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Used both for 
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for feeding cat- 
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CULTURE.— 
Sow in early 
spring, in rows 2\=— 
to 3 feet apart, or == 
closer under hand == 
culture,and thin to 
4or 6inches in the 
row. One ounce of 
seed will sow 200 ft. 
of drill; 4 to 5 lbs. of 
fi! seed to acre in drills == 
* 234 feet apart. Cover the seed ¥% inch tolinch. Do 
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seed pod is the pea- 
nut of commerce. 
. The choice variety 
large and prolific, ylelding fewer imperfect pods 
} bushels per acre on medium | 
d) land. The nut is red, with 2 or 8 kernels to the pod; large and of rich 
Vines average 34% to 4 feet across, makine valuable fodder for 
Packet, 
A flavoring herb of highest culinary value. 
CULTURE.—Soak seed for several hours and sow 
in border or frame. Thin the rows or transplant 
to another bed. If to be carried late into the fall, set 8 inches both 
ways, and cover with litter. It willgo through the winter with moder- 
ate protection. Use 1 ounce seed to 150 feet of drill. Make open air 
sowing in April. 







CHAMPION MOSS- a 
CURLED.—A choice, se- -- —=4, 
| lected strain, with beau- =e 
| tifully crimped and ya = | 
| curled leaves. PKt., 5c. Bn -% 
| OZ.,10c.; 14 1b.,25c.; 1b., 75c. 
| PLAIN. — The hardi- 
est, excellent for sea- 
soning. Pkt., 5c.; 0oz., 
10c.; 14 1b., 20e.; 1b., 55c. 
FERN - LEAVED.— 
Beautiful for table dec- 
oration. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 
| 10e.; 14 Ib., 25c., lb., 75e. 
DOUBLE CURLED.—Compact; very curly and finely cut. Bright 
| Green. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 144 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 65 cts. 
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| PEPPERS ways. When stuffed with chopped cabbage, mus- 
| E tard seed, etc., they are called mangoes. 
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| ULTURE.—The pepper plant is tender, and must be started under 
| glass, like egg plant. : 

Peppers are used for pickling and ina variety of 
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GOLDEN QUEEN.—Tosay f 
that this pepper is a yellow 
Ruby King is the highest 
praise that can be bestowed \ 
upon it. Golden Queen is the # 
best of all yellow peppers. It is 
always large and sometimes re- 
markably so, specimens reaching 
6 to 10 inches in length and 4 to 5 
inches in diameter. A _ single 
plant sometimes carries 20 large 
peppers at the same time. The 
flavor is mild and pleasant, and 
it may beeaten raw. It is unex- 
celled for stuffing. Its size and 
appearance always command 
good prices for it in the market. 
Packet, 10 cents, ounce, 30 cents; 
\4 pound, $1.00; pound, $3.00. 
PROCOPP’S GIANT.—A brilliant red pepper of 
mammoth proportions, having an average length 
of 6 to 8 inches, and sometimes reaching 9 inches. 
Not as large in diameter as Ruby King. The flesh 
is very thick, and the flavor is crisp and pleasant. 
A favorite sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 14 1b., 85 cts. 
RED CLUSTER.—A distinct and very beautiful 
| variety. The small, thin peppers are of a conspic- 
| uous, coral red color, and are crowded in bunches 
at the top of the branch. A single plant will bear 
hundreds of these handsome fruits. Hot and pun- 
| gentin flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 85ets. 
TOM THUMB.—The plant is of a dwarf, branch- 
ing habit, with smal}, oval shaped leaves. The fruit 
or berry is of a globular form, about the size of a red ; 
currant, and of pleasing appearance. Well adapted BULL NOSE. 
to pot culture, for use in table decoration. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pKts., 25 ets. 
CORAL GEM BOUQUET.— A beautiful little pepper, the fruit being 
borne in greatest profusion. Pods an inch in length, bright red in color, 
resembling coral, and very ornamental. They are hot and suited to 
Seasoning. A fine plant for potting. Packet, 10 cts ; 3 packets, 25 cts. 
GOLDEN DAWN.—Of a beautiful golden yellow color. Resembles 
Bull Nose in shane, except that it is a little more pointed on the end. 
It is very sweet, without the slightest suspicion of fiery flavor about it. 
A very productive and satisfactory sort. Pkt, 5c.; 0z., 25¢.: V4 Ib., 75e. 




























/5) ine roots. Use rotted manure and fertilizer. Pars- SWEET SPANISH.—The earliest. Not as large as Bull Nose, but 
3} nips may be left in the ground all winter, as freez- ; somewhat resembling that well known variety. It is somewhat hotter 
th ing improves their flavor. . in flavor, though by no means a hot pepper. Itis pleasant to the taste 
a= = Sees a It is red in color at maturity. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0Z., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 ets. 
) LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE. — An old standard and favorite 
‘ MPROVED GROUND PEA OR PEANUT sort. It is early, bright red in color at maturity, entirely mild, of large 
! : size, and has thick flesh. It is excellent for stuffing. It is a good 
Ip . . The peanut plant | bearer, and is much grown for both home and market. Packet, 5 cents; 
) = e*: >. { is a pea, which | ounce, 25 cents; 4% pound, 75 cents: pound, $2.50. 
re oe 3 blossoms in theair| s\jwRET MOUNTAIN. — Somewhat larger and milder in flavor 
= y and then thrusts|than Bull Nose pepper, but otherwise corresponds closely to that 
the ovary under! sort. Its color is green turning to red, and it is productive and desir- 
=== ground for devel- able. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 25 cents; } _ pound, 75 cents; pound, £250. 
Peened.- Sa ne LONG RED CAYENNE. True.—The conical shaped fruits are 3 to 
4 inches long, of bright red color, and borne in great profusion. The 
flesh in character is very sharp and pungent. A standard household 
variety of pepper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cta.:) ¢ 1b., 75 ets.; 1b., $2.50. 
SPANISH MONSTROUS.— A larce pepper of the type of Ruby King. 
Color green turning to red. Often exceeds 6 inches in length by 2 inches 
in diameter. Flavor sweet. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; $4 pound, 75 cts. 
ELEPHANT’S TRUNK.—Often grows 10 to 12 inches long. Fruit 
fleshy, of a bright scarlet color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 80 ets.: Mé Ib., $1.00, 
RUBY KING.—The best of all red peppers. (See specialties.) 

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