VEGETABLE SEEDS THAT SUCCEED 
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HOW and WHEN TO PLANT HOME-GARDEN VEGETABLES 
Quantity Dates for Sowing in Vicinit 
KIND OF required of Wechineten D m1 Seeds or Plants) Distance Apart Distance Depth to Days to Mature 
VEGETABLE for a family For 50-ft. Row in Rows Rows Apart Sow Seed 
of 3 to5 Under Glass Open Ground 
Asparagus Roots.....| 60 April 50 roots 1 ft. 3 ft. 1-2 years 
Asparagus Seed . "2 oz. April and May 1OZ> lin. 3-4 years 
Beans, Bush. 1 lb. April to Aug. Vy |b. 3 ins. 2 ft 1-2 ins. 45-— 75 days 
Beans, Bush Lima . Y, |b. April to July Vy Ib. 4ins. 2 ft. 2 ins. 60-— 90 days 
Beans, Pole.. ve sefenabs April to June Vy lb. 4 ft. 4 ft. 2 ins. 65-100 days 
Beans, Pole Lima..... Vy, |b. April to June V4 |b. 4 ft. 4 ft. 2 ins. 70— 90 days 
Beets, Early. . ; ly oz. March April to June 1 oz. 3-4 ins. 15-18 ins. 1, in. 50— 75 days 
Beets, Late..........} Woz. June to Aug. 1 oz. 3-4 ins. 15-18 ins 1 in. 75-100 days 
Brussels Sprouts... .. 1 pkt. April to July 1 pkt. 2 ft. 2 ft. VY in. 100-140 days 
Cabbage, Early....... 1 pkt. February April 1 pkt. 18-24 ins. 2: ft: Vf in. 80-100 days 
Cabbage, Late...... 1 pkt. May to July 1 pkt. 18-24 ins 2-3 ft 1 in. 120-180 days 
Carrots, Early........ 1 pkt. March April and May Vy oz. 2-3 ins 12 ins 1) in. 60— 80 days 
Carrots, Late......... 1 pkt. May to July VY oz. 2-3 ins 12 ins Y in. 100-120 days 
Cauliflower, Early .... 1 pkt. February April 1 pkt. 2. ft: 2) ft: 1) in. 90-115 days 
Cauliflower, Late. .... 1 pkt. May and June 1 pkt. 2 ft. 2 ft. Vf in. 100-140 days 
Celery... ....: i 1 pkt. February April and May 1 pkt. 6 ins 3-5 ft. Yy—\ in 115-135 days 
Celeriac....... 1 pkt. April and May 1 pkt. 6 ins 3 ft. 4, in. 100-150 days 
Corn, Early ae 1 pkt. May VY, |b. 3 ft. 3-4 ft. lin 60-— 80 days 
Corn, Main-crop . 1 pkt. May to July Vy |b. 4 ft. 4 ft. lin 80-100 days 
Corn Salad . Abe 1 pkt. April and May 3, oz. 6 ins. 12 ins. Yin 45— 60 days 
Cucumbers sensei een | pece dep kts May to July 1 pkt. 4-6 ft 4-6 ft lin 50- 70 days 
Eggplant. . 1 pkt. March : 1 pkt. 18 ins. 2 ft. yin 110-120 days 
Endive. 1 pkt. February April to Aug. 1 pkt. 12 ins 18 ins. VY in 75-100 days 
Kale, for spring use. 1 pkt. Aug. and Sept. 1 pkt. 2-ft. 21% ft. Y in 55-— 65 days 
Kale, for falluse..... 1 pkt. June to July 1 pkt. 2 ft. 21%, ft. Yin 55-— 65 days 
Kohlrabi............ 1 pkt. April to July 1 pkt. 5 ins. 15 ins. VY in 50— 60 days 
Lettuce 2 pkts February April to Aug. 1 pkt. 12 ins. 12-15 ins. iA-1 in 45— 80 days 
Leek. 1 pkt. February April and May Vy oz. 6 ins. 12 ins. Y-1 in 120-150 days 
Melons, ‘Musk . 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 4-6 ft. 4-6 ft. 1-1 in 90-120 days 
Melons, Water. 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 8-10 ft 8-10 ft 1-1 in 100-125 days 
Okra 1 pkt. May and June VY oz. 10 ins. 3 ft. lin. 55— 60 days 
Onion Seed... 1 pkt. February April and May 1 pkt. 2-3 ins 12-15 ins Y% in. 95-120 days 
Onion Sets. 1 |b. April and May 1 qt. 3 ins. 1 ft lin. 60- 75 days 
Parsley. . 1 pkt. April and May Vy oz. 4-6 ins 1 ft Vf in. 65— 90 days 
Parsnip. 1 pkt. April 1 pkt. 3-6 ins 15-18 ins 14-1 in 100-150 days 
Peas (smooth), Early . VY lb. March to May 1 lb. 2 ins. 3 ft. 2 ins. 50— 65 days 
Peas wrinkle) 1 lb. April and May 1 lb. 2 ins. 3 ft. 2-3 ins 50-— 75 days 
Peppers .. Bo eee 1 pkt. March 2 1 pkt. 15-18 ins 2-3 ft 1% in. 100-130 days 
Potatoes. . 1 pk. April to July Vy pk. 14 ins. 3 ft. 3-4 ins 60— 90 days 
Pumpkin . 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 8-10 ft. 8-10 ft. 1 in. 100-130 days 
Radish, Early .. 2 pkts March April to Sept. Vy oz. 1-2 ins. 12 ins. Y, in 25— 50 days 
Radish, Maniet 1 pkt. July and Aug. Vy oz. 3-4 ins 12 ins. 1, in 25— 50 days 
