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"Pure and Sure" Seeds—ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY 
Mushrooms 
Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in 
hotbeds, and sometimes in the open air, the chief 
essentials being uniform degrees of temperature 
and moisture. The necessary cultural directions are 
published in pamphlet form, a copy of which we 
shall be pleased to send on request. 
We always have a fine, fresh supply of “Pure 
Culture” Spawn on hand, and you can depend on 
getting the kind of spawn that will produce large 
mushrooms. This spawn comes in bricks weighing 
about 18 to 20 ounces. A brick is sufficient to spawn 
ten square feet of bed. Per brick, 25c; 5 bricks, 
$1.00. If wanted by parcel post add 5 cents a brick 
for postage. 
Mustard 
One ounce will sow 40 feet of drill. 
The greens, for which this quick growing plant is 
chiefly raised, are fully as healthful and nourish¬ 
ing as spinach. Mustard is related to turnip, and 
although the tops are much alike in richness of 
flavor, mustard leaves are more tender, and the 
stems are not so long and coarse. 
Mustard runs to seed quickly, so that successive 
plantings are necessary for a continuous supply. 
Fordhook Fancy. The plume-like leaves of this 
variety are closely curled and finely fringed. The 
medium yellowish-green color and compact erect 
habit of growth lend a decorative touch to the 
garden, and the tender quality and fine flavor 
make it one of the most desirable for salads and 
greens. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c; 
5 lbs., $2.50. 
Long Standing Curled. The leaves of this variety 
are closely curled and finely fringed. The tender 
quality and fine flavor of this variety render it 
one of the most desirable for salads and greens. 
A little slower growing than the frilled varie¬ 
ties but longer standing. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c; *4 
lb., 30c; 1 lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.75. 
Mustard Spinach or Tendergreen. Plants of 
rapid and vigorous growth with comparatively 
narrow, spoon shaped leaves of dark green. It 
will stand longer than most varieties without 
sending up seed stalks. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 
25c; lb., 65c. 
Southern Giant Curled. The leaves are large, 
light green with a tinge of yellow, and much 
crimped and frilled at the edges. The plant is 
upright or slightly spreading in growth. This 
variety is valued in the South on account of its 
vigorous growth, hardiness, and good quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c; 5 lbs., 
$2.50. 
Mushrooms. 
White or Yellow. The leaves are comparatively 
small and smooth, deeply cut or divided, and of 
medium dark green color. Seeds are used for 
pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 50c. 
Okra or Gumbo 
The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, 
catsup, etc. Highly esteemed in the south. After 
danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and 
in good condition, plant in rows about two and one- 
half feet apart. 
Perkins Mammoth Long Pod. In productiveness 
this Okra is simply wonderful. Pods of an in¬ 
tense green color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 
1 lb., 60c. 
Early Dwarf Green. An extra early maturing 
variety. Very productive. Plants are more dwarf 
in habit of growth than those of other varieties. 
Pods short, deep green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % 
lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c. 
White Velvet. The plants are about three and 
one-half feet high, early maturing and very pro¬ 
ductive. The pods are white, long, smooth and 
are tender until nearly full size. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c. 
Southern Giant Curled Mustard. 
Dwarf Green Okra. 
