Tail’s Special Stocks for Market Gardeners 
T he illustrations on this page represent special stocks of 
popular vegetables that are being grown with profit by 
successful truckers and market gardeners. 
THE BARTELDES CUCUMBER 
This beautiful cucumber won an Award of Merit in the All American 
Vegetables selection for 1933. It grows about 9 inches long, is very 
dark green, and retains its color a long time. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
^4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. Postpaid. 
PRITCHARD TOMATO 
Scarlet Topper 
A wilt resistant tomato originated by the U. S. Department of Agri¬ 
culture. It is also called Scarlet Topper from a type of plant known 
as “self topping.” The vines are of sturdy growth with sufficient 
foliage to‘protect the fruit from the hot sun. It is medium early, 
a heavy cropper and the globe shaped deep scarlet fruit is smooth, solid 
and of good quality. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 45 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50. Postpaid. 
Long John Muskmelon 
TAirS THOROBRED 
LONG JOHN MUSKMELON 
Our stock of this melon has become quite popular because of its 
most attractive appearance. It is oblong in shape, with very distinct 
ribs, heavy netting, and often grows more than 12 inches in length. 
The flesh is green, edged with gold, solid, and of splendid quality. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. Postpaid. 
MAMMOTH OXHEART TOMATO 
Home gardeners who take pride in growing large tomatoes should 
by all means plant some of this sort. It is nearly heart-shaped, 
of a very desirable color, and the fruit v/ill often weigh a pound and 
a half. The flesh is a beautiful bright red, extremely solid, has few 
seeds, and of exceptionally fine flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 80 cts., 
14 Ib. $2.50, lb. $8.00. Postpaid. 
IMPROVED ROCKY FORD, JR., 
MUSKMELON 
A splendid melon of good size that should be more universally used. 
(See fuller description on page 29.) Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 
35 cts., lb. $1.25. Postpaid. 
Pritchard Tomato (Scarlet Topper) 
GREYSTONE WATERMELON 
This variety should appeal to those who like an oblong melon 
with light green skin. Somewhat resembles the Stone Mountain 
in shape, but grows a little larger, and the rind is not quite so 
thick. The flesh is bright red, with little fibre, and exceedingly 
sweet. While primarily a melon for the home or local market, 
it will stand shipping if not piled too high in the cars. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. Postpaid. 
LONG SEASONS KALE 
A distinct, extremely hardy variety with slightly curled leaves 
which remain green for a long time. It can usually be cut for 
market long after other varieties of kale and “greens” have 
gone to seed. The best time for seeding is July to October. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. Postpaid. 
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Greystone Watermelon 
Remember we deliver free at catalogue prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities, 
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