Selected Vegetable Seeds 
JOHN WILK & CO., Inc 
RHUBARB 
Sow early in April in drills 18 inches apart, and thin out to 6 inches. In 
the Falls or following Spring, transplant the roots into deep, rich soil, 
4 feet apart each way. 
Victoria. Very large; late. The best for cooking and pies. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
30c., 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $2.50. 
SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
Sow early in Spring, in drills 15 inches apart and one inch deep, thin¬ 
ning out the young plants to six inches. The roots are used same as Car¬ 
rots. Salsify is very hardy and can be left in the ground until Spring. 
*Mammoth Sandwich Island. The most popular variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 
'A lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00. 
Black, or Scorzonera. Same as above, but roots are black, Pkt. 10c., oz. 
20c., 1/4 lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. 
Long, White French. A favorite sort. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., V 4 lb. 75c., lb. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
SPINACH 
Ready to cut from 40 to 50 days. One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
Sow early in Spring, in drills 1 toot apart and 1 inch deep. For Fall use 
sow in August and for Winter crop in September. Sow New Zealand in 
hills 2 feet apart each way, 3 or 4 seeds in a hill. Spinach is more produc¬ 
tive and of better quality when grown in rich soil. 
■'Juliana. Improved long standing. This new variety is the highest perfec¬ 
tion of the spinach family, being a decided improvement on all other 
kinds. Very slow to go to seed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., I /4 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
*Wilk’s Broad Leaved Giant. The very largest Spinach, broad, thick, dark 
green leaved, very crisp and tender, of delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
15c., 1/4 lb. 40c.. lb. $1.00. 
*King of Denmark. This new variety is undoubtedly the most valuable in¬ 
troduction of spinach in recent years. Although the plants are ready tor 
use almost as soon as the medium early sorts they remain in good con¬ 
dition from a week to two weeks after all other varieties have gone to 
seed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c,, 1/4 lb. 40c., lb. $1.00. 
*Large-Leaved Viroflay. Very large, thick, dark-green leaves. Splendid sort 
for Fall and Spring sowing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., '74 lb. 30c., lb. 75c. 
Victoria. A good, heat-resisting variety. Slow to seed; continues in tine 
condition from 2 to 3 weeks after all other sorts have run to seed. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 15c., 1/4 lb. 30c., lb. 75c. 
'■■Long Standing. Dark green; leaves large and thick. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 1/4 
lb. 30c., lb. 75c. 
Bloomsdale, or Norfolk Savoy. A standard sort with good-sized leaves. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 15c., 1/4 lb. 30c., lb. 75c. 
*New Zealand. Very prolific. Can be grown during the hottest months. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., 1/4 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Perpetual or Summer Spinach. Not a Swiss Chard but a real Spinach that 
will produce a heavy crop all through the hot Summer months. Pkt. 15c., 
oz. 25c., 1/4 lb. 75c.. lb. $2.00. 
SQUASH 
One ounce will plant 40 hills. 
Sow in hills in the same manner and about the same time as Cucumber 
and Musk Melon. The bush varieties require to be 3 to 4 feet apart, the 
running kinds from 6 to 9 feet. 
Delicious. Green skin; orange flesh; very sweet and dry. Finest for table 
use. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 'A lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. 
‘■'Mammoth White Bush, or Scallop Patty Pan. The well known Summer va¬ 
riety. Flesh tender and delicate. Pkt. lOc., oz, 25c., 1/4 lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. 
Golden Hubbard. About the same size as Warted Hubbard. Skin deep or¬ 
ange yellow; flesh deep golden yellow. Pkt. 10c., oz, 25c., 1/4 lb. 75c., 
lb. $ 2 . 00 . 
English Vegetable Marrow. True, English strain. Deep yellow; white flesh. 
Crows about 9 inches full size. Should always be used when in a young 
state. Pkt. lOc., oz. 25c., V 4 lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. 
