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KIND OF required Dates STREET Goad Seeds or Plants} Distance Apart Distance Depth to Days to Mature 
VEGETABLE for a family 2a For 50-ft. Row in Rows Rows Apart Sow Seed from seeding 
of 3 to 5S Under Glass Open Ground 
Asparagus Roots.....| 60 April 50 roots 1 ft. 3 ft. 1-2 years 
Asparagus Seed . Vy oz. April and May 1 oz. 1 in. 3-4 years 
Beans, Bush. 1 lb. April to Aug. \% lb 3 ims. 2 ft. 1-2 ins 45- 75 days 
Beans, Bush Lima . Vy |b. April to July Ib 4 ins. 2 ft. 2 ims. 60— 90 days 
Beans, Pole..........| 1% Ib. April to June Vy |b. 4 ft. 4 ft. 2 ins. 65-100 days 
Beans, Pole Lima... Vy lb. April to June 1, |b. 4 ft. 4 ft. 2 ins. 70— 90 days 
Beets, Early. ae Vy oz. March April to June 1 oz. 3-4 ins 15-18 ins. 1 in. 50— 75 days 
Beets, Late......... ly oz. June to Aug. 1 oz. 3-4 ins 15-18 ins. 1 in. 75-100 days 
Brussels Sprouts... .. 1 pkt. April to July 1 pkt. 2 ft. 2:ft. Vy in. 100-140 days 
Cabbage, Early....... 1 pkt. February April 1 pkt. 18-24 ins. 2:ft. Vy in, 80-100 days 
Cabbage, Late....... 1 pkt. May to July 1 pkt. 18-24 ins. 2-3 ft Vy in. 120-180 days 
Carrots, Early.... . 1 pkt. March April and May Vy oz. 2-3 ims. 12 ins VY in. 60- 80 days 
Carrots, Late......... 1 pkt. May to July Vy oz. 2-3 ims. 12 ins Vy in. 100-120 days 
Cauliflower, Early .... 1 pkt. February April 1 pkt. 2 ft. 2 ft. VY) in. 90-115 days 
Cauliflower, Late... . 1 pkt. May and June 1 pkt. 2ft. 2 ft. Vy in. 100-140 days 
Celery ss5 -sc-3: 1 pkt. February April and May 1 pkt. 6 ins. 3-5 ft g-1, in 115-135 days 
Celeriac..... 1 pkt. April and May 1 pkt. 6 ins. Shft. 4 in 100-150 days 
Corn, Early ee 1 pkt. May VY |b. 3. ft. 3-4 ft 1 in. 60- 80 days 
Corn, Main-crop.... 1 pkt. May to July V4 lb. 4 ft. 4 ft. lin. 80-100 days 
Corn Salad. . Peres 1 pkt. April and May 3/4, OZ. 6 ins. 12 ins. 14 in. 45-— 60 days 
Cucumbers.......... 1 pkt. May to July 1 pkt. 4-6 ft. 4-6 ft 1 in. 50- 70 days 
Eggplant. .....32s<- 1 pkt. March 1 pkt. 18 ins. 25ft: Vy in. 110-120 days 
Endive..... we 1 pkt. February April to Aug. 1 pkt. 12 ins. 18 ins Vp in. 75-100 days 
Kale, for spring use. _. 1 pkt. Aug. and Sept. 1 pkt. 2 ft. 21% ft Vy, in. 55- 65 days 
Kale, for fall use. .... 1 pkt. June to July 1 pkt. 2 ft. 21, ft Vy in. 55- 65 days 
Kohlrabi. SE se Res 1 pkt. April to July 1 pkt. 5 ins. 15 ins. Vy in. 50- 60 days 
Lettuce. 2 pkts February April to Aug. 1 pkt. 12 ins. 12-15 ins Wy-1, in 45-— 80 days 
Leek. 1 pkt. February April and May Vy oz. 6 ins. 12 ins. Y—-1 in 120-150 days 
Melons, Musk . 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 4-6 ft. 4-6 ft. 1-1 in 90-120 days 
Melons, Water. 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 8-10 ft. 8-10 ft 1-1 in 100-125 days 
ray acs ey ven atnes 1 pkt. May and June Vy oz. 10 ins. 3 ft. lin 55- 60 days 
Onion Seed.......... 1 pkt. February April and May 1 pkt. 2-3 ims. 12-15 ins yin 95-120 days 
Onion Sets........ 1 lb. April and May 1 qt. 3 ins. 1 ft. lin 60- 75 days 
Parsley...... 1 pkt. April and May VY oz. 4—6 ins. 1 ft. 1) in 65- 90 days 
Parsnip... 1 pkt. April 1 pkt. 3-6 ims. 15-18 ins Yo-1 in 100-150 days 
Peas (smooth), Early . VY |b. March to May 1 lb: 2 ins. 3 ft. 2 ins 50- 65 days 
Peas (wrinkled) 1 lb. April and May 1 lb. 2 ins. 3 ft. 2-3 ins 50- 75 days 
Peppers . 1 pkt. March 1 pkt 15-18 ins. 2-3 ft 4 in. 100-130 days 
Potatoes... 1 pk. April to July Vy pk. 14 ins. 3 ft. 3-4 ims 60- 90 days 
Pumpkin... .. 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 8-10 ft. 8-10 ft 1 in. 100-130 days 
