c per dozen, 75c per 100.

Amma A veI*y hardy and productive berry. The
Villa fruit is of first quality, and size, of fine
aroma and flavor, and is an excellent shipper. By
Parcel Post, prepaid: 30c per dozen, $1.00 per 100.
By express at purchaser’s expense: 20c per dozen,
75c per 100.

A very hardy variety, well suited to
daUUIIlld our climatic conditions; with large,
fruit, of fine shape and color, and is one of the best
shippers. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 30c per dozen,

$1.00 per 100. By express at purchaser’s expense:
20c per dozen, 75c per 100.

Everbearing Strawberries

This type of strawberry Is no longer an experi-
ment, as they are now being grown successfully In
all parts of the country, and tlie demand is Increas-
ing. While these varieties will bear at the same
time as the ordinary strawben ies, and continue to
bear until frost. It is best to disbud them until
about July 15tli, then let them blossom and ripen
their fruit for tlie late crop. They should begin to
ripen their fruit about three weeks later, and bear
on till frost.

Drnorncciun This is the strongest growing
rrugreaaivu plant of all the full everbear-
ing strawberries. The plants are large and heavily
rooted, and bear a phenomenal crop of medium to
large fruit of a dark red color inside and out, and
the young plants are produced in good quantities.
By Parcel Post, prepaid: 40e per dozen, $2.75 per

100. By express at purchaser’s expense: 30c per

dozen, $2.45 per 100.

Red Raspberries

IUI The best early red raspberry for

■ V our climate. The fruit is fine, and

flavor is exquisite. The canes are very hardy and
productive. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 75c per

dozen, $3.25 per 100. By express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: 00c per dozen, $2.75 per 100.

ClithhAKt Large, crimson fruit, very firm and
vUlIlUCi 1 0f excellent quality, very hardy and
productive. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 75c per dozen,
$3.25 per 100. By express at purchaser’s expense:
60c per dozen, $2.75 per 100.

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If A new variety, very large and firm. Fruit

of good quality. Hardy and productive.
Is early and bears a long time. By Parcel Post,
prepaid: 75c per dozen, $3.25 per 100. By express

at purchaser’s expense: 60c per dozen, $2.75 per 100.

Black Raspberries

TUa <y This berry is of large size, fine

■ lie vregg quality, and good bearer, is very

hardy, and should be in every garden. By Parcel
Post, prepaid: 75c per dozen, $3.25 per 100. By ex-
press at purchaser’s expense: 00c per dozen, $2.75

per 100.

Thf* best of all the Black Caps.

■ lie aiods The berries are a.8 large or

larger than the Gregg. Jet black, firm, handsome,
and of the best quality, very productive. By Par-
cel Post, prepaid: 75c per dozen, $3.25 per 100. By

express at purchaser’s expense: 00c per dozen,

$2.75 per 100.

Blackberries

Dothhun A strong, erect grower, very hardy.
rvdlllKJUll <phe fruit, which is coreless, is of
high flavor, sweet and firm enough to ship, and
handle well. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 20c each,

$1.50 per dozen. By express at purchaser’s expense:
15c each, $1.25 per dozen.

SnvHor Extremely hardy, the stems grow
wiij UCI nearly straight; is very productive,
without the hard, sour core. By Parcel Post, pre-
paid: 20c each, $1.50 per dozen. By express at pur-
chaser’s expense: 15c each, $1.25 per dozen, $6.50

per 100.

Red Currants

Chprrv A very large, deep red fruit, in
l'cu short bunches, sub-acid, very

productive, hardy and vigorous. By Parcel Post,
prepaid: 25c each, $2.00 per dozen. By express at

purchaser’s expense: 20c each, $1.70 per dozen.

I a \/rq'C5illoc Very large, long bunches of
^ a wcoaiiica great beauty, and excellent
quality, of a bright red color, and very productive.
By Parcel Post, prepaid: 25c each, $2.00 per dozen.

By express at purchaser’s expense: 20c each, $1.70

per dozen.

Gooseberries

HmAmmer This is considered the most valu-
Muvvnmg able of the American sorts. The
fruit is light green, smooth skin, juicy and of fine
flavor. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 25c each, $2.00

per dozen. By express at purchaser’s expense: 20c

each; $1.70 per dozen.

Hoi I O’hfnn A very Vigorous variety of Amer-
nuugiiiuii ican origin, of pale red color, fine
flavor; fruit of medium size, very prolific, tender
and good. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 25e each, $2.00

per dozen. By express at purchaser’s expense: 20c
each, $1.70 per dozen.

TftE MAIL ORDER SEED BOUSE OF TOE WESt

m 1

LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS

I'O OUR FLOWER SEED AND BULB PATRONS:

It is with pleasure that we call attention to our own list of Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Plants for 15HS.
We desire to thank you for valued orders received, and, from the numerous testimonials at hand, we feel
that the results have been most satisfactory.

Our carefully selected stock of Flower Seeds, Bubs and Plants are from the best specialists in Amer-
;ca and Europe, but owing to the short crop of .ast season, together with the extreme difficulty of trans-
jortation overseas, caused by tli^ deplorable conditions prevailing over there, it has been very hard for
11s to secure stocks, as all our own seeds are grown by the best growers on either side of the water, but
s ve believe we will have enough to fill all demands.

We offer for your selection over 500 of the best types of each variety, selected for our own Western
?llmate, and should you at any time have doubts as to any variety being adapted to your locality, do not
tiesitate to write us, and we will Jit once give you aay information wye may have on the subject. It is our
earnest desire to do all in our power to help our pa rons in beautifying their homes, yards, and gardens.
The cultivation of flowers is always uplifting and instructive, and the pleasure derived cannot be esti-
nated. What more healthy or pleasant occupation can be found than the cultivation of flowers?

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SOW SEEDS

The soil best adapted to the growth of floxvers is a rich, light loam, dug deeply, and enriched with
.veil-rotted manure. The surface should he well raked, made free from lumps, and made as smooth as
lossible. Sow the seed broadcast or in rows, and cover according to size (a good general rule is to cover
lie seed two or three times their diameter) and press firmly. Remember, that small seeds, sueli as Pe-
unias, Nicotiana, Coleur, etc., would be best sown on the surface and pressed with soil, then pro-
ect from hot sun and wind by covering them with a strip of muslin, so they will have a chance to come
ip. Water with a fine spray, but do not saturate, or allow them to dry out.

Any order with which you may favor us shall receive our best attention. We would suggest that all
teed orders be sent by Parcel Post, and, where possible, the plants and bulbs should be sent by express,
is they are very apt to receive damage by crowding into a MAIL BAG.

Thanking you for past favors, and soliciting your future patronage, and wishing you the compli-
nents of the season, together with a prosperous year for crops, we beg to remain,

Yours for the garden,

THE BURTON SEED COMPANY.

Abronia Umbellata ?r|m£finftr,ee iTu

numerous clusters. Sweet scented, rosy lilac flow-
ers. Pkt., 5c.

ininm “everlasting flower/*

^vr UvlllllUlll a very pretty, rosy pink ever-
asting flower, very useful for winter bouquets.

*kt., 5c.

|T|f|Q A very pretty plant with fine
■ and graceful foliage and.bril-

iant scarlet flowers. Grows very nicely with shade
>r under trees. Pkt., 5c.

Ageratum Mexicanum p iear„yt al oui

nassing, or for the border, bearing a profusion of
»lue and white flowers, useful in bouquets. Pkt., 5c.

‘•TOM THUMB.” A very dwarf variety of Agera-
um, growing only about six inches high, and cov-
red with a dense growth of flowers of a pretty
due shade. Pkt., 10c.

Adonis

“rose of heaven.” a
Mg; UslUllllDcl hardy, free flowering plant
bearing profusely bright pink flowers. Very de-
sirable for the border. Pkt., 5c.

ROSE CAMPION. “Perennial.” Very pretty plant,
suitable for the border. The flowers are bright
crimson and the foliage is of a bright green color.
Pkt., 5c.

Alnnensi Myrtifolia. A very pretty bedding
plant, bearing brilliant scarlet flow-
ers from July until frost, but if taken up and re-
potted, it will bloom all winter in the house. Pkt.,
5 c.

AlvQQlim “Sweet.” One of the prettiest flow-
wouin ers 0f the garden; always popular
on account of its modest white blossom. Pkt., 5c.

LITTLE GEM. A very dwarf variety of Alvssum.
Its dense flowering habit, and also growth, make it
indispensable for borders, etc. Pkt., 10c.

An^ii*i*inhiim “snapdragon:* One of the

1 1 LI ■ ■ I II II UII I old flowers. Always popular
and worthy of a place in every flower garden; 18
inches high.

“MAJUS.” Tall mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
“MEDIA.” Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
“PURE WHITE.” Pkt., 5c.

“SULPHUR YELLOW.” Pkt., 5c.
“CORAL RED.” Pkt., 5c.

“DARK PURPLE.” Pkt., 5c.

“ROSE.” Pkt., 5c.

“BRIGHT SCARLET.” Pkt., 5c.
“CARMINE ROSE.” Pkt., 5c.
“CRESCIA.” Pkt., 5c.

African Daisy

Amaranthus

“DIMORPHOTECA.” A very
showy annual, of easy cul-
ture. Its flowers of rich orange, with a black zone,
are very conspicuous ard last all summer. The
plants grow only 12 to 11 inches high, and make a
splendid show in the garden. Pkt., 10c.

“CAUDATUS.” “Love Lies
Bleeding.” A very effective
plant for the border, with its blood red drooping
flowers and handsome foliage. Pkt., 5c.

TRI-COLOR. “Joseph’s Coat.” A very popular
variety on account of its rich vari-colored foliage,
which is very brilliant if grown on poor soil. Pkt.,
5c.

Ammnhilim Small, white everlasting flower,
very useful for cutting and dry-
ing for winter boquets Blooms from July to frost.

Pkt.. 5c.

Sweet Alyssum

jT TrtE BURTON SEED GO. isw & market st. DENVER, COLO.

Ampelopsis

Boston lvy7ohris ls the

“VIRGINIA CREEPER.'’ The

old-fashioned Woodbine. Lux-
uriant in growth, handsome foliage, turning to
crimson in the fall. Splendid for covering old trees,
walls or fences. Pkt., 5c.

grandest hardy vine
covering houses, churches,
elc. The tendrils cling firmly to the surface of
rock, brick or wood. It is a rapid grower, and its
g.ossy, ivy-like leaves overlap each other, giving it
a beautiful appearance in summer and fall. Pkt., 5c.

A “ROSEA.” Perennial. Avery-pretty

a a s l £3 plant, suitable for rock work and
similar places. Its pretty, rose-like flowers are
very desirable ; 8 inches. Pkt., 5c.

“BLUE-EYED AFRICAN DAISY.”

Very easily grown from seed.
Has pretty blue and white daisy-like flowers 2V2
inches across, and its silvery white deep cut foliage
makes it a very desirable addition to the flower
garden Pkt., 5c.

This pretty, light blue.
Fine for bor-
ders. or planting in shady places, or under trees. Is
continuously in bloom. One foot. Pkt., 5c.

The Aster
is so easily
grown, and so pop-
ular in our gardens.
If sown in March or
April, will flower in
Tuly and August. If
for late blossoms,
sow in the open
ground in May and
transplant; 18 inches
to 2 feet high.

“QUEEN OF THE
MARKET.” A very
fine mixture of
choice double flow-
ers, of good size and
colors. Pkt., 10c.

“A M E R I C A N
BR ANCH I YG.” Mixed
colors. Very fine
double flowers, of
large size. Pkt., 5c.

“T R U F F A NT’S
PEON Y FLOWER.”
Very fine double
peony-like flow ers,
of good size, in choi-

Arctotus

Asnerula <<SETOSA”

”arcl M,asweet scented flower.

Aster

Aster Giant Comet

cest mixed colors. Pkt., :

“GIANT COMET.” A very large and beautiful
class of Aster of the open feathery form of flower,
very choice. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

“TALL CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED.” Very
fine double variety of good size and substance. Best
mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.

“DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM.” Similar to the
above, only not so tall growing. Pkt., 5c.

“GIANT HOHENZO LLERN.” “Ostrich Feather.”

Extra large, double flowering, with f ne, large, fea-
ther-like leaves of large size, and the choicest
shades of color. Pkt., 10c.

“GITANA.” A comparatively new and beautiful
Aster of finest form and range of colors. Worthy
of trial. Pkt., 10c.

“FINEST MIXTURE.” This mixture is not the
ordinary type, but is composed of best and leading
varieties in all the choicest colors. PkL, 5c.

AGU1LIGIA. See Columbine.

Bachelor’s
Button

“CORN FLOWER.”

This old - fashioned
and favorite flower
deserves a place in
every garden. Their
bright blue flowers
fit any corner, and
their continuous
bloom make them
very d e s i r a b le for
the garden. Pkt., 5c.

Bartonia

“AUREA.” Very eas-
ily grown, thrives
anywhere. One of the
hardiest an nuals.

Blooms early and
continuously through
the s.u m m e r. The
flowers are large, being 2V2 inches across, of a
bright metallic yellow. Pkt., 5c.

“L A D Y S L I P P E R.” ’’CAMELLIA
FLOWERED." This old - fashioned
and pretty plant, bearing large flowers, of choice,
mixed colors, resembling the wax-like Camellia in
form, and are frequently two inches across. Pkt.,
10c.

Corn Flower Blue Bottle

Balsam

Balsam "APP1E and PEAR.” See Momor-

Rfarhvrnmp -the SWAN river daisy.”

Dldcnycumi; Very pretty Cineraria - like
flowers, of light blue, are very pretty, and suitable
for the border. Pkt., 5c.

AMETHYST.” Very handsome
plant, 18 inches high, with shining
green foliage, bright blue, and pure white flowers.
Very desirable plant. Pkt., 5c.

“TASSEL FLOWER.” A very pretty
vakdlM an(j useful hardy annual about 12
inches high, with tassel shaped orange and scarlet
flowers, l’kt., 5c.

“THE SCOTCH MARIGOLD.” Old-
fashioned, and popular in every
garden. Free flowering, bearing showy double
flowers, which are in demand for cut flowers. Pkt.,

Browallia

Calendula

ramnanitlo “CANTERBURY BELL.” These
VclinpcHlula beautiful and well known fa-
vorites can be grown with ease in any garden.
They are all free blooming and very handsome.

“SINGLE VARIETIES.” Mixed, all the finest
shades of color. Pkt., 10c.

“DOUBLE VARIETIES.” Mixed, all the finest
shades of color. Pkt., 10e.

Canary Bird Flower ™st beammf. lo?

climbers, with yellow fringed flowers and delicate
foliage. Pkt., 5c.

Plant flowers. Beautify your farm, your gar- I
den, your yard, your home. Wlicne beauty and |
grandeur prevail, wealth abides. It will pay you j
in the end to buy your seed from a reliable, ex- I
perieneed bouse.

Mrs. .1. D. Robertson. Hotchkiss, Co o. -The seeds you shipped us last year were received in first-
class shape, and grew :*.s fine as anything could grow. Every root you sent us started, so we were
well satisfied, and will be sending you another ord^r next spring.

Mrs. .1. E. Durham, Cheyenne, Wyo. — Our garden was certainly one of the best ever seen in this
country. The seed was all bought from your seed house, and were very good, without a doubt.

Candytuft

This is one of the
most useful, of the
hardy annuals. Sow
the seed thinly, in
drills, as early in the
spring- as the ground
is ready. Thin out
the young plants to
stand 5 to 8 inches
apart in the rows.

One foot high.

“GIANT E M -
PRESS'” Pure white.

Well known for its
large trusses of pure
‘white flowers. Very
..useful for boquets.

Pkt., 5c.

“TOM THUMB.” A

very pretty dwarf
variety, in finest
mixed colors. Very
fine for border. Pkt.,

5c.

"TALL MINE D.”

Tall variety of Can-
dytuft, in mixture of
the very finest colors.

Pkt., 5c.

“I]VDIA1V SHOT.” One of our best bed-
vanil^l ding plants, with ornamental foliage
and brilliant flowers. Fine for sub-tropical effect
in garden. Soak the seed before planting; 4 feet.

Pkt., 5c.

C £5 9* n £8 farm “MARGUERITE.” These splendid
vai IM9.IIU1B fragrant Carnations produce fine
double flowers. From seed sown in the garden
early in the spring, the plants begin to bloom in
about four months. Transplant to about 12 inches
apart. They are hardy and will stand out all win-
ter, if protected with a mulch of long straw manure.
“ALL THE BEST COLORS MIXED.” Very finest
strain. Pkt., 10c.

Candytuft White Empress

“HARD V BORDER GRENADIN.” A beautiful
scarlet, fine double flower, dwarf and very earlv.

Pkt., 15c.

“HARDY BORDER GRENADIN.” Splendid double
white carnation. Very hardy, dwarf and quite earlv.

Pkt., 1 5c.

Chrysanthemum "CV JSX’SS*-

ering freely during summer and fall. The foliage
is finely cut and very ornamentl. Pkt., 5c.

Chrysanthemum Double Annual

Chrysanthemum eti"

“FRUTESCEXS.” “Paris Daisy,’’ also known sis
“Marguerite.” Very popular and is well known.
Pretty, white, star-like flowers are freely produced.
The plant will grow in almost any soil and situa-
tion. Pkt., 5c.

Carnation Marguerite

“H Y B R I -

DUM.” “Shas-
t a Dais y.”
These beauti-
f u 1 large,
double, white
flowers are
so well known
that a detail-
ed d e s c r ip-
tion of them
would be su-
perfluous. Our
stock is from
the best
growers: 114

feet. Pkt , 10c.
“MAXIMUM.”
Perfection or
Alaska Daisy.
Extra f r ee
blooming,
with 1 a r ge
flowers, pure
white, well-
shaped and
good for cut-
ting. Pkt., 10c.

Shasta Daisy

Coronarium Annual ‘m*}xed® t“

old garden favorite. Compact, bushy growth: 18
inches in height. The flowers are quite double,
shading from white to orange. Pkt., 5c.

THE BURTON SEED CO. 15

bT. DENVER.

rnrkcrnmh “celosia cristata.” a very
VUWIVavUIIIII ornamental plant, with curious
flowers resembling a cock’s comb. Very suitable
for the flower border. Pkt., 5c.

“DWARF VARIETY.” A dwarf variety of the
above, very rich in color and form. Pkt., 5c.

Callinneie “TINCTORIA.” A very pretty
Vdlliupaia shade of color. The flowers are
of reddish brown, tipped with golden yellow. A
profuse bloomer all summer until cut down by frost.

Pkt., 5c.

“LANCEOLATA.” Perennial. A very beautiful
flower, in pretty shades of yellow, blooming all the
season from summer until frost. Pkt., 5c.

Coreopsis

^moanncic Perennial. This is a perennial type
vUicU|Jdia of the Calliopsis. The flowers
are large, and are popular as a cut flower. In
October or November the pretty, yellow flowers are
profuse and last until cut down by frost. Pkt., 5c.

Cineraria Candissima ?tns aTnvl ,°y

white leaves, this plant is used almost entirely for
a border plant. The flowers are white and are pro-
duced freely. Height, one foot. Pkt., 5c.

Cardiospemum

BALLOON VINE,

pretty half hardy, fast growing climber, with white
blossoms. Annual. Pkt., 5c.

Clark is “PULCHELLA.” One of the prettiest
wicsv ivid an(j showiest of hardy annual plants.
A bed of them in full bloom is a pretty sight. Sow
out of doors, in early spring, and grow in partial
shade, and the plants will keep up a continual bloom
through midsummer to autumn. Pkt., 5c.

Qr^tiHonc “climber.” Thisspien-

kooea ocanaens did ciimber iS of rapid

growth, with fine foliage, and bears large, bell-
shaped blue flowers. Very handsome. Pkt., 10c.

Splendid bedding plants with beauti-
fully colored foliage. Very useful for
decorative purposes. Start the seed in boxes or
trays and do not transplant until the trees are in
leaf. Very finest varieties, mixed. Pkt., 10c.

Castor Bean

“RICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS.”
This variety is, without doubt,
one of the many noble plants which can be so easily
raised, and which when grown gives the garden
a tropical appearance, as they grow to a height of
10 to 14 feet, and their huge leaves, very orna-
mental and variegated. A specimen or two should
be in every garden. Pkt., 5c.

Crtllificia “MIXED COLORS.” Free flowering
vUIIIII9ld annual. All the species are highly
colored and are excellent for growing in patches or
clumps. If sown in the autumn, they will stand the
winter, and flower early in the spring. Pkt., 5c.

rnlnmkiriA “ROCKY MOUNTAIN.” This is
WUIUIIIKJI lit? the Colorado emblematic flower.
Its beautiful flowers of blue and white are so well
known that a full description of the plant is un-
necessary. Pkt., 10c.

Cosmos

Cosmos”

FLOWERING.” This ne^
strain is very early, and its
blooms are twice as largt
as any other strain o:
Early Cosmos. The colors
white, lilac, and crimson
are strong, and the blooms
are very symmetrical ir
form. Pkt., 5c.

Cyclamen p0hPu,sar'

free-flowering plants, pro-
ducing the graceful Orchid-
like flowers during tht
fall, winter and spring. Tht
young plants develop s
bulb from which spring tht
round, glossy leaves anc
slender flower stems. Tht
colors range from white tc
darkest crimson. Pkt., 15c
CbmatiQ I hese well-
known and
justly admired climbers
some varieties of which
are remarkable- for their
beauty and the fragrance
of their floWers. Very
choice mixture. Pkt., 10c.

Convallaria

“LILY OF THE VALLEY.” This
beautiful, modest little white
flower is always a favorite. Can be grown from
seed very easily, and with a little protection, will
stand our winter out of doors well. Worthy of a
trial. Pkt., 10c.

Cypress Vine

vAce \/ ■ n a A slender climber of Quick
V/ypreSb Vine growth with small, finely
cut, dark foliage, and when covered with bright
colored, starlike flowers, form a very attractive
vine for trellis or wire support. Sow the seed in
boxes, in March, and transplant when trees are in
leaf. Pkt., 5c.

|||>AA “SWEET SULTAN.” These hand-
vclllctUivd some, sweet scented flowers are
worthy of a place in any garden. Their beautiful
and sweet blooms, and their delicate shades, to-
gether with their long keeping qualities as a cut
flower, make them a very desirable flower.

“MOSCHATUS.” The very finest mixed colors.
Pkt., 5c.

“IMPERIALIS.” The Imperial Sweet Sultan. New,
with very large sweet scented flowers, very suit-
able for cut flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.

“MARGUERITE.” Very fragrant, large flowers,
pure white. Very suitable for cutting. Pkt., 5c.

Dioitalic “FOX GLOVE.” Easily grown per-
IgllcfllO ennial. The tall flower spikes,
bearing tubular-shaped flowers in many colors.
Pkt., 5c.

“Sherman O. Barker, Grimes Pa-s, Ida. — The s -eds
flint I got from you last spring were the best seeds
that I ever planted on my place.”

'? THE MAIL ORDER SEED HOUSE OF THE WEST

Decorative Dahlia

Both single and double Dahlias can be
easily grown from seed and will flower
i the first season.

Escliseholtzia (California Poppy)

“SUPERB SINGLE VARIETIES.” Pkt., 10c.
“FINEST LARGE FLOWERING DOUBLE VARI-
ETIES.” Pkt., 10c.

DaiQX/ “BELLIS.” These well deserved favorites
Udldy are easily raised from seed sown in the
spring, and are well suited to a shady or cool posi-
tion in the garden.

“FINEST DOUBLE MIXED.” Pkt., 10c.

“LARGE FLOWERING ROSE.” Pkt., 10c.
“LARGE FLOWERING WHITE.” Pkt., 10c.

illapHia “blanket flower.” The

■ llaruid large, brilliant flowers are borne
on long stems. They come into bloom early, and
continue until cut down by frost.

“FINE MIXED.” Large, single flowers, in red,
scarlet, yellow, and orange; 1% to 2 feet. Pkt., 5c.

“GRANDIFLORA.” (New Perennial.) Invaluable
for cut flowers; bloom all summer. Colors, yellow
and crimson. Sown in the Spring, they will bloom
the first year, l1/^ to 2 feet. Pkt., 10c.

Dianthus SEE PINKS

Psrhehnliiia “California poppy.” is

bOwlldllUl Ifcld a showy, free-flowering
plant of spreading habit, with finely cut foliage,
and blooms continuously during the season. Sow
the seed in shallow drills where the plants are to
I grow and bloom. The flower is an attractive yel-
low. One foot. Pkt., 5c.

Four o’clock

“MARVEL OF PERU.” This
favorite, half-hardy annual is
of the easiest culture, suitable for large beds or
borders. It is called “Four o’Clock” because it
opens its blossoms about that hour in the afternoon.
Sow in the ground where they are to grow as soon
is all danger of frost is past. Pkt., 5c.

For-Get-Me-Not* “myosotis.” These

rur charming little fa-

vorites delight in damp, shady positions, but will
:hrive in almost any soil. They also make very
pretty pot plants. Pkt., 5c.

“GLOBE AMARANTH.” These
1 1 |#i i v ci Id weil known hardy annuals are
, imong the best of the everlastings for winter bo-
. luets. Their round heads of flowers are also called
‘Bachelor Buttons.” Pkt., 5c.

Mrs. A. N. Davis, Jackson, Wyo, — I find Burton’s
, <eeds to be very satisfactory so far. The Dahlias
vere very beautiful.

For-Get-Me-Not

ft TflE BURTON SEED CO. ibth & market st. DENVER, COLO. ^

Geranium

“ZOXALE,” Easily raised from
seed, which sometimes rewards
the cultivator with splendid new varieties. Plants
started early in the Spring- will bloom the first
year. Fine mixed varieties. Pkt., 10c.

Gjl j*. This pretty, hardy annual blooms freely
lllcf and continuously the whole season. The
varied colors, blue, yellow, and white, are very use-
ful for bouquets. IJkt., 5e.

s A very beautiful class of hardy annu-
VflUUCUd als, with flowers of satiny texture.

and of the most delicate and lovely colors. Sow the
seed in the open, in the Spring, and transplant to
stand a foot apart in rather thin soil. Fine for
cut flowers. Pkt., 5c.

Calabash Gourd

Gnilfrfc Rapid growing annual climbers; hive
MUUi US luxuriant foliage, and are excellent
for covering verandas, trellis work, arbors, et .
Some have most curious fruit, and are immune from
insects.

“LUFFA.” The dish cloth gourd. Pkt., 10c.
‘‘FANCY.” Large, mixed varieties. Pkt., He.
“FANCY.” Small, mixed varieties. Pkt., 5c.
“CALABASH.” True Pipe Gourd. Pkt., 10c.

“PANiculata.” (Baby Breath)
Perennial. One of the most
useful plants. Its graceful, tiny white flowers are
borne on such slender stems that they give a cloud-
like appearance when mixed with other flowers in
a bouquet. Pkt., 5c.

“ELEGANS.” (Angel’s Breath.). Annual. Th-s is
the annual variety. Its small, star-like flowers, in
rose and white, are borne on feathery sprays, and
are very useful in bouquets. Pkt., 5c.

m (Eternal Flowers.) Fine.
ncElvIli yslllEl large. double flowers, of
bright colors. Very desirable for winter bouquets.

Pkt., 5c.

LJ A I (Grandiflora.) Everyone lbves

n vl I vli the delightful fragrance of this

old favorite, but very few know how easily it can
be raised from seed. Sow the seed early, and get
a long season of bloom.

“VERY FINEST MIXED VARIETIES.” Pkt., 10c.

Hollyhock

“ALTHEA ROSEA.”

There is nothing
better for back-
ground than these
oldfashioned peren-
nials. They succeed
best in an ordinary
deep, rich soil. They
make a handsome
show, in the garden
• with their spires of
flowers. Water well
in dry weather.
Average height six
feet.

“FINEST MIXED
DOUBLE VARIE-
TIES.” Pkt., 10c.

“FINEST MIXED
SINGLE VARIE-
TIES.” Pkt., 10c.