Cocozella. Italian green striped Squash. Crows about 12 inches long and 3 
inches in diameter. Skin dark green marbled with yellow. Pkt. 10c., oz. 
20c., 'A lb. 60c., lb. $1.50. 
^Chicago Warted Hubbard. The best Winter Squash grown. Skin heavily 
warted; flesh bright orange, dry and thick. Good keeper. Pkt. 10c., oz, 
25c., '/4 lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. 
Golden Bush. An early yellow scalloped variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., V 4 lb. 
75c., lb. $2.00. 
Blue Hubbard. This variety is very firm of flesh and a light blue skin. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c., 1/4 lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. 
*Giant Summer Crookneck. Flesh deep golden yellow. Early and double the 
size of the old varirety of Summer Crookneck. Pkt. 10c,, oz. 25c., 1/4 
lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. 
TOBACCO 
One ounce will produce plants for one acre. 
Connecficut Seed-Leaf. Hardy and endures cold better than most varieties. 
. .Very popular. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c. 
BONNY BEST 
TOMATO 
Tomatoes mature from 90 to 115 days after transplanting. 
One ounce will produce 1000 plants. 
Sow in a hotbed about the first week in March, in drills 5 inches apart, 
and 1/4 inch deep. Transplant to the open ground when all danger of frost 
is past, setting the plants 3 to 4 feet apart each way. Sufficient plants tor 
a small garden may be started by sowing a tew seeds in a shallow box or 
flower pot, and placing it in a sunny window of the room or kitchen. By 
training the vines on trellises or tying to stakes the fruit will ripen better. 
Wilt Resistant Varieties 
Marvana. An earliest scarlet-fruited variety. Introduced by the U. S. De¬ 
partment of Agriculture for wilt resistance. Vine is similar to Earliana. 
Fruit smooth. As the name would indicate, it is claimed to be a cross be¬ 
tween Marvel and Earliana. Pkt. 25c., '/z oz. 75c., oz. $1.25. 
Norton. A main-crop, scarlet-fruited variety. Very similar to Stone, of 
which it is a selection. Fruits are of medium size, smooth, and solid. 
Norton bears well and gives a good crop. Vines make a medium to heavy 
growth. One of the best keepers. Pkt. 25c., '/z oz- 75c., oz. $1.25. 
Early Variefies 
‘■'Avon Early. This new extra early, scarlet fruited variety is the result of 
several years of careful breeding. We consider it the most desirable vari¬ 
ety of its class. The fruits are large, slightly flattened, of deep scarlet 
color, smooth, tree from cracks and of good quality. Pkt. 15c., oz. 60c., 
2 oz. $1.10, 1/4 lb. $1.75. 
John Baer. This is a fine, smooth tomato of medium size, bright scarlet in 
color, almost globular in shape, slightly flattened at the stem and blos¬ 
som ends. The fruit is very solid and the seed cavities medium small. It 
has proved to be a very prolific tomato and quite early. In earliness it is 
noticeably ahead of all early varieties. It is a grand all-around tomato 
and is recommended highly. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c., 2 oz. 90c., Y 4 lb. $1.50. 
‘■'Earliana. Very popular early variety. Bright red, smooth, solid and meaty. 
Pkt. tOc., oz. 40c., 2 oz. 75c., 1/4 lb. $1.25. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel. The largest and smoothest of the early varieties; 10 
days later than Earliana. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 2 oz. 75c., V 4 lb. $1.25. 
Bonny Best. About the same season as Chalk's Early Jewel, but fruit is 
somewhat smaller. Color bright scarlet. An elegant sort for shipping. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 2 oz. 75c., '/) lb. $1.25. 
‘SEarly Dwarf Champion, or Tree Tomato. A favorite on account of its 
dwarf habit. Needs no supports. A fine variety for the home garden. 
Color a glossy purple; very prolific; smooth and of good size. Pkt. 10c., 
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK SQUASH oz. 40c., 2 oz. 75c., 1/4 lb. $1.25. 
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