W. F. Allen's Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. 



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SCARLET GLOBE. — One of the very best forc- 

 ing varieties. It will bear forcing without becoming 

 pithy in character or suffering injury to its flavor. Its 

 attractive shape is shown in the illustration. Its color 

 Is rich scarlet, which has a small top, and is in all 

 respects a high-grade radish. The very best early 

 market variety. Pkt.. 5c. : oz., 10c. ; quarter lb.. 20c. ; 

 lb.. 50c. 



KALE. 



Early Scarlet Globe Radish. 



CALIFORNIA WHITE WINTER,— Grown 

 extensively in California : 8 to 21 inches long and 2 to 

 3 inches in diameter. White, solid and of good qual- 

 ity. Pkt., 5c: oz. 10c: quarter lb.. 20c: lb., 50c. 



SALSIFY. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLANDS.— This 

 is an improved type of the largest and most profitable 

 salsify now in cultivation ; roots large and heavier 

 than the old long white, which I have discarded. This 

 is better and more agreeable flavor. Pkt., 5c. : oz.. 10c. ; 

 quarter lb., 30c. : lb.. $1.00. 



DWARF SIBERIAN.— Of strong dwarf growth, 

 with large, broad, grayish green leaves which are only 

 slightly curled at the edges. Extremely hardy. Pkt., 

 5c. ; oz., 10c : quarter lb., 25c ; lb., 75c. 



TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH.— Grows 



about two feet high with an abundance of dark green 

 leaves which are very much curled and wrinkled. So 

 hardy as to be able to stand the winters of the Middle 

 States without protection. Pkt. 5c ; oz., 10c : quarter 

 lb., 30c : lb.. 80c 



MUSTARD. 



NEW CHINESE. — Large, crimped leaves, tender 

 and delicious when cooked like spinach. Pkt. 5c ; oz., 

 10c. ; quarter lb., 25c ; lb., 75c 



OSTRICH PLUME. — This new variety origin- 

 inated in the South and is one of the most desirable in 

 cultivation. It is of superior flavor and very popular 

 wherever grown. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c : quarter lb.. 25c ; 

 lb., 75c 



SPINACH. 



GIANT CRUMPLED LEAF. OR SAVOY — 



An exceedingly popular variety : very hardy and stands 

 shipment well. One of the best market varieties ; pro- 

 ductive, hardy, tender and well-flavored. Pkt. 5c ; 

 oz., 10c : quarter lb., 15c : lb.. 35c 



NEW ROUND THICK LEAF NORFOLK. 



The best for fall sowing, as well as early spring; 

 handsome, dark green color, producing more curled 

 thick leaves than any other : it is a heavy yielder and 

 remains firm and bright a long time after gathering. 

 The best and most profitable variety to grow for mar- 

 ket. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c : quarter lb., 15c : lb.. 35c 





SQUASH. 



TRUE HUBBARD — 



Undoubtedly the most popular 

 of all winter varieties and the 

 most largely grown of the late 

 sorts. It is of large size, often 

 weighing 12 to 25 lbs. Color 

 bluish-green : flesh fine-grained, 

 dry and excellent flavor. Pkt.. 

 5c ; oz., 10c : quarter lb.. 25c : 

 lb., 75c 



GOLDEN HUBBARD. 



A sport of the True Hubbard. 

 Shape same as its parent, but 

 It is earlier and more produc- 

 tive ; color of skin deep yellow 

 or orange red : flesh richer in 

 color than the Hubbard and of 

 equal quality ; fine-grained and 

 sweet. An excellent table va- 

 riety and a splendid keeper. 

 Pkt 5c. ; oz., 10c. : quarter lb.. 

 25c ; lb., 75c 



GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKED NECK — 



One of the best of the summer varieties : of dwarf 

 bushy habit, and very productive : the skin is yellow, 

 flesh is dry and of a most agreeable flavor. It is, in 

 fact the most highl yesteemed of all the summer varie- 

 ties. Pkt., 5c : oz.. 10c : quarter lb., 20c : lb., 60c 



YELLOW BUSH OR GOLDEN CUSTARD. 



This excellent variety is sometimes called Mammoth 

 Yellow Bush on account of its great size. The color 

 is rich golden yellow : its table qualities are excellent. 

 Pkt.. 5c : oz.. 10c : quarter lb., 25c : lb.. 75c 



SQUASH. GOLDEN HUBBARD. 



EARLY WHITE BUSH— Similar to Golden 

 Custard, except that it is white instead of yellow. 

 Some prefer this variety. Pkt.. 5c : oz., 10c : quarter 

 lb., 25c : lb.. 75c 



BOSTON MARROW.— This is an excellent pie 

 squash and a good keeping variety : flesh yellow, rich 

 and sweet. Popular for autumn and winter use. Pkt.. 

 5c : oz., 10c ; quarter lb., 25c : lb., 75c. 



MAMMOTH WHALE.— Often grows three feet 

 long, sometimes weighing 100 lbs. Slate colored, pro- 

 lific ; flesh orange color and solid. Quality good and 

 keeps well. Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 15c; quarter lb. 40c: lb., 

 $1.25. 



TOMATOES. 



CHALK'S EARLY JEWEL.— Fruits uniformly 

 large, thick through, more solid, and finer quality than 

 many of the early varieties. Average well-grown fruits 

 are from 2 to 2i£ inches thick and 2*4 to 3 inches in 

 diameter, which is large enough for market varieties. 

 The plant Is very productive and one of the most profit- 

 able to grow for main crop or for early market. Ripens 

 only a few days after Earliana. Pkt., 5c : oz. 25c. : 

 quarter H>., 75c : lb.. $2.50. 



SPARK'S EARLIANA.— Probably the most 

 largely grown of all the extra early varieties. Plants 

 are quite hardy, rather slender, open branches which 

 are well set with frnit. nearly all of whick ripens 

 evenly early in the season. If you want extra early 

 tomatoes, plant Earlianh. Our strain of seed is of the 

 verv best. Pkt.. 5c : oz.. 25c : quarter lb. 75c : lb.. 

 $2.50. 



