ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA. 
RUTABAGA 
Improved Purple-top. This special strain of Rutabaga is remarkable 
for uniform shape and fine quality, and is also a splendid keeper. 
The roots grow to large size, skin smooth, and flesh beautiful yellow 
and fine grained. The flavor is good, being very sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 41b. 30c; lb. 80c. 
Early Neckless Rutabaga. A new variety of Improved Purple Top 
Yellow Rutabaga, having no neck at all, and in our opinion, the 
finest table quality of Rutabaga on the market. It has the added 
feature that it grows in two to three weeks less time than most 
standard stocks of rutabaga, and it can therefore be planted two 
to three weeks later in the fall than the usual type. 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; lb. 25c; Yalb. 45c; lb. 75c. 
SALSIFY 
(Vegetable Oyster Plant) 
@ne of the most desirable winter vegetables. The roots when 
eooked are very palatable and nutritious and are served in a variety 
of ways. The flavor is similar to oysters. Salsify succeeds best in a 
light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a good depth. 
‘Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause 
the roots to .become irregular and much branched. Sow early and 
‘quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip. The 
roots are perfectly hardy and may remain out all winter, but should 
be dug early in spring as they deteriorate rapidly after growth com- 
mences. Frost does not injure the roots, but before the ground 
creases @ quantity for winter use may be stored in a pit or in a good 
cellar. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Makes fine large roots of delicious flavor. 
The best variety. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4lb. 75c; lb. $2.00. 
SPINACH 
Sow 1 ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill 
Sow in rows 16 to 20 inches apart and thin to 6 inches apart in the 
row when leaves are an inch wide. In the North seed can be planted 
as soon as the ground can be prepared. In the South spinach will 
winter over with little or no protection. The soil for spinach should 
be as rich as practicable. The size and quality of the leaves is much 
increased by the richness of the soil. 

Bloomsdale 
Bloomsdale. Savoy-leaved, very early, and one of the best for fall 
or early spring planting. Leaves dark green, medium size, and 
crumpled. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. 60c; %lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75. 
‘Long Standing Bloomsdale. This rather new variety is becoming more 
_ popular each year and is very desirable where a curled, dark leaf 
spinach is desired; does not lay flat on the ground, for it has an 
upright compact growth. This variety has been bred to eliminate 
the early seeding. It will stand ten days longer than most varieties 
before bolling to seed. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75. 
‘Victoria. Leaves large, thick, dark green. Becomes fit for use early 
and remains in condition a long time. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %lb. 60c; Yolb. $1.00; Ib. $1.75. 
New Zealand. Entirely distinct variety. Produces a large quantity 
of leaves. When cut, branches out and makes new growth, pro- 
ducing until frost. For summer use, sow early in spring. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Alb. $1.00; W%lb. $1.90. 
‘King of Denmark. The leaves are large, rounded somewhat, blistered 
and deep green in color. A rather slow growing variety but re- 
mains in good condition a week after some varietes have shot to 
seed. The plants resemble Long Season. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75. 
_Aristocrat. This variety was one of the winners in the All-America 
trials and was awarded because of the oustanding qualities. 
The leaves are extremely large and heavy curled, the plants are 
of a deep dark green color and very slow in running to seed and 
have a compact habit. We consider this a first class variety for 
spring sowing. We suggest you try the Aristocrat and we are sure 
existent. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75. 
“Virginia Blight Resistant Spinach. This variety only advisable in 
sections where soil is infested with mosaic blight or yellow. This 
type equal to Bloomsdale. Plants are quick in running to seed 
and not so suitable for spring planting. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 141b. 60c; Yelb. $1.00; lb. $1.75. 
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Vegetable Seeds 
SQUASH 
Bush sorts: Sow 1 ounce to 50 hills; 6 pounds per acre 
Running sorts: Sow 1 ounce to 16 hills; 4 pounds per acre 
Early explorers 
of North America 
found squashes 
growing in widely 
separated re- 
gions. Like maize 
and potatoes they 
seem to be na- 
tives of this 
country. For gen- 
erations squash 
and its near rela- 
tive, the pump- 
kin, have been 
staple vegetables 
in the American 
household and 
have formed one 
of our most nu- 
tritious and valu- 
able articles of 
food. 
There are two 
distinct classifica- 
tions of squash 
which, owing to 
their habits of 
growth and difference in character, are generally referred to as ‘‘Sum- 
mer’’ and ‘‘Winter’’ Squashes. : 
In general the culture of squashes is the same as that of pumpkins 
and melons, the trailing varieties requiring as much room as pump- 
kins and the brush varieties take about the same space as cucumbers. 
Golden Summer Crookneck. Golden yellow fruit; early and prolific. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. 45c; Ylb. 80c; lb. $1.50. 
White Bush Scallop. Early. A good market sort. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4lb. 45c; lb. 80c; lb. $1.50. f 
Golden Hubbard. Similar to the standard sort except in color. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. 45c; Wlb. 80c; lb. $1.50. 
Hubbard. The standard winter squash. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Wlb. 45c;, Yelb. 80c; lb. $1.50. 
Fordhook’s. Most desirable for both summer and winter use. Fruit 
oblong, 8 to 10 inches in length, slightly ridged; smooth, thin, 
yellowish skin; flesh very thick and of light straw-yellow. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14lb. 45c; 1b. 80c; lb. $1.50. 
Italian Vegetable Marrow (Cocozella). Produces a good crop of 
practically straight squash on a bush similar to Crookneck, but the 
leaves are somewhat different in appearance. The fruit is mottled 
dark and light green, later being marbled with yellow. Measure 
about 15 inches long. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4lb. 55c; YWlb. 75c; Ib. $1.25. 
SWISS CHARD or SPINACH BEET 
Burpee’s Rhubarb Chard. 60 days. A new Swiss Chard that looks 
like Rhubarb. The leaf stalks, considered by many as the most 
delicious part of the Chard plant, are bright but delicate, trans- 
lucent crimson; the rich color extends out through the veins into 
the dark green, heavily crumpled leaves. Easily grown, thrives 
everywhere. You will enjoy the different, tasty, delicious flavor of 
Burpee’s Rhubarb Chard. Whether you cook the leaf stalks alone, 
use only the leaves, or cook both together, you will find a sweet- 
ness you never knew existed in a leafy vegetable. Plants are so 
beautiful they may be used in flower borders. Leaves and stalks 
are nice in flower arrangements. 
50 seeds 15c; 100 seeds 25c; 200 seeds 45c; 402. $1.00. 
Lucullus. The stalks are as thick and broad as those of rhubarb, 
being 1% inches broad, heavily ribbed, and from 10 to 12 inches 
long below the leaf. The extra-large leaves of thick texture are 
heavily crumpled or ‘“‘savoyed”’ and of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. 35c; Yelb. 50c; Ib. 90c. 
ABEL’S NORTHERN GROWN 
SEED POTATOES 
Seed Potato Buyers Please Note.—At the time of going to press 
with this Catalogue the Potato Market is so unsettled that we are 
unable to name prices. Please write stating kind and quantity wanted 
and we will quote by letter. 
Pure Early Rose, Bliss Early Triumph, Irish Cobbler, Green Moun- 
tain or Improved State of Maine, Spaulding Rose No. 4, Vermont 
Gold Coin, and Dibble’s Russet. 

