Sow Turnips in New Ground and Grow Them Quickly 
SPINACH 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 
12 pounds, an acre, in drills 
Summer Spinach should be sown every ten days, 
from April to the middle of July, for succession; 
winter varieties during August and September. 
Curled-leaved Savoy. Large, tender, curled 
and wrinkled leaves. Oz. 15 cts.; 24lb. 
30 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
Blight-resistant Virginia Savoy. For late 
sowing only. Produces large, curled, tender 
leaves. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b- 30 cts.; Ib. 90 cts. 
King of Denmark. Leaves large, tender, 
curled, of fine substance and flavor. Hardy 
and early. Oz. 15 cts.; 341b- 30 cts.; Ib. 90c. 
Long-standing (Round, Thick-leaved). 
A greatly improved stock of round Spinach. 
Oz. 15 cts.; 24Ib. 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
New Zealand Summer. Does well in hot 
summer weather. Very productive. Oz. 
20 cts.; 341b. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
Perpetual. Immediately one gathering has 
been made, fresh leaves appear, maintain¬ 
ing a supply long after other sorts are ex¬ 
hausted. Oz. 20 cts.; J4Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
Victoria. Extra dark green color. Does not 
quickly run to seed. Oz. 15 cts.; 24It>. 
25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
SQUASH 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 hills of the early 
sorts and 25 hills of the later varieties 
Seeds should be planted about the middle of 
May, in hills 4 feet apart for bush varieties and 
10 feet apart for the running sorts. Put twelve to 
fifteen seeds in each hill; afterward thin out, leaving 
three or four of the best plants. 
Acorn, Table Queen Acorn-shaped; 7 
inches long, 3 inches thick. Deeply ribbed, 
dark yellow flesh, very sweet. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 25 cts. 
Blue Hubbard. Larger than Hubbard, 
being a blue-gray color. Bright orange 
flesh of choice flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
25 cts. 
Bush Summer Crookneck. Yellow fruit of 
delicious flavor. Early and productive. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Cocozelle. Dark green when young, after¬ 
wards light yellow. Should be served and 
cooked like Eggplant. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
25 cts. 
English Marrow, Bush White. Fruits are 
oval, cream-coiored, of delicate flavor. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
English Marrow, Long White. Skin 
greenish yellow; flesh white, soft, and 
richly flavored. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Rutgers Tomatoes 
Squash, continued 
Extra-Early Jersey White Bush. Enor¬ 
mously productive. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Giant Summer Crookneck. Very large; 
rich flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Golden Hubbard. Flesh deep golden yel¬ 
low. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Improved Hubbard. Well known and liked 
for late use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
White Bush Scallop. A good early variety 
of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Zucchini. It is very prolific, tender, of 
delicious mild flavor, and easy cultivation. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
SWISS CHARD 
Lucullus. Large, dark green leaves; white 
ribs. May be used as spinach. Oz. 20 cts.; 
241b. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
TOMATO 
One ounce of seed will produce 2000 plants 
In February or March sow seeds lightly in rows 
in greenhouse, hotbed, or window-box, and when 
plants have reached a height of 3 inches, transplant 
to hotbeds. About June 1, set out in open ground, 
4 feet apart, giving plenty of well-rotted manure to 
each plant. Water freely during hot weather. To 
obtain the best results, trellises or stakes should 
be used. 
Bonny Best. Very early. Medium size. 
Produces freely. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Chalk’s Early Jewel. Fine, large, solid, 
smooth, bright red fruits. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
Dwarf Champion. Fruit of medium size. 
Very prolific. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Earliana. Extra early. Bright red, smooth. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
John Baer. Very early. An exceedingly 
heavy cropper. Fruit of medium size and 
fine flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
Marglobe (Wilt-resistant). Red, globe- 
shaped fruits with few seeds. Does not 
crack. Vines robust. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75c. 
Penn State. Fruit scarlet-red, of medium 
size, borne in clusters. Superb quality. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. $1. 
Ponderosa (Beefsteak). Fruits very large, 
solid, and bright crimson. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 75 cts. 
Pritchard (Scarlet Topper). Extra-early, 
large, smooth Tomato of intense scarlet 
color. Very productive. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 75 cts. 
Rutgers. New sort that makes a big, vigor¬ 
ous plant on which large, globular, deep 
red fruits are borne in quantity. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Stone, Dwarf. Large scarlet fruits, very 
solid and of superb flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
Stone, Tall. Large, solid fruits of very fine 
flavor. Very productive. A splendid 
variety for market. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Fancy-shaped Tomatoes 
Red Pear Yellow Pear 
Red Plum Yellow Plum 1 
Red Cherry Strawberry (Husk) 
Each: Pkt. 15 cts. 
Forcing Tomatoes 
HUNT’S VICTORY. Early. A very heavy 
cropper. Produces round, medium-sized 
fruit of splendid flavor, in large trusses. 
Equally good, both indoors and out. Pkt. 
25 cts.; J4oz. $2. 
Early Sunrise. Splendid cropper. Medium 
size. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Marglobe Tomato 
FORCING TOMATOES, continued 
Golden Sunrise. Produces medium-sized, 
pure golden yellow fruits. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Holmes’ Supreme. Medium-sized, scarlet; 
fruit round, smooth, and firm. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Hundredfold. The fruits are medium in 
size, uniform and perfect globular shape. 
Rich bright red of excellent flavor. Pkt. 
25 cts. 
Market King. Early. A very heavy crop¬ 
per. Pkt. 25 cts.; 24oz. $1.75. 
Stirling Castle. Small, very solid fruits of 
finest flavor. Pkt. 25 cts. 
TURNIP 
One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill; 
2 pounds, an acre 
For main crop, sow in open ground from May to 
July; for winter use, during July and August. Set 
out in rows 1H feet apart, allowing a space of 
6 inches between the plants. 
Early Snowball. Crisp, tender, and sweet. 
Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 50 cts. 
Golden Ball. One of the best table sorts. 
Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 50 cts. 
Milan, Early Purple-Top. Flesh pure 
white, delicate, and sweet. Oz. 15 cts.; 
J4Ib. 50 cts. 
Milan, Early White-Top. Very tender. 
Quick grower. Oz. 15 cts.; 34It>. 50 cts. 
Purple-Top White Globe. Oz. 15 cts.; 
341b. 50 cts. 
Yellow Globe. For early or late sowing. 
Oz. 15 cts.; 341b. 50 cts. 
GARDEN SWEDE. Specially selected for 
garden purposes. Oz. 15 cts.; 34It>. 50 cts. 
Swede Turnip or Rutabaga 
Three pounds of seed will sow an acre 
American Purple-Top. Lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4. 
Champion. Purple-top. Lb. $1,5 lbs. $4. 
Long Island Improved. Lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4. 
HERBS 
For plants, see page 43 
Angelica 
Lavender 
Anise 
Marjoram, Pot 
Balm 
Majoram, Sweet 
Basil, Bush 
Mercury 
Basil, Sweet 
Purslane, Golden 
Borage 
Purslane, Green 
Burnet 
Rampion 
Caraway 
Rosemary 
Cardoon 
Rue 
Chamomile 
Sage, Broad-leaf 
Clary 
Savory, Summer 
Coriander 
Savory, Winter 
Dill 
Tansy 
Fennel, Florence 
Tarragon 
Fennel, Sweet 
Thyme, English 
Henbane 
Thyme, Winter 
Wormwood 
Horehound 
Hyssop 
Each: 
Pkt. 15 cts. 
WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., NEW YORK 
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VEGETABLE SEEDS 
