SEEDS— TREES—ROSES—SHRUBS—BULBS—EVERGREENS. ETC., SHENANDOAH. IA 
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TOMATOES-Main Crop Varieties, Continued 
768—PRITCHARD. A scarlet, self-topping, disease-resistant variety. Fruits large, 
smooth, globular, solid with thick walls and cross-sections. The color is a bright 
scarlet. The last and considered the best tomato introduced by the late Dr. Pritchard 
of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, who originated Break O’Day and Marglobe. 
It is remarkably free from cracking and the quality and flavor is superior. Matures 
only a few days later than the early varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c: 4 lb., $ 1 . 35 , 
postpaid. 
★ 770—GOLDEN OXHEAET. This variety has all the wonderful qualities of Im¬ 
proved Oxheart, and in addition a beautiful golden color. Fruits extremely 
large, solid, meaty and of mild flavor. It’s a very desirable table and preserving 
tomato. (See color picture page 44.) Pkt., 15c; oz., 85c; & lb., $2.75, postpaid. 
Small-Fruited Tomatoes for preserves and pickles 
782—HUSK or GROUND CHERRY. A small Tomato of golden color and a favorite 
for preserves. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 30c; *4 lb., 90c, postpaid. 
784—YELLOW PEAR. (95 days.) Pear-shaped Tomato. Bright yellow color and 
good flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz„ 30c; % lb., 90c, postpaid. 
786—RED PEAR. (95 days.) Fruit bright red 
and pear-shaped. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; *4 lb., 
90c, postpaid. 
Herbs 
Marglobe 
TURNIPS 
Purple Top 
Strap Leaf 
One Ounce Will Sow 150 Feet of DriU 
Culture. For early Turnips, sow as 
soon as possible. For late turnips, sow 
latter part of July or first of August. 
Turnips are generally sown broadcast, 
but larger crops are obtained by culti¬ 
vating in drills 18 inches apart. One 
pound of seed to the acre, if in drills. If 
sown broadcast, 2 to 3 pounds per acre. 
Three tons of Turnips or Rutabagas are 
worth as much as one ton of alfalfa hay. 
810—S NOWBALL or EARLY SIX 
WEEKS. (42 days.) Does not grow large but is one of the 
best to sow very early in the Spring; very tender and sweet. 
One of the best varieties for table use; uniform in size; flesh 
is pure white, solid and crisp. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; U lb., 20c; 
lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. ’ 4 ’ ’ 
812—EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. (4 6 days.) Flat, 
purple red top, white below. Quick grower, flesh fine grained 
and of sweet flavor. Extensively used for table. A very good 
keeper and may be sown either broadcast or in drills. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; !i lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.20, postpaid. 
814—EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. (42 days.) One of the 
earliest Turnips and of excellent quality; pure white and 
vey smooth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., 
$2.70, postpaid. 
900—ANISE. Cultivated for its seed and its 
leaves which have a fragrant and agree¬ 
able scent, and a pleasant taste. Pkt., 
5c, postpaid. 
902—CARAWAY. A biennial having finely 
cut foliage, similar to carrots. Seeds used 
for flavoring pastry and meats. Pkt., 5c, 
postpaid. 
904—CORIANDER. An annual. Its ten¬ 
der leaves are used for soups and salads. 
Seeds are used by confectioners and in 
medicines. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
906—DILL. Used in soups and pickles. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c, postpaid. 
908—HOREHOTXND. A hardy perennial. 
Its leaves are used for flavoring candy 
and in the manufacture of cough medi¬ 
cine. Horehound tea is an aid for colds 
and lung affections. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 
postpaid. 
911— SWEET BASIL. The leaves are used for flavoring soups, 
stews, and highly seasoned dishes. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
912— FLORENCE FENNEL. The leaves are used for garnish¬ 
ing, seeds are also used for flavoring and some like the leaves 
and stalks boiled and used as a broth with meat. Pkt., 5c, 
postpaid. 
913— ROSEMARY. The leaves are used for seasoning. Also, 
for medical purposes. The oil is valuable for treating neu¬ 
ralgia, rheumatism and lumbago. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
915—SAGE. Useful for seasoning. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c, postpaid. 
