UKRA^GUMBO 
Okra is a most healthful vegetable and can 
be easily grown anywhere in the South. 
Culture. Plantings should be delayed until 
the soil is warm. Plant thinly, in rows 2 % 
feet apart, and cover seed about 1 inch deep. 
Thin to about 12 to 15 inches apart. Requires 
8 to 10 weeks to mature. One ounce will sow 
50 feet of row; 8 pounds, an acre. 
352 French Market. Light green pods, 5 to 
6 inches long, nearly round in shape, and smooth. 
Free from ribs and remains tender a long time. Grows 
5 to 6 feet high. A favorite in Louisiana. 
355 Dwarf Green Prolific, short pods. 
An early, dwarf-growing sort with dark green, fluted, 
pointed pods 4 to 5 inches long, fleshy and tender. 
The pods are thickly set on the plant and begin to 
form almost as soon as the plants show above the 
ground. 
353 White Velvet, strong, tall-growing, 
3 V 2 to 4 feet in height. The pods are about 6 to 7 
inches long, white, slender, fleshy, and very tender. 
Early maturing and extensively grown for home use and 
local markets. 
354 Perkins Mammoth Long Pod. 
Plants 
are 4 to 5 feet, tall; pods dark green, fleshy, tender, 
distinctly ribbed and 7 to 8 inches long. They are 
slender, straight, pointed, and retain their tenderness 
and color longer than other sorts. 
358 Dwarf Long Green Pod. Early 
and very prolific. Grows 2V 2 to 3 ft. tall: 
pods dark green, fleshy and tender; become 7 
to 8 inches long and 1% inches in diameter; 
tapered near tip. 
Prices on the above: Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c: !4 lb. 
15c; lb. 35c; 5 lbs. S I .25. Rot Prepaid: 10 
lbs. $2.00; 25 lbs. $4.50. 
Culture. Sow in rows 12 
inches apart. Thin to 4 inches 
apart. One ounce will sow 150 
feet of row; 5 to 6 pounds an 
acre. 
381 Double Curled. A dwarf¬ 
growing variety with deeply cut and 
finely curled, vivid green leaves. Ex¬ 
cellent for garnishing dishes and for 
decorative purposes. 
3o2 Plain-leaved, The i eaves are fi a t, 
very dark green, deeply cut, but not curled. 
Withstands heat better than the Curled. 
383 Hamburg or Rooted. Forms 
thick, fleshy, edible roots that are 
used extensively for flavoring. 
Prices on the above: Pkt. 5c; 
oz. lOc; x / 4 lb. 20c; lb. 
50c; o lbs. $2.00. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $3.00; 
25 lbs. $7.00. 
343 F I o r i d a 
Broad-Leaved. Chinese Broad-Leaved Mustard 
This is a quick-growing and very 341 C n ..4.U Arn Pnrlprl 
productive variety which remains OOUTnem Volant V-/Uriea. 
in condition for use a long time 
without bolting to seed. The 
leaves are rounded, very slightly 
crumpled, unfrilled, and very 
large. They are medium light 
green in color, with a broad, pale 
green midrib. It is valuable and 
popular. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOc; y 4 
lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.60. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $2.50; 25 
lbs. $6.00. 
344 Ford hook Fancy. Attrac . 
tive plants of vigorous growth 
with beautiful, long, slender, dark 
green, finely curled leaves having 
deeply cut edges. These curve 
outward like a fine ostrich plume. 
A strong grower and heavy yielder. 
The flavor is mild. Fine for 
“greens” or salad. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
I O c ; % lb. I 5 c ; lb. 40 c ; 5 lbs. 
$1.60. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$2.50; 25 lbs. $6.00. 
Leaves are large, light green, 
crimped and frilled at edges. The 
plant is upright or slightly spread¬ 
ing in growth. Can be eaten like 
lettuce or boiled for “greens.” 
Highly valued on account of its 
vigorous growth, hardiness, and 
good quality. Pkt. 5 c ; oz. I O c ; 
y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40 c; 5 lbs. 
$1.60. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
$2.50; 25 lbs. $6.00. 
342 Chinese Broad-leaved. 
Leaves are round and smooth, 
rough in texture, very dark green, 
and. about 9 inches long and 8 
inches broad. A little slower 
growing than the frilled varieties, 
but longer standing. Tender, mild 
and free from bitter flavor. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 
40c; 5 lbs. $1.60. Not pre¬ 
paid: 10 lbs. $2.50; 25 lbs. 
A new vegetable combining the delicious flavors and healthful 
qualities of spinach, mustard, and turnip-greens. It contains an 
abundance of protein, mineral matter, lime, and iron. Do not fail to 
plant this delicious and tasty new vegetable in your garden. We be¬ 
lieve that Tendergreen is 
going to become Amer¬ 
ica’s most popular vege¬ 
table for “greens.” 
Tendergreen has small, 
thin roots, and large, 
succulent, oblong leaves, 
rich dark green in color, 
with narrow white center 
rib. The leaves are pre¬ 
pared for table use in the 
same manner as spinach 
or turnip-tops. It is very 
prolific and bears abun¬ 
dantly. The plants are 
ready for use in 21 to 25 
days after planting. Slow 
to go to seed. Successive 
sowings may be made 
during the whole year. 
Flourishes during hot, 
dry summer weather and 
is resistant to drought 
and extreme cold. Use 3 
to 4 pounds of seed per 
acre in rows (1 ounce of 
seed to 50 feet of row) 
with rows 2 to 2% feet 
apart. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
y 4 lb. 15c; lb. 40c; 
5 lbs. $ 1.60. Not pre¬ 
paid: 10 lbs. $2.50; 25 
lbs. $6.00. Tendergreen 
"entity^***** 
MustarW® not only used as a 
condiment, but the large green 
leaves are used as a salad, or 
boiled like spinach and served 
as “greens.” They are fully as 
healthful and nourishing as 
spinach. Produces an abun¬ 
dance of tender, succulent 
leaves in four to five weeks. 
Culture., Sow frequently, in rows 
to 18 inches apart, covering seed 
V 2 inch deep. Thin plants to 5 to 6 
inches apart in the rows. Give clean 
cultivation. The plants are in con- 
clition for use as soon as the leaves 
are the size of one’s hand. Mustard 
runs to seed quickly, so that suc¬ 
cessive plantings are necessary for a 
continuous supply. One ounce will 
plant 100 feet of row; 2 to 3 pounds, 
an acre. 
Vegetable Seeds 
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REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
