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(Write for free care and culture leaflet) 
900—ANISE. Cultivated for its seed and its leaves 
which have a fragrant and agreeable scent, and a 
pleasant taste. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
902—CARAWAY. A biennial having finely cut foliage, 
similar to carrots. Seeds used for flavoring pastry 
and meat. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
904 —CORIANDER. An annual. Its tender leaves are 
used for soups and salads. Seeds are used by confec¬ 
tioners and in medicines. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. _ 
906—DILL. Used in soups and pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14 lb., 25c, postpaid. _ 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Culture: For early turnips, sow as soon as possible. 
For late turnips, sow latter part of July or first of Augusts 
Turnips are generally sown broadcast, but larger crops 
are obtained by cultivating in drills 18 inches apart. One 
pound of seed to the acre, if in drills. If sown broadcast, 
2 to 3 pounds per acre. Three tons of Turnips or Ruta¬ 
bagas are worth as much as one ton of alfalfa hay. 
810 — SNOWBALL OR EARLY SIX-WEEKS. (42 days.) 
One of the best varieties for early spring table use; 
uniform in size; flesh is pure white, solid and crisp; 
very tender and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 
lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. _ 
812 — EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAP. (46 days.) 
Flat, purple red top, white below. Quick grower, flesh 
fine grained and of sweet flavor. Extensively used for 
table. A very good keeper and may be sown either 
broadcast or in drill. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 
50c; 5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
814 — EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. (42 days.) One 
of the earliest Turnips and of excellent quality, pure 
white and very smooth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 
lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
816 — EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. (42 days.) 
Medium size, white, smooth and bright purple top; good 
for home use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 
lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
818 — PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. (55 days.) The 
Housewife’s Choice. Very productive, mild and very 
sweet. Excellent keeper. Try this variety and I am 
sure you will be pleased with it. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 
lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
819 — COW KORN. A rapid grower and grown largely for 
feeding purposes. You can use this for chickens, too. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25, post¬ 
paid. 
820— LARGE YELLOW OR AMBER GLOBE. (76 days.) 
Flesh yellow; hardy and productive. This Turnip is 
grown largely for stock feeding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 
lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
Purple Top 
White Globe 
908—HOREHOUND. A hardy perennial. Its leaves are 
used for flavoring candy and in the manufacture of 
cough medicine. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
911 —SWEET BASIL. The leaves are used for flavoring 
soups, stews, and highly seasoned dishes. Pkt., 5c, 
postpaid. 
912 _FLORENCE FENNEL. The leaves are used for garnishing; seeds 
are also used for flavoring and some like the leaves and stalks boiled 
and used as a broth with meat. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
913 _ROSEMARY. The leaves are used for seasoning. Also for medical 
purposes. Pkt., 5c , postpaid. _ 
I 915—SAGE. Useful for seasoning. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c, postpaid. | 
917 _THYME. The leaves and young shoots used for seasoning. Tea is 
also made from the leaves. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
922 _LAVENDER (Lavandula Vera). The dried leaves and flowers are 
placed in clothes closets to scent linens. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
923 _SWEET MARJORAM (Origanum Marjoram). Used fresh or dried 
for seasoning sauces, soups, etc. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
Tobacco 
One ounce will sow about 25 square feet and will produce enough plants 
for one acre. 
Culture: Sow under glass during February. In early June plant out S 
feet apart each way. 
706_HAVANA. Well known large-leaf variety, especially good for the 
manufacture of cigars. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; lb., 91.25, postpaid. 
705_WHITE BURLEY. A number of my friends have been asking for 
this variety. A heavy yielder with rich, broad leaves. Easy to cure. 
Desirable for cut or plug tobacco. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.25, post¬ 
paid. 
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910—NEW GUINEA GOURD BEANS. Weigh 15 pounds or more each 
The vines will climb an arbor or any support to a height of 20 to i o 
feet, or run along fences. They are used in the same manner as 
squashes and egg plants. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c, postpaid. 
930_ BRUSSELS SFROUTS. (Perfection.) Small sprouts resembling 
miniature cabbage. Heavy yielder; fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 
lb., 50c, postpaid. , , .. 
934 _WATER CRESS (Nasturtium Officinalis). Perennial aquatic. 
Leaves fine for garnishing apd salads. Pkt., 5c, postpaid. 
936 _CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS. Extra Curled. A small salad plant 
used for garnishing. Pkt., 5c; oz,, 10c; 14 lb., 25c, postpaid. 
940 _LENTILS. Round, flat, pea-like seeds for soups. Pkt., 5c; 14 lb., 35 c; 
lb., 60c, postpaid. „ ^ . . , XT 
946 vat.t; OR BORECOLE. Tall green curled. About 2 feet high. Nu¬ 
merous dark green, curled Jeaves. Similar to spinach. Cooked with 
bacon makes a delicious, healthful dish. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c, 
g58—LEEK. American Flag. Closely related to garlic, but much easier to 
grow. Used for flavoring soups and salads. Very mud. Pkt., oc; oz., 
15c, postpaid. 
962 —MUSTARD. Southern Giant Curled. Large, curfed-leaved variety. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid 
966_OKRA (Gumbo.) Dwarf prolific. The fruit pods are used in soups, 
stews and catsups. Pods comparatively short, but numerous. Early 
variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c, postpaid. 
932 —COLLARDS. Plant of the cabbage family. Use as a green. Forms 
a cluster of tender leaves on a long stem. Excellent quality when 
cooked. Withstands heat and adverse soil conditions. Pkt., 5c, post¬ 
paid. ,. ^ . 
938 _GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY. Black, shiny berries, 14 to % inches 
in diameter. Make delicious pies, preserves and jam. Same culture 
as tomatoes. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 50c. 
Kohlrabi 
Similar to both cabbage and turnip, combines flavor of both. 
950—EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Especially early, adapted for forcing; 
flesh white and very tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
952_EARLY PURPLE. Purple outside with white flesh. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
SALSIFY 
Or Vegetable Oyster 
An ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill. 
Culture: Sow early in Spring, in drills 12 
in. apart and one inch deep, thin out young 
plants to 6 inches. Roots will be ready in 
October, when a supply should be taken 
up and stored like carrots. Will suffer no 
injury left in ground until Spring. Long, 
smooth, white roots when cooked, have 
flavor like oysters. 
690—MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND 
SALSIFY. Tender and delicious. Pkt., 
5c: oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, post¬ 
paid. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
A lot of my friends have been asking for 
mushroom spawn. I have arranged with one of 
the most reliable producers to supply it for us. 
Mushrooms are yery fine eating and a valu¬ 
able market crop. If you have a cave or cellar 
where a temperature of 55 to 65 degrees is 
available, you can grow mushrooips easily and 
successfully. Full instructions for culture 
will be sent along with every orfler. Ours is 
the cream colored kind; it qomes in bricks of 
1 lb. (enough for ten sq. ft.). Price per brick, 
35c; three for 90c, or ten for $2.65, postpaid. 
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