Sow Turnips in New 
Ground and 
Grow Them Quickly 
SALSIFY 
One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of drill 
Sow early in April in drills about 1)4 feet apart; 
thin out plants to 8 inches apart. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. A large- 
growing variety. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 
341b. $1.50. 
SCORZONERA 
Resembles salsify, but is black. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
SEA KALE 
Sea Kale Seed. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
Sea Kale Plants. $4 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
SORREL 
Large-leaved French. Used for soups and 
salads. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
SPINACH 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 
12 pounds, an acre, in drills 
Summer Spinach should be sown every ten days, 
from April to the middle of July, for succession; 
winter varieties during August and September. 
Curled-leaved Savoy. Large, tender, curled 
and wrinkled leaves. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 
30 cts.; lb. $1. 
Blight-resistant Virginia Savoy. For late 
sowing only. Produces large, curled, tender 
leaves. Oz. 15 cts.; 34 lb. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
King of Denmark. Leaves large, tender, 
curled, of fine substance and flavor. Hardy 
and early. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 40 cts.; Ib. $1. 
Large and Crumpled-leaved. Improved 
late sort. Dark green, thick, and fleshy. 
Oz. 15 cts.; J4Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
Long-standing (Round, Thick-leaved). 
A greatly improved stock of round Spinach. 
Oz. 15 cts.; 341 b. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
New Zealand Summer. Does well in hot 
summer weather. Very productive. Oz. 
20 cts.; 341b. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
Perpetual. Immediately one gathering has 
been made, fresh leaves appear, maintain¬ 
ing a supply long after other sorts are ex¬ 
hausted. Oz. 25 cts.; 341b. 75 cts.; Ib. $2. 
Prickly (Winter). The best variety for win¬ 
ter. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
Princess Juliana. Very choice, long-stand¬ 
ing variety. Produces large, dark leaves 
of heavy substance. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 50 
cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
Triumph (Long Season). Thick, fleshy, 
crumpled leaves. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 25 cts.; 
Ib. 75 cts. 
Victoria. Extra-dark green color. Does not 
quickly run to seed. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 
25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
Viroflay, Thick-leaved. Favorite sort for 
spring or fall sowing. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 
25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
White Bush Scallop Squash 
SQUASH 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 hills of the early 
sorts and 25 hills of the later varieties 
Seeds should be planted about the middle of 
May, in hills 4 feet apart for bush varieties, and 
10 feet apart for the running sorts. Put twelve to 
fifteen seeds in each hill; afterward thin out, leaving 
three or four of the best plants. 
Bush Summer Crookneck. Yellow fruit of 
delicious flavor. Early and productive. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Cocozelle. A banana-shaped Squash, 15 
inches long. Dark green when young, after¬ 
wards light yellow. Should be served and 
cooked like Eggplant. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
50 cts. 
English Marrow, Bush White. Fruits are 
oval, cream-colored, of delicate flavor. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
English Marrow, Long White. Skin 
greenish yellow; flesh white, soft, and 
richly flavored. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Extra-Early Jersey White Bush. Enor¬ 
mously productive. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Giant Summer Crookneck. Very large; 
rich flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Golden Hubbard. Flesh deep golden yel¬ 
low. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 34lb. $1.50. 
Improved Hubbard. Well known and liked 
for late use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
White Bush Scallop. A good early variety 
of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Zucchini. The true Italian Summer Squash 
that is so very popular in Southern Europe, 
and is now in demand in this country. It 
is very prolific, tender, of delicious mild 
flavor, and easy cultivation. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts.; 341b. $1.50. 
TOMATO 
Hunt’s Victory Tomatoes 
Forcing Tomatoes 
HUNT’S VICTORY. Early. A very heavy 
cropper. Produces round, medium-sized 
fruit of splendid flavor, in large trusses. 
Excellent for shipping. Equally good, both 
indoors and out. Pkt. 25 cts.; 34 oz - $3. 
Dobbie’s Champion. Heavy cropper. 
Deep scarlet. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Early Sunrise. Splendid cropper. Medium 
size. Pkt. 25 cts.; J4«z. $3. 
Golden Sunrise. Produces medium-sized, 
pure golden yellow fruits. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Holmes’ Supreme. Medium-sized, scarlet; 
fruit round, smooth, and firm. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Market King. Early. A very heavy 
cropper. Pkt. 25 cts.; 34oz. $2.75. 
Stirling Castle. Small, very solid fruits of 
finest flavor. Pkt. 25 cts.; 34 oz - 52. 
One ounce of seed will produce 2000 plants 
In February or March sow seeds lightly in rows 
in greenhouse, hotbed, or window-box, and when 
plants have reached a height of 3 inches, transplant 
to hotbeds. About June 1, set out in open ground, 
4 feet apart, giving plenty of well-rotted manure to 
each plant. Water freely during hot weather. To 
obtain the best results, trellises or stakes should 
be used. 
Bonny Best. Very early. Medium size. 
Produces freely. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel. Fine, large, solid, 
smooth, bright red fruits. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 75 cts. 
Dwarf Champion. Fruit of medium size. 
Very prolific. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Earliana. Extra early. Bright red, smooth. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
John Baer. Very early. An exceedingly 
heavy cropper. Fruit of medium size and 
fine flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Marglobe (Wilt-resistant). Considered by 
many to be the best outdoor variety. 
Deep red, globe-shaped fruits with few 
seeds. Does not crack. Vines robust. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. $1. 
Ponderosa. Fruits very large, solid, and 
bright crimson. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. $1. 
Stone, Dwarf. Large scarlet fruits, very 
solid and of superb flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 75 cts. 
Stone, Tall. Large, solid fruits of very fine 
flavor. Very productive. A splendid 
variety for market. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Fancy-shaped Tomatoes 
Red Pear 
Red Plum 
Red Cherry 
Yellow Pear 
Yellow Plum 
Strawberry (Husk) 
Each: Pkt. 15 cts. 
TURNIP 
One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill; 
2 pounds, an acre 
For main crop, sow in open ground from May to 
July; for winter use, during July and August. Set 
out in rows 134 feet apart, allowing a space of 
6 inches between the plants. 
Early Snowball. Crisp, tender, and sweet. 
Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 50 cts. 
Golden Ball. One of the best table sorts. 
Oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 60 cts. 
Milan, Early Purple-Top. Flesh pure 
white, delicate, and sweet. Oz. 20 cts.; 
341 b. 60 cts. 
Milan, Early White-Top. Very tender. 
Quick grower. Oz. 25 cts.; 341b. 75 cts. 
Purple-Top White Globe. Oz. 25 cts.; 
34lb. 75 cts. 
Yellow Globe. For early or late sowing. 
Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 50 cts. 
GARDEN SWEDE. Specially selected for 
garden purposes. Oz. 25 cts.; 341b. 75 cts. 
Swede Turnip or Rutabaga 
Three pounds of seed will sow an acre 
American Purple-Top. Lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4. 
Champion. Purple-top. Lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4. 
Long Island Improved. Lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4. 
HERBS 
For plants, 
Anise 
Basil, Sweet 
Caraway 
Dill 
Fennel, Florence 
Fennel, Sweet 
Hyssop 
Each: I 
see page 43 
Lavender 
Marjoram, Sweet 
Rue 
Sage, Broad-leaf 
Savory, Summer 
Savory, Winter 
Thyme, English 
kt. 15 cts. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., NEW YORK 
