NORTHRUP, KING & CO. ’ S 
PEPPER (Continued) 
Harris Earliest 
The earliest of the large peppers, hence 
splendidly adapted to growing in the North. 
Mild, sweet, deep green; scarlet when ripe. 
Fruit ‘SV 2 to 4 in. long, 3 in. wide. 
Harris Early Giant 
An early variety for home and market 
gardens. Plant very prolific, bearing 12 to 
14 large fruits which measure 5 in. long 
and SV 2 in. in diameter. Slightly later than 
Harris Earliest. 
Large Bell or Bull Nose 
Large Bell or Bull Nose 
A standard early variety for both home 
gardens and market. Plants very prolific. 
Fruits 3 to 312 in. long and 3 in. thick, with 
broad end almost square. Flesh thick and 
sweet with mildly pungent ribs. Deep green 
when young and bright crimson when ripe. 
Large Sweet Spanish 
Large plants, very productive. Fruits 6 
to 7 in. long, 214 in. thick. Slightly tapered. 
Sweet flesh. Dark green when young, be¬ 
coming rich red. Medium early. 
Long Red Cayenne 
The favorite “hot” pepper. Conical shaped 
fruits, 4 to 5 in. long, V 2 in. through, deep 
green becoming bright red. A popular va¬ 
riety for bunching with pot herbs or for 
winter use. Early. 
Pimiento or Perfection 
Vigorous plants growing about 30 in. 
high with short, broad, dark green leaves. 
Fruits heart-shaped, smooth, 3 in. long, 
deep green becoming deep red. Flesh thick, 
sweet and of excellent flavor. Grown on 
large scale for canning—and a fine variety 
for home and market gardens. 
Red Chili 
Plants 18 in. high. Fruits, borne upright, 
are 2 to 2 V 2 in. long, cone shaped, pale 
yellowish green when young, changing to 
rich red. Very pungent. Used mostly for 
pepper sauce, pickling or dried for winter 
use. 
Ruby King 
A large, sweet, early pepper very popu¬ 
lar with private and professional gardeners. 
Vigorous, upright plants producing 10 to 15 
fruits to the plant. Fruits are often 6 in. 
long and SV 2 in. wide across the shoulder, 
slightly tapered. Usually 3 lobed. Deep 
green becoming a glowing ruby red when 
ripe. Walls thick and sturdy. 
Sweet Mountain 
Another large, sweet pepper with thick 
flesh. Fruits often grow to 6 in. long and 4 
in. thick. A bright deep green when young 
and handsome red when ripe. Plants of vig¬ 
orous growth and very productive. Popular 
for salads and pickles. 
Ruby King 
PUMPKIN 
Connecticut Field 70 days 
A large, rich, smooth, orange-yellow 
pumpkin, used extensively for canning, very 
popular for pies and excellent for stock 
feed. Grown largely in corn fields. Shape 
slightly oval. Can be grown anywhere. 
Cushaw, Striped 75 days 
A crookneck sort. Skin is a distinct mot¬ 
tled green with white stripe. Fruit is solid, 
averaging 15 to 25 lbs. Flesh is rich yellow, 
fine grained, thick and sweet. Excellent for 
pies. 
Early Sweet Sugar or Pie 65 days 
A small, early sort, extensively grown in 
home and market gardens. The best known 
pie pumpkin. Fruits 8 to 10 in. in diameter, 
flattened, furrowed, smooth skin. Rich 
orange-yellow flesh, hard rind. Can be 
grown with corn and is a heavy producer. 
Kentucky Field 
A standard large pumpkin for pies and 
for stock food. Large, round, flattened, with 
broad ribs. Size 12 by 7 in. Skin, creamy 
buff. Flesh is yellow, fine grained and very 
thick. The standard variety for canning. 
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