50 MICHELL’S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLE SEEDS 
NOTE—All seeds on this page (excepting Beans) sent 
prepaid at quoted prices. 
PEA, LAXTON’S PROGRESS 
Earlier than Laxtonian; produces deep green, long pods filled 
with 8 or 9 large peas of excellent flavor. 18 inches. Pkt., 10c.; 
25c. per ^ lb.; lb., 40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs., $1.75; $3.20 per 
10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $7.00. 
SQUASH, TABLE QUEEN OR ACORN 
Matures early, edible in about 55 days; 6 to 8 inches long; 3 
inches in diameter; rind deep green turning to orange as it ripens; 
flesh light yellow; fine for baking. Pkt., 10c; 20c. per oz.; Y lb., 
45c.; $1.50 per lb. 
TOMATO, CRIMSON CUSHION 
OR BEEFSTEAK 
A vigorous grower; heavy, dark green foliage; fruits large, 
crimson scarlet, solid and suitable for slicing or canning. This is a 
variety that will grow and produce in most any locality. Pkt., 10c.; 
30c. per Y oz.; oz., 50c.; $1.75 per Y lb. 
Tomato , Crimson Cushion or Beefsteak 
ITALIAN AND AMERICAN VEGETABLES 
Especially selected varieties which are used extensively by the Italian people. 
CUCUMBER (Citrlolo) 
Early Market. A new variety worthy of a trial in your 
garden. Plant this one and you will have cucumbers 
before your neighbors. An attractive dark green 
variety, uniform in shape and size; averages 8 inches 
in length; excellent for slicing. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; 
Y lb., 65c. 
DANDELION, ITALIAN (Dentede Leone) 
(Cichorla Catalogna) 
A new introduction in this country and is in great 
demand as a green. The main stalk produces leaves 
resembling the broad leaved variety, but much greater 
in length. It is cut and bunched same as asparagus. 
Pkt., 15c.; 35c. per oz.; Y lb., $1.10. 
ENDIVE (Indivia) 
Escarolle or Full Heart Batavian. Leaves broad, light 
green, nearly plain. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per oz.; Y lb., 55c. 
Italian Dandelion 
DWARF BEAN (Fagiuoli Nana) 
Long Pod Broad or Fava. An English variety, used in the dry 
state, shelled. Grown extensively by the Italian people. Plant 
in rows about 3 feet apart, 8 inches apart in the row. Pkt., 10c.; 
25c. per Y lb.; lb., 40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs., $1.75; $3.20 per 
10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $7.00. 
BROCCOLI (Brocull) 
Rapa or 40 Day. This is a very early type of sprouting Broccoli, 
producing many small heads. The seed is broadcasted thickly. 
Cut when about 10 to 12 inches high, just before the heads burst 
into bloom. Suitable for early spring or fall sowing. A very fine 
green. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; Y lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb. 
FLORENCE FENNEL 
(Finocchio) 
A delicious Italian vegetable which tastes quite like Celery, 
but is a little sweeter and more delicate in flavor. The enlarged leaf 
bases are usually boiled in preparation for the table. Pkt., 10c.; 
25c. per oz. 
ITALIAN ROCKET OR RUCOLA 
Greatly relished in salads and quite tasty in soups; the leaves 
resemble sorrel; slightly pungent, but flavor is distinct and appe¬ 
tizing. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per oz.; Y lb., 60c. 
SQUASH (Zucca) 
Cocozelle or Italian. This is a bush variety with smooth fruits, 
dark green in color, striped deeper. Pkt., 10c.; 15c. per oz.; 
Y lb., 40c.; $1.25 per lb. 
TOMATO, ITALIAN SALAD 
Finocchio or Florence Fennel 
CABBAGE (Cavola Cappuccio) 
Perfection Drumhead Savoy. A crimped-leaved sort; color 
deep, glossy green; the head is almost round and distinctly 
flavored. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per Y oz.; oz., 35c.; $1.00 per Y lb. 
A new variety from Italy for the American people; this fine 
red, plum-shaped salad tomato has become quite popular, due to 
the fact that it is practically free from acid, very few seeds and 
has a flavor all its own. When served in halves or quarters on a 
lettuce leaf with the usual fixings it makes a very attractive dish. 
Pkt., 20c.; 60c. per Y oz.; oz., $1.00. 
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