Sweet Peas 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS— The soil for Sweet Peas 
should be rich and deep. The seed should be sown as 
early in the season as the ground can be . worked, and 
in a position where the Peas will be fully exposed to 
sunlight and air on both sides of the row. It is best 
to make a trench or furrow about 6 inches deep, in the 
bottom of which sow the seed. Cover with about an 
inch of soil, pressing it down firmly. As soon as they 
are above ground, thin out to two to four inches apart; 
when planted too close they do not attain their full de- 
velopment. They generally are allowed to run upon* a 
wire netting four to five feet high. 
During dry weather they should be watered thoroughly 
and frequently and given an application of liquid manure 
once a week. The flowers should be cut as often as 
possible, to prevent the plants from running to seed, 
which would stop them from continuing in bloom. 
Eckford’s Mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., 
$1.25. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.10. 
Sweet Peas for Fall Planting 
Sowing in late November or early December in the 
open ground secures flowers earlier in the season than 
from seeds sown in Spring, and the root growth is 
stronger, so it carries a plant through a dry season 
better, and seasons of blooming are prolonged. 
Okra or 
Nasturtium 
NASTURTIUM. — It is doubtful if among the plants 
classed as Annuals, there is any other of the summer 
blooming varieties which combines in so great degree ease 
of culture, beautiful flowers of showy colors, profusion 
of bloom from early summer until killed by frost, and 
general excellence as Nasturtium. Hot weather has no 
injurious effect. In soils too rich, there is a tendency 
to run to foliage rather than flowers. 
TALL or CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS.— Sow in mod- 
erately good soil, preferably in a sunny position, cover- 
ing the seeds about one inch deep. Thin out the seed- 
lings so that they stand ten or twelve inches apart. 
Furnish strings or trellises to which the plants can be 
trained. These plants may also be cultivated as trailers 
for hanging baskets and vases. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 
lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
DWARF or TOM THUMB NASTURTIUMS.— Grand 
bedding plants. Their compact growth (about one foot), 
richly colored flowers, free blooming and long lasting 
qualities, have made them general favorites. Sow in rows 
about a foot apart. Thin out the seedlings. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; J4 lb., SOc; lb., $1.75. 
Gumbo 
This is a highly esteemed vegetable throughout the entire country. The seed-pods are used in soups, while young 
and tender, to which it imparts an aromatic flavor; they are also stewed and served with butter. Sow the seed late 
in the Spring, in very rich soil, in drills two feet apart, observing that the ground is warm, as if cold and moist the 
seeds will invariably rot; when the plants are up, thin out to a foot apart. When canned, it is also one of the 
most delightful vegetables for Winter use, especially when canned with tomatoes. 
PERKINS’ PERFECTION MAMMOTH GREEN POD- 
DED. — This extraordinary variety is not only the most 
productive known, but forms enormous-sized pods, and is 
earlier than any other variety. It is a large cropper, 
and is not only very highly prized by growers, but 
owing to its great tenderness is preferred by canners, 
who preserve it hermetically for Winter use. 
TALL or LONG GREEN. — A tall-growing variety, pro- 
ducing long, thin pods. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; 
lb., 50c. 
WHITE VELVET or CREOLE. — An entirely distinct 
variety, the pods are round and smooth, but covered 
with a fine fibre resembling velvet. We regard it as 
one of the finest varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 
20c; lb., 50c. 
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