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MUSHROOM 
The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary commercial variety of 
a creamy white color with loose gills which underneath are of pinkish-red, changing to liver color. The mushroom produces 
“seed” or spores and there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken threads, called spawn, which is developed and 
preserved in horse manure, pressed in the form of bricks. Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or _some- 
times in the open air, the great essential being a uniform degree of temperature and moisture. Our space is too limited 
here to give the necessary cultural directions, but these are published 
in pamphlet form, a copy of which we will be pleased to send on 
request. 
SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. Produced from original 
spore cultures under the new French process which permits the 
indefinite reproduction of selected varieties. Positively the most 
vigorous and prolific spawn on the market. Our stock is of the 
white variety which is the sort generally preferred. Each brick is 
sufficient to spawn from 8 to 10 square feet of bed. Brick (about 
144 lbs.), postpaid 45c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.50. 
MUSTARD 
Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green leaves are 
used as a salad or cut and boiled like spinach. Sow as early in the 
spring as the ground will permit, in drills about eighteen inches apart, 
covering one-half inch deep. For succession, sow every few weeks till 
autumn. Water freely. In the south the seed may be sown in autumn 
and the plants used early in the spring as a salad and for greens. 
° ° The leaves are comparatively small and 
White English smooth, deeply cut or divided and of medium 
dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid growth and soon 
bolts to seed. The leaves, when young, are mild and tender. Seed Mustarp, Larce Smooty LEaveD 
light yellow and larger than that of other varieties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 
15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 60c. 
e The leaves are large, light green with tinge of yellow, much crimped and frilled at edges. 
Southern Giant Curled The plant is upright or slightly spreading in growth. This variety is highly esteemed in 
the south for the market as well as the home garden on account of its vigorous growth, hardiness and good quality. Seed small, 
reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
L S h L d An excellent sort with very large, light green, 
arge moot €aved plain or comparatively smooth leaves, borne 
well above the ground. The plant isof very quick growth, fairly upright 
when young, becoming somewhat spreading at maturity. This sort is pre- 
ferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than the rougher 
leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
° Plants rather tall and upright growing and 
Florida Broad Leaf produce considerably more leaf growth than 
other varieties The leaves are large, broad, comparatively smooth and have 
broad, distinct midrib. When cooked the leaves are of excellent quality. 
The variety is distinct in that it stays in condition without bolting to seed 
considerably longer than other sorts. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly 
black, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15e; 2 Oz. 20c; %4Lb. 25c; Lb, 80c. 
NASTURTIUM 
TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes called Indian Cress. Grown not only for 
ornament but the beautiful orange and yellow flowers and the foliage are 
used for garnishing. The young leaves or shoots are excellent for salads. 
The green seed pods are greatly esteemed by many for use in mixed pickles. 
Early in spring sow, preferably in rather light soil, in rows three feet apart 
and two inches apart in the row, covering one inch deep. When the young 
plants are about four inches high thin to six inches apart in the row. Vines 
can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15cs 
2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. (For other varieties of Nasturtium see page 79.) 
OKRA OR GUMBO 
The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, catsups, ete. Highly 
esteemed in thesouth. After danger of frost is past, the ground being warm 
and in good condition, plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart, cover- 
ing with about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When about three 
inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the row. Cultivate and keep 
free from weeds. The pods are in best condition for use when from one to 
three inches long. 
ege An extra early maturing variety. Very pro- 
Dwarf Green Prolific ductive. Plants are more dwarf in habit of 
growth than those of other varieties. Pods short, deep green, SEY cor- 
mupated: tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c;Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; 
e Ce. 
This isa sturdy, dwarf growing variety, and 
Dwarf Long Pod, Green is quite early and productive. The poda are 
long, fluted or corrugated, and are attractive dark green in color. They remain 
in condition for cooking until quite large. This variety is a very good one for 
the home garden and is of the type most used for canning. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. : q 
Whi Vv. ] The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early 
ite Velvet maturing and very productive. The pods are white, long, 
smooth and are tender until nearly full sized. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Y Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. | 
ee) This variety is about three feet 
Perkins Mammoth Long Pod high, very early and productive. 
The pods are deep green, very long, slender, slightly corrugated, very tender 
and of good quality. Thisisa desirable market as well as home garden sort, 
Oxra, Wuitr VELVET Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
