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ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure" Seeds 
Mushrooms 
Mushrooms 
The necessary cultural directions are published 
in pamphlet form, a copy of which we shall be 
pleased to send on request. 
We always have a fresh supply of “Pure Cul¬ 
ture” Spawn on hand, and you can depend on 
getting the kind of spawn that will • produce large 
mushrooms. This spawn comes in bricks weighing 
about 18 to 20 ounces. A brick is sufficient to 
spawn ten square feet of bed. Per brick, 25c; 
5 bricks, $1.00. If wanted by parcel post add 5 
cents a brick for postage. 
Pure Culture Bottle Spawn. This spawn is made 
in glass jars under absolutely sterile conditions, 
one carton is enough for 40 square feet. Each, 
$1.00; 5 for $4.50. 
MUSTARD 
One ounce will sow 40 feet of drill. 
Mustard runs to seed quickly, so that successive 
plantings are necessary for a continuous supply. 
Fordliook Fancy. The plume-like leaves of this 
variety are closely curled and finely fringed. 
Medium green color and compact habit of 
growth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c; 
5 lbs., $2.50. 
Long Standing Curled. The leaves of this variety 
are closely curled and finely fringed. A little 
slower growing than the frilled varieties but 
longer standing. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 
1 lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.75. 
Southern Giant Curled. The leaves are large, 
light green with a tinge of yellow, and much 
crimped and frilled at the edges. The plant is 
upright or slightly spreading in growth. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.50. 
Okra or Gumbo 
The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, 
catsup, etc. Highly esteemed in the soutn. After 
danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and 
in good condition, plant in rows about two and 
one-half feet apart. 
Perkins Mammoth Long Pod. Very productive. 
Pods of an intense green color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c. 
Early Dwarf Green. An extra early maturing 
variety. Very productive. Plants are more dwarf 
in habit of growth than those of other varieties. 
Pods short, deep green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 
25c; 1 lb., 60c. 
White Velvet. The plants are about three and 
one-half feet high. The pods are white, 
long, smooth and are tender until nearly full 
size. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c. 
Omasa 
An ounce will sow 100 feet of drill, four to five 
pounds to the acre for large onions. 
Culture: As early in spring as ground can be 
worked, sow in rich soil, thoroughly pulverized, in 
rows 12 to 15 inches apart, covering 14-inch deep. 
When 2 or 3 inches tall, the young plants should 
be thinned to prevent crowding. 
Crystal Wax. An extremely mild onion of the 
white Bermuda type. Bulbs medium size, flat, 
flesh white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c. 
Giant Yellow Prize Taker. A very handsome late 
or main crop onion of the largest size and nearly 
globular in form, sloping slightly at the shoulder 
and base. Skin is yellowish brown. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; 14 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75. 
Large Red Globe. This most excellent main crop 
onion produces medium to large sized perfect 
globe-shaped bulbs with small neck, smooth and 
glossy, and of deep purplish red color. One of 
the best keepers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; 
1 lb., $1.75. 
Large Red Wethersfield. The bulbs are large and 
are flattened, yet quite thick. The skin is deep 
purplish red. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; 1 lb., 
$1.75. 
Large White Globe. It is sometimes called South- 
port White Globe. The variety yields abundantly, 
producing medium to large, handsome and finely 
shaped clear white bulbs. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 
lb., 60c; 1 lb., $2.00. 
Mammoth Silver King (White Granus). Grows 
very large, flat, but thick through; tender and 
of a very mild, sweet flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75. 
Philadelphia Silverskin. (For pickling). This is a 
medium sized onion of mild flavor and with 
beautiful, clear white skin. The variety is a 
favorite bunching onion, and for pickles. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75. 
Riverside Sweet Spanish. A very large globe- 
shaped, light yellow onion with small top, ex¬ 
ceptionally fine. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 
1 lb., $2.50. 
Welsh or Bunching. The earliest and best shaped 
onion for early bunching; small bulbs, skin 
pearly white, flesh of good quality and flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75. 
ONION SETS 
(By Parcel Post, add 5c a quart postage). 
Yellow.Qt., 15c; gal., 50c; bu., (Write 
Red.Qt., 15c; gal., 50c; bu., for ' 
White.Qt., 15c; gal., 50c; bu., Price) 
