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PEPPERS 
LARGE BELL OR RULE NOSE. An early 
variety and very popular for pickling. The 
scarlet fruits are about two inches in di- 
ameter and three inches long, with a blunt 
end. It is mild and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
50c; Ya lb., SI. 75. 
CRLMSON GL4NT. A large and very early 
variety and of sort of an oblong shape. 
Has a mild, thick flesh and is of a brilliant 
crimson color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 75c; Ya lb., 
$2.50. 
Rl'BY KING. The most popular variety 
for home and market garden. It is very 
productive, fruits up to six inches long and 
about four inches thick. Bright red in color 
with thick, sweet, mild flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
50c; Ya lb., $1.75. 
CHINESE GUM. The largest and sweet- 
est of all the mild Red Reppers. Plant 
short and stocky. Fruits of a square type 
and about five inches through each way. 
Rather late but bears very abundantly. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 75c; Ya lb., S2.50. 
CAYENNE (Long Red). Fruits are about 
four inches long, pendant curved and twist- 
ed, with a diameter of about % inch at the 
base. Hot and pungent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; 
Y-i lb., SI. 75. 
RED CHILI. A very hot late variety, simi- 
lar to Cayenne, about 1 Vfe inches long, and 
very prolific. Pkt., 5c; oz., 45c; Ya lb., SI. GO. 
SQUASHES 
HUBBARD WARTED. One of the best sell- 
ers on the market. It is large and very 
warty. Dark bronze green in color with 
f.esh an orange yellow color. Fine quality. 
Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 15c; Ya lb.. 45c; lb., S1.50. 
SI MMER CROOK NEC K . A large early 
summer variety. Very warty and of a deep 
orange color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 45c; 
lb.. S1.50. 
WHITE BUSH SCALLOP. Very early. Fruit 
flattened and scalloped on edges. Has a 
smooth surface and a cream-white color. 
Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 15c; Ya lb.. 45c; lb.. S1.50. 
DES MOINES SQUASH. "Table Queen." 
Vines are vigorous and very productive. 
Just the right size, averaging about 6 to S 
inches long and 4 to 6 inches in diameter. 
Color dark green, with sometimes a blotch 
of red at pointed end. Shell is hard and 
smooth, and ridged as shown in picture. 
Just wash it clean, cut in half, take out 
the seeds, bake twenty minutes and you will 
have the nicest squash you ever tasted. 
Splendid for pies. Ripens in the fall and 
keeps long as Hubbard. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 25c; 
Ya lb., 75c; lb., S2.50. 
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Table Queen or Des Moines Squash 
RHUBARB 
(One ounce will produce about 100 plants) 
Succeeds best in deep, rich soil. Sow in the spring in drills, cover one inch. Thin to 
six inches apart; transplant in the fall or spring to permanent beds three feet apart each 
vfcTORIA. The standard variety. Stalks are not so large as Ideal Mammoth, but are 
preferred by many on account of their more piquant and rich flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
Ya lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
