II. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen. Atlanta, Georgia 
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GENUINE GEORGIA GROWN OKRA SEED 
Okra Is a near relative of cotton in a botanical sense and it stands to reason that seed 
of okra should be grown in the cotton growing region. We have tried growing okra seed 
farther north, outside of the cotton region, but we must say that we have been di.<ap- 
pointed every time we went away from the cotton belt to grow okra seed. This year 
every pound of okra seed we have has been grown right here in Georgia. Our exjjerl- 
ence has been that Georgia can and does make better okra seed than any otlier section 
and that’s exactly the reason why every pound of our okra seed is grown in Georgia now 
Okra or gumbo is a mo.st healthful vegetable and ought to be plentiful in every South¬ 
ern garden. I n our seed growing work here in Georgia we have developed two siileinlid 
strains ofthe White Velvet and Perkins’ Mammoth, far suiicrior to what is ottered uiuier 
these names by other houses. Our okra seed will please you. Plant 1 ounce of seed to 
50 feet of row; about 8 pounds per acre. 
Hastings’ White Velvet Okra 
and local markets. We have a speci¬ 
ally tine early strain of tliis variety, 
with medium size, round, smooth 
pods free from ridges and not prickly 
to the touch. This strain of White 
Velvet we hnd to be the be.st of all 
the white varieties. Packet, 5 cents; 
ounce, 10 cents; ^ pound 20 cents; 
pound, 60 cents; postpaid. 
Perkins’ Mammoth L.on^ Podded Okra 
This distinct green-podded okra Is by far the best for market and shipping purposes, 
being used by the Florida shippers almost exclusively to grow for market. We have 
greatly improved original strain as introduced by us and now its productiveness is simply 
wonderful, the pods shooting out from the bottom ofthe stalk within three Inches ofthe 
ground, and the whole plant is covered with them to the height of a man’s head, five to 
six feet. The pods are an intense green in color, of unusual length, nine to ten Inches; 
very slim ami do not get hard as is tlie case with other okras. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 
cents; pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 cents; postpaid. 10pounds, not prepaid, $4.50. 
■p A T> CT T?'V’ Cnl-TURE—Sow in spring and 
X fall in drills 1.5 Inches apart. Keep 
well stirred and free from weeds. When plants have be¬ 
come strong thin out to 6 Inches apart. Parsley often re¬ 
quires from 3 to 5 weeks to germinate. Soak seed in water 
12 hours before planting. Plant 1 ounce seed to 200 feet of 
row; 3 pounds per acre. 
Extra Moss Curled —Gur fine strain of Extra Mo.ss 
Curled is the most ornamental of all varieties. It is hand¬ 
some enough to have a place in your flower garden. Itis 
the favorite sort for garnishing and to suppily hotels and 
markets. Itls jdanted almost exclusively by Atlantamarket 
gardeners for thatpurpose. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 
Double Curled— Plants of dwarf, compact growth, and 
the young leaves have the edges heavily crimped, giving it 
a general appearance of coarse moss. Often used by market 
Muss Curled Parsley gardeners. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., 20c.; lb.. 6Uo. 
Plain Leaved —Is very hardy, a strong ^ower, and excellent for seasoning, for 
which purpose it is grown almost exclusively. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; ^ pound, 
2J cents; pound, 50 cents. 
■p A XJ CTVypG CULTURE —Sow thickly in drills from January to April for 
-X XV spring and summer crop in this latitude. In Florida and aloug 
the Gulf Coast sow from September to December for winter and spring crop. Plant! 
ounce of seed to 200 feet of row; 3 pounds per acre. 
Improved Hollow Crown— The best all-round variety of parsnips for the South. 
The leaves start from a small depression in the crown, giving it the name. Rich, sweet 
flavor and very productive. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; *4 pound, 20 cents; 
pound, 50 cents. 
im~ "m /■" ^ We do business 
15 Years’ 
Experience 
W. B. Taylor, MoDade, Texas 
writes; “15 years ago or more I 
began buying your garden and 
field seed. I feel it my duty now 
to express my gratitude for the 
kind and upright way you have 
treated me. Your cabbage, tur¬ 
nips and tomatoes beat all others 
too far to talk about.’’ 
