OIVIONS 
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PUMPKINS 
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS ' 
Sow early in Spring, thinly, A in, deep. In drills 14 In. 
apart, thin to 2 in. Pull when tops begin to die down, and 
store in cool, dry place. Sow in house, or under glass 
In Jan,, Feb, or March, and transplant in April in open 
ground 3 to 4 in. apart, for very large, early bulbs. Soil 
must be well drained very rich well worked. An ounce 
plants 176 feet. 
YeHow Olobe Danvers. Theonlon that surpasses 
all others In so many points that it stands first in the jucte- 
ment of experienced growers. An early, heavy cropper. 
Almost round, very solid, fine flavor and a most excellent 
keeper. Don’t fall to plant the Yellow Globe Danvers. 
*kt-5ct8.: oz. 40 cts.; '.fib. $1.45; 1 lb. $5.00. 
Bert Wethersfield. Another old favorite, especially 
In States where red onions are preferred. A larger, flatter 
onion, with good “onion” flavor, skin purplish-red. Pkt. 
6 cts.: oz. 35 cts.; Mlb. *1.40; 1 lb. $5.00. 
_ Prizetaker. The largest and handsomest American 
Onion. An all-purpose onion; true globe shape; sound, 
solid, pale-yellow skin. Flesh pure white, mild flavor. A 
keepfir- Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; Alb. $1.65; 1 lb. $6. 
Wbltc Portugal, or Silver Skin. One of the leading 
white sorts. Beautiful shape and mild, sweet flavor. 
Popular for sets and one of very best for pickling. Pkt. 
6cts.; oz. 45 cts.: J<lb. $1.60. 
Southport Yellow Globe. Very productive. A 
£°,?n i? 1 eeper. An oblong shaped onion, pale straw-yellow; 
mild flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; Alb. $1.65; 1 lb, $5.50. 
Early Plat Bed. Early, large, flat, medium-size, 
Desirable for home gardens. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; kflb. $1.25. 
Australian Brown. Extra early, a sure cropper and 
®V* r , a <? 00( i keeper. Shaped like Yellow Danvers but 
thicker; skin generally reddish-brown. Flesh white and 
of sweet, mild flavor. A thoroughly good onion. Pkt. 
5 ° z - 35 cts -: % lb Sl-30; 1 lb. $5.50. 
Early White Pearl, or White Queen. Best onion 
for small pickles, and the earliest of all to ripen. Pure 
paper-white, small and mild. Seed very scarce. Pkt. 5 
cts.; oz. 50 cts.; Alb. $1.65. 
White Barletta. Also called White Queen. A small, 
white. Italian onion, chiefly valuable for pickling. Pkt 
6 cts ; oz. 50 cts.; Mlb. $1.65. 
PEPPERS 
Sow in March, under glass, in flats; prick out in other 
flats when 2 to 3 in. high, 2 In. apart each way. Transplant 
in open ground when danger of 
frost is passed, in rows 2 to 3 ft. 
apart, 12 to 18 in. apart in rows. 
Ounce for 1000 to 1500 plants. 
Chinese Oiaiit. The larg¬ 
est mild Red Pepper. Grows 
vigorously and bears heavily. 
Enormous fruits, thick, blocky- 
shaped, brilliant glossy-scarlet. 
Flesh thick, tender, sweet, ideal 
for baking, stewing and salads. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz 60 cts. 
Buby King;. 3 to 4 Inches 
around; 5 to6 inches long, Ruby- 
red; flesh thick, sweet and mild. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz 55 cts. 
Bull-Nose, or Improved 
Large Bell. Early: bright red. 
A favorite sweet pepper for stuf- 
* flng. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 55 cts. 
Chinese Giant Golden Dawn. Similar to 
Bull-Nose, but rich-yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts.: oz. 55 cts. 
Bed Cherry. Round and very hot—for pickles. Pkt. 
6 cts.; oz. 55 cts. 
Long Bed Cayenne. Bright scarlet, cone shaped, hot. 
Used for pickling both when green and ripe. Pkt. 5c: oz 55c. 
—Sow in May when soil has become warm. Hills 8 to 10 
feet apart, 4 seeds to a hill. Or in a cornfield. Don’t plant 
near other vines. An ounce to 76 hills. 
Large Cheese. Large, flat-round, creamy-yellow 
Thick, orange flesh of fine quality. Most popular kind for 
pies. Good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 1 lb. $1.00. 
