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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
NEW VEGETABLES FOR 1940 
Bush Bean—The Commodore 
remarkable bean which is frequently called a dwarf Kentucky Wonder, 
is already enjoying great popularity even though seed is still quite scarce. 
The unusually long pods, 7 to 9 in., are very similar to those of Kentucky 
Wonder, both in form and quality. They are nearly round, very fleshy, 
tender and free from strings at all stages of growth. Due to the large 
size of the pods, and the profusion in which they are produced, this bean 
is an extremely heavy yielder and it appears to be well adapted to varying 
growing conditions. Pkt. 10 c, Vz lb- 25c, lb. 45c, 2 lbs. 75c, 5 lbs, $1.75, 
postpaid. 
Beet — Early Tendersweet A really outstanding NEW variety 
that is certain to prove popular. 
Roots are globe shaped, of large size and early maturity. Interior color 
is a fine deep red with a minimum of zoning. Tops are medium sized and 
fine for bunching and the smooth, shapely roots make a very attractive 
display. We would like to urge all growers who are interested in secur¬ 
ing improved varieties to arrange for at least a trial planting of this 
excellent beet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, V 4 lb. 60c, Vz lb. 85c, 1 lb. $1.50. 
Cauliflower—Danamerica cauliflower, 
which IS of the Snowball type, is 
notable for its ability to form marketable heads under the most unsatis¬ 
factory growing conditions. In frequent tests it has produced'. 25% to 
40% more desirable heads than any other variety. Valuable for home 
and market. Pkt. 25c, Vz oz- $1.75, oz. $3.15, V4 lb. $9.25. 
73 days. One of the finest carrots 
introduced during the last several 
years. It is an improved market type of Danvers ; roots grow 6 to 7 in. long, 2 in. 
across the shoulder and taper to a half stump. They seem to do well even in a 
fairly heavy soil. The interior color is unusually fine, being a deep, rich reddish- 
orange. The tops are short and sturdy in their growth and ideal for bunching. 
Both home and market gardeners will find this carrot very desirable. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20 c, 1/4 lb. 60c, Vz lb. 85c, lb. $1.50. Commodore 
Matures in about 55 days. This is one of the earliest we 
have ever grown and exceptionally heavy yielding. Its 
white spine fruits averaging 4 V 2 inches long by 2 inches in diameter are suitable both for 
salad slicing and pickling. It bears from 8 to 10 fruits within a foot of the hill, a great 
advantage for the small garden. As many as four fruits are borne at a node. Originated 
by Minnesota Experiment .station. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20 c, Vi lb. 75c, 1/2 lb. $1.40, lb. $2.50. 
82 days. Extremely early and 
therefore suitable for growing in 
our Northern states and Southern Canada. Fruits are small, weighing from 10 to 12 lbs. 
dark green with faint striping, and nearly round in shape. The flesh is bright pink, very 
sweet and tender. Vines are small and, can be planted closely. Pkt. 10 c, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 40c, 
1/2 lb. 60c, lb. $ 1 . 00 . 
90 days. Large, round-oblong shape, heavily 
netted without ribs. Gray-green color, turn¬ 
ing a creamy yellow under the netting when ready to use. Thick orange flesh of fine quality. 
Equally good for local markets, roadside stands or shipping long distances. Vine ripened 
melons will keep more than a week. Regardless of other varieties you are growing, do not 
fail to try this remarkable new melon. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 50c, Vz lb. 90c, lb. $1.60. 
Carrot—Supreme Half Long 
Cucumber—Mincu 
Watermelon—Early Northern Sweet 
Muskmelon—Golden Marvel 
Supreme Vz Long 
Pumpkin—New Bush 
(120 days.) Pumpkins are not usually 
grown in the home garden as the vines 
require too much space. We now offer a pumpkin that requires only about 
four square feet of space that can be easily grown in the home or small 
garden. Each bush produces about three to four good sized pie pumpkins. 
The pumpkin resembles the Kentucky Field in size and shape, being very 
dark green and turning to yellow. The seed cavity is small. It matures 
about the same as Connecticut Field. Pkt. 10 c, oz. 20 c, Vi lb. 35c, Vz lb. 60c, 
lb. $ 1 . 10 . 
Pea—Alneer’s Blight Resister ‘lay®-) Here is a new pea 
** that does equally well in dry 
hot weather as in wet weather. It produces a crop in the driest summer 
months and when other varieties fail. This feature makes it fine for late 
planting. The wilt-resistant vines grow 
two feet high and do not require support. 
Pods are round, well filled, with seven to 
ten sweet tender peas. Pkt. 10 c, V 2 lb. 
25c, lb. 40c, 2 lbs. 75c, 5 lbs. $1.60, 
postpaid. 
Sweet Corn—Marcross 39 
An early wilt-resistant yellow hybrid top 
cross Sweet Corn, producing deep golden 
yellow kernels 9 days earlier than Golden 
Bantam. The ears are 6 to 7 in. long, 
with 12 to 14 rows of large sweet kernels. 
Grows 5 tO' 6 ft. high with ears placed 
well up on the strong stalks, making it 
easy to pick. Pkt. 10 c, Vz lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 
2 lbs. 75c, 5 lbs. $1.50, po'Stpaid. 
Squash—Golden Table Queen 
(60 days.) Golden Table Queen has a 
golden color. It has all the good features 
of the old Table Queen with the addition 
of having a short vine. The plant is 
semi-bush and its vine growth is very 
much restricted as compared to the Table 
Queen. This alone will make it very pop¬ 
ular to the home gardener who is limited Marcross 
for fSpace. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 35c, 
1/2 lb. 60c, lb. $ 1 . 00 . 
Blight Resistant Spinach Best For Fall 
Virginia Blight Resistant. (39 days.) A savoy leafed variety bred 
at the Virginia Experiment Station for mosaic resistance. Upstanding 
vigorous plants. Seeds rather early. Highly desirable for planting 
in infested soil and highly recommended planted for a fall crop. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10 c, Vi lb. 20 c, 1/2 lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 
Tomato—Extra Early Bison Prof. Yeager, 
•' North Dakota Agricultural 
College. In repeated trials it has produced an early and very heavy 
crop under conditions that would mean failure to most sorts. Matures 
a few days ahead of Earliana but far superior in yield and quality of 
fruit. Pkt. 10 c, Vz oz. 30c, oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.75. 
Muskmelon Golden Marvel 
Virginia Blight Resistant 
Early Tendersweet 
Danamerica 
Watermelon Early Northern 
Sweet 
Alneer’s Blight Resister 
Extra Early Bison 
