>MAY:S northern crown seeps best for ALi^UMES^g 



CALHOUN. 



Swedish -Pumpa. Spanish— Calabaza. German— Kurbis. French— Courge. 



CULTURE — Pumpkins may be planted in the middle of spring among corn or in the field or gar- 

 den in hills S to 10 feet apart each way, four seeds in a hill. In all other respects they are 

 given the same ctjlti-pation as melons and cucumbers, but care should be taken to avoid planting 

 them near other vines. In growing the French Prize, make the ground as rich as possible ana 

 top dress the hill with well rotted manure, and if possible give the plants plenty of water during 

 the dry season. This will assist in the growth grcatlv. 



Prices quoted on Pumpkin Seed include the prepayment of postag:e by us. If wanted by ex- 

 press or Ireight at purchaser's expense, deduct lo cents per pound, i ounce to 30 or 50 hills. 



FRENCH PRIZE, 



CALHOUN— (See Cut.) One of the choicest varie- 

 ties that can be grown for private use. The 

 outside color is a creainy bjrown, the inside a 

 deep salmon yellow; the flesh is very thick and 

 fine grained, the seed cavity verv small. It 

 cooks yellow and makes pies of a high, rich color 

 and of the finest quality. This variety is entire- 

 ly fixed in its character, every specimen being 

 uniform in shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1-4 lb, 20c, 

 lb. 05c. 



CONNECTICUT FIELD— (See Cut.) A standard 

 round, yellow field sort, valuable as a stock 

 food. A sure cropper and a good keeper; adapt- 

 ed to grow in corn fields. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1-4 lb 

 15c, lb. 40c. ID lbs. or over, 2sc per lb. by express 

 or freight. » f k j y 



CASHAW— (See Cttt.) Very popular in the 

 Southern states. In shape it is long and 

 with a crooked neck; color yellow. The 

 flesh is very solid, fine grained and sweet. 

 Pkt. sc oz. IOC, 1-4 lb 20c, lb. 6sc. 

 ETAMPES, RED— A perfect giant, often 

 growing to weigh from 100 to 150 

 pounds. Flesh thick, bright red, and of 

 fair quality for a pumpkin attaining such 

 a size. Pkt. 5c. oz. 15c, 1-4 lb. 40c, 

 lb. $1.40. 



FRENCH PRIZE— C^ee Cut.) A giant va- 

 riety introduced in this country from 

 France. Just the variety to grow if you 

 want to take the First Prize at your 

 County or State Fair this coming sea- 

 son. It grows to an enormous size, sin- 

 gle specimens Iraving been known to 

 weigh nearly 300 ponnds. Although it 

 attains such a large size, the flesh remains 

 tender, thick at)^^..,,gweet. We have ob= 

 tained our .seed direct from large growers 

 and are headquarters for it in America. 

 Thousands of packets sold last season. 

 Order early if you want, to try this giant 

 pumpkin, Pkt. loc, oz. 20c, i°4 lb. 40c, 

 lb. $1 25. 



GOLDEN OBLONG— Of late introduction 

 and acknowledged to be one of, the very 

 finest varieties for general cultivation. 

 The pumpkins are of good size, usually 

 growing 18 to 20 inches in length. Skin 

 is golden orange color, quite thin, but ex- 

 ceedingly tough and therefore desirable 

 for keeping purposes. Before the pump- 

 kins are fullj' matured they are of a rich 

 deep green shade, changing as they ripeq. 

 Flesh firm, solid, sweet and of a creamy 

 light yellow. Vines are vigorous in 

 growth and wonderfully prolific. Pkt. sc, 

 oz. IOC, i°4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c. 



JAPANESE PIE— (See Cut.) This valuable 

 variety comes to tis from Japan. The flesh 

 is very thick, of a rich salmon color, fine 

 grained, dry and sweet, seed cavity small. 

 Of-medium size, early; very prodnctr'^e atid a 

 good keeper. Valued as a pie or cooking 

 pumpkin. Pkt. 5c, oz loc, 1=4 lb. 2sc, lb. 85c 

 KING OF THE FIELD— (May's.) This is a 

 greatly improved field variety, which is par- 

 ticularly desirable for stock feeding. It at- 

 tains a good size, the flesh is fine grained, a 

 rich yellow and of splendid quality. It is a 

 wonderfully productive sort, onr selected seed 

 giving about 50 per cent larger vield per acre 

 than any other stock feeding pumjjkin we 

 have ever grown. Pkt. sc. oz. loe, 1-4 lb. isc, 

 lb. soc. 



LARGE CHEESE OR KENTUCKY FIELD— (See 

 Cut.) Very productive; fruit flattened; skin 

 mottled light green and yellow, changing to 

 rich cream color. Pkt. 5c, oz. loc, 1-4 lb. isc, 

 lb.*40C. 



HAriMOTH KINO- Fruits grow to enormous 

 size, sometimes reaching 2 feet or more in 

 diameter and from 100 to 200 pounds in 

 weight. Salmon orange skin, very thick, 

 bright yellow flesh, which is fine grained, 

 tender and of excellent quality for pies. To 

 raise the largest pumpkins, vines should be 

 allowed plenty of room in which to grow, 

 and only the best ft-uit allowed to remain on 

 the vine. Pkt. 5c, oz. isc, 1=4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.50 

 MAMMOTH TOURS— (See Cut.) Of enormous 

 size. Flesh thick and sugarv, flue for table 

 use. Pkt. sc, oz. lOc, 1-4 lb 2sc, lb. 8sc. 



NEGRO OR NANTUCKET— Vines vigorous and 

 productive. A fine keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz, loc, 

 1=4 lb. soc, lb. 6sc. 



SUGAR— (See Cut.) Although many varie- 

 ties have been introduced in the past few 

 years, there is none that is more popular for 

 general use. It grows to an average weight 

 of 5 pounds. Yields enormouslv, grotmd 

 being literally covered with the golden fruit. 

 Pkt. sc, cz. loc, 1=4 lb. 20c, lb. 6sc. 



TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO— (See Cttt.^ 

 The best variety for home gardens. As wil^ ' 

 be seen by illustration, they are almost pear : 

 shaped, growing to a large size; are slightly 

 ribbed and the skin is of a creamv white. : 

 The flesh is thick, of a yellowish white color, 

 dry, fine grained and of a sweetish flavor. 

 Vines are enormously productive. Pkt. 5c, 

 oz, IOC, 1=4 lb. 2SC, lb. 8sc. 



