Jack O’Lantern. (110 days.) A medium-sized Pumpkin 
developed especially for the Hallowe'en trade. Stands 9 
inches high and measures 7 to 8 inches in diameter, with 
smooth skin and firm, even-textured flesh. Just the right size 
and shape for easy carving, Pkt. 25¢.; oz. 60¢,; % Ib. $1.80. 
postpaid. 
King of the Mammoths or Potiron. (120 days.) 
Averaging 60 pounds, specimens often weigh over 100 
pounds. Although largely used for stock feed the quality is 
good and makes a splendid pie. Pkt. 25¢.; oz. 60¢,; % Ib 
$180, postpaid. 
Sugar or New England Pie. (108 days.) The ideal home 
Pumpkin, weighing 6 to 8 pounds each. The roundish fruits 
are deep orange with bright orange, thick, sweet, dry flesh of 
high quality. Pkt. 25¢.; oz. 60¢,; % Ib. $1.80, postpaid. 
POTATOES 
SELECTED MAINE SEED 
We offer only varieties which have proved satisfactory in 
this area. 
Chippewa. A U.S. Department of Agriculture origination 
maturing a few days later than Irish Cobbler. It is disease- 
resistant and a heavier yielding than Cobbler. A smooth 
Potato with light skin 
Irish Cobbler. This great extra-early Potato is smooth and 
has creamy white skin and white flesh of top eating quality 
A vigorous grower, the tubers ripening uniformly and 
keeping well. 
Katahdin. Handsome, shallow-eyed, white-skinned tubers 
maturing earlier than Green Mountain. Desirable cooking 
qualities. Disease-resistant and does best on light soils. 
Kennebec. Highly resistant to late blight and wild mosaic 
Very vigorous growing, high yielding, late maturing. Crisp 
white flesh 
Red Norland. One of the earliest varieties grown. Popular 
because of its great productiveness. handsome color, and 
resistance to disease. 
Sweet Potatoes 
Plants ready in May and should be planted in May or 
June. 
Porto Rico. A large yielder of deep rich red, sweet, juicy 
tubers 
Nancy Hall. Well known and popular 
RAPE 
Dwarf Essex. A hardy, quick-growing, smooth-leaved 
variety. While young it is very sweet and growth is so rapid 
that leaves may be cut in three weeks from seeding. Sow in 
succession from early spring through the fall. Pkt. 25¢, oz 
60c, % Ib. $1.80. postpaid. 
RADISHES 
One ounce will plant 100 feet of row; 
8 to 12 pounds, an acre 
CULTURE. Radishes require light rich soil and must have 
plenty of moisture to be crisp and tender. Plant as early as 
ground is workable, sowing thinly in rows or broadcast in 
borders; repeat every two weeks for succession. Sow seed 
for Winter Radishes in late July and August. These should be 
dug before frost and stored in a cellar 
Early Varieties 
Champion. (24 days.) The brightest cherry-red Radish. Pull 
it small or let it grow as big as a silver dollar and it will still 
be crisp and solid. True ball shape with thin tap-root. Good- 
sized top makes it a good buncher. Recommended for home 
and market gardens. Pkt. 25¢; oz. 45¢; % Ib. $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Cherry Belle. (24 days.) This Radish has a short top and 
short tap-root. Solid, crisp and especially good for forcing 
Round, and red as a cherry. Pkt. 25¢; oz. 40¢; “|b. $1.00 
postpaid. 
Early Scarlet Globe. (24 days.) A handsome small oval 
Radish of brilliant scarlet. It has a small top and forces 
perfectly without becoming pithy or spongy. The flesh is 
tender, juicy, and mild. Equally good for garden or forcing 
Pkt. 25¢: oz. 45c.; % lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
Sparkler White-Tip. (25 days.) Nearly round, carmine-red 
roots have a small white tip. Flesh white, crisp, and mild 
Pkt. 25¢; oz. 45¢; “lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
White Icicle. (27 days.) Transparent white roots, 5 inches 
or longer, with brittle flesh of mild, inviting flavor. Remains in 
good condition a long time after it is ready to pull. Pkt. 25c; 
oz. 45c¢,; % Ib. $1.25, postpaid. 
