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Gypsy or Georgia Rattlesnake 



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m. u t. This variety, introduced by us in 1894, is much used for shipping as well as for the home garden. The vines are 

 OWeet Heart vigorous and very productive, ripening their fruit evenly. The fruits are of largest size, oval and very heavy. 



The rind is thin but hrm. The color is very light green, very slightly veined with a little darlter shade. The flesh is bright red, 

 firm but very tender and sweet. The fruit remains in good condition a long time after ripening. Seed black. Our stock 

 will be found very uniform in shape, size and color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb- 25c; Lb. 75c. 



^-, ^-, . One of the 



(jypsy or oeorgia largest 



Ra{-t1oenalr<^ ^"d '^^st known 

 I\a.I.uet>nd.H.C home garden and 



shipping sorts, especially in the 



south. The fruits are very long, of 



light green color, distinctly striped 



and blotched with a darker shade. 



The flesh is bright scarlet, very sweet 



and tender. Tlie vines are large and 



vigorous. Seed nearly white. Pkt.5c; 



Oz.l0c;2Oz.l5c;y4Lb.25c;Lb.75c. 



•Ti . 1 A southern variety of 



1 riUmpn strong vigorous growth, 

 used largely for shipping. Fruits 

 of largest size, nearly round, dark 

 green, sometimes indistinctly 

 striped with a lighter shade and 

 has a thin and firm rind which 

 makes it an excellent shipper. Flesh 

 bright red and of good quality. 

 Seed black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



fy. The fruits are medium 



(citron sized, uniformly round and 



are used only for preserves or 



pickles. The color is dark green, distinctly striped and marbled with light green. The flesh is white and solid but not at all 



suitable for eating raw. Seed red. The fruits mature late in the fall and in this condition can be kept a long time. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 



IVfl I^HRClf^lVI '^^^ Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are numerous varieties. Wehandle the ordinary 

 '■^^\J*J»- AlVV-rV^iTA 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 sometimes 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 book or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, for 35c., a book con- 

 taining very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms. {See list inside of back cover) 

 PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. By a newly discovered process of selection and 

 grafting, the spawn is scientifically propagated so that large, vigorous and finely flavored 

 mushrooms are reproduced. The sort we offer is earlier, more productive and a marked 

 improvement on wdld spawn, either French or English. Brick (about i]4 lbs.), postpaid 35c; 

 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.00 



jVyif TQ'i A 1? r\ Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green leaves are used 



i~M.KJKJ i. T'\.M.\.L/ 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. 



«Ti •- p !• L The leaves are comparatively small and smooth, deeply cut or divided 



W lllte E^ngllSn 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 light yellow and 



larger than that of other varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; V4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



C .1 />■ • J. /"• I J The leaves are large, light green with tinge of yellow, much 



OOUtnern Ciiant L^urled crimped and frlUed at edges. 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



1 Q ,1 I 1 An excellent sort with very large, light green, plain or com- 



Large ■SmOOtn l-ieavecl paratlvely smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. The 



plant Is of very quick growth, fairly upright when young becoming somewhat spreading at 



maturity. This sort is preferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than 



the rougher leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 15c: V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



N A^TI IRTII IM TALL MIXED GARDEN, 

 i^^^'-' * »-»IV 1 I V^lVl not onlv for ornament bni 



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. The vines can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 20z. 15c; V4, Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. For other varieties of Nasturtium see page 79. 



Okra, White Velvet 



IIIl P A OR flf T1\/IRI^ The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, cat- 

 ^>-'*^*^'^ v-rix V»V<»iTllJV^ sups, etc. Highly esteemed in the south. After 

 danger of frost is past, the ground bein^ warm and in good condition, plant in rows about 

 two and one-half feet apart, covering 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. 

 ■iiyi •■ -tT I . The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early maturing and 

 W lllte V elVet very productive. The pods are white, long, smooth and are tender until 

 nearly full sized. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



P<».lr:no' 1V/l^n,n,.o,4-U I «»,„ P«4 This Variety is about three feet high, very early and 



I^erKinS IVlammOtn L.Ong r^Od productive. The pods are deep green, very long, 

 slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quality This is a tlesirable market as 

 well as home garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. ISc; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



|-k r IX/U'i. The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very productive. 



L'Warr W nite The pods are of medium length, greenish white, quite thick, slightly cor- 

 rugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



