“I thought I was saving when I planted cheap seeds.” 
ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA. 

Gradus (Prosperity). An extra-early wrinkled Pea, hardy and very 
profitable, about 244 feet high. One of the most widely known 
varieties in cultivation. The reason is that it produces a Telephone 
pod nearly as early as Alaska. Ready for market in 60 days. 
Yeapt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bus. $9.50. 
Extra-early Blue Bantam. The best first-early dwarf wrinkled Pea. 
The dwarf, vigorous vines average 15 inches high and carry enor- 
mous crops of large, deep bluish green pods. Its pointed pods, 
generally borne singly, measure 4 to 4% inches long and are tightly 
packed with 8 to 10 large, deep bluish green Peas. Season 60 days. 
Y2apt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bus. $9.50. 
Little Marvel. Dwarf variety that resembles in size, quality, and 
quantity Nott’s Excelsior, but has larger pods, which are set 
heavily on vigorous vines about 15 inches in height. Season 63 
days. 
Yapt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bus. $9.50. 
Telephone. Medium-late, wrinkled, productive variety growing 4 feet 
high with long, slightly curved pods. Peas of large size and best 
quality. Season 72 days. 
Yept. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bus. $9.50. 
Alderman. Large-podded, wrinkled Pea of robust habit. Pods 5 to 
6 inches long, well filled with Peas of excellent flavor. Grows 5 to 
6 feet tall. Season 72 days. 
Apt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bus. $9.50. 
Dwarf Telephone (Carter’s Daisy). Dwarf, stocky, healthy, vigorous 
plants frequently bearing 5 to 7 pods, often 5 inches long, remark- 
ably well filled, containing as many as 10 delicious Peas. Height 
18 inches. Season 75 days. 
Ippt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bus. $9.50. 
Laxtonian. A giant-podded dwarf, extra-early wrinkled Pea that 
grows only 1% feet high and requires no support. The enormous 
pods are dark green, well filled with Peas of fine flavor, and measure 
4% inches in length. Season 67 days. 
Yapt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bus. $9.50. 
Thomas Laxton. An early, large-podded Pea which is very hardy 
and a strong grower, producing pods in abundance. The habit 
and growth of vine resemble Gradus, although the color is darker 
and pods more blunt. Pods well filled with large, very sweet Peas. 
Matures as early as many of the smooth extra-early Peas and may 
be planted at samestime. Season 62 days. Height 3 feet. 
Y2apt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bus. $9.50. 
EDIBLE POD VARIETIES 
The pods of this particular class are as easily cooked as snap 
beans and have all the sweetness and flavor of fresh green peas. 
Until the pods are partly filled out they are prepared in the same 
way as snap beans, and after the seeds are developed they are 
very good as shelled peas. Their excellent qualities are not generally 
known but wherever tried they become popular on account of their 
high quality and two-fold usefulness. We suggest that you become 
acquainted with one of the excellent varieties listed below. 
Mammoth Melting Sugar Peas. (White blossom.)) A fine new 
variety that produces an abundance of large, broad pods. Height 
4 feet. Season 84 days. 
Yypt. 15c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $2.80; bus. $10.75. : 
Mammoth Luscious Sugar Peas. (Purple blossom.) Height 8 feet. 
Season 80 days. 
Apt. 15¢c; pt. 25c; qt. 45c; pk. $2.80; bus. $10.75. 
Dart Gray Sugar Peas. (Purple blossom.) Height 2 feet. Season 
62 days. 
Apt. 15c; pt. 25c; at. 45c; pk. $2.80; bus. $10.75, : 
Dwarf White Blossom. Very sweet, light green pods. Seeds white. 
Grows about 20 inches. Season 62 days. 
Apt. 20c; pt. 30c; qt. 50c; pk. $3.50; bus. $12.00. 
RADISH 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 8 to 10 pounds an acre 
The culture of radishes is so easy and the results so sure that 
they are probably found in more home gardens than any other vege- 
table. The varieties of radish differ so distinctly and cover such a 
wide range of choice that the home gardener is able to obtain almost 
anything he prefers in the way of shape, color, size and season. 
The ground for growing radishes should be finely prepared and as 
free as possible of small stones and lumps. Plant seed about % inch 
deep in rows 12 to 18 inches apart and when up about an inch thin 
to 1 or 2 inches apart. Radishes are at their best when the growth 
is quick and steady. A moderate temperature and constant moisture 
are favorable for best results. Most varieties become pithy soon 
after reaching full size. In order to maintain a continued supply, 
successive plantings should be made. 
