SPINACH 
EARLY GIANT THICK-LEAVED. 
A quick growing sort and one of the best for 
wintering over. It is of large size, rich gi'oen 
color and excellent quality. Per oz., 5c: ^4 lb., 
50c; lb., $1.00. 
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Seeds Csn Be Sent by Parcel Post 
set one foot apart in the row and pushed down 
one and one-half inches in the ground. When 
well grown the plants should be blanched by 
tying closely with burlap. Any good soil is suf- 
ficient, but they seem to head up best on rich 
black adobe soil. 
This is an importation from China that is 
greatly relished by most Americans. It was for- 
merly only to be obtained from the Chinese gar- 
dener, but on account of the popular demand for 
it, is now grown by most of the progressive gar- 
deners on the coast. It is cooked as green.Si being 
tendjbr and succulent and very delicious.] Pkt., 
-- lOcy oz., 25c; % lb., 50c. j - ■ 
LETTUCE; THE BIG BOSTON 
WHITE SEED LETTUCE. 
Resembles lloston Market, but nearly twice as 
large; desirable for forcing and spring and fall 
outdoor planting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb.. 50e. 
NEW YORK. 
This is the finest variety of head lettuce in the 
market and fastly taking the place of all others 
grown by the market gardeners. The heart 
bleaches beautifully and is crisp, tender and de- 
licious. It roots deep and is thus able to resist 
hot, dry weather. It is grown extensively in all 
sections of the country as a standard summer 
variety. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 25c; V* lb., 75c. 
^‘ROMAINE” COS LETTUCE 
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY LEAVED. 
The popular fall Spinach so largely grown for 
market. Grows upright, the leaves being crum- 
pled, dark green and very thick. Per oz., 5c; 
lb., 50c; lb., |1.00. 
PUMPKINS 
This slrain produces the biggest Pumpkins 
grown, sometimes measuring 6 feet in circum- 
ference and weighing 200 to 250 pounds; outside 
coior, deep orange yeiiow; flesh very thick, fine 
grained, tender, of bright yellow color, and of 
excellent quality for pies and other uses. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb.. 50c. 
SQUASH. 
This new fall and winter squash resembles the 
old Hubbard; average weight is between flve and 
ten pounds. Seed cavity small; flesh exceedingly 
thick, compact, fine grained; color, golden orange. 
The flesh is meaty, granulated, tender and almost 
of mealy dryness, cooking sweet and rich, wheth- 
er steamed, baked, boiled or made into pies. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb„ 50c; lb., $1.50. 
EGG PLANT. 
New York Improved Sjineless. 
This variety is largely grown and produces the 
KgS-plants In great quantities, as the plants 
bear from six to eight fruits each. The.v are 
large, nearly round, dark purple, free of thorns 
and of excellent quality. Grows to a very large 
size, and fine flavored. Pkt., 10c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
$1.25. 
of Our Seeds Arc Tested 
CHINESE CABBAGE. 
Importation of Great Merit. Try It. 
for Chinese Cabbage is the same as 
Cabbage. The seed should be sown in 
or early August, and early in September the 
should be transplanted. They should be 
Early White Self-folding. 
Is by far the best of the Cos, or Romaine, varie- 
ties. These are becoming very popular; they have 
a distinct and pleasing flavor. The long, spoon- 
shaped leaves form oval-shaped heads. The leaves 
are yellowish white, very crisp and tender; a self- 
blanching lettuce of superior flavor. Pkt., 6c; oz., 
20c; V 4 . lb., 75c. 
RUTABAGA. 
Improved American Purple-Top. 
This strain is of American origin, bred to a 
smaller lop and short neck. The bulbs are of 
great size, yellow-ficshed and purple crown; one 
of the most desirable varieties now cultivated. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 75c. 
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