Stoker' Standard 



STOKES' NOVELTIES 



NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1911 



The novelties and specialties annually offered by seedsmen should be of great interest to progressive gardeners, no 

 matter how many old favorites they may have among the standard varieties. I am careful, in this department, to try 

 to offer nothing but varieties, not only of real merit, but those that are an advance in quality or productiveness over the 

 standard varieties that are already well known, or such as have been highly recommended by specialists or gardeners in 

 whom I have confidence. I believe you will not be 

 disappointed in any of the novelties herein offered. 



New Fireball Beet 



Perfectly globe-shaped, and ten days to two weeks 

 earlier than Crosby's Egyptian. Its very small leaf- 

 stalks and tiny tap-root make it desirable as an early 

 forcing variety for market-gardeners, and for sowing in 

 frames. Skin smooth ; the flesh is solid, with a very 

 sweet flavor and of an intense bright red color. Pkt. 

 iocts., oz. 15 cts., l /C\b. 4octs., lb. $1.25, postpaid. 



Early Model Red Globe Beet 



This fine, distinct table Beet is remarkable for its 

 uniform shape, of very deep colored flesh and has a 

 fine sweet flavor. It has a small green leaf, ribbed 

 crimson, and a very small tap-root. Thebulbs develop 

 quickly and can be sold when very young. Smooth and 

 free from small rootlets. Skin and flesh are of an un- 

 usually deep rich blood-crimson, retaining this color 

 when cooked ; valuable for canning and pickling. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^lb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts., by mail, 

 postpaid; by express, lb. 80 els., 5 lbs. $3. 75. 



The New Lemon Cucumber 



Of all the many varieties of Cucumbers raised in our 

 garden, none have a finer flavor than the Lemon Cu- 

 cumber. It has a thin skin ; is crisp, tender and sweet. 

 Is attractive in appearance for using sliced, whole or as 



pickles. Pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 



25 c t s . Early Model Red Globe Beet 



Pe-Tsai, or Chinese Cut Cabbage 



You should by all means try this novel Salad. My customers who have tried it 

 are very enthusiastic over it. It is a very strong grower, reminds one of Cos- 

 Lettuce in appearance, and makes very delicate greens for the table with a cabbage 

 taste ; it will be found good as salad, as greens, and as cabbage. Plant in the 

 open, just as you do lettuce, giving it plenty of room. No one can possibly fail 

 who attempts to grow it, and I am sure you will be pleased with it. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 yioz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., %\b. 75 cts., lb. $2.50, by mail, postpaid. 



READ WHAT IS SAID OF PE-TSAI 



Eli Rothermrl, North East, Md., writes, July 30, iqio: " The Chinese Cut Cabbage is one 

 of the finest salads that I ever tasted; also cooked it with meat the same as cabbage ; it was fine." 



New Swiss Chard, or Spinach Beet, et Giant Lucullus" 



The Swiss Chard is growing more popular as a vegetable each season. This 

 new variety is a great acquisition. The stalks are as thick and broad as rhubarb. 

 The plants grow to a height oi from 2 to 2 l / 2 feet, and the stalks are from 10 to 

 12 inches long below the leaf. These stalks are delicious when cooked and 

 should be served in the same manner as stewed celery and asparagus. The leaf 

 portion of the "Giant Lucullus" is heavily crumpled c. savoyed and is very 

 crisp and tender. The leafy portion of the foliage is cooked and served in the 

 same manner as spinach. The leaves and stalks, being served as separate vege- 

 tables, afford two distinct dishes from the same plant at one time. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., %\h. 30c, lb. $1, by mail, postpaid ; by express, lb, 90c, 5 lbs. $4.25. 



"New White Silver" Swiss Chard 



This new variety is beautiful with a broad silvery white mid-rib and beauti- 

 -New Swiss Chard, or Spinach Beet, ful'y curled light green leaves ; very strong grower. Pkt. 10 cts.. oz. 15 cts., 

 "Giant Lucullus" %\b. 40 cts., lb. $1.25, by mail, postpaid. 



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