“PURE WHITE
DOUBLE.” Pkt., 10c

“FINEST GAR-
NET RED.” Pkt.,
10c.

“NEYRON ROSE”
Pkt., 10c.

“FRINGED
ROSE.” Pkt., 10c.

Hyacinth

Bean

“DOLICHOS LAB-

L A B.” Of rapid
growth, making a
very attractive
screen. Is a quick
climber, with pretty
foliage and clusters
of purple flowers,
pods. 10 to 15 feet high.

Hollyhock (Double)

followed by ornamental seel

Humulus

I APANESE HOP.” A well known,
fast growing annual climber. Its
beautifully cut green foliage makes fine shade.
Grows from 10 to 15 feet in one season. Pkt., 5c.

hlnnoi/ciirtif I** “FRENCH.” (Hedysarum.)

nuncydUWItEt; Very handsome, free-flower-
ing plants with small, pea-shaped fragrant flowers.
Well adapted for the border or rock work. Pkt., 5c.

Malion^kuc “SUNFLOWER.” (Gloliosus Fist -

■ ■ clldll Lie Lid iilnsus.) This splendid double Sun-

flower is an addition to any
attractive, with its yellow,
flowers. Pkt., 5c.

garden, and is very
chrysanthemum -like

“CALIFORNICA.” Very similar to the above.
Very pretty and attractive, double variety. Very
suitable for cutting. Pkt., 5c.

“NEW RED.” This new variety is bound to be-
come very popular. The flowers are well-shaped,
are dark centered, banded with chestnut red, merg-
ing to bright yellow at the tips of the petals. Very
attractive. Pkt., l«c.

Joli n Hath bone, Garland, Mont. I have used your
seeds for llie past three years with extra good re-
sults. Von will receive my future orders for seeds,
as they seem to do better here than any I have tii d.

“MAMMOTH RUSSIAN.” This variety is grown
along the fences. Its large flowers produce a lar-’e
crop of seed, which are valuable as a poultry food.
1 to 6 feet. Pkt., 5c.

Ice Plant

B. Bishop, Lovington, IV. M.— I have ordered seed
from you for two years, and will say they are the
best I have ever planted. Your Bribetaker Onion
has the right name, for I hav^, taken the prize with
them.

Hyacinth Bean

“MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CRYS-
TALLUM.” A trailing plant. The
leaves and stems are remarkable for their ice-like
crystals. It is much used for vases, hanging
baskets, or rockeries. Pkt., 5c.

Job’s Tears

‘COIX LACHRYMA.” A curious
ornamental grass, with broad,
corn-like leaves and bright gray seeds, which are
much sought after for beads and fancy work. Pkt„

5c.

“DELPHINUM FORMOSUM.” (Perennial.) The
best of all the perennial Larkspurs. The flowers
are borne on long, straight stems, and are very
double, of a rich dark blue color. Good for massing
on borders, or planting in clumps. 3 to 4 feet high.
Pkt., 10c.

“HYBRIDA.” These rapid-growing,
tender perennials form small, bushy
shrubs. Fine for bedding or pot culture. 2 feet.

Pkt., 10c.

Lantana

Li nil tin “SCARLET FLAX.” One of the prettiest
kiiRURsa and showiest of the annuals. Its slen-
der foliage, and stems bearing clusters of bright
red saucer-shaped flowers with bla'ck centers,
makes it valuable for bedding. 18 inches. Pkt., 5c.

“CRYSTAL PALACE ERF CIA.” An-
nual plants of dwarf, compact growth.
4 to 6 inches high. Covered with blue flowers.
Grows easily from the seed, and is well suited for
edging, or massed bedding. Pkt., 10c.

“ROYAL PURPLE.” A very compact variety,
bearing flowers of intense blue. 4 to 6 inches.
Pkt., 10c.

IVI JHBPSarSff is) Elegant, half-hardy perennial
iviaurdlRBd that can be treated as annuals.
Fine for hanging baskets and vases. Will bloom
all summer. 10 feet. Pkt„ lOo.

Marigold

MokioaM No garden seems complete without
bed of Marigolds. There are
generally two kinds in use. Sow in shallow drills
when the weather is warm. They grow very fast,
and soon become covered with blooms.

“TALL AFRICAN.” Plants grow from 2 to 2V2
feet, flowers from 2 to 2V2 inches in diameter borne
in great profusion. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.

“DWARF AFRICAN.” This variety resembles the
tall, only it is smaller in foliage, and the flowers
are more compact. They are very desirable for the
border. 1V2 to 2 feet. Pkt., 5c.

“TALL FRENCH.” These plants are very quick
growing. The flowers, of bright colors, are pro-
duced by the hundreds, and keep up continuously
until killed by frost. 2 to 2% feet. Pkt., 5c.

“DWARF FRENCH.” Resembles the tall variety
in everything but the size of the plants and flowers.
1 to 1 y2 feet. Pkt., 5c.

IVI O + OKI O “FEVERFEW CAPENSIS FL.PL.”

SwIcS Li S vcSI lea Free-flowering, hardy annuals.
Bloom all summer, with a profusion of dainty flow-
ers. Good for bedding or pots. Pkt., 5c.

“RESEDA ODORATA.” The seed
of this popular hardy annual
can be so'wn at any time. Sow out of doors, in rows,
about April 1st, and again at intervals of about
three weeks. Will last until frost.

“LARGE FLOWERING.” Sweet scented, hardy,
and suitable for the border. Highly esteemed for
its fragrance. Pkt., 5c.

“MACHET.” The thick, dark leaves and numer-
ous stout flower stalks, bearing broad spikes of
deliciously scented gray flowers. Pkt., 5c.

“MOSCHATUS.” (Muskplant.) A

pretty pot plant, with pretty yellow
flowers, and fragrant leaves. Worth a trial. Pkt.,
10c.

Mimulus

“MONKEY FLOWER.”, (Tigrinus Grandiflorum.)

Striped and spotted variety. Very desirable as pot
plants, or for vases or hanging baskets. Pkt., 10c.

I o vlfC |bm “ANNIAL.” B r a n c h i n g. W ell
h>dl known for their free-flowering

habits and striking colors of blue, pink, and white,
with splendidly cut foliage. 2 y2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 5c.

“DWARF ROCKET.” Very pretty double flowers,
.on long, slender stems, with finely cut foliage. 2%
to 3 feet. Pkt., 5c.

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TrtE BURTON SEED CO. is™ & market st. DENVER, COLO. \ '

Mignonette (Sweet Scented)

Mourning Bride “*g AesB,^iIhtd gIrhaln

favorites grow about two feet high, and flower
through the summer until frost. The flowers are
borne on long stems, and last a long time when cut.
Sow the seed when all danger of frost Is past.
Pkt., 5c.

Monrnlnur Bride

Moon Flower

“IPOMEA.” Mex. Gran di-
flora Alba. These beautiful
climbers grow very rapidly. The foliage is dense
and luxuriant. Is a splendid shade for porches. In
Colorado and Northern states it is advisable to sow
the seed in pots early in March, and then transplant
out of doors when the trees are in leaf. Pkt., 10c.

“HEDERACEA.” Very pretty striking variety,
with ivy-like leaves, and sky blue flowers. Very
attractive. Per Pkt., 10c.

“SENSITIVE PLAN T.”
Curious and interesting
annuals, with pinkish white flowers. The leaves
close and droop when touched or shaken. Pkt., 5c.

Mimosa Pudica

Convolvulus Major (Tall Morning: Glory)

Mnmino filnrv “convolvulus major*

morning V*IOry For covering trellises,
fences, or unsightly places, it is so well known that
a detailed description is unnecessary. Pkt., 5c.

“IMPERIAL JAPANESE.” The flowers of this
variety are of extra large size and of most distinct-
ive colors. The foliage is extremely handsome, of
different shapes and colors; not quite so hardy as
the others. The seed we offer is the finest mixed
colors. Pkt., 5c.

“DWARF MORNING GLORY.” This variety grows
from 10 to 12 inches high. Makes very pretty bor-
ders, covering a space of about two feet, and they
keep blooming all season. Sow the seed in shallow
drills when the trees are starting to leaf. Pkt., 5c.

Momordica

A very curious climber, with
ornamental foliage, the fruit
golden yellow, warted, and when ripe opens, show-
ing the seed and its brilliant carmine interior. Fine
for trellis, rockwork, stumps, etc.

“BA I, SAM IN A.” ( Balsam Apple.” Apple-shaped

fruit, glossy green foliage. The prettiest climber
of the two. Pkl., 10c.

“CHARANTA.” (Balsam IVar.l Pear-shaped

fruit, very heavy foliage. The fruit of this variety
is used medicinally. Pkl., 10c.

«2

Tall Nasturtium

“QUEEN OF TOM THUMB.” Each plant grows to
a rounded bush. The leaves grow so closely to-
gether as to overlap each other, each leaf being
beautifully veined or marbled with silvery white.
Rich crimson flowers. Pkt., 5c.

“TALL NASTURTIUM.” Finest mixed colors. 1
oz., 10c; *4-lb., 25c.

“DWARF NASTURTIUM.” Very finest mixed. 1
oz., 10c; ^4 -lb., 25c.

Namonhih “LOVE grove.” Very pretty
dwarf growing hardy annual, of
easy growth. The pretty, cup-shaped flowers of
brightest colors continue the whole season. Need
moist soil and partial shade. 12 inches. Pkt., 5c.

“AFFINIS.” Species of tobacco. A
great favorite in the garden. They
are showy and free blooming, in flower all summer.
Tubular shaped flowers. Pkt., 5c.

“SANDERII.” Hybrids. Very handsome; very
brilliant colors. Pkt., 10c.

MioaIIo “LOVE IN A MIST.” llamascena.

Double. A pretty showy plant, with
finely cut leaves, and curiously veiled blue and
white flowers. Pkt., 5c.

“HISPANICA.” “Devil in a Rush.” Very similar
to the above. Very striking plant. Should be in
every garden, as they make good cut flowers. Pkt.,
5c.

Numnhoo “ODORATA” NUPHAR, Water Lily.

rvyinpilCd Yellow. This well known hardy
aquatic plant can be raised very easily from seed,
and can be grown in ponds, tanks, or tubs. Very
pretty attraction in the garden. Pkt., 10c.

A small, free-flowering plant, with
VAdlla clover-like leaves, thickly starred with
small, white flowers from June until frost. Sow
thinly in drills. It makes a fine edging for flower
beds. Pkt., 5c.

Nicotiana

Mexican Burning Bush cypress-

Very easily grown if sown thinly in the Spring,
soon forms a cypress-like hedge about 3 feet high,
which is of a live green color, and perfect form.
In the fall each plant becomes a deep red. Pkt., 5c.

N 'ac'ti Ift'+iiitvn tall MIXED. These are old
llddiuruum favorites. The handsome foli-
age and bright flowers are always pleasing in the
garden. Sow the seed early in May wherever you
want a profusion of bright colors. You cannot have
too many. Pkt., 5c.

“DARK CRIMSON.” Deep velvety red brown, and
brownish crimson. Pkt., 5c.

“CHAMELEON.” On the same plant a-e found
self-colored flowers, some curiously stained, while
others are banded with light and dark shades.

Pkt., 5c.

“THE PEARL.” Rich mellow shade of vellowish
white, cream, of buff color. Very fine. Pkt., 5c.

“KING THEODORE.” Very showy dark green
leaves, with rich, velvety crimson flowers of large
size. Pkt., 5c.

“BRIGHT ROSE.” Very attractive shades of
bright, but soft rose color. Pkt., 5c.

“SPITFIRE.” Very handsome bloom of the most
glowing scarlet, and wonderfully profuse in bloom.

Pkt., 5c.

Passion Flower “passiflora coeru-

rddbion r lower i,Ea.”. This beautiful,

graceful and well known climber is easily raised
from seed. Sow in boxes, trays or pots, and trans-
plant to its permanent place in a warm position.
Pkt., 1«o.

Nasturtium

(DWARF MIXED.) These are
dwarf, compact and rounded in
growth. They are especially desirable for planting
in borders or along garden walks. They succeed
best in light, well drained soils or raised beds. 12
to 18 inches. Pkt., 5c.

“BRILLIANT.” Very bright clear scarlet. Pkt., 5c.

“THE PEARL.” A very pretty shade of yellow-
ish white or cream color. Very fine. Pkt., 5c.

“AURORA.” Very pretty Nankin yellow, veined
with shades of crimson. Pkt., 5c.

“KING THEODORE.” Very beutiful shade of
deep Maroon, with handsome foliage. Pkt., 5c.

“ROSE.” Very fine shade of deep rose or wine
color. Very pretty. Pkt., 5e.

Petunia, Very Finest Mixed

PpilllliilQ No garden is complete without a
bed of these old fashioned favorites.
The ease of culture, profusion of bloom, and its
adaption for outdoor gardening, render the Petunia
one of the most valuable of annuals.

“HYBRIDS, MIXED.” Large flowering. Contain-
ing all the finest colors and form of flowers.

Pkt., 5c.

Plant flowers. Beautify your farm, your garden,
your yard, your home. Where beauty and grandeur
prevail, wealth abides. It will pay you in the end
to buy your seed from a reliable, experienced house.

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SEPARATE COLORS.

“BRILLIANT.” Fiery rose. Pkt., 5c.

“PURPLE.” With white veined center. Pkt., 5c.
“GENERAL DODD’S.” Very dark purple. Pkt., 5c.
“COUNTESS OF ELLESMERE.” Rose with white
throat. Pkt., 5c.

“STRIPED AND BLOTCHED.” Very large flow-
ering. Pkt., 5c.

“CARMEN SYLVA.” Purple with white throat.

Pkt., 5c.

“COMPACT.” Striped and blotched. Very pretty.

Pkt., 5c.

“ROSY MORN.” Of compact growth, literally
covered with flowers IV2 inches in diameter. The
throat is silvery white, while the edge is heavily
flushed with rose-pink. Very fine for massing in
beds or borders. Pkt., 10c.

“LARGE FLOWERING.” Finest mixed colors.
Pkt., 10c.

“SUPERBISSIMA.” Extra large fringed flowers
of all the best shades.' Pkt., 15e.

“DOUBLE.” Very finest strain of double Petunias.
This seed will produce as many double flowers as
any stock produced. Pkt., 15c.

nAa “LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS.” (Perennial
Peas.) These perennial peas, while lacking
fragrance, are very valuable from the fact that
they are in full bloom early in the spring before
others have begun to bloom. Finest mix»ed colors—
3 colors. Pkt., 10c.

Poppy — Fancy Shirley

Phlox

Free flowering
annuals of quick
compact growth,
coming very early,
and when sown
“en masse” the
effect is brilliant
beyond descrip-
tion. .18 inches.

“DRUMMONDII.”
Large flowering
variety, contain-
ing the richest
and latest colors.
Very fine strain.
Pkt., 5c.

“DRUMMONDII
DWARF.” A very
fine variety of the
large flowering
type of compact
growth, very suit-
able for borders
or solid beds. Pkt

“STAR OF QUEDLINBURG.” A very pretty
type of Phlox. The flowers are fringed and starred,
and the colors very fine, embracing over 20 shades.

Pkt., 5c.

SEPARATE COLORS.

“ALBA GRANDIFLORA.” White. Pkt., 5c.
“CHAMOIS ROSE, WHITE EYE.” Pkt., 5c.
“COCCINEA, BRIGHT SCARLET.” Pkt., 5c.
“GRANDIFLOR A-VIOL ACEA.” Violet Blue. Pkt.,
5c.

“DECUSSATA.” The well known and perennial
Phlox, in all the best shades of color. Pkt., 10c.

Pnnnv This old favorite is so easy to grow,
ruHr j and the form and colors are so attract-
ive, that a garden is not complete without a bed
of them. They are divided into two classes: the
annual and the perennial. Sow the seed early in
the spring as soon as the weather is settled.

“IMPROVED DOUBLE OR CARNATION FLOW-
ERED.” Mixed colors. Very double fringed flow-
ers. Oz., 25c; Pkt., 5c.

Arthur Olson, Ignacio, Colo. — The seeds we bought
of you people last spring were of Hie finest qua ity,
and grew better than any we have ever tried. M ill
order again.

“SHIRLEY.” Best mixed. Indescribably bright,
dainty and gauzy. Its beautiful silky appearance
is very attractive, and it is a great favorite for 1
Cutting. Oz., 25c; Pkt., 5c.

“PERENNIAL VARIETIES.” These can be sown
in the spring and thinned out, or transplanted to
where they are wanted to bloom, or they can be ;
sown in July and transplanted the next spring. :
They flower the second season from seeding. They
are very hardy and grow from 2 to 4 feet high.

“ORIENTALE.” This splendid perennial bears
enormous flowers of deep flashing scarlet, with :
black sfiots in the center. Entirely hardy anywhere.
Fine for cutting. 3 feet. Pkt., 10c.

“NUDICALE.” (Iceland Poppy.) These bright
yellow poppies form one of the attractions of the
garden through several months. They are most
beautiful when grown in masses. If sown early in
the spring, they bloom the same year. One foot.
Pkt., 10c.

Dinnthus (Garden Pinks)

Dax4iiI9^ “ROSE MOSS.” This
r^OriUleaCsi 0i(j favorite of the
garden still holds its own. In brillian-
cy and beauty of coloring, Portulaca
will compare with any flower in the
garden, embracing every shade of color
from white to purple.

“ROSE MOSS.” Single mixed. Mam-
moth flowers. All the best colors.
Pkt., 5c,

“ROSE MOSS.” Double mixed. Very
double flowers, embracing every shade
of color; continuous blooms all sum-
mer. Pkt., 10c.

Dt>Smillo “FRINGED CHINESE.”

• nmUld The Chinese Primrose is
the brightest and most free flowering
of all the pot plants during the winter
months. Seed should be sown in shal-
low boxes during the early spring
months, barely covering them from
view, if the weather is very warm, the
young plants should be shaded during
the hottest part of the day. Pkt., 10c.

Din Ire “DIANTHUS.” In this variety we have
nilvVd some of our most beautiful and best
loved flow-ers, unsurpassed for color and fragrance.
They are hardy biennials that bloom the first sea-
son and remain green all winter, and flower the
next year, if lightly protected.

“CHINENSIS.” (China Pink.) The flowers are
double and very showy. Pkt., 5c.

“CHINENSIS.” (Heddewigii.) Unusually large
single flowers, often oddly edged, striped and
ringed. Pkt., 5c.

“PLUMARIU S .” (June Pink.) These are fine,
fragrant perennials of the old time gardens, and
are still sought for, for massing and cutting. One
foot high.

“PHEASANT’S EYE.” A very pretty, attractive
and sweet scented single pink. Pkt., 5c.

“SCOTICUS.” (Double Scotch Pink.) A series of
very beautiful colors. The seed we offer is grown
by the best growers in Europe. Pkt., 19c.

Portulaca or Rose Moss

Cm;UY “MYRSIPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES.”

vMiflldA This pretty climbing plant has no
competitor. Its graceful beauty of foliage for cut
flowers, wreathes, etc., make it indispensable to the
florist; 10 feet. Pkt., 10c.

“HESPERIS MATRONALIS”

A well known old fashioned
flower. Should have a place in every garden.

Pkt., 5c.

“DIANTHUS BARBATUS.”

Sweet Rocket

Sweet William

plants with heads of bloom of great size and beau-
ty. They should be in every garden. If they are
given proper attention they w'ill last for many
years.

“SINGLE MIXED.” A splendid strain; flowers
of many bright colors, including the Auricula eyed
varieties; 18 inches. Pkt., 5c.

Py rethrum

“GOLDEN FEATHER.” The

beautiful golden foliage, in com-
bination with Lobelia or Ageratum, makes it very

attractive for borders or carpet bedding. Pkt., 5c.

“ROSEUM.” A free flowering, hardy plant, with
daisy-like flowers, of mixed colors. A great favor-
ite in the garden. Pkt., 5c.

Pueraria “thunbergiana.” The Kudzu

Vine. A very rapid growing vine,

which dies down in the fall, and will grow to a
height of 50 feet in one season. It is easily started
from seed. Will stand a lot of hot weather.

Pkt., lOe.

Salvia “SPLENDENS.” (Flowering Sage.) The

popular scarlet sage for the flower
garden. Sow the seed in shallow drills early in
the spring when the trees are well in leaf. Thin
them out to stand 1 to 2 feet apart. Very hand-
some. Pkt., 5c.

Sr^hivanihi ic Very beautiful and showy
wm&ailUlUS hardy annuals. Fine for beds
9r borders in the summer garden. Grown in pots
in the early summer in the house they become
elegant foliage plants, with masses of flowers.
Pkt., 5c.

SalmpJnQ^iQ (Painted Tongue.) These
showy, half hardy annuals
bear beautiful funnel shaped flowers having dark
veins on a ground which varies from white to
crimson, orange, etc., and intermediate shades.
Easily grown in rich light sandy loam; will re-
spond to liberal treatment. 2 feet . Pkt., 5c.

Silene “CATCHFLY.” ARMERIA.” Bright
colored, free flowering, hardy annuals,
suitable for rockwork, garden beds and borders;
blooming all summer. Grow well in any light,
loamy soil. Pkt., 5c.

Sunflower See “Helianthus”

“DOUBLE MIXED,” Fine mixture of double
flowers, which are very pretty, though not so beau-
tiful as the single varieties; 18 inches. Pkt., 10c.

Salplglossia

THE BURTON SEED CO. isw & market st. DENVER, COLO.

Ten Weeks Stocks

Ql- - ly — “TEN WEEKS.” Cut and Come Again.”

These plants grow about 12 inches
high, making a compact bush covered with spikes of
sweet scented flowers. This first-class seed is from
one of the best growers, and saved only from pot
plants. Pkt., 5c.

ThunhoKffia “black-eyed susan.” a

I llUlItJci gld trailing or climbing plant, with
flowers of various shades of yellow or white, hav-
ing dark centers or eyes. Particularly adapted to
vases, boxes, or hanging baskets for plaza decora-
tion. Pkt., 10c.

P2)mq\/ Pansies are the most popular of all
r<l,,3J flowering plants, and are grown over
the widest extent of country. We offer the most
carefully selected strains of each variety, grown
for us by the best growers in Europe. There are
several types that we cannot get on account of the
war. Pansy seed germinates best in soil which is
cool and moist. We would advise sowing the seed
in shallow drills, early in the spring, when the
trees are starting to leaf, and again in September
when the weather is cool.

“BURTON’S Q.UALITY MIXED.” The finest of all
mixed pansies. Pkt., 25c.

“GIANT ODIER, CASSIER.” Flowers of immense
size, all of which have three to five blotches, in the
best mixture. Pkt., 15c.

“LA PARISIENNE.” A splendid Pansy of finest
quality; the petals are large and thick; the plant
grows in a bushy form. The flowers are borne on
long stems, and are of the most beautiful shades,
veined and stained, and are of very large size.
Pkt., 15c.

“GIANT TRIMARDEAU.” This type of Pansy is
one of the most popular form. The solid colors and
large sized flowers will please you. Pkt., 10c.

“LARGE FLOWERED MIXED.” Mixed colors.
This is a Pansy of" good size, form and color. Just
the Pansy for the border. Pkt., 10c.

“GIANT WHITE,” Large flowering, beautiful
bloom. Pkt., 5c.

“GIANT BLUE.” Large Pansy, azure blue. Pkt., 5c

“GIANT DARK BLUE.” Large, fine Pansy, deep
blue. Pkt., 5c.

“GIANT PURE YELLOW.” Large flower, golden
yellow. Pkt., 5c.

“GIANT KING OF THE BLACKS.” Large bloom,
fine shades of black. Pkt., 5c.

“LORD BEACON SFIELD.” A splendid flower,
with lilac wings, and deep purple petals; large .size,
and beautiful bloom. Pkt., 5c.

“FINE MIXTURE OF ALL COLORS.” This is not
a cheap mixture, but a very good strain of very
fine colors. Pkt., 5c.

l/ft-Ao “ROSEA.” If the seed is sown early in
“ inwd "the spring, they will flower the first
year; they can also be taken up in the fall and
kept in the house during the winter. Pkt., 5c.

Pansy. Fancy Giant Flowering

Verbena Grandiflora Mammoth Mixed

UoKhona Free flowering, hardy annuals of
VciUvild spreading growth. Single plants, in
rich soil, will cover a space of three feet in diam-
eter and produce a profusion of flowers. They are
easily grown from seed, and the plants grown
from seed are far more vigorous than from cuttings.
18 inches.

“HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA.” Mixed. This is a
very large flowering strain, and the colors are of
the very best shades. Pkt., 5c.

“PURE WHITE, LARGE FLOWERING.” Pkt., 10c.

“RICH BLUE, LARGE FLOWERING.” Pkt., 10c.

“SCARLET, LARGE FLOWERING.” Pkt., 10c.

“PURPLE, LARGE FLOWERING.” Pkt., 10c.

THE MAIL ORDER SEED HOUSE OF THE WEST

1/inlafc “VIOLA ODORATA.” “Sweet Scented.”

V IUICI& Violets are so easily grown from seed,
and need so little attention, that if you plant them
in a cool and moist situation they will repay you
in blooms, which are produced plentifully in early
summer. Hardy perennials; 6 to 8 inches high.
Pkt., 10c.

“MALCOLMIA MARITI-
MA.” The old favorite of
the older gardens. Free flowering plants, of very
hardy growth, and brightest shades of color.

Pkt., 5c.

Virginia Stock

Venus Looking Glass

“CAMPANULA
SPECULUM.”
A pretty genus of hardy annuals with pretty
purplish lilac flowers, varying to rose colored and
white. They grow rapidly and bloom all summer.
1 foot. Pkt., 5c.

Whitlavia

“GRANDIFLORA.” This is an el-
egant annual, with delicate foliage
and drooping clusters of rich dark blue and white
bell-shaped flowers. Fine for baskets and vases;
flourishes well in partly shaded situations. Height
1 foot. Pkt., 10c.

iAf “japa-^ESE.” Very rapid growing,
very hardy. Fine foliage, produces
bunches of rose or lilac flowers in great profusion
in the spring. When once started, they last for
years. Height 20 to 50 feet. Pkt., 10c.

Wallflower (Gillif lower.) A plant that
■ w ** 1 1 1 1 v should be in every garden.

They can be grown either out of doors or indoors,
and their spicy, sweet fragrance should win the
favor of all who love the old fashioned flowers.
“SINGLE, MIXED COLORS.” Pkt., 5c.

“DOUBLE, MIXED COLORS.” Pkt., 10c.

Wild Flower Garden

This is a mix-

grown annuals and perennials, and is %ery Suitable
for children’s gardens, shrubberies, vacant lots,
i roadside planting, etc. Pkt., 5c.

Xerantheum

Fine double mixed. This is a
bright and pretty “Everlast-
ing” with silvery foliage and silky flowers of
white, pink and purple. Two feet. Pkt., 5c.

Zinnia Elegans, Very Large Flowered

Zinnia “ROBUSTA PLENISSIMA GRANDI-
I Bill Id FLORA.” This is a splendid strain of
double flowering Zinnias. Are most desirable
plants for mixed borders, or bedding purposes. Th©
double Zinnias are exceedingly handsome; the
flowers are notable for their fine form, large size,
and great range of colors. Pkt., 5c.

You can buy seeds at lower prices than we are
quoting, but you cannot buy seeds of equal quality
for less money. We have no second grade or so-
called “cheap seeds,” and solicit the patronage only
of those who are willing to pay a fair price for the
best it is possible to produce.

FLOWERING PLANTS

Ready from April 1st to June 30th.

Double Daisy

Aq^AKC Japanese and Chinese varieties. Strong,
healthy plants; all raised in cold
frames. All colors mixed. By Parcel Post, pre-
paid: 10c each; 60c per dozen. By express at pur-
chaser’s expense: 5c each; 40c per dozen.

Carnafirm “MARGUERITE.” This Carnation
vui aiauun is very hardy and stands the
rigors of our winters well if covered with light
litter or dead leaves. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 10c
each; $1.00 per dozen. By express at purchaser’s
expense: 10c each; 75c per dozen.