Abel’s Sparkler. Small, round roots with bright scarlet top, a clear 
white base, and small, slender tap-root. Flesh juicy, pure white, 
of agreeably snappy flavor. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1%4lb. 60c; 1b. $1.75. 
Abel’s Rapid Red. Small, perfectly round, with thin, bright red 
skin; flesh pure white, crisp. Ready for market in 20 to 25 days. 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; 1%41b. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
Cavalier. 25 days. A highly colored and very attractive variety for 
all purposes, and especially for shipping. Tops small; roots oblong- 
globe, slightly longer than broad, very firm, and of bright, almost 
true scarlet color. Especially adapted for growing on muck land. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4lb. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
Crimson Giant Globe. Suitable both for forcing or planting outdoors. 
In shape it is round to oval and very attractve. The flesh is mild 
and tender. Grows to a larger radish than in its class yet retains 
its crispness and solidity. 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; %4lb. 60c; 1b. $1.75. 
Olive Shaped Early Scarlet (Short Top). Our pedigreed stock of this 
popular variety is outstandingly good and well adapted to both field 
culture and greenhouse forcing. Roots globular, very slightly elon- 
gated with medium top, bright scarlet, crisp, tender and fine quality. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4lb. 60c; 1b. $1.75. 

White Pearl or Pearl Forcing 
White Pearl or Pearl Forcing. A beautiful] pearly white, half stump- 
rooted Radish that is very firm and solid and remains in good 
condition for two weeks before becoming woody or showing any 
signs of going to seed. 
PEt. 5c; oz. 20c; Y%lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
White Icicle. The finest of all long Radishes and quite distinct. 
Roots of good size, shaped like an icicle, straight, free from any 
side roots. Flesh crisp and tender, even when fully developed. For 
either spring or fall sowing. 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; %4lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
Long White Vienna (Lady Finger). Grows to good size without 
becoming pithy or tough. Flesh pure white, and juicy. Use rich, 
moist soil which has been prepared deeply. 
Pkt. 5c; 02. 20c; %4lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
White Strasburg. Roots 4 to 5 inches long and 2 inches in diameter; 
flesh white, mild and crisp. 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
Chartiers (Shepherd). Attractive roots of bright crimson, tipped 
with white; flesh white, crisp, and of fine flavor. Easily grown and 
very delicious, with agreeably snappy flavor. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
Prench Breakfast. Oval or olive-shaped; clear red, tipped white. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
Cincinnati Market. lear bright rose-red counterpart of Icicle. 
Equally crisp and refreshing. 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; %4lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
California Mammoth White Radish. This is an exceptionally fine 
winter variety. Growing about 8 inches long and is about 2% 
inches thick and cylindrical. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
WINTER RADISHES 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of row 
These require cool weather at the finish of their growing season, 
though they may be started during hot weather. Make your first 
planting the middle of June, second middle of July, third middle of 
August. Sow thinly in rows not less than 15 inches apart; thin out 
to stand 6 inches apart. Easily stored for winter use. 
Chinese Rose (Scarlet China). Roots medium size, 4 to 5 inches long; 
skin deep rose; flesh white, firm, compact, free from any hard 
fiber or strings. 
PEt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
Long Black Spanish. Roots 7 to 10 inches long, 2 to 3 inches thick; 
skin black; flesh pure white, firm, juicy, and has a good snappy 
flavor. Will keep in perfect condition all winter long if stored in a 
frostproof cellar. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Ylb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
Round Black Spanish. Firm, crisp, white flesh. Skin black. Nearly 
round, four inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
White Chinese (Celestial). Roots cylindric, 12 to 15 inches long, 
with a diameter of 5 inches; flesh crisp, juicy, tender, agreeably 
mild in flavor. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
RHUBARB 
Good plants are easily grown in any good garden soil. Sow seed 
thinly in shallow drills a foot apart and thin to 4 to 5 inches. Keep 
soil loose and free from weeds. The plants vary considerably. Pick 
out the strongest and best. In fall or spring following, transplant to 
the permanent bed, 4 feet apart each way, in deep warm, rich soil. 
Victoria. The most popular variety. Comes quite true from seed. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50. 
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