Salsify . si 1 pkt. April and May 3/4 oz. 4-6 ins 15-18 ins lin 125-130 days 
Spinach . 1 pkt. April to Sept. Vy oz. 4 ins. 12-18 ins 1-1 in 40— 55 days 
Squash, Summer. 1 pkt. May to July 1 pkt. 4-6 ft 4-6 ft. Yy-1 in 50- 65 days 
Squash, Winter . 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 8-10 ft 8-10 ft. lin. 60-110 days 
Swiss Chard . 1 pkt. Z April to June 3/4, oz 6 ins. 15-18 ins 1% in 50-— 60 days 
Tomato. 1 pkt. Feb. and April June 1 pkt 3 ft. 3 ft. in 100-120 days 
Turnips, Early... 1 pkt. April and May Vy oz 4 ins. 15 ins VY, in 40-— 75 days 
Turnips, Late. 1 pkt. July to Sept. Vy oz 4 ins. 15 ins ly in 40-— 75 days 
Rutabaga. . 1 pkt. March June and July Vp oz 8-10 ins. 2 ft in 70- 90 days 
ASPARAGUS 
One ounce to 50 feet of drill; 
about 4 pounds to the acre 
Curture. Sow in April in drills about 
1 foot apart and 1inchdeep. Keep cultivated 
and transplant to permanent bed when a 
year old, following § tmnstructions under 
Asparagus Roots. 
167. Mary Washington. A rust-resistant 
variety with mammoth shoots of tempting 
color and outstanding quality. A heavy 
producer. Pkt. 15c.; 0z. 35c.; MY4lb. 90c., 
postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
Cu.ture. Plant in spring, after March 15, in rows 3 feet apart. 
The beds should be dug 18 inches deep. Place several inches of ma- 
nure in the bottom of the trench and cover with 3 to 4 inches of 
clean rich soil. 
Mary Washington. 2-yr. roots, 25, $1.50; 100, $3.75, postpaid. 
ARTICHOKE One ounce will produce 
- about 500 plants 
Cutture. Sow seeds in January in the greenhouse or in hotbeds 
in March. Transplant, when large enough, tn rows 3 feet apart, 
2 feet in the row. Cultivate when growing freely, and protect the 
plants in winter by taking them into a cellar or in a coldframe. 
248. Green Globe. Pkt. 15c.; Moz. 75c.; oz. $1.35; Mlb. $3.00, 
postpaid. 
BEAN S 
Every garden, large or small, must have Beans, which are among 
the finest of all vegetables. They are filled with flavor and health- 
giving vitamins and furnish the best of food when fresh, canned, or 
dried. Pick Green-podded and Wax Beans early and often for heavy 
crops. 
Curture. Plant about May 1 if soil is warm and dry, in rows 
214 to 3 feet apart, dropping the Beans 3 inches apart in the drills 
and covering not more than 2 inches deep. Soil should be well pre- 
pared. Give frequent but shallow cultivation. Sow every 2 weeks 
for a succession. 
Green-podded Bush Beans 
One pound will plant 100 feet of drill; 70 pounds, an acre. A 
peck weighs 15 pounds, a bushel 60 pounds. 
570. Commodore. (58 days.) (Bush Kentucky Wonder.) Pods 7% 
to 81% inches, Jong, round, stringless, dark green in color. Finest 
flavor and quality. Pkt. 20c.; Ib. 85c.; 2 Ibs. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $3.25, 
postpaid. 
Lb. 65c.; 2 Ibs. $1.20; 5 Ibs. $2.75, not postpaid. 
578. Contender. (54 days.) Resistant to common Bean mosaic 
and powdery mildew. Plant is heavy yielding, moderately vigor- 
ous, hardy under adverse conditions. Pods 6 to 7 inches long, 
oval, stringless and tender. Pkt. 15c.; Ib. 75c.; 2 Ibs. $1.30; 5 Ibs. 
$2.70, postpaid. 
Lb. 55c.; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.20, not postpaid. 
539. Dwarf Horticultural (Taylor Long-Podded). (54 days.) Pods 
516 to 61% inches long, light green and stringless in snap stage, 
turning Nes with splashes of crimson as it matures. An excel 
lent pod and green shelled Bean. Pkt. 15c.; Ib. 75c.; 2 Ibs. $1.30; 
5 Ibs. $2.80, postpaid. 
Lb. 55c.; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.30, not postpaid. 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
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