“BELLI S.” These are
, , , ^ - among the prettiest of our

border plants. Our plants are all raised in cold
trames. They are so well known that a description
is unnecessary. •

“LONGFELLOW.” Fine, large, double pink.

“SNOWBALL.” Large flowering, pure white.

“MIXED COLORS.” All giant flowering sorts,
mixed.

By Parcel Post, prepaid: 15c each; 2 for 25c; 6 in
basket, 60c.

By express at purchaser’s expense: 10c each; 6 In
basket, 40c.

Pansies VYe gTOW quantities of Pansy

. “ * plants from seed imported from the

best Pansy specialists of Europe, and if well cared
ror these plants will produce blooms of the finest
colors, from 2 to 3 inches across, which cannot be
excelled. In ordering Pansy plants, we would
advise, where possible, that they be sent by express.
Ready about April 1st.

100 Y Parcel Post' Prepaid: 60c per dozen; $4.00 per

express at purchaser’s expense: 40c per dozen;
$<s.dO per 100.

Ustl lishnkftke These are good, strong, 1-year
nUI I y old roots, grown out of doors

on our own farm. Are all of the finest types of
double flowered.

By Parcel Post, prepaid: 15c each; $1.50 per doz.

By express at purchaser’s expense: 10c each; $1.00
per dozen.

Ghaefa Haicv “Alaska.” One of Bur-
wllcaaid Wal ay bank’s productions. A very
hardy variety, with large, handsome white flowers.
Very free bloomers.

By Parcel Post, prepaid: 20c each; 6 for $1.00.

By express at purchaser’s expense: 15c each; 6
for 75c.

Qfn^lce “GERMAN TEN WEEKS.” This is an
old favorite. Its fragrant double flow-
ers are suitable for cutting, and its long bearing
season deserves a place in every flower garden.

By Parcel Post, prepaid: 15c each; $1.25 per doz.

By express at purchaser’s expense: 10c each; $1.00
per dozen.

Good, strong, one-year old roots,
vurcupaia started in 3 inch pots. Will bloom
profusely first summer, producing large, golden
yellow blossoms. Postpaid: 15c each; $1.25 per doz.
By express at purchaser’s expense: 10c each; $1.00
per dozen.

GaillarHia “Blanket Flower.” Strong roots,
Mainaiuia grown one year in the open, and
started early this spring in 3 inch pots. Blooms
very early and continues until frost. All colors
mixed. Postpaid: 15c each; $1.25 iper dozen. By
express at purchaser’s expense: 10c each; $1.00 per
dozen.

THE BURTON SEED CO. is™ & market st. DENVER, COLO.

Sweet William

Larkspur

Gypsophila

Every one should start a
bed of these beautiful
flowers. If proper care is given them, they will
last for years. Hardy, well started, year-old roots.
Postpaid: 15c each; $1.25 per dozen. By express at
purchaser’s expense: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.

Blue, pink and white mixed. These
roots grown in the open last sum-
mer and started in pots this spring. Postpaid: 15c
each; $1.25 per dozen. By express at purchaser’s
expense: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.

(Baby’s Breath.) An old garden
favorite, and one of the best
hardy perennials. Good strong roots. Will blos-
som first season. Postpaid: 15c each; $1.25 per

dozen. By express at purchaser’s expense: 10c each;
$1.00 per dozen.

PJmLc (Dianthus.) All colors
mixed. A very hardy per-
ennial, and popular among flower lovers. Start
a bed from our hardy year-old roots. Postpaid:
15c each; $1.25 per dozien. By express at pur-
chaser’s expense: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.

Garden

Hardy Vines

Clematis

‘‘JACKMAN Nil.” This
variety, with strong,
healthy growth,
hardy nature, and
rich deep velvety
purple flowers, is the
most satisfactory of
the large flowering
class, and if pruned
early in the spring it
will bloom profusely
on the new shoots.

By Parcel Post, pre-
paid: 50c each.

Paniculata

“J A P A N E SE VIR-
GIN’S BOWER.” This
is the finest of the
small flowered Cle-
matis to date. It is
a rapid grower,
quickly covering trel-
lises, porches, arbors,
etc. The flowers are
pure white, produced
in great profusion,
and are very fra-
grant. It flowers in
September when few
other vines are in
bloom. It is easy to
grow, and will give
you greatest satis-
faction. By Parcel
Post, prepaid: 50c

each.

Honeysuckle

“LONICERA.”

“B E L G I C A .”

“Sweet Scented
Monthly.” A most
satisfactory Honey-
suckle, producing _ „ , . ^

continuously large Clematis Paniculata
trusses of red and yellow fragrant flowers.

“HALLEANA.” “Hall’s Japanese.” A strong
growing, vigorous variety, with fragrant white
flowers changing to yellow, blooming from July
until frost.

“FUCHSIOIDES.” “Scarlet Trumpet.” A very
pretty variety, with Fuchsia-like scarlet flowers;
very free blooming sort.

By Parcel Post, prepaid: 50c each.

By express at purchaser’s expense: 40c each.

Bi^nonia “RADICANS-” Trumpet Vine. A
very hardy, rapid growing vine, free
blooming, with dark red flowers, with orange
throat. Very useful for covering unsightly places,
old tree stumps, or any place where a showy vine
is desired. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 50c each, 3

for $1.25. By express at purchaser’s expense: 35c
each, 3 for $1.00.

Hardy Flowering

Shrubs

Snowball

“VIBURNUM STERILIS.” The old-

fashioned Snowball. Too well
known to require a lengthy description. By Parcel
Post, prepaid: 60c each. By express at purchaser’s

expense: 50c each.

Plir*a+uin “Japanese snowball.” This oid-
" * imiii fashioned Snowball is one of the
most valuable of our hardy shrubs. It forms an
erect, compact bush, 6 to 8 feet high. Blossoms in
June, and is covered with large balls of flowers as
white as snow. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 60c each.

By express at purchaser’s expense: 50c each.

Lilacs

These old favorites are too well known
to require a lengthy description.

“SYRINGA VULGARIS PURPUREA.” This well
known purple variety is a general favorite. It is
hardy, and bears large bunches of purple flowers.
By Parcel Post, prepaid: 50c each, 3 for $1.25;

choice of colors. By express at purchaser’s expense:
35c each, 3 for $1.00; clioioe of colors.

“SYRINGA VULGARIS ALBA.” Similar in every
respect to the purple variety, except as to color, the
flowers being white and fragrant. By Parcel Post,
prepaid: 50c each, 3 for $1.25; choice of colors. By

express at purchaser's expense: 35c each, 3 for

$1.00; choice of colors.

Bulbs for Spring
Planting

Li 1 1 herbaceous borders should have a

MMCd few lilies scattered through them.
When once planted they are permanent, and need
but little protection, and are suitable for spring
planting.

“AURATUM.” “Golden Banded Lily.” A splen-
did variety, with large graceful flowers, six petals
of ivory white, studded with chocolate and crimson
spots, and striped in the center with a golden yel-
low band. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 50c each, 3

for $1.25.

“SPECIOSUM . RUBRUM.” Pure white, heavily
spotted with rosy crimson spots. By Parcel Post,
prepaid: 50c each, 3 for $1.25.

“SPECIOSUM ALBUM.” A large flower of great
substance; pure white, with a greenish band run-
ning through the center of each petal. By Parcel
Post, prepaid: 50c each, 3 for $1.25.

“TIGRINUM.” “Tiger Lily.” An old-fashioned,
but great favorite, and is found in all the old gar-
dens. Strong and healthy grower, and is perfectly
hardy. By Parcel Post, prepaid: 40c each, 3 for $1.

Dielytra Spectabilis HEART.” A very

old favorite, with pretty pink heart-shaped flow-
ers on a long stem. Very useful plant for border.
By Parcel Post, prepaid: 50c each, 3 for $1.25.

ORDER EA»LY

Many persons suffered serious loss and incon-
venience last season from their shipments of
seed being delayed in transit by inadequate rail
and mail facilities, and from present indications
conditions are likely to be worse this year, there-
fore we cannot urge too strongly the importance
of ORDERING EARLY.

Seeds of all kinds are exceptionally short this
season, in fact, so short in many eases, that
there will not be enough to supply the demand.
For the first time in the history of this country
we are facing an Inadequate supply of seed.
Conditions in railway traffic are such that It Is
almost impossible at the present time to get
shipments through without some delay some-
where. ,i

YVe are prepared to fill your orders promptly
as long as our stocks last. If you would be sure
of getting the varieties you want in time to
plant you should, by all means, ORDER EARLY.

CULTURE

Sweet Peas are very easy to grow, and everyone should have them in the garden.
The principal thing is to prepare the ground properly, and sow the seed early. The
old custom of planting them on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, rain or shine, is still good. They should
be planted as early in the spring as the ground can be worked.

Dig a trench 10 to 12 inches deep, loosen up the soil at the bottom as deep as you can with a spade,
then put in about 4 inches of well-rotted manure or bone meal, cover this with about 2 or 3 inches of
soil, then sow the seed at the rate of 1 ounce to 10 feet of row. Cover with 2 inches of soil, or to within
about 4 inches of the top of the trench. This will allow you to cover up the young plants as they ap-
pear, to protect them from the late spring frost. It will also protect them to a large extent from the
cut worms, as they work just above the ground. By having a deep trench the root system will develop
better, the moisture will be conserved, and your blooms will be larger, more of them, and they will last
longer. Don’t allow them to go to seed; if you do, they will cease to bloom. Don’t water the vines and
plants in the sun, but rather in the evening once a week with a fine spray. About twice a week, water
the roots, giving them a good soaking.

Never plant Sweet Peas in the same trench without removing and thoroughly renewing the soil ac-
cording to directions given above.

Our stock of Sweet Peas is grown for us under contract by the largest grower of Sweet Peas in the
world, who has produced a large proportion of the favorites known to the lovers of this justly popular
flower. His experience and knowledge have won for him national and international honors. We have
selected the best of each color and type, with a view of giving our customers the best collection possible.

Our mixture must not be compared with’ the common mixture generally for sale, which are usually
grown from old discarded varieties, as they are thrown out of the list. We make our own mixture from
our stock of standard varieties and colors by taking equal parts of each color and type we list and mix-
ing them together. Therefore, you can depend upon getting in your mixture every type and color listed
by us, which comprises the best types and colors on the market.

Many varieties of Sweet Peas were short again last year. Our growing contract called for more than
we really needed, consequently our deliveries gave us enough to supply our regular customers, and you
will find our list complete with the very best of the different types and shades.

There are two types of Sweet Peas in general use: The Spencer or Orchid Sweet Peas, and the

Grandiflora or the California Giant, a list of which follows:

Sweet Pea (Spencer Type)

Spencer Varieties

Captain of the Blues

Evelyn Hemus

Florence Morse

Aefa ALm Pinkish lavender. The wings show
Willi more lavender than the standard;
best Spencer form, and large size. Pkt., 10c; oz„
20c; 3 oz., 50c.

Countess Spencer s w e°ertgi pae aSpefrom

which the entire family of Spencer Sweet Pea has
sprung. Color a soft rose pink. The flowers meas-
ure 2 inches across, on long stems, and possess
every quality desired in a Sweet Pea. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

A pretty shade

of bluish purple,

of immense Spencer type. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz.,
50c.

A very pretty Spencer, of
buff ground, with rosy

picotee edging of terra cotta pink. Pkt., 10c; oz„
20c; 3 oz., 50c.

A very large, open,

wavy form, of the best
Spencer type, with long stems, and four blossoms
to a stem. The color is a beautiful light pink,
deepening towards the edges. Very pretty, and
comes perfectly true. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

Florence Nightingale ^wYthiVt:

tie mauve color in flower. A very useful color.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 2 oz., 60c.

ETponlr Hnlhx/ An open and wavy form of
rrcimv MUIUy the Unwin type; the color is
a pinkish mauve and lavender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
3 oz., 50c

Kinoi E? Hutto i*rl The flowers are large, and of
r%lllg bUWdiU fjne Spencer form; color a
rich crimson ; waved. Is a vigorous grower. Pkt.,

10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

GlaHx/Q Unwin A very large size, of open

vj n win form with wavy edges.

The color is a clear bright light pink, almost a self-
color. Very free flowering. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3
oz., 50c.

|nUn B n One of the best of the earlier

wonn ingman types of Spencer. The color
is rose carmine, showing veins of deeper shades.

Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

MayiA A very pretty rose carmine

iVldril; vUrUIII tinted cherry red, of good
size and form. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

A brilliant orange rose, striped and
HUrUrd flaked on white, of the finest Spencer
form, and of immense size. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz.,
50c

|U| n The color of this recently in-
Iflary Vadrilcll troduced Sweet Pea is pink
or cream. This variety bears quite a percentage of
double standards. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c,

j THE BURTON SEED CO. 15™ & market sr. DENVER, COLO.

Navo Unwin °f very size and open

“ WllWflll wavy form. Pure white, and
white seeded. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

Othello Very rich deep maroon in color; large

Pkt.

sized flowers, and very free bloomer.

10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

Wedgwood

PfimKAQA Large sized flowers on long stems,
r I imiuoc Gf open form; wavy, clear primrose

color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

Mre Ormfzahn A very pretty flower, of
■ ■ ■ I large size and wavy form.
The color is apricot suffused with pink. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

A clear Azure blue with tint of
mauve in standard. Large
flowers and good form. Seed is very scarce. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 25c; 3 oz., 65c.

IA/hifA QnpnCAK A true Spencer of the
Will IU purest white. The flow-

ers are large, of open form, with long stems. Pkt.,

10c; oz., 20c; 3 oz., 50c.

Grandiflora

Varieties

A in a i« if* Large sized flowers of open form.

The color is scarlet crimson, striped
on white. Very bright and effective. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; 14-lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.

Standard crimson pink;
wings white, shaded pink.
Medium size hooded form. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb.,
25c; lb., 75c.

Rla**lr MT nic? hi A flower of large size, open
DldUW r\ II « gill form. Color a very deep
maroon, practiclly self-colored. One of the darkest
varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

semi -hooded
color is orange

Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;

Apple Blossom

Bolton’s Pink ^r,Sc

size,
form. The

or salmon pink veined with rose.

14 -lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Rlanrhp Rlirhpp Flowers pure white
D,ancne DUroee (white seeded) some-
what over medium size, hooded form. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; %-lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Rlonrlio Cakku Medium sized flower, of
Dldllbllt; rerry open form, color standard
bright crimson rose; wings white, tipped with pink.
An old favorite. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %-lb., 25c; lb.,
75c.

Countess of Radnor

A flower of medi-
um size, hooded
form; color light mauve standard, lavender wings.
The newly opened blossoms are a little deeper than
those more matured. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c;
lb., 75c.

Dorothy Eckford Smteotsem?-hboeodeap;uo?

the best form, with large wings and standard,
which average two inches across. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
i/4 -lb„ 25c; lb., 75c.

Duke of Westminster ^feea sifz°v °f

with standards of clear purple, wings purple with
tint of violet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Clni'n Nni>fnn Medium size, of open form,
I~iurd I^WrlUII bright clear blue, self-col-
ored. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-Ib., 25c; lb., 75c.

SPECIAL OFFER — You may select 16-ounce
packets of Grandiflora Sweet Peas of different
colors, from our list, which we will mail you, post-
paid, for ^1.00.

Katherine Tracey

UpnKV Ff*lffrfci*H Large open form flower
1 •will y bvrviui U of almost a clear orange,
self-colored ; it is the nearest approach to orange
yellow in Sweet Peas. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c;
lb., 75c.

lAridi Raa4+ Large size, hooded form, of a
wdllUL w v,' Ull deep, clear bright pink, with
buff at top of standard. The color is very distinct.

Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Medium size, of open
form; the color is a
soft pink, with standards a trifle lighter tone. Is
a vigorous grower, and usually bears two flowers
on a stem. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

King Edward VII a,*ae&0St

self-colored, of a bright red or crimson scarlet
color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Lady Grisel Hamilton FlT|es sfzea

hooded form. It is the largest and lightest shade’
of the lavender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-Ib., 25c; lb.,
75c.

|U| ■ cc The flowers are very large,

IVlIdd VV 1 1 mull of semi-hooded form; the
wings are rose, with strong tint of orange. The
stems are long and the plants very vigorous. Pkt.,

5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Mkc F Konvnn A very popular and
fvenyun pretty shade of delicate
primrose yellow, bearing large flowers of open
form. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Jr.

most an azure blue. The clearest, most delicate
blue up to date. Of medium size, and semi-hooded
form. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Na%/\/ R||| a Standard indigo and violet; very
■*«vy OIUU p0pular color, and has a decid-
edly blue color effect. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 -lb., 25c;
lb., 75c.

Very dark maroon, showing veins of
\SIIIUIIU darker shade almost black. Of large
size, and hooded form, self-color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
*4 -lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Pure pink-self-color; flow-
ers of large size, hooded
form. It is a very vigorous grower, bearing gen-
erally four blossoms to a stem. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
*4 -lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

A||AAn rif Qnain Soft buff pink> of medium
yUucll Ul wJJdlll size, of hooded form; self-
color. Very pretty variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-
lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Queen Alexandra “fVTSSS*

self-colored. Very pretty variety. Medium size;
semi-hooded form. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c;
lb., 75c.

Romolo Piazanni 0&V??iS2;

and blue when fully expanded. Large size, and
hooded form. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14-lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Q^lnnion Pure red, self-colored. Large size,
Odiupiall 0f hooded form. The color is clear
and bright, though deep and rich.

10c; 14 -lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Prima Donna

Pkt., 5c; oz.

J. E. Holden, Rairden, Wyo.: The seeds we got

last spring grew fine and we had the best garden
in 1017 we have ever had.

Union Coal & Lumber Co., Mantlm, Utah* We
think it would be hard to raise a bigger crop of
tomatoes, or a finer lot, than we got from your
June Pink on the same amount of ground. We
were surprised at the quantity of fine beans we
raised from the Pencil Pod Wax. The carrots were
good as were also the beets, radish, lettuce and tur-
nips.

f TftE MAIL ORDER SEED ROUSE OF THE WEST~^

The Roses listed below have all been tpsted by us on our own Farm to determine whether or not
they are suitable to this altitude and climate, and whether or not they will survive our severe winters
and dry summers.

The stock offered you is the very best, hardiest stock obtainable, grown and developed in the open
for two years by the best and most icxperienced growers in the West. We do not carry or offer for sale
any greenhouse stock, as our experience has shown that they simply will not survive.

The War, and resultant decrease in the amount of shipping, has caused an acute scarcity in Rose bushes,
as available ships are being used to transport food and other necessities to the exclusion of unnecessary
supplies, causing this country to depend upon Roses of their own growing.

Alll TljpC The Rose requires a rich, well-manured soil, not too heavy, and do not neglect to
B cultivate them, as these two factors are vsry necessary in Rose Culture. Early in

the spring prune them, by cutting out all old and decayed wood, and at least half the growth of the
previous season should come under the knife. This applies more particularly to the Hardy Hybrid Per-
petuals. All Roses should have protection in winter months. A covering of dead leaves, light straw
litter, not packed too heavy, or the plants will suffer. If covered properly, your trees will come out
in the spring stronger and better able to produce their crop of blooms. We consider the latter part of
March or the month of April the best time to plant out Roses in this altitude.

A kkKmfiatimiC11 P., Hardy Perpetual; H. T., Hybrid Tea; H. W., Hybrid Wichuriania; H. T.
HUUlCVlallUlia^r Hybrid Tea Wichuriania; C. P., Clim bing Polyantha; S., Setigera or Climbing;
P., Polyantha or Baby Rambler; H. C., Hybrid China or Bengal.

American Beauty gowfr> c?n£desarant2

be the most beautiful of Roses, in size, form and
color, which is a rich red, passing to crimson, deli-
cately veined and shaded, and very fragrant, needs
protection in winter.

Splendid Tea Rose of clear
The buds are of

exquisite shape on long stems. Needs protection in
winter.

H. P. Hardy vigor-
o u s grower, with
bright green leaves, with splendid long buds, snow
white blooms, with large saucer-like petals. A
very handsome Rose.

Bridesmaid Lms Pmk

I Frau Karl Druski

Ftnila De Lvons T- A very desirable
Ciuue ue fc-yyns Tea RoSe, of a deep

golden yellow color. A healthy, vigorous grower,
very free and fragrant bloomer, hardy, and stands
heat and cold equally well, but needs winter pro-
tection.

Glory Lyonnaise

H. P. A grand Rose of
creamy white. The
nearest approach to yellow amongst the H. P. It is
hardy and a good bearer. Needs winter protection.

General Jacqueminot £„0PwnAawnd

popular Rose, both for outdoor or pot culture, with
bright crimson, rich, velvety, fragrant flowers. No
garden is complete without “Jack” Rose. Protect
in winter.

i Kaiserin Augusta Victoria strong,

sturdy growing rose of pure white, which does not
pink when planted out, bearing full double flowers
and splendid large buds, making the choicest cut
flowers. Needs protection in winter.

H. T. An exceedingly pretty rose
of great beauty. The blooms are
large, symmetrical and fragrant. A free bloomer
from June until frost. Color silvery pink. Hardy,
but needs a little protection in winter.

H. T.
Bril-
liant, satiny rose, deepening to the center, bor-
dered with silvery rose, with immense broad petals'
and large flowers. Needs protection in winter.

MilaHl# T- In form and fragrance it resem-
■Tiuauy Dies old favorite “Jack.” The color
is of the Richmond type, only far richer. It is a
splendid rose. Needs protection in winter.

Madam Plantier Vhen?,orwe%p2™

large and very double. A free and continuous
bloomer, hardy as a forest tree, and is a grand rose
for cemetery purposes on account of its hardiness.

La France

Madame Caroline Testout

Ulrich RKIinnPK H. P. A splendid rose of
Uirivll Druilllvi immense size, of globular
form, of the same color as the American Beauty,
and is known by the name of the Hardy American
Beauty. Very hardy; should be in every garden.

Maori a Ch aria H* p* A rose with extra

Ivldgllel wllcliLea iarg-e blooms of unusual
depth of bright, rosy pink color, of fine form, and
very fragrant. One of the hardiest and best
bloomers.

Prince Camille De Rohan ?oSeTWith

large, handsome blooms, very fragrant. It is known
as the “Black Rose” on account of its deep velvet
crimson color, almost an intense maroon. Needs
protection in winter.

Paul Navkah H. P. The largest of all the
~dUI llcy ruil rose family, of bright pink
color, very double and full, and sweetly scented.
Hardy, but needs a little protection in winter.

filinhllKQt T> Color designated by its
vllllliUlsi name. Intense shades of orange,
copper and gold. A fine bloomer and fairly hardy.
One of the best novelties offered.

Ralw Rai¥fthl«*i*G “madam norrett le-
Dduy ndinuiurs vavassieur,” “baby

RAMBLER.” P. This is the Crimson Rambler in
dwarf form having the same clear, brilliant ruby
red color; 20 inches high, and bearing clusters of
flowers until late in the season, and is extremely
hardy and healthy everywhere.

Climbing Roses

S. Pale blush, passing
to white. Very double
flowers, in clusters, making a perfect mass of
bloom. One of the best known and one of the very
best climbers.

C. P. The most pop-
ular of the hardy
outdoor climbers of today. It is a rapid grower,
from 10 to 20 feet in one season. Its rich clusters
form a mass of Crimson Beauty, which is attractive
and it bears until late in the season. It is perfectly
hardy.

Climbing American Beauty

H. T. W. A seedling from American Beauty
crossed on Wichuriania and Tea. It has the same
color as its namesake, in size and fragrance, free
blooming, and it has proven very hardy, but it
should be protected during the winter.

Dnrothv Perkins w- This pretty
wurumy climber has a beau-

tiful shell-pink shade, changing after a time to
lovely deep rose. As a bearer, it is fully equal to
Crimson Rambler. Handsome foliage; sweet
scented, and very hardy.

Baltimore Belle

Crimson Rambler

Any of the above Roses by Express at purchaser's expense: 45c each;
prepaid: 60c each; 3 for $1.50.

3 for $1.25. By Parcel Post,

I aHl/ ftai/ H. W. This rose is a perfectly
kadvijf \May hardy climber. The color is cher-
ry pink, fading to soft white. The flowers, in
large, loose trusses, together with the buds and
foliage, form a mass of beauty.

PfaiflA A imnn S. This old fashioned and
nail 1C yuccil standard favorite produces
its bright, rosy red flowers in large clusters, of
compact form, very hardy, and desirable for
porches, etc.

Any of the above Roses by Express at purchase
prepaid: 00c each; 3 for $1.50.

Tonnoeeoo Roll** S. This is a vigorous
1 enncddd; OCIIC cimber, and very free
bloomer, bearing flowers of bright, rosy pink. One
of the most beautiful of the hardy climbers.

RamhlAf c- p- This pure white
selllic rUlllllllCi rambler grows vigorous-
ly, and bears clusters of pure white flowers.

Yellow Rambler ?am£er> a"**

yellow flowers, in large clusters. Is very hardy.

r’s expense: 45e each; 3 for $1.25. By Parcel Post,

DAHLIAS

The list of Dahlias we offer this season has been increased by adding quite a number of the newer
and improved varieties, each in its own class. The selections were made by us, and the bulbs were
grown by us on our Seed Farm. They are healthy, strong and vigorous, and embrace evyery shade of
color and form known to the Dahlia Family.

We grew and harvested on our Seed Farm last season carloads of Dahlia bulbs, comprising all the
varieties listed by us; therefore, we have Dahlia bulbs for everybody, and can fill any sized order with
good, strong. Western-grown, acclimated bulbs.

The size of the bulb or tuber does not in any way designate the size or quality of the flower. Some
varieties make large ones. Do not consider small bulbs worthless, for they are equally as good, and in
many cases better than large ones. Medium and small-sized bulbs more often produce the finest and
highest colored flowers, and, in many cases, the best and most effective plants.

AMI TMpp Dahlias will succeed in any kind of soil, light sandy or heavy loam. The soil should
1 be plowed or spaded eight to ten inches deep, and well pulverized, thoroughly worked

over, and fertilized by using well-rotted cow or sheep manure, well incorporated into the soil. Dahlias
can be planted any time after danger of frost is over. Under ordinary conditions they will coipmence
to bloom in six to eight weeks after planting. It is always best to wait until the ground becomes warm.

Plant the bulbs in hills or drills two or three feet apart and about six inches deep, laying the bulb
flat down. In planting do not stand bulbs on end; if you do, the bulbs that form will grow near the top
of the ground, and in dry, hot weather the plants will be stunted. By planting the bulb first, then cov-
ering with an inch or so of soil, then adding your dressing of manure, the plant receives the full benefit
of the manure. Give thorough cultivation, deep at first, and continue once a week until the plants com-
mence to flower. After they commence to blossom do not cultivate, as this is the time the new roots are
forming and you are apt to cut off the new tubers, weakening the growth of the plant.

The harvesting and packing for winter is very important. Dahlias should be harvested shortly after
their foliage has been killed by frost. As soon as the frost kills the foliage, the strength of the stalk
recedes back into the bulbs, and if they are not soon harvested, each bulb will begin to sprout, and after
it is stored, will cause it to soon begin decaying. Dahlias may be dug with a fork, spade, or plow. In
digging or harvesting the clump great care shou’d be taken. Dig them very carefully. Do not pull them
up. The clump should be dug or lifted carefully, being careful not to break the neck of the bulb. If
you crack, girdle, or break neck of the bulb, they wjh dry up, decay, or so weaken the bulb that it will
be slow in sprouting in the spring and then send forth a very impoverished sprout, requiring extra time
and care in getting it started. After removing the clump from the ground, cut off the stalk two or three
inches above the top of the clump, allowing them to be exposed to the sun and air for only an hour or
two. If permitted to remain out longer they will begin to wither. Pack in a pool frost-proof place wh°re
extremes of temperature may be avoided. A place having an average temperature of about forty-five
degrees is about right. Do not cover or pack with any material or substance that will absorb and retain
dampness or moisture, as it will cause them to mildew and decay. We generally use common flour ‘bar-
rels, lining them with paper, placing some moss or spagnum between each clump. In packing be cire-
ful to pack the clump upside down, as the stalk is hollow and contains a watery substance or acid, which
if not permitted to drain out, will cause decay.

