PEPPER 



CULTURE — Sow one-half inch deep in hotbed, greenhouse or warm window in March or April. When one inch high, transplant 

 into two-inch pots and plant out late in May or early June in rich soil in rows two and one-half feet apart in the row. Cullivale\ 

 frequently throughout the season to keep the soil mellow and free from weeds. Approximate maturity dates are estimated from 

 the time the plants are set out. ^Recommended for Quick Freezing 



677 CHINESE GIANT 



This monstrous fruiting variety averages 

 12 to 15 inches in circumference, and, 

 notwithstanding its immense size, it is 

 very early and prolific; the stocky, well- 

 branched plants, about 2 feet high, 

 carry so many peppers that in places 

 they seem bunched together. The flesh 

 is tender, mild and sweet. Season 80 

 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25. 



• 676 CALIFORNIA WONDER 



See Color Plate Page 22. 



Thick Flesh, Sweet, Crisp, Tender 



Fruits of California Wonder often 

 weigh half a pound to one pound each, 

 and there is no doubt that this is the 

 "meatiest" pepper ever introduced. The 

 flavor is so mild, delicious and free from 

 pungency that it may be eaten just 

 like an apple. Ready in 72 days from 

 plant setting. 



Price. pkt., 25c; oz., §1.50; 

 M lb., $4.50. 



684 KING OF THE NORTH 



The fruits are of much the same shape 

 as Ruby King, but the flesh, is thicker, 

 and exceptionally sweet. The fruits are 

 dark green, turning to an attractive 

 deep scarlet color as they ripen. The 

 plants are somewhat branching, and of 

 medium size, and in the North produce 

 a large crop of ripe fruits earlier than 

 other varieties. Ready in 60 days from 

 plant setting. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25; *4 lb., $3.50 



EARLY 

 WONDER 



697 WORLD BEATER 



World Beater produces fruits in clusters. 

 The peppers are first dark green in color 

 and change to a very brilliant scarlet 

 when ripe. Ready in 65 days from plant 

 setting. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25; 

 \i lb., $3.50. 



693 RUBY KING 



Ruby King is held in high estimation 

 by market gardeners and is equally val- 

 uable for the home gardener. The plants, 

 which are vigorous, grow to a height of 

 about two feet, and are clothed with 

 rich, dark green foliage. 



The fruits average about five inches 

 long by three inches in diameter and are 

 usually three lobed; the color is a pleas- 

 ing deep green, which turns to a glowing, 

 ruby red when ripe. 



The flesh is exceedingly tliick, sweet 

 and mild. Ready in 65 days from plant 

 setting. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25; \i lb., $3.50. 



690 EARLY WONDER 



An early type of California Wonder. 

 The plants are vigorous, somewhat 

 spreading in growth. They produce an 

 enormous crop of fruit, starting to bear 

 early in the season and continuing over 

 a long period. The fruits are somewhat 

 smaller than California Wonder, but 

 they have the fine "meaty" quality of 

 that variety. Season 63 days from plant 

 setting. 



Price, pkt., 25c; oz., $1.25; 

 \i lb., $3.50. 



698 WINDSOR A 



An extra early variety from Connecti- 

 cut's Agricultural Experiment Sta- 

 tion, particularly desirable for the 

 North. The plants are upright, sturdy 

 and huge croppers. Fruits 4J/j to 5 inches 

 long, 3 to 3J^ inches at the crown, some- 

 what tapered, deep green, turning 

 bright scarlet when ripe. Flesh, very 

 tliick and sweet. Season 55 days. 

 Price, pkt., 25c; oz., $1.25. 



682 HUNGARIAN WAX (Hot) 



An early, very productive hot variety. 

 Fruits 6 to 7 inches long, about 1 Yi 

 inches at the crown, tapering to a hooked 

 point. Color, waxy pale-yellow, turning 

 to orange and then to bright red at ma- 

 turity. Season 62 days from plant setting. 

 Price, pkt., 25c; oz., $1.25. 



679 GOLDEN CALIFORNIA 

 WONDER 



(See color plate page 18) 



Golden California Wonder has all th 

 grand qualities that have made the rei 

 variety so popular. The large greei 

 fruits have the same thick and solid] 

 flesh walls. They have the same fine| 

 flavor — sweet, mild, and free from all 

 unpleasant pungency — but at maturity 

 they turn a rich golden yellow. Further- 

 more, the flesh of the ripened fruits is' 

 just as sweet and tender as it is in the 

 green state. 



The large green fruits are ready for use 

 in 72 days from the time that the plants 

 are set out. They are commonly 4}^ 

 inches long and 4 inches through. They 

 are thus of the good "blocky" shape that! 

 is so desirable for stuffing or any other 

 culinary purpose. Slices of the ripened 

 fruits with their delightful golden yellow 

 color make an attractive addition to the 

 salad bowl. The plants are thrifty, up- 

 right in growth, and heavy producers 

 over a long season. 



Price, pkt,, 35c; 3 pkts., $1.00. 



688 PERFECTION or Pimiento 



The Sweetest Pepper Ever Grown 

 Absolutely Without Pungency 



It is so smooth that it is quite easy to 

 get the skins off by boiling a few minutes. 

 The skins can then be pared off with a 

 knife. 



The plants are very productive and 

 the peppers, which, when ripe, are a 

 beautiful scarlet in color, hold more 

 edible meat than any other sweet va- 

 riety. It is much sought after for pick- 

 les, cutting up in salads, and for flavor- 

 ing. Season 75 days from plant setting. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00, ^ lb., $3.00. 



686 OSHKOSH (Sweet Yellow) 



A medium early sweet yellow variety of 

 ■excellent quality. Fruits very smooth, 

 thick fleshed, 3 to 3J4 inches at the 

 crown, 4 to ^Y% inches long, tapered to 

 a blunt point without lobes. Dark 

 green in color, turning to deep orange- 

 yellow at maturity. Season 67 days. 

 Price, pkt., 15c; oz., $1.50. 



685 LONG RED CAYENNE (Hot) 



Scarlet pungent pods, used for pickling 

 when green and when ripe. Season 70 

 days. 



Price, pkt.. 15c; oz., 85c; H lb., $2.50. 



689 RED CHILI (Hot) 



Small red peppers, hot and pungent, 

 used for making pepper sauce. Season 

 85 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 85c. 



LONG RED CAYENNE 



