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| Ib. 50c; 5 Ibs. $1.85, Postpaid. 
CULTURE: One ounce will 
soil spaded deep. 
This is the leading root 
ASPARAGUS 
~ CULTURE: Soak seed 24 hours before 
planting. Rows 1 foot apart. Cover 2 
inches deep. Transplant after first year. 
201. NEW WASHINGTON RUST PROOF. The 
choice table Asparagus. Seed Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 30c; 14 lb. 55c; lb. 85c, 
Postpaid. 
{for quick crop, see Roots, 



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Early Snowball ma 
‘CAULIFLOWER 
| CULTURE: One ounce of seed will produce 
about 2,500 plants. Our son, Edward, thinks 
there’s nothing any better than creamed Cauli- 
flower. 
330. EARLY SNOWBALL. (55 days.) The best 
early strain. Pure white solid heads. The heads 
are 6 to 7 inches thick. Weighs 1) to 2 Ibs. 
Pkt. 10c; 4, oz. 85c, 
i 332. DANISH GIANT. (65 days.) Particularly 
adapted to dry weather. Has heavy foliage 
| that protects the heads, which makes it less 
liable to blight in hot weather. Heads 6 to 8 
inches thick. Weigh 2 lbs. Pkt. 10c; 
4 oz. 85c, Postpaid. 
CELERY 
acket will produce 200 to 300 
tart plants inside just like you do 
cabbage and tomatoes. 
272. GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. (110 days.) 
The most popular of all. Rich, creamy 
yellow hearts, with crisp, tender stalks. 
Pkt. 5¢: % oz. 12¢; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c, 
276. GIANT PASCAL. (125 days.) Very ten- 
der, thick, solid, and brittle. Stalks grow 
2 feet high. Excellent Winter keeper. 
Pkt. Se: % oz. 12¢; oz. 20c; 1% lb. 60c, 
Postpaid. 
One 
1 plants. 
ENDIVE 
DELICIOUS SALAD RELISH 
| CULTURE: One ounce sows 200 feet of row. 
| Sow the seed from June to August. 
| 282. GREEN CURLED ROSE RIBBED. (90 days.) 
Beautiful, blanched. tender leaves. Even the 
outer ones are, nearly white. Crisp and tender. 
Makes the best of salads or can be cooked 
like cabbage. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢, Postpaid. 






ae 
‘GtoBE. (55 days.) 
Pure white 
,with deep purple top. Fine-grained flesh 
that's mild and sweet. Very ‘little loss on 
this one when peeling or preparing for 
use. Keeps especially well. 4 to 6 inches 
in diameter. Pkt. 5¢z 0z. 10¢; 14 Ib. 20c; 
A Lee. 
One of the top-notch vegetables for Win- 
ter and Spring. Fine for flavoring purposes. 
Good fried. Cook with potatoes or meat. I 
left a bunch of them in the ground all Win- 
ter in my own garden here at Shenandoah. 
row. Sow early in the Spring ‘on mellow 
552. HOLLOW CROWN. (125 days.) This is 
the good old reliable variety. There hasn't 
been another one infroduced.in my opinion 
that is as good. Fine grained flesh of su- 
perior flavor. Grow 10 to 12 inches long. 
sweet and sugary. Considered the best 
for general. cultivation. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; 
Y, Ib.-35e; 1b. 95c, Postpaid. 


S 
the one that is used for the home 
5 lbs. $1.85, Postpaid. 


‘crisp, 
20c; Ib. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.85, Postpaid. 
Oz. 10; 14 lb. 20c; Ib. 50c, Postpaid. 
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‘duce about 
black. Yender and 

Black Beauty 
KOHLRABI 
Ay 
Try this one on my recommendation. A cross 
between cabbage and turnip, combining the fine 
flavors of each. 
CULTURE: Sow the seed in rows. 14 feet apart, 
covering '/4 to an inch deep. Thin 4 to 6 inches 
apart in the row. Cultivate thoroughly. 
950. EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Flesh white, very 
tender. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 40c, Postpaid. 
952. EARLY PURPLE TOP. Purple outside, flesh 
pure white. Pkt. 5¢;. oz. 15¢; % Ib. 40c, 
Postpaid. 
PARSLEY 
to Re SE 

¥ PY 2 BE is iss 
ONE OUNCE WILL SOW ABOUT A 150 FOOT ROW 
556. MOSS CURLED. (70-75 days.) Most popular. 
Rich dark green; crinkled and curled. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15¢; 4; 1b. 40c, Postpaid. 
558. HAMBURG TURNIP-ROOTED. (85 days.) Root 
like small parsnip. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢; 4 Ib. 30, 
Postpaid. 

