STOKES SEEDS 



PEPPER 



CALIFORNIA WONDER 



This variety has reached a position of first importance 



Days to maturity, 130-150. Rarely has it been our privilege to watch the popularity of a new 

 \ariety march to the foremost position as has California Wonder. Orowers who so far are not 

 acquainted with the variety are urged to give it a place in their operations this year. The illustra- 

 tions on this page give a very fair idea of the appearance of this psppar. What they fail to give 

 is a true conception of the flesh wall which is responsible for the unusual weight. The flesh is of 

 ver\- high quality, being absolutely sweet and crisp. The color is a rich, dark green in the early 

 stages, turning to a brilliant crimson. 



In maturity, California Wonder is main season, being about comparable to World Beater and 

 Peppers of that tyf>e. The plant is a heavy producer, often bearing 6 or 8 large fruits at one time. 

 Because of the firmness of the wall, (it develops a thickness of from % to inches), it has proven 

 to be a wonderful shipping variety. It packs well, the skin is smoath and glossy and will not 

 wilt uneler long distance handling. We belie\e California Wonder is a distinct addition to our 

 list and we want you to try it. .Average weight of the fruit from 9 to 10 ounces. 



California Wonder. The heaviest Pepper under cultivation 



HARRIS EARLY GIANT 



Days to maturit> , 105-125. While this is not the earliest known variety, we consider 

 that it is the earliest maturing Pepper of any commercial importance. It is comparable 

 in size and general appearance to the older Giant Crimson, but is much earlier and more 

 prolific and bears fruit which has thicker walls. Harris Early Giant is especially recom- 

 mended to the more Northerly districts where the later varieties sometimes do not mature. 



The medium height vine produces vigorously when properly fed. The fruits, however, 

 are not as large as World Beater or Ruby King and we do not recommend the variety to 

 customers in the more Southerly districts. .Although its usefulness is thus limited, in its 

 place Harris Early Giant is a very valuable sort. The flesh is mild in flavor. 



For prices please refer to inside front cover 

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California Wonder is a prolific bearc 