Radish, Early .. 2 pkts March April to Sept. , oz. 1-2 ins. 12 ins. yin 25- 50 days 
Radish, Winter. 1 pkt. July and Aug. Vy, oz. 3-4 ins. 12 ins. in 25- 50 days 
Salsify . 1 pkt. April and May 34, 02. 4-6 ins. 15-18 ins lin 125-130 days 
Spinach . 1 pkt. April to Sept. 1, oz 4 ins. 12-18 ins -1 in 40- 55 days 
Squash, Summer. 1 pkt. May to July 1 pkt. 4-6 ft. 4-6 ft. 1-1 in 50-— 65 days 
Squash, Winter. 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 8-10 ft. 8-10 ft lin 60-110 days 
Swiss Chard... 1 pkt. April to June 3, oz. 6 ins. 15-18 ins 1% in 50— 60 days 
Tomato.... 1 pkt. Feb. and April June 1 pkt. 3 ft. 3 ft. yin 100-120 days 
Turnips, Early . 1 pkt. April and May Vy oz. 4 ins. 15 ins 14 in 40-— 75 days 
Turnips, Late........ 1 pkt. July to Sept. Vy oz 4 ins. 15 ins Yin 40- 75 days 
Rutabaga............ 1 pkt. March June and July V2 oz 8-10 ins. 2 ft. 14 in 70— 90 days 
ASPARAGUS 
One ounce to 50 feet of drill; 
about 4 pounds to the acre 
CULTURE. Sow in April in drills about 1 foot apart and 
1 inch deep. Keep cultivated and transplant to perma- 
nent bed when a year old, following instructions under 
Asparagus Roots 
Mary Washington. A rust-resistant variety with mam- 
moth shoots of tempting color and outstanding quality 
A heavy producer. Pkt. 25c.; oz 60c; % Ib. $1.45, 
postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
CULTURE. Plant in spring, after March 15. in rows 3 feet apart. The beds should be dug 18 
inches deep. Place several inches of manure in the bottom of the trench and cover with 
3 to 4 inches of clean rich soil 
Mary Washington. 1-yr. roots, 25, $2.50: 100. $6.00, postpaid. 
ARTICHOKE 
One ounce will produce 
about 500 plants 
CULTURE. Sow seeds in January in the greenhouse or in hotbeds in March. Transplant, 
when large enough. in rows 3 feet apart, 2 feet in the row: Cultivate when growing freely, 
and protect the plants in winter by taking them into a cellar or in a coldframe. 
Green Globe. Pkt. 25c.; % oz. $1.00: oz. $1.85: % Ib. $4.60. 
postpaid. 
BEANS 
CULTURE. Plant about May 1 if soil is warm and dry, in rows 2 '2 to 3 feet apart, dropping 
the Beans 3 inches apart in the drills and covering not more than 2 inches deep. Soil 
should be well prepared. Give frequent but shallow cultivation. Sow every 2 weeks for a 
succession 
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Green-podded Bush Beans 
One pound will plant 100 feet of drill; 70 pounds, an acre. A peck weighs 15 
pounds, a bushel 60 pounds 
Commodore. (58 days.) (Bush Kentucky Wonder.) Pods 72 to 8'2 inches long, round, 
stringless, dark green in color. Finest flavor and quality. Pkt. 25c.: Ib. $1.40; 2 Ibs. $2.15 
5 Ibs. $4.20, postpaid. 
Lb. 85c.; 2 Ibs. $1.45: 5 lbs. $3.40, not postpaid. 
Contender. (54 days.) Resistant to common Bean mosaic and powdery mildew. Plant !s 
heavy yielding, moderately vigorous. hardy under adverse conditions. Pods 6 to 7 inches 
long, oval, stringless and tender. Pkt. 25c.; $1.20; 2 Ibs. $1.80: 5 Ibs. $3.30, postpaid. 
Lb. 60c.; 2 lbs. $1.10; $2.50. not postpaid. 
Dwarf Horticultural (Taylor Long-Podded). (54 days.) Pods 5% to 6'% inches long, 
light green and stringless in snap stage. turning white with splashes of crimson as it 
matures. An excellent pod and green shelled Bean. Pkt. 25c.; Ib. $1.30; 2 Ibs. $2.00: 
5 Ibs. $3.80, postpaid. 
Lb. 70c: 2 Ibs. $1.30: 5 Ibs. $3.00. not postpaid. 
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