Purple 
Top 
White 
V Globe 
“Por Flavoring and Seasoning” 
(Write for free care and culture leaflet) 
900—ANISB. Cultivated for Its seed and its leaves 
which have a fragrant and agreeable scent, and a 
pleasant taste. Big pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
902 — CARAWAY. A biennial having finely cut foliage, 
similar to carrots. Seeds used tor flavoring pastry 
and meat. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
903— CHIVES. Has just enough onion flavor to season 
salads and soups. The seed is also used for season¬ 
ing. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
904 — CORIANDER. An annual. Its tender leaves are 
used for soups and salads. Seeds are used by confec¬ 
tioners and in medicines. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
906—DILL. Used in soups and pickles. 
Big Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c, postpaid. 
Earl May's Selection of Sweetest Turnips 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. 
Culture: For early turnips, sow as soon as possible. 
For late turnips, sow latter part of July or first of August. 
Turnips are generally sown broadcast, but larger crops 
are obtained by cultivating in drills 18 inches apart. One 
pound of seed to the acre, if in drills. If sown broadcast, 
2 to 3 pounds per acre. Three tons of turnips or ruta¬ 
bagas are worth as much as one ton of alfalfa hay. 
810 — SNOWBALL OR EARXtY SIX-WEEKS. (42 days.) 
One of the best varieties for early spring table use; 
uniform in size; flesh is pure white, solid and crisp; 
very tender and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 
lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid._ 
812 _ EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP IiEAF. (46 days.) 
Flat, purple red top, white below. Very early, flesh fine 
grained and of sweet flavor. Extensively used for table. 
A very good keeper and may be sown either broadcast 
or in drill. Pkt., 5; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb„ 50c; 
5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
816 _ EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MIX AN. (42 days.) 
Medium size, white, smooth and bright purple top; good 
for home use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 65c; 
5 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. 
818 — PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. (65 days.) The 
housewife’s choice. Very productive, mild and very 
sweet. Excellent keeper. Plant this one. I know you’ll 
like it. Very finest quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20o; 
lb., 50c; 6 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
820 — XARGE YEXXOW OR AMBER GXOBE. (76 days.) 
Flesh yellow; hardy and productive. This turnip is 
grown largely for stock feeding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10o ? 
14 lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs.. $2.00, postpaid. 
American 
Purple Top 
TRY SALSIFY 
Or Vegetable Oyster 
An ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill. 
Culture: Sow early in Spring, in drills 12 
in. apart and one inch deep, thin out young 
S lants to 6 inches. Roots will be ready in 
ctober, when a supply should be taken 
up and stored like carrots. Will suffer no 
injury left in ground until Spring. Long, 
smooth, white roots when cooked, have 
flavor like oysters. 
690—MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND 
SALSIFY. Tender and delicious. Pkt., 
5c: oz.. 15o; 14 lb., 40o; lb., $1.00, post¬ 
paid. 
908—HOREHOUND. A hardy perennial. Its leaves are 
used for flavoring candy and in the manufacture of 
cough medicine. Big Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
911— SWEET BASIL. The leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews, 
and highly seasoned dishes. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
912— FLORENCE FENNEL. The leaves are used for garnishing; seeds 
are also used for flavoring. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
905—MINT. A delicacy for flavoring drinks. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
913— ROSEMARY. The leaves are used for seasoning. Also for medical 
purposes. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
| 915—-SAGE. Useful for seasoning. Big Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c, postpaid. 
917—THYME. The leaves and young shoots used for seasoning. Tea is 
also made from the leaves. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
922— LAVENDER (Lavexxdula Vera). The dried leaves and flowers are 
placed in clothes closets td"9tent linens. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
923— SWEET MARJORAM (Origanum Marjorum). Used fresh or dried 
for seasoning sauces, soups, etc. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
Tobacco 
One ounce will sow about 25 square feet and will produce enough plants 
for one acre. 
Culture: Sow under glass during February. In early June plant out 3 
feet apart each way. 
706—HAVANA. Well known large-leaf variety, especially good for the 
manufacture of cigars. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $3.75, post¬ 
paid. 
705—WHITE BURLEY. A number of my friends have been asking for 
this variety. A heavy yielder with rich, broad leaves. Easy to cure. 
Desirable for cut or plug tobacco. Pkt., 5o; oz., 35o; >4 lb., $1.25; 
1 lb., $3.75, postpaid. 
Unusual Vegetables 
901—NEW VINE PEACH. Bright orange color. Grows on vine some¬ 
what smaller than a muskmelon. Fine for pies, sauce, preserves and 
sweet pickles. Ripens in about 80 days. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
910— NEW GUINEA GOURD BEANS. Weigh 15 pounds or more each. 
The vines will climb an arbor or any support to a height of 20 to 30 
feet, or run along fences. They are used in the same manner as 
squashes and egg plants. Big Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c, postpaid. 
930—BRUSSELS SPROUTS. (Perfection.) Small sprouts resembling 
miniature cabbage. Heavy yielder; fine quality. Big Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
14 lb., SOc, postpaid. 
934—WATER CRESS (Nasturtium Officinalis). Perennial aquatic. 
Leaves fine for garnishing and salads. Big Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
936—CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS. Extra Curled. A small salad plant 
used for garnishing. Big Pkt., 10c; oz., 16c; 14 lb., 25c, postpaid. 
940—LENTILS. Round, flat, pea-like seeds for soups. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
16 lb., 35c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
946—KALB OR BORECOLE. Tall green curled. About 2 feet high. Nu¬ 
merous dark green, curled leaves. Similar to spinach. Cooked with 
bacon makes a delicious, healthful dish. Big Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 30c, postpaid. 
958—LEEK. American Flag. Closely related to garlic, but much easier to 
grow. Used for flavoring soups and salads. Very mild. Big Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25o, postpaid. 
962—MUSTARD. Southern Giant Curled. Large, curled-leaved variety. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c: lb., 60c, postpaid 
966—OXRA (Gumbo.) Dwarf prolific. The fruit pods are used in soups, 
stews and catsups. Pods comparatively short, but numerous. Early 
variety. Big Pkt., 10c; oz., 15o; 14 lb., 30c, postpaid. 
932—COLLARDS. Plant of the cabbage lamily. Use as a green. Forms 
a cluster of tender leaves, on a long stem. Excellent quality when 
cooked. Withstands heat and adverse soil conditions. Big Pkt., 10c, 
postpaid. 
936—GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY. Black, shiny berries, 16 to 94 inches 
in diameter. Make delicious pies, preserves and jam. Same culture 
as tomatoes. Big Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c; oz.. 75o, postpaid. 
Kohlrabi 
The Combination Vegetable 
A very fine vegetable you should include in your garden planting. 
Has a combined flavor of both cabbage and turnip. Is fine in salads as 
well as for cooking. 
950—EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Especially early, adapted for forcing; 
flesh white and very tender. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c; 14 Id., 40o, postpaid. 
952—EARLY PURPLE. Purple outside with white flesh. 
Pkt., 5o; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
GRANDMOTHER'S HERB GARDEN 
DELL —Seasoning and pickling. 
HOREHOUND —For candy and 
colds. 
SAGE —As seasoning. 
LAVENDER — To scent your 
linens. 
MINT —Flavoring drinks. 
You get all of these in Grand* 
mother's Herb Collection. 
5 big, fulUsized 
packets for ONLY 
postpaid 
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