EARL E. MAY SEED CO. — HOME PLANTING HEADQUARTERS FOR THE NATION — SHENANDOAH, IOWA 
AULIFLOWER. The cabbage that 
ooms. This is the vegetable that 
)U really eat in bloom. RICH IN 
ITAMINS A. B. AND C. 
N OUNCE WILL PRODUCE 
3,000 PLANTS 
ULTURE. 1 packet of cauliflower 
ill produce 250 plants : Treat like 
ou do cabbage. POSTPAID 
RICES ON 330 AND 332. 
kt. 10c; % oz. 40c; oz. $1.40; 
I Ib. $5.00. 
330. EARLY SNOWBALL (55 days) 
Heads snow white; about 6 inches 
across ; weight 1% to 2 lbs. 
332. DANISH GIANT (65 days) The 
great dry weather cauliflower. Short 
stemmed. Heads weigh 2 lbs. Larg¬ 
er than Snowball. 
931. BROCCOLI (55 days) Like 
Cauliflower. Heads branching. 
Pkt. 5c; % oz. 15c; oz. 35c, post¬ 
paid. 
KOHL RABI. The eatable part of 
Kohl Rabi is the swollen, fleshy, 
bulb-like stem. Combines flavor 
of cabbage and turnip. 
CULTURE: Sow seed in rows 1% 
feet apart. Thin to 4-6 inches in 
the row. Cultivate thoroughly. 
POSTPAID PRICES ON BOTH: 
Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c: lb- 40c. 
950. EARLY WHITE VIENNA. 
Especially early, flesh white. Very 
tender. 
952. EARLY PURPLE. Purple 
outside. White flesh. 
PARSLEY 
ONE OUNCE WILL SOW ABOUT 
A 150 FOOT ROW 
CULTURE. Sow early in rows 1 ft. 
apart, % in. deep. Thin to 4 in. 
POSTPAID PRICES ON BOTH; 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c: lb. 60c, 
556. MOSS CURLED (70-75 days) 
Most popular. Rich dark green; 
crinkled and curled. 
558. HAMBURG TURNIP-ROOTED 
(85 days) Root like small parsnip. 
SALSIFY PEANUTS PEPPERS 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 
An Ounce Will Sow About 
A 50 Foot Row 
first tasted salsify when I was 
jaching school in Western Nebras- 
a. I was charmed with the de- 
icious oyster-like flavor of salsify 
jar soups and seasoning and I hope 
ou will all plant some in your 
arden. Stored like carrots. 
(ULTURE: Sow early in Spring in 
‘pws 18 inches apart and one inch 
eep. Thin plants to 6 inches. 
90. MAMMOTH SANDWICH 
3LAND SALSIFY. Tender. Delici- 
ms. Smooth white roots of superior 
uality. Fine for soups. Pkt. 5c; 
z. 15c: Vi lb. 40c, postpaid. 
EGG PLANT 
An Ounce Will Produce About 
1000 Plants 
lULTURE. Same as Tomatoes. 
■OSTPAID PRICES ON BOTH: 
’kt. 8c: oz. 20c; oz. 35c; % lb. 
1 . 20 . 
i92. NEW YORK PURPLE. Fruits 
•val: color a splendid dark purple. 
,94. BLACK BEAUTY. Very early, 
mooth dark purple ; average weight 
: to 3 pounds. 
CELERY 
In Ounce Will Produce 3,000 Plants 
lULTURE. Sow the seed early in 
old frame or window box. Trans- 
)lant to the open ground when the 
oil is warm. Place plants 6 in. 
.part in rows 6 ft. wide. 
POSTPAID PRICES ON BOTH 
^kt. 5c; oz. 12c; oz. 20c; % lb. 
>0c. 
;72. GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING 
110 days) Most popular; easily 
'rown; creamy yellow color. 
176. GIANT PASCAL (125 days) 
Ranches quickly. Stalks long, broad, 
,ind very solid. 
PEANUTS 
Let the Children Grow Them. 
CULTURE. Ask for my leaflet. 
POSTPAID PRICES ON BOTH; 
% lb. 10c; % lb. 18c; lb. 30c: 5 lbs. 
$1.25. 
630. MAMMOTH JUMBO. Standard, 
roasting peanut. Stands the heat 
and drought. Ripens very early. 
632. EARLY SPANISH PEANUTS. 
Very prolific. Pods well filled. 
Grows anywhere in the Corn Belt. 
Unusual Vegetables 
910. NEW GUINEA GOURD 
BEANS. The giant club-shaped 
gourd. Grows 3 to 4 feet long. Can 
be cooked like squash. 
930. BRUSSELLS SPROUTS. Small 
sprouts like miniature cabbage. 
932. COLLARDS. Use as a green. 
Forms a cluster of tender leaves. 
946. KALE OR BARECOLE. Numer¬ 
ous dark green, curled leaves. Like 
Spinach. Delicious with bacon. 
966. OKRA (Gumbo). Pods are used 
in soups, stews and catsups. 
POSTPAID PRICES ON THE 
ABOVE. Big Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c. 
962. MUSTARD. Southern Giant 
Curled. Large, curled-leaved variety. 
Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c, postpaid. 
RHUBARB 
202. GIANT VICTORIA. Practically 
seedless. Rich wine-red. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c: lb. 35c; 1/2 lb. 60c, post¬ 
paid. (For quick crop, see Rhubarb 
Roots, page 14.) 
ASPARAGUS 
Soak seed 24 hours before planting. 
Rows 1 ft. apart. Cover 2 in. deep. 
Transplant after first year. 
201. NEW WASHINGTON RUST 
PROOF. The choice table Asparagus. 
Seed Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 
Vi lb. 55c; 1 lb. 85c, postpaid. (For 
quick crop, see Roots, Page 14.) 
PEPPERS 
—MAMMOTH SWEET PEPPERS— 
FOR SALADS, PICKLING AND 
SEASONING 
An Ounce Will Produce About 
1,500 Plants 
CULTURE—Same as Tomatoes. 
572. KING OF THE NORTH (53 
days) (Sweet) Bears big crop early. 
Large dark green. Thick flesh, 
mild, sweet. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; 
oz. 50c: 14 lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
POSTPAID PRICES ON THESE 
THREE: Pkt. 5c; % oz. 25c: oz. 
40c; lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
575. WORLD BEATER (68 days) 
(Mild) Favorite pepper for stuffing. 
Glossy, thick flesh. Very sweet. 
580. RED CHILI (80 days) Hot, 
bitey, pungent. Best for seasoning. 
Dry for winter. 
573. GOLDEN OSHKOSH (70 days) 
POSTPAID PRICES ON THESE 
TWO: Pkt. 5c; % oz. 20c; oz. 30c; 
Vi lb. 90c. 
582. PIMIENTO (72 days) (Very 
Mild) Sweetest Pepper grown. 
Delightful flavor. Flesh thick. 
574. RUBY KING (58 days) (Sweet) 
Most popular. Large tapering fruit. 
Heavy flesh. Crisp and tender. 
ENDIVE 
A DELICIOUS SALAD RELISH 
An Ounce Sows a 200-Foot Row 
Sow the seed June to August. Tie 
the outer leaves over the head for 
tender blanching. 
POSTPAID PRICES: Pkt. 5c; oz. 
10c; Vi lb. 30c. 
282. GREEN CURLED ROSE RIB¬ 
BED (90 days) Leaves large and 
broad, well rounded heads. 
green 
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