In the spring the clumps begin to send out sprouts, which greatly aid in dividing properly. In divid-
ing use a sharp knife, first dividing the clump in half, then divide to one bulb each. Great care should
be taken, and a portion of the crown or stalk should be left on each bulb, as it is on the base of the
crown, at the junction of the stalk, that the eye is located and the sprout starts, and if the bulb does not
contain this crown and eye it cannot sprout and is Worthless.

In the growth of Dahlias there are no set rules tG follow invariably by all. or even by any one grower,
year after year. Each climate, soil, location or season may call for different treatment. Success with
Dahlias is the same as with anything else. Do everything in moderation; excess in any direction is un-
wise. In many locations conditions are so favorable that Dahlias grow to perfection with practically
no attention. The Dahlia is one of the easiest plants to grow and will produce more flowers than any

Chrysanthemum. Petals long, twisted and termin-
ating in a point. Some varieties possess nearly
straight petals, others are gracefully incurved.

A dazzling red; very fine
V#ri3S> viayion Shaped flower, and a free
bloomer. Postpaid: Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50.

/^wAmie>AiilA An immense flower, of pale
wr6pLl9CrU I V? orange at center, deepening to
deep amber buff at outer petals; a beautifully
formed, refined flower. Postpaid: Each, 20c; per

dozen, $2.00.

Cll« l/KowtAr Rose pink with much brighter
CL 1 1 €m IV raillvi center, and is a flower of fine

form. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

Clear Canary yellow, while the
VOCKdlOO tipS of the florets are pure white,
with the under surface of a pale brown tint. Post-
paid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

Countess of Lonsdale bieESnnL'of

salmon pink and amber. Very pleasing, free
blooming, and is the Dahlia for the million. Post- f

paid: Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50.

other plant in tne garden, ii properly carea ror.

Cac-
tus
Types

This class
is of com-
parati v e 1 y
recent in-
trod net ion,
and is en-
tirely d I s-
tlnct from
any other
class. The
flowers are
loosely and
art istically
formed, and
very Irreg-
ular, resem-
bling;-1 h e

Dahlia (Cactus Type)

TftE MAIL ORDER SEED MOUSE OF THE WEST

ETiHi*Ako This is a Dahlia well named, as it
dfliwl^ei possesses all the good qualities sought
for in this flower. Very deep purple, with long,
straight petals, tightly quilled. Postpaid: Each,
15c; per dozen, $1.50.

CTi ieS I ■ Handsome flower of deep salmon
rU5ll!vi color. A flower of splendid form, and
is much admired. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen,
$1.50.

Deep orange, quickly changing to
ViVill9l£8 gold. Free flowering, fine shaped
flower, on long stems; strong, sturdy plant. Post-
paid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

A rich, velvety crimson-
uenerai OUBier maroon, tipped with white,
one of the most attractive of the “Fancy Cactus”
varieties. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

ftrklrfon ftate A very lar§'e Hybrid Cactus,
wOiaen Of a deep golden yellow,

suffused and shaded fawn; long, stiff stems; a free
bloomer. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $150.

U >4 B agwl‘%4- Vivid orange color, overlaid
ndryur With flame color. Very

showy and attractive. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per
dozen, $1.50.

I AfikAvn Ivory whiter with pale yellow cast at
ICcKJcrg center. The petals are long, quilled
and narrow. Extra fine form. Postpaid: Each, 15c;
per dozen, $1.50.

JB4 The finest Black Cactus

■ Dahlia in existence. The

color is a deep, velvety, blackish maroon. Gigantic
in size. This Dahlia should be in every garden.

Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

If piamki The Queen of the Cactus type.

r\ rEtflTS IB I SUC ^ delicate flesh pink, shading
to white at the center. Very late flowering. Post-
paid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

bC ino* F fSuifSJl II Beautiful shaped

FVmg cuwara VII Dahlia, of a brilliant
cherry red color; possessing very long, straight
star-shaped petals. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per

dozen, $1.50.

I n#ly Fsis* The florets are divided at the
feaCSWjp r dll ends. The color is a primrose,
tinged with soft pink. In addition to the normal
florets, there are a profusion of long, narrow
thread-like filaments on secondary florets of white;
very pretty. Postpaid: Each, 15c; pier dozen, $1.50.
BUI Splendid flower; deep ma -

Ivl b i<9 roon, with white band

around each floret, also tipped with white. Very
pretty; useful for cutting. Postpaid: Each, 15c;
per dozen, $1.50.

Rllill FrtS*H^Q The massive, clear pink flow-
rvuill rur ers> composed of heavy petals,

are often accompanied by stems measuring two
feet in length, extra stout, and excels any other
variety for large vase purposes. Each, 15c; per
dozen, $1.50.

Wfidsn This magnificent addition to the Cactus
vaVJU«ai9l type of Dahlias measures fully 7 inches
across. Of perfect form, with . beautiful incurved
petals of salmon rose color, blending to old gold
in the center. Postpaid: Each, 20c; per dozen, $2.00.

Peony Flowered

A new type resembling the Peony. The flowers
are generally semi-double, showing a rich golden
center.

A new Peony Flowered Dahlia.
nUIEIir dlllFIE The color is a pale orange
ground flaked and overlaid with rosy crimson and
yellow at the bottom. The whole flower appears
to be crimson at first sight. They are very large
and full to the center. Postpaid: Each, 20c; per
dozen, $2.00.

Ann! Bn Bright scarlet, very large flower,
borne on long wing stems, very fine.

Postpaid: Each, 20c; per dozen, $2.00.

Carnival Cimnn A very Pretty and <*esir-

wcann VdE VUWil able variety of cherry,

tinted with amber. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per doz.,
$1.50.

Peony Dahlia

A very desirable and attractive
^OlUidUUpahlia of the Peony type. The col-
or is a light sulphur yellow, fading to white.

Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

p auuw Without exception this is the very
1 rCiiy finest dark flowered, Peony Flow-
ered Dahlia in existence. The color is a rich velvety
crimson, or dark mahogany. Gigantic flowers of
the “Geisha” type. We recommend this variety.
Postpaid: Each, 25c; per dozen, $2.50.

Failed A new variety of recent introduction,
■ cfUdL bearing large flowers on long stems.
The color is a deep velvety maroon. Very hand-
some, and good for cut flowers. Postpaid: Each,
15c; per dozien, $1.50.

The Pride of the Peony Flowered
\aVI9llei Dahlia. The flowers are of immense
size ; the color is rich scarlet and gold, with
twisted and curled petals. Very popular, and is
sought for by all Dahlia growers. Postpaid: Each,
25c; per dozen, $2.50.

A splendid, bright glowing crim-
VCi IIleJIBIel son flower, of good form and
size. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

^1 Af This splendid Dahlia-,

^lOry Or oaa rn should appeal to every
lover of this type of Dahlia. The color is a clear,,
bright, but soft pink. The blooms are of wonderful!
size, and are produced freely on long wiry stems..
Postpaid: Each, 25c; per dozen, $2.50.

U The best of the English,
nampion VrOUrL creations to date. The-
color is an exceedingly effective bright mauve
pink; of immense size. Postpaid: Each, 20c; per
dozen, $2.00.

Bright orange red;:
of splendid habit*
One of the most reliable. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per
dozen, $1.50.

Marie Studholme J0Zyr biSaulitahiJ4%

mauve pink, shaded with ivory sheen. This beauti-
ful combination gives the appearance of lavender

pink. Postpaid: Each, 20c; per dozen, $2.00.

Hortulanus Budde

B THE BURTON SEED CO. isth & market sr. DENVER , COLO.

Queen Emma

I a The flowers are of true Peony

KaCI n,aiSHC type, but in form perfectly orig-
inal. The color is a charming lavender-pink, with
golden yellow center. Its fragrance is remarkably
prominent; altogether, it is a most desirable vari-
ety. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

Mrs. Jacques Frutrelle

of this Dahlia are of medium size, but very attract-
ive. The color is a lemon-yellow, splashed with
scarlet. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

Daul If kiiaoak Fine flower. Color deep
■ ■'rucgvl violet-red, with white

stripes. Is very effective. Postpaid: Each, 20c; per
dozen, $2.00.

DhAnAmAnal A very effective and novel
rilCIIUIIICIIiai variety, having beautiful
Cactus shaped florets. The color is an exquisite
salmon shade, suffused with light amber. Post-
paid: Each, 20c; per dozen, $2.00.

A delightful Dahlia. It is
a charming shade of holly-
hock pink, the inner petals banded with gold; the
flowers possess grace, simplicity and beauty, which
make this Dahlia exceedingly fashionable. Post-
paid: Each, 20c; ppr dozen, $2.00.

Queen Wilhelmina „t thCnew

type, with immense pure white flowers, with yel-
low center. It is very free flowering. Postpaid:
Each, 20c; per dozien, $2.00.

Qnlfafara A very pretty Peony Flowered
wUl l a idi ci Dahlia. The color is carmine red,
with yellow band in center. Postpaid: Each, 15c;
per dozen, $1.50.

Qim»*!cA "Very handsome, the color being a
wUIir I3C clear, lively pink. The contrast
between the light pink flowers and the heavy
green foliage is very striking. Postpaid: Each,
20c; per dozen, $2.00.

Col WnkPV “Peony.” A new and very
1 Jr desirable variety; grows on
long stems. Very useful for cut flowers. Postpaid:
Each, 20c; per dozen, $2.00.

Dnmnla Pi77nni A new and attractive
rcomoia HZZam Dahlia of the Peony
type, resembles Geisha; borne on long stems. Very
suitable for cut flowers. Postpaid: Each, -Oc; per
dozen, $2.00.

ThOKIlik A very pretty and attractive Dahlia,
1 IIIIV bearing large flowers, on long

stems, which are strong and wiry. The color is a
rich lavender-pink. Postpaid: Each, 10c; per doz.,
$2.00.

One of the handsomest of the Peony type,
war The color is a (jeePj bright blood red;
large size, of best form, on long wiry stems. Very
fine for cutting. Postpaid: Each, 20c; per dozen,
$2.00.

Decorative Dahlias

These are large, flat, and full to the center;
petals quite irregularly situated, long, broad, flat,
and nearly straight.

Amer-

ican

Beauty

New. This
fine Dahlia
is a seedling
from “L e
Colosse. The
flowers are
of gigantic
size, and
produced on
long heavy
stems, well
above the
foliage. The
color is a
go rg e o u s
wine crim-
s o n. This
Dahlia is

Golden Sun

Jeanne Charmet

La Grande Manitou

Decorative Type Dahlia

the largest and best of its color. Postpaid: Each,

20c; per dozen, $2.00.

Trfcn An extra fine Dahlia, of deep scar-
EJVsil"" B \Jii iet or g-arnet red. Its ball shape
makes it very popular variety for cutting. Post-
paid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

Cnunf ZAnnplin This most interesting
VsUUIIL ^CppCIlIl Dahlia has caused great
comment. The coloring is a lovely shade of mauve,
a very fascinating color. Its perfect form is one
of its greatest features. Postpaid: Each, 20c; pet-
dozen, $2.00.

T^e finest and brightest pink Decorat-
UCIlwc ive Dahlia up to date. The flowers are
of good size; the long stems stand up well above
the foliage, making it very valuable as a cut
flower. Postpaid: Each, 20c; per dozen, $2.00,

A large massive flower of
golden yellow, lighter shade
in the center. Very pretty and attractive. Post-
paid: Each 20c; per dozen, $2.00.

Oaca A very pretty Dahlia, the color
«javr\ rvUSc Gf which is the same as the old
“Jacqueminot Hose.” Flowers early, and is very
useful for cutting. Postpaid: Each, 10c; per dozen,
$1.50.

One of the most beau-
tiful Dahlias ever
produced. The blooms measure from 7 to 10
inches in diameter, and are borne on stiff, wiry
stems frequently 18 to 24 inches long. The color is
lilac-pink, shading to pure white at the center. A
model of perfection. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen,
$1.50.

This beautiful
Dahlia stands
alone in its class, far above all others. The flow-
ers are well known for their beauty of coloring,
perfection of form, and immense size. The color is
pure white, striped and splashed with a deep violet
purple; sometimes a solid purple colored flower
will appear. Postpaid: Each 20c; per dozen, $2.00.

Madam Van Der Dael ofgrthned a^o"-

ative type. The flowers are large, of extra fine
form, and are produced upon strong stems stand-
ing well above the foliage. The color is white,
deeply edged with live silvery pink. Fine for cut-
ting. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $2.00.

Madam Victor Vassier clear sulphur

yellow Decorative Dahlia to date. Very fine.
Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

Minnie McCullough °0npeUI»fr 0lthetheTu1

flower varieties grown. The color is soft pink,
overlaid with bronze, a beautiful autumnal tint.
Postpaid: Each 15c; per dozfn, $1.50.

IWIinrhC One of the finest Dahlias in cultivation.
IvlinUa Very large flowers, borne on long,
graceful stems, and the color is an intense velvety
maroon, almost black. Ideal for cutting. Postpaid:
Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

IUIkg lAlin+opc A favorite with all Dahlia
Ivl lUi wVllllwiS growers. It is a pure snow
white flower of fine shape. Postpaid: Each, 15c;
per dozen, $1.50.

Mrs. Chas. Seybold

crimson carmine, each petal tipped and more or
less marked with white. Very free bloomer. Post-
paid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

AL.n Fine flower. The color is a rich mauve;
vUdll of fjne form. An excellent Dahlia.
Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.
nrt. A most valuable white
reari UC l«yun Decorative Dahlia, and one
of the best whites of any class for cut flower
purposes. The flowers are of good size, and are i
held erect on long stiff wiry stems. Postpaid: i
Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

Princess Juliana ^ I

lice.” Of splendid form; early flowering. Its .
neatly formed flowers will be appreciated by the
amateur. Postpaid: Each, 20c; per dozen, $2.00.
Dvaoi'acc a clear lavender, with stripes and
rrugreaa blotches of soft crimson through
each petal. Very pretty. Postpaid: Eaeh, 15c; per
dozen, $1.50.

THE MAIL ORDER SEED HOUSE OF THE WEST

Souv. De Gustave Douzon Ja%s &

be the largest Dahlia in existence. The color is a
pleasing shade of orange red. The flowers are full
to the center, and frequently measure 9 inches
across. The flowers are borne on long stiff stems.
This Dahlia should be in every garden. Postpaid:
Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

Qy/Iwio nr Hnllv This Dahlia is a strong
oyivia or WOliy and healthy grower. The
flowers are of fine form, and are full to the center,
making it a good shipper. The color is a pleasing
mauve-pink, gradually, changing to white in the
center. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

Wilhelm MillAP This is a ver^T brilliant
VVlineim miller purple, and quite an at-
tractive variety of the decorative type. Postpaid:
Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

\AI \J\J Doufenn This colossal Dahlia pro-
¥¥■ ¥¥ ■ l\dW9UII duces flowers which
measure from 7 to 9 inches in diameter. The color
is pure white, overlaid with amethyst blue; the
flowers are carried on strong stems. This Dahlia
will please the most critical grower. Postpaid:
Eaeh, 20c; per dozen, §2.00.

Ypllnw This splendid flower

veilUW VUIOSSe is the best exhibition

yellow Dahlia in existence, being rich, refined and
delicate. Large showy flowers of pure primrose
yellow are produced freely on long graceful stems.
The golden cup-shaped petals, daintily arranged,
complete this perfect flower. Postpaid: Each, 20c;
per dozen, §2.00.

Show Dahlias

Dahlia tShow Type)

These are large, spherical, regular, compact, and
full to the center. The flowers are either solid,
edged, tipped, or shaded darker.

l icifinn ^-n exquisite shade of deep lilac,
nvifuismuii ?ery large, with cup-like petals.
Especially good for cut flowers. Postpaid: Each,
-Ue; per dozen, §2.00.

A Q Livnni This old reliable standard
u • 1b i Will variety is grown by every
Dahlia lover. The color is a beautiful soft pink.
Perfectly round, ball-shaped flowers; very free

bloomer. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

Dorothy Peacock flos£eers

form, great substance, and the color is that beauti-
ful clear, live pink, that appeals to everyone. Post-
paid: Each 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

Elsie DaviHsnn A splendid, giant-like
UdVIQbOn flower; fine form and

-Olor. Deep golden yellow. Postpaid: Each, 15c;
Pier dozen, §1.50.

Facf*! nation Extra fine flower, of perfect
rdagmaiion shape. The color is rose-
omk, sometimes striped with white. Postpaid:
Each, 15c; per dozen, §1,50.

Gloire De Guiscard

color, being a combination of red, yellow, pink and
white, the general appearance being a yellow base,
overlaid with pink, with white tips. Very fine.
Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

■ A remarkably strong, healthy plant
Flowers of a deep red color; are very

large, and borne on long, wiry stems. Postpaid:
Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

1 1 19 nit A FfIKH A very lar&e flower of a
%J Ud mid ruru deep Cardinal red color,
borne on long stems. Very useful for cutting.

Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

Lady Mildmay t.tTya

shaded to a pale lavender; very large and full, and
a very free bloomer. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per doz.,
§1.50.

I r^lirpif Very large flowering. The

r aUWcLL color is a pale yellow,
striped with deep pink or light magenta. Very
desirable in the garden. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per
dozen, §1.50.

Merlin A ver3r fine Showy flower, classed
among the very best of the Show
Dahlias. The color is a bright orange scarlet Of
fine form and good substance. Postpaid: Each, 15c;
per dozen, §1.50.

Pi I l^i ton Very pretty flower. The color is a

■ HI lies II White ground, shaded to lavender,
striped with red; borne on long stems. Fine cut-
ting variety. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

DiipkIa Ham This Dahlia bears out its
claim for color. The flowers
are a rich dark purple, very distinct, and borne
very profusely on long stems. Postpaid: Each, 15c;
per dozen, §1.50.

Oi ippn X/ir^tni-ia This is a very Pret*y
Wueen V ICXOraa Dahlia: also known as

“Mrs. Mary D. Hallock.” Is a rich shade of canary'
yellow. Very suitable for cutting. Postpaid:
Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

A Dahlia of perfect form and large
[\U9CUUU size. The plants are dwarf and
bushy, bearing their blooms in great profusion.
The color is white, edged with rose-pink; the
flowers are unusually' round and full. Postpa d:
Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

Robert Broomfield ^Tui!

with pure white floyvers. Very' useful for cut
flowers. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

^traH^lla “Seedling.” A beautiful deep
^Lr a Lidia purple-crimson. Exceptionally free
flowering; stems long and wiry. One of the finest
to date. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

L finer The most reliable white show
Oiurm rvmg Dahlia to date. In color a
pure white. Flowers are produced on long stems,
well above the foliage. Very' free flowering. Post-
paid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

QlinhllKQf Very' pretty' Dahlia, of good form,
wuiiuursi The color is an exquisite shade of
clear salmon; just the color for cut flowers. Post-
paid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

D 3 m m o u This Dahlia is a very
OLiIpcU Danner pretty shade of deep red
with white stripes ; a pleasing addition to the gar-
den. Postpaid: Eaeh, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

Single Dahlias

Crimson Century

disc; bears immense flowers of fine form, and is
very profuse in blooming. Postpaid: Each, 15c; per
doz,en, §1.50.

Whiff* Cf*nfllPV A beautiful snow-white
¥¥ III 1C WCIllUry single Dahlia of immense
size. 6 to 7 inches in diameter, making a fine show.

Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, §1.50.

Burton’s Quality Mixture Situil <%

all types and all shades of color. Not a haphazard
mixture such as generally offered; you will find
some of the very' best '""’Teties grown. Postpaid:
Per dozen, §1.50.

BURTON SEED CO. 15™ & market st. DENVER, COLO.

Twentieth Century

and white disc around the yellow center. As the
season advances the dark colored zone becomes
lighter and the color contrast is exquisite. The
flowers are large, from 5 to 6 inches in diameter.

Postpaid: Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50.

100,000 DAHLIA BULBS

Free

TO OCR LADY CUSTOMERS: —

We are pleased to note the interest that women
generally are taking in the garden and farm. As
our records show that at least 90% of the orders
we receive for seeds were made out and sent in by
some lady member of the family, and in appreci-
ation of the interest manifested, and the esteemed
orders they send, w»e are going to give them, free
of charge, 100,000 Dahlia bulbs. We have a two
fold object in giving these: Firstly, to advertise

our Dahlias. Secondly, to assist our customers in
beautifying their homes, yards, and gardens with
the latest and best varieties of Dahlias on the mar-
ket; all acclimated and free from disease.

These Dahlias were grown on our Seed Farm,
where we grow ear loads of them annually. The
bulbs wie are offering are the newest and best
varieties and colors in Peony, Caetus, Decorative,
and Show types, as described on pages 72 to 7(1.

We will give (as long as they last) with each
cash order for vegetable and flowrer seeds received
from a lady customer, amounting to:

$ 2.50 3 Dahlia Bulbs

This offer will not apply on our $1.00 or 50c col-
lections, on which special prices have been made.
If you wish to take advantage of the above offer,
send in your orders early, as, from the number of
admiring visitors to our Dahlia Grounds the past
season, we predict the 100,000 Bulbs will soon be
(aken. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. If you
desire these bulbs, please so state when ordering;
otherwise they will not be sent, as we cannot
afford to send them out promiscuously, only to
those appreciating and wanting th|?m.

Our Dahlia and Gladiolii Grounds, located at
Petersburg, Colo., just 8 miles south of Denver,
are open to the public any time during the growing
and flowering season. We wi.l be pleased to havie
customers and admiring friends visit them at their
pleasure and convenience and see for themselves
the different varieties we have and the exquisite
combination of colors as they appear in blossom.
V more beautiful sight cannot be imagined. They
must be seen to be fully admired and appreciated.

SPECIAL OFFER

No. l — For $2.00 — We will send, postpaid, any
twelve Peony Flowered Dahlias you may
select — no two alike.

Vo. 2 — For $1.75 — We will send, postpaid, any
twelve Dahlia Bulbs, consisting of three Peony
Flowered, balance Cactus, Decorative and
Show — your selection. No two alike. Note —
This offer includes three new fragrant Peony
Flowered Dahlias.

Vo. 3 — For $1.50 — We will send, postpaid, thirteen
Free Flowering Standard varieties of Cactus,
Decorative, and Show Dahlia Bulbs from our
list — your selection. No- two alike.

5.00 « Dahlia Bulbs

10.00 13 Dahlia Bulbs

The bulbs to be our selection of type and color.
No two bulbs to be alike.

Vo. 4— For $1.00 — We will send, postpa:d. thirteen
standard Free Flowering Dahlia Bulbs,
assorted colors, unlabeled, in Cactus, Decorat-
ive, and Show varieties — our selection. No
two alike.

GLADIOLUS

The growing popularity of the Gladiolus need not
here b)e mentioned. The little red flower of the long
ago must not be confused with flic striking effects of
the NEW GLADIOLUS. In the hands of careful hyd-
ridizers, wonders have been developed. Now, fifteen
to twenty gorgeous blooms appear on a single spike,
and each flower four to five inches across. No
Orchid could be more beautiful.

The Gladiolus requires no special attention, only to
he kept free of weeds, and, like all plants, to be
watered in periods of protracted droughts. The foli-
age is singularly resistant to insects, and blight of all
kinds. They require no nursing, no special feeding,
no spraying or dusting with insecticides. They make
no demands; they ask no favors; they challenge your
admiration, and win your love solely on tlqeir merits.

The first reason, then, why you should give the
Gladiolus a place in your garden, is the certainty of
success with minimum care and labor. The second
and more important reason is the pleasure that you,
and not only you, but your fripends ns well, will derive
from them. As a garden flower thpe Gladiola is unsur-
passed. It is useless to compare them with other
flowers, because they are so unlike, so individual; the
qualities are so peculiarly tliprir own. They have been
justly called tlie “PEOPLE’S FLOWER. THE GLORY
OF THE GARDEN.”

From illustrations and descriptions given, you may
know the form of these wonderful blooms, but to ob-
tain even a fair conception of their beauty, you must
bring them into bloom in your own garden, wlipere you
can watch them daily unfold their exquisite combina-
tions of colors, unexpected arrangements of markings,
until you wonder at the limitless ingenuity of Nature.
If you have never grown Gladiolus, try at least a fpew
this season. We assure you from then on you will
never willingly be without them.

For cutting purposes there is no flower that will
compare with the Gladiolus. Beautiful as it is in the
garden, it is even more beautiful when cut and taste-
fully arranged for interior decorations. Cut when the
first bud blossoms, and given fresh water dally, it will

Six Superb Gladiola

open every bud to the last one, and this will be as beautiful as the first. As the lower flowers wither
they should he removed, which is easily done by a ©entile pull. As the lower buds always open first, the
symmetry of the spike is preserved to the last. The result is a succession of fresh flowers every day for
a* week or longer from the same spikes.

Now is thie time to plan your garden, and we sincerely trust that in those plans Gladiolus will have a
place, because we know how rich will be the returns in beauty and enjoyment you will reap throughout
the season. These alone are sufficient reasons why you should grow Gladiolus.

Plant Gladiolus, beautify your home, your yard, your garden, your farm. Where beauty and grand-
eur prevail, wealth abides.

f*||| TIIDp The Gladiolus will grow and bloom in almost any kind of soil, if only it can have
full exposure to the sun. It requires no fussing over. It is free from disease or
insects. It will stand more dry weather than most flowers. It will even survive outright neglect, re-
turning good for evil by its wonderful bloom. The easiest and most common method of planting is to
prepare the bed in the Fall by covering it well with manure, spading it in to a depth of 8 or 10 inches.
If prepared in the Spring, use well-rotted manure. Plant about May 1st the large bulbs in rows from 12
to 18 inches apart, and from 4 to 6 inches apart in the row, and about 4 inches deep. Plant the bulblets
in the same manner, only an inch or so apart in the row, and about 2 inches deep. Cultivate them well
once a week, and with an ordinary amount of moisture they should begin blooming within 60 to 70 days
after planting, and continue to bloom until killed by frost.

America

Augusta

Black Beauty

Gladiolus America

This splendid Gladiola
is justly called “The
King of Gladiola.” The color is a del-
icate pink, tinted lavender, with large
flowers on a strong erect spike. Post-
paid: 5c each, 50c per dozeu; $2.00 per
100.

This beautiful Gladiola
with its pure white
blooms, with blue anthers, is a very
pretty flower and well suited for flor-
ist work. Postpaid: 6c each; 50c per
dozeu; $2.00 per 100.

Very deep red,
stained black;
very large round blossoms, early, quite
a novelty. Postpaid: 6c each; 50c per

dozen; $2.00 per 100.

Brencyleyensis 1 it"

blooming. Very desirable where a bed
or row of one shade of scarlet is de-
sired. Postpaid: 5c each; 50c per dozen:
$2.00 per 100.

Color a delicate
, pink, with gold

blotch; a very pretty combination.

Postpaid: 5c each; 50c per dozen; $2.00
per 100.

Chocolate Drop Xjr

of chocolate, changing to lavender.

Postpaid: 5c each; 50c per dozen; $2.00
per 100.

Columbia Light orange scarlet,
VUIlSIllUld blotched and penciled
bluish purple. Very attractive. Post-
paid: 6c each; 50c per dozen; $2.00 per

Chicago White THE EARLI-

vmvugu EST WHITE>

The flower is pure white, with faint
lavender streaks on lower petals; very
pretty. Postpaid: 5c each; 50c per

dozen; $2.00 per 100.

Cecil— New

Kunderi Glory

Croft’s Hybrids

These fine Hybrids are
the perfection of Glad-
iola. The finest colors and form. Postpaid: 5c

each; 50c per dozen; $2.00 per 100.

