45 
W. F. Allen's Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. 
SCARLET GLOBE. — One of the very best forc¬ 
ing varieties. It will bear forcing without becoming 
pithy in character or suffering injury to its flavor. Its 
attractive shape is shown in the illustration. Its color 
Is rich scarlet, which has a small top, and is in all 
respects a high-grade radish. The very bes f early 
market variety. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; quarter lb., 20c.; 
lb., 50c. 
KALE. 
DWARF SIBERIAN.— Of strong dwarf growth, 
^road, grayish green leaves which are only 
slightly curled at the edges. Extremely hardy. Pkt., 
5c., oz., 10c. ; quarter lb., 25c.; lb., 75c 
Early Scarlet Globe Radish. 
, ^ GREEN CURLED SCOTCH.— Grows 
about two feet high with an abundance of dark green 
leaves which are very much curled and wrinkled. So 
hardy as to be able to stand the winters of the Middle 
States without protection. Pkt. 5c.; oz., 10c ; quarter 
lb., 30c.; lb., 80c. 
MUSTARD. 
NEW. CHINESE — Large, crimped leaves, tender 
and delicious when cooked like spinach. Pkt 5c • oz 
10c.; quarter lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 
. OSTRICH PLUME. — This new variety origin- 
mated in the South and is one of the most desirable in 
cultivation. It is of superior flavor and very popular 
wherever grown. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; quarter lb.. 25c. * 
lb., 75c. 
CALIFORNIA WHITE WINTER. —Grown 
extensively in California ; 8 to 21 inches long and 2 to 
?tv Pkt “fir amet To Whlte ' solld and of S° od qual¬ 
ity. Pkt., 5c., oz. 10c.; quarter lb., 20c. ; lb., 50c. 
SALSIFY. 
SPINACH. 
GIANT CRUMPLED LEAF, OR SAVOY.— 
An exceedingly popular variety; very hardy and stands 
shipment well. One of the best market varieties; pro- 
ductive, hardy, tender and well-flavored. Pkt. 5c.; 
oz., 10c.; quarter lb., 15c.; lb., 35c. 
sandwich islands. —This 
i® “ lmproved type of the largest and most profitable 
a sjfy no ^, ln cultivation; roots large and heavier 
.f”.. 0l 3 iong wh ‘te, which I have discarded. This 
Is better and more agreeable flavor. Pkt., 5c : oz 10c • 
quarter lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. ’ ’ 
NEW ROUND THICK-LEAF NORFOLK. 
The best for fall sowing, as well as early spring; 
handsome, dark green color, producing more curled 
thick leaves than any other ; it is a heavy yielder and 
remains firm and bright a long time after gathering. 
The best and most profitable variety to grow for mar¬ 
ket. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.: quarter lb., 15c.: lb., 35c. 
SQUASH. 
TRUE HUBBARD — 
Undoubtedly the most popular 
of all winter varieties and the 
most largely grown of the late 
sorts. It is of large size, often 
weighing 12 to 25 lbs. Color 
bluish-green ; flesh fine-grained, 
dry and excellent flavor. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 10c. ; quarter lb., 25c.: 
lb., 75c. 
GOLDEN HUBBARD- 
A sport of the True Hubbard. 
Shape same as its parent, but 
It Is earlier and more produc¬ 
tive ; color of skin deep yellow 
or orange red; flesh richer in 
color than the Hubbard and of 
equal quality ; fine-grained and 
sweet. An excellent table va¬ 
riety and a splendid keeper. 
Pkt. 5c.; oz., 10c.; quarter lb., 
25c. ; lb., 75e. 
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKED NECK.— 
One of the best of the summer varieties; of dwarf 
bushy habit, and very productive; the skin is yellow, 
flesh is dry and of a most agreeable flavor. It Is, ln 
fact the most highl yesteemed of all the summer varie¬ 
ties. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; quarter lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 
YELLOW BUSH OR GOLDEN CUSTARD. 
This excellent variety is sometimes called Mammoth 
Yellow Bush on account of its great size. The color 
Is rich golden yellow; its table qualities are excellent. 
Pkt., 5c. : oz.. 10c. ; quarter lb., 25c. : lb., 75c. 
SQUASH, GOLDEN HUBBARD. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH. — Similar to Golden 
Custard, except that it is white Instead of yellow. 
Some prefer this variety. Pkt.. 5c.; oz., 10c.; quarter 
lb., 25c.; Ib„ 75c. 
BOSTON MARROW. —This is an excellent pie 
squash and a good keeping variety; flesh yellow, rich 
and sweet. I’opular for autumn and winter nse. Pkt., 
5c.; oz., 10c. ; quarter lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 
MAMMOTH WHALE —Often grows three feet 
long, sometimes weighing 100 lbs. Slate chlorei, pro¬ 
lific ; flesh orange color and solid. Quality gho# and 
keeps well. Pkt., 5c.; oz.. 15c.; quarter lh. 40c.; Ih., 
$1.25. 
TOMATOES. 
CHALK S EARLY JEWEL.— Fruits uniformly 
large, thick through, more solid, and finer quality than 
many of the early varieties. Average well-grown fruits 
are from 2 to 2*4 inches thick and 2% to 3 inches in 
diameter, which is large enough for market varieties. 
The plant is very productive and one of the most profit¬ 
able to grew for main crop or for early market. Ripens 
only a few days after Earliana. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 25c.; 
quarter 75c.; lb., $2.50. 
SPARK'S EARLIANA. — Probably the most 
largely grown of all the extra early varieties. Plants 
are quite hardy, rather slender, open tranches which 
are well set with fruit, nearly all of which ripens 
evenly early In the season. If you want extra early 
tomatees, plant Earliana. Our strain of seed is of the 
1. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; quarter lb. 75c.; lb., 
very 
$2.5t. 
