PUMPKINS 
One oz. of seed is sufficient for 25 to 35 hills, spaced 6 to 8 ft. apart; 
4 lbs. of seed are needed per acre. It takes the fruits from 100 to 120 
days to reach maturity, depending on the season and the variety. 
875 Genuine Mammoth Q 
.\l.so called “Jumbo” or “King ot the Mammoths” because the 
Pumpkins grow to enormous size. They measure 25 in. in diameter 
and have a bright orange skin. The flesh is thick, of a bright yellow 
color, tine-grained, solid, and tender. The giant Pumpkins weigh 
hO to 100 lbs. each. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15e; 4 ozs. 45^; Vz 
lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
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863 Big Tom (Connecticut Field) 
.\lso known as Improved Large Field. Large orange fruits weighing 
25 lbs. each, round and flat on the ends, with a smooth, hard rind. 
Thick, dry, sweet orange-yellow flesh, desirable for canning and lor 
pies. The vines make a vigorous growth and need ample room to 
spread. .A. great favorite with many who appreciate its superb quality. 
Widely planted for stock feeding; largely grown in the corn field. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 15ci; 4 ozs. 250; Vz 400; Genuine 
lb. 700; 2 lbs. $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.80. Mammoth 
872 Striped Cushaw 
Crook-necked fruits with 
white rind mottled with 
green; weigh about 12 lbs. each. Early and prolific. 18 to 
20 in. long. Thick, cream-colored flesh of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; Vz lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
865 Large Cheese 
Large, round, flattened fruits, 
with creamy buff skin and fine¬ 
grained, thick, yellow flesh. Splendid for stock or table. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vz lb. 400; Ib. 650; 
2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
870 White Cushaw or Jonathan The shell is 
an attractive creamy white 
and extremely strong. The flesh is of superb quality. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
ftfil Qm^ll l^ound, slightly ribbed 
Obi omdil OUgdr vy fruits of medium size. 
about 10 in. in diameter. Orange-yellow skin and rich orange 
flesh. Meaty, sweet, and fine-grained. Wonderful for pies; in 
fact, this is the celebrated New England Pie Pumpkin. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 300; 1/2 lb. 500; lb. 850; 
2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
867 Golden Oblong 
orange-yellow; the flesh is bright golden yellow. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; V^ Ib. 650; lb. $1.10; 
2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
874 Golden Cushaw The large yellow fruits have 
a small seed cavity; the 
tender flesh is rich golden yellow, solid, dry and exceptionally 
sweet. Pkt. lO0;-oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; Vz lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
HORSE-RADISH 
SUNFLOWER 
The small sets or roots are planted in the spring to furnish 
large, straight, smooth roots for use in the late fall or winter. 
Hardy. A deep, fertile, medium-heavy soil and an abund¬ 
ance of moisture are essential to good results. 
9956 Maliner Kren Bohemian Horse- 
Radish, which IS known for 
its vigorous growth and its large-sized white roots. We 
offer small roots of the right size for planting. 
6 for 250; 12 for 350; 100 or more at $2.00 per 100. 
RHUBARB 
The succulent stems of Rhubarb are highly 
valued as an appetizing dessert either 
stewed or in pies. Rhubarb is hardy and 
does best in a deep, rich, sandy loam. One 
oz. of seed will sow a row 150 ft. long. 
Myatt’s Victoria 
The most popular variety, with broad, 
thick, tender stalks deeply shaded with 
red. It is a heavy yielder. Sow seed early 
in the spring in rows 18 in. apart. Thin 
seedlings to stand 7 to 12 in. apart in row. 
Transplant roots the following spring to 
permanent location, setting them 2 to 
4 ft. apart; cover crown with 6 in. of soil. 
979 Seed Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; 
Vz lb. 800; lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 
5 lbs. $5.95; 10 lbs. $10.80. 
9985 Roots Will produce usable stalks 
a year or two sooner than from seed. 
2 for 350; 5 for 75e; 
10 or more @ 120 each. 
Rhubarb 
SORREL 
988 Narrow Leaved J^ls is a very special stock, 
the leaves of which are long, 
narrow, and pale ^een. Cutting may begin in about 2 
months after planting. Being hardy, the plants will con¬ 
tinue to produce leaves of fine quality for 3 or 4 years. 
Excellent in salads or cooked like Spinach. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 300; 4 ozs. 850; V 2 Ib. $1.25* Ib. $2.25. 
1065 Mammoth Russian ^ magnificent sun¬ 
flower with immense 
heads, 18 to 20 in. in diameter. Very showy. Produces more 
seed per acre than any other variety. The striped seeds are 
plump, well filled with meat, and have a thin shell. Stalks 
pften grow 10 ft. high. The seed makes valuable food for 
poultry. Pkt. 100 ; Vz lb. 200 ; lb. 300; 2 lbs. 550; 
5 lbs. $1.20; 10 lbs. $2.25. 
Sandwich 
! aland 
Mammoth 
Salsify 
SALSIFY or 
OYSTER 
PLANT 
Grown largely for fall and win¬ 
ter use and highly esteemed for 
the fine flavor of the roots, 
which is not unlike that of 
oysters. They are cooked like 
Parsnips, used in stews and 
soups. Sow the seed in shallow 
drills early in the spring in rows 
1 to 2 ft. apart and thin the 
plants to stand 4 to 5 in. apart. 
The soil should be deep, rich, 
and mellow. They are hardy 
and may be left in the ground 
over winter for early spring use. 
For winter use, dig some roots 
in the fall and store in moist 
sand in a cool cellar. One oz. of 
seed will sow 75 ft. of row, 8 to 
10 lbs. per acre. 
983 Sandwich Island 
ll/lAtYimnf'h Of excellent qual- 
lYiammoin 
lightful flavor. A great improvement 
over the ordinary type, producing 
long, smooth, thick roots of an even, 
straight growth, h'lesh is almost white. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 650; 
Vz Ib. $1.00; lb. $1.75; 
2 lbs. $3.20; 5 lbs. $7.70. 
W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
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