Clemson Spineless Okra 
Okra pods are used for thickening and flavoring soups,’ 
stews, catsup and other relishes. They are also used asa 
vegetable when the pods are young. The pods develop 
very rapidly, and should be picked regularly as they 
appear for best quality and to lengthen the producing 
season. Sow in May and June, after the ground is warm, 
in rows 3 ft. apart; cover the seed with about 1 in. of 
soil; thin young plants to stand 18 in. apart in the row. 
Use a packet for 15 ft. of row; an ounce for 50 ft.; 8 Ibs. 
for an acre. 
435 Clemson Spineless ¥ 
(56 days) Similar to Perkins Long Green in type of 
fruit and habit of growth, but pods are absolutely with- 
out spines and, therefore, easier to pick. Pods are 7 to 
9 in. long, 1 in. in diameter, only slightly grooved, and 
of fine quality. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1% lb. 50¢ 
431 Perkins Long Green 
(60 days) Dark green, straight, slender, pointed pods 
7% in. Iong; plants grow 4 to 5-ft. tall. The pods are 
tender and hold their color exceptionally well. This 
variety is most frequently used in soups by canners. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 1% Ib. 40¢ 
432 Louisiana Green Velvet 
(58 days) New, high yielding, uniform, spineless 
variety developed by the Louisiana Agricultural Experi- 
ment Station. Pods grow 6 to 7 in. long and % to % in. 
in diameter, smooth, and green. Holds color very well 
and does not break down in cooking. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1, lb. 75¢ 
Pkg. 50¢; 
Mushroom culture: Mushroom growing is simple but exact, and with 
the proper care heavy and profitable yields are obtained. Many of our 
customers make money by growing them for restaurants, hotels, stores, 
or private trade. They can be grown in cellars, sheds, under greenhouse 
benches, small caves, etc. Mushrooms produce no seed, but instead a 
30 
Pu re Culture Spawn 
One package spawns 10 sq. ft. of bed 
If proper spawning conditions are available, mushrooms are easy to raise. The 
crop may be harvested continuously over a period of two to four months. 
Temperature must always remain between 50° and 63°, and fresh horse manure 
must be available. Inexperienced growers should write for our free leaflet on 
mushroom culture. A copy of this leaflet is included with each package of spawn. 
3 pkgs. $1.40; 
Southern Giant Curled Mustard 
Sow seed broadcast or in rows 1 to 1% ft. apart and thin 
young plants to stand 4 to 6 in. apart in the row. Matures 
quickly; successional sowings should be made for a con- 
tinuous supply of healthful greens. A packet will sow about 
50 ft. of row; an oz., 200 it. 
421 Southern Giant Curled 
(40 days) Large, light green leaves with intensely curled 
edges. Plants are upright or slightly spreading in growth, 
hardy and productive. Mild flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; %4|b.45¢; 1% Ib. 85¢ 
“424 Tendergreen 
(3¢ days) A mild spinach mustard of Oriental origin. Pro- 
duces broad, flat, smooth, rounded leaves in spray form. Can 
be used like spinach when cut about 5 in. long, or used like 
turnip greens. 
14 Ib. $1.10 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 
1, lb. 60¢; 
12 pkgs. $4.80 
Giant Italian Leek 
Sow seed in early spring in rows 12 to 
18 in. apart and cover % in. deep. Thin 
plants to stand 4 to 6 in. apart in rows.” 
Draw earth up around plants when 
cultivatiug to blanch as you would cel- 
ery. A packet will sow 25 ft. of row; an 
ounce, 200 ft. 
313 Giant Italian 
Mild onion flavor (85 days) 
Stems are long, thick, and 
after blanching are pure white, 
tender, and more delicate in 
flavor than the mildest onion. 
For soups, stews or finely sliced 
in mixed salads. The stalks are 
also prepared and served like 
asparagus. Responds very well to 
fertilizer. Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 55¢3 
oz. 95¢; 14 lb. $2.40 
white, fibrous substance called spawn, which we furnish concentrated on 
tobacco stems. Our stock is always fresh, pure culture, and selected with 
the utmost care to insure a crop of pure white mushrooms of perfect 
uniformity for color, size, and shape. Fresh horse manure, unvaried 
temperature, and controlled moisture are the chief essentials for success. 
