PORTLAND, OREGON 
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ONION SETS. 
Write for prices on quantities. 
Bottom Sets—Small onions grown front 
seed planted too thickly to reach mature 
size. They produce green onions in a short 
time, or if left to grow will produce nice 
large dry onions and earlier than those 
grown from seed, ilb., 20c—lb., 30c; post¬ 
paid. E. or F., lb., 25c; 10 lbs. at 20c lb. 
Top Sets—Produced in clusters. This 
perennial type is popular. 1 lb., 20c—lb., 
30c; postpaid. 
Shallots—Desirable for bunching and early 
crop. The smallest sets make large bulbs, 
but the larger ones produce a cluster of 
small and medium-sized bulbs. Flesh white 
and mild, i lb., 20c; lb., 35c; postpaid. 
Potato Sets—Also called Bottom Multi¬ 
plier. i lb., 25c—lb., 40c; postpaid. 
WINTERED-OVER, EARLY CABBAGE PLANTS 
(See Page 18.) 
PEPPERS. 
PARSNIPS. 
Culture same as carrots, except time of 
planting, which should be about May 1st. 
‘GILL’S TENDER HEART—On account 
of the superior quality of this parsnip, our 
family has retained the seed annually for 
over thirty years. Unlike other parsnips, 
the heart is tender, never tough; roots are 
smooth, hollow crown, thick and heavy at 
t'he top, tapering abruptly, making it easy to 
dig We have the exclusive seed of this 
champion garden or market parsnip. Do not 
fail to try this parsnip, for it is unexcelled 
anywhere. Pkt., 10c—oz. 20c—1 lb. 60c—lb. 
$1/5; postpaid. 
‘Gill’s Success—Longer roots than the 
Tender Heart variety and better adapted to 
market purposes, as it is not so thick at the 
crown and will bunch better. The smooth 
white roits cook tender and sweet. Pkt., 5c 
—oz. 15c—i lb. 45c—lb. $1.50; postpaid. 
Start plants in hot beds or in pots in a 
warm room in March. Transplant in open 
ground May 10 to 20, rows 3i feet wide, 2 
feet in rows. 
Crimson Giant—Extra large peppers, of 
beautiful crimson when ripe. Their large size 
make them fine for stuffing. It ranks among 
the earliest and most prolific. Pkt., 10c— 
i oz. 45c—oz. 85c. 
Chinese Giant—The largest of the mild 
red peppers and a favorite with gardeners. 
A little later than Crimson Giant. Pkt., 10c 
—i oz., 50c—oz., 90c—i lb., $3.00. 
Golden Dawn—Golden-yellow pepper; mild 
and sweet. Pkt., 10c. 
PERFECTION PIMENTO—This bright 
scarlet variety has exceptionally thick meat 
and is the best for pimentos. It is very 
mild and has a delicious, sweet flavor. Pkt., 
15c; l oz., 45c; oz., 85c; f lb., $2.50. 
PUMPKIN. 
Plant May 10 to 20 in rows 10 feet wide and 8 feet in the row; about 8 or 10 seed to 
the hill; thinning to two good plants. Turn vines with the row' to permit cultivation 
Use 200 lbs. Utah land plaster to the acre, plowing it in. 
‘ORANGE WINTER LUXURY — This 
strain, which is the result of years of careful 
attention, is a decided improvement over all 
other types. 
The best pie pumpkin on the market and 
requires less sugar and eggs than any other. 
They mature very early, are of medium size, 
rather flattened in shape and covered with 
heavy netting. The exterior is a rich or¬ 
ange, while the meat is very thick, fine¬ 
grained and of a rich golden color. 
Our strain is a good keeper, very Pro¬ 
lific and has no equal for quality or appear¬ 
ance. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1 lb., 60c; lb. $1.75. 
Mammoth Tours—A variety of immense 
size, grown -for stock feed and exhibition. 
Pkt., 10c—oz„ 20c—I lb., 50c—lb., $1.50. 
Connecticut Field, or Jack O’Lantem— 
The common field pumpkin grown for stock 
feeding and jack lanterns. Some prefer it 
for pies. Our seed is carefully selected for- 
jack lantern shapes. Rich orange colored 
skin. Pkt., 5c—oz., 15c —i lb., 35c—lb., $1.00. 
Improved Large Cheese — Heavy, thick 
meated pumpkins with deep salmon flesh; 
cooks fine grained and sweet; excellent for 
pies. Rather flat fruit, flesh orange color. 
A heavy yielder and fine for stock. Pkt. 
5c—oz., 15c —i lb. 40c—lb., $1.25; postpaid. 
Oregon grown Squash and Pumpkin 
Seed give far better results than any 
others. Don’t overlook the importance 
of acclimated seed. 
