HALLAWELL SEED CO. VEGETABLE SEEDS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 
TURNIP 
For early use, sow in January and February, in drills 
from 12 to 15 inches apart, covering the seed ^4 inch deep; 
thin out to 3 or 4 inches in the rows. For succession, con¬ 
tinue to sow every two weeks until June; for fall and win¬ 
ter crop, sow in July and August. The Ruta Bagas are 
grown for feeding stock and are also excellent for the table. 
Take up the roots in November, or before severe frosts; 
cut off tops within an inch of the crown, store in cool cellar 
or pit. One ounce will sow 200 feet of row; they mature in 
60 to 70 days. 
EARLY SNOWBALL—A nearly round, medium-sized tur¬ 
nip with smooth white skin maturing very early. Very 
sweet and tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; *4 'H>., 25c.; 
y 2 lb., 35c.; lb., 60c. 
EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH, STRAP-LEAVED—A 
medium-sized flat variety, clear, white, of quick growth 
and excellent quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; y A lb., 25c.; 
y 2 lb., 35c.; lb., 60c. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN—The earliest 
turnip grown, being ready two weeks sooner than any 
other variety; medium sized, very flat and white with 
purple top. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 30c.; y 2 lb., 50c.; 
lb., 85c. 
GOLDEN BALL, or ORANGE JELLY—A globe-shaped 
yellow variety of medium size; flesh firm and crisp. An 
excellent table sort. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 25c.; 
y 2 lb., 35c.; lb., 60c. 
PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED—Flat, medium size, pur¬ 
ple above ground, white below. Flesh fine grained and 
mild flavor. One of the most largely used varieties. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 25c.; y 2 lb., 35c.; lb., 60c. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—A valuable sort for 
either table use or stock feeding. Roots globe-shaped, 
white with purple top. Flesh white, firm and tender; 
very large. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 25c.; y 2 lb., 35c.; 
lb., 60c. 
SEVEN TOP—Grown exclusively for its leaves. Cooked 
same as Spinach and Mustard. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 
14 lb., 25c.; y 2 lb., 35c.; lb., 60c. 
Ruta Baga or Swedes 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP, or LONG ISLAND—One of 
the best and most popular yellow fleshed varieties. It is 
yellow below ground, with purple top above. A fine 
table or stock feeding variety. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 
54 lb., 25c.; y 2 lb., 45c.; lb., 75c. 
LARGE WHITE, or SWEET—A very large variety with 
white skin and white flesh, which is tender and sweet. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 25c.; y 2 lb., 45c.; lb., 75c. 
TOBACCO 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—The hardiest variety in 
cultivation. One of the best sorts for cigar wrappers. 
Pkt., 5c.; 14 oz -» 20c.; oz., 50c. 
HAVANA (Domestic)—Pkt., 5c.; 14 oz -> 20c.; oz., 50c. 
HERB SEEDS 
Sow early in spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when 
up a few inches thin out or transplant. 
5c. per packet. 
ANISE—For seasoning, also for flavoring liquors; annual. 
BALM—Lemon scented; perennial. 
BASIL, SWEET—The stems and seeds are used in soups 
and sauces; annual. Oz., 25c. 
BORAGE—Excellent for bees; annual. 
CARAWAY—Seeds used in bread and cakes; biennial. 
CARDOON—Perennial. Oz., 50c. 
CATNIP—For medicinal purposes; perennial. 
CHIVES—Leaves have a mild onion flavor and are used in 
soups and salads; perennial, 14 oz., 35c.; oz., $1.00. 
CORIANDER—Seeds are used for flavoring; annual. 
DANDELION, LARGE-LEAVED —14 oz., 25c.; oz., 75c. 
DILL, MAMMOTH—Leaves used in pickles and sauces; 
annual. Oz., 15c. 
FENNEL, SWEET—For soups and salads; perennial. 
FLORENCE FENNEL—A vegetable with a flavor some¬ 
what like Celery, but it has a sweet taste. 
LAVENDER—For perfuming linen; perennial. 
ROSEMARY—Leaves used for seasoning; perennial. 
SAGE—Leaves used for seasoning and stuffing; excellent 
for bees; perennial. 
SAVORY, SUMMER—Leaves and young shoots used for 
flavoring; annual. 
SAVORY, WINTER—Perennial. 
SWEET MARJORAM—Leaves used both green and dried 
for seasoning; perennial. 
THYME—Leaves used for seasoning; perennial. 14 oz -> 25c. 
TREE SEEDS 
Acacia seeds should be soaked in hot water for twelve 
hours or more before sowing. 
15c. per packet, except where noted. 
ACACIA BAILEYANA—Oz., 50c. 
ACACIA FLORIBUNDA—Oz., 50c. 
ACACIA MELANOXYLON—Oz., 50c. 
ACACIA MOLLISSIMA—Oz., 50c. 
CYPRESS MONTEREY—Oz., 50c. 
CYPRESS ITALIAN—Oz., 50c. 
DRACAENA AUSTRALIS—Oz., 60c. 
EUCALYPTUS FICIFOLIA (Scarlet Flowering Gum)— 
25c per pkt. of 25 seeds; 100 seeds, 85c. 
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (Blue Gum)—Oz., 75c.; lb., 
$7.50. 
GENISTA HISPANICA (Spanish Broom)—Oz., 50c. 
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA (Silk Oak)—Oz., 60c. 
PEPPER TREE (Schinus Molle)—Pkt., 10c.; Oz., 15c. 
PHOENIX CANARIENSIS (Date Palm)—100 seeds, 50c. 
PINUS RADIATA (Monterey Pine)—Oz., 60c. 
SEQUOIA GIGANTEA (Cal. Big Tree)—Pkt., 25c.; Oz., 
$2.50. 
SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS (Redwood)—Oz., 50c. 
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