T. W. WOOD & SONS 
SEEDSMEN SINCE 1879 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
29 
PUMPKIN 
1 ounce will plant 20 hills; 
3 pounds one acre 
CULTURE—Plant in May or June in hills 8 
to 10 feet apart, mixing- well-rotted manure 
in each hill. Put 8 to 10 seeds in each hill, 
1 inch deep, and cultivate till the vines get 
strong; thin out, leaving two or three of the 
strongest in each hill. When planted in corn, 
plant at the same time as the corn in every 
fourth row, 10 to 12 feet apart in the rows. 
Do not grow near squashes or melons. 
No. 365. Virginia Mammoth 
Tennessee Sweet Potato 
Pumpkin 
—We have never grown a pumpkin that 
combined so many good qualities as the __ 
Virginia Mammoth. It not only grows to an immense size, but its keeping quality 
is most remarkable. We have kept them in fine condition for a whole year after 
they were taken from the field. It is undoubtedly the best and most productive 
pumpkin for Southern g rowers. Oval shaped, the flesh thick, of fine flavor; makes 
as delicious pumpkin pie as anyone could wish, and is equally good for stock feed- 
1=°’ OZ ‘ ,\. 5c; H lb. 35c; lb. $1.25; 2-lb. lots $1.10; 5-lb. lots 95c per lb.; 
10-lb. lots 85c per lb., postpaid. 
King of the Mammoths 
Sugar or Pie Pumpkin. 
No. 366. Sugar or Pie —Not * ar?e - but 
-Jugai ur i ic Qne Qf the sweetest 
and best for pies; fine grained, deliciously 
sweet and a good keeper; flesh rich, deep 
orange-yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V4 ll». 25c; 
lb. 70c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 55o 
per lb.; 10-lb. lots 50c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 368. Tennessee Sweet Potato — The creamy white flesh is very thick, 
... .. , . . . _ . fine grained, very sweet and delicious and 
like the sweet potato in flavor. A first-class keeper and a good yielder. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; i/4 lb. 25c; lb. 70o; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 55c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 50c 
per lb., postpaid. 
No. 369. King of the Mammoths or Jumbo 
—A giant among pumpkins; they have been grown to weigh 
100 pounds or more and 2 feet or more in diameter- they 
usually average about 60 pounds. Bright yellow outside with 
thick, firm orange-yellow flesh that is sweet and tender- fine 
for pumpkin pies, but especially recommended for stock feed¬ 
ing. Grow some to show at your fair next fall pkt 5c- 
oz. 10c; i/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90c per lb.; 5-ib. lots 80c 
per lb.; 10-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 367. Cashaw or Crookneck —Oreen striped. A fine 
,, , „ , table pumpkin and 
equally good for stock. Large and very productive; meat is 
rich, yellow, tender, of the best flavor, very sweet and a good 
keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. loc; V4 lb. 25c; lb. 75 c; 2-lb. lots 65c per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 370. Large Sweet Cheese —A fine pumpkin for both 
table and stock. Often at¬ 
tains 25 pounds in weight; they are mottled green and yellow 
when young, becoming creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh 
is yellow, extra thick, tender, sweet and of the finest quality 
For pies, for canning and for feeding stock, it is first class 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 20c; lb. 60c; 2-lb. lots 55c per lb.; 5-lb. 
lots 45c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 40c per lb., postpaid. 
•For stock 
feeding; 
usually planted in cornfields, making enormous 
crops. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 15c; lb. 50c; 2-lb. 
lots 45c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 35c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 
30o per lb., postpaid. 
No. 371 Corn Field Pumpkin 
No. 397 RHUBARB or Pie Plant 
Rhubarb 
CULTURE — Plant in March or April in a 
shaded place, and when a few inches high thin 
to 12 inches apart, and in the faU or following 
spring transplant 4 feet apart. Rhubarb will 
not stand hot sun; a barrel placed over the 
plant gives ideal protection and will make 
the plants yield longer and tender stalks. The 
best stalks are produced the second year, but 
it continues to produce for several years. Ap¬ 
ply plenty of manure. Our rhubarb makes 
fleshv stalks of the best quality and flavor. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 2-lb. lots 
$ 1.15 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $ 1.00 per lb., postpaid. 
Green Striped Cashaw or 
Crookneck Pumpkin 
SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 
Rhubard Roots — 200 each; 3 for 50c; 6 for 85c; $1.50 per 
doz., postpaid. Not postpaid, 15c each; 3 for 
40c; 6 for 75c; $1.25 per doz.; 50 for $4.50. 
1 ounce plants 50 feet of drill; 8 pounds one acre 
CULTURE—Plant in March or April in rich, light, deeply worked 
soil, in rows 18 inches apart, and thin out to 4 to 6 inches. Do not 
use coarse or fresh manure, it makes the roots ill-shaped and un¬ 
even. Cultivate often. Perfectly hardy and may remain out all win¬ 
ter. Can also be planted in May and June if the season is favorable 
or boards be used to get the seeds up and shade the young sprouts 
until they get established. 
No. 399. Mammoth Sandwich Island “ 1 T ?L e most popular 
salsify in cultivation, 
and far superior in size, weight and productiveness. A strong 
grower, with large, long, white tapering roots, without tendency 
to branch. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 Ih. 45c; lb. $1.60; 2-lb. lots $1.45 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.30 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.10 per lb., postpaid. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 
