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H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlaniuj Georgia 
Hastings’ Aragon Spinach 
SPINACH FOR “GREENS” 
You can find no better vegetable to furnish an early supply 
wUI&Mi V of “greens” than Spinach. As “greens,” its quality is un- 
surpassed, and were it more generally known in the Southern States al- 
most every one would plant it.-- Our specially grown spinach is far supe- 
rior t%r the. spinach seed commonly sold. Its germination is stronger and 
betterv>the 'growth larger, more vigorous, and hardier. Spinach requires 
rich soil, the richer the better, and can be sown' during October, Novem- 
ber and December, while the ground is not frozen. It germinates freely 
in cold weather and is a rapid grower. Sow one ounce to 100 feet of row. 
Hastings’ Aragon Spinach ( No. 4 1 1 ) 'sJS 
Fine market size, having a large, thick, green leaf, well crumpled or sa- 
voyed, and stands a long time before running to seed. The hardiest of all 
varieties, standing an ordinary cold winter without damage in this lati- 
tude. At the same time it Is one of the best heat-resisting sorts for late 
spring use. This variety has been thoroughly tested and pleases all mar- 
ket gardeners who use it. Packet, 5c; ounce, 10c; % pound, 20c; pound, 
60c; postpaid. Ten-pound lots or over, not prepaid, 45 cents per pound. 
RlnnmcrlAl<ak?Nn \ ^ valuable variety which is extensively 
V ^ / grown, producing large crops of thick 
leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 20c; lb., 60c. Not prepaid: 10 lbs., $4.50. 
Broad Leaved Flanders(No. 414) iXavy'c^pprtZi 
doesn’t run to seed readily. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c ; % lb., 20c ; lb., 60c ; postpaid. 
Long Standmg( No. 413) 
per and does not run to seed quickly. Packet, 5c; ounce, 10 cents; % 
pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents; postpaid. 
New Zealand Spinach ( No. 4 1 6) 
hottest weather. Cut and it comes again, a few plants furnishing the fin- 
est flavored “greens” all summer and fall for an average size family. 
Plant in August and September where plants are to stand. New Zealand 
Spinach should be in every Southern garden for an all summer and fall 
crop of good “greens.” Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75; postpaid. 
EARLY BUSH SQUASH 
These squash can be planted in the Central South as late as August 15th. South 
Florida plantings can be continued as late as October 1st, either for home use or 
shipment. Plant one ounce to 25 hills or 2 to 3 pounds per acre. 
Early White Bush Squash ( No. 425 ) ’“scauopeT'or 
Pan Squash. It is one of the earliest to mature, very productive and of light 
cream color. Very popular variety for shipment to Northern markets from Flor- 
ida, as well as being a general favorite for home gardeners everywhere. Packet, 
5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Hastings’ Mammoth White Bush Zir Ihi Eari” ww^ 
Qmiaoh^Nn Bush, being double the size and more regular in shape. 
^t|UCl9ll ^ mil It jg yery early, uniform in growth and prolific. It has 
a beautiful w'hite skin and flesh, and grows 10 to 12 inches across. Fine for family 
gardens and nearby markets, but too large to grow for shipment. Packet, 5c; 
ounce, 15c; pound, 40c; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Golden Largest scalloped variety; often 2 feet in 
\BUIUVII WU9MrU^llUi HAA; diameter on rich, moist soil. Rich, dark 
golden yellow color, 
smooth skin, uniform 
in growth and evenly 
scalloped. Regular 
bush form, immense- 
ly productive and of 
fine quality. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.25; postpaid. 
Hastings’ New 
Yellow Summer Crookneck 
Squash (No. 421) 
home and market 
bright orange yellow 
warty excrescences. Flavor very rich and buttery. 
15 cents; % pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Giant Summer Crookneck 
variety of 
Squash, for 
Fruits small, of 
and covered with 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce. 
Crookneck we 
have a variety containing all 
Hastings’ Mammoth White Bush Squash 
Qmiaell of good qualities of the Crookneck class, and 
9t|Ua9ll ijjg same time giving double the size of the 
Old Yellow Summer Crookneck. For market gardeners growing for near- 
by markets and for honie gardens it is especially desirable. Packet, 10 
cents; ounce, 20 cents; % pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50; postpaid. 
Early Yellow Bush Squash (No. 424) JstrTy wwle bu“£ 
except in color, which is a bright golden yellow. Packet 5 cents; ounce, 
15 cents ; % pound, 40 cents ; pound, $1.25 ; postpaid. 
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER 
A most delicious vegetable grown from September and October planted 
seed all through Florida and the lower South. Groupd should be prepared 
deeply, as Salsify is a deep rooter. Sow one ounce of seed to one hun- 
dred feet of drill. Seed should be covered about one inch. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island .aSe 
/Mu AAA\ size, being twice the size of the Long White. In quality it 
^liWi J ig much superior to the other sorts. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 
20 cents; % pound, 75 cents; pound, $2.50; postpaid. 
