The Improved Mustards Have Lots of Leaf, and the Flavor is Distinctive 

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MUSTARD 



The greens, for which this quick growing plant is chiefly 

 raised, are fully as healthful and nourishing as spinach. Mustard 

 is related to turnip, and although the tops are much alike in 

 richness of flavor, mustard leaves are more tender, and the 

 stems are not so long and coarse. 



Seed may be sown from early spring to midsummer in rows 18 

 inches apart. Thin to 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows. The plants 

 are in condition for use as soon as the leaves are the size of one's 

 hand. Mustard runs to seed quickly, so that successive plant- 

 ings are necessary for a continuous supply. 



CHINESE The leaves of this variety are round and unfrilled, 

 rough in texture, and very dark green. They grow to a length 

 of 9 inches and are about 8 inches broad. A little slower 

 growing than the frilled varieties, but longer standing. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



FORDHOOK FANCY The plume-hke leaves of this variety 

 are closely curled and finely fringed. The medium yellowish- 

 green color and compact erect habit of growth lend a deco- 

 rative touch to the garden, and the tender quality and fine 

 flavor make it one of the most desirable for salads and 

 greens. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. 80c. 



FLORIDA BROAD LEAF This is a quick growing and very 

 productive variety which remains in condition for use a 

 long time. The leaves are rounded, very slightly crumpled, 

 unfrilled, and very large. They are medium light green 

 with a broad, pale green midrib. This variety has become 

 very popular in the past few years. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



MUSTARD SPINACH or TENDERGREEN Plants of rapid 

 and vigorous growth with comparatively narrow, spoon- 

 shaped leaves of dark green. It will stand longer than most 

 varieties without sending up seed stalks. This mustard is 

 recommended for the home garden as well as for shipping. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 30c; lb. 85c. 



SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED The leaves are large, light 

 green with a tinge of yellow, and much crimped and frilled 

 at the edges. The plant is upright or slightly spreading in 

 growth. This variety is valued in the South on account of 

 its vigorous growth, hardiness, and good quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



OKRA or GUMBO 



Okra is raised for its pods which are extensively used in 

 soups, stews, catsup and other relishes. They are at their best 

 when 1 to 3 inches long. It is commonly grown in the South 

 where it is very popular. Seed does not germinate well at cool 

 temperatures and planting should be delayed until the ground 

 is warm. Drop 4 or 5 seeds to the foot in rows about 2H feet 

 apart and cover about an inch deep. Thin to about IJ^ feet in 

 the row and keep thoroughly cultivated. 



DWARF LONG POD, GREEN This okra is especially 



adapted for home garden use because the pods remain in 



prime condition for cooking or canning until quite large. 



They are long, fluted, dark green, and of very good quality. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 80c. 



PERKIN'S MAMMOTH LONG POD This prolific and early 

 variety yields pods 4 or 5 inches long; they are slightly 

 corrugated, very tender, and of good quaUty. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 80c. 



WHITE VELVET A sort popular in the South. It is productive 

 of very large white pods that are smooth and tender until 

 nearly full size. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi 'b. 25c; lb. 80c. 



MUSHROOM 



Mushrooms can be 

 grown in cellars, in sheds, 

 in hotbeds, and sometimes 

 in the open air, the chief 

 essentials being uniform 

 degrees of temperature and 

 moisture. The necessary 

 cultural directions are pub- 

 lished in pamphlet form, a 

 copy of which we shall be 

 pleased to send on request. 



SPORE CULTURE (In 



bricks weighing about 

 1}4: pounds.) Our 

 spawn is produced 

 from the original spore 

 cultures under the new 

 French proc'ess, per- 

 mitting the indefinite 

 reproduction of the 

 variety selected. This 

 is distinctly the most 

 vigorous and prolific 

 spawn on the market. 

 We use stock of the 

 white variety which is 

 generally preferred. 

 Each brickissufficient 

 to spawn 8 to 10 

 square feet of bed. 



Per brick 45c, postpaid 

 in U. S. A. 



ONION 



No other vegetable, 

 probably, is used in so 

 many ways as the onion. 

 Raw or cooked, alone or 

 with other vegetables, it 

 is equally desirable. As an 

 appetizer it has no superi- 

 or, and many a favorite 

 dish would be tasteless 

 without it. 



A row or two of onions 

 in the home garden will 

 furnish a supply from mid- 

 summer to the following 

 spring. Onions are very 

 hardy, and the seeds will 

 germinate in cool weather. 



They can be safely planted just as soon as the soil can be pre- 

 pared. Shallow planting is advisable, J4 to H inch being about 

 right. When 2 or 3 inches tall, the young plants can be thinned to 

 prevent crowding. They may be thinned again when 6 or 8 

 inches tall, and the plants removed can be used as green onions. 

 After that, they can be pulled as needed, and those that are left 

 to become fully ripe can be stored for winter. 



RED VARIETIES 



RED WETHERSFIELD This is one of the oldest and best 

 known red onions. Even in poor soils it produces heavily, 

 and in the East it is extensively grown. The bulbs are large 

 and flat, but quite thick, with a deep purple-red skin. The 

 flesh is purplish-white and moderately fine grained, with a 

 rather strong but pleasant flavor. It is one of the best 

 keepers. Used for sets. 



Okra, White Velvet 



Wait Until After Corn Planting 



Time to Sow the Seed in 



Northern Gardens 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 



55c; lb. $1.75. 



