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Mark Means Company, 1939 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston, Idaho 
MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS —These are miniature cabbages pro¬ 
duced from the side of the stalk. They are regarded as a 
great delicacy cooked and served in the same manner as 
cauliflower. Sow in hot beds in March or April and in the 
open ground in May. Cultivate the same as cabbage. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. 65c. 
COLLARDS —A plant similar to cabbage. It does not, how¬ 
ever, produce a head. The center leaves are very tender 
and used as a pot herb. Are also desirable as greens for 
poultry and rabbits. Cultivate same as cabbage except 
plant 3 feet apart each way. 
Southern Georgia —This is the old favorite. Light green 
leaves. Price: Pkt. 5e; oz. 15c; Ib. 50c. 
CRESS or PEPPER GRASS —Grows very quickly from seed 
sown thinly in drills. Used with lettuce to which it adds 
an agreeable pungency. Leaves are curled and very orna¬ 
mental. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 35c. 
EGG PLANT —Should be started in hotbeds and trans¬ 
planted, using same methods as for tomatoes. 
New York Improved— This variety is the general favorite 
for both market and home gardeners. Very prolific, usu¬ 
ally produces 4 to 6 large fruits to a plant. Color dark 
purple. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
ENDIVE —Culture same as for letlv.ce. Very hardy. Grown 
principally for winter salad. 
Green Cur!ed —Hardy, vigorous grower, with deep green 
leaves. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 40c. 
KOHLRABI —This vegetable is a cross between a cabbage 
and a turnip. The edible portion is the large bulb, which 
forms on the stem above the ground. The bulbs have a 
mild, delicate, cabbage-like flavor. The plants are hardy 
and ttie seed may be sown practically all the year around. 
Plant like turnips and thin to 6 inches apart in row. One 
ounce of seed will produce 2000 plants. 
Early White Vienna —Flesh white and tender. Price: Pkt. 
5c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 75c. 
PARSLEY —Culture same as lettuce. Parsley is used mostly 
for seasoning and garnishing. Its flavor is exceedingly 
pleasant. 
Champion Moss or Triple Curled —^The most popular vari¬ 
ety for both the home and market garden. Price: Pkt. 5e; 
oz. 10c; V 4 Ib. 35c. 
TOBACCO, Connecticut Seed Leaf —Hardy, and the best 
adapted to cool localities. Grows to a height of about 5 
feet. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 75c. 
Egg Plant 
ALL SEED ON THIS PAGE POSTPAID UP TO THIRD ZONE 
HERBS 
ANISE —An annual, cultivated principally for the seed, 
which has a fragrant smell and pleasant taste. Used for 
medical purposes; leaves used for garnishing and flavor¬ 
ing. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. 
CATNIP —Perennial. Leaves and young shoots used for 
flavoring. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. 
DILL —One of the most widely grown herbs. The seed are 
used in soups, sauces and stews. The stems, leaves and 
flower heads are used to make dill pickles. Price: Pkt. 5e; 
oz. 10c. 
FENNEL —Used for garnishing and fish sauces. Price: 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c. 
SAGE —^The most widely grown herb for seasoning. The 
leaves are used either green or dry. Price: Pkt. 5e; oz. 25e. 
SUMMER SAVORY —A hardy annual. When dried the 
stems, leaves and flowers are used for flavoring soups and 
dressings. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
SWEET MARJORAM —The tops are used either green or 
dry for seasoning. Price: Pkt. 5e; oz. 25e. 
THYME — Used for flavoring soups, sauces, dressings. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c. 
FLOWER PLANTS 
Per Doz. 
Postpaid 
Pansy, Giant Mixed.$ .50 
Aster, Giant Comet.50 
Asters, Crego Mixed.50 
Zinnia, Dahlia Mixed.50 
Snapdragon .50 
Marigold, African .50 
Petunias, Balcony .50 
Salpiglossis.50 
Clarkia .50 
ROOTS AND PLANTS 
LOCALLY GROWN, TRANSPLANTED HARDY STOCK 
Not 
Postpaid Postpaid 
Doz. 
100 
Doz. 
100 
Early and Late Cabbage Plants. , 
.$ .20 
$ .85 
$ .15 
$ .75 
Early and Late Tomato Plants. . 
. .30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Cauliflower Plants. 
. .30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Pepper Plants.. 
. .30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Egg Plants. 
. .30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Celery . 
. .30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Sweet Potato Plants. 
. .30 
1.75 
.25 
1.50 
Asparagus Roots. 
2.25 
2.00 
Two-year Rhubarb Roots, 2 for 
30c, postpaid 
; 2 for 25c, 
not postpaid. 
SELECT STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
We are making a specialty of growing plants of only 
those varieties we know will give you every satisfaction. 
PREMIER —Ripens extra early and bears rich bright red 
berries of fine flavor. Its heavy foliage makes it practic¬ 
ally trost proof. 
BLAKEMORE —Originated by the U. S. Department of Ag¬ 
riculture, this early variety produces a heavy fruiting row 
of glossy, bright red juicy mild flavored berries, which are 
the firmest of the entire strawberry family. 
CATSKILL —Large size, extra fine quality berries are pro¬ 
duced on this midseason variety. Does well on any kind of 
soil and is well adapted for dry conditions. 
GRAND CHAMPION —As its name implies, this is really a 
champion in size, quality and productiveness. 
NEW OREGON: EARLY PROLIFIC and GEM EVERBEARING 
are other varieties 
we 
can supply. 
25 
50 
100 
1000 
Blakemore . 
Catskill 
1 • . 
.40 
.65 
.90 
5.50 
Grand Champion 
Dorsett 
J .. 
.60 
.90 
1.40 
7.50 
New Oregon .... 
.45 
.75 
1.10 
5.75 
Early Prolific . . . 
.35 
.60 
.85 
5.00 
Gem Everbearing 
.65 
Postpaid. 
1.00 
1.65 
10.00 
Wrifc for prices on larger quantities. 
