MUSHROOM 
SPAWN 
AMERICAN SPORE CULTURE (Creamy 
White) It is now possible to reproduce mush- 
rooms from individual specimens, applying the 
same principles as used in the selection of other 
plants. The American spore culture Spawn we 
offer is made from spores taken from creamy-white 
specimens of good form and great substance, and 
it may be relied on to produce a similar crop. The 
most vigorous and prolific spawn on the market. 
(See engraving.) (Buyer pays transit on Mushroom 
Spawn.) Bricks weigh from 1 to 11% lbs. each. 
Price, per brick 40c., 50 bricks $15.50, 100 bricks 
$30.00. (Our leaflet, “‘ Mushroom Culture,”’ free.) 
PURE CULTURE BOTTLE SPAWN white) MUSTARD SPINACH ‘Sometimes offered as Ten- 
We offer this brand of Mushroom Spawn _ because dergreen. This new quick growing vegetable is of 
it is now used very successfully by large growers. : Japanese origin ready for cutting 25 to 30 days from 
As its name indicates, this spawn is made in bottles sowing; withstands summer heat and also resistant to 
under absolutely sterile conditions, so cold and insect pests. The leaves are large 
that spores of other fungi, many of them 
poisonous, insect eggs, weed seeds and 
all other extraneous matter 
is excluded. One carton of 
this spawn equals 5 bricks of 
ordinary spawn and _ will 
spawn an area of about 40 
square feet. We include full 
instructions with the spawn. 
oblong dark green color, with a small center 
rib, prepared for the table same as Spinach. 
A continuous supply may be produced 
throughout the entire season by suc- 
cessive sowings, because it flourishes 
during hot weather—when ordinary 
Spinach will not grow—as well as 
during the moderate periods. 
This should prove a money maker 
especially where a local trade or 
roadside stand will serve as an out- 
let, as it possesses great food and 
tonic values. (See engraving.) 
Price, oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 20c., Ib. 60c., 
10 Ib. lots @ 55e. Ib. 
OKRA OR GUMBO 
LONG GREEN Long, slender, pale 
Ni USTAR D green pods, very tender. (See en- 
graving.) 
Price, oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 20c., Ib. 60c. 
Price per Carton, $1.25, 
5 Cartons $5.50, 
10 Cartons $10.50. 
Purchaser pays transportation 
charges. If wanted by Parcel 
Post, send postage according 
to zone rates. Packed weight 
of one Carton is 1 1b. 
Used very extensively in the South as greens. 
FLORIDA BROAD LEAVED A quick-grow- 
ing variety with large leaves slightly crum- 
pled, but not frilled. Very prolific, and re- 
mains in condition for use a long time before 
bolting to seed. It has become very popular, 
especially in the southern states where Mus- 
tards are mostly used. 
Price, oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 20c., Ib. 60c. 
DWARF PROLIFIC Of 
dwarf, stocky growth, 
very early and prolific. 
Price, oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 20c., 
Ib. 60c. 
WHITE VELVET Large, 
round, smooth pods; nev- 
er ridged. The most 
attractive and tender 
variety of the popular 
Southern Gumbo. The 
greenish white pods are 
produced in great abund- 
FORDHOOK FANCY Excellent variety for 
the South, strong grower. Color, dark green. 
(See engraving.) 
Price, oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 20c., Ib. 60c., 10 Ibs. @ 
55c. Ib., 25 Ib. lots @ 50c. Ib. 
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED The favorite 
variety for greens in the South. oe 
Price, oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 25c., Ib. 60c., 10 Ib. lots Price, oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 20c., 
@ 55ce. Ib., 25 Ib. lots @ 50c. Ib. Ib. 60c. LONG GREEN OKRA 
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Diversification of crops produces a steady income. Mushrooms are easily produced during the winter months. 
