ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA 
Vegetable Seeds 
SWEET CORN 
Sow iy 2 pounds to ZOO hills; 12 pounds for an acre. Yi pound equals 1 pint; 1% pounds equal 
Golden Cross Bantam. A cross of two inbred Bantams 
developed at the Purdue Experiment Station, it is a 
midseason hybrid, typically 4 to 8 days later than 
Golden Bantam. Stalks average 6 feet in height and 
are sturdy and straight, and under favorable condi¬ 
tions two ears are usually produced on each stalk. 
The ears are about 8 inches long and have 10 to 14 
rows of kernels. This hybrid is noted especially for 
its resistance to Stewart’s disease and for the re¬ 
markable uniformity of its ears. Tests conducted 
over a period of three years in 23 states show that 
Golden Cross Bantam will give an average of 26 per 
cent greater yield of marketable ears than Golden 
Bantam. Lb. 60c; 12 V 2 lbs. $7.00; 50 lbs. $25.00. 
Golden Evergreen. Best and sweetest sugar corn of 
the late varieties. Better than Golden Bantam, a 
cross of Golden Bantam and Stowell’s Evergreen re¬ 
taining the quality of the Bantam and remarkable ten¬ 
derness. V 2 pt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; pk. $2.25 
bus. $8.25. 
Early Mammoth. A late ripening second-early variety. 
The ears are of large size, tapering well toward the 
point; kernels large and very sweet. %pt. 10c; 
pt. 15c; qt. 30c; pk. $2.25; bus. $8.25. 
Country Gentleman (Shoe-Peg). Very productive mid¬ 
season variety with ears 7 to 8 inches long and irreg¬ 
ularly arranged kernels. Vkpt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; 
pk. $2.25; bus. $8.25. 
Gill’s Early Golden Market. An early golden variety, 
producing ears 9 inches long, with 12 or 14 rows. 
Grains large, sweet, of excellent quality. Two weeks 
earlier than Golden Bantam. V&pt. 10c; pt. 20c; 
qt. 35c.; pk. $2.25; bus. $8.00. 
Golden Giant. Cross between Golden Bantam and Howl¬ 
ing Mob. Matures a week after Golden Bantam. De¬ 
licious. y° pt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; pk. $2.25; bus. 
$8.25. 
Late Mammoth. A large-eared variety, maturing after 
Stowell’s Evergreen. V 2 PI. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; 
pk. $2.25; bus. $8.25. 
Barden’s Wonder Bantam. Of the same type, season and 
quality as Golden Bantam, but having a longer ear. 
The stalks grow from 5 to 6 feet high and have ears 
8 to 10 inches long, filled with 8 rows of rich golden 
kernels, ^pt. 10c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; pk. $2.25. 
Whipple’s Early White Sweet Corn. A fairly new va¬ 
riety, well liked by trade and market gardeners. About 
the same season as Early Evergreen, and favors it in 
appearance. Grains deep, like Evergreen, only not 
quite so large. Stalks 5 to 6 feet high, of vigorous 
growth, with ears produced about 3 feet from the 
ground, often two to the stalk. Ears about 8 inches 
long, rather blocky in form, 16- to 18- and often 20- 
rowed, filled to the end with rather narrow, deep, 
wedge-shaped grains of pearly whiteness when green, 
with high sugar content. V 2 pt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; 
pk. $2.25; bus. $8.25. 
Extra-early Adams. This is not a Sweet or Sugar Corn, 
and the distinction should be kept carefully in mind. 
However, it is of good flavor, quite sweet, and tender 
when young. V2 pt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 25c; pk. $1.90; 
bus. $7.50. 
Early Evergreen. Resembles Stowell's Evergreen but 
ready for use much earlier and remains in good condi¬ 
tion equally as long. Ears grow to a good size— 
nearly 7 inches long. %pt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; 
pk. $2.25; bus. $8.25. 
Kendel’s Early Giant. A second early variety, several 
days earlier than Crosby. Ears average seven inches 
in length, thick through, with ten or more rows of 
large grains of rich, sugary flavor. Vkpt. 10c; pt. 15c; 
qt. 30c; pk. $2.25; bus. $8.25. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. Ears 8 to 9 inches long, usually 
with 16 to 18 rows of long, slender grains, entirely 
free from glaze. V2 pt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; pk. 
$2.25; bus. $8.25. 
Golden Bantam. America’s favorite Sweet Corn. One 
of the sweetest Sweet Corns in existence. Has a rich, 
sweet and buttery flavor. Can be sown a week before 
any other variety. Ears are 5 to 6 inches long and 
closely set with deep, broad, luscious, golden yellow 
kernels. V2 pt. 10c; pt. 15c; qt. 30c; pk. $2.25; bus. 
$8.25. 
White Evergreen. This is a splendid white main-crop 
Sweet Corn for market use and home gardens. The 
ears are large, closely set with pearly white grains of 
rich and luscious flavor. It is a heavy yielder. Has 
larger ears and is earlier maturing than Stowell’s 
Evergreen. Our stock is particularly fine. %pt. 10c; 
pt. 15c; qt. 30c; pk. $2.25; bus. $8.25. 
Howling Mob. Ears 7 to 9 inches long, closely set with 
12 to 14 rows of large, pearly white, very sweet grains. 
