PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS—S/wcc 1906 
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Perfection Brand Radish Seed 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE—This is a splen¬ 
did variety for hot-bed greenhouse culture. We 
consider it the best of the round scarlet forc¬ 
ing sorts. The radishes mature quickly, pro¬ 
ducing small growth of tops, and are solid 
and crisp ; very uniform in shape. The color 
is a handsome bright scarlet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c: '/i lb., 25c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00, post¬ 
paid. 
Get ready for the early radishes. In 
rich, moist soil some of them will ma¬ 
ture in three weeks, the quickest vege¬ 
table there is. 
Spinach — Bloomsdale 
Squash 
Squashes require a warm, fertile soil of 
sandy nature for best growth. Summer 
squashes grow mostly in compact bush form ; 
hills for these should be about 4 feet apart; 
for long trailing fall and winted varieties hills 
should be 8 to 12 feet apart each way. If 
ground is not very rich two or three shovel¬ 
fuls of well-rotted manure should be worked 
into each hill. Put 8 to 10 seeds in each hill 
about 1 inch deep. When danger from bugs 
early as the Early White Irish, but is very 
is over thin to three to four of the strong¬ 
est plants. 
CONNECTICUT STRAITNECK—A new 
early productive summer squash. Has small 
vine growth, about half the size of standard 
commercial varieties, which has valuable ad¬ 
vantages as much thicker plantings can be 
made, resulting in really heavy crops. The 
fruit grows to a length of about 10 inches in a 
week after blossoming. The color is, briefly, 
lemon, and we like this color better than in 
some strains, as the fruits in the vegetable 
stands always have a distinct fresh appear¬ 
ance. This type produces fruit about two weeks 
ahead of any similar strain. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
*/4 lb., 30c, postpaid. 
YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK — The 
plants are very productive and early bearing ; 
skin of fruits very thickly warted ana of or¬ 
ange-yellow color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 
40c. ^ 
HUBBARD—The most widely grown winter 
squash. Large and heavy, with bright orange 
flesh : fine grained, very dry, sweet and richly 
flavored : fine keeper; none bettor for squash 
pies. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 Ih*. 35c; lb., $1.10, 
postpaid. 
WHITE BUSH or PATTY PAN—The best 
early variety. The plants are of true bush 
form and produce fruits very early in the sea¬ 
son. Largely grown in the South for shipment 
to Northern markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^4 
lb., 40c, postpaid. 
CONNECTICUT STRAITNECK —A new 
early productive summer squash. Has small 
vine growth, about half the size of standard 
commercial varieties, which has valuable ad¬ 
vantages as much thicker plantings can be 
made, resulting in really heavy crops. The fruit 
grows to a length of about 10 inches in a week 
after blossoming. The color is, briefly, lemon, 
and we like this color better than in some 
strains, as the fruits in the vegetable stands 
always have ;i distinct fresh appearance. This 
type pro<luces fruit about two weeks ahead of 
any similar strain. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 
30c, postpaid. 
Radish—Early Scarlet Globe 
A spring plant used for greens. Very hardy 
and most in demand in early spring and late 
fall. Leaves are large, rich and tender. Very 
easy culture and grows best in cool weather. 
Rapid growth is desirable that leaves may 
be strong and tender. Soil should be rich and 
given good cultivation. For fall use seed may 
be sown the middle of September. One ounce 
will sow 100 feet of drill. 
BLOOMSDALE—This is the most popular 
variety. The fleshy leaves are of true Savoy 
appearance; very hardy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
lb., 30c, postpaid. By freight or express, lb., 
20c; lOlbs., $1.65, 
Squash—Yellow Summer Crookneck 
NORTHERN GROWN 
On account of market fluctuations, we are 
unable to name exact prices. We will be 
pleased to have you write during the month 
of January or later and we will then quote 
prices for prompt or future shipment. 
Clean seed is of vital importance in the pro¬ 
duction of potatoes. Planting scabby or dis¬ 
eased potatoes in your garden will not only 
produce an inferior crop but will infect the 
soil with disease spores, and render it unfit for 
potato production in the future. Cut the seed 
potatoes in four or more sections, each piece 
with an eye. Dust with sulphur, and plant one 
section in a place and about ten inches apart 
in the row. Level the land, open a furrow 
about five inches deep, plant, cover, leaving 
the surface level. As the potatoes grow, draw 
the soil to them and thus provide an irriga¬ 
tion furrow between the rows. 
Our Certified Seed Potatoes were grown in 
the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North 
Dakota and are strictly fancy stock. Should 
not be compared to average stock as offered by 
grocers and commission houses. 
Winter Varieties 
The merits of Winter Radishes are little ap¬ 
preciated, probably because they are seldom 
grown, and few people have knowledge of 
their worth. These grow to large size and keep 
well for autumn and winter use. Sow the 
seed from the middle of July until the mid¬ 
dle of September. Include some of these with 
your order. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE—Roots 
white and when fully matured 9 to 12 inches 
long by 2 to 4 inches in diameter just below 
the shoulder, tapering regularly to the tip. 
Flesh firm, crisp, well flavored, and will keep 
well through the winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
% lb., 30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
CHINA ROSE WINTER—Of bright deep 
rose color; flesh firm and excellent for keep¬ 
ing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 90c, 
postpaid. 
LONG BLACK SPANISH—With black skin 
and white flesh ; will keep until spring. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
NEW ZEALAND—Best for hot weather. 
Yields continuously from late spring to late 
fall. During the summer months when ordi¬ 
nary Spinach bolts and goes to seed, this va¬ 
riety is at its best. It thrives on almost any 
soil and withstands drouth wonderfully well. 
The plant is bushy in form. As the tops are 
cut off, side shoots develop and in a few days 
another crop may be cut. Seeds should be 
soaked in warm water for 24 hours to hasten 
germination. Plant in March or April, 3 to 4 
seeds in hills 2 feet apart each way. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 60c, postpaid. 
Salsify or Vegetable 
Oyster 
So called because of resemblance in flavor to 
the oyster when cooked. Tap root is long and 
resembles a parsnip and one-half the size of 
an ordinary parsnip. Requires a deep, rich 
soil and the whole season to mature in. Plant 
seed about 1 inch deep in drills 12 inches 
apart, later thin out young plants to 4 or 5 
inches. One ounce will plant 70 feet of drill. 
Roots may be dug and stored in fall or left in 
ground over winter. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND — Grows 
very large; well flavored and mild. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 20c, postpaid. 
TRIUMPH—^Very early. Tubers are of me¬ 
dium size, round and uniform in shape, with 
but few small ones; eyes slightly depressed; 
color a beautiful light red. Its beauty, produc¬ 
tiveness and fine quality make it one of the 
best extra early market varieties, especially 
for the South. 
EARLY OHIO—Our stock of this variety is 
grown in the Red River Valley of the North. 
IRISH COBBLER—A variety which in re¬ 
cent years has attained popularity. In many 
soils is as early or within a few days as early 
as Early Ohio, and the yield is superior. Added 
to this last the potato is chunky, white in 
color and of large medium size, making it the 
most attractive variety by far on the early 
market. 
SAGE—One of the most perennial herbs, 
used principally for flavoring and seasoning. 
Cut the leaves and tender shoots just before 
the plant is coming into flower, and dry 
quickly in the shade. The plants are hardy and 
will survive the winter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, 
postpaid. 
Plant Perfection Brand Spinach 
For Your Health’s Sake 
Perfection Brand Selected Irish Potatoes 