Connecticut Feld. A large, orange-colored field 
pumpkin, generally grown for stock, but frequently used 
for pies. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 1 lb. 70 cts. 
Tenncuee Sweet Potato. Pear-shaped: thick 
white flesh. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 1 lb. 75 cts. ‘ 
targe Yellow Mammoth Potiron. The largest 
of all pumpkins, sometimes reaching 100 pounds. Pkt 
Sets.; oz. 10 cts. 
GARDEN PEAS 
Sow thinly in furrows 3 inches 
deep, as early as ground can be 
worked, and every ten days for 
succession until August 15th. 
Rows 3 feet apart. The tall vari¬ 
eties may be planted in double 
rows and brush stuck in between 
Peas must have rich soil. The 
smooth round peas may be 
planted a little earlier than the 
wrinkled, but the wrinkled are 
sweeter. One pound plants 90 ft. 
(Senator. One of the very 
finest, 2nd early sorts. Vines 
ft., bearing a heavy crop of 
big, round pods, filled with deli¬ 
cious, wrinkled, sugar peas, 7 to 
10 peas to a pod. A splendid pea. 
Pkt. 5c. pt. 40c, qt. 70c. 
Nott’s Excelsior. Dwarf; 
Extra Early., A vigorous grower. 
Not higher than 15 in. Bears 
abundance of good sized pods, 
well filled with sweet peas. Pkt. 
5 cts.; pt. 40 cts.; qt. 70 cts. 
McLean’s Little Gem, 
Dwarf. An extra early, green, 
wrinkled pea. Very prolific and 
fine flavor, Pkt.5c; pt.40c; qt.70c. 
Alaska. A very early, 
smooth, blue pea; pods3 in. long, 
well-filled with good flavored 
peas. Fine for market and can¬ 
ning. Pkt. 5.c; pt. 40c; qt. 70c, 
Gradus or Prosperity. 
Extremely early. Grows vigor¬ 
ously 2A to 3 ft. tall Bears 
heavily, large pods filled with 
delicious sweet peas. Pkt. 6c; 
pt. 45c; qt. 80c. 
Bliss Everbearing;. A 
tall, 2nd early sort: prolific, con¬ 
tinuous bearing; pods 3 to 4 in. 
long, 6 to 8 very small wrinkled 
peas te a pod. Reliable for Sum¬ 
mer. Pkt. 5c, pt. 40c, qt. 70c. 
Abundance. Grows 3 ft., 
branching from bottom and 
bearing abundantly, pods 3 to 3A 
in. long, well filled with 6 to 8 
big, wrinkled, sugar peas. Pkt. 
5c, pt. 45c, qt. 80c. 
Telephone. Late, general 
crop Z'A ft. Strong vine, bear¬ 
ing 18 to 20 large pods a stalk, 
containing 6 to 7 large peas of 
most delicious, sugar-flavor. 
Continues to bear a long time. 
Pkt. 6c, pt. 40c, qt. 70c. 
* ^rong growers and great bearers. 
V.pes 4 to 5 feet tall, filled with peas. More particularly 
used lor soup. Pkt. 5c. pt. 35c, qt. 60c. 
Sa * ar ’ Tall and Dwarf. Edible Pods. Pods 
gathered when peas begin to or are half developed; broken 
u cc ?2 , ,, lke string-beans. The dwarf is about I'A ft. 
high: the tall a yard Pkt, 5c, pt. 45c, qt. 75c. 
Don’t forget we pay postage on peas. They are 
scarce and increasing in price. 
SENATOR 
SPINACH 
For Spring and Summer use, sow in drills 1 in. deep, 12 
in. apart, early as can work soil; every 2 weeks forsucces- 
<£• . T , ter and early Spring sow in Sept, and cover 
with straw before severe cold weather. Needs rich soil. 
One ounce to 100 ft. Seed very scarce and high. 
Long standing. Compact, thick, fleshy, dark green 
leaves. Remains edible long time. Pkt. 6c. oz. 17c, Alb. 55c, 
1 Id. 152.25. 
T s ® edIe< *- Medium size leaves. Very hardy. 
Vlcto'la. Later than Longstanding. Good. 
S»v°y Leaved. Very curley leaves. 
Each of these three, Pkt. 5c, oz. 17c. 
