VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
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YELLOW or WHITE LONDON alba MASON 
An early sort, grown principally for its light-colored seeds, which are used for making 
table mustard, etc. Plant rather dark green, with smooth, deeply cut leaves. Not used 
for greens, as it bolts seeders very early. 
TENDERGREEN or JAP MUSTARD SPINACH (KOMATSUMA) MEDAL 
A recent introduction of Oriental origin that has outstanding merits. It is an excellent 
sort because of its resistance to hot, dry weather and delicious flavor resembling blended 
spinach and mustard. Leaves, rich dark green in color, large oblong, smooth, with 
slender whitish center ribs. Does not bolt seeders quickly. 
OKRA or GUMBO 
Hibiscus esculentus 
DWARF LONG POD OAPID 
As the name implies, this variety combines the dwarf growing habit with the long pod 
characteristic. 
PLANT —23to 3 feet, sturdy, well branched. 
PODS —7 to 8 inches long, dark green, slender, good quality. 
IMPROVED DWARF GREEN or DWARF GREEN PROLIFIC OAKEN 
A very early and productive sort. A vigorous grower which produces remarkable pods. 
PLANT —2 to 23^2 feet in height, sturdy, hardy, and well branched. 
PODS —4 to 5 inches long, dark green, grooved, pointed, tender, and fleshy,- a very 
good flavorer for soups and stews. 
LONG GREEN or PERKINS MAMMOTH TALL OASIS 
A leading home, market garden, and canning variety. Medium early in season and very 
prolific. 
PLANT —Around 4 feet in height. 
PODS —7 to 8 inches in length, dark green, tapered, slender, fleshy, tender, and 
heavily ribbed. Of excellent quality. 
WHITE VELVET OBESE 
An early, highly productive sort, which is fine for the home garden. 
PLANT —Around 3 feet in height. 
PODS —6 to 7 inches long, slender, entirely white, with a faint greenish cast; fleshy, 
tender, smooth, tapered, of fine quality. 
ONIONS 
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AUSTRALIAN BROWN OCEAN 110 
One of the best keeping onions. A standard variety originally used for its ability to be 
held through the winter. Used a great deal for sets. A very dependable producer. 
BULBS —Medium sized, thick-flat to oval in shape,- flesh, solid, white, strongly fla¬ 
vored; skin, very thick, reddish brown in color. 
DANVER’S YELLOW GLOBE OCHRE 112 
A splendid Yellow Globe type of a standard sort which matures earlier than many of 
the earlier yellow varieties. Valuable as a storage onion. It also holds an important place 
in the home garden. 
BULBS —Medium sized, round shaped, uniform in development, small neck; flesh, 
white with yellowish tint, solid, crisp, fine textured, fairly mild; skin, thick, 
yellow in color. 
EBENEZER or JAPANESE OUTDO 100 
Exceptionally high quality early onion of large, mild type bulbs. Excellent for sets. 
Produces early green bunching and marketable bulbs from sets planted in the spring. Its 
small top assures thorough ripening. Sets have splendid over-winter keeping qualities. 
BULBS —Large sized, thick-flat shaped, small necks; flesh, very firm, white, fine textured, 
very mild; skin, attractive deep yellow color. 
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