917—THYME. The leaves and young shoots used for season¬ 
ing. Tea is also made from the leaves and used as an aid 
for headaches. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
816—EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. (42 days.) Me¬ 
dium size, white, smooth and bright purple top; good for 
home use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.70, 
postpaid. 
818— PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. (55 days.) A variety 
commonly known and generally planted for table use, being 
very productive, mild and very sweet. Excellent keeper. Try 
this variety and I am sure you will be pleased with it. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; % ,b., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.20, postpaid. 
819— COW HORN. A rapid grower and grown largely for feed¬ 
ing purposes. You can use this for chickens, too. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 14 It*., 20c; lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
820— LARGE YELLOW or AMBER GLOBE. (76 days.) Flesh 
yellow; hardy and productive. This Turnip is grown largely 
for stock feeding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; !4 lb., 20c; lb., 45c; 
5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
Rutabagas 
Culture. Should be sown a few weeks earlier than Turnips, 
in drills 2% feet apart, one-half inch deep. When the roots 
are full grown, pull them before freezing. Cut off tops and 
store them in the cellar for Winter use. Fall sowing, same as 
turnips. 
832—AMERICAN PURPLE TOP. (88 days.) An old standard 
variety, with yellow color and purple top; fine quality and a 
I good yielder. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 , lb., 20c; lb., 45c; 5 lbs., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
Purple Top White Globe 
922— LAVENDER (Lavendula Vera). The dried leaves and 
flowers are placed in clothes closets to scent linens. Pkt., 5c, 
postpaid. 
923— SWEET MARJORAM (Origanum Marjoram). Used fresh 
or dried for seasoning sauces, soups, etc. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
Unusual Vegetables 
910—NEW GUINEA GOURD BEANS. Weigh 15 pounds or 
more each. The vines will climb an arbor or any support 
to a height of 20 to 30 feet, or run along fences. They are 
used in the same maner as squashes and egg plants. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 20c, postpaid. 
930—BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Perfection. Small sprouts re¬ 
sembling miniature cabbage. Heavy yielder; fine quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %lb., 60c, postpaid. 
934—WATER CRESS (Nasturtium Officinale). Perennial aqua¬ 
tic. Leaves fine for garnishing and salads. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
936—CRESS or PEPPER GRASS. Extra Curled. A small salad 
plant used for garnishing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c, post¬ 
paid. 
940—LENTILS. Round, flat, pea-like seeds used for soups. 
Pkt., 5c; % lb., 35c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
946—KALE or BORECOLE. Tall green curled. About 2 feet 
high. Numerous dark green, curled leaves. Similar to spin¬ 
ach. Cooked with bacon makes a delicious, healthful dish. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c, postpaid. 
958—LEEK. American Flag. Closely related to garlic, but 
much easier to grow. Used for flavoring soups and salads. 
Very mild. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c, postpaid. 
962—MUSTARD. Southern Giant Curled. Large, curled-leaved 
variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
966—OKRA, (GUMBO). Dwarf. Prolific. The fruit pods are 
used in soups, stews and catsups. Pods comparatively short, 
but numerous. Early variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c, 
postpaid. 
932—COLLARDS. Plant of the cabbage family. Use as greens. 
Forms a cluster of tender leaves on a long stem. Excellent 
quality when cooked. Withstands heat and adverse soil 
conditions. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
Kohlrabi 
Similar to both cabbage and turnip, combines flavor of both. 
"Had a Fine Garden” 
“Dear Mr. May: I purchased 
my garden seed from your Lin¬ 
coln store last spring. Had a fine 
garden, especially were my Chan- 
tenay Carrots fine. One carrot 
weighed 2 pounds 2 ounces. Its 
greatest circumference was 10% 
inches and its length was 8 
inches. It was as solid as could 
be and was not cracked open. Of 
course I’ll be sending to you for 
seed next spring. Mrs. R. Miles, 
Lincoln, Nebraska.’’ 
950—EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Especially early, adapted for 
forcing; flesh white and very tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., I5c; 
V 4 , lb., 40c, postpaid. 
952—EARLY PURPLE. Purple outside with white flesh. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c, postpaid. 
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