Michell’s^iyesetable Seed Specialties 
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RADISH • Early Deep Scarlet Globe 
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In line with our usual custom, we have taken from ou 
general list certain specially meritorious varieties 
vegetable seeds to which we call, on this page, special atten 
tion. Planters will do well to Include these sorts in their seed 
orders. 
BROCCOLI . BROCULI 
Rapa or 40-Day. A very early type of sprouting Broccoli, produc¬ 
ing many small heads. The seed is broadcast thickly, and plants 
cut when about 10 to 12 inches high, just before the heads burst 
into bloom. Suitable for early spring or fall sowing. A very fine 
“green.” 10c. per oz.; V^lh. 30c.; 90c. per lb.; 5 lbs. $4.25; $8.00 
per 10 lbs. 
CABBAGE . CAVOLO CAPPUCCIO 
LETTUCE • Imperial No. 44 
ENDIVE . INDIVIA 
Full-Heart Batavian (Escarolle). Leaves broad, light green, 
nearly plain. 15c. per oz.; l^lb. 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 10 lbs. $11.50. 
FLORENCE FENNEL • FINOCCHIO 
A delicious Italian vegetable which tastes quite like celery, but 
is a little sweeter and more delicate in flavor. The enlarged leaf- 
bases are usually boiled before serving. 10c. per oz.; V41b. 30c.; 
$1.00 per lb. 
Perfection Drumhead Savoy. A crimped-leaved sort with deep 
glossy green, almost round heads, and distinctly flavored. 
25c. per oz,; Vilh. 75c.; $2.50 per lb. 
CARROT j 
Imperator. This new Carrot is bound to become very popular . 
as it combines attractive appearance with first-class quality. The ] 
roots are 7 to 8 inches long and taper gradually toward the tip. 
They are easily pulled. The fine-grained deep orange flesh is of 
exceptionally mild and sweet flavor. 15c. per oz.; Vilh. 45c.; 
$1.40 per lb. 
HYBRID SWEET CORN 
Aristogold. This, one of the newer varieties of golden hybrid Sweet 
Corns, has proved very satisfactory—tender and exceptionally 
well flavored and produces a heavy crop. 40c. per lb.; 2 lbs. 75c.; 
$1.75 per 5 lbs. 
Hybrid Stowell’s Evergreen. Hybrid Corns should have first 
preference because of the bigger and more uniform yield and better 
quality. Hybrid Stowell’s Evergreen is recommended for the main 
and late crop. Compared with the open-pollinated type it makes 
a better root-growth, a sturdier stalk, is disease-resistant, and a 
larger yielder of better filled ears. Plant 1 lybrid Stowell’s Ever- j 
green for your main crop. 40c. per lb.; 2 lbs. 75c.; $1.75 per 5 lbs. 
CUCUMBER . CETRIOLO 
Colorado. Long; green. Very popular because of its excellent shape 
and good color. Exceptionally productive and highly resistant to 
disease. 20c. per oz.; *41b. 50c.; $1.75 per lb.; 10 lbs. $15.00. 
Early Market. One of the best Cukes for those who plant for 
profit, being early, uniform in shape and size, dark green in color, 
and averaging 8 inches long. 15c. per oz.; V41h* 40c.; $1.25 per lb.; 
10 lbs. $11.50. 
Straight 8. Fine dark green color, free from white tips. Grows 
8 inches long by about \]/2 inches thick and is of remarkably uni¬ 
form straight shape. This is good for shipping or for home markets. 
20c. per oz.; Vilb. 50c.; $1.75 per lb.; 10 lbs. $15.00. 
ITALIAN DANDELION 
Dente de Leone; Cichoria Catalogna 
Newly introduced into this country and in great demand as 
“greens.” The main stalk produces leaves resembling the broad¬ 
leaved Dandelion, but much longer. Cut and bunched same as 
asparagus. 25c. per oz.; Vilb* 75c.; $2.50 per lb.; 10 lbs. $24.00. 
LETTUCE 
Imperial No. 44. This variety has very long, well-folded leaves 
and produces hard, well-formed heads appreciably less susceptible 
to tip-burn than other varieties. 20c. per oz.; I41b-b5c.; $2.00 
per lb. 
MUSKMELON 
Pride of Wisconsin. A new introduction with considerable merit. 
The rind is a gray color with a distinct netting. Flesh is unusually 
thick and of very good flavor. Carries well in shipping. 20c. per 
oz.; 50c.; $1.50 per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.50; $12.00 per 10 lbs. 
ONION 
White Bunching. An extra-fine variety for early spring and sum¬ 
mer bunching. Seed sown early in the spring will produce long 
green scallions which blanch white and remain tender for a long 
time. They do not form a bulb on the bottom. 20c. per oz.; Vilb. 
60c.; $2.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. $9.75; $19.00 per 10 lbs. 
PARSLEY 
Peerless. A fine selection of the Moss Curled type. This strain is 
very hardy, remains deep green when other varieties have turned 
yellow and is the right length for bunching. We recommend it 
for its color and exceptional growing qualities. 15c. per oz.; Vilb. 
45c.; $1.50 per lb. 
RADISH 
Early Deep Scarlet Globe (.Michell’s Strain). A special strain 
from transplanted roots. Very uniform in shape, color, and size. 
Unusually short tops. One of the best. 15c. per oz.; V41b. 45c.; 
$1.25 per lb.; 5 lbs. $5.00. 
ITALIAN ROCKET • RUCOLA 
Greatly relished in salads and quite tasty in soups. The leaves 
resemble sorrel. Slightly pungent. 15c. per oz.; Vilb. 40c.; $1.25 
per lb.; 5 lbs. $6.00. 
SQUASH . ZUCCA 
Cocozelle or Italian. A bush variety with smooth dark green 
fruits striped lighter. 10c. per oz.; Vilb. 35c.; $1.00 per lb.; 5 lbs. 
$4.75; $9.00 per 10 lbs. 
516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
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