CULTURE: One ounce will sow 125 feet of row, 2 to 3 pounds 
per acre. Rutabagas keep even longer than Turnips, Plant in 
early Spring or in the middle of July for a big Fall crop. 
812. EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. (45 days.) This is 
way. The roots are 3 to 5 inches in diameter. It’s 
flat with a purple top, white below. Very fine- 
grained and sweet. Pkt. 5c; 0Z. 10¢; 14 Ib. 20c; 1b. 50c; 
810. EARLY SNOWBALL. (43 days.) Earliest table turnip. 
Smooth, solid, uniform size. Flesh pure white, 
tender, -and sweet. Fine for planting mthe 
early Spring or late Summer. Pkt. 5¢; 
832. RUTABAGA. (Often called “Beggies.”) (85 days.) 
The roots of this one are 5 to 7 inches in diameter. 
Large and round. Yellow with a purple top. Great 
favorite. The best keeper of all of them, too. Pkt. 5c; 
OR VEGETABLE 
OYSTER 
The vegetable that fastes 
like oysters. 
soup 
Thin the plants to about 6 
inches. One ounce will sow 
about 50 feet of row. The 
leaves on them are wide, 
grass-like in their formation. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH 
ISLAND SALSIFY. Tender, 
delicious, smooth, beauti- 
ful white roots of excel- 
lent quality. 
oz. 15¢;- 14 lb. 40c, Postpaid. 

EGG PLANT 
acquainted with 
294. BLACK BEAUTY. (120 days.) 
e Earliest and best large fruited 
Egg Plant. Glistening, purplish- 
stages of growth. Black 
Beauty is my choice. Pkt. 8¢; 
VY, oz. 20¢; oz. 35¢, Postpaid. 
OLD BY MAY 
CULTURE: 
room, 

garden in a big 

610. SMALL SUGAR 
Pumpkin. 
Even a few hills will 
Fall 
Pumpkins for 
oz. 10¢; 1% lb. 
Pkt. Se; oz. 
paid. 
602. 
Gives you loads of 
It’s wonderful 
and seasoning. 
poses and a long 
Pkt. 5e; 


No. 74. SQUASH 
AND PUMPKIN 
COLLECTION 
CULTURE: One packet will pro- 
100 plants. 
them just like you do peppers. 1 
Grow 1 oz. Cushaw Squash 10c 
oz. Sugar Pie 
Pumpkin ......... 10c 
1 oz. King of the 
Mammoth Pumpkin 15¢ 
Regular Catalog Value 35¢ 
Postpaid 29 € 
For Only 
RHUBARB 
CULTURE: Drill the seed in rows a foot 
apart. After the second year transplant the 
plants to 4 feet apart. 
202. GIANT VICTORIA. Rich wine - red. 
Pkt. 5¢3 oz. 10c; 4 Ib, 35¢; 4 lb. 60c, 
Postpaid. 
(For quick crop see Rhubarb Roots, Page 2) 
TOBACCO 
CULTURE: One ounce will produce enough 
plants for one acre. Sow under glass dur- 
ing February. In early June, plant out 
3 feet apart each way. 
705. WHITE BURLEY. A-heavy yielder, broad 
leaves. Desirable for cut or plug to- 
bacco. Pkt. 5¢e; % oz. 20c; oz. 356; 
VY, lb. $1.25, Postpaid. 
706. HAVANNA. Well-known, large leaf 
variety, especially good for the manu- 
facture of cigars. Pkt. 5¢7 ¥% oz. 20c; 
oz. 35c; 4 lb. $1.25, Postpaid. 
PEANUTS 
Let the Children Grow Them 
CULTURE: Ask for my special leaflet. 
630. MAM- 
MOTH JUM- 
BO. The 
large stan- 
dard roast- 
ing peanut. 
Ripens very 
early. 
Stands the 
heat and 
drouth. 
Makes big 
nuts and 
big yields. 
VY, Ib. 10¢; 
4 Ib. 18¢; 
lb. 30c; 
3 lbs. 75c, 
Postpaid. 
632. EARLY 
SPANISH 
PEANUT. 
Matures as far north as Canadian line. 
Very prolific. Pods well filled. Grows and 
does well anywhere in the Corn Beit. 
ib. 10cz Ib. 18c; Ib. 30c; 3 Ibs. 75c, 
Postpaid. 
tasty at all 

SHENANDOAH, 
PUMPKINS 
Plant 
after weather is 
warm in hills 8 to 
10 feet apart. Give 
the vines plenty of 
(82 days.) The real pie : iy 
_ Fine grained ¥ 
golden flesh, sugar sweet. 
you lots of high-quality 
and Winter storage. 
10c; 
VY, lb. 25¢; lb. 7Oc, Post- 
CONNECTICUT FIELD 
or BIG TOM. (110 days.) 
The biggest producer. 

