Mustar<3*!a not only used as a 
condiment, but the large green 
leaves are used as a salad, or 
boiled like spinach and served 
as “greens.” They are fully as 
healthful and nourishing as 
spinach. Produces an abun¬ 
dance of tender, succulent 
leaves in four to five weeks. 
Culture. Sow frequently, in rows 
*° , 18 inches apart, covering - seed 
A inch deep. Thin plants to 5 to 6 
inches apart in the rows. Give 
cultivation. The plants are in con¬ 
dition for use as soon as the lea 
are the size of one’s hand. Mustard 
runs to seed quickly, so that suc¬ 
cessive plantings are necessary for a 
continuous supply. One ounce will 
plant 100 feet of row; 2 to 3 pounds 
an acre. 
OKRArt'GUMBO 
Okra is a most healthful vegetable and can 
be easily grown anywhere in the South. The 
young seed-pods are used in soups, stews, cat¬ 
sups, relishes, and other dishes, or may be 
served alone. Okra makes a delicious salad. 
The type-selection work on our own farm has 
been consistent, and we believe our stocks are 
the finest strains in America. 
Culture. Plantings should be delayed until 
the soil is warm. Plant thinly, in rows 2V 2 
feet apart, and cover seed about 1 inch deep. 
Thin to about 12 to 15 inches apart. Requires 
8 to 10 weeks to mature. One ounce will sow 
50 feet of row; 8 pounds, an acre. 
352 French Market. Light green pods, 5 to 
6 inches long, nearly round in shape, and smooth. 
Free from ribs and remains tender a long time. Grows 
5 to 6 feet high. A favorite in Louisiana* 
355 Dwarf Green Prolific, short pods. 
An early, dwarf-growing sort with dark green, fluted, 
pointed pods 4 to 5 inches long, fleshy and tender. 
The pods are thickly set on the plant and begin to 
form almost as soon as the plants show above the 
ground. 
353 White Velvet. Strong, tall-growing, 
3 y 2 to 4 feet in height. The pods are about 6 to 7 
inches long, white, slender, fleshy, and very tender. 
Early maturing and extensively grown for home use and 
local markets. 
354 Perkins Mammoth Long Pod.pi antg 
are 4 to 5 feet tall; pods dark green, fleshy, tender, 
distinctly ribbed and 7 to 8 inches long. They are 
slender, straight, pointed, and retain their tenderness 
and color longer than other sorts. 
Prices on the above; Pkt. 5c; oz, IOc; V* lb. 
I5c; lb. 35c; 5 lbs. SI.25. Not prepaid: 10 
lbs. $2.00; 25 lbs. $4.50; 100 lbs. $17.00. 
Culture. Sow in r o w s 12 
inches apart. Thin to 4 inches 
apart. One ounce will sow 150 
feet, of row; 5 to 6 pounds an 
acre. 
381 Double Curled. A dwarf¬ 
growing variety with deeply cut and 
finely curled, vivid green leaves. Ex¬ 
cellent for garnishing dishes and for deco¬ 
rative purposes. 
382 Plain-leaved. The leaves are flat, 
very dark green, deeply cut, but not curled. 
Withstands heat better than the Curled. 
383 Hamburg or Roofed. Forms 
thick, fleshy, edible roots that are 
used extensively for flavoring. 
Prices on the above: Pkt. 5 c; 
oz. IOc; % lb. 20c; lb. 
50c; 5 lbs. S2.00. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $3.00; 
25 lbs. $7.00. 
343 Florida 
Broad-Leaved. 
. a Quick-growing and very 
productive variety which remains 
in condition for use a long time 
without bolting to seed. The 
leaves are rounded, very slightly 
crumpled, unfrilled, and very 
large. They are medium light 
green in color, with a broad, pale 
green midrib. It is valuable and 
popular. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; y 4 
lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.60. 
K | 6 re o P o aid: 10 lbs - * 3 ' 50: 35 
344 Fordhook Fancy. Attra( ,. 
plants of vigorous growth 
with beautiful, long, slender, dark 
green, finely curled leaves having 
deeply cut edges. These curve 
outward like a fine ostrich plume. 
A strong grower and heavy yielder. 
The flavor is mild. Fine for 
“greens” or salad. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
IOc; % lb. I 5c ; lb. 40c ; 5 lbs. 
$1 -60. Not Prepaid; 10 lbs. 
$2.50; 25 lbs. $6.00. 
Chinese Broad-Leaved Mustard 
341 Southern Giant Curled. 
Leaves are large, light green, 
crimped and frilled at edges. The 
plant is upright or slightly spread¬ 
ing in growth. Can be eaten like 
lettuce or boiled for “greens.” 
Highly valued on account of its 
vigorous growth, hardiness, and 
good quality. Pkt. 5 c ; oz. IOc; 
r A lb. 15c; lb. 40 c; 5 lbs. 
$1.60. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$2.50; 25 lbs. $6.00. 
342 Chinese Broad-leaved. 
Leaves are round and smooth, 
rough in texture, very dark green, 
and about 9 inches long and 8 
inches broad. A little slower 
growing than the frilled varieties, 
but longer standing. Tender, mild 
and free from bitter flavor. Pkt. 
5c; oz. IOc; *4 lb. 15c; lb. 
40c; 5 lbs. $1.60. Not pre¬ 
paid: 10 lbs. $2.50; 25 lbs. 
$ 6 . 00 . 
848 
A new vegetable combining the delicious flavors and healthful 
qualities of spinach, mustard, and turnip-greens. It contains an 
abundance of protein, mineral matter, lime, and iron. Do not fail to 
plant this delicious and tasty new vegetable in your garden. We be¬ 
lieve that Tendergreen is 
going to become Amer¬ 
ica’s most popular vege¬ 
table for “greens.” 
Tendergreen has small, 
thin roots, and large, 
succulent, oblong leaves, 
rich dark green in color, 
with narrow white center 
rib. The leaves are pre¬ 
pared for table use in the 
same manner as spinach 
or turnip-tops. It is very 
prolific and bears abun¬ 
dantly. The plants are 
ready for use in 21 to 25 
days after planting. Slow 
to go to seed. Successive 
sowings may be made 
during the whole year. 
Flourishes during hot, 
dry summer weather and 
is resistant to drought 
and extreme cold. Use 3 
to 4 pounds of seed per 
acre in rows (1 ounce of 
seed to 50 feet of row) 
with rows 2 to 2% feet 
apart. Pkt. 5 c ; oz. IOc; 
84 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 
5 lbs. $1.60. Not pre¬ 
paid: 10 lbs. $2.50; 25 
lbs. $6.00. 
Tendergreen 
Vegetable Seeds 
REUTER SEEQ CQ„ Inc., New Orleans 
