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THE PHILIPS-THOMPSON CO. 
ONIONS 
To produce sets sow one ounce to 50 ft. of row; 15 lbs. per y 4 acre. For large 
onions, sow one ounce to 200 feet, 4 lbs. per acre 
A deep, rich, loamy soil is best. Sow as early in Spring as the seed bed can be thoroughly prepared. When 3 or 
4 inches high, thin out plants to 4 inches to permit the bulbs to develop. Cultivate frequently to keep weeds out. 
Improved Silverskin. A large, flat white onion of mild flavor; fine grained and hard. Used 
extensively for producing white sets . 
Genesee White Globe. A selected strain of Southport White. Flesh very mild, crisp, fine 
grained and real white. Skin is very thin, delicate and white . 
Genesee Yellow Globe. A selected strain of Southport Yellow. A deep yellow or golden-brown 
globe-shaped bulb with a small neck. Its thick skin makes it especially desir¬ 
able as a storage type . 
Yellow Globe Danvers. The most popular in this section, especially with the market gardener. 
Very productive. Good color, cures well and therefore a good keeper. 
Mammoth Yellow Prizetaker. One of the best for the home garden. Large, globe shaped, 
pale yellow and of mild, delicate flavor . 
PARSLEY One ounce to 100 ft. in rich, mellow soil 
Seed is slow in germinating and should be soaked in tepid water for an hour or so before sowing. 
Genesee Moss Curled. Leaves are very finely cut and closely curled; color a deep green. Used 
for garnishing and for seasoning soups . 
Plain or Straight Leaf. Used principally for flavoring in soups. Sometimes called Italian 
Parsley . 
Large Hamburg. It is the root of this variety that is used for flavoring in soups and stews. 
In shape it resembles a small parsnip . 
PARSNIP One ounce to 200 ft; 5 lbs. per acre 
Sow in rows about y 2 inch deep, as soon as ground can be well prepared; thin out plants to 6 inches 
Hollow Crown. Large, smooth roots; sugary and tender . 
PEPPERS 
One ounce to 300 ft. 
For early plants sow seed in hotbed about the first of April and transplant into open after all danger of frost. 
Plants should be set about 2 ft. apart each way in a rich, well prepared soil. 
Bullnose. A very popular variety. Fruit is large and thick with a blunt end. A deep green 
color when young, turning to bright red when ripe. Sweet and mild. 
Ruby King. Plants are early and very productive; upright and compact growth. Long, tap¬ 
ered, bright red fruit; flesh thick, sweet and mild . 
Pimento. Especially popular for salads. Smooth, heart-shaped fruit; flesh thick and mild... 
Genesee Giant. Plants of short, stocky growth. Fruits are very large, short and blocky. 
Bright scarlet when ripe and very mild . 
Long Red Cayenne. Long, slender fruit; bright red, very hot and pungent. Used principally 
with pot-herbs . 
PUMPKIN One ounce to 20 hills; 4 lbs. per acre 
Plant in hills about 8 ft. apart each way in early May, or if in corn field, at time corn is planted. 
Sweet Potato. Almost bell shaped, with its short neck slightly curved; skin creamy white, 
occasionally green stripes. Flesh creamy-white, thick, fine grained and good 
quality . 
Sugar or New England Pie. A small orange colored variety, round, flattened at each end and 
slightly ribbed. Flesh a deep yellow, very thick and excellent quality. Espe¬ 
cially recommended for the home garden . 
Cushaw (Striped). A crookneck variety with green and white stripes. Flesh is yellow, thick, 
solid and fine grained . 
Yellow Crookneck. Bell-shaped with a long, curved, thick neck; solid, fine grained and meaty. 
Mammoth. As its name implies, this grows to a very large size. Orange-colored, round with 
flattened ends and distinctly ribbed. Grown principally for stock feeding, the 
texture being rather coarse for pies . 
Connecticut Field. Oval shaped, 12 to 15 inches diameter and flattened at the ends. Smooth, 
deep orange skin, distinctly ribbed; flesh a deep yellow. Grown principally 
for stock feeding . 
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Oz. 
% lb. 
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1.80 
.20 
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lb. 
$0.10 
$0.25 
$0.70 
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$0.30 
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1.00 
.30 
.40 
1.25 
.30 
1.00 
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