Vegetable Seeds 

Pea, Laxton’s Progress 
NITRAGIN INOCULATOR 
A nitrogen gathering bacteria for inoculating Garden 
Peas and Sweet Peas. Garden Size, sufficient for 5 Ibs. 
of seed, 12c postpaid. 

PEPPERS 
Sow % inch deep in hotbeds in February or March, 
and, when danger from frost is over, transplant in rows 
2 feet apart and 18 inches in row, in good rich ground. 
They mature in 140 to 150 days. 
ANAHEIM CHILI—A large thick-meated ‘‘Chili’’ of re- 
cent introduction, being 7 inches or more long, very 
fleshy, with a slight pungency. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) 
G4 Ib. $2.00) (lb. $6.00) 
CALIFORNIA WONDER—The best large fruited sweet 
pepper; very smooth, heavy and free from wrinkles. 
Meat exceedingly thick, tender and of the finest flavor. 
(Pkt. 10e) (4% oz. 40c) (oz. 70c) (44 Ib. $2.25) (Ib. $6.75) 
CHINESE GIANT—The largest of all sweet peppers. The 
flesh is quite thick, very mild and sweet. A blunt, deep 
red variety. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 65c) (14 Ib. $2.25) (Ib. $6.75) 
FLORAL GEM—A yellow wax pepper about 1% inches in 
diameter and 1% to 3 inches long and delightfully 
pungent. This pepper turns from green to waxy yellow. 
(Pkt. 10c) (14 02. 50c) (oz. 80c) (4 Ib. $2.75) Cb. $8.00) 
LARGE BELL or BULL NOSE—A large, early bright red 
variety of mild flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (14 0z. 35c) (oz. 60c) 
G4 Yb. $1.75) Cb. $5.25) 
PIMIENTO—A popular variety owing to its lack of pun- 
gency; flesh very thick and firm, used largely for can- 
ning, as it can be scalded and peeled; also delicious 
with salads or when stuffed. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 45c) 
(44 Vb. $1.35) (Ib. $4.25) 
RED CHILI—Small, bright red, very pungent and pro- 
ductive. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (4 Ib. $2.00) (Ib. $6.00) 
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POTATOES 
Postage or transportation charges extra. 
: Plant as early as the ground can be thoroughly worked, 
in rows 3 feet apart and 15 inches in the rows for early 
potatoes and 18 inches apart for late ones; covering in 
light warm soil about 6 inches, and in heavy soil about 
4 inches deep; draw the earth to the plants as they 
advance in growth. Eight pounds will plant 100 feet of 
row. Cut the tubers up in good-sized pieces each contain- 
ing not less than two or three eyes. 
(NORTHERN GROWN) 
All prices are subject to change 
BRITISH QUEEN—FEarly, baking variety. 
BURBANK (Low Top)—Late keeping variety good for 
boiling and baking. 
WHITE ROSE—HEarly baking variety. 
Any of the above, 5 lbs. for 40c; 10 lbs. for T75c; 
25 lbs. for $1.50 f. 0. b. San Francisco. If wanted by parcel 
dak add postage. Prices on larger quantities on applica- 
ion. 
SALSIFY 
(Vegetable Oyster) 
The soil should be rich and well worked to a depth of at 
least 18 inches. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, covering the 
seeds with fine soil % inch in depth. When the plants 
are strong enough, thin them out to about 3 inches apart. 
The seed may be sown from February to September and 
will mature in 150 days. One ounce will sow 50 feet of 
row. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—An entirely distinct 
variety of this vegetable. It is considered very nutri- 
tious and wholesome when properly cooked, with a 
flavor like that of oysters. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) 
(4% Ib. 75c) (lb. $2.25) 
PUMPKIN 
Plant after all danger of frost is over until June, in 
hills 8 feet apart each way. Cover seed 1 to 2 inches 
deep, leaving 3 strong plants to a hill. In other respects 
they are cultivated as Melons and Cucumbers. Pumpkins 
ae in about 100 days. One ounce will plant about 
5 hills. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD—This variety produces over 20 
tons to the acre. A fine large orange-colored variety, 
used for stock feeding. The skin is smooth and ribbed 
and the flesh is brittle and sweet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) 
G4 lb. 35c) (Ib. $1.00) 
GOLDEN CUSHAW—Prolific crook neck type of rich gol- 
den color. Thick and solid flesh of good quality. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (4 Ib. 40c) (Ib. $1.25) 
MAMMOTH KING or JUMBO — Pumpkins of immense 
size, weighing from 100 to 180 pounds; globular in form 
and flattened a little at the end. Salmon-orange skin, 
very thick orange-yellow flesh. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) 
(4 lb. 45c) (lb. $1.25) 
SUGAR or NEW ENGLAND PIE—For making pies this 
variety cannot be excelled. The pumpkins are round 
and small, but very sweet, fine grained, and of the 
best quality. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) (%4 Ib. 35c) (Ib. $1.00) 
RHUBARB 
Sow in rows % inch deep, thin out to 6 inches apart. In 
fall, trench a piece of ground and manure it well and 
then transplant the young plants into it 3 feet apart each 
way. Cover with leaves or litter the first winter, and a 
dressing of manure should be given every fall. It is bet- 
ter to plant strong roots, as they will produce next 
spring. One ounce will sow 150 feet of row. 
CRIMSON WINTER—This variety is of delicious flavor, 
extremely hardy, very prolific, and very quick growing. 
Produces good stems all winter and spring. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 85c) (4 lb. $2.75) Cb. $8.00) 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
(Postpaid within 4th zone only) 
CHERRY GIANT—The most popular rhubarb grown to- 
day. It is less acid and more highly flavored than other 
sorts. The bright cherry-red stems are very large and 
so tender they do not require peeling when cooked. 
Four plants well cared for will supply sufficient rhu- 
barb for the average family. It does not come true from 
seed. Plant 4 feet apart. Strong, eye roots (25c each) 
(10 roots $2.25) (25 roots $4.50) (Seed not available.) 
