CELERIAC 



TURNIP-ROOTED 

 CELERY 



CULTURE. — Sow the latter pari of April, covering 

 seeds one-quarter of an inch. Thin out to about one inch 

 apart in the row and transplant into rows one and one- 

 half feel apart and six inches apart in a row. 



358 



"SNOWBALL" 



(Henderson's) 



It is a delicious vegetable of easy culture. 

 The seed should be sown outdoors early in 

 spring and the plants grown like any 

 ordinary root crop. It requires no bank- 

 ing or blanching. 



The smooth, round, turnip-like roots 

 average three inches across, the flesh is 

 snowy-white, and it has the flavbr of a 

 delicious nutty celery. • Celeriac may be 

 served in a great number of ways. It is 

 greath' relished in salads and soups, and 

 may also be cooked and served in the same 

 manner as turnips, and the like. The foliage 

 of the Celeriac is also valuable for flavor- 

 ings, soup, etc. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 15c; 02.. SOc; ^ lb., SI. 50; 

 transportation paid. 



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CHERVIL 

 360 FRENCH CURLED 



The young aromatic leaves are much used 

 in soups and salads. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; yi lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



CHICORY 



365 LARGE-ROOTED 



The "Barbe de Capucin" of the French. 

 It is very easy to grow and is also used in 

 summer as greens. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; '/i 11)., 75c; 

 lb., §2.50; transportation psiid. 



367 WITLOOF 



Called also "French Endive." 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; K lb., $1.00; 

 lb., $3.50; transportation paid. 



A collection of Herbs is a valu- 

 able addition to the garden. See 

 page 44. 



EARLY 

 VARIETIES 



CULTURE — Sweet or Sugar Corn may be either planted one inch deep in rows 

 three or four feel apart, arid the seeds placed about eight inches apart in the rcm's. 

 or planted in kills at distances of three or four feet each way, according to the size 

 of the variety grown. The taller the variety, or the richer the soil, the greater should 



be the distance apart. We make our,first plantings in this vicinity about the middle of May and plant every two or three weeks until the last week in July. In more southerly 



latitudes planting is begun earlier and continued later. The earliest varieties are ready for the table in eight or nine weeks from planting and the late varieties in from eleven 



to twelve weeks. 1 lb. for 150 hills, 12 to 15 lbs. per acre. 



INote. — On account of the excessive drought, seed of practically all varieties of Sweet Corn is very scarce and we would advise ordering early . 



SWEET CORN 



119 GOLDEN BANTAM 



{See Color Plate, Page 21.) 



The Famous Sugar Corn 



A Gem for the Small Garden. Small Ear of Remarkable Quality 



and Flavor 



Golden Bantam is a dwarf, medium early variety of exceptionally 

 good quality and reliability. It has become one of the most 

 popular varieties in our list. The plant is about 5 feet high, 

 but exceptionally stocky and vigorous. It is particularly well 

 adapted to small gardens on account of its small size; to th^ 

 more pretentious garden on account of its excessive cropping 

 abihty on a given area. 



It may be planted to advantage in hills 3 feet apart each way. 

 If in rows, they should be 3 feet apart and the plants singly at 

 12 inches apart. It is probably the best to use where only one 

 sort is planted, for it succeeds admirably under all conditions- 

 Price, pkt., 15c; V2 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 8 lbs-. $2.75; 

 15 lbs.; $4.50; transportation paid. 



125 GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM 



(See Color Plate, Page 21.) 

 A New Disease-Resisting Sweet Com Practically Immune 

 from all Bacterial Diseases 



It is with great satisfaction that we introduce this variety to our 

 friends because it fills a long-felt want, viz., a sweet com not sus- 

 ceptible to the prevalent bacterial diseases that have devastated 

 large and small plantings during the psist few years. 



The ears of Golden Cross Bantam are larger than its proto- 

 type Golden Bantam, as they carry usually ten to fourteen rows 

 of kernels. It matures about four days later than Golden Ban- 

 tam, but it is quite equal to it in qusdity. 



'This variety originated at the Purdue Experimental Station 

 at Lafayette. Ind. 



Price, pkt., 25c; J/^ lb., 75c; lb., $1.25; transportation paid 



122 GOLDEN SUNSHINE 



The value of this comparatively recent introduction lies in the 

 fact that it matures several days in advance of the well-known 

 Golden Bantam. 



The ears are very compact, about the same size as Golden Ban- 

 tam, but more refined in appearance, having from 10 to 12 rows 

 of grains instead of 8, as Golden Bantam- It is a very rapid 

 grower. {See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; J^ lb.. 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs-, 85c; 8 lbs-. $2.75; 

 15 lbs.. $4.50; transportation paid. 



116 METROPOLITAN 

 (Henderson's) 



{See Color Plate, Page 21} 

 The Largest and Best White Early Variety 



Metropolitan combines the essential features of 

 earliness, productiveness and good flavor. 



The pure white ears are from 8 to 9 inches 

 long and all set low. They are 10 to 12 rowed, 

 well filled to the tip with large, deep grains, 

 which are very tender. It is not merelv sweet, 

 but possesses that exquisite richness so well 

 known ^ the larger and later sorts. 



Price, pkt., 15c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 

 2 lbs., 85c; 8 lbs., $2.75; IS lbs., $4.50; 

 transportation i)ald. 



127 POCAHONTAS (Henderson's) 



The plant is of dwart" habit and very robusV The ears are snow 

 white, of good size and are always well filled, having no gaps 

 between the rows- The flavor is excellent. 



Price, pkt.. 10c; 1^ lb., 25c: lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 8 lbs ; $2.75; 

 15 lbs., $4.50; transportation paid. 



129 SILVER BANTAM (Henderson's) 



{See Color Plate, Page 21.) 

 The flavor of the silvery-white grains "reminds one of honey 

 and cream," says one who has been privileged to feast upon it, 

 and this characteristic is undoubtedly its outstanding recommen- 

 dation. We may add that, like its golden-hued twin, it will be a 

 great favorite with all garden owners, whether their gardens be 

 large or small, because of its delicious sugary flavor and milky 

 kernels. 



Price, pkt., 15c; J^ lb., 30c; lb., SOc; 2 lbs., 95c; 8 lbs:, $3.50; 

 transportation paid. 



132 5UGARSWEET (Henderson's) 



{See Color Plate, Page 21.) 

 Superlatively Sweet — -A Delicious Morsel 



This is one of the earliest varieties. The dainty snow-white 

 ears grow to a length of 5 or 6 inches, and each ear has an ample 

 stem or handle, which should be left on when cut, so that when 

 served at the table the ear will be more convenient to hold. 



The dwarf size of the stalks, which never attain a height of 

 more than 4 feet, enables the suburbanite to raise more corn on 

 the same space of ground. It is one of the very few varieties 

 that will thrive well in city back-yards- 



Price, pkt., 15c; ^ lb., 30c; lb.. SOc; 2 lbs., 95c; 8 .lbs., $3-S0; 

 transportation paid. 



134 WHIPPLES EARLY YELLOW 



The Best Large Early Yellow Variety 



For those who want an early yellow sweet corn with larger ears 

 than the Golden Bantam, Whipple's Early Yellow fills the bill 

 It is practically as early as Golden Bantam, but the ears are 1 2 

 to 14 rowed, and the quality is all that could be desired. The 

 plant itself is particularly vigorous and healthy. 



Price, pkt.. 10c; J^ lb., 2Sc; lb., 45c; 2 lbs.. 85; 8 lbs.. $2.75; 

 transportation paid. 