Cracker .Jack Large flowering variety,

wrcavr^r The color is a rich> velvety

dark red. The throat is spotted with yellow and
maroon. Very suitable for beds or groups. Post-
paid: 6c each; 50c per dozen; $2.00 per 100.

Easter LEMONIER.” Pure white, tint-

kcisiCD ed lemon, with a crimson blotch; very

pretty. Postpaid: 5c each; 50c per dozen; $2.00 per

100.

Eurana This splendid Gladiola has attracted
. great attention. Experts say that it

is the best pure white to date. The large and
shapely spikes, with the immense pure white flow-
ers, are simply magnificent. Postpaid: 6c each;

60c per dozen; $2.50 per 100.

Evaline* Very attractive. The flower i? a light
vaniic scarlet, freely stained with purple and
lilac; of immense size, and of good substance. Post-
paid: 5c each; 50e per dozen; $2.00 per 100.

An early bloomer, with extra
flowers of intense vermillion. Large
spikes; fine for border. Postpaid: 5c each; 50c per
dozen; $2.00 per 100.

Embossed (NEW) Large, round,

¥ ei!UW open blooms of soft
creamy yellow; a long red blotch extends outward
from the throat, through the middle of which is a
raised line of yellow. Very long spikes, 10 to 14
blossoms. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per 100.

George Paul

Crimson, stained yellow,
spotted with purple. Immense
flowers. Very desirable sort for the garden. Post-
paid: 5c each; 50c per dozen; $2.00 per 100.

Glory of Kunderdi

ers, creamy white, with a crimson stripe in the cen-
ter of each petal ; each petal is neatly ruffled on
the edges. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per 100.

j? THE BURTON SEED CO. isth & market st. DENVER, COLO'

Burton’s Quality Mixture

range of colors. Some of the older types, together
with a large number of the newer varieties, making
it by far the most satisfactory mixture offered at
the price. Postpaid: Per dozen, 40c.

ftf i n » Bright golden yellow, with
crimson throat; the best
blotched yellow in cultivation. Postpaid: 10c each;
$1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100.

Ha I If* V Lar§'e open flowers, of a delicate sal-
■ mon pink color, with creamy blotch in
throat, and dark red stripes on lower petals. Post-
paid: 8c each; 75c per dozen; $4.00 per 100.

IHa Van “KUNDERDI.” New ruffled Gladiola;

wail the coior js a brilliant red, slightly
darker on lower petals. Very pretty flower. Post-
paid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 pier 100.

Rich, clear deep pink, with
■ Iiucpuiucili/C marking of dark red. A
very tall and strong grower of great substance.
Fine for cut flowers. Postpaid: 8c each; 60c per
dozen; $6.00 per 100.

leaoc Rimhanan This fine yellow Giad-

Iddaw D V* I Id fid II iola is a very pretty
shade, and desirable for cutting. Flowers all open
at once. Postpaid: 8c each; 75c per dozen; $5.00
per 100.

If*an niaillafnv Creamy white, stained
wedn WlCUIdlUy maroon. The buds on the
stalks will open after cutting, and the flowers are
very large. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen;

$6.00 per 100.

If InnHilff* A strong, vigorous, early blooming
munuiivi; plant, bearing large, round-shaped
primrose yellow flowers, with crimson blotched
throat. Very handsome. Postpaid: 6c each; 50e

per dozen; $2.50 per 100.

La Prophetesse SV,arVi™|rlnskrvSe

handsome flowers of pearly white, with intense
crimson blotch, edged with sulphur. Splendid for
the flower garden. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per

dozen; $4.50 per 100.

I ■ | %/ I nhman One of the best of the new
™ 1 * Jr '■vimiaii types. The flowers resemble
a lily and the color a delicate white, with a bluish
tint. An exceedingly pretty Gladiola. Postpaid:
10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100.

IWlav “White.” Very pretty flower of good
■"“Jr form and size. The color is most pleas-
ing, being pure white, with a single stripe of crim-
son; suitable for cutting. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00
per dozen; $6.00 per 100.

Mephistopheles sTthrSski!fg°S?ad0fo.taheinm,0hsJ

list. The color is an ideal red, changing into yel-
low, with blotches of crimson on the lower petals,
making it a very attractive variety. Postpaid: 10c
each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100.

Mnf mnnl i + on A irem ; the flowers are of the
ITICirupuilldll largest size. Color a light
crimson, with a deep cherry throat, edged with sal-
mon pink, the whole being striped rich crimson.
Very attractive. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per

dozen; $6.00 per 100.

Michigan A splendid Gladiola, with large
,*ll'*,l,oc111 round blossoms of pinkish scarlet,
correctly placed on strong, straight spikes. One of
the best. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen;

$7.00 per 100.

IWIrthrtnlf Very fine bloom of good substance.

VMUl 1 Color dark pink, spotted throat. Very
desirable for cutting. Postpaid: 6c each; 50c per

dozen; $2.50 per 100.

|U|f»Q H Rpnrhor A very pretty flower.

ivira. n . yccLiicr The color is a rosy

crimson, with a conspicuous white blotch on each
petal. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $5.00

per 100.

Mrs. Frances Pendleton va^'fSfy

with large flowers of a delicate salmon, with blood
blotch on throat. Postpaid: 10c eaeh; $1.00 per

dozen; $7.00 per 100.

Mrs. James Lancashire ifarrIe

flowers of splendid cream color, shading to salmon
pink, carmine stripe on lower petal; many blos-
soms do not have this stripe. Extra early. Post-
paid: 6c eaeh; 50c per dozen; $2.50 per 100.
NiaPai*;) A ma§rnificent large flowering sort.
■^,c,o « The color is a soft primrose yellow,
tinged with rose-pink in the throat, and penciled

carmine. Postpaid: 10c each: $1.00 per dozen; *6.00
per 100.

Hnn “CHILDS.” Extra large flow-
11141 er. Delicate white, penciled

with soft rose. Very beautiful. Postpaid, 20c each;
$2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100.

Panama A new seedling of America, but a
raiiania much deeper pink, on long spikes,
with large, well arranged flowers. Quite an acqui-
sition to the large flowering types. Postpaid: 10c
each; $1.00 per dozen; $5.00 per 100.
Poi*fortinn Bright, clear pink, with heavy
rc' icvuuii spikes, and large blossoms of
good substance. Very fine for cutting. Postpaid:
lOe each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100.

Pinlr P&ffo^tinn Giant flower, of salmon
r^lllW rci ICLUUII pink, produced in abund-
ance. Just a few spikes make quite a display, and
the buds, when showing color, resemble pointed
rosebuds. Very fine. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per
dozen; $7.00 per 100.

Dinlr Rooniu Very fine, of fine form, and

■ ,,,rv BvdUiy the color is a pretty shade of
pink; well borne on strong spikes. Very desirable

sort. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.00

per 100.

PpaQirlanf Taft A delicate pink, shaded

■ ■ wolLldlL I dll darker at edges, with red
blotch and light line thru each petal. The bulb,
spike and flowers are of large size. Postpaid: 10c
each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100.

PKinoonQ The Amaryllis flowered Gladiola.
n lllvcps The color is crimson, with intense
shading in the throat, and broad white blotches
across the lower petals. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00
per dozen; $6.00 per 100.

DAaffca “GROFF.” One of the most beautiful
nzaSsSS Gladiola. The flowers are almost of a
pure white, with a delicate lavender blotch on the
interior petals. The immense flowers are borne on
strong, upright stems, and for cutting are unsur-
passed. The flowers will keep well, and if kept in
water, the bulbs will open the entire length. Post-
paid: 20c eaeh; $1.00 per dozen; $3.00 per 100.
nnil This is a new and attractive
rcouge I oren Gladiola. The color is a
pretty shade of vivid red. The flowers are of good
form and size and are very desirable for cutting.
Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100.
QaokcHoIo “LEMOINE.” Large pinkish lav-
■ SUa IV ender flowers of good form. Very
desirable for cut flowers. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00
per dozen; $6.00 per 100.

This very pretty Gladiola is
OnOWDdmi white, with a red stain at the
base of the petals. Very attractive and useful va-
riety for cutting. Postpaid: Each, 10c; $1.0(f per
dozen; $6.00 per 100.

QhlKlAV A Pretty early flowering variety, with
^llir icy bright rosy pink flowers, with very
dark blotch, edged yellow, with white line on each
petal. Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $5.00

per 100.

1C in cy A vei*y Striking flower of
vdv*;«. r%l,,5 large size and rich velvety red
color. Good for cutting. Postpaid: 8c each; 75c

per dozen ; $5.00 per 100.

UirfnKX/ A fine Gower on tall straight spike.
V IvlUi y The color is a delicate sulphur yellow;
the lower petals are shaded with a deeper shade of
yellow. Very desirable for cutting. Postpaid: 8c
eaeh; 75c per dozen; $5.00 per 100.

|A|at« This is one of the finest of the new Glad-
iolas. The flowers are very large and
well grown on long stems. The color is a deep
blood red, shaded crimson black. A very hand-
some variety. Postpaid: 10c eaeh; $1.00 per dozen;
$7.00 per 100.

WD DMK4 This pretty Gladiola, of fine
■ cerise, stained with lilac, well

lighted throat and finely spotted, with white line
thru each petal. Flowers are large and are fine
for cut flowers. Postpaid: 10c eaeh; $1.00 per

dozen; $6.00 per 100.

IA/hifp P Y^aIqihF The flowers are pure
vvmie CXCeiSlUr white, except a thread
line in the throat. Flowers medium to large, pro-
duced on long spikes. A very desirable sort. Post-
paid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100.
lAfSIlt/ \A/i aman An elegant and large
Vvlliy VVIglVlclil flower of a pink creamy
white, with a distinct crimson blotch. Very pretty.
Postpaid: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100.

FOOD and FOOD PRODUCTS

Never in the history of our country has Food and
Food Products been so vital to the welfare and
destiny of our people. War experts now openly ad-
mit that the result of the deplorable War, now
raging1, depends more upon Food and Food Produets
than upon men and munitions, thereby placing
the greatest responsibility upon the Farmer and
Producer, who have always been the basis of the
nation’s very existence, and who, in this crisis,
will not be found wanting or neglectful of duty.

Our President has issued a Special Proclamation
asking and urging all of his people everywhere to
produce and conserve all the Food and Food Prod-
ucts possible, that our soldiers and our Allies may
be properly fed, and the War brought to a speedy
end, stopping the brutal slaughter of men, and the
gigantic destruction of property and material. We
are in the midst of the^greatest conflict ever un-
dertaken by any nation or combination of nations.
Plainly, what lies ahead of us is a tremendous agri-
cultural and industrial effort.

To grow food and pay interest on capital, as well
as wages in competition with factories, means that
farming must offer the same possibilities for a reg-
ular return on capital invested, and the same
wages for labor, if it is not to be neglected. Farm-
ing must be systematized, and taken out of the
“hit and miss” class of industries, and placed on
par with other industries of national importance,
i The Government should fix the price on all Food
and Food Products, and the price of labor producing
them, or should let the law of supply and demand
govern without interruption, except in cases of
hoarding and monopolizing. It seems hardly fair
to the grower, when a product is scarce, for the
Government to step in and fix a price on that prod-
uct, at the same time letting the law of supply and
demand govern the price on other products in
abundance. England has found that the only in-
centive that will make her farmers redouble their
efforts is higher prices. America must offer spe-
cial inducements, or our multipying millions will
not be properly fed.

Our output of War necessities must increase at
the same time that we are called upon to increase
our production of Food and Food Products, required
for our own people, and, in a large measure, those
of the countries allied with us in the prosecution
of the War. The American labor supply was never
less adequate to the demand than it is today, and
as the War progresses, will grow worse as our men
are withdrawn for military service. From every
section of the country come warnings that unless
something is done to incrase the supply of agricul-
tural labor, we must fail, as a nation, to meet in full
our obligations to feed the Allied World. Where
are we to get the labor to meet these demands, is
one of the momentous questions of the day. We
will be forced to import foreign labor or classify
and reorganize our industries with a view of re-
leasing, transferring, and substituting- labor from
one industry to another where it is most needed and
can be released, transferred or substituted to the
best advantage for our national defense. Some may
be released from industries supplying articles of

comfort and luxury, that we shall forego as we
divert more and more of our incomes to the pay-
ment of taxes and subscriptions to Government re-
quirements. Some may be secured through the use
of improved machinery, and better business meth-
ods, but the chief potential resources at our com-
mand lie evidently in the increased employment of
women.

What we especially need is a thorough survey of
our industries, with a view of determining for each
the possibility of substituting women’s labor for
that of men’s. It may be claimed that practically
all the women are now employed who find them-
selves under the necessity of seeking employment.
What is necessary is to see how far we can substi-
tute the labor of women for that of men, and to
enlist the services of that large body of women
who would not be attracted to industries under
normal conditions, but who are willing and eager
to do what they can in time of national need. In
many industries women have found their way into
numberless, employments formerly monopolized by
men. The British Government is now employing
women in industries where it formerly employed
only men, and with results that are satisfactory
from a financial standpoint, as well as from econ-
omy of national resources. Women, as a rule, are
more conscientious, alert, and patriotic than men,
and soon become skilled in the trades they follow.

We must face the situation squarely, take an in-
ventory of our resources, and proceed to properly
organize our forces for more economical and effi-
cient operations. Every farmer should realize the
present emergency conditions, and devote his en-
tire time, thoughts, and energies to increased pro-
duction, immediately. Do not confine your plan-
ning to enlarged production to materialize two or
three years hence; increased results must be ob-
tained during 1918. If each farm can be made to
produce a few hundred pounds more of meat, or
bushels of grain, the total increase would be as-
tonishingly large. It is safe to say that not one
farm in the United States is keyed up to one hun-
dred per cent efficiency.

Our Food Administrator is using every means at
his command to encourage the production and con-
servation of Food and Food Products, and before
this war is over will see that the products of the
farmer reach the actual consumer by the most
direct routes and most economical market methods,
at prices proportionate to the cost of production.
Competition in trade will be a reality, and restore
to practical operation the law of supply and de-
mand. The Speculative forces, that in the past
have been instrumental in creating false appear-
ances and eating the heart out of the farmers’
earnings, will disappear, with no prospect of reap-
pearance. Here, then, are the two Battle-fields:
The American Farm and the American Kitchen,
where, in a sense, this war for democracy will be
won. See to it that you do your part. Fall in line ;
GENERALIZE, DEPUTIZE, HOOVERIZE, ECON-
OMIZE. Do your full duty, and have the feeling of
satisfaction that you have contributed your full
share to the support of your country in its efforts
for UNIVERSAL FREEDOM.

S THE BURTON SEED CO. isth a= market st. DENVER, COLO.V

FIELD AND FARM SEEDS

War and war prices have affected Field and
Farm Seeds more than anything in the Seed linje.
Growers having stock suitable for seed purposes
are holding it, expecting fabulous prices later,
rendering it difficult for the seedsman to secure a
supply at any price, therefore, the advanced prices,
we are quoting, are only in proportion to the prices
we are having to pay, and even at tli^ese prices some
of our stocks are small, account not yet being able
to secure it. However, we anticipate more liberal
offerings later, as from the information we hawe
there seems to be ample stocks, throughout the
country, for current requirements.

The prices quoted herein on Fijeld and
" " Farm Seeds are those prevailing at the

time this catalogue is issued, and are subject to
market changes. If possible, we will fill all orders
received at prices quoted, but if, from any cause,
we are unable to do so, wie will advise you before
making shipment.

Beginning February 1st, wie will resume issuing
“BURTON’S SEED TOPICS AND PRICE LIST,” a
monthly devoted to SEEDS and AGRICULTURE, in
which we will quote prevailing prices on Field
Seeds. A copy of “SEED TOPICS” will be mailed
you free of charge, upon request.

We make no charge frr jute bags, but when
grain is shipped in seamless bags, we charge 45c
each, extra.

Oats

Sow 2 y2 bushels to the acre.

If farmers would be more careful in the selection
of their Sieed Oats, they could grea.ly increase tlieir
yield and quality, ilie change of Seed Oats is just
as important as the change of seed corn or seed
potatoes. Our oats are all eareflly selected and re-
cleanied, and true to name and description. Renew'
your seed oats by sowing our selected, recleaned

seed.

QwoH jeh 60 1 (The Best Early Oat.) In -

aweaisn ^eiecx trodueed a few years ago
by the United States Department of Agriculture,
and is today the most largely grown of all varieties
in the Northern States. The oat is pure white in
color; the hull is thin and the kernel large and
plump; straw is stiff and strong enough not to
lodge.

A remarkable root development makes the Swedish
Select Oats a good drought-resister, and especially
suited to high land. It is the earliest of the heavy
yielding sorts, and we recommend it as one of the
best, if not the very best, for this territory. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c;
3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $(5.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

N PW Market ®ne of the earliest oats, of
*" men rwi vigorous growth, producing a
heavy crop of both straw and grain. The grain is
white, heavy, large and plump, very thin-skinned,
and of superior feeding quality. The straw is long
and strong, standing unfavorable weather well. It
is a branching variety; ripens early. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c;
25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $0.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Al a\ai hoKCrt n These oats came from Rus-

HllCiauil sia, where they are known
as the best extra early yielding oats. The Kherson
oats are from two to three weeks earlier to ripen
than ordinary varieties. The plant is a vigorous
grower, but not as tail as later varieties, hence not
as liable to lodge. The leaves are broad and extend
nearly to the roots. The straw makes unusually good
fodder, and is readily eaten by all kinds of stock.
The Kherson is especially adapted to short seasons,
and dry localities, as it always makes a crop
whether the season is wet or dry. It is bug-proof
and rust-proof. The only objection to the Kherson
is its yellow color, which injures its value to some
extent for market purposes, but for short seasons,
dry localities, and sureness to make, it has no
equal. By freight or express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs„ $1.75; 100 lbs.,

$6.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per
pound for postage.

Spring Wheat

Sow 60 to 75 pounds per acre; on dry land, 40 to 50
pounds

New Marquis Wheat This new ™rlety

of Spring Wheat
is the marvel of the West. It ripens about 10 days
earlier than any other variety, and yields from 5 to
10 bushels more per acre. The berry is a deep
amber in color, short, wide and deeply creased.
Threshes out 60 to 65 pounds to the bushel, and is
superior to any variety yet grown in quality of
grain, milling properties, size of yield and earli-
ness. The straw is short, and the quickness with
which it comes to maturity insures a crop in locali-
ties, and under conditions where other varieties
would fail. It is not only the surest and best
yielder under irrigation, but the late government
reports show it to be the best also in the non-irri-
gated districts, as it seems to be hardy in every re-
spect. It was produced by crossing the early Red
Fife, and the Early India Wheat, Red Calcutta, at
the Experiment Farm, Ottawa, Canada. This is the
coming wheat for the Rocky Mountain District, and
we cannot recommend it too highly for our farm-
ers. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense:
Ll>., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $5.50. If
ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for post-
age.

Defiance ThiS wheathas been grown here for

years, and has proven well adapted
to both our irrigated and non-irrigated lands, and
is perhaps grown more largely here than all other
varieties. By freight or express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs.,

$5.50. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per
pound for postage.

Macaroni Wheat £!?js (lsa“e,ftye ftrnmi

friend. It is vigorous and hardy. Noted for its
heat resisting qualities. It is fine for feeding pur-
poses, but not popular with the millers. By freight
or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs.,
25c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $5.50. If ordered sent
by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Winter Wheat

Sow 30 to 40 pounds on dry land

Tuclrov Da/4 This is the leading winter va-
■ UifVey riety grown here, it is a beard-

BIlIC Stem This has lon» been the standard,

and is still unexcelled for the
middle west. East of the mountains it is grown as
a spring wheat in the drier sections, but where the
winters are mild, it is sometimes seeded in the fall.
Its popularity is due to its drought resistance,
heavy yielding capacity, non-shattering character,
and high milling value. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs.,

$1.75; 100 lbs., $5.50. If ordered sent by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Sonora ^ne 0f the earliest maturing of the

spring varieties. Grains plump, soft
and very attractive. On account of its earliness
and hardiness it is very popular with our growers,
as it usually matures before extreme hot weather
sets in. Our stock this year is exceedingly nice.
By freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb.,
10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $5.50. If or-
dered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

ed variety, very prolific, and stands the cold and
drought well. By freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs.,

$5.50. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per
pound for postage.

Ruf f Iinrfi’c Nn 17 This is a hardy, beard-
DUlUinri S PIO. I / leSs Fall Wheat pro-
pagated and pedigreed by Prof. B. C. Buffum, the
noted grain specialist. Buffum’s No. 17 Winter Wheat
is a sport of the Turkey Red Wheat, and is beard-
less. This wheat has been produced here for about
ten years, and is one of the most drought-resisting

hardy winter wheats known. It is a native of
mountain regions, and an extraordinary Winter
for dry farming. By freight or express at
s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs.,

; 100 lbs., $5.50. If ordered sent by Parcel Post,
5c per pound for postage.

Buckwheat

Japanese Buckwheat' LVt'^om dk“i

other varieties. It has the advantage of remaining
for some time in bloom, and produces seed earlier.
On this account it can be grown further north. It
resists drought and blight very well. The seed is
rich dark brown in color, and larger than Silver
Hull. As much as 40 bushels to the acre have been
harvested of this variety, making it very profitable
to raise. Buckwheat is now sold 50 pounds to the
bushel. By freight or express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: Lb., 15c; 2 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.00. If or-

dered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

Silver Hull Buckwheat

nated abroad, and is a decided improvement on the
old black or gray sort. It is early, remains longer
in bloom than other sorts. A fine variety for honey
bees. The grain is of a beautiful light-gray color,
and has a thin husk. Millers prefer Silver Hull,
there being less waste, and it makes whiter, better
and more nutritious flour than other varieties. Sil-
ver Hull is more productive, and the grain meets
with more ready sale, bringing higher prices than
the Japanese. Under favorable conditions, it will
yield 40 to 50 bushels an acre. By freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 15c; 2 lbs., 25c;

10 lbs., $1.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add
■ 5c per pound for postage.

Barley

Sow 00 to 00 pounds per acre; on dry land,
40 to 50 pounds

White Hulless or Bald Barley

Improved White Hulless or Bald

R^ulpw It is HULLESS, BEARDLESS, very
Bear Bwjf early; equals corn for feeding purposes.
Bald Barley is the only grain grown here that
equals corn in feeding qualities. It is very early,
maturing in from 80 to 90 days from planting-, even
at altitudes of 8,000 to 9,000 feet. It is vigorous
and on good soil yields from 60 to 80 bushels per
acre. It is especially suitable for cultivation with-
out irrigation, and will make a crop where wheat
and other grains would fail. For a sure crop and
best substitute for corn, sow White Hulless or Bald
Barley. If interested, ask for samples and special
prices. By freight or express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: Lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 85c; 100 lbs., $6.00. If or-

dered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

California or Feed Barley ,™bak-

ley that is grown so largely here for feed purposes,
making good hay when cut before fully maturing
and grain that will equal corn in feeding qualities
when permitted to mature. It is very hardy and
drought-resistant, often yielding 50 to 60 bushels
per acre on non-irrigated lands where other grains
would fail completely. This is one of the sure
grain crops for the West, where it will yield as
many bushels per acre as corn yields in Kansas and
Nebraska. By freight or express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 100 lbs., $6.00. If or-

dered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

RsikIau This is a combination
oedruiess l^ariey of the California Old
Feed and Brewing Barleys, having been improved
until it is Beardless, and much earlier than either
of its predecessors. It is a great acquisition to the
grain crops; can be successfully grown in both the
non-irrigated and mountain districts of the West.
It is hardy, early, and a heavy yielder, and with its
freedom from the troublesome beards, make it the
surest and best grain crop for the West. When our
farmers once realize the real value of barley, it will
be our principal grain crop. A bushel of barley is
equal to a bushel of corn for stock feeding pur-

poses. Even an acre of our mountain land will
produce as many bushels of barley as an acre of
Kansas or Nebraska land will produce corn, and
with much less trouble and expense. Mr. Hogmu,
grow Barley. It will enable you to compete with
Kansas and Nebraska in producing hogs.

We have only a limited supply of this seed, which
will be all we will be able to secure this season. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., lOej

3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 85c; 100 lbs., $6.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Grow More Barley, Mr. Stock-

and buy less corn. You will find it equally
all Oil as good, and much cheaper.

Rye

Sow 60 to 80 pounds per acre; on dry land,

30 to 40 pounds

In ordering Spring or Fall Rye, please note that
we supply these as Spring or Fall as they are sup-
plied to us, but we cannot guarantee them to bje
such, as it is impossible to determine the variety
from the seed.

Qni*in(y 0\/a SPrin& Rye makes an excellent
<B|siBBBg crop where winter grain has

been killed or blown out, or for sowing where a
Fall crop has not been planted. It is sown largely
for early pasture, and is often cut for hay. Sow
seed same time as other spring grain. It does not
grow quite as large straw as Winter Rye, but usu-
ally yields as well, and the grain is of fine quality.
By freight or express at purchaser's expense: Lb.,

10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 100 lbs., $6.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Fall or Winter Rye ™ps Lsn| fh^i/bi

grown more largely. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 100 Ibs^

$6.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per
pound for postage.

JfoflE' BURTON SEED CO, 15 th ScMarkst st. DENVER, GOLG^f* **

Speltz or Spring
Emmer

Sow 40 to 50 pounds per acre on non-irrigated land ;
60 to 80 pounds on irrigated

Speltz combines the
qualities of wheat, oats,
rye, and barley. Will
thrive and make a crop
on land, and, under con-
ditions, where these
would fail. Speltz is
recognized as the best
balanced stock food of
any of the grains, and
is greedily eaten by all
stock in preference to
other grains. It is early
maturing, and specially
adapted to the arid dis-
tricts of the West; good
crops of it being grown
yearly in that vast ter-
ritory of rich soil in the
eastern portion of Colo-
rado, that was so long
considered fit only for
grazing purposes. Its
earliness and hardiness
enable it to mature be-
fore the hot, dry wea-
ther comes on. It is a
heavy yielder, often
producing 75 to 100
bushels per acre under
favorable conditions. It
Is the Dry Lander’s best
and surest grain crop
for stock feeding pur-
poses.

We have just unload-
ed a car of extra nice
Minnesota stock, and
can furnish the best
Northern grown seed.
By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense. Lb.,
10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs.,
75c; 100 lbs., $5.50. If

ordered sent by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound
for postage.

7/7

Improved
Winter or
Black

Smmer

The New Improved
Winter Emmer seems to
be almost as hardy as
Winter Rye, and is one
of the best drought and
cold resistant Winter
grains. It will grow
anywhere that Winter
Wheat can be produced,
and it requires the same
kind of treatment and
soil. This grain has a
large stooling power;
we advise planting at
the rate of 40 pounds
per acre. Sow in September or October so the
grain will come up, and get a start before freezing
weather sets in. Where the season is short, sow
earlier than where it is long. If you irrigate; give
the grain a good irrigation before it goes into win-
ter. Don’t be discouraged if it looks thin on the
ground in the early spring, as it makes good recov-
ery after growth begins. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs.,

75c; 100 lbs., $6.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post,
add 5c per pound for postage.

Spring Emmer

Flax Seed

Flax is the best and most profitable crop for sod
or new land; growers frequently realizing more
from flax on sod than from wheat on old ground.
Sow early, as soon as possible after danger from
frost has passed. To raise seed, sow one-half
bushel per acre; for fibre, one bushel. By freight
or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 15c; 10 lbs.,

$1.25; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Millett

Siberian or Russian Millet S

Russian Millet is said to be superior to any of the
other varieties, in that it is earlier, more hardy,
rust-proof, and less liable to damage by insects. It
is an extremely heavy cropper, stalks tall, and of
finer qualities than other sorts. By freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c;

25 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $5.50. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

rnmmnn Millet This does not produce
common IVIIliei as much, or as good, hay

as the other varieties, but is an old standby, and
some insist upon having it. By freight or express

at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs.,

$1.50; 100 lbs., $5.50. If ordered sent by Parcel

Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Manitoba or Hog Millet Thls hasbe-

come one of

the most valuable dry land crops the farmer can
grow. The seed being one of the richest, and most
valuable Hog Foods that can be produced, while
the hay is very valuable for stock.

