Parsnip 
Imp. Long Smooth 
Grow plenty of Parsnip* 
for winter use 
Roots grow large, of 
stocky form, flesh Is 
white, of fine texture, 
free from core, fine fla¬ 
vored, cooking tender, 
rich and sweet. Enorm¬ 
ously productive, matur¬ 
ing in 80 to 90 days. 
Pkt., 5<; 1 St. 
New Muskmelon — Weaver Special 
We have secured a supply of seed of this New Muskmelon or Cantaloupe direct from 
the introducer, who describes the variety as follows: “An outstanding new variety, 
much like Honey Ball in size, but it has reddish golden flesh and much earlier. The 
outside surface is of golden ivory color with a uniform attractive netting, superb 
flavor all its own and the flesh is finer grained than any other Cantaloupe. Though 
of large size the seed is held tightly in the very small cavity (see photo), with a 
depth of flesh rarely found in large melons. Is an early variety and may be grown 
farther north than other melons. Pkt., iO<; 3 pkts., 20<; «*.. SOf. 
Wonder Gourds 
Mammoth Luffa 
A most interesting novelty of recent in¬ 
troduction. Young fruits of this Giant 
grow to an astounding length, some¬ 
times over 8 feet when the vines are 
trained to a tall trellis so the fruits can 
hang down as shown in photo. If the 
fruits are disturbed by anything during 
growing period, they start to wind, form 
ing many different shapes and sizes 
Fruits are edible if cooked in early stag- 
of growth. A real curiosity. 
Directions for culture on each packet. 
Pkt., 15«; 3 Pkt*., 25*. 
BOOKS on Vegetables and Flowers 
THE GARDENER, By L. H. Bailey. Descrip¬ 
tions of the common flowers, vegetables and 
fruits (except trees), telling when, where and 
how to plant; best soils, exposures and methods 
of propagation. 275 species of plants for growing 
indoors and in garden. 5 x ?y 4 inches; 260 pages; 
116 illustrations. . ,.$2.00 
GARDEN FLOWERS IN COLOR. By G. A. 
Stevens. 400 photographs in full color. The first 
book produced to show all the important garden 
flowers in true colors as accurate as they are 
beautiful, with description and culture notes. 
Each indexed by botanical and common name. 
Valuable for identifying plants and planting for 
color schemes. 6% x 9*4 inches; 320 pages; cloth 
bound. . . .... S3.T5 
PERENNIAL GARDENS, By H. Stuart Ortioff. 
More than a list of perennial plants with direc¬ 
tions for growing and maintaining. Plans and 
planting lists include most every conceivable 
kind of small gardens. 5x7% inches; 18 illus¬ 
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ROCK GARDEN8, By F. F. Rockwell. Shows 
Just how to build a Rock Garden on a large or 
small scale at little expense. Tells about soils 
and best location and what to plant for the 
effect you want. 5x7% inches; 86 pages; 31 
illustrations. $1.00 
New Grain for Poultry 
Our customers who keep some poultry may be inter¬ 
ested to know about a New Poultry Grain we have 
been testing in our Experimental Gardens. It is 
claimed that it originated in Russia and called 
PROSO. It is an enormous yielder and matures a 
crop in a very short time; our plantings were made 
in July and were ready to harvest in less than 60 
days. It grows more rapidly and matures quicker 
than other grains; reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet, 
stools and branches making 12 to 20 heads instead 
of one, and that is why it yields such enormous crops 
from very small plots of ground. It is claimed for 
feeding poultry Proso is equal to, or better than 
Wheat; it may be fed in bundles, as the kernels are 
readily scratched out of the heads, or it may be 
fed as clean grain. 
It may be planted any time from Corn planting time up 
to July 15th, and it will grow on high, dry soil that is not 
suitable for other grains. It is especially valuable as a 
summer “catch crop 0 — something that may be planted on 
land which has had an early crop removed, or ground that has 
been drowned out and not in shape to work until late in the season. 
The illustration shows 21 Proso grain heads, one of which had 
1185 grains. This accounts for its enormous yielding qualities. 
From a packet or ounce of seed you can test it out as a poultry 
feed and keep plenty to plant another year. Pkt., 1 0<; oz., 20 1> 
NEW MARIGOLD —Yellow Supreme 
We grew a sample of this new Sweet Scented Marigold (free from the 
Marigold odor) in our Trial Gardens the past summer and are so well 
pleased with it we have secured a supply of seed direct from the introducer 
to offer our customers. Our Novelty flower pages were so crowded we 
have been obliged to illustrate and describe it on this Novelty Vegetable 
page rather than not offer it this year. 
Visualize, if you can, a large, fluffy, well-rounded bloom of delicately 
mild honey fragrance, with broad, loose, frilled petals of a rich, creamy 
lemon-yellow color, and you have a fair conception of the new "Yellow 
Supreme" Marigold. You’ll truly enjoy its dazzling beauty. 
Unsurpassed as a cut-flower and exhibition variety as testified by many 
growers and Garden Clubs who tried it last year. Holds decided freshness 
fully a week to 10 days. In water 48 to 72 hours it takes on an even more 
delightful color and, if possible, a more graceful form. Its future as a 
garden and cut-flower favorite is assured. 
Plants are remarkably healthy, vigorous and free branching with foliage 
which is practically free from that objectionable Marigold odor. Having 
been originated and bred in Ohio it is fully acclimated to Northern 
climatic conditions and does just as satisfactorily in Southern sections. 
Yellow Supreme is sure to be a 193 5 sensation. For a real thrill grow it 
this year. You will have a delightful surprise. Pkt., 1 3<; 3 pkts., 30*. 
20 
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Novelties 
