One Ounce Will Sow 150 
Feet of Drill 
“For Flavoring and Seasoning” 
(Write for free Care and Culture Leaflet) 
900—ANISE. Cultivated for its seed and its leaves which 
have a fragrant and agreeable scent, and a pleasant 
taste. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
902—CARAWAY. A biennial having finely cut foliage, 
similar to carrots. Seeds used for flavoring pastry and 
meats. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
904—CORIANDER. An annual. Its tender leaves are used 
for soups and salads. Seeds are used by confectioners 
and in medicines. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
906— DILL. Used in soups and pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
44 lb.. 25c; postpaid. 
908—HOREHOUND. A hardy perennial. Its leaves 
are used for flavoring candy and in the manufac¬ 
ture of cough medicine. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
911— SWEET BASIL. The leaves are used for flavor¬ 
ing soups, stews, and highly seasoned dishes. Pkt., 
5c, postpaid. 
912— FLORENCE FENNEL. The leaves are used for 
garnishing, seeds are also used for flavoring and 
some like the leaves and stalks boiled and used as a 
broth with meat. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
913— ROSEMARY. The leaves are used for seasoning. 
Also, for medical purposes. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
915—SAGE. Useful for seasoning. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 44 lb., 50c, postpaid. 
917—THYME. The leaves and young shoots used for seasoning. Tea is 
also made from the leaves. Pkt.. 5c, postpaid. 
922— LAVENDER (Uavendula Vera). The dried leaves and flowers are 
placed in clothes closets to scent linens. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
923— SWEET MARJO RAM (Origanum Majoram). Used fresh or dried 
for seasoning sauces, soups, etc. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
Tobacco 
Culture. For early Tur¬ 
nips, sow as soon as pos¬ 
sible. For late turnips, 
sow latter part of July or 
first of August. Turnips 
are generally sown broad¬ 
cast, but larger crops are 
obtained by cultivating 
in drills 18 inches apart. 
One pound of seed to the 
acre, if in drills. If sown 
broadcast, 2 to 3 pounds 
per acre. Three tons of 
Turnips or Rutabagas are 
worth as much as one ton 
of alfalfa hay. 
810 — SNOWBALL or 
EARLY SIX-WEEKS. 
(42 days.) One of the best varieties for early spring 
table use; uniform in size; flesh is pure white, solid 
and crisp; very tender and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % 
lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
Purple Top 
White Globe 
812—EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. (46 days.) 
Flat, purple red ton, white below. Quick grower, flesh 
fine grained and of sweet flavor. Extensively used for 
table. A very good keeper and may be sown either 
broadcast or in drills. Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 10c; 44 lb., 20c; 
lb., 50c., 5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
814 — EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. (42 days.) One 
of the earliest Turnips and of excellent quality; pure 
white and very smooth. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb.. 25c; 
lb., 75c; 5 lbs.. $3.00, postpaid. 
816 — EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. (42 days.) 
Medium size, white, smooth and bright purple top: 
good for home use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; >4 lb., 25c; lb.. 
75c; 5 lbs.. $3.00, postpaid. 
818—PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. (55 days.) The 
Housewife’s Choice. Very productive, mild and very 
sweet.. Excellent keeper. Try this variety and I am 
sure you will be pleased with it. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
l 4 lb.. 20c; lb.. 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
819 — COW HORN. A rapid grower and grown largely for 
feeding purposes. You can use this for chickens, too. 
Pkt.. 5c; oz., 10c; >4 lb.. 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25, post¬ 
paid. 
820—LARGE YELLOW or AMBER GLOBE. (76 days.) 
Flesh yellow; hardy and productive. This Turnip is 
grown largely for stock feeding. Pkt.. 5c; 
oz., 10c; 44 lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 
5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
American 
Purple Top 
Culture. Should be sown 
a few weeks earlier than 
Turnips, in drills 2 44 feet 
apart, one-half inch deep. 
When the roots are full 
grown, pull them before 
freezing. Cut off tops and 
store them in the cellar 
for Winter use. Fall sow¬ 
ing, same as turnips. 
832 — AMERICAN PUR¬ 
PLE TOP. (88 days.) 
