861 Small Sugar O Round, slightly ribbed 
fruits of medium size, about 10 in. in diameter. Orange- 
yellow skin and rich orange flesh. Meaty, sweet, and 
fine grained. Excellent for pies. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 
4 ozs. 30?!; \' 2 lb. 50^; lb. 80?!; 2 lbs. $1.45; 5 lbs. $3.40. 
PUMPKINS 
One oz. of seed is sufficient for 25 to 35 hills spaced 10 ft. apart; 
4 lbs. of seed are needed per acre. It takes the fruits from 100 
to 120 days to reach maturity, depending on the season and 
the variety. 
875 Genuine Mammoth Q 
This variety is also called “Jumbo” or “King of the Mam¬ 
moths” because the Pumpkins grow to enormous size. They 
measure 25 in. in diameter and have a bright orange skin. The 
flesh is thick, of a beautiful bright yellow color; fine grained, 
solid, and tender. The giant Pumpkins weigh 60 to 100 lbs. each. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15f(; 4 ozs. 40(f; y 2 lb. 60?!; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
863 Big Tom This is the Connecticut Field Pumpkin 
or Improved Large Field. The standard variety for growing in 
the cornfield. Produces large orange fruits weighing 25 lbs. each. 
They are round and flat on the ends, with a smooth, hard rind. 
Thick, dry, sweet flesh, excellent for canning and for pies. The 
vines make a vigorous growth and need ample room to spread. 
A great favorite with many who appreciate its superb quality. 
Pkt. 5^; oz. 10?!; 4 ozs. 25^; l / 2 lb. 40?!; lb. 65?!; 
2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
872 Striped Cushaw Crook-necked fruits with white 
rind mottled with green. The fruits weigh about 12 lbs. each. 
An early and prolific variety of excellent quality, growing 18 to 
20 in. long. Thick, cream-colored flesh. Pkt. 10£; oz. 15^; 
4 ozs. 40?!; y 2 lb. 60?!; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
Other Well-known Pumpkins 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
4 Ozs. 
Vi Lb. 
Lb. 
2 Lbs. 
5 Lbs. 
865 Large Cheese Fine for canning or stock. . . 
870 White Cushaw (Jonathan). 
$0.05 
.10 
.10 
.10 
$0.15 
.15 
.15 
.15 
$0.25 
.40 
.40 
.35 
$0.35 
.60 
.60 
.55 
$0.55 
1.00 
1.00 
.90 
$1.00 
1.85 
1.85 
1.60 
$2.20 
4.40 
4.40 
3.80 
867 Golden Oblong Splendid for pies. 
874 Golden Cushaw Fine for pies or stock... . 
HORSE-RADISH 
The small sets or roots are planted in the spring 
i to furnish large, straight, smooth roots for use 
I the following season. Hardy. 
9956 Maliner Kren We have the true Mali¬ 
ner Kren or Bohemian Horse-Radish, which is 
I known for its vigorous growth and its large-sized 
white roots. A deep, fertile, medium-heavy soil 
and an abundance of moisture are essential to 
good results. We offer small roots of the right 
size for planting. 6 for 25?!; 12 for 35?!; 
100 or more at $2.00 per 100, 
transportation prepaid. 
RHUBARB 
(Pie Plant) 
The succulent stems of 
Rhubarb are highly valued 
as an appetizing dessert 
either stewed or in pies. 
Rhubarb is hardy and does best 
in a deep, rich, sandy loam. 
One oz. of seed will sow a row 
150 ft. long. 
Myatt’s Victoria 
979 Seed This is the most 
I popular variety, with broad, 
thick, tender stalks heavily 
shaded with red. It is a heavy 
yielder. Seed sown early in the 
year will give good-sized plants 
in 2 to 3 years. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 4 ozs. 50?!; 
*4 lb. 75?!; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 
5 lbs. $5.50. 
9985 Roots Plant 3 to 4 ft. 
apart and cover the eyes with 
7 in. of soil. 
2 for 35 ?f; 5 for 75?!; 
lOor more @ $1.20per 10, 
Rhubarb transportation prepaid. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
SWISS CHARD 
Swiss Chard replaces Spinach 
during the hot weather and is as 
to grow as Beets. Sow the 
during April or May in 
rows 16 to 20 in. apart and thin 
the seedlings to stand 1 ft. apart 
in the row. The plants are 
quite hardy and will yield 
throughout the summer and fall 
until frost. The large white ribs 
may be creamed like Asparagus. 
Sow one oz. for 100 ft.; 4 lbs. 
per acre. Ready for picking in 
60 days. 
136 Large Ribbed 
White 
Large smooth leaves of thick texture 
grown mostly for the heavy, tender 
main ribs which are very tasty 
served with a cream sauce. The 
green, succulent foliage may be used 
like Spinach. It is an old standard 
variety, grown extensively for both 
the white stalks and the green parts 
of the plant. Pkt. 5?!; oz. 15?!; 
4 ozs. 30?!; y 2 lb. 45?!; lb. 75?!. 
137 LUCUIIUS 
135 Burpee’s 
Fordhook 
Giant O 
Fordhook 
Giant 
A very outstanding Swiss Chard 
growing to enormous size. The 
rich blue-green leaves are much 
crinkled or savoyed. When 
fully developed, the leaves mea¬ 
sure 10 in. in width and 2% ft. 
in length. The texture of the 
leaves is thick and fleshy. The 
pearly white stems or stalks 
measure 2% in. in width. They 
give an excellent dish prepared 
like Asparagus. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 15£; 4 ozs. 40?!; 
l/ 2 lb. 60?!; Ib. $1.00. 
A well-known variety of Swiss Chard 
for which some culinary experts 
claim first place on account of its 
mild, Spinach-like flavor. The 
leaves grow to a very large size, with 
a great mass of thickly textured, 
light green foliage. The thick white 
stalks are splendid for creaming like 
Asparagus. It is a very popular 
variety with many gardeners. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 30?!; 
i/ 2 lb. 50?!; lb. 80?!. 
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