PALMER SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MO. 
SQUASH—(Continued) 
TABLE QUEEN OR DES MOINES: (60 days). A small, dark green, acorn-shaped 
sharply ribbed variety which matures nearly as early as the summer squashes. Fruits 
just the right size to serve in halves and of good quality for baking. The vines are 
trailing and very productive.Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 
COCOZELLE BUSH: (65 days). A handsome, oblong, dark green Italian variety lib¬ 
erally speckled with lighter green. The plants make a bushy compact growth and 
bear fruits measuring 16 to 18 inches long by 5 inches across and weighing 2 to 3 
pounds each. Of a very disitinct and rich , 
aromatic flavor.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. 90c 
GOLDEN SUMMER STRAIGHTNECK : (55 days). This is a selection of the Crook- 
neck variety and of equally good quality. The straight neck permits easier packing 
when shipped.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 90c 
YELLOW BUSH SCALLOPED: (60 days). Quite similar to the White Bush except 
in color, which is a deep orange-yellow. Often 
referred to as “Yellow Patty Pan”.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; !4 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 90c 
TURNIP 
(One Ounce Will Sow 100 Feet of Row) 
CULTURE: For early turnips, sow the seed early in the spring in rows 18 inches 
apart; thin out seedlings to 3 or 4 inches apart. For succession, sow every two weeks 
until the middle of May. Fall crops sown during July and August. Most gardeners 
sow turnips broadcast. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE: (55 days). (Selected Imported Strain also known as 
Red Top White Globe). The strain we offer is truly superior to the average stock of 
Purple Top White Globe. The roots are large, purple or dark red above ground, white 
below, and when in best condition for the table, are about 3 inches in diameter but 
can be grown much larger. Flesh white, 
fine-grained and tender.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 50c 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN: (42 days). The earliest of all. Has medium 
sized bulbs, very much flattened, smooth skin and crisp white flesh of fine quality. 
The upper portion of the turnip is reddish 
purple and the lower portion is pure white.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c 
SEVEN TOP OR WINTER GREENS: This variety does not produce edible roots, 
but is grown extensively for the leaves which are cooked and eaten as “Greens.” They 
make a tasty addition to the diet when prepared like spinach and are considered one 
of the most delicious greens in existence.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; x /4 lb. 15c; 1 lb. 40c 
JAPANESE LOUSE-PROOF: (60 days). An exceptional variety of recent introduc¬ 
tion. All white, large, globe-shaped heavy top and unusually sweet and tender. One 
of the outstanding characteristics of this turnip is that 
lice will not destroy the foliage.Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 75c 
MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS 
Borage. 
Cardoon. 
Celeriac. 
Chervil. 
Chicory. 
Cress, Curled. 
Cress, Water. 
Dandelion. 
Dill. 
Fennel. 
Rhubarb. 
Sage. 
Sorrell, Broad Leaf. 
Tobacco, all varieties 
Pkt. Oz. 
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lb. 
$0.50 
$1.50 
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2.50 
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2.00 
.65 
2.00 
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1.50 
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.90 
3.00 
1.50 
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.30 
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1.50 
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1.50 
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2.50 
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