No. 407. Wood’s Earliest Prolific 
| The earliest, the meatiest and best summer : 
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SEEDSMEN SINCE 
Tr. W. WOOD & sons - 
29 
1879 - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
SQUASH or CYMLING vise asa eo su 
| Summer Squash, 1 oz. plants 25 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. an acre. 
Winter Squash, 1 oz. plants 10 hills; 4 Ibs. to an acre 
in each hill. Plant about 1 inch deep, 8 or 10 seeds to the hill, the summer varieties 3 to 4 feet apart, the winter 
of the strongest plants in each hill. 
CULTURE.—After danger of frost is past, plant in a warm well-pulverized, rich soil, mixing well-rotted manure 
Do not bruise 3) 
efne 8 to 10 feet. When well grown, thin out, leaving 3 
break the stems of the winter squashes when gathering. 
Sold Only in : 
Sealed Packages. H 
BERBER SSEE BERR RR SREE EEE 
[50 Days] 
Note the thickness—no. 
depression around the 
stem and absence of scal- 
lops; this means about 
doubleas much meat as in 
other scalloped squashes. 
The quality and flavor are 
extra fine. The creamy 
white squashes average 2 
to 2% pounds; are partic- 
ularly fine for home use 
and profitable for market- 
ing. The plants grow 
about two feet high, are 
very vigorous and great 
producers. It is so much 
superior to other. scal- 
loped squashes that everyone should give it preference. Shippers 
report that in every market to which they shipped our Earliest 
Prolific it commanded a premium of 25 or 50c a crate over other 
varieties, Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; %4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25; 2-lb. lots $1.10 
Squash. 10 days’ earlier than Early White 
Wood's Earliest Prolific Squash 
| per lb.; 5-lb. lots 95c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 85c per lb., postpaid. 
2 7 (60 Days). Like Summer 
416. Giant Summer Straightneck (6) 7376) eS the 
neck is straight, thicker and contains more flesh. The same rich 
flavor as Crookneck, the same deep orange color and is heavily 
warted. 15 to 18 inches long, about 5 inches in diameter at the 
large end. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 1b. 25c; 1b. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per l1b.; 
5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
that produces squashes a 
foot long that are prepared like eggplant. Use when about 8 
inches long; very productive, tender and delicious. Ours is the 
long green type. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 30c; 1b. 90c;_2-1b. lots 80c 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots 70c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 60c per l1b., postpaid. 
411. Cocozelle or Italian Marrow (65 24ys). A bush variety 
CcCULTURE—Plant in March or April in rich, light, deeply worked 
soil, in rows 18 inches apart, and thin out to 4 to 6 inches. Do not 
use coarse or fresh manure, it makes the roots ill-shaped and un- 
even. Cultivate often. Perfectly hardy and may remain out all win- 
ter. Can also be planted in May and June if the season is favorable 
or boards be used to get the seeds up and shade the young sprouts 
until they get established. 
—The most popular 
No. 399. Mammoth Sandwich Island ee ur aiaeion, 
and far superior in size, weight and productiveness. A strong 
grower, with large, long, white tapering roots, without tendency 
to branch. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c 14 lb. 45c; lb. $1.50; 2-lb. lots $1.40 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.30 per 1b.; 10-1b. lots $1.20 per 1b., postpaid. 
é = or PATTY-PAN CYMLING. (60 
408. Early White Bush Days)—The creamy white squashes 
‘are about 8 inches across, scalloped around the edges and quite 
meaty. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % 1b. 25c; lh. 75¢; 2-1b. lots 65c per 1b.; 
5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per 1h. 
iy Whi (60 Days. It differs from Early 
‘409 Mammoth ite Bush White Bush in being larger and 
more uniform in shape; color a beautiful waxy white; the fruits 
are thick, the flesh tender and of the best quality. A very pro- 
lific bearer, Pkt. 5c; oz. 100; %4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 650e 
per lb.; 5-1b. lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
us Golden Custard. (60 Days). 
410. Mammoth Yellow Bush fouret in color this is similar 
to Mammoth White Bush, Rich, deep orange skin; creamy yel- 
low flesh of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 