The earliest choice white Corn. %pt. 10c; pt. 15c; 
qt. 30c; pk. $2.25; bus. $8.25. 
1 quart 
Golden Sunshine 
CELERY 
sow about 300 feet of row and produce about 5000 plants 
One ounce of seed will 
A row of celery in the home garden will supply a family with a 
delicious vegetable until late in the fall. Its hardy qualities and 
adaptability to various soils and weather conditions make it a very 
desirable crop to grow. 
Excellent results are obtained from constantly moist, rich, well 
prepared soil. Celery seed will sprout at comparatively low tempera¬ 
tures but requires constant and abundant moisture. It is slow to 
germinate and even under favorable conditions cannot be expected 
to start within 2 weeks. For fall and winter use in the North, 
celery may be planted from March 15th to April 15th. Plantings 
in other sections can be governed accordingly. The soil for starting 
plants should be fine and loose and seed must be covered only 14 inch 
deep. Prick out about 3 inches apart each way when seedlings 
have 3 or 4 leaves started. Keep the soil well moistened at all times 
and transplant to open ground when plants are 75 to 90 days old. 
Space the rows according to the methods of blanching. 5 to 7 feet 
are required for soil blanching and 2 to 4 feet for other methods. 
Set the plants 8 to 12 inches apart to the row. To avoid pithiness 
or rotting of the stalk do not cover for blanching during warm 
weather. 
tinge of green to a light golden yellow—-in season 
it follows in close succession Golden Yellow Self¬ 
blanching. We consider it unsurpassed in its rich 
nutty flavor. Pkt. 5c.; *4 oz. 15c; V2 oz. 20c; 
oz. 40c; Vi lb. $1.25; lb. $4.50. 
Easy-blanching. A medium-dwarf sort that blanches 
very easily. Of good flavor and a fine keeper. 
Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 15c; V2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. 
$1.35; lb. $4.50. 
Emperor (Fordhook). Dwarf, stocky variety, with 
large, light yellow heart; very crisp, good keeper. 
Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 10c; V2 oz. 20c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. 
$1.25; lb. $5.50. 
Giant Pascal. Stalks solid, crisp with golden yellow 
heart. Pkt. 5c; ^oz. 10c; %oz. 15c; oz. 25c; 
Vi lb. 90c; lb. $2.40. 
Golden Dwarf (Golden Heart). Distinct. Crisp, 
solid; of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c: ^oz. 10c; V20Z. 
15c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. $1.00; lb. $3.75. 
Golden Self-blanching. Crisp, tender, and of fine 
flavor. Pkt. 5c; Vioz. 10c; %oz. 20c; oz. 40c; 
Vi lb. $1.25; lb. $5.50. 
Pink Plume. A very solid, crisp, desirable sort with 
stalks that blanch a beautiful rose-pink. Pkt. 5c; 
Vi oz. 10c; V2 oz. 20c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 75c; lb. 
$2.75. 
White Plume. Valuable early variety that requires 
very little blanching. Pkt. 5c; ^oz. 10c; J 4oz. 
20c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 75c; lb. $2.75. 
Winter Queen (Schumacher). Very large, solid 
green winter variety that blanches well. Pkt. 5c; 
Vi oz. 10c; V2 oz. 20c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 75c; lb. 
$2.50. 
CELERIAC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 
Giant Prague. Roots of good size, round, smooth, 
with small tops. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 10c; V2 oz. 15c; 
oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 
Abel’s Wonderful 
Abel’s Golden Plume. Very early, beautiful golden 
yellow Celery of most delicious flavor. Its fine 
appearance, earliness, and high quality have made 
it most popular for home and market. Pkt. 10c; 
Vi oz. 20c; V2 oz. 30c; oz. 55c; Vi lb. $1.75; lb. 
$ 6 . 00 . 
Abel’s Houser. A superlatively good green Celery 
of rich nutty flavor with meaty hearts and thick, 
luscious stems. One of the most popular varieties 
in the market. Pkt. 10c; ^oz. 35c; ^oz. 50c; 
oz. $1.25; Vilb. $5.00. 
Abel’s Wonderful. An unusually thick-set compact 
celery which attains exceptional weight. We have 
seen twelve stalks that weighed 72 pounds. It is 
a week earlier than Paris Golden, has no soft 
stalks, is free from strings, and is a perfect ship¬ 
per. In making our selection, we have not sac¬ 
rificed the girth in order to lengthen the first joint. 
For this reason, our Wonderful will yield a heavy 
crate. Our method of handling seed plants results 
in producing far fewer seeders than is generally 
the case, especially when one is trying to grow a 
late crop. This fact is acknowledged in all the 
large celery growing centers. The rib is 9 to 10 
inches to the first joint, is very hard, and its firm¬ 
ness makes it less susceptible to damage by heat 
or cold. Pkt. 25c; ^4oz. 75c; oz. $1.25; Vilb. 
$4.50; lb. $15.00. 
Columbia. An early maturing sort of most excellent 
shape and quality for the home market and private 
garden. It is extensively grown for shipment. 
The plant is of medium height but very stocky 
and heavy. The stalks are thick, almost round, 
resembling in shape those of Giant Pascal. The 
outer foliage of the plant when growing is rather 
light green with tinge of yellow, becoming when 
blanched yellow with tinge of green. The heart 
when properly blanched changes from yellow with 
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