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Halla well’s 
PEPPERS 
PARSNIPS 
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Sow 14 inch deep in hotbeds in February or March, and, 
when danger from frost is over, transplant in rows 2 feet 
apart and 18 inches in row, in good rich ground. They mature 
in 140 to 150 days. 
ANAHEIM CHILI—A large thick-meated “Chili” of recent 
introduction, being 7 inches or more long, very fleshy, with 
a slight pungency. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz -> 30c; oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER—The best large fruited sweet 
pepper; very smooth, heavy and free from wrinkles. Meat 
exceedingly thick, tender and of the finest flavor. Pkt., 10c; 
y 2 oz., 40c; oz., 75c; 2 ozs., $1.35. 
CHINESE GIANT—The largest of all sweet peppers. The 
flesh is quite thick, very mild and sweet. A blunt, deep red 
variety. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 35c; oz., 65c; 2 ozs., $1.15. 
FLORAL GEM—A yellow wax pepper about 1/ inches in 
diameter and \ x / 2 to 3 inches long and delightfully pungent. 
This pepper turns from green to waxy yellow. Pkt., 10c; 
y 2 oz., 50c; oz., 80c. 
LARGE BELL or BULL NOSE—A large, early bright red 
variety of mild flavor. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 45c; 
2 ozs., 75c. 
LONG RED CAYENNE—Slender pods 3 inches long, pun¬ 
gent. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c. 
PIMIENTO—A popular variety owing to its lack of pun¬ 
gency; flesh very thick and firm, used largely for canning, 
as it can be scalded and peeled; also delicious with salads 
or when stuffed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 75c. 
RED CHILI—Small, bright red, very pungent and produc¬ 
tive. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 2 ozs., 85c. 
RUBY KING—The fruit is large, dark green while young, 
turning to bright, glossy red when ripe, and the flavor is 
mild and sweet. A desirable variety for slicing in salads 
and for stuffing. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 75c. 
SWEET MOUNTAIN or MAMMOTH—Nearly the same as 
Bull Nose, though usually larger in size and of deeper 
shape; of very mild flavor. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 45c; 
2 ozs., 75c. 
POTATOES 
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Plant as early as the ground can be thoroughly worked, in 
rows 3 feet apart and 15 inches in the rows for early potatoes 
and 18 inches apart for late ones; covering in light warm soil 
about 6 inches, and in heavy soil about 4 inches deep; draw 
the earth to the plants as they advance in growth. Eight 
pounds will plant 100 feet of row. Cut the tubers up in good- 
sized pieces each containing not less than two or three eyes. 
(Northern Grown) 
All prices are subject to change 
BRITISH QUEEN—Early, baking variety. 
BURBANK (Low Top) — Late keeping variety, good for 
boiling and baking. 
RED ROSE—Early boiling and baking variety. 
WHITE ROSE—Early baking variety. 
Any of the above, 5 lbs. for 35c; 10 lbs. for 60c; 25 lbs. for 
$1.25 f. o. b. San Francisco. If wanted by parcel post add 
postage. Prices on larger quantities on application. 
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This crop requires a very rich soil. Sow from February to 
September in drills 18 inches apart and y 2 inch deep, and thin 
to 8 inches in the row. Parsnips mature in 125 days. One 
ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
HOLLOW CROWN—The most popular variety. The roots 
which are creamy white are smooth, tender and of excel- 
lent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
PUMPKIN 
Plant after all danger of frost is over until June, in hills 
8 feet apart each way. Cover seed 1 to 2 inches deep, leaving 
3 strong plants to a hill. In other respects they are cultivated 
as Melons and Cucumbers. Pumpkins mature in about 100 
days. One ounce will plant about 25 hills. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD—This variety produces over 20 
tons to the acre. A fine large orange-colored variety, used 
for stock feeding. The skin is smooth and ribbed and the 
flesh is brittle and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 K>., 35c; 
lb., 80c. 
MAMMOTH KING or JUMBO—Pumpkins of immense size, 
weighing from 100 to 180 pounds; globular in form and 
flattened a little at the end. Salmon-orange skin, very 
thick orange-yellow flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 H>., 45c; 
lb., $1.25. 
SUGAR or NEW ENGLAND PIE—For making pies this 
variety cannot be excelled. The pumpkins are round and 
small, but very sweet, fine grained, and of the best quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb-, 45c; lb., $1.25. 
RHUBARB 
Sow in rows y 2 inch deep; thin out to 6 inches apart. In 
fall, trench a piece of ground and manure it well and then 
transplant the young plants into it 3 feet apart each way. 
Cover with leaves or litter the first winter, and a dressing of 
manure should be given every fall. It is better to plant strong 
roots, as they will produce next spring. One ounce will sow 
150 feet of row. 
CRIMSON WINTER—This variety is of delicious flavor, 
extremely hardy, very prolific, and very quick growing. 
Produces good stems all winter and spring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
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RHUBARB ROOTS 
(Postpaid within 4th zone only) 
CHERRY GIANT—The most popular rhubarb grown today. 
It is less acid and more highly flavored than other sorts. 
The bright cherry-red stems are very large and so tender j 
they do not require peeling when cooked. Four plants well 
cared for will supply sufficient rhubarb for the average 
family. It does not come true from seed. Plant 4 feet apart. 
Strong, eye roots 30c each; 4 roots, $1.00; 10 roots, $2.25. 
(Seed not available.) 
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