MARK MEANS COMPANY, 1935 ANNUAL SEED CATALOG, LEWISTON, IDAHO 
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Miscellaneous Seeds 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS PARSLEY 
These are miniature cabbages produced from the side 
of the stalk. They are regarded as a great delicacy cooked 
and served in the same manner as cauliflower. Sow in hot 
beds in March or April and in the open ground in May. 
Cultivate the same as cabbage. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 30c; 
y 4 lb. 75c. 
COLLARDS 
A plant similar to cabbage. It does not, however, pro¬ 
duce a head. The center leaves are very tender and used 
as a pot herb. Are also desirable as greens for poultry and 
rabbits. Cultivate same as cabbage except plant 3 feet 
apart each way. 
Culture same as lettuce. Parsley is used mostly fur 
seasoning and garnishing. Its flavor is exceedlingly pleas¬ 
ant. 
CHAMPION MOSS or TRIPLE CURLED. The most 
popular variety for both the home and market garden 
Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. 60c. 
TOBACCO 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. Hardy, and the best 
adapted to cool localities. Grows to a height of about 
f> feet. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 75c. 
SOUTHERN GEORGIA. This is the old favorite. Light 
green leaves. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 20c; y 4 lb. 65c. 
CRESS or PEPPER GRASS 
Grows very quickly from seed sown thinly in drills. 
Used with lettuce to which it adds an agreeable pun¬ 
gency. Leaves are curled and very ornamental. Price: 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 85c. 
New York Imp. 
EGG PLANT 
Should be started in hotbeds and trans¬ 
planted, using same methods as for tom¬ 
atoes. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED. This variety 
is the general favorite for both market 
and home gardeners. Very prolific, us¬ 
ually produces 4 to 6 large fruits to a 
pliant. Color dark purple. Price: Pkg. 5c; 
oz. 65c; Vi lb. $2.00. 
ENDIVE 
Culture same as for lettuce. Very 
hardy. Grown principally for winter salad. 
GREEN CURLED. Hardy, vigorous 
grower, with deep green leaves. Price: 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 20c; y 4 lb. 65c. 
HERBS 
ANISE. An annual, cultivated principally for the seed, 
which has a fragrant smell and pleasant taste. Used for 
medical purposes; leaves used for garnishing and flavor¬ 
ing. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 25c. 
CATNIP. Perennial. Leaves and young shoots used for 
flavoring. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 40c. 
DILL. One of the most widely grown, herbs. The seed 
are used in soups, sauces and stews. The stems, leaves 
and flower heads are used to make dill pickles. Price: 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 20c. 
FENNEL. Used for garnishing and fish sauces. Price: 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 30c. 
HOREHOUND. This herb is used for flavoring candy, 
also in medicine. Sometimes planted as bee pasture. Price: 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 50c. 
SAGE. The most widely grown herb for seasoning. 
The leaves are used either green or dry. Price: Pkg. 5c; 
oz. 50c. 
SUMMER SAVORY. A hardy annual. When dried the 
stems, leaves and flowers are used for flavoring soups 
and dressings. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 50c. 
SWEET MARJORAM. The tops are used either green 
or dry for seasoning. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 40c. 
THYME. Used for flavoring soups, sauces, dressings. 
Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 60c. 
KOHLRABI 
This vegetable is a cross between a cabbage and a 
turnip. The edible portion is the large bulb, which forms 
on the stem above the ground- The bulbs have a mild, 
delicate, cabbage-like flavor. The plants are hardy and the 
seed may be sown practically all the year around. Plant 
like turnips and thin to 6 inches apart in row. One ounce 
of seed will produce 2000 plants. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Flesh white and tender. 
PRICE: Pkg,. 5c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c. 
FLOWER PLANTS 
Per Doz. 
Postpaid 
Pansy, Giant Mixed . .$0.50 
Aster, Giant Comet .50 
Asters, Crego Mixed . 50 
Zinnia, Dahlia Mixed .50 
Snapdragon .50 
Marigold, African .50 
Petunias, Balcony .50 
Salpiglossis .50 
Clarkia .50 
Burning Bush .75 
Snow in Mountain . .75 
Salvia (Flowering Sage) . 50 
ALL SEED ON THIS PAGE POSTPAID 
WORMWOOD. Used as a tonic in the form of tea. 
Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 50c. 
ROOTS AND PLANTS 
LOCALLY GROWN, TRANSPLANTED HARDY STOCK 
Not 
Postpaid Postpaid 
Doz. 100 Doz. 100 
Early and Late Cabbage 
Plants 
$0.20 
$0.85 
$0.15 
$0.75 
Early and Late Tomato 
Plants 
•30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Cauliflower Plants 
.30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Pepper Plants 
.30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Egg Plants 
.30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Celery . 
.30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Sweet Potato Plants 
.30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Gold Dollar Strawberry 
Plants . 
1.50 
1.25 
New Oregon Strawberry 
Plants . 
1.50 
1.25 
Everbearing Strawberry 
Plants . 
1.50 
1.25 
Asparagus Roots . 
2.25 
2.00 
Two-year Rhubarb Roots, 2 for 30c 
2 for 25c, not postpaid. 
, postpaid; 
Horseradish Roots, 2 foi 
• 15c, 
postpaid. 
Our Roots and Plants are from locally grown, well selected, hardy stock 
