NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLE SEEDS 



602 Parsley— Dreer's Exhibition 



This new Parsley is bound to become extremely popular as it 

 combines attractive appearance with the finest qualities of a culi- 

 nary herb. The compact plants are just one solid mass of finely 

 divided and curled leaves of a most pleasing rich and bright deep 

 green color. The finely cut foliage resembles a bunch of moss and 

 it may well be grown as an edge to the flower border on account of 

 its ornamental form. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 75c; lb. $2.25. 



611 Parsnip— Short Thick 



Many gardeners find that harvesting the long Parsnips is quite 

 a task particularly when grown on heavy soil and this new half- 

 dwarf white variety is therefore bound to become very popular. 

 The roots grow 6 to 7 inches in length tapering from a broad 

 shoulder to a fine tap root. It has a deeply set crown and matures 

 very early. Beautiful, white, sweet flesh which is tender and 

 palatable. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; J lb. 40c; lb. SI. 25. 



677 Pea — Mammoth Pod — Extra-Early 



An extra-early variety with large and smooth seeds. May be 

 sown as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared. A 

 great favorite because it is a heavy producer with vines which grow 

 3 feet high being loaded with pods measuring 3j to 4 inches in 

 length. The large bright green peas have a sweet and delicate 

 flavor. Pkt. 10c; J lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.75. 



711 Pepper — California Wonder 



A late Pepper most popular in all parts of the country. The 

 sturdy upright plants bear from 6 to 8 smooth, blocky, deep crimson 

 fruits each. They measure 41 inches in length and 4 inches across. 

 The most outstanding feature of the fruits is the remarkable thick- 

 ness of their walls. Pkt. 15c; J oz. 35c; oz. 60c; j lb. $1.75. 



Philadelphia Bush Pumpkin 



758 Pumpkin — Philadelphia Bush 



This new Pumpkin should be of the greatest interest to all those 

 who have vegetable gardens of limited size. Being of bush form 

 it is well suited to the smaller garden because it requires no more 

 room than a good-sized Tomato plant. The rounded fruits have a 

 dark green skin which turns a deep orange-yellow. The deep yel- 

 low flesh is dry and has a sweet flavor. Splendid for pies, baking, 

 etc. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; i lb. 95c. 



849 Spinach 

 Bloomsdale Long-Standing Savoy 



An early, hardy Spinach with dark glossy green leaves which are 

 heavily crumpled and savoyed. It combines all the good qualities 

 of the best savoy strains with remarkable long-standing properties. 

 Will remain in perfect condition 2 weeks longer than other savoy 

 strains. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 25c; lb. 60c. 



784 Radish— Glowing Ball 



We recommend this new variety most highly as we are sure that 

 the attractive, perfectly round, brilliant orange-scarlet radishes 

 will appeal to every gardener. The flesh beneath the thin skin is a 

 crisp icy white of a snappy and refreshing flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 i lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



770 Radish— Cardinal Globe 



Few other Radishes exhibit such remarkable uniformity in shape, 

 size, and quality. Produces perfectly round globes within 30 days 

 after sowing. Has brilliant cardinal red skin and pure white flesh 

 of icy brittleness and a snappy flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 50c; 

 lb. $1.50. 



Viking Spinach 



857 Spinach — ^Viking 



In this new Spinach we have a wonderful combination of the 

 long-standing qualities of King of Denmark with the heavy yield of 

 Thick-Leaved or Viroflay. Though thick leaved it will cook ex- 

 ceptionally tender and it also is easily washed clean of sand or 

 soil in preparation for the table. The plants are very large and 

 most attractive for the color of the leaves is a beautiful dark green. 

 This color is well retained after cooking which gives it a most ap- 

 petizing appeal when served. Viking is a most profitable new 

 Spinach for the home gardener. Pkt. lOc; oz. 15c; \ lb. 35c; 

 lb. $1.00. 



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Italian Canner Tomato 



915 Tomato — Italian Czmner 



A very distinct variety bearing an enormous crop of medium- 

 sized bright red fruits of a distinct oblong shape. The interior of 

 the fruits is solid and pulpy. Splendid for salads, cooking, and 

 canning whole. Pkt. 15c; § oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 



926 Tomato— Marhio 



Attractive round fruits with a beautiful thin bright pink skin 

 and bright pink flesh. Solid and juicy. A productive variety 

 showing the same wilt-resistant quality as Marglobe. Pkt. 10c; 

 i oz. 30c; oz. 50c; i lb. $1.50. 



These new and improved varieties will give vegetables of choicest quality 



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