A valuable peculiarity of Hog Millet is that seeds
ripen while the hay is yet green, which, if cut at
the proper time, can be threshed for seed, while the
hay makes excellent fodder after being threshed.
By freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb„

10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $5.50. If or-
dered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

This is one of the best
forage plants grown in
this country. Under ordinary conditions will pro-
duce from 4 to 5 tons of hay per acre, and from 50
to 75 bushels of seed. When sown early, it leaves
the ground in splendid condition for wheat. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb.,

10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $5.50. If or-
dered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

SPECIAL PRICES ON ABOVE VARIETIES IN
LARGE QUANTITIES.

German Millet

Dwarf Essex Rape

Sow 3 to 5 pounds per acre.

With the exception of Alfalfa, Dwarf Essex Rape
is the most valuable forage plant that has been
introduced in the United States. One acre of Dwarf
Essex Rape will pasture more hogs, cattle and
sheep than six acres of clover or grass. As a
healthy, fattening food, it has no equal. It stands
without a rival in point of cheapness and feeding
qualities. It is an annual, bearing a close resem-
blance in leaf and stalk to the rutabaga, but both
leaves and stalk are more numerous in the rape
plant, and of a taller habit of growth. It is a pas-
ture plant, readily eaten by all kinds of livestock,
especially suitable for pasture for sheep, cattle and
hogs. A good crop will produce at least twelve
tons of green food to the acre, and its nutritive
value is twice that of clover. One acre of well-
grown rape will supply pasture for 10 to 20 head
of sheep for two months, and in that time will fat-
ten them in good shape for market. Dwarf Essex
Rape thrives best on a good soil, rich in vegetable
matter. Slough lands are excellent. Plow the
ground same as for turnips, and sow 5 pounds per
acre broadcast; when sown in rows, say 30 inches
apart, and cultivated, 2 pounds per acre will be
enough. By freight or express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs.,

$17.50. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per
pound for postage.

SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES.

•1

Mammoth Russian
Sunflower

S u nflow-
er seed is
one of the
best egg-
p r o ducing
foods for
poultry. The
seed is a
good food
for horses,
and yields a
fine quality
of oil. The
stalks grow
large, and
make good
shade for
poultry. It
can be sown
any time
b e f o re the
middle of
July, and
make a good
crop. Plant
in hills, 3 to
4 seeds in
each hill,
and culti-
vate same as corn. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 15c; 2 lbs., 25c. If ordered

sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Mammoth Russian Sunflower

Peanuts

Peanuts are more and more being recognized as
a profitable crop where tlie right varieties are
grown in the correct manner. They thrive best in
a rich, sandy, loamy soil. The best method of plant-
ing and harvesting, as given by a successful grow-
er, is as follows: Prepare the ground well, laying

it off with a shovpl plow in rows about 3 feet apart.
Plant either the hull 12 to 15 inches apart, or hull
them, and plant two kernels to the hill. Cultivate
well, keeping the land as level as possible. When
they mature, pull them up, turning the roots to thie
sun. In bright weather, they will be cured in 24
hours. After picking or threshing the nuts, the
vines make splendid hay; 35 to 40 pounds of un-
shelled peanuts will plant an acre.

Qnanieh This variety, although small, is the
wpcsuoili best suited for growing in the North,
toeing earlier than any other sort. It yields enor-
i mously. Pods are solid and unusually well filled.
As a confection it is sweeter and more delicious
than the larger varieties. Plant is of upright,
bushy growth, making cultivation easy. The Span-
ish variety is particularly adapted to dry farming
conditions. It has a long tap root that penetrates
the soil deeply, enabling it to make a crop under
conditions where other varieties would fail. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c;

2 lbs., 35c. If ordered sent by Parcel post, add 5c
per pound for postage.

Field Beans

40 to 60 pounds will seed an acre

Beans are now considered a War necessity and
one of our most important food crops. The Mexi-
can or Pinto is a Western production, and is fast
superseding other varieties for domestic use. In
reality they are the best flavored, most economical
bean on the market today, and will, we think, soon
supplant the other varieties for table use. The
Middle West is thie home of these beans, and seems
to be especially adapted to their growth. Thou-
sands of carloads of these beans are grown and
shipped from the Middle Western States annually
now, where a few years ago they were grown only
for local use.

The Government is now looking to Colorado and
adjoining states for its supply of beans, the same

as it is looking to Iowa and adjoining states for it*
corn and wheat. Farmers in the non-irrigated dis-
tricts should increase their acreage. They are tho
surest and best money crops they can grow.

&§ o ww This bean is being quite large-
vwiMLt? Jr ly grown here now, and, as it

is most extensively used for table purposes, should
be grown more larg-ely. It does remarkably well
on our soil. By freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 100 lbs., $20.00. If

ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

Soja or Soy Beans

age or fertilizer. Is quite productive, and will re-
sist heat and drought better than any known va-
riety. It is often roasted, ground and used as cof-
fee. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense:
Lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 35e; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $12.50. If
ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

White Tepary Beans SSwnD^ilSa

Bean. Think of what it means to be able to grow
beans in the hottest, driest sections, where all other
beans fail completely. This is the record the Tepary
Bean has made in Arizona. When planted along-
side other commercial beans, it made a crop while
the others either died out completely or yielded
only 7 per cent as much as the Tepary. This bean
was discovered or originated among the Zuni and
Hopi Indians of Arizona, who are descendants of
the Cliff Dwellers. It has been grown by them for
thousands of years under dry land conditions un-
til it has the habit of growing with practically no
water at all. The U. S. Department of Agriculture
states that it will grow and make a fair crop, with
an annual rainfall of 7 inches, and that with a
fair supply of water either by rain or irrigation,
will produce as high as 2,400 pounds per acre.
Tepary Beans are drouth-resisting in the extreme,
and are quick maturing, often maturing in less
than 70 days from seeding to harvest. We cannot
be too enthusiastic over this new bean, because it
will mean so much to Colorado and the arid sec-
tions of the West.

The Tepary is a small white bean of a distinct
type. It resembles the ordinary White Navy Bean,
except it is smaller in size, with thinner skin, and
is better flavored. More resistant to drouth and
disease, and will cook up quicker and swell more
in cooking. It is one of the easiest crops to grow.
With a minimum amount of rainfall and without
irrigation, the vines grow vigorously and bear
heavily. The vine is of medium size, with many
branches, some of them bearing short runners.
Leaves are small and pointed; pods small but num-
erous; seed, white, round-oval and small. We be-
lieve the Tepary is by far the best, surest and most
profitable bean yet discovered for sections subject
to long, hot, dry spells, and scarcity of water.
Plant 25 to 40 pounds per acre, according to moist-
ure and soil. By freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 10©

lbs., $17.50. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c
per pound for postage.

Dry Land Pinto or Mexican

RfffcgaroQ The Dry Land Pinto or Mexican Bean,
OiSeaisss as ^ generally called throughout the
Middle West, is a speckled or spotted bean, (the
word “Pinto” meaning spotted). For years the
growth of this bean was confined principally to
Southern Colorado and New Mexico, where it was
grown largely by and for the Mexicans, but of late
years it has been grown in all the farming sections
of the arid West, to which it has proven well
adapted. Dry Land Pintos are becoming known
everywhere. The War is making them known.
They are now being grown and used where none
were grown and used before. Last year Colorado
grew about 35,000 acres, this year 175,000. Last
year New Mexico grew about 50,000 acres, this year
300,000. From these two states, it is estimated,
there will be shipped from the 1917 crop about 3,000
carloads.

The true Pinto is larger than the Navy, and more
kidney shaped. As well-known as this bean is im
the West, it is little known in the North and East.
In these sections, the Navy has been the popular
favorite. There is no reason for this discrimina-
tion, as the Pinto is its equal in every way, and i*
some ways its superior.

E BURTON SEED CO. is™ & market st. DENVER, GOLO.

The Colorado Experiment Station says: “In food

value, it is practically the same as the Navy, but
being1 more tender in flesh it cooks more easily.
When baked the spots on it disappear, and it turns
a beautiful brown color. The Pinto being rich in
protein is an excellent substitute for meat. A com-
parison of nutritive values of common foods shows
one pound of Pintos at 12c per pound to be equal to
4.4 pounds raw potatoes at 3%c per pound or 1.63
pounds sirloin steak at 30c per pound, or 2.01
pounds round steak at 23c per pound, or 18.6 eggs
at 35c per dozen, or 5 pints of whole milk at 5c per
pint.”

The Pinto bean has now been officially recog-
nized by the War Department, and has been placed
on equal basis with the Navy Bean for army use.
The Pinto is much more hardy and productive in
the West than the Navy, producing nearly double
the quantity, with less moisture and care.

This Great Wartime Crop offers a sure and lucra-
tive opportunity to the arid farmers of the West to
do their “Bit” in producing the very best substitute
for meat. Grow more Pintos. Save more Meat. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c;

3 lbs., 50c; 100 lbs., $12.50. If ordered by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Field Peas

Sow 50 to 00 pounds per acre

For Colorado and the Western States, there Is no
crop of greater value than Field Peas, nor a crop
more neglected, which can only be attributed to a
lack: of knowledge of their merits. They make good
ensilage, and are an admirable food, either green or
dry, for cattle, being highly nutritious, and rich in
milk producing elements. They are grown more
largely in this territory for fattening sheep and
hogs, and have proven to be the most profitable
crop for that purpose. Pea-fed sheep and hogs
command top prices on all markets.

San Luis Valley Stock Peas

This pea is grown most extensively here, and is un-
doubtedly the best for the mountain districts. It is
very hardy, producing an abundance of vines, which
can be harvested for hay, or if permitted to mature
the peas excel corn for fattening sheep and hogs.
By freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb.,

15c; 2 lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $S.00. If or-
dered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

White
Canada
Field

Peas

This pea is
grown more
largely in the
north than any
other variety, as
it is very hardy,
and may be
sown as soon as
frost is out of
the ground. If
sown early in
the Spring, will
be ready to cut
for hay in July.

It makes good

ensilage, and is an admirable food, either green or
dry, for hogs, sheep and cattle. By freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c;
10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $13.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Whip-Poor-Will Cow Peas *0\et

highly valued plant in the South for hay, and re-
claiming old, worn-out land. The vines, when cut
green, make the best of hay. When permitted to
ripen make an excellent table pea. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 35c;
10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $12.50. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Naim Cvn The earliest of any of the cow peas,
therefore decidedly the best for
growing in cold climates or short seasons. The
New Era has proved itself well adapted to dry land,
or where there is a scarcity of water, and has made
good crops where other varieties would fail. If

Canadian Field

cut before maturing, makes hay that will equal
alfalfa, and, if permitted to ripen makes a splendid
dry feed. It can be sown on grain land after the
grain has been harvested, and will make a splendid
growth of vines, which, when plowed under, makes
an excellent fertilizer and places the ground in
good shape for the next year’s crop. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c;
10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $13.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Southern Black-Eye Peas^J/.

ard field pea of the South. The dry peas, which are
produced in large quantities, are excellent for table
use, and find ready sale during the winter. They
are very hardy and prolific. Vines make excellent
forage or hay. This pea has proven a great success
in the dry land or non-irrigated districts of the
West. Its roots seem to penetrate deeper and stand
drouth and heat better. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs.,

$2.00; 100 lbs., $17.50. If ordered sent by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

CORN

The Seed Corn situation this yjear is the most ser-
ious problem the Seedsman has yet had to contend
with. The extreme cold weather during the latter
part of last October and first of November cu me
before the corn was thoroughly dry, damaging its
germinating qualities to such an extent that only
a very small per eent of the corn in the Middle
West will germinate. The result is we are facing
the greatest Seed Corn famine in the history of the
country.

The continued cold, bad weather throughout the
Corn Belt has delayed harvesting, and we are just
beginning to receive reports from parties writh
whom we had contracts, their germinations are so
low that it is not suitable for seed purposes, and
we will have to look elsewhere for our supply.
Therefore, we arc unable, at the time this catalog
goes to press, to quote firm prices, and will have to
ask our customers to write for prices, and in writ-
ing state just what varieties are wauted and quan-
tity of each, that we may quote intelligently.

Australian White Flint DIsayase>

cidedly the earliest, surest and best variety we have
for dry land and short seasons, as it will stand more
drouth and cold than any known variety. It is verv
hardy, stalks grow to 4 or 6 feet high, with ears 10
to 12 inches in length, and close to the ground. If
you have had trouble in getting your corn to mature,
try Australian. It will make where others fail. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c;

3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50: 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.
Qui/aH This is an extra early sort of the

^vvauicy Yellow Dent variety. It is very
hardy, about as early as the Australian White, will
stand as much drought, mature as early, and pro-
duce nearly double the amount of corn as the
Australian White. It is a pale yellow Dent, with
a kernel as soft as the later varieties. It seems to
be well adapted to upland and thin soils, often mak-
ing 35 to 50 bushels of corn on land where other
varieties would scarcely make anything. A good
portion of the stalks will mature two ears of corn.
This is strictly a Colorado corn, having been intro-
duced here 25 years ago, and has since been the
most largely grown corn in the state. Our seed of
this variety was grown on dry land, and we chal-
lenge any one to produce a better grade. By freight
or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs.,

50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Colorado Yellow Dent ^,?owd aDent;

as it is known here, is a cross between the Pride of
the North and Improved Learning, having been bred
up by some of our best growers until it is now the
best and most largely grown strictly yellow variety
in the State. It is very hardy and seems to adapt
itself to all kinds of soils and climates. Many of
our best farmers are producing from 35 to 50 bush-
els of this splendid corn per acre. HERE, MR.
HOG MAN, IS THE CORN FOR YOU. It is acclim-
ated to our climate, and will yield more per acre
than many of the Eastern States are producing. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c;

3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lb*., $10.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

jP THE MAIL ORDER SEED ROUSE OF THE WEST ?

Parson’s White Dent [ll ^ptioTS

Australian White, Parson’s White Dent is the
earliest white corn grown here, and is a sure crop-
per. Has been grown here for years, and is thor-
oughly acclimated, and by many is prefererd to any
other corn grown here. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs.,

$1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post,
add 5c per pound for postage.

Improved Calico is the
improvea old Calico improved so

It matures earlier and yields better. Calico has
always been a popular corn, and Improved Calico
is still better yet. The strain is of the large-eared
kind, deep grain and small cob, thus insuring early
maturity. The ears run from 9 to 12 inches in
length, and measure 7 to 8 inches in circumference.
It is a combination in color of red, white and yel-
low stripes. It is full of protein, and very rich.
Stock like it, and eat it in preference to other vari-
eties. To those in want of one of the best corns
for stock feeding, we are in position to supply you
with the very best of seed. By freight or express
at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 15c; 2 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs.,
$1.00; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post,
add 5c per pound for postage.

RlnnHv (" Days.) This is an

DiOOUy PUICner excellent variety of an
extra early maturing corn. Is a great favorite, and
is extensively grown in North and South Dakota,
Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, Michigan and states
of high altitude, and where seasons are short and
frost early. It is a large yielder among the early
sorts, always making safely in 90 days or less time.
It has great tenacity to resist and withstand un-
favorable conditions, such as extreme heat, cold,
wet or dry weather. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50:
100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add
5c per pound for postage.

King of the Earliest

earliest, hardiest, most productive of the yellow
corns. It is the most valuable early Yellow Dent
corn grown, having no equal for earliness, hardi-
ness and productiveness. It seems to possess a
natural faculty of growing right along through wet
or dry seasons, and making good crops under con-
ditions that ruin other sorts. We do not know why
this should be, unless it roots more deeply, draw-
ing the moisture and strength from the ground
from a greater depth and distance than other ordi-
nary sorts. It is the universal opinion of those
who have grown it, that for ability to endure
extremes of heat, cold, flood or drouth it has no
equal. The ears ordinarily run from 7 to 10 inches
long, with 16 to 20 rows of compact grains solidly
set on a small cob. The stalks grow 7 to 9 feet
high. We cannot recommend this corn too highly
for an early variety. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50;
100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add
5c per pound for postage.

Qmiaw (" Days.) Extremely early and of
very dwarf habit. Stands cold and
drouth as well as Australian White. Average
length of ears 7*4 inches; grain of dark purple
color and sugary. Makes excellent roasting ears.
By freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb.,
15c; 2 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $10.00. If

crdered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

Ensilage Corn

10 pounds will plant an acre.

The importance of the silo and ensilage to the
iairyman is so great and has bejen so thoroughly
iemonstrated, that nearly every dairyman now has
» silo, and many farmers who milk only a few
cows have one and find It profitable. Colorado has
a large territory that is especially adapted to dairy-
ing, and with the aid of the silo will soon develop
nto one of the leading dairying states.

We make a specialty of seed corn for fodder and
ensilage purposes. The varieties, we are offering,
lave been thoroughly tested and found well adapt-
ed to our climate and soil. Our seed corn is not
he ordinary commercial grade, but all varieties
ire carefully graded, butted and tipped and nothing

but well matured, fully developed stock is selected.
If you grow fodder or ensilage corn, don’t fail to
ask us for samples, and see our stock before plac-
ing your order. We challenge any seedsman to
produce anything better. ASK FOR SAMPLES
AND SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES.

The Silo

Auto Cutting and Elevating Ensilage

We are not selling silos. We have none for sale.
We have no stock or interest in any factory. There
are many good silos manufactured. We do not
know which one is best, but we do know that every
farm or farmer who has 10, 15 or 20 head of stock,
or more, should have a silo. Silage is good for the
cow, the horse, hog, sheep, colts and calves.. The
silo is indorsed by every agricultural college, and
every leading agricultural publication, and by all
who have used them. They are money-savers and
money-makers, and keep your stock healthy,
thrifty and fat at small cost.

The value of a silo is unquestioned. By its use
crops may be saved in dry seasons, that could not
otherwise be preserved. By its use the whole corn
crop may be saved instead of only (50% of it, as
now, when the ears only are harvested.. By its use,
stock may be fed succulent feed at all times, and
thus enjoy June conditions the year ’round. By its
use, crops are placed under shelter, where they are
handled in bad weather with utmost ease and com-
fort. By its use, quicker and better results are
assured in either the beef or dairy herd. By its use,
the farmer almost doubles the value of his crop,
enabling him to do his work easier, quicker, and
with more profit. Below we describe several vari-
eties of corn that have proven well adapted to the
West for ensilage purposes.

Brazilian Stooling

it stools like wheat, from 5 to 8 stalks branching
from each kernel. It is a very heavy cropper, one
of the best sorts for ensilage purposes, as it pro-
duces more fodder than any other sort. It pro-
duces nice, large ears of pure white corn. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c;
3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $12.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Eureka Ensilage Corn only

tallest and is the most leafy of the ensilage corns,
but is as well productive of ears, yielding often

j/ THE BURTON SEED CO. istw & market st. DENVER, COLO.

100 bushels of corn to the acre in altitudes permit-
ting- it to grow to maturity. We do not claim that
in this latitude Eureka will reach the stage of
maturity of some of the smaller and less productive
varieties, but, if planted at the proper time, will,
under ordinary conditions make more fodder, and
ensilage than any other variety grown in this lati-
tude, and will mature to the ensilage stage before
frost. The above photograph is an excellent repro-
duction of Eureka Ensilage Corn, as it was being
grown and tested on THE BURTON SEED FARM.
If you want a strictly ensilage corn, plant Eureka.
By freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb.,

20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If
ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

improved Learning plInht‘f

more largely in Colorado than any of the Yellow
Dent corns for ensilage purposes. The ears are
large and handsome, grain deep orange color, with
a small, red cob. The stalks grow to good size with
few suckers, slender and leafy, making most excel-
lent fodder, and usually produces 2 good ears to the
stalk. It husks and shells easily, ripens in 90 to
100 days, and never fails to make a crop. Grown
very largely in Western states for ensilage pur-
poses. Is adapted to a greater variety of soils than
many corns, producing unusually well on light
land. If you want the best and safest all around
corn, plant Improved Learning. By freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c;

10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Par-
cel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Pride of fhe North The very earliest

rnuc Ul lI,e iMUrm Yellow Dent Field
Corn, and can be successfully grown farther North
than any other Dent variety. Matures perfectly in
90 to 95 days, and is very frequently safe from frost
in less time. Very hardy, ears of good size, cob
small, kernels set closely on cob, and are long and
compact. This variety is planted quite largely for
early crop to feed stock while yet green. If you
have trouble in getting your corn to mature, plant
Pride of the North. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50;
100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add
5c per pound for postage.

Red Cob Ensilage %Vyte >3

red cob; stools like wheat, growing from 6 to 8
feet tall, and often yielding as high as 45 tons to
the acre.' It is sweet, tender and juicy, containing
more nourishment than other ensilage corns. Has
short joints, an abundance of leaves, and of tall
growth. Its early maturing habits, together with
its enormous tonnage, make it one of the very best
ensilage corns for this territory. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c;
10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Minnesota No. 13 ™emTa aiepSiJSS&

bearing 16 to 20 rows of bright, rich yellow, smooth
wedge-shaped kernels, packed closely on the cob,
from butt to tip. The ears average 8 inches in
length, and are generally borne 2 on a stalk. It
matures thoroughly in 90 days when planted on
favorable soil, and in good location, but 95 to 100
days places it out of danger under average condi-
tions. Minnesota No. 13 will thrive and produce
abundantly on most any soil, and will do remark-
ably well under adverse conditions where other
varieties would fail entirely. The stalks grow to
a height of 7 feet, and being leafy make excellent
and nutritious fodder. We recommend this to our
customers as a corn suitable in every respect for
our Western growers. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs.,

$1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post,
add 5c per pound for postage.

I o rtnlrl IV! i ref* <95 Days.) This is the
Iowa iwaine same as the Iowa Silver

Mine, except in color, which is a golden yellow. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c;
3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Iowa Silver Mine U>re™!l?

erally grown throughout this territory, and more
widely and favorably known than any other white
corn. It is a sure cropper, very early, deep grain ;
igrows 7 to 8 feet high, with 2 good ears of corn

to every stalk, pure white; has a heavy foliage,
and produces an enormous amount of fodder as
well as corn. Many of our largest dairymen grow
it for ensilage purposes in preference to the reg-
ular ensilage varieties. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs.,

$1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post,
add 5c per pound for postage.

Pop Corn

5 to 6 pounds will plant an acre.

Pop Corn should be found in every garden and on
every farm, especially if there are children in the
home to enjoy it during the long Winter evenings.
The constant demand for pop corn makes it a pro-
fitable crop. Let the boys grow an acre of it for
their own spending money. Be sure to procure
good, pure seed for them, as pop corn mixes readily
with field varieties. Very often there is good
money in little things, which, because they are
small, people are apt to over-look. Pop Corn is
one of these.

Whi+f* Pirn A very handsome and prolific,
vwiiiic “I lvc variety. Four to six stalks
growing from each kernel, ears short, kernels long,
pointed and resemble rice; color white. The most
popular variety grown. No variety surpasses it
for popping. Pops white. By freight or express at j
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50e; 10 lbs.,

$1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, ■
add 5c per pound for postage.

Aunnn’e CnIHnn The largest sort. Stalks 1
Vueen * vauiuen grow 5 to 6 feet high,
producing 2 or 3 large ears each. Pops perfectly; ,
white, single kernels expand to 1 inch across. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c;

3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage. .

SnAlli^h A new variety introduced into this
wpaiiiQii section two years ago and now
exceptionally popular among all growers. It has ;
been thoroughly tested in this section, and has
been found well adapted to this climate. It pro- >
duces fine, large, white grains, which, when popped, i
are fully twice as large as the White Rice. This i
corn commands a premium over all others. A very
early variety, and a heavy yielder. By freight oV
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 2 lbs.,

35c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $12.00. If ordered sent
by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Broom Corn

Plant 10 to 20 pounds per acre.

This Is a crop especially adapted to the non-
Irrigated districts of the West, and one that offers
the greatest inducements under present conditions
of any of the so-called dry land crops. It is an
old established fact that Broom Corn does not do
well on wet land or during wet seasons; the best
crops being grown In wliat we call dry seasons,
with only a moderate amount of moisture. Last
season was considered a dry season In the non-
irrigated districts of the West, yet Broom Corn did
well, and those who grew it realized almost fab-
ulous prices for their crops. It Is an easy and com-
paratively inexpensive crop to grow, and should be
grown more largely by our farmers, as it is espe-
cially adapted to the arid sections of the West,
where the seasons are ideal for the harvesting and
curing of it. There should be a greater interest
manifested in this crop, as It is destined to develop
into one of the best paying Industries.

Improved Evergreen sFt°rre JgW Ini

straightness of brush this variety is unexcelled. It
is of light-green color, without the slightest red-
dish tint. It makes far the best brooms of any
grown. Height, 7 to 9 feet. By freight or express
at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs.,
$1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Oklahoma Dwarf Green poplar1™*

riety on account of its not being as liable to blow
down and lodge as the taller varieties. Heads are
very bushy, and make a fine yield. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c;
10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

TME MAIL ORDER SEED MOUSE OF THE WEST

Forage and Fodder
Corns

I faff it* Cnfn Kaffir Corn belongs to the non-
fVdllir VUi 1! saccharine group of sorghums.
The plant Is short-jointed and leafy. It is the
greatest dry-weather resisting crop grown. W hen
dry weather comes it does not die, but simply stops
growing until rain comes again, and then continues
its growth.

Kaffir is a warm weather erop, and nothing is
gained by early planting. It is best planted a week
or two later than Indian corn. While Kaffir Is
linked with the dry sections of the United States,
this does not mean that the erop is best where
water is scarce, as it is successfully grown in Kan-
sas, Oklahoma and Texas, where the annual rain-
fall is more than 25 inches.

For grain crop, the seed should be planted in
rows and cultivated the same as corn. This will
require 5 to 6 pounds per acre. For fodder, sow 1
to 2 bushels per acre, and cut when the seed is in
the dough. For ensilage, cut just as the grain be-
gins to harden.

Dwarf Black
Hull White
Kaffir

Is the result of care-
ful selection, extend-
ing over a period of
a number of years,
and which has pro-
duced a type of uni-
form dwarf growth.

The plants range
from 4% to 5 feet in
height, depending on
weather, quality, and
condition of the soil.

The heads are uni-
formly larger, and of
better shape than the
old types of white
kaffir. The dwarf
variety is straight
and upright, and a
very heavy yielder.

By freight or express
a t purchaser’s e x -
pense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs.,

50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100
lbs., $10.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post,
add 5c per pound for
postage.

White Kaffir

The stalks grow from
1 to 7 feet in height,
making a straight,
jpright plant. On
account of irregular
growth of plant and
lead, is not quite as
valuable as the
Dwarf Black Hull
:ype. By freight or
express at purchas- Kaffir Corn

ir’s expense: Lb., 20c;

1 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

DaH If of fit* The growth is taller than the
ix wa rxdlllf white; stalks are more slender
and juicy. The heads are long, compact, and grow
Jrect, frequently measuring 1 y2 to 2 feet. The
seed is red, somewhat smaller than that of the
vhite, hard and brittle. Produces a good yield on
)oor land. Ripens a few days earlier than the
vhite variety. By freight or express at purchaser’s
ixpense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs.,
510.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per
aound for postage.

J. B. Reed, Rago, Colo. — The Milo Maize did fine.
>Ve got about one and one-half ton to the acre, and
hia on dry land.

Yellow Milo Maize s “"S

value. It is a vigorous grower, of deep green color,
attaining a height of 6 to 8 feet, with many juicy
leaves, and splendid head. On account of its branch-
ing habit, it should be planted in rows 3y2 to 4
feet apart, and 1 to 1% feet in the row. Some
stalks often develop as many as 20 heads. It
never fails to make good fodder, and under ordi-
nary conditions, will produce a good crop of grain,
40 to 50 bushels of grain to the acre often being
harvested. By freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs.,
$10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c pe;
pound for postage.

