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PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS 
PUMPKINS 
Usually they are planted in the corn field, dropping three or four seeds 
every fourth hill, but they do better planted by themselves. Plant about 
8 or 10 feet apart each way. Put some well-rotted manure beneath 
each hill, thoroughly mixing it with the soil. 
LARGE SWEET CHEESE, or KENTUCKY FIELD—A popular and very 
productive variety. The ripe fruits are flat, of a rich, creamy yellow 
color, and measure about 2 feet in diameter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ] /4 lb., 
30c; lb., 50c, postpaid. By freight or express, lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
IMPROVED GREEN-STRIPED CUSHAW—A crooked-necked variety, 
with green and white striped skin. The flesh is of a rich yellow color, 
solid, fine-grained, very thick and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; 
lb., 85c, postpaid. 
KING OF MAMMOTH PUMPKIN—Also called Jumbo, Mammoth Prize 
or Mammoth Potiron. On good ground and under high cultivation this 
pumpkin frequently grows to an immense size. Notwithstanding the 
enormous size it is one of the beet pie pumpkins, having very thick, sweet 
flesh which cooks quite dry and tender. To grow pumpkins of the largest 
size it is advisable to leave only one plant to a hill, leaving only one 
fruit to a plant, and give pumpkin plenty of room. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15; 
*4 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
SMALL SUGAR—Handsome and prolific, of small size, averaging about 
10 inches in diameter; skin is a deep rich orange yellow, fine-grained, 
sweet, dry and an excellent keeper; a nice table variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
15c; lb. 30c; lb. 75c, postpaid. Sugar Pumpkin 
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO—A good variety for making pies and for other cooking 
purposes. It is of medium size, and of a white creamy color with excellent flavor. This is a 
good keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c, postpaid. 
Perfection Brand Radish Seed 
Our stock of radish seed is grown for us in Michigan. Great care is used in selecting this seed, and the quality 
is of the best. A trial will convince. They develop best and quickest in light rich sandy soil. Well rotted manure 
should be used and constant cultivation is necessary to insure radishes of good quality. One ounce will sow 75 feet 
of drill, 8 to 10 lbs. per acre. Plant radishes and carrots in the same row to conserve garden space. 
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Scarlet 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE—This is a splendid variety for hot-bed or 
greenhouse culture. We consider it the best of the round scarlet forc¬ 
ing sorts. The radishes mature quickly, producing small growth of tops, 
and are solid and crisp; very uniform in shape. The color is a hand¬ 
some bright scarlet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; >4 lb., 25c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00' 
postpaid. 
CRIMSON GIANT—An entirely new variety and differs radically from 
all others, inasmuch as the roots attain more than double the size of the 
other forcing varieties without getting pithy or hollow. It is very early, 
notwithstanding its size. Color, crimson; meat, pure white and of the 
best quality. The seed should be sown very thinly to permit the devel¬ 
opment of the roots. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 
LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP—Roots grow 5 or 6 inches long and 
are very attractive, crisp. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 35c; lb. 80c, postpaid. 
By freight or express, lb. 70c; 5 lbs. $3.25. 
WHITE STRASSBURG—An excellent summer radish ; withstands severe 
heat and grows quickly. Skin and flesh pure white, firm, crisp and 
tender. Can be pulled five weeks from planting, but retains its crisp¬ 
ness even when the roots are old and large. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 
25c; lb. 80c, postpaid. 
EARLY FRENCH BREAKFAST—A beautiful olive-shaped sort of 
bright scarlet color, with well-defined white tip; a rapid grower; very 
mild and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 
WHITE-TIPPED EARLY SCARLET TURNIP—For outdoor sowing this 
is the most important sort for the market, thousands of pounds being 
used annually. Our stock of this is the best. Handsome bright scarlet 
color, with white tip. Its fine appearance attracts customers and its 
quality always pleases. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 25c; lb. 70c, postpaid. 
By freight or express, lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $3.00. 
SAXA—The earliest forcing radish and one of the slowest to shoot to 
seed. Round, bright scarlet and with the smallest possible top. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c, postpaid. 
ICICLE—The finest eating white radish; has long, slender, pure white 
roots, which remain fresh and crisp until they grow to a large size; 
tops are quite short, making it early, and allowing close planting. Icicle 
radishes are a good crop to follow the first globes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi 
lb. 25c; lb. 70c, postpaid. 
LONG WHITE VIENNA, or LADY FINGER—An excellent variety of 
the Summer Radishes ; long, pure white and mild in flavor. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
The merits of Winter Radishes are little appreciated, probably because 
they are seldom grown, and few people have knowledge of their worth. 
These grow to large size and keep well for autumn and winter use. 
Sow the seed from the middle of July until the middle of September. 
Include some of these with your order. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE—Roots white and when fully ma¬ 
tured 9 to 12 inches long by 2 to 4 inches in diameter just below the 
shoulder, tapering regularly to the tip. Flesh firm, crisp, well flavored, 
and will keep well through the winter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 30c; 
lb. 90c, postpaid. 
CHINA ROSE WINTER—Of bright deep rose color; flesh firm and 
excellent for keeping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 30c; lb. 90c, postpaid. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH—With black skin and white flesh; will keep 
until spring. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 30c; lb. 90c, postpaid. 
White Tipped 
