" Stokes* Catalog, 1Q17 Market-Growers Edition 



S. S. Ruby Giant Pepper is a splendid table variety 



Chinese Giant Pepper 



PEPPERS 



All the Pepper seed we offer this year has been grown under our own supervision and we know that its quality is superb 

 The 1916 crop has not been a good one and the supply is short. Therefore, prices must be somewhat higher than normal on this 

 item. The varieties offered below are selected from a much longer list which has been carried by us in the past. 



Culture. — Sow the seed in a hotbed in March and transplant when the soil outside is sufficiently warm, in rows 2J4 feet apart 

 and 18 inches apart in the row. 



One ounce of seed will sow 300 feet of drill and make approximately 1,500 plants 



830 S. S. Ruby Giant 



This choice "Standard" Pepper grows to a very large size, 

 averaging 4 to A l /2 inches long, by l>Y<i to 4 inches wide at the 

 thick end. The fruits are quite early, very handsome in shape, 

 sometimes growing fully as large as the Chinese Giant, but of a 

 very much better shape. It is a cross between the Chinese Giant 

 and the Ruby King, hence its name. The flesh is mild and 

 sweet and beautiful deep green when young, brilliant red when 

 ripened. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., y 4 \b. $1.25, lb. $4. 



832 Chinese Giant 



This is the Jumbo of the Pepper family. Our strain of Chinese 

 Giant has been very carefully selected for a series of years, and 

 will grow smooth and handsome, usually divided into four lobes, 

 indented at the blossom end. The flesh is thick and mild and a 

 beautiful dark green. It is the latest of all Peppers in maturing. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., l/ 4 lb. $1.50, lb. $5. 



838 Long Red Cayenne 



This is a hot one, having a long, cylindrical, twisted and 

 pointed pod about 4 inches long. Deep green when the Pepper is 

 young, bright "red when ripe; very strong and pungent flesh. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., y 4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4. 



834 Ruby King 



This is the most popular Pepper of its class, being a much more 

 desirable sort than the Bell, or Bull Nose. The plants grow about 

 2 feet high, and bear a fine crop of handsome scarlet fruits. 

 These grow 3 to 6 inches in length, about 3 inches through. The 

 flesh is quite thick, sweet and so mild that the Peppers may be 

 eaten from the hand like an apple. It is especially fine for man- 

 goes. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., l/ 4 lb. $1.50, lb. $5. 



835 Neapolitan 



This is the earliest of the large, mild red Peppers and the most 

 productive of all. From seed started in February, plants set out 

 the latter part of May, the fruit may be picked the latter part of 

 June. The skin and flesh are bright red, of fine flavor, sweet, very 

 mild and tender. They carry well and keep in prime condition a 

 long time. For market-gardeners and pickling establishments, the 

 Neapolitan is particularly recommended. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 

 cts., V 4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4. 



8 4o Red Chili 



This produces a small, bright red, very hot Pepper, maturing 

 late; pods about 2 inches long, 13^ inches in diameter at the 

 base, tapering to a sharp point. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 

 V 4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4. 



COME AND SEE OUR PEPPER TRIALS ON WINDERMOOR NEXT AUGUST 



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