Mammoth Jumbo Peanuts 
PIES FOR 
a Ua 
ve 
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PIE. 
give 
use 
Small Sugar Pie 
big, 
golden yellow Pumpkins that weigh 15 to 25 lbs. Thick, sweet, fine- 
grained flesh. Many farmers store and feed them to the livestock. Ex- 
cellent for pies and baking purposes. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢; 4 Ib. 20¢; lb. 55¢; 
5 lbs. $2.25, Postpaid. : 
604. KING OF THE MAMMOTH. (110 days.) The largest pumpkin that grows. 
Will weigh from 75 to 100 lbs. at maturity. Fine for stock feeding pur- 
keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 5e; 1% Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.00; 
5 lbs. $4.00, Postpaid. 
615. PRIZE PUMPKIN MIXTURE. A mixture of the best varieties. It gives 
you all the different kinds and shapes and sizes—large and small. You're 
bound to get what you want out of this kind of a combination. More 
are ordering them every year. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 
5 Ibs. $2.00, Postpaid. 
10c; 1% 1b.-20c; Ib. 45c; 
GROW YOUR 
HERBS OWN SEASONINGS 
Grow your own in your own garden at practically 
no expense. I will include a pamphlet giving you 
full instructions on the care and use of each kind. 
EARL E. MAY 
900. ANISE. Seed is used for flavoring—the leaves 
in salads. Pkt. 5c, Postpaid. 
902. CARAWAY. Delicacy for flavoring pastries, 
meats, and beverages. Pkt. 5c, Postpaid. 
901. CORIANDER. Used principally to flavor sausages. 
Pkt. 5c, Postpaid. 
906. DILL. Stems; leaves, and seeds necessary for 
Dill pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c, Postpaid. 
904. FLORENCE FENNEL. Leaves and seeds used ex- 
tensively in soups and broths, Pkt. 5c, Postpaid. 
908. HOREHOUND. Leaves and stems are boiled down 
for the extract used in making Horehound candy. 
Pkt. 5c, Postpaid. 
922. LAVENDER. Dried leaves and flowers placed in 
dresser drawers and clothes cleset for their fra- 
grance. Pkt. 5c, Postpaid. 
913. ROSEMARY. “Rosemary for Remembrance.”’ 
Leaves for seasoning and also used medicinally. 
Pkt. 5c, Postpaid. 
915. SAGE. What would sausage or turkey dressing 
be without dried sage leaves? Pkt. Se; oz. 30c, 
Postpaid. 
909. SWEET BASIL. Used for fiavoring soups, stews, 
and many other dishes, particularly those containing 
tomatoes or cheese. Pkt. 5¢, Postpaid. 
910. SWEET MARJORAM. Leaves used for garnishing 
and also for seasoning sausages, soups, and dress- 
ing. Pkt. 5c, Postpaid. 
911. THYME. Used principally for seasoning but the 
oil of Thyme is used in soaps and dentifrices. 
Pkt. 5c, Postpaid. 
912. HERB GARDEN COLLECTION 
To help you folks get started with your Herb 
garden, I will make a flat price of 30c, Postpaid, for 
one packet each of all 12 of the Herbs listed above, 
and include a pamphlet giving full instructions as 
to their care and use. 
12 PACKETS ONLY 30c POSTPAID 
Regular Catalog Value 60c 
UNUSUAL VEGETABLES 
930. BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Small sprouts like mini- 
ature cabbage. Fine tender quality. Pkt. 5c; 
0z. 20c, Postpaid 


with branching heads. Fine flavor. Pkt. 
VY, oz. 15¢; oz. 35c, Postpaid. 
curled leaves. Like Spinach. 
bacon. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢, Postpaid. 
958. LEEK. American Flag. Similar to garlic. 
Used for flavoring soups and salads. Very mild 
onion flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢, Postpaid. 
962. MUSTARD. Southern Giant Curled. Large 
curled-leaved variety. Delicious as a, salad or 
cut and boil like spinach. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 1Q¢, 
Postpaid. 
966. OKRA. Pods make wonderful soup, gives it 
great flavor and body. Soup fit for: a king. 
Pkt, 57 oz. 15¢, Postpaid. 
























931. BROCCOLI. (55 days.) Just like caulifiower § 
5c; & 


m946. KALE OR BARECOLE. Numerous dark green 
Delicious with & 













































