PEPPERS 
Culture. Peppers should be started in a hotbed or cold frame and transplanted about 
the end of May into a sunny corner of the garden, in rows about 2 feet apart, with the 
plants about 20 inches between them i» the rows. In warmer sections they can also be 
sown in open ground in a prepared seedbed when all danger from frost has passed. When 
the little plants are about 3 inches in height, transplant as above into the rows where they 
are to remain. Some very rich fertilizer stirred into the soil when the plants are about 
6 inches high, will be found very beneficial to the crop. 
CHINESE GIANT. 80 days from plants. This is the largest mild Pepper ever developed, 
measuring 4 to 5 inches in diameter and of equal length. It is deliciously sweet and an 
ideal home garden variety. Plants dwarf, stocky and thickly set with enormous, unusually 
shaped, but attractive fruits that are chunky, twisted, slightly crumpled and square- 
ended. Color rich, bright green changing to a scarlet-red when ripe. Flesh thick and 
tender. Postpaid, pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 2 ozs., 60c; *4 lb., 95c; Yz lb., $1.65; 
1 lb., $3.00; 2 lbs., $5.60. Not prepaid, Yi lb., 90c; Yz lb., $1.60; 1 lb., $2.90; 2 lbs., $5.50. 
BEEE or BULL NOSB. 60 days from plants. An early, prolific, standard variety with 
blunt fruits 2% by 3 inches ; deep green changing to scarlet; flesh thick and mild in flavor. 
CAEIFORNIA WONDER. 75 days from plants. A popular Pepper throughout the 
United States possessing qualities that make it ideal for stuffing or salads. The thickness 
of flesh, often measuring % of an inch, unknown in any other variety of Pepper, is one 
of the points of excellence. In addition, it is firm, crisp, juicy, sweet and mild, without 
a trace of pungency. Plants upright and prolific. Fruits 4-lobed, 4 by 4^4 inches, attrac¬ 
tive, smooth, uniform, very heavy; deep green changing to bright crimson at maturity. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. 70 days from plants. The most popular hot variety used for 
canning, pickles and drying. Plants large with fruits borne in great abundance, % to 
4 inches, tapering to a point, twisted and deep green changing to red. 
FIMIENTO. 73 days from plants. The sweetest variety. Used extensively by canners ; 
it is also desirable for home use in salads and for stuffed Peppers. Plants tall and pro¬ 
ductive. Fruits heart-shaped, 2Yz by 3% inches, very smooth, tapering to a single point, 
dark green turning to crimson. Flesh very thick and mild. 
RUBY KING. 70 days from plants. Plants erect, vigorous and very productive. Fruits 
3 by 5 inches, tapering, dark green turning to red. Flesh crisp, tender, and very mild, 
and pleasant to the taste. 
WORLD BEATER. 75 days from plants. Combines the size of the Chinese Giant and 
the attractive shape and color of the Ruby King. Plants sturdy, erect and very produc¬ 
tive. Fruits 4-lobed, 3% by 5 inches, glossy and smooth, deep green when young, chang¬ 
ing to bright scarlet when ripe. Flesh unusually thick, mild and sweet. 
World Beater 
Bell or Bull Nose 
Treat 
Irish and Sweet 
Potatoes 
Before Planting 
With 
SEMESAN BEL 
Write for prices. 
It will prevent diseases 
and grow potatoes smooth 
and of fine quality. 
Certified IRISH POTATOES 
♦ Certified Red Triumph 
Culture. Potatoes can be grown in any soil provided it is fairly rich, but usually 
do best on loose, sandy loam and are of better quality than if planted on heavy 
clay Cut the Potatoes in 4 or 6 pieces, so there is at least one eye on each 
piece. About 3 pieces should be planted in each hill, 3 to 4 inches deep, according 
to the time of planting, in rows 3 feet apai't and 16 to 18 inches apart in the rows. 
Potatoes require 90 days to be ready to harvest. Use 3-8-6 Commercial Fertilizer 
m drills before planting, cover it with soil and then plant as instructed above. 
Don’t use barnyard manure. 
AH prices on Pepper Seed on this page, excepting where 
noted otherwise, uniform as follows: Postpaid, pkt., 5c; 
Yz oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 2 ozs., 45c; Yi lb., 70c; Yz lb., $1.15; 
1 lb., $2.10; 2 lbs., $3.90. Not prepaid, Yi lb., 65c; Yz lb., 
$1.10; 1 lb., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.80. 
THREE SPECIAL VARIETIES 
BIRD’S EYE CREOLE. 92 days. Round, very pun¬ 
gent. 
RED CHIIiI. 90 days. Narrow thin pods ; very hot. 
TOBASCO. 95 days. Small yellowish red, extremely 
hot. 
Price Uniform as Follows: 
Postpaid, pkt., 10c; Yz oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 2 ozs., 
60c; Yi lb., 90c. 
Certified SWEET 
POTATOES 
Plant only disease-free seed Sweet Potato Slips. They 
mean better quality and better crops. 
CERTIFIED NANCY HADE. Skin yellow; meat 
sweet, of amber-yellow. Prices on request. 
CERTIFIED PORTO RICO YAMS. Deep orange 
meat, soft, sweet and of best flavor; skin golden 
color with slight purplish tinge. Prices on Green 
Ink List. 
CERTIFIED RED TRIUMPH. A popular early variety. Tubers are nearly 
round, with red, smooth skin, small, shallow eyes, very uniform in size and shape. 
One of the prettiest Potatoes grown. 
CERTIFIED IRISH COBBLER. An early variety. The eyes are strong, well- 
developed, and slightly indented. The flesh is creamy white and of fine quality 
and flavor. 
RED WARBA POTATO. A new variety, early maturing; makes in 72 days; 
skin red, flesh white and of fine quality. Tubers are oval, large size and is a very 
heavy cropper. The Warba potato is a two-crop variety, produces a crop in the 
spring also for fall. Price, postpaid, 4 lbs., 65c; 15 lbs., $1.55. Not prepaid, 
4 lbs., 50c; 15 lbs., $1.25. 
Sweet Potato Slips 
Ready April 10th. 
CERTIFIED NANCY HADE. Write for 
CERTIFIED PORTO RICO. prices. 
On account of market fluctuations, we are unable to name prices on Irish 
Potatoes. Will be pleased to have you write during the month of January or 
later. Will then quote prices for prompt or future shipments. 
36 RUSSELL-HECKLE 
See Green Ink List For Prices on Potatoes 
