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BEETS 
Sow in early April in drills one foot apart and one inch 
deep. Whern plants are up thin out to stand 4 inches apart 
in the row. I ounce will sow a row 50 feet. 
Bassi's Improved Detroit Dark Red. Very much improved 
over the old strain. Will produce the most uniform roots 
dark red in color. Unexcelled for table. 
10c pkt., 20c oz., 60c 'A lb., $1.50 I lb. 
Good For All. A new introduction, suitable for table or 
canning. Roots are smooth and globe shaped, dark red inside 
and out. Heavy yielder and early maturing. 
10 c pkt., 20 c oz., 60c i /4 lb. 
Crosby's Egyptian. This sort is mostly grown for an early 
supply. The roots are round with a flattened top and 3 
inches in diameter. Are sweet and tender, flesh is some¬ 
what lighter than the skin which is of a dark red color. 
10 c pkt., 20 c oz., 60c i /4 lb. 
Early Wonder. Will mature very early, with small tap roots. 
Flesh deep red and tender. 
10 c pkt., 20 c oz., 60c i /4 lb. 
SWISS CHARD 
The plants are cultivated for greens the same as Spinach. 
Sow early in Spring in rows and thin out later to 5 inches 
apart. This is a real "cut-and-come-again" variety. 
Giant Lucullus. Grows to a height of 2 feet and more, has a 
light green leaf, crumpled much like savoy type cabbage. 
10c pkt., 20c oz., 55c i /4 lb. 
Smooth Leaf, Dark Green. The leaf is smooth and dark green, 
the rib very broad and white, tender and of fine flavor. 
10c pkt., 20c oz., 55c i /4 lb. 
ITALIAN BROCCOLI 
Culture same as for Cauliflower. Italian Broccoli re¬ 
sembles a green Cauliflower, but much hardier and of a 
delicious flavor. 
Early Green Calabrese. A very good strain of the true head¬ 
ing Broccoli. After cutting the first crop heads form again 
on the remaining plant. 
10c pkt., 25c i /2 oz., 40c oz. For plants refer to page 31. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Sow seeds either in frame or open ground. Set plants 
in rows about 18 inches apart. Break leaves from stem to 
promote better heads. Mature in about 125 days. 
Long Island Improved. The plants produce a large crop of 
compact heads. 
10c pkt., 25c i /2 oz., 30c I oz. 
CABBAGE 
Sow seed in cold frame or hot bed and transplant the 
seedlings in rows 18 inches apart. For late crops sow in 
May outside and transplant in July. One ounce will produce 
about 5000 plants. 
Early Jersey Wakefield. The best first-early Cabbage for the 
home garden. The heads are pointed and very compact. 
10c pkt., 25c i /2 oz., 45c I oz. 
Copenhagen Market. This well know cabbage produces solid 
round heads which weigh 8 to 10 lbs. each. Maturity is 
uniform and nearly as early as Jersey Wakefield. 
10c pkt., 25c i /2 oz., 45c I oz. 
Late Flat Dutch. A popular old favorite. Heads are large, 
flat and of a fine keeping quality. 
10c pkt., 25c i /2 oz., 40c I oz. 
Mammoth Red Rock. Very satisfactory red variety with globe 
shaped head. Good winter keeper. 
10c pkt., 30c i /2 oz., 50c I oz. 
Perfection Drumhead Savoy. This savoy Cabbage enjoys a 
great popularity on account of its sweet tasty flavor. The 
heads are somewhat flattened. Curly leaves. Matures in Fall. 
10c pkt., 30c i /2 oz., 50c I oz. 
Chinese or Celery Cabbage (Pe Tsai). Resembles a head of 
Romaine Lettuce. Compact heads. 
10c pkt., 25c i /2 oz., 40c I oz. For Plants refer to page 31. 
CARROTS 
For early crops sow late April or early May. Sow seeds 
half inch deep in drills 12 inches apart, thinning to 3 inches 
in the row. Carrots like rich sandy loam, well tilled. One 
ounce for 100 feet of row. 
Selected Chantenay Half Long. An outstanding home garden 
variety. Averages 6 inches in length, broad at the neck 
narrowing to blunt end. The flesh is sweet, rich orange in 
color with fine flavor qualities. 
10c pkt., 25c I oz., 65c i /4 lb. 
Coreless. Excellent quality of the finest medium size. Blunt 
pointed, bright orange. 
10c pkt., 25c I oz., 75c i /4 lb. 
Improved Danvers. Remarkable for its dependability, and 
ideal for Winter storage. The carrot is dark orange, stump 
rooted, and grows to a length of 6 inches. Will grow in all 
soils. 10c pkt., 25c I oz., 65c i /4 lb. 
Oxheart. Valuable for Spring and early Summer crop. It is 
short and stocky, tender and sweet. 10c pkt., 20c oz., 50c 
'A lb. 
Improved Long Orange. A very productive Carrot that grows 
to a length of 10-12 inches. The roots are deep orange in 
color and 3 inches in diameter at the top. An enormous 
yielder and fine keeper. 10c pkt., 20c I oz., 50c i /4 lb. 
CAULIFLOWER 
For early crop sow in the hotbed in January or February 
and transplant when freezing weather is past. For late crops 
sow in May outside. Set out the plants 18 inches apart in 
2 to 2/2 foot rows. 
Ideal Snowball. Plants are dwarf and compact, and the heads 
are large and snow white. A fine Cauliflower of outstanding 
merit, it will mature about 5 days later than early Snowball. 
25c pkt., $1.00 i /4 oz., $1.75 i /2 oz. 
Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. One of the earliest varieties which pro¬ 
duces large heads of uniform size. Very smooth, pure white. 
20c pkt., 85c A oz., $1.45 i /2 oz. 
Danish Giant or Dry Weather. This type will stand drought 
and heat better than any other variety. Its heads are snow 
white and of a large size. Ideal for summer use. 25c pkt., 
'A oz. $1.00, $1.75 'A oz. 
For Plants Refer to Page 31 
CELERY 
Sow in early May in a well prepared bed. Transplant 
twice; first to 4 inches apart, and finally in rows 2/2 feet 
apart and 10 inches in the rows. Celery requires a great 
deal of water from the time the seed is sown until it is pulled. 
Easy Blanching. Easily grown. Recommended for earliness and 
crispness. Its quality is superb. 15c pkt., 35c A oz., 60c I oz. 
Paris Golden Self Blanching. This variety is of French origin. 
The plants make a dwarf growth and form thick, heavily ribbed 
stalks, easy to blanch and of a clear waxen yellow color, free 
from stringiness. Ready for use in September. 25c pkt., 50c 
A oz., $ 1.00 I oz. 
Bassi's White Plume. When blanched the crisp and brittle 
stalks are snow white, without any fibre or strings. It is highly 
recommended for home gardeners. 1 0c pkt., 35c A oz., 
60c I oz. 
Bassi's Golden Plume. Considered the best early celery in 
cultivation. It resembles Golden Self Blanching but is larger 
and of more vigorous growth. It is tender, deliciously flavored 
and disease resistant. 25c pkt., 50c A oz., $1-00 I oz. 
Winter Queen. The finest dwarf winter variety that develops 
a larger and fuller heart. Creamy white and solid. Popular 
on account of its crispness and exceptional keeping qualities. 
10c pkt., 30c I /2 oz., 50c I oz. 
Plants of the above varieties ready July 
Celeriac Large Smooth Prague (Turnip rooted Celery). Leaves 
are cut when young and used to flavor soups and meats, the 
roots or knobs are boiled, cooled and served as a salad. 
10c pkt., 30c A oz., 50c I oz. 
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