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DELHI, NEW YORK 
sorts and will continue to grow until reach¬ 
ing a maximum diameter of about two inches 
without becoming pithy. White Icicle is the 
favorite long white radish. 
Spinach 
Everybody knows that spinach is high on 
the list of health-giving, body-building veg¬ 
etables. Grow more and eat more. It is 
essentially a spring and autumn crop and 
delights in cool, moist weather. While an 
annual, it is so hardy that it may be sown in 
the fall and carried over the winter, except 
in the extreme North, coming on very early 
in the spring. Abundant, quickly available 
plant food is desirable and an application of 
highly nitrogenous fertilizer is advantageous 
when the plants are about half grown. Plant 
to a depth of one inch in rows 16 to 2 0 
inches apart, this to 6 inches apart in the 
row. Spinach has had more attention from 
plant breeders the past few years and varie¬ 
ties are now much larger leaved, more suc¬ 
culent and remain in good edible condition 
longer. Do not use poisonous insecticides for 
insect control. Plant 1 ounce of seed to 100 
feet of drill, 8 pounds per acre. 
Squash 
The Summer and Italian Squash we offer 
are all bush in habit of growth. Use the 
same culture as for cucumbers. Plant % 
pound seed to 100 hills, 4 pounds per acre; 
hills 3 feet apart each way. Winter and 
Autumn Squash are trailing or vining. Cul¬ 
ture is the same as for pumpkins. Sow 8 
ounces to 100 hills, 3 pounds per acre, hills 
5 to 8 feet apart each way. 
Tomatoes 
One ounce of seed will produce 3,00 0 to 
4,0 0 0 plants; however, some should be al¬ 
lowed for safety, so that only good strong 
plants may be set. Ordinarily, two ounces 
of seed is the amount suggested per acre, 
but usually this is more than enough. The 
seed may be treated before planting, using 
the New Improved Ceresan or other seed dis¬ 
infectant. Plants should be set out as soon 
as all danger of frosts are past. Seed may 
be planted in the hotbed or in flats in the 
greenhouse about six weeks before trans¬ 
planting to the field. Sufficient plants for a 
small garden may be started in a shallow box 
and placing in a sunny window in the house. 
When the seedlings reach the height of 
about one inch, they may be “pricked out” 
in a larger box, hot bed or cold frame and 
spaced about 4 inches apart. Use only loose 
soil that will not bake or crust easily. This 
extra transplanting is now rarely done by 
large commercial growers. The plants usual¬ 
ly being thinned in the beds to stand 2 or 3 
inches each way. If the plants become too 
tall or “leggy” they are sometimes sheared. 
It is much better, however, to keep the beds 
cool enough so that short, stocky, hardy 
plants are produced. Keep the soil moist 
enough for good steady growth. Too much 
watering will result in spindling plants and 
increase the danger of “damping off.” 
Insecticides, Etc. 
Hydroxcide 
Double-duty spray powder for potatoes, 
tomatoes, garden vegetables and small fruits. 
Combines Bordeaux and Arsenical for fungus 
diseases and control of insects. Especially 
popular with home gardeners because of its 
convenience. Easy to mix. Economical. 
Contains 12%% Copper. 
1 lb. canister . $0.40 
4 lb. paper bag.Price on request 
Pyrote 
A highly concentrated liquid combining 
Rotenone and Pyrethrum with other insecti¬ 
cidal ingredients plus a neutral spreader. 
Does not require the addition of Soap. Pleas¬ 
ant odor. Simply dilute with water accord¬ 
ing to directions on each container. Kills 
both sucking and chewing insects attacking 
flowers, shrubbery, lawns and vegetables. 
1 oz. bottle.$0.35 
5 oz. bottle. 1.00 
Pint can. 2.25 
Gallon can . 15.00 
Kubatox 
Non-poisonous to human beings or animals. A complete insecticide known for its wide range 
in use. This is a vegetable preparation free from arsenic and fluorine that has been particu¬ 
larly successful in the control of worms on Cabbage, Cauliflower and related plants; Thrip 
on Onions and Gladiolus, and root maggots on Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onions and Carrots. Ku- 
batox kills a broad range of insects on flowers as well as vegetables. 4 lb. Pkgs., .60. Also 
sold in larger quantities. 
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