PLANT FORD’S SOUND SEEDS FOR PROFIT 
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PUMPKINS 
Pumpkins may be planted In cornfields, nsini? 
every third row and putting one seed in every 
other hill of corn, or, if corn in planted in drills, 
stick in a seed once in 6 feet along the row. 
When planted in open field, make hills 6 to 8 
feet apart, thinning out the plants when well 
started to three or four In each hill. They yield 
much better when planted alone. 1 oz, of seed to 
35 Hills, 4 lbs. to Acre. 
Small Sugar Pumpkin 
Excellent; skin deep orange; 
kJUgdi • flesh fine-grained; surgary; 
productive; good keeper, one of the best for pies. 
Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, % lb. 26c, lb. 76c, 6 lbs. $3.60, 
10 lbs. $6.36. 
JAPANESE PIE or CROOKED NECK. Seed- 
cavity small; flesh solid in the large neck; 
fine-grained, dry and sweet, ripens early, keeps 
well. Pkt. 6c, oz. 16c, % lb. 36c, lb. $1.26, 6 lbs. 
$5.60, 10 lbs. $10.00. 
W/inf-pky T nvnt-AT- Winter Queen. One 
VV lllLCl J_^UA.Uiy, of the best for pies; 
uniformly round, 9 to 10 Inches across, color 
beautiful yellow; skin finely netted like a musk- 
melon; splendid for winter keeping and cook¬ 
ing. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 85c, 6 lbs. 
$3.68. 
LARGE FIELD or CONNECTICUT FIELD. Very 
large, bright yellow; splendid quality; our seed 
is saved from fully ripe, selected specimens. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ^ lb. 23c, lb. 60c 6 lbs. $2.43, 
10 lbs. $4.28. 
LARGE CHEESE, or KENTUCKY FIELD. Large 
flatish; yellow, fine-grained. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, 
lb. 23c, lb. 60c, 6 lbs. $2.43, 10 lbs. $4.28. 
PARSLEY 
Parsley seed Is very slow to germinate and 
usually three to four weeks will elapse before the 
small plants will push through the soil. If the 
seed is soaked for a few hours in lukewarm water 
it will hasten the germination. Sow thickly in 
shallow drills about 1 foot apart, and cover lightly 
with fine soil. Protect by a cold frame or a thick 
layer of leaves during Winter. 3 lbs. to acre. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. Leaves twisted and 
curled in fantastic shapes. Rich green. We 
consider this the best variety for garnishing; 
it is very beautiful. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, % lb. 28c, 
lb. 86c, 6 lbs. $3.68. 
HAMBURG or TURNIP-ROOTED. The leaves 
may be used same as Moss Curled, but the roots 
which are large and fleshy are used for flavor¬ 
ing soups and stews, for which purpose they 
are greatly relished. 1 oz. will sow 200 ft. of 
drill. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, % lb. 28c, lb. 85c, 6 lbs. 
$3.68. 
SPANISH PEANUTS 
Plant in May, 12 inches apart, in 3-foot drills. 
Cultivate flat and keep clean. 
The SPANISH PEANUT is an early variety 
which may be grown in the north in any good 
garden soil. It produces a bountiful crop of nuts 
of small size, but very fine quality. By mail 
prepaid, Pkt. 7c, % lb. 13c, lb. 36c, 3 lbs. 85c, 5 
lbs. for $1.30. 
RHUBARB 
MYATTS LINNAEUS. An excellent variety for 
home use or market: early, large; tender stalks, 
no string. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ^ lb. 35c, lb. $1.26, 
5 lbs. $4.68 prepaid. 
VICTORIA. Very large, tender stalks. Practicallj 
the same as above. Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c, % lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $4.68. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
Either of the above varieties, prepaid, each 20c, 
3 for 60c, doz. $1.50. Not prepaid, each 15c, 4 for 
50c, doz. $1.25, lOO $6.00. 
Market Gardeners 
save and make 
money planting 
FORD’S SOUND SEEDS 
"/ have purchased my seed from you for many 
years and have always found them of the first quality 
and true to name. I shall continue to buy my seeds 
of you as long as I plant a garden .”—Joshua Allen, 
Mass. 
”lVe wish you success. Ford’s seeds are good. 
Have used them for years. Never have trouble xvith 
them not coming up, always do well.” —Mrs. Sam’l, 
Krabill, O. 
MAMMOTH. The giant among pumpkins; some¬ 
times weighs 60 lbs. or more; round, and flat¬ 
tened, slightly ribbed; skin salmon orange, thick 
yellow flesh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 16c, % lb. 35c, lb. $1.15. 
MIXED PUMPItINS. Many varieties mixed. Oz. 
10c, % lb. 23c, lb. 60c. 
SPECIAL OFFER—1 packet each 6 varieties 
Pumpkins 25c. 1 oz. each for 50c. P repaid._ 
Sow the seed early In the spring, and care for 
the plants as for parsnips. The roots may be dug 
in the fall and stored in sand or moss in cellar, 
or left in ground over winter. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. The best va¬ 
riety; grows large, white roots which are of 
finest quality for market or home use. It’s a 
good substitute for oysters. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c, % 
_lb. 60c, lb. $1.85, 6 lbs. $8.18. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island Si^lfy 
Plant Small Sugar Pumpkin for the Goodl Old Pumpkin Pies 
