Mark Means Company, 1940 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston, Idaho 
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PARSNIPS 
CULTURE—As parsnip seed germinates very slowly, sow 
as early in the spring as possible in rows 18 inches apart. 
Thin to 3 or 4 inches. The roots are improved by freezing. 
HOLLOW CROWN or LONG WHITE—Roots very long, 
white, smooth, tender, sugary, and most excellent flavor. 
Very hardy; will keep through the winter without protec¬ 
tion. Price: Pkt. 5c; or. 15c; l/ 4 lb. 30c; i/ 2 lb. 50c; 
lb. 85c. 
PEPPERS 
CULTURE—Sow early in hot beds. When 3 to 4 inches 
tall transplant to well cultivated and highly fertilized soil. 
One ounce to 1 500 plants. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER (75 days)—An outstanding mild 
and sweet variety excellent for garden and shipping. 
Thick fleshed fruits mostly 4-lobed. 
CHINESE GIANT (80 Days)—Very mild in flavor and a 
favorite for the home garden. Rich, deep green when im¬ 
mature and bright scarlet red when ripe. Flesh thick, 
mild and sweet. 
PIMENTO (73 days)—An excellent canning variety, also 
good for garden planting. Flesh very thick and mild. 
RUBY KING (69 Days)—An ideal pepper for either the 
home or market gardener. Fruit grows to a size of 4 to 5 
inches in length and 3 to 31/2 inches in diameter. Color, 
dark green when young, turning to a bright red. Flesh 
thick, crisp and tender. 
LARGE BELL or BULL NOSE (60 Days)—Large, mild, thick 
fleshed variety. Fine for stuffing. 
CAYENNE (70 Days)—Pods small, long and tapering. 
Coral red when ripe, very hot and strong. Best kind for 
seasoning pickles. 
CHILI (82 Days)—Pods small and pointed; bright scarlet; 
very pungent when ripe. Prices: Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c. All 
varieties. 
FOR PLANTS SEE PAGE 18 
RADISHES 
CULTURE—-To have radishes crisp and tender, they must 
be grown quickly, and therefore require good soil and 
plenty of moisture. Plant the seed as early as possible, and 
for a successive supply until late in the season, sow at 
intervals of ten days in ground that has been deeply dug. 
Radishes can also be grown between rows of beets, lettuce, 
etc. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
Prices: Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i/ 4 lb. 25c; i/ 2 lb. 45c; lb. 75c. 
CRIMSON GIANT—Roots large, globular, 1 to 1 l/ 2 inches 
in diameter, deep crimson color. Flesh white, firm and 
fine quality. 
EARLY SCARLET WHITE TIPPED (26 Days)—This is the 
favorite little round, red radish with the white tip. Planted 
early in the spring it matures in 21 to 25 days. They are 
crisp and tender, and the flesh is snowy white. 
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE (24 Days)—A small, round, red, 
turnip-shaped radish, with small top and very quick 
growth; very early; rich color and crisp; tender flesh. 
EARLY LONG SCARLET (27 Days)—An early variety of 
long type of radish, popular for market as well as home 
use. The roots are straight, long and smooth. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST (.25 Days)—This radish is a great 
favorite for family use and home gardens. Olive shaped, 
of rich scarlet color, shading gradually to white at the tip. 
Should be pulled for eating when about medium size. 
WHITE ICICLE (27 Days)—This superb radish is the fin¬ 
est and longest of the very early, pure white varieties. 
Planted in the spring, is ready for use in 20 to 25 days. 
Their long, slender form and pure, paper white skin are 
most attractive when bunched for market. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
BLACK SPANISH (56 Days)—An excellent winter radish. 
Skin black, flesh white and highly flavored. 
CHINA ROSE (52 Days)—Do not sow this variety earlier 
than July, and pull before severe frost. Is a very good 
keeper. The China Rose is shorter and thicker than the 
Long Scarlet, and is bright rose in color. Flesh is very 
solid and white. 
WHITE CELESTIAL—Large roots, 8 to 10 inches long, 2i/ 2 
to 3 inches in diameter. Cylindrical with heavy shoulder. 
Flesh white, crisp and mild flavored. 
RHUBARB or PIE PLANT 
CULTURE—Rhubarb is as easily grown from seed as 
from roots. It will grow almost anywhere in the garden, is 
very productive and will thrive for years. Sow in drills 1 
inch deep, 3 to 6 inches apart. In the fall, transplant into 
good rich soil, about 4 feet apart each way. 
VICTORIA—The best variety for family use. Is hardy, and 
of excellent flavor. Where good table quality is desired, 
the Victoria cannot be beaten. Price: oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 50c; 
1/2 lb. 85c; lb. $1.50. 
FOR ROOTS SEE PAGE 18 
RAISE AND STORE YOUR 
VEGETABLES 
FOR WINTER USE 
ALL PRICES ON THIS PAGE ARE POSTPAID 
