THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 53 

Mushrooms 
One brick of Mushroom Spawn is sufficient for 10 
square feet of bed. 
A fine crop of mushrooms can be produced with very 
little labor or expense, provided a suitable location can 
be obtained. Cellars, sheds, or greenhouses can be used 
for their culture. 
If wanted by mail, add postage at parcel post rates. 
BRICK SPAWN, AMERICAN PURE CULTURE 
Ten bricks will spawn 100 square feet (10x10 ft.) 
Spores have been selected from specimen Mushrooms 
and transferred to bricks of compressed manure and loam. 
Break the brick into pieces the size of a walnut and plant 
1 foot apart each way. 
Per brick (about) 1347 1bs2)i ec - oa ied ceeds ecsms ee $0.40 
Perel OP Drichk smeteray fetcteteiins eine stieoiarerse'e + elu elalorelets +... 3.50 
Per 25 bricks ......... eiotederetelainia’sisiateleieieetelsie c/s) sitrere -. 7.50 
Per 100 bricks ..... RS Mie ee BEI rcs be g 30.00 
BOTTLE SPAWN 
One quart will spawn 35 square feet. In this new method 
the mushroom spawn is the very best that can be pro- 
duced. All materials have been sterilized and the spawn 
grown under absolutely germ-proof conditions. Each unit 
individually packed and containing complete instructions 
for the grower. 
If wanted by parcel post, add 10c per carton for postage. 
AL CALTON Preis clus oie eee a eRe oot crete eo ounce, vic @ wie @ieyevecerere ¢ $ 1.25 
LO Cartons iereiperptelaieleiticielclsiela/s cle e/<)e/ ete Roveteieiedeie: ciatete misicreie 12.00 
25 “CArlTONSmer picts tisteteceleiets ehcjavelsl sjeieie see o.<..2'65l006)').6-078, 010i 29.25 

The Book—‘‘Modern Mushroom Culture’ by Dr. J. 
Franklin Styer. It is the most modern, reliable treatise 
available. $1.50 a copy. 

Mustard 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 
For early crops the seed may be sown in a hotbed in 
March, and for general crop at frequent intervals through 
the spring, in drills from 8 to 12 inches apart. 
Chinese Broad-leaved. Leaves much larger than the white 
Mustard. Flavor pleasantly sweet and pungent. Can be 
ae like Spinach. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, Ib. 
Fordhook Fancy. Very ornamental. Plants of vigorous 
growth; cooked same as Spinach. Pkt. 10c, oz. 26c, % 
Ib. 75c, lb. $2.00. 
White. Much used for salads; the seed is also used medici- 
nally, and as a seasoning for pickles. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
y% Ib. 75c, lb. $2.00. 
Mustard Spinach 
Tendergreen. A variety of greens producing large dark 
green leaves, fairly smooth, with light green center ribs; 
slow to seed, resistant to heat and drought; combines the 
flavor of mustard and spinach. It is ready for table or 
market in 21 to 25 days after planting. An excellent addi- 
tion to the list of greens. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, Ib. 
$1.75. 



Mustard Spinach 
Okra or 
Gumbo 
One ounce will sow 
40 feet of drill. 
This plant is extensively 
cultivated for its green 
pods, which are used in 
soups and stews, and are 
very wholesome and nu- 
tritious. Sow about the 
middle of May, in drills 3 
feet apart, and thin out the 
plants to 1 foot apart. 
Improved Dwarf Green. 
Very early; smooth pods. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % Ib. 
75c. 
White Velvet, or Creole. 
Pods smooth, of large 
size, and a creamy white. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % Ib. 
75c. 

White Velvet Okra 

Standard Mastreor! or Hotbed Thermometers 
Boxwood, metal tipped. Price $3.50 each. Thermome- 
ters should whenever possible be sent by Express. We do 
not guarantee safe arrival if forwarded by Parcel Post. 