An old standard vari¬ 
ety, with yellow color 
and purple top; fine 
quality and a good 
yielder. Pkt., 5c; oz. 
10c; 44 lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 
5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
One ounce will sow about 25 square feet and will produce enough plants 
for one acre 
Culture. Sow under glass during February. In early June plant out 3 
feet apart each way. 
706—HAVANA. Well known large-leaf variety, especially good for the 
manufacture of cigars. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 35c; 44 lb.. $1.25, postpaid. 
705 — WHITE BURLEY. A number of my friends have been asking for 
this variety. A heavy yielder with rich, broad leaves. Easy to cure, 
desirable for cut or plug tobacco. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; *4 lb., $1.25, 
post paid. 
Unusual Vegetables 
910—NEW GUINEA GOURD BEANS. Weigh 15 pounds or more each. 
The vines will climb an arbor or any support to a height of 20 to 30 
feet, or run along fences. They are used in the same manner as 
squashes and egg plants. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c, postpaid. 
930—BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Perfection. Small sprouts resembling 
miniature cabbage. Heavy yielder; fine quality. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 20c; 
>4 lb.. 50c, postpaid. 
934—WATERCRESS (Nasturtium Officinale). Perennial aquatic. Leaves 
fine for garnishing and salads. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
936—CRESS or PEPPER GRASS. Extra Curled. A small salad plant 
used for garnishing. Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 10c; 44 lb., 25c, postpaid. 
940—LENTILS. Round, fiat, pea-like seeds used for soups. Pkt., 5c; 
4*2 lb.. 35c; lh.. 60c, postpaid. 
946—KALE or BORECOLE. Tall green curled. About 2 feet high. Nu¬ 
merous dark green, curled leaves. Similar to spinach. Cooked with 
bacon makes a delicious, healthful dish. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 44 lb., 40c, 
postpaid. 
958—LEEK. American Flag. Closely related to garlic, but much easier 
to grow. Used for flavoring soups and salads. Very mild. Pkt., 5c; 
oz.. 15c, postpaid. 
962—MUSTARD. Southern Giant Curled. Large, curled-leaved variety. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb.. 25c; lb.. 75c, postpaid. 
966—OKRA, (GUMBO). Dwarf. Prolific. The fruit pods, are used in 
soups, stews and catsups. Pods comparatively short, but numerous. 
Early variety. Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 10c; 44 lb.. 25c, postpaid. 
932—COLLARDS. Plant of the cabbage family. Use as greens. Forms 
a cluster of tender leaves on a long stem. Excellent quality when 
cooked. Withstands heat and adverse soil conditions. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
938—GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY. Black, shiny berries, V 2 to % inches 
in diameter. Make delicious pies, preserves and jam. Same culture as 
tomatoes. Pkt., 5c; 44 oz., 50c. 
Kohlrabi 
Similar to both cabbage and turnip, combines flavor of both. 
950—EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Especially early, adapted for forcing; 
flesh white and very tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 44 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
952—EARLY PURPLE. Purple outside with white flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; 44 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
GOURDS 
Very desirable vine 
where quick growth is 
wanted. Blooms are very 
ornamental and the fruit 
very unique as well as 
useful. Makes fine play¬ 
things for the young¬ 
sters. Pkt., 10c. 
1440—Calabash (E) 
1444—Dish Rag (F) 
1442—Dipper Gourd. (C) 
1446—Hercules Club (B) 
1448—Nest Egg (A) 
1450—Orange (D) 
1456—Mixed Large Fruited 
1338—Mixed Small Fruited 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
A lot of my friends have been asking for 
mushroom spawn. It proved very satisfactory 
last year and I have arranged with one of the 
most reliable producers to supply it for us. 
Mushrooms are very fine eating, and a valu¬ 
able market crop. If you have a cave or cellar 
w'here a temperature of 55 to 65 degrees is 
available, you can grow mushrooms easily and 
successfully. Full instructions for culture 
will be sent along with every order. Ours is 
the cream colored kind; it comes in bricks of 
1 lb. (enough for ten sq. ft.). Price per brick. 
35c; three for 90c, or ten for $2.65, postpaid. 
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