White

Milo

Maize

For years cer-
tain growers of
the MiddleWest
have been try-
ing to produce
a drouthresist-
ing grain, that
would make a
heavier yielder
than Yellow
Milo Maize
or Kaffir Corn,
and they have
found it in the
White Milo
Maize. This
variety is very
similar in habit
of growth to
the old Milo
Maize, the grain
being about
the same size,
but a pure
white.The head
almost double
in size and
twice the
weight, dwarf
in growth with
heavy stalks.

White Milo is a
heavy yielder,
is non-sacchar-
ine, belongs to
the D h o u r a
family. It
sends out a Milo Maize

n u m b er of

suckers from the main stalk, each forming a head
of grain. The kernels of White Milo are soft, and
make excellent feed for all kinds of animals and
fowls, and may be fed whole or ground. White
Milo should be cultivated and harvested same as
Kaffir, except the rows should be 3^ to 4 feet
apart, and the grain planted at least 18 inches in
the row. Four or five pounds of White Milo will
plant an acre. By freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs.,
$10.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per
pound for postage.

Jerusalem Corn sT0?g‘hsumn °isn oEMS

best and surest grain crops for dry countries and
seasons. It grows about 3 feet high, and makes
one large main head and several smaller ones on
side shoots. The grain is pure white and nearly
flat. Plant 3 to 5 pounds per acre. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 lbs.,

50e; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

E. O. Auldridge, Calhan, Colo. — I tried out your
Iowa Silver Mine corn last year, and find it makes
the best ensilage I pver bad. All the seed I got
from you last year was fine.

F. W. Baumann, E. Bridger, Mont.: The seed you

sent me turned out just fine. I got some German
Millett from you and am sure glad I did, an it
turned out so good.

mtRCT SEED C0;.15W 8e market st. DENVER, CQLQ.\

Feterita

The wonderful
new dry-land
grain. Feterita,
the earliest and
most drouth-
resisting grain
yet produced
in the West. It
appears to be
a cross between
Milo and Kaf-
fir, but is con-
sidered earlier
and hardier
than either of
them. Feterita
is the one grain
crop that will
beat the hot
winds and
drouth by ma-
turing 30 days
earlier than
Kaffir and 15
days earlier
than Milo. It
should be
planted about
the same time
as Kaffir or
Milo, but not
before the wea-
ther is settled
and the ground
warm, as the
grain is very
soft and liable
to rot, if the
ground is cold
and wet. It may
be planted in a
furrow with a Feterita

lister, or sur-
face planted with an ordinary corn planter. The
lister method is advised in arid sections. It should
be planted in rows like Indian Corn, using 6 to 8
pounds of seed per acre, and cultivated same as
Indian corn.

When grown for the grain, it should be allowed
to stand until the earliest heads are fully ripe, but
should not be left until all heads are ripe, else con-
siderable grain may be lost through shattering.
For combined use for forage and grain, the crnp
should be cut in the late dough state. By freight
or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 3 ll»s.,
50c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $8.00. If ordered sent
by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

SORGHUM OR SUGAR CANE

OO to 75 pounds will plant an acre.

Early Black Amber Sugar Cane

• Is the most used. It is only in recent years that
its real value as a food for livestock has attracted
general attention. Its great merit is now begin-
ning to be fully appreciated. It is sweet, tender,
nutritious, and greedily eaten by all kinds of stock.
Dairymen find, when fed as ensilage, that cows
give more and richer milk than from other feed.
It can be grown successfully in any part of the
country from Canada to Texas, and from the At-
lontic to the Pacific. It roots deeply; therefore, is
one of the best plants to resist drouth, and is a
sure cropper. On account of its sugar contents and
rank growth, no fodder crop produces so rich and
large amount of good feed for so little money. It
is usually planted during the first half of June.
For hay, sow broadcast about 100 pounds per acre,
or 60 to 75 pounds, if sown with wheat drill. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c;
3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $12.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Early Orange Cane^^w&VfS:

vor wherever it is grown. It grows taller and more
leafy than the Early Amber, but -is about ten days
later. It is very popular in the corn belt, where
it is grown largely for forage and ensilage By

Sorghum or Sugur Cane

freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c;
3 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $12.00. If ordered
sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

TEXAS SEEDED RIBBON
CANE OR GOOSE NECK
SORGHUM

0 to 8 pounds of seed will plant an acre.

This is the old popular variety from which molas-
ses or syrup is made. It is not only the best for
syrup, but is superior to fodder cane for ensilage
purposes.

The stalks grow from 10 to 12 feet high. Cut
with the foliage on, it makes the finest ensilage
for all kinds of stock. It matures early and is
ready to cut and grind before frost comes. It will
grow anywhere that sorghum will grow, and when
properly cared for will make from 200 to 350
gallons of molasses per acre. By freight or express
at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 35c; 10 lbs.,
$1.65; 100 lbs., $15.00. If ordered sent by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

ALFALFA

Alfalfa or Lucerne Ey

Plants, particularly adapted to oar Western climate
and soil, and lias been grown with greater success
in the West than any other part of the United
States. It has been grown, however, in every sec-
tion of the country and readily adapts Itself to cli-
matic conditions and different soils.

It thrives best on a sandy loam (the richer the
better) altho it has proved a success on heavy, com-
pact clay soil. In fact, it has succeeded on prac-
tically every soil and in every climate. It is fresh
and green in the driest weather when other grasses
are wilted and dying. This is made possible by the
fact that the roots go down into the ground 10 or 15
feet to the subsoil moisture which gives the plants
life to withstand extreme heat and cold and to
yield heavy crops under the most adverse climatic
conditions.

THE MAIL ORDER SEED HOUSE OF THE WEST

which gives the
plants life to with-
stand extreme heat
and cold and to yield
heavy crops under
the most adverse cli-
matic conditions.

Alfalfa is valuable
not only for the
heavy yield of hay it
produces, but also for
its beneficial effect
on the land. Instead
of depleting the
ground and robbing
it of its vitaiity, it
enriches the soil thru
the decay of its roots
and it is now com-
mon knowledge
among our Western
growers that bigger
and better crops can
be raised on an old
alfalfa field than on
any other.

It is such a val-
uable crop that every
farmer should take
great pains to plant,
at least, a good sized
acreage and see to it
that he gets a good
stand. If our grow-
ers had planted more
fields to alfalfa and
discarded more of the
“fad crops” they
would not be forced
now to sacrifice their
valuable herds of
milk cows and other
stock because they
could not feed them.

Where irrigation is
used, alfalfa may be
sown any time after
frost is out of the
ground in the spring.

It may be sown
broadcast, if desired,
but we would recom-
mend drilling when-
ever possible. Not
only on account of
being able to secure
a better stand, but
also as a matter of
economy. We would
recommend sowing
lengthwise and cross-
wise in order to se-
cure the best stand.

There is a wide
diversity of opinion
as to whether alfalfa
should be sown alone
or with some grain
for a nurse crop.

Owing to the fact
that alfalfa requires
light and sun, the Alfalfa

majority of growers

suggest sowing it alone, providing it can be put in
ne ground early in the season, but when sowing
is delayed it is advisable to sow cats, barley or
some kind of grain with it to afford some protec-
young plants from the scorching sun in
midsummer. If your ground is weedy, by all means
sow with grain, as a crop of grain is always pre-
rerable to a crop of weeds. On irrigated land never
sow less than 15 pounds per acre of good seed:
I hin sowing produces thick, coarse stalks not rel-
ished by stock. On dryland, or on irrigated land,
svhere the rainfall is below normal, the seed should
»e drilled in rows 18 to 24 inches apart so it can be
cultivated to conserve the moisture. When sown
this way it seldom fails to grow a good crop the
Iriest seasons. This is also the best and most pro-
ltable method for growing for seed purposes. If
frown for seed, the seed should be saved from the

first crop, as the second or third cutting does not
mature evenly, and the seed is not so plump, heavy,
nor does it possess the proper germinating power.

In selecting our alfalfa seed, we have recognized
the great importance of this crop and have taken
great pains to select only the very best seed offered,
and seed that shows especially high germinating
power and vitality.

Colorado Grown Alfalfa ?aVoheg?own

seed we have two varieties, one grown on the
Western Slope of Colorado, and one on the Eastern
Slope. One having a purity test of 99.27, the other
99.80. We can supply either desired, and do not
believe there are two better lots of seed in the
State. If you want Western grown, acclimated
seed, order our Colorado grown seed. There are
no better obtainable. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.75; 100 lbs.,

$25.00. If ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound
for postage.

Dry

Land Alfalfa SP7„lana' we mean

seed that was grown
without irrigation. Our Dry Land alfalfa seed was
grown in Western Kansas, without irrigation, and
shows a purity test of over 99%, which is extra
good for Kansas stock. If you want Dry Land
grown seed, give us your order. Our seed is the
best obtainable. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.75; 100 lbs.,

$25.00. If ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound
for postage.

Tij 53 II S B ^ar> Turk-

■ UrfVt?ai,«SIS #=AaaellS«a estan alfalfa seed

used in this country has been imported from Turk-
estan, Asia Minor, which is known as an arid or
dry country. It is supposed to be more hardy and
to withstand more drouth and cold than our native
grown seed, but so far little is known of it here.
From the meager information secured to date, it
seems to be very hardy, but no more so than our
native-high-altitude-grown seed. In quantity it
does not produce as much hay as our native seed.
The plants do not grow so tall, and the stalks and
leaves are smaller, but the quality of the hay is
finer. Turkestan alfalfa has a large root system
and seems to stand pasturing better than other va-
rieties. It is a meritorious plant and worthy of
consideration, but, before planting extensively
would try it on a smaller scale, as it may not adapt
itself to all soils and conditions, as our native seeds
do. Our seeds are genuine imported Turkestan, of
which we have only a limited amount, and when
this is gone we will be unable to secure more. In
buying Turkestan alfalfa beware of imitations and
substitutions, as the scarcity of the genuine article
has encouraged unscrupulous seedsmen to substi-
tute cheaper and poorer seed. By freight or ex-
press at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00;
100 lbs., $25.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add
5c per pound for postage.

Grimm’s or Everlasting Alfalfa

This is the hardiest of the hardy alfalfas, and is
claimed will endure more severe cold than any other
type. It originated in Northern Germany, and was
brought to this country by a man named Grimm,
who settled in Northern Minnesota. It soon be-
came known as Grimm’s Alfalfa, and developed
more than a local reputation on account of its pro-
ductiveness and extra hardiness, as it survived win-
ters that killed out fields of other varieties, conse-
quently there arose a large demand for the seed, of
which the supply is very limited, as it produces but
few seeds, scarcely enough to justify saving them.
We have only a limited amount of this seed, and
when this stock is exhausted will be unable to se-
cure more until another crop is produced. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 60c;
10 lbs., $5.50; 25 lbs., $13.25; 100 lbs., $50.00.. If
ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

Clovers

Prices on Clover and Grass Seeds vary with the
season, and are subject to market changes. Cus°
tomers will find it more satisfactory to write for
latest market prices before buying.

Medium Red Clover £&r&n?,V,?5i

clovers, and the standard everywhere for hay and

jJ mE BURTON SEED CO. lsy* & market st. DENVER, COLo!

stooling qualities. Clover adds greatly to the fer-
tility of the land on which it is grown. It does not
exhaust the soil, but enriches it. The small nodules,
or bacteria, which cling to the rootlets, possess the
power to draw the nitrogen from the air and store
it in the soil, where it is most needed, and where
it can be drawn upon by subsequent crops. Sow
in the spring at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds per
acre when sown alone. When sown with other
grasses, proportionately less. By freight or express
at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25

lbs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $30.00. If ordered by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Mammoth Red Clover This varlety

resembles very

much the Medium Red, but is much taller, and
makes a more rank and vigorous growth. The fol-
iage, flower and stem are darker in color than the
Medium Red Clover, and it ripens somewhat later,
making only one crop in a season. Nothing equals
it for pasture, as it produces an enormous yield of
the highest feeding qualities. Mammoth Clover is
grown largely for pastures, and to restore fertility
to depleted soils. If your soil is poor and needs
enriching, there is no fertilizer as cheap as sowing
Mammoth Clover and plowing the crop under. Sow
in the spring at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds per
acre. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense:
Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., 35c; 25 lbs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $30.00.
If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound
for postage.

Alsyke or Swedish Clover

all clovers. It is a perennial, and does not winter
kill, being especially adapted to cold, wet soils and
high altitudes. On rich, moist soils it yields an
enormous quantity of hay or pasturage, and will
thrive in soils so wet that the common clovers
would not live. It is frequently sown with Red
Clover and Timothy. When sown with these, it
forms a thick undergrowth and greatly increases
the yield of hay. It is finer and more leafy than
Red Clover, and stock prefer it to any of the other
clovers. The seed we have sold the past few years
has given the best of satisfaction. We have, per-
sonally, visited many fields grown from our seed,
and we have scores of letters praising our seed. We
have never seen any clover that does as well in the
mountainous districts, where the winters are severe
and the summers extremely short. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 40c; 10 lbs.,

$3.50; 25 lbs. or more, 30c per lb. If ordered by
Parcel Post, add 6c per pound for postage. Ask for
quantity prices.

CIauah A small headed white species
wvlflllu vlUVcr that is very fragrant and de-
sirable for mixing with lawn grass seeds, as it
forms a close herbage, and remains green through-
out the season. Altho it is not a heavy producer,
it is of great value for use in permanent pastures,
as it affords a most nutritious food for stock. This
variety will succeed in almost any soil. Sow about
6 pounds per acre. By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 65c; 10 lbs., $6.00; 25 lbs. or

more, 50c per lb. If ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c
per pound for postage.

WHITE. (Melilotus Alba.)
VlUvcr Sweet Clover will soon be-
come one of the important crops of the United
States. It thrives in the dry farming districts of
the West, and under the heavy rainfalls of the
Eastern and Southern States. It flourishes on land
too acid for alfalfa, and on land so strong with
alkali as to kill most crops. It prospers on hard,
heavy clay soils in the dry lands of the Southwest,
and is little injured in the South when covered
with water during an overflow. It makes good
pasture for horses, cattle, hogs, or sheep. Sweet
Clover hay ranks next to alfalfa in feeding value.
The best stand of Sweet Clover is secured on hard
ground. It is difficult to get a good stand on mel-
low ground. Sweet Clover roots are large and
coarse, and bore down deeply into hard soil. They
are powerful and cheap subsoilers, as the tubercles
take plant food from the air and add it to the soil.
After Sweet Clover has been growing a few years
on hard heavy soils, they become mellow and rich,
and are easily worked. Sweet Clover can be sown
on raw unplowed prairie, and will thrive among the
native grasses, increasing the length of the pastur-
age season, improving the quality of the feed, and
increasing the carrying qualities of the pasture.

The farmer who has the soil and climate adapted to
alfalfa has no need for Sweet Clover. The farmer
whose sod is too acid, or contains too much alkali,
or is too hard and stiff, or too poor, or too badly
washed or flooded, or in too dry a climate for
alfalfa, needs Sweet Clover. After he learns to
raise and feed it, he will be able to secure nearly
as much profit per acre as does his neighbor from
alfalfa on land and conditions adapted to alfalfa.
Sweet Clover is very hardy, makes a rank growth
of stems, leaves and roots, but is not persistent, as
it may be killed easily by cutting when in bloom.
If allowed to mature, it will reseed itself abundant-
ly, even when pastured, and continue like a peren-
nial from year to year as long as wanted without
sowing again.

Many of our growers claim best results by plant-
ing in the Fall, claiming that they get a better
stand. It is true that the hulled seed when planted
in the Spring is slow to germinate and that it takes
two years to get a good stand, but we believe that
the results from Spring planting are just as good
as Fall. We carry both the Hulled and Unhulled
seed and for those who plant in the Fall we recom-
mend the Unhulled seed. Sow 15 to 25 pounds per
acre.

Hulled Sweet Clover, by freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs.,
$30.00.

Unhulled Sweet Clover, by freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs.,
$22.50. If ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound
for postage.

NO GRASS, NO STOCK; NO STOCK, NO MANURE;

NO MANURE, NO CROPS; NO CROPS, NO RETURNS.

The world has never produced enough hay. Hay
crops grown successfully In onp section of the coun-
try may not be grown successfully in another sec-
tion. Good meadows are the foundation of stock
raising, the help of the tilled field, the profit of
the farmer, and the treasure of the farm. No por-
tion of the average farm is more neglected and
abused than is the meadow or pasture, and no por-
tion of the farm yields better returns — capital,
labor, and expense considered. The meadow re-
quires less labor and capital, and the gross returns
are less than from tilled land, but the net returns
from the meadow are as great, and in some in-
stances greater.

This is especially true now during war times,
as thie price of hay and feed has advanced as much,
if not more, than any other food product. In fact,
prices are so high that a great many farmers are
sacrificing valuable milk sows, hogs, and other
stock because they cannot feed them. If we do not
grow more hay and increase our pastures, this
country will soon face a great shortage of meat,
butterfat, cream, and milk — a shortage that will be
much more acute than exists now.

The prosperity of a great many sections of the
Middle West has been built upon the successful
raising of milk cows, hogs, sheep, and cattle. If we
continue to reduce the amount of live stock, we
will break the prosperity of practically all our dry
farming communities. The profits from your cream
or your herd of hogs, or sheep, or other live stock
may not look very big, but you will find it mud
steadier and more lasting than any “fad” crops
Therefore, build up your meadows, grow more hay
You will find your land and yourself much the
richer by doing so.

Timnflu/ Ttie most valuable of all grasses foi
I I IIIU II I y hay, and the standard by which al'
other hay is compared. There is not another va-
riety of natural or tame grass so generally known
It is especially suited to rich, moist land, where i
grows to perfection, and yields, under favorabh
circumstances, large crops of hay. Timothy doe:
not make a desirable pasture, as but little growtl
is made after being cut, and the trampling of stocl
soon destroys it. When sown with clover, it make: i I
a splendid mixture, and when it is about half an<
half, the Timothy yields fully as much as if alone (

and you have the clover extra. One feeds off th<
soil, and the other the air, the clover greatly en
riching the land. By freight or express at pur
chaser’s expense: Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs. •

more, 15c per lb. If ordered by Parcel Post, add 5
per pound for postage.

wmmm qrper siII^usb OF the ^isl

Orchard Grass

Desirable on account of
its quick growth and
drouth-resisting quali-
ties. It is ready for
grazing in the Spring
two weeks earlier than
most grasses, and, when
eaten off, is again ready
for grazing in a week’s
time, and will continue
green when other
grasses are withered by
drouth. It is well suited
for shady places, such
as orchards and groves.
Grows on all kinds of
land, but does best on
deep, rich, sandy loam
or clay soils. It grows
in tufts and does best
when sown with clover,
as it ripens at the same
time, and the mixed hay
is of the best quality. If
sown alone, sow 25 to
30 pounds per acre; if
sown with clover, ‘about
half that amount. By
freight or express at
purchaser’s expense:
Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.25;
25 lbs. or more, 30c per
lb. If ordered by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound
for postage.

Orchard Grass

Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass

Meadow Fescue or English Blue

Qi«oce We regard this as one of the most val-
, uable grasses, as it adapts itself to dif-

ferent conditions of soil and climates. Especially
suited for permanent pasture; also fine for hay. It
?ives a large amount of early and late pasture, and
when cut for hay, yields from 2 to 4 tons per acre
of fine quality and very nutritious feed. It is a

persistent grower; its roots penetrate deeply; it
does well on wet or dry bottoms, hillsides, gravelly,
clay and loamy lands. It never freezes out or win-
ter-kills, and is not easily affected by drouth. Sow
15 to 25 pounds per acre. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.25; 25 lbs.

or more, 30c per lb. If ordered sent by Parcel Post,
add 5c per pound for postage.

Bromus Inermus or Brome Grass

Bromus inermus or Brome

Drouth-defying, frost-resisting. Yields

enormous crops of splendid hay, and af-
fords early and abundant pasture. It adapts itself
to almost any condition of soil and climate, and to
any use to which grass may be put. We have re-
ports from the plains of Wyoming and Montana,
from the mountains of Colorado and Utah, from
the fields and valleys of New Mexico and Arizona,
and they one and all praise the yield, vitality, and
adaptability of Brome Grass. It is equal in quality,
and rivals in yield almost any other grass. The
roots penetrate the soil deeply, and form fresh
plants on every side. It starts from two to three
weeks earlier in the Spring than native Prairie
Grass, and keeps green in Autumn longer than any
of the useful grasses grown in the West. No
amount of cold seems to affect it, and it surpasses
all other grasses in resisting heat and drouth. It
equals Timothy for hay, and is splendid to sow with
Alfalfa, Clover, Meadow Fescue, or Orchard Grass
for pasture. As a crop for this Western country,
it ranks in importance to Alfalfa and Clover. We
cannot recommend it too highly, as it should be
grown more extensively. Sow 20 to 30 pounds per
acre. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense:
Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.25; 25 lbs. or more, 30c per lb.
If ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c per lb. for postage.
Special prices on large quantities.

// THE BURTON SEED CO, isth& market st. DENVER, COLO.

Ton HiiIIaHI The best grass for

rc@a i op? rs us lieu rich) m0iSt lowlands,

where it grows abundantly. It is a good variety to
sow with clover or timothy, and is more permanent
than either of them. It should be kept closely fed;
if allowed to grow up to seed, stock dislike it. On
good soil it grows about 2 feet high; on poor grav-
elly land, about half that height. It has been grown
successfully even on alkali lands, where other
grasses failed. Red Top is commonly known as
Herd’s Grass, and should be more extensively
grown, especially in combination with other
grasses. Sow 15 to 20 pounds of clean, hulled seed
per acre. By freight or express at purchaser’s ex-
pense: Lbv 30c; 10 lbs., $2.75; 25 lbs. or more, 25c

per lb. If ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound
for postage.

English or Perennial Rye Grass

This is becoming well known in this country as a
valuable pasture grass, which will bear frequent
close cropping. Produces an abundant foliage,
which remains bright and green during the season.
It will grow well on almost any land, but does bet-
ter on good soil. It is used largely with Kentucky
Blue Grass in making lawns. It grows more quick-
ly than the Kentucky Blue Grass, and by combin-
ing the two an earlier and better lawn can be
made. For pasture 30 to 40 pounds per acre. For
lawn, 60 to 70 pounds. By freight or express at
purchaser’s expense: Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs.
or more, 20c per lb. If ordered by Parcel Post, add
5c per pound for postage.

Canadian Blue Grass

This is a hardy
perennial grass,

which forms a strong turf on account of its dense
creeping root stalks, it adapts itself to all soils,
and withstands the differences of soil and climate
better than most other grasses. For a lawn, it is
invaluable when the turf is subjected to hard usage.
Sow 30 pounds of seed to the acre. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 35c; 10 lbs.,

$3.25; 25 lbs. or more, 30c per lb. If ordered by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Kentucky Blue Grass ?%£ “tls.®

and most nutritious pasture for all kinds of stock.
It is the first grass to start in the Spring, and re-
mains green until late in the Fall. It is very hardy,
not easily injured by cold or dry -weather, hot sun,
or trampling of hoofs, as the roots are so thick and
stout they form a tough sod, which protects it. This

is the grass from which our most beautiful lawns
are made. For meadow, sow 25 to 30 pounds to the
acre; for lawns, 125 to 150 pounds. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 35c; 10 lb«.,

$3.25; 25 lbs. or more, 30c per lb. If ordered sent by
Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Evergreen Lawn Mixture t™!

given such excellent satisfaction in the past, and
is so highly praised by those who have used it, that
we shall not attempt to change it in any way. In
this mixutre we carefully blend Kentucky Blue
Grass with several varieties of fibrous-rooted
grasses, including proper proportion of White
Clover, which forms a thick, tough sod, making a
luxuriant green lawn, which will endure much use,
and remain green and beautiful throughout the
season. For a beautiful, permanent lawn, use Bur-
ton’s Evergreen Lawn Mixture. There is none bet-
ter. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense:
Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.25; 25 lbs. or morie, 30c per 1J>.
If ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for
postage.

Italian Rye Grass Sg'AJfVJh r"

Grass. It makes a much larger and stronger
growth, with large, broad, green, glossy blades;
being an annual variety, it lasts only one year. It
succeeds best on rich, moist soils. It grows very
quickly, and will stand close pasturage. Sow about
25 lbs. per acre By freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense: Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.75; 25 lbs. or
more, 25c per lb. If ordered by Parcel Post, add 5c
per pound for postage.

Johnson Grass

A perennial in the South,
but an annual in this ter-

ritory, as the winters here are too severe for it, and
it winter-kills, preventing it from becoming a pest,
as in the South. In habit, appearance, and quality
it resembles Sudan Grass. In fact, it is from the
same family of sorghums, and is the nearest sub-
stitute we have for Sudan. About the only differ-
ence in the two is that Johnson Grass has a larger
root system, which should make it more drouth-
resisting. It thrives best on heavy black soils. Its
greatest value is as a hay grass, and for that pur-
pose cannot be excelled. The hay, like Sudan, is
coarse and not attractive in appearance, but stock
of all kinds eat it greedily, seeming to prefer it to
other kinds of hay.

It grows from 3 to 4 feet high, usually yielding
two cuttings annually, making from 3 to 5 tons per
acre of most excellent hay. For hay, most growers
begin to cut it when the grass begins to head. We
recommend sowing about 30 pounds of seed per
acre, as the quality of the hay when thick on the
ground is superior to that when it is thin on the
ground, and the stalks grow large and coarse. By
freight or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 35e;

10 lbs., $3.25; 25 lbs. or more, 30c per lb. If ordered
by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

Sudan Grass

THE NEW HAY AND FOR-
AGE PLANT. This valuable
grass was introduced into the United States in
1909. It has been well tried on all kinds of soils
in Colorado and the Middle West, and the many
most flattering reports received by us indicate it
has come to stay.

Sudan Grass is strictly an annual, and dies each
year like millet, and must be seeded again each
year. This makes it fit admirably into any system
of rotation, and, while it does not benefit the soil
like legumes, it does afford a change of crops, and
this is always a good thing for the soil. Sudan
Grass is tall, reaching a height of from 7 to 9 feet.
The stems are small and are rarely larger than a
lead pencil. The plant stools wonderfully and pro-
duces, under favorable conditions, as many as 100
stalks from a single root. It has been grown suc-
cessfully in all kinds of climate, under all sorts of
conditions. It grows in any soil (except wet or
seepage lands). One of its best qualities is its re-
sistance to drouth, this making it one of the most
valuable crops for the dry land farmer, as it will
thrive and produce a crop of hay with less moisture
than any forage crop yet introduced. It produces
from 3 to 5 tons of excellent hay to the acre. Stock
eat it with avidity, preferring it to other hays, In-
cluding alfalfa.

Sudan Grass may be planted in early Spring,
when danger of frost has passed. In warm climates
it may be sown during May, and produce three good

S i™ mail order seed mouse of the west ~i

crops of hay. For seed purposes, it should be sown
in cultivated rows about 36 inches apart, using from
3 to 5 pounds of seed to the acre, and for hay pur-
poses, in close drills or broadcast, using about 20
pounds of seed to the acre. For hay, the crop
should be cut as soon as it is fully headed; early
cutting is advised. For seed, always take the first
crop, cutting when the seed is fully ripe, and well
matured. It can be cut with a mower or binder,
preferably with a binder, as it is easier to handle in
bundles for the thresher, and the seed not so liable
to shatter.

The fact that this nutritious grass can be sown
in the Spring, and a good crop of hay, surpassing
alfalfa in quality and quantity, be harvested the
same season, should convince every farmer and
stockman that Sudan Grass is the greatest acquisi-
tion to our Western forage plants since the intro-
duction of alfalfa. The extremely high price of
seed last season prevented many from planting
Sudan Grass extensively. The seed is more plenti-
ful, and prices lower this year; therefore, all who
can should give this grass a good trial. By freight
or express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 35c; 10 lbs.,

$3.25; 100 lbs., $30.00. If ordered sent by Parcel
Post, add 5c per pound for postage. Write for spe-
cial prices on large quantities.