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Winter Varieties 
Long Black Spanish. (58 days.) Cylindrical, somewhat 
roughened, black-skinned roots with solid, white, pungent 
flesh. A fine keeper. Pkt. 25¢; oz. 45¢,; % Ib. $1.25, 
RHUBARB 
One ounce will produce 500 plants 
CULTURE. Sow seed 1 inch deep in rows and thin to 
stand 6 inches apart. By fall, plants should be moved to their 
permanent location, in heavily manured ground, and spaced 
3 to 4 feet apart. A heavy manure mulch around the crowns 
each winter will furnish extra-quality stalks 
Victoria. A vigorous variety with upstanding thick red stalks 
of excellent quality. Pkt. 25¢; oz. 95¢; “lb. $2.00. 
postpaid. 
ROOTS DIVISION: doz. $4.25. postpaid. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER 
PLANT 
One ounce will sow 50 feet or row; 
8 to 10 pounds, an acre 
CULTURE. Does best in a light, rich, mellow soil and 
requires about same treatment as parsnips: can be left in 
ground all winter. Sow 1 inch deep in rows early in spring. 
Thin to stand 6 inches apart. 
Salsify is a delicious vegetable and really has an oyster 
flavor. 
Sandwich Island Mammoth. (120 days.) Roots 8 to 9 
inches long and 1 2 to 2 inches in diameter. Flesh is almost 
white and the oyster flavor is excellent. Pkt. 25¢; oz. 70c; 
Y% |b. $1.35, postpaid. 
SPINACH 
One ounce will sow 100 feet or row; 
15 pounds, an acre 
Spinach is an excellent source of supply for vitamins A 
and C and for iron. An important vegetable for everyone's 
diet 
CULTURE. Use well-manured ground, and sow in rows, 
covering 1 inch deep, later thinning to 5 inches apart. Sow 
every two weeks from early spring until hot weather. Sow 
again in September for a fall crop 
Selected Bloomsdale Savoy. (40 days.) A first-early 
vigorous variety producing fast-growing plants which are 
hardy and attractive. Leaves are dark glossy green in color 
and are heavily savoyed. Pkt. 25¢: oz. 45¢.; 4|b.$1.25. 
postpaid. 
Long-standing Bloomsdale Savoy. (45 days.) Remain in 
cutting condition long after earlier types have gone to seed 
Highly crumpled and blistered dark green leaves. Pkt. 25¢; 
oz.45¢.; “lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). (55 days.) The thick 
dark green foliage can be picked repeatedly throughout the 
summer and fall and cooked like Spinach. Seeds are hard 
and should be soaked for some time in warm water and 
planted in warm soil. Thrives in hot weather. Pkt. 25¢; oz 
45c,; % lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
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SQUASH 
SUMMER SQUASH. One ounce will pliant 25 hills; 3 
to 4 pounds, an acre. 
WINTER SQUASH. One ounce will plant 15 hills; 3 
pounds, an acre. 
CULTURE. Plant in hills like cucumbers and melons, the 
bush varieties 3 to 4 feet apart and the running kinds 6 to 9 
feet 
Summer Varieties 
Black Zucchini. (62 days.) Fruits cylindrical, long. smooth, 
green-black, weighing 5 to 6 pounds: flesh greenish white at 
eating stage, excellent flavor. Pkt. 25¢; oz. 65¢; % lb. $2.00, 
postpaid. 
Caserta. (60 days.) A bush summer variety similar to 
Cocozelle but earlier. More prolific, with tender skin and 
much lighter color: stripes medium and light green. Pkt. 
25¢; oz. 65¢; “lb. $2.00: postpaid. 
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