VEGETABLE SEEDS THAT SUCCEED 
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HOW and WHEN TO PLANT 
HOME-GARDEN VEGETABLES 
Quantity Dates for Sowing in Vicinit 
KIND OF required SE Wetee eres D.C us Seeds or Plants} Distance Apart Distance Depth to Days to Mature 
VEGETABLE for a family For 50-ft. Row in Rows Rows Apart Sow Seed 
of 3 to 5 Under Glass Open Ground 
Asparagus Roots.....| 60 April 50 roots 1 ft. 3 ft. 1-2 years 
Asparagus Seed . a 2 oz. April and May 1 oz. lin. 3-4 years 
Beans, Bush. Rate 1 lb. April to Aug. VY lb. 3 ins. 2 ft. 1-2 ins. 45— 75 days 
Beans, Bush Lima... VY, |b. April to July Vy Ib. 4 ins. 2 ft. 2 ims. 60-— 90 days 
Beans, Pole VY, lb. April to June Vy lb. 4 ft. 4 ft. 2 ins. 65-100 days 
Beans, Pole Lima... .. 1 lb. April to June Vy |b. 4 ft. 4 ft. 2 ins. 70— 90 days 
Beets, Early \, oz. March April to June 1 oz. 3-4 ins 15-18 ins VY in. 50— 75 days 
Beets, Late Y, oz. June to Aug. 1 oz. 3—4 ins 15-18 ins lin. 75-100 days 
Brussels Sprouts. 1 pkt. April to July 1 pkt. 2 ft. 2 ft. VY in. 100-140 days 
Cabbage, Early.......| 1 pkt. February April 1 pkt. 18-24 ins 2 ft. Yin. 80-100 days 
Cabbage, Late....... 1 pkt. May to July 1 pkt. 18-24 ins 2-3 ft VY in. 120-180 days 
Carrots, Early........ 1 pkt. March April and May Vy oz. 2-3 ins 12 ins 1 in. 60-— 80 days 
Carrots, Late......... 1 pkt. May to July Y oz. 2-3 ins 12 ins Vp in. 100-120 days 
Cauliflower, Early .... 1 pkt. February April 1 pkt. 2 ft. Dee Vf in. 90-115 days 
Cauliflower, Late. .... 1 pkt. May and June 1 pkt. 2 ft. 2 ft. VY in. 100-140 days 
Celery....... 5a 1 pkt. February April and May 1 pkt. 6 ins 3-5 ft 4-14 in 115-135 days 
Celeriacit ee ce 1 pkt. April and May 1 pkt. 6 ins 3 ft. 4, in. 100-150 days 
Corn, Early.......... 1 pkt. May 1, |b. 3 ft. 3-4 ft 1 in. 60— 80 days 
Corn, Main-crop ..... 1 pkt. May to July VY |b. 4 ft. 4 ft. 1 in. 80-100 days 
Corn Salad i on 1 pkt. April and May 34 o2. 6 ins. 12 ins. Y, in. 45— 60 days 
pucumiBers.. ea |e op kt; May to July 1 pkt. 4-6 ft 4-6 ft 1 in. 50— 70 days 
Eggplant. . 1 pkt. March ; 1 pkt. 18 ins 2 ft. Yg in. 110-120 days 
Endive . Se 1 pkt. February April to Aug. 1 pkt. 12 ins 18 ins VY in. 75-100 days 
Kale, for spring use. aH 1 pkt. Aug. and Sept. 1 pkt. 2 ft. 21, ft ly in. 55— 65 days 
Kale, for fall use . 1 pkt. June to July 1 pkt. 2 ft. 21, ft ly) in. 55— 05 days 
Kohlrabi. 1 pkt. April to July 1 pkt. 5 ins. 15 ins. Vf in. 50— 60 days 
Lettuce 2 pkts February April to Aug. 1 pkt. 12 ins. 12-15 ins 14-1, in 45— 80 days 
Leek.. 1 pkt. February April and May Vy oz. 6 ins. 12 ins. 1-1 in 120-150 days 
Melons, “Musk . 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 4-6 ft. 4-6 ft. 1-1 in 90-120 days 
Melons, Water. 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 8-10 ft 8-10 ft. Y—-1 in 100-125 days 
kra.. 1 pkt. May and June Vy oz. 10 ins. 3 ft. lin. 55— 60 days 
Onion Seed.. 1 pkt. February April and May 1 pkt. 2-3 ins 12-15 ins \ in. 95-120 days 
Onion Sets 1 Ib. April and May 1 qt. 3 ins. 1 ft. 1 in. 60— 75 days 
Parsley.. 1 pkt. April and May VY oz. 4-6 ins 1 ft. Vp in. 65- 90 days 
Parsnip 1 pkt. April 1 pkt. 3-6 ins 15-18 ins Y—-1 in 100-150 days 
Peas (emooth) = Early . VY |b. March to May 1 lb. 2 ins. 3 ft. 2 ins. 50— 65 days 
Peas sprinkled Des 1 Ib. April and May 1 Ib. 2 ins. 3 ft. 2-3 ins 50- 75 days 
Peppers .. 5 1 pkt. March é 1 pkt. 15-18 ins 2-3 ft Y in. 100-130 days 
Potatoes... 1 pk. April to July Vy pk. 14 ins. 3 ft. 3—4 ins 60— 90 days 
Pumpkin . 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 8-10 ft 8-10 ft 1 in. 100-130 days 
Radish, Early .. 2 pkts March April to Sept. VW oz. 1-2 ins 12 ins. Yin 25— 50 days 
Radish, Winter... 1 pkt. July and Aug. Vy, oz. 3-4 ins 12 ins. 1%, in 25- 50 days 
Salsify. . BG 1 pkt. April and May 3/4 02. 4-6 ins 15-18 ins lin 125-130 days 
Spinach . | 1 pkt. April to Sept. Vp oz. 4 ins. 12-18 ins 1 in 40- 55 days 
Squash, Summer. 1 pkt. May to July 1 pkt. 4-6 ft. 4-6 ft. Y,-1 in 50-— 65 days 
Squash, Winter . 1 pkt. May to June 1 pkt. 8-10 ft 8-10 ft lin 60-110 days 
Swiss Chard. 1 pkt. - April to June 3/4, 072. 6 ins. 15-18 ins Yin 50— 60 days 
Tomato. 1 pkt. Feb. and April June 1 pkt 3 ft. 3 ft. \, in 100-120 days 
Turnips, Early. 1 pkt. April and May Vp Oz 4 ins. 15 ins Vp in 40— 75 days 
Turnips, Late. 1 pkt. July to Sept. 1, oz 4 ins. 15 ins Yin 40— 75 days 
Rutabaga. . 1 pkt. March June and July Vn oz 8-10 ins 2 ft. Yin 70-— 90 days 
One ounce to 50 feet of drill; B E A | S 
about 4 pounds to the acre Every garden, large or small, must have Beans, which are among 
Corres Sowlin: Apulan. drills about the finest of all vegetables. They are filled with flavor and health- 
1 foot apart and 1inchdeep. Keep cultivated 
and transplant to permanent bed when a 
year old, following structions under 
Asparagus Roots. 
167. Mary Washington. A rust-resistant 
variety with mammoth shoots of tempting 
color and outstanding quality. A heavy 
producer. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; Mlb. 90c., 
postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
Cutture. Plant in spring, after March 15, in rows 3 feet apart. 
The beds should be dug 18 inches deep. Place several inches of ma- 
nure in the bottom of the trench and cover with 3 to 4 inches of 
clean rich soil. 
Mary Washington. 2-yr. roots, 25, $1.50; 100, $3.75, postpaid. 
One ounce will produce 
ARTICHOK about 500 plants 
Cutture. Sow seeds in January in the greenhouse or in hotbeds 
in March. Transplant, when large enough, in rows 3 feet apart, 
giving vitamins and furnish the best of food when fresh, canned, or 
dried. Pick Green-podded and Wax Beans early and often for heavy 
crops. 
Curture. Plant about May 1 if soil is warm and dry, tm rows 
21 to 3 feet apart, dropping the Beans 3 inches apart in the drills 
and covering not more than 2 inches deep. Soil should be well pre- 
pared. Give frequent but shallow cultivation. Sow every 2 weeks 
for a succession. 
Green-podded Bush Beans 
One pound will plant 100 feet of drill; 
peck weighs 15 pounds, a bushel 60 pounds. 
570. Commodore. (58 days.) (Bush Kentucky Wonder.) Pods 744 
to 81% inches, long, round, stringless, dark green in color. Finest 
flavor and quality. Pkt. 20c.; Ib. 85c.; 2 Ibs. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $3.25, 
postpaid. 
Lb. 65c.; 2 Ibs. $1.20; 5 Ibs. $2.75, not postpaid. 
578. Contender. (54 days.) Resistant to common Bean mosaic 
and powdery mildew. Plant ts heavy yielding, moderately vigor- 
ous, hardy under adverse conditions. Pods 6 to 7 inches long, 
oval, stringless and tender. Pkt. 15c.; Ib. 75c.; 2 Ibs. $1.25; 5 Ibs. 
$2.65, postpaid. 
Lb. 55c.; 2 Ibs. 95c.; 5 Ibs. $2.10, not postpaid. 
539. Dwarf Horticultural (Taylor Long-Podded). 
70 pounds, an acre. A 
(54 days.) Pods 
2 feet in the row, Cultivate when growing’ freely, and protect the | ae neon ese ee rea an owl 
plants in winter by taking them into a cellar or in a coldframe. lent pod and green shelled Bean. Pkt. 15c.; Ib. 75c.; 2 Ibs. $1.30; 
248. Green Globe. Pkt. 15c.; Voz. 75c.; oz. $1.35; Mlb. $3.00, 5 Ibs. $2.75, postpaid. 2 
postpaid. Lb. 55c.; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.25, not postpaid. 
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