Mixed Grass for Pasture and

U w ■ oil He We can suPPly a variety of suit-
n a J tOllUO able mixtures for land in our
Western states, which we can fully recommend to
our customers. They are prepared with great care,
and are selected from the best grades of each va-
riety of grass most fitted to the various soils for
which they are recommended. For hay and pasture,
permanent Meadow Mixtures, composed of grasses
that will produce a good, permanent sod, besides
yielding heavy hay crops.

PFor Light and Gravelly Soils

Mixture of Perennial Rye Grass, Orchard Grass,
Kentucky Blue Grass, Timothy, Red Top, Alsyke,
and Meadow Fescue. Especially well adapted for
thin soils, rocky fields, and gravelly meadows, such
as are found in our own mountainous district. An
extremely hardy mixture. Sow 25 pounds to the
acre. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense:
Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.25; 100 lbs., $30.00.
If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound
for postage.

For Rich Loam or Prairie Soils

This mixture of Italian Rye Grass, Orchard Grass,
Kentucky Blue Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, Meadow
Fescue, Red Clover, White Clover, and Alsyke, is
well suited for rich soils, with or without irriga-
tion, and even under light rainfall. If you have
soil that will retain what moisture that falls upon
it, this mixture will do admirably. Sow 25 pounds
to the acre. By freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00; 100

lbs., $28.20. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c
per pound for postage.

For Wet Soils or Land Subject

to OvPfflnWQ For Periodically wet fields,
i i w in? o stream banks, creek bottoms,
islands, and permanently damp meadows, this mix-
ture of Red Top, Timothy, Meadow Fescue, Ken-
tucky Blue Grass, and Alsyke, gives excellent re-
sults. Sow 25 pounds to the acre. By freight or
express at purchaser’s expense: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs.,

$1.75; 10 lbs., $3.25; 100 lbs., $30.00. If ordered sent
by Parcel Post, add 5c per pound for postage.

For Orchards and Shady Places

Mixture of Orchard Grass, Meadow Fescue, English
(Perennial) Rye Grass, Red Clover, and Alsvke.
Planted in orchards, shady meadows, and fields
shut off from much sunlight, this mixture gives
fine resutls. By freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.25; 100

lbs., $30.00. If ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5c
per pound for postage.

H. C. Wlckman, Emery, Utah. — I have been well
pleased with your seeds that I ordered last spring.
They were all good and have done well, and I shall
place my order this spring for some more.

SEEDERS AND PLANTERS

CakoiAii The best and

wanoon most exten-
sively used Seeder on the
market. It is simple,
strong, and durable, and
easily operated. For sow-
ing wheat, oats, rye, bar-
ley, alfalfa, and all kinds
of grass seeds, it has no
equal. It will sow evenly
from 4 to 6 acres an hour.

It will scatter wheat,
barley, and rye 25 feet;

timothy and clover, 18 to 20 w

hopper hold about 22 quarts. Weight, 5% pounds.
Each, $3.75; postpaid, $4.25.

Cahoon Seeder

feet. The bag and

The Cyclone Seed Sower ?reS°““'i

who have used it to be the best and most practical
low-priced Seeder on the market. It has a slant-
ing feed-board, keeping hopper properly filled. Its
Automatic Feed Adjustment starts or stops flow
instantly. Its Oscillating Feed Agitator makes it
positive Force Feed. Can’t clog. Has Patent Dis-
trbuting Wheel; no soldered joints; full regulation
size; scatters seed evenly always. Has Triple
Gears. All adjustable. Has large Hopper. Un-
equalled capacity, yet easy to handle. A practical
machine for all brpacast seeding. Carried comfort-
ably by a strap over the shoulder, not around neck,
and is shaped to fit the body. It is built right and
works right. By freight or express at purchaser’s
expense: $1.50; Parcel Post, prepaid, $1.75.

Corn

Planters

Diamond Rotary
Corn Planter

The Diamond is the most
perfect Rotary Corn Plant-
er on the market. Has
four disks, one especially
for broom corn and seeds
of that kind. The Diamond
is made with both wood
and iron frame. Each,
$2.25; postpaid, $2.75.

OIOIO

sinia

Dlamoud Rotary Corn
Planter

Cyclone Seeder

Asparagus Knife

ful for cut-
ting dande-
lions and
weeds from
the lawn.
Each, 4 0 e ;
postpaid, 5®e.

Hazeitine

Weeder

25c postpaid.

Hazeitine Weeder

jTfflE BURTON SEED CoT^& market st. DENVER, COLQ.^P ;

Lang’s Hand Weeder 25c P**4'*M-
Combination Weeder S5' postpa,d-
Excelsior Hand Weeder 25c pos*pa,,,

N. W.

Auto-
matic
Fountain
and
Feeder

Feeds water,
grain, grit, etc.,
a u tomatically.

Is easy to fill
and operate. Made to fit any half-gallon, quart, or
pint Mason jar. We do not furnish jars. Each,
15c; two for 25c; Postpaid, 20c; two for 35c.

Sprayers

Faultless

Sprayers

No gardener or poultry
raiser can afford to be
without one of these
Sprayers. They are serv-
iceable and cheap. Just
the thing for applying
Liquid Lice Killer in
cracks and crevices
about the chicken house
that you are unable to
reach with a brush. Also
useful for spraying
shrubs and plants in and
out of hotbeds. Each,
50c; postpaid, 65c.

Auto Spray

1 _ A Works au-
■ 1 tomatical-
ly from six to fifteen
minutes, according to
the nozzle opening. It
may be charged in fif-
teen seconds by a few
strokes of the plunger,
and two pumpings will
usually discharge the
entire contents. Simply
fill two-thirds full of
solution and pump up
air pressure. Tank, di-
ameter, 7 inches; height,
2 feet; capacity, 4 gal-
lons. Price, brass tank
with stop cock, $0.00, P.
O. B. Denver. By Parcel
Post, prepaid, $10.00.

Dibbers

Price, 30c
each; post-
paid, 40c.

The Black Hawk Corn Shelter

The handy, fast shelling, easy running Sheller.
Quickly attached to box or barrel. Shells any size
ears of corn. Each, $3.25; postpaid, $4.00.

POWDERED ARSENATE OF LEAD — %-lfo. can,
30c; 1-lb. can, 50c; 5-lb. can, $2.50.

BORDEAUX MIXTURE — Qt. size can, 50c; 1-gal.
can, $1.25; 5-gal. can, $5.00.

PARIS GREEN — 14-lb., 25c; Yz- lb., 40c; large
quantity at market price.

HELLEBORE— % -lb., 75c; i^-lb., $1.25; 1-lb., $2.25;
5-lb. package, $10.00.

SLUG SHOT — 1-lb. cartoon, 15c; 5-lb. package,
50c; 10-lb. package, 00c; 25 lbs., $2.00.

TOBACCO DUST — Lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 60c; 25 lbs.,
$125; 100 lbs., $4.00.

FORMALDEHYDE — 16-oz. bottle, 60c.

NICOTINE — 1-lb. bottle, $1.50; yz-lh. bottle, 85c;
1%-oz. bottle, 40c.

BLACK LEAF 40 — “Sulphate of Nicotine.” 10-lh.
tins, each, $10.75; 2-lb. tins, each, $2.50; %-lb. tins,
each, 75c.

None of the above Insecticides can be sent by
mail.

THE MAIL ORDER SEED HOUSE OF THE WES®

( Carr’s
! Bucket

■Pump

This is beyond doubt
the best bucket pump
on the market. Each,
93.25 ; postpaid, $3.60.

Spraying

Suggestions

Do not spray when
trees are in bloom as it
will reduce the crop
and kill the bees, which
are valuable friends of
the fruit grower. Spray
just after the blossoms
fall.

Wooden tubs, barrels,
or earthen jars should be
used when preparing
mixtures, which contain
copper sulphate, corro-
sive sublimate, or arsen-
ate of lead.

Carefully label all
substances used in mak-
ing spraying mixtures
and keep them some
place where they can-
not be used by mistake.

Arsenical sprays should
not be applied to fruits,
etc., within two weeks
of the time they are to
be used as food.

When through using
the spray pump should
be cleaned by forcing a
little water through it.

Don’t spray immedi-
ately after a shower or
heavy dew.

Do not spray indis-
criminately, but study
the pests you have to
combat, and adopt the
most effective means of
destroying them.

FOR BIGGER CROPS AT LOWEST COST TREAT
YOUR LEGUME SEED WITH PURE

NITRO-GERM

Alfalfa, clovers, vetch, cow peas, soy beans, peas,
beans, sweet peas, Canada field peas, and all legume
crops, will yield more heavily, mature more rapidly,
withstand drouth better, and will add more nitrogen
to the soil when treated with NITRO-GERM. Why
not make this year the banner year on your farm
or in your garden, by raising larger crops of al-
falfa, clovers, peas, beans, soy beans, cow peas,
field peas, than ever before? You will also be stor-
ing up vast quantities of nitrogen in your soil for
next year’s crop of any kind — that means a big re-
duction in your fertilizer bill, and better crops, as
well. The NITRO-GERM way is the profit-making
way. Inoculated legumes enrich the soil. Un-
treated legumes rob the soil. We can supply cul-
tures for any legume crop.

INSIST ON NITRO-GERM
Be sure to state crop to be treated when ordering.
By freight or express: One-acre size, 50c; fiv»e-acre

size, $2.50. By parcel Post, prepaid: One-acre size,

60c; five-acre size, $3.00.

Conkey’s Poultry Remedies

Conkey’s Lice Powder . . 15-oz. Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 35c
Conkey’s Lice Powder. .48-oz. Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 72c
Conkey’s Laying Tonic . 1%-lb. Pkt., 25c ; postpaid, 41c
Conkey’s Laying Tonic. 3%-lb. Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 72c
Conkey’s Lice Liquid .... 1-qt. Pkt., 35c; not mailable
Conkey’s Lice Liquid . . . . 2-qt. Pkt., 60c; not mailable
Conkey’s Roup Remedy, small.Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 32c

Conkey’s Roup Remedy, large. Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 58«
Conkey’s Poultry Worm Rem. .Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 32«
Conkey’s Poultry Conditioner . Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 37c
Conkey’s White Diarr. Rem. . .Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 32m
Conkey’s White Diarr. Rem. . .Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 58©

Conkey’s Bronchitis Rem Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 60e

Conkey’s Cholera Remedy . . . .Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 32m
Conkey’s Cholera Remedy. . . .Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 60e
Conkey’s Gape Rem., large. . .Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 60e
Conkey’s Gape Rem., small . . . Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 32e
Conkey’s Chicken Pox Rem. . .Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 60e
Conkey’s Limber Neck Rem. . .Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 60e

Conkey’s Poultry Tonic Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 41c

Conkey’s Scaley Leg Rem. . . .Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 60c
Conkey’s Rheumatic Remedy . Pkt., 50c; postpaid, 60c
Conkey’s Head Lice Ointment. Pkt., 10c; postpaid, 12c
Conkey’s Poultry Laxative . . .Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 32c

Conkey’s Conditioner Pkt., 25c; postpaid, 34c

Conkey’s Sulphur Candles.l2c each, 3 for 33c, postpaid
Conkey’s Noxicide Per plat, 35c; not mailable

When and How to Spray

APPLE — Bud Moth and Case Bearers. Use Paris
Green or Arsenate of Lead. One pound of Paris
Green or four pounds of Arsenate of Lead in 100
gallons of water. Spray first when leaf tips ap-
pear, and again just before the blossoms open, and,
if necessary, again after blossoms fall.

APPLE — Canker Worms. Use Paris Green or Ar-
senate of Lead. One pound of Paris Green or four
pounds of Arsenate of Lead in 100 gallons of water.
Spray once or twice before blossoms fall; repeat ap-
plication after blossoms fall.

APPLE-— Coddling Moth and Tent Caterpillar. Use
Paris Green or Arsenate of Lead. One pound of
Paris Green or four pounds of Arsenate of Lead in
100 gallons of water. Immediately after blossoms
fall; repeat application three weeks later.

APPLE — Scab. Lime Sulphur or Bordeaux. Lime
Sulphur, 1-40 or with Bordeaux, 3-3-50. Spray first
just before blossoms open and again just after blos-
soms fall; again 10 or 14 days later.

ASPARAGUS — Rust. Use Bordeaux Mixture, 5-5-
50, with sticker of resinal soda soap. Begin spray
after cutting as soon as shoots are 8 or 10 inches
high. Repeat once or twice a week until September.

CABBAGE — Worm. If cabbage not heading use
Paris Green or Arsenate of Lead, using whale oil
soap as a sticker. If plants are heading, use Kero-
sene Emulsion or Hellebore. Begin spraying as
soon as worms appear, repeat every four or five
daj’-s until they disappear.

CABBAGE— Aphis. Use Kerosene Emulsion,
whale oil soap, Nikoteen or Black Leaf 40 diluted
with water. Begin as soon as the aphis appears,
and continue at intervals every four or five days
until they disappear.

CUCUMBER — Striped Cucumber Beetle. Use Bor-
deaux Mixture, 5-5-50. Cover vines well, and keep
them covered until they disappear.

CELERY — Leaf Blight. Use Bordeaux Mixture,
5-5-50. Begin while plants are in the seed beds, ap-
plying it several times before setting them out.
After being set in the field watch them closely, and
upon the first appearance of blight, spray, and re-
peat every 3 to 5 days as long as is necessary.

ONION — Thrip. Use Kerosene Emulsion, whale
oil soap, Nikoteen or Black Leaf 40. Spray thor-
oughly and repeat as often as is necessary.

ONION — Mildew. Use Bordeaux Mixture, 5-5-50.
Add one gallon of sticker to every 50 gallons of
water. Begin as soon as the disease appears, and
repeat every ten days until harvested or until th©
disease disappears entirely.

POTATO — Colorado Potato Beetle. Use Paris
Green, 2 pounds to 100 gallons of water, or Arsenate
of Lead, four pounds to 100 gallons of water. This
can be combined with Bordeau Mixture, 5-5-59,
which is a very effective mixture. Begin with th©
first appearance of beetle, and spray every five or
six days as long as is necessary.

POTATO — Flea Beetle, Blight and Rot. Use Bor-
deaux Mixture, 5-5-50. Begin when plants are 9 t#

pTHE BURTON SEED CO. is™ & market st. DENVER, COLO.

8 inches high, and continue every 10 to 12 days dur-
ing the season.

MUSKMELON — Wilt Caused by Beetles. Use Bor-
deaux Mixture, 5-5-50. Spray thoroughly and con-
tinue as long as is necessary.

MELON — Aphis. Use Kerosene Emulsion, Niko-
teen or Black Leaf 40 diluted with water. Thor-
oughly cover under side of leaves, and repeat as
often as is necessary.

SOU ASI1 — Striped Bug. Use Kerosene Emulsion,
repeating as often as is necessary.

TOMATO — Leaf Spot or Blight. Use Bordeaux,
5-5-50. Begin as soon as plants are set out, repeat-
ing every ten days. Spray under side of leaves as
well as top.

We have tried to inelude in this catalog every-
thing the Gardener and Parmer are likely to want.
If we have omitted anything in which you are in-
terested, let us know, and we will quote it. The
seeds we are offering are the best that money, ex-
perience, and labor have been able to produce, and
whether you buy from us or elsewdiere, buy only
the BEST. Good seeds are the key to the harvest.

We shall continue to buy and ship vegetables in
connection with the Seed Business, and shall he
pleased to buy your products, as well as supply you
with seeds.

Trusting we may have the pleasure of serving
you, we beg to remain,

Yours very truly,

THE BURTON SEED COMPANY.

INDEX

Page

Ahronla 55

Acrolinium 55

Adonis 55

African Daisy 55

Ageratum 55

Agrostemma 55

Alfalfa 88,89

Alonsoa 55

Alyssum 55

Amaranthus 55

Ammohium 55

Ampelopsis 58

Antirrinhum 55

Arctotus 58

Armeria 58

Artichoke 5

Asparagus 5

Asparagus Knife .... 93

Asperula 58

Asters 58

Bachelor’s Button... 58

Baby Breath 60

Balsam 56

Balsam Apple 58

Barley 81

Bartonia 56

Blackberries 54

Beans 6, 7, 8, 9

Beans, Field 83,84

Beets 9,10

Beets, Mangel and

Sugar 10,11

Berry Plnnts 54

Bird Seed 53

Borecole (Kale) .... 26

Boston Ivy 56

Bracliycome 50

Browallia 56

Bromus Inermus .... 91

Broom Corn 86

Brussels Sprouts 15

Buckwheat 81

Bulbs for Spring

Planting 68

Cabbage .... 12, 13, 14, 15

Cacalia 56

Calendula 56

California Poppy 59

Calliopsis 58

Campanula 56

Canary Bird Flower. . 56

Candytuft 57

Canna 57

Cardiospemum 58

Carnation 57

Carrots 16,17

Castor Bean 58

Cauliflower 17, 18, 19

Celeriac 20

Celery 19, 20, 21

Centaurea 58

Chervil 21

Chicory 21

Chives 21

Chrysanthemum .... 57

Clarkia 58

Clematis 58

Page

Clovers 88, 89, 90

Cobea 58

Cockscomb 58

Coix Lachryma 61

Collinsia 58

Coukey’s Remedies . . 95

Columbine 58

Coleus 58

Convolvulus 62

Convallaria 58

Coreopsis 58

Corn, Ensilage ....85,86

Coin, Field 84,85

Corn, Forage and

Fnddier 87,88

Corn, Pop 86

Corn Shellers 94

Corn ^alad 21

Corn, Sweet ...23,24,25

Coin Planters 93

Coronarium 57

Cosmos 58

Cow Peas S4

Cress 21

Cucumbers . ..21,22,23

Currants 54

Cyclamen 58

Cypress Vine 58

Dahlia 59

Dahlia Bulbs

72, 73, 74, 75, 76

Daisy, Double 67

Daisy, Alaska 67

Daisy, Shasta 67

Dianthus 59

Digitalis 58

Dandelion 25

Dibbers 94

Egg Plant 25

Emmcr, Spring and

Winter 82

Endive 25

Esclischoltzia 59

Farm Seeds 80

Feterita 88

Flax Seed 82

Flower Seeds 55

For-Get-Me-Not 59

Four O’clock 59

Gaillardia 59

Garlic 37

Geranium 60

Gilia 60

Gladiolus 76,77,78

Godetia 80

Gourds 60

Gomphrena 59

Gooseberries 54

Grasses 90, 91, 92

Grasses, Pasture and

Hay 93

Grasses, lawn 92

Gypsophila 60

Hardy Vines 68

Hellanthus . 60

Helichrysum 60

Heliotrope 60

Page

Herbs 26

Hollyhock 60

Honeysuckle 60

Humulus 60

Hyacinth Bean 60

Ieeplant 61

Implements . . . .93, 94, 95

Insecticides 94

Jerusalem Corn 87

Job’s Tears 61

Johnson Grass 92

Kaffir Corn 87

Kale 26

Kentucky Blue Grass 92

Kohl Rabi 26

Kud/u Vine 65

Lantana 61

Larkspur 61

Leek 26

Lettuce 26,27,28,29

Lilacs 68

Linuin 61

Lobelia 61

Mangel Wurtzel. . .10, 11

Marigold 61

Marvel of Peru 59

Matricaria 61

Maurandia 61

Melon, Musk. . . . 29, 30, 31

Melon, Water 32,33

Mexican Burning

Bush 63

Millet 82

Mignonette 61

Milo Maize 87

Mimulus 61

♦Mourning Bride 62

Moon Flower 62

♦Mimosa Pudica 62

Morning Glory 62

Momordiea 62

Mu star d 33

Mushrooms 38

Nasturtiums 63

Nemopliila 63

Nicotinna 63

Nigella 63

Nympliea 63

Oats 80

Okra 37

Onions 33,34,35,36

Onion Sets 36,37

Oxalis 63

Oyster Plant 50

Pansfes 66

Parsley 38

Parsnips 37

Passion Flower 63

Peanuts 83

Pea 64

Pens 39,40,41

Peas for Fodder 84

Peppers 41,42

Petunias 63,64

Phlox 64

Pinks 65

Plants, Vegetable. . 53, 54

Page

Plants, Flower 67, 6S

Pop Corn 86

Poppy 64

Portulaea 65

Potatoes 42, 43

Potatoes, Sweet 43

Primula 65

Pumpkins 38

Pueiaria 65

Pyretlirum 65

Radishes 44,45,46

Raffia 94

Rape 82

Rhubarb 43,44

Rieinus 58

Roses 71,72

Rutabagas 49

Rye, Spring and Fall. 81

Salpiglossis 65

Salsify 50

Salvia 65

Seabiosa 62

Scarlet Runners 8

Sensitive Plant 62

Sehizanthus 65

Silene 65

Smilax 65

Snapdragon 55

Sorglium, Amber

Cane 88

Soy Beans 83

Speltz 82

Spinach 48

Spray Pumps 94,95

Spraying 95,96

Squash 47

Stocks 66

Strawberries 54

Sudan Grass 92

Sugar Cane 88

Sunflower 65

Sweet Peas 69, 70

Sweet Rocket 65

Sweet Sultan 58

Sweet William 65

Thunbergia 66

Timothy 90

Tomatoes 50,51,52

Tools 93, 94

Turnips 48,49

Vegetable Plants. . .53, 54

Verbena 66

Vinca 66

Violets 67

Virginia Stock 67

Venus Looking Glass. 67

Wallflower 67

Weeders 93,94

Wheat 80

Whitlavia 67

Wild Flower Garden. 67

Winter Emmer 82

Xerantheum 67

Zinnia 67

SPECIAL Q UOTATIO N S

DEAR SIR :

F YOU ARE A MARKET GARDENER, or a large
PLANTER of FIELD AND FARM SEEDS* this sheet
should interest you and save you money on your pur-
chases. It is for your benefit more than ours. Our Cat-
alog goes to thousands of Planters, practically all of
whom grow farm or garden crops or both. You have
probably looked through our Catalog, and have selected a number of
varieties of seeds you need. Should you require a considerable quantity,
we may be able to make you lower prices than quoted in our Catalog.
Write the varieties and quantity of each variety wanted in the specially
prepared space on opposite side of this sheet, and send to us, when we
will quote you SPECIAL delivered prices. We can secure from proper
officials here correct Freight, Express and Parcel Post Rates to any point,
and by sending us a list of the seeds you need, we will be able to quote
you on the varieties and quantities desired, and to tell you just what they
will cost you delivered at your Freight, Express or Postoffice. This sheet
is for Market Gardeners and large buyers of field and farm seeds, and
not for special quotations on seeds by the packet, ounce, quarter pound,
half pound and pound, or special collections on which reduced prices have
been quoted in our Catalog. We believe every purchaser of seeds desires
to know just what their seeds are going to cost them, delivered, and for
this reason we ask for a list of your requirements, that we may quote you
intelligently and specifically. We want to co-operate with you in making
every saving possible on your purchases, and if you will send us a list of
varieties and quantities of seeds needed, we will let you know exactly
what they will cost you, delivered. WRITE TODAY. An inquiry may
save you Dollars, and will place you under no obligation to us.

MR. BUYER.

Yours for economy and service,

The Burton Seed Company

Fifteenth and Market Streets, - DENVER, COLORADO

BDRTON’S SPECIAL QUOTATION SHEET

THE BURTON SEED CO., Denver, Colo.

Gentlemen: I am in the market for seeds as listed below, and will ask you to please quote

your very lowest delivered prices on same. It is distinctly understood that in asking for special
prices, I am under no obligation to purchase same.

QUANTITY

VARIETY

LEAVE THIS
SPACE BLANK

■ ■ ■ -

1 • ;

PLEASE FILL OUT IN PLAIN WRIJING THE BLANK SPACES BELOW

The Above Seeds to be Delivered to me at

NAME

P. O

COUNTY

Be Sure and Write Station or P. O. on above line

By -

State if Freight, Express, Mail or Cheapest Way

R. F. D. Ns STATE

Our Superb

WAR GARDEN COLLECTION

$2 DO W0RTH 0F “BURTON’S
* .u QUALITY SEEDS” FOR

$1.00

We will send you, postpaid, forty regular 5c packages of “BURTON’S
QUALITY” GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS,

We have selected the varieties most generally grown in the Home Garden, and the collection
includes many of our highest priced IMPORTED SEEDS. We call this our “WAR GARDEN”
Collection, because those who plant it will be “doing their bit” in winning the war. We will
not realize first cost of the seeds in this collection, but we believe it to be our patriotic duty to
aid in the “WAR GARDEN” movement as much as those who plant the gardens. We have given
a similar collection at the same price for the past five years to encourage the Home Garden
movement. We have found this collection to be one of our best advertising mediums, as it is
an ideal assortment for the Home Garden, and invariably leads to larger orders later, in addi-
tion to the advertising derived, we are encouraging an increased production of food, by offer-
ing this Superb Collection at a price wdthin the reach of all.

Every package -oU-seed in this collection is put up by us from our bulk seeds, such as wre sell
to our largest gardeners; and would sell you if you were here to buy in person. This collection
is put up and ready for mailing, and cannot be changed or substituted. TRY THEM AND BE
CONVINCED.

For $1 .

$1.00

Secures the forty varieties of “BURTON’S QUALITY SEEDS” as listed below,
freshly put up in our 5c packages.

BEANS, Refuge Wax
BEANS, Red Valentine
BEANS, White Dutch Caseknife
BEET, Detroit Dark Red
BEET, Half Long Blood
CABBAGE, Winnigstadt

CABBAGE, Danish Round Head, Short Stem

CABBAGE, Early Flat Dutch

CARROTS, Chantenay

CORN, Golden Bantam

CORN, Howling Mob

CUCUMBER, Davis’ Perfect

CUCUMBER, Boston Pickling

LETTUCE, Grand Rapids

LETTUCE, Improved Big Boston

MELON, Water, Phinney’s Early

MELON, Musk, Rocky Ford

MELON, Musk, Emerald Gem

MELON, Honey Dew

MUSTARD, Southern Giant Curled

ONION, White Lisbon (Bunching)
ONION, Yellow Danvers
ONION, Red Wethersfield
PEA, Alaska
PEA, Stratagem
PARSLEY, Moss Curled
PUMPKIN, Sugar

RADISH, Long Scarlet, Short Top
RADISH, Long White Vienna
RADISH, Early Scarlet Turnip
SQUASH, Summer Crookneck
SQUASH, Hubbard
SALSIFY, Sandwich Island
TOMATO, Livingston’s Beauty
TURNIP, White Egg
NASTURTIUM, Tall, Fine Mixed
NASTURTIUM, Dwarf, Fine Mixed
SWEET PEA, Large Flowered, Mixed
MORNING GLORY, Tall, Mixed
PETUNIA, Hybrid, Mixed

One Dollars Worth of Flower Seeds

For Fifty Cents

TO THE LOVER OF

FLOWERS We offer you our 50c COLLECTION of

taw »* choice flower seeds, which contains

twenty of our regular 5c packets of the best Flower Seed that can be bought, and which, if sold
separately, would cost One Dollar.

You cannot afford to miss this collection of the OLD GARDEN FAVORITES, all of which are
selected for their adaptability to our Western Climate and Altitude, Send 50 cents and we will
send you this collection, postpaid, containing:

Sweet Alyssum, single, mixed
Agrostemma
Asters, Finest Mixed
Bachelor’s Buttons
Canterbury Bells, Single, Mixed
Chrysanthemum, Mixed
Catclifly

Cosmos, Mixed

Cypress Vine

Vlarigold, Tall

Mignonette, Mixed Colors

Morning Glory, Climbing

Mourning Bride, Double, Mixed

Nasturtiums, Dwarf, Mixed

Phlox, Mixed Colors
Petunia, Hybrid, Mixed
Pinks, Double, Mixed
Sweet Peas, Mixed Colors
Zinnias

Pansy, Mixed colors

FOR 25c

We will send postpaid any six of our regular five cent packets of “BURTON’S
QUALITY” GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS— Purchaser’s selection.

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