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Stokes Seed Farms Company, Moores town, New Jersey 



MANGEL-WURZEL BEETS 



Mangel- Wurzels are gross feeders, and when the soil is carefully prepared and enriched, 

 they produce enormous crops that are greatly relished by stock. 



S. S. Giant 

 oj Battles 

 Mangel 



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S. S. Giant of Battles Mangel 



Careful analysis has shown that there is a great difference in the quality of the different va- 

 rieties of Alangel Beets, and in the Giant of Battles there is a very high percentage of succulent 

 feeding matter and also a phenomenal yield of tons to the acre. The roots grow cylindrical in 

 shape, with red flesh, and grow largely out of the ground above the surface of the soil so that 

 they are easily harvested and are not broken in covering. Crops as high as forty to sixty tons to 

 the acre are not unusual, and a single root weighing from twenty to thirty pounds. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 18 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



87 Long Red Mangel 



This is an improved strain of the old Long Red Mangel, with roots uniformly straight and 

 well formed. The flesh is deep red. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



89 Golden Tankard Mangel 



This is a smooth, yellow-fleshed Mangel. The roots are large in diameter, tapering quickly 

 to the bottom. They have small tops, make an enormous bulk on good soil and can be grown 

 closely in the rows. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., V^lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



91 Giant Half-Sugar Rose Mangel 



This apparently is a cross between the Long Red Mangel and the improved sugar beet, 

 containing much more sugar than other Mangels, making it very desirable for stock-feed. It can 

 also be grown for its sugar content and is largely used for this purpose. The roots are long and 

 smooth and of a beautiful rose-tint. This grows largely out of the ground and can be easily 

 harvested and stored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 141b. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



220 



Chicory, Witloof 



This makes one of the most delicious of all salads. The seed is 

 planted in May or June in the open ground, and in the fall the 

 roots are dug. The roots are then planted in earth in a dark, 

 cool place in the cellar or under a greenhouse bench. Finely 

 blanched crisp leaves are thrown out, and, when cut, new leaves 

 form. These are very tender and of fine flavor, and have 

 become very popular in the first-class restaurants. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., %lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



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Corn Salad, Broad-Leaved 



(Fetticus) 



One ounce will sow 18 square feet, and six pounds will sow one acre 



Large-seeded. A delicious salad, used during the winter and 

 spring months as a substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and 

 used like spinach. It is very tender, crisp and of delicious flavor 

 and makes a most desirable dish. Sow in spring in drills one 

 foot apart. It will mature in six weeks. For early spring use, 

 sow in September and winter over like spinach. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., 141b. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts., postpaid. By express, 5 lbs. 

 and over, 50 cts. per lb. 



Dandelion 



Culture. — Sow in drills a foot apart and thin or transplant 

 to a foot apart in the rows. Very popular in early spring. 

 Blanch with leaves or straw. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 

 FRFNPH Popular for greens and salads. Pkt. 5 cts., 



340 r^cnLn. ^ ^ 6Q ^ ^ $2> 



342 IMPROVED THICK-LEAVED Very early 



^ — — ^— — — — — — ^— — spring salad. 



Excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., y 4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4. 



213 Col Sards (Coiewort), Georgia 



CoIIards are largely used as "greens" in some parts of the 

 country, especially in the South. They are a form of cabbage, 

 bearing new leaves as the old ones are pulled off. Pkt. 5 Cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



KOHLRABI 



The edible part of this turnip-shaped vegetable forms upon 

 the ground. It is tender and, when used before fully grown, of 

 excellent quality, with a flavor between that of cabbage and 

 turnip. 



Culture. — The seed should be sown in light, rich soil as 

 early in the spring as possible, in rows 18 inches apart and, when 

 well established, thinned to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row. The 

 bulbs, growing on the surface of the ground, should be cooked 

 when between 2 or 3 inches in diameter. Plantings made in 

 May or the latter part of July for fall use. 



375 White Vienna 



An extremely early variety used for forcing, with very small 

 tops. Bulbs of medium size, light green or nearly white, and of 

 the best quality. Should be used when not more than 2 inches in 

 diameter. Pkt. 10 cts.. oz. 25 cts., V 4 lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.25. 



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Purple Vienna 



This is similar to the White Vienna except in the color of the 

 bulbs, which are a decided purple, with white flesh. The leaf- 

 stems are green, tinged with purple. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 i/ 4 lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.25. 



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