14 OUR ONION SEED VERY CAREFULLY SELECTED 
UNION SEED Cr FUEL CO. 
PEPPER 
CULTURE—Peppers should be started in a hot bed in Feb¬ 
ruary and March and not planted outside until the ground is 
warm and there is no danger of frost. Set the plants in rows 
2 feet apart and 18 inches in the row. Hoe often and keep the 
weeds down. One ounce produces about 1,500 plants. 
Ruby King'. Fruits 6 to 7 inches long by about 4 inches in 
diameter; of bright red color. They are remarkably mild and 
pleasant in flavor and can be sliced and eaten like tomatoes. 
One of the best for making mangoes. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 14 lb. 
$1.50. 
Large Sweet Spanish (Bell Shaped). A very large sort, of 
square form, mild, thick and suitable for filling with cabbage, 
etc., and for mixed pickle; less pungent than most sorts; not¬ 
withstanding its size, it is one of the earliest varieties. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 60c; 14 lb. $1.50. 
Chinese Giant. One of the very best and largest mango pep¬ 
pers. Its mammoth size, splendid shape, beautifully rich, 
glossy-red flesh and mild flavor all lead us to recommend it. 
Its strong, bushy plants are heavily loaded with large fruits, 
which are produced throughout the season. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 
14 lb. $1.50. 
California Wonder. A large sweet pepper, with flesh which is 
often % of an inch thick, crisp and juicy. A heavy yielder. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 14 lb. $1.50. 
World Beater. An excellent large pepper. Fruit 5 inches long 
by 314 inches in diameter. Flesh mild and thick. Deep red 
when ripe. Very productive and a good shipper. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 60c; 14 lb. $1.50. 
Long Red Cayenne. Fruit brilliant coral red; conical, from 2 
to 3 inches in length, from % to 1 inches in diameter, very 
pungent. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
Red Chili. This is slightly larger in growth than the Red 
Cayenne, with larger fruits, 3 inches in length, and an inch 
in diameter. Bright red, very hot and fiery. Ripens early. 
Makes the famous Mexican chili. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
OTHER VARIETIES 
Neapolitan. Pimento or Perfection, Sweet Mountain. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 60c; 14 lb. $1.50. 
SEED POTATOES 
Write us for prices on our Early and Late Potatoes. 
SWEET POTATOES 
Our sweet potatoes are selected home grown stock. One 
bushel of seed will produce 1800 to 2000 sprouts. To insure 
prompt filling orders for sweet potatoes they must be engaged 
ahead. Standard weight of sweet potatoes, 50 lbs. per bushel. 
Buyers will please note that owing to the tenderness of 
sweet potatoes, we do not guarantee the safe arrival of sweet 
potato seed or plants; however, we use all precaution possible 
in packing and time of shipping. Sweet potatoes should not be 
mailed. 
Supply limited. Place your order for future shipment at 
once. 
Yellow Nansemond. Standard variety of main crop. The best 
for short season localities. 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00. 
White Bermuda. Similar to the preceding, only shorter and 
thicker in size. 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00. 
Red Bermuda. Specially adapted to Idaho. Supply limited. 
10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00. 
Porto Ricans. 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00. 
Black Spanish. 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00. 
SWEET POTATO PLANTS 
Plants ready from May 1 to June 15. Our long experience in 
this line enables us to make shipment to long distance points, 
with comparatively no loss. However, we do not guarantee 
safe arrival, as oftentimes mail is delayed or something hap¬ 
pens beyond our control. If wanted by mail, postage should 
be added, 10c for 50; 20c for 100 plants. We make special 
rates on large lots. 
Yellow Nansemonds and Red and White Yams. 50 plants, 50c; 
100, 90c; 1,000, $8.00. Order early. 
PUMPKIN 
CULTURE—Pumpkins are usually planted in fields of corn 
or potatoes, but may be profitably raised in fields by them¬ 
selves. Sow first of May, in hills 8 feet apart. One ounce to 
30 hills; 4 lbs. to an acre. 
Sugar or Pie Pumpkin. Smaller than the field pumpkin, but 
finer grained, sweeter and more prolific; first rate for table 
or stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
Big Tom. A large round variety, produced in great numbers. 
Has thick meat of fine quality. Very suitable for canners’ use. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 25c; lb. 80c. 
King of Mammoth. The flesh and skin are of a bright golden 
yellow color. Flesh fine grained and of excellent quality. 
Notwithstanding its enormous size, it is one of the very best 
pie pumpkins ever grown, and a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Y* lb. 40c; lb. $1.10. 
Tennessee Sweet Potato. A good variety for making pies and 
for other cooking purposes. It is of medium size, of a white 
creamy color and has an excellent flavor; good keepers. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
Cashaw or Crookneck. A French variety, liked by many. Has 
yellow flesh, solid and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. $1. 
Mammoth Tours. A French variety which grows to an im¬ 
mense size, often weighing over 100 pounds. Fruit is either 
long or round, but generally flattened at both ends. Skin pale 
green, marked with deeper bands and marbling. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; «14 lb. 35c; lb. $1.25. 
Connecticut Field or Common Yellow. Extensively grown for 
stock feeding, and generally planted with corn. Produces enor¬ 
mous crops. Hardiest of all and good for pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
14 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.00. 
Japanese Pie. The flesh is very thick, nearly solid. Fine 
grained, dry and sweet, having much the taste and appear¬ 
ance of sweet potatoes. The seeds are peculiarly marked and 
sculptured like Japanese characters. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 
30c; lb. $1.00. 
RADISHES 
EARLY ROUND VARIETIES 
CULTURE—Sow as early in spring as the ground can be 
worked, and every two weeks throughout the season for a 
succession of crops. During the summer months use summer 
and winter varieties, as the early kinds get pithy. Winter 
radishes can be wintered over just as easily as any root crop. 
One ounce to 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds to an acre. Five- 
pound lots in one variety, 15c less per pound, not prepaid, 
with white tip. Popular as a market variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped. A beautiful deep scarlet 
14 lb. 35c; lb. 85c. 
Early Scarlet Turnip. A small, round, red, turnip shaped rad¬ 
ish, with a small top and of very quick growth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
15c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. 85c. 
French Breakfast. A medium sized radish, olive shaped, with 
small top of quick growth; very crisp and tender; scarlet color, 
except near root, which is pure white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 
35c; lb. 85c. 
Burpee’s Crimson Giant. This new radish is double the size 
of those of other forcing varieties without getting pithy or 
hollow, has pure white flesh remaining crisp and mildest of 
flavor. It is well adapted to outside culture. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
Yi lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 
