Memphis, Tenn 
RUSSELL-HECKLE 
Garden Seeds 33 
Peppers 
Culture —One ounce will produce about 1/000 plants. For early 
plants sow in hotbeds the latter part of January, and transplant to 
open after all danger of frost is over, in rows 3 feet apart, r5 to 18 
inches apart in the rows. 
Prices of 7 following varieties of Pepper: Postpaid, pkt., 5c; y 2 
oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 2 oz., 65c; y 4 lb. s 90c; y 2 lb., $1.85; 1 lb., $3.50. 
Prices on large quantities quoted on our Green Ink List. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER. A giant-podded sweet Pepper, maturing 
very early, similar in shape to Bull Nose, but much larger and 
flesh thicker, deep green when young and a rich red when ripe; 
flavor mild. 
CHINESE GIANT. This variety is one of the largest and finest Pep¬ 
pers. They are quite square, average 4 inches in diameter, and is 
of a bright, glossy-scarlet when ripe. The flesh is unusually thick 
and very mild. 
HARRIS EARLY GIANT. Earliest of all large fruited sorts. A 
very large sweet Pepper, producing good crops. 
HUNGARIAN WAX. A hot pepper that has become very popular in 
some localities. The fruits grow to be 4 to 5 inches long and 2 
inches thick. It is first green, then creamy white and then red. 
BIRD’S EYE or CREOLE. Very hot, used for Pepper Sauce. 
RED CHILI. Small red conical pods, very hot. 
TABASCO. Fine for seasoning; extremely pungent. 
Prices of the following 5 varieties of pepper: Postpaid, pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 
15c; oz., 25c; 2 oz., 45c; ^4 lb.. 70c; y 2 lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $2.10. 
BELL, or BULL NOSE. A large early sort of mild flavor. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. A well known medium early variety, with extremely 
strong and pungent flesh. Bears long slender twisted pods, bright red. 
PIMENTO. The sweetest Pepper grown, does not contain the slightest trace of 
fieriness; are medium in size and of a shape which is desirable for filling. 
RUBY KING. A fine variety, very large and attractive. Fruits are 4 to 5 
inches long, bright red when ripe. 
WORLD BEATER. Said to be a cross between Ruby King and Chinese Giant. 
The shape is like Ruby King, only the blossom end is broader, and the size 
nearly equal to Chinese Giant. Vigorous grower and very prolific. 
Certified 
Irish Potatoes 
Culture— Will mature in 7 0 to 90 days, 
according to the variety. Cut two eyes, 
drop them every 15 inches, and make 
rows 3 feet apart; cover eyes 4 inches; 
plant in February, March and April for 
early crops. 
CERTIFIED RED TRIUMPH. You can 
depend on our stock of Bliss Red Tri¬ 
umphs. They are smooth, sound and 
free from diseases and true to type, so 
tagged and certified by the state which 
produces them. Remember, only State 
Certified Seed Potatoes can b£ shipped 
into Mississippi and other states. 
CERTIFIED IRISH COBBLER POTA¬ 
TOES. A popular, early white potato 
of fine quality. Very productive. 
On account of market fluctuations, we 
are unable to name prices on Irish Pota¬ 
toes. Will be pleased to have you write 
during the month of 
February or later. Will 
then quote prices for 
prompt or future ship¬ 
ments. 
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Giant Peeper 
Summer Seed Potatoes 
We will have to offer for summer plant¬ 
ing cold storage Lookout Mountain, McCor¬ 
mick and Red Triumph Potatoes. 
Prices will be given in June and 
July. Write us. 
CERTIFIED SEED 
Sweet Potatoes 
Plant only disease-free seed 
Sweet Potatoes and Sweet Pota¬ 
to Slips. They mean better qual¬ 
ity and better crops. Can furnish 
the following varieties: 
CERTIFIED NANCY HALL. 
Skin yellow, meat sweet, of 
amber yellow. Prices on re¬ 
quest. 
CERTIFIED PORTO RICO 
YAMS. Deep orange meat, soft, 
sweet and of best flavor; skin 
golden color with slight pur¬ 
plish tinge. Prices on request. 
lips 
sl: 
Certified Red Triumph 
CERTIFIED NANCY HALL SLIPS. 
CERTIFIED PORTO RICO SLIPS. 
Prices by express: 500 for $1.25; 1,000, 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Treat Irish Potatoes with New Improved SEMESAN BEL 
Treat Sweet Potatoes with CORROSIVE SUBLIMATE 
These materials prevent and cure diseases and are priced on page 60 cf 
this book. 
Pumpkins 
Yellow 
Kentucky 
Field 
Culture —They may be grown as a field crop. Plant in hills 8 
feet apart each way, and any time after first of May. Avoid 
planting near other vine crops, as they will hybridize and dam¬ 
age that crop. One ounce will plant about 25 hills, 4 pounds to 
the acre. 
YELLOW KENTUCKY FIELD. A large variety of good quality; 
the standard pumpkin for field cultivation and stock feeding. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 15c; y 2 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 35c, postpaid. 
Other Pumpkins sold at a uniform nrice: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 
oz., 25c; y± lb., 35c; y 2 lb., 50c; 1 lb., 85c, postpaid. 
Prices on larger quantities given on our Green Ink List. 
STRIPED CUSHAW. Very productive, good for table and stock 
feeding. 
SMALL SUGAR. Small, round, flat-ended. Very prolific. Deep 
orange-yellow flesh, fine grained and sweet. One of the best 
for pies. 
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO. Of medium size, creamy \vhite, 
with light green stripes and fine-grained brittle flesh. > 
JAPANESE PIE. A large crook-necked sort; skin green, striped 
yellow. Flesh yellow and of fine quality. 
KING OF THE MAMMOTH. Of extraordinary large size, good 
for growing for prizes; skin is orange colored, with bright 
yellow flesh of fine ouality. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
Select any 7—5c size packets of seed on this page for 25c. 
Select any 4—15c size packets of seed on thi.s page for 50c. 
