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T. W. WOOD & SONS 
SDEDSMDN SINCE 1879 
RICHMOND, VIRQ-INIA 
1 ounce will plant 
20 hills 
3 pounds one acre 
PUMPKIN 
Plant 
May and 
June 
CVDTURE — Plant in May or June in hills 8 to 10 feet apart, mixing well-rotted 
manure in each hill. Put 8 to 10 seeds in each hill, 1 inch deep, and cultivate till the 
vines g^et strong; thin out, leaving two or three of the strongest in each hill. When 
planted in corn, plant at the same time as the com in every fourth row, 10 to 12 feet 
apart in the rows. Do not grow near squashes or melons. 
365. Virginia Mammonth 
—We have never grown a pumpkin that combined so 
many good qualities as the Virginia Mammoth. It 
not only grows to an immense size, but its keeping quality is most remarkable. We 
have kept them in fine condition for a whole year after they were taken from the 
field. It is undoubtedly the best and most productive pumpkin for southern growers. 
Oval shaped, the flesh thick, of flne flavor ; makes as delicious pumpkin pie as any¬ 
one could wish, and is equally good for stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; ^ Ih. 35c; 
Ih. $1.25; 2-lh. lots $1.10; 5-lb. lots 95c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 85c per lb., postpaid. 
368. Tennessee Sweet Potato 
The creamy white flesh is very thick, flne grained, 
very sweet and delicious and like the sweet 
potato in flavor. A first-class keeper and a good yielder. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; !!>■ 25c; 
lb. 70c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 55o per lb.; 10-lb. lots 50c per lb., postpaid. 
King of the Mammoths 
367 jiAAT rti* —Gr66n s t r i p 6 (3.. A fin© 
OO/. ^asnaw or l..rOOKneCK pu^ipkin and equally good for 
stock. Large and very productive; meat is rich, yellow, tender, 
of the best flavor, very sweet and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
H lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 
lO-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
366. Sugar or Pie —but one of the sweetest and 
“ best for pies: flne grained, deliciously sweet 
and a good keeper; flesh rich, deep orange-yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
H lb. 25c; lb. 70c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 55c per lb.; 
10-lb. lots 50c per lb., postpaid. 
371. Corn Field Pumpkin 
-For stock feeding; usually 
planted in cornfields, making enor¬ 
mous crops. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ^ lb. 15c; lb. 50c; 2-lb. lots 45c 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots 35c per lb.; lO-lb. lots 30c per lb., postpaid. 
369. King of the Mammoths or Jumbo ^tiiey 
have been grown 2 feet or more in diameter; they usually average 
about 60 pounds. Bright yellow with thick, firm orange-yellow, 
sweet and tender flesh; fine for pies, and stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. loc; Yi lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 80a 
per lb.; 10-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
370. Large Sweet Cheeie —^ pumpkin for both table 
** and stock. Often attains 25 lbs. in 
weight; they are mottled green and yellow when young, becom¬ 
ing creamy yellow when ripe. The flesh is yellow, extra thick, 
tender, sweet and of the finest quality. For pies, for canning and 
for feeding stock, it is first class. Pkt. 5o; oz. 10c; V4 1^* 20 c; 
lb. 60c; 2-lb. lots 55c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 45c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 40c 
per lb., postpaid. 
1 oz. will plant 50 ^ A ^ ■ ■ Plant Pebruary 
feet; 8 to lO lbs. v I j I W Ii^ to May; August 
1 acre l\ # \ I ^ I I and September 
To be tender and crisp, radishes must be grown quickly. Commen¬ 
cing with the first mild spell, sow at intervals of ten days, in a 
light, rich, deeply worked soil. May also be grown as a catch-crop 
between rows of beets, lettuce, onions, etc., or planted in the row 
with slow-growing vegetables like carrots and parsnips. 
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S PRICE varieties, unless otherwise quoted: Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ! 
S H lb. 20c; lb. 60c; 2-lb. lots 55c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 45c ! 
! per lb.; 10-lb. lots 40c per lb., postpaid. S 
Extra Early 
Scarlet Globe 
Radish 
375. Early Red or Scarlet Turnip (Scarlet Button). (25 
Days) —A quick growing, 
round, rich red radish, with small tops; crisp and tender. Fine 
for early outdoor planting. 
376. Early White Tipped Scarlet Turnip 
bright scarlet color relieved by the pure white tip makes it par¬ 
ticularly attractive. Crisp and snappy, yet mild in flavor. 
378. Elxtra Early Scarlet Globe 
■' growth that it can be de¬ 
pended on to produce crisp, juicy radishes with that snappy 
quality a radish should have. Almost globe-shaped; color a rich 
bright scarlet: flesh white. Thoroughly satisfactory. 
381. French Breakfast ^^5 Days)— shaped like an olive: the 
upper part is bright scarlet, shading 
to clear white at the tip. The roots are about an inch and a half 
long, crisp, sweet and tender; grows quickly. 
389. White Strasburg 
^82 —All the round varieties 
Kouna r^aaisnes iviixea J^i^ed; just the thing for the 
home garden, 
oQet _ c liC (35 Days)—No radish will keep 
385. Long Scarlet Summer as long nor grow as large and 
still remain firm and crisp. Fine for growing outdoors for sum¬ 
mer use; bright scarlet shading to pure whitfi at the tip. 
(40 Days)—A fine summer radish; 
stands severe heat and grows quickly. 
Skin and flesh pure white; firm, crisp and tender. Ready five 
Aveeks from planting, but retains its crispness even when old. 
387 Lon? White Icicle Days)—The finest early, pure 
oo/. tuong wmie radish. On good soil they 
are ready in 25 to 30 days, and will remain crisp and tender 
longer than any first early variety. 
388. Brightest Long Scarlet ^ 
sweet; flesh \'ery white, crisp, mild and tender. 
390. Long Radishes Mixed ~^ie^ie^s 
WINTER RADISHES 
Plant during August or September, and when freezing weather 
comes on pack in sandy soil, either buried outdoors or in a cool 
cellar, where they will keep all winter. 
All varieties: Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 20c; lb. 65c; 2-lb. lots S5o 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots 50c per lb., postpaid. 
8Q2 rhin****** r»i* C®® Days) — Beautiful Avhlte skin 
t..nmese or v^eiesuai g ^ inches long, 2 % to 
3 inches in diameter, crisp, tender,, juicy and very mild, 
.393 Rose China Winter Days) —About 6 Inches long, 
030. i\ose v.nina wimer ^ inches across, holding Its 
thickness to the bottom. The skin is a deep rose color, the flesh 
white, firm, solid, crisp and pungent; splendid keepers. 
394 Lon? Black Snanish Days)—One of fhe latest and 
03^*. I^ong DiaCK opamsn hardiest. The flesh is white, firm, 
pungent and of good flavor; 7 to 9 Inches long. 
No. 397 RHUBARB or Pie Plant 
CtTETURE—Plant in Miarch or April in a shaded place, and when 
a few inches high thin to 12 inches apart, and in the fall or follow¬ 
ing spring transplant 4 feet apart. The best stalks are produced 
the second year, but it continues to produce for several years. Ap¬ 
ply plenty of manure. Our rhubarb makes fleshy stalks of the best 
quality and flavor. Pkt. 5o; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 2-lb. lots 
$1.15 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.00 per lb., postpaid. 
Rhubarb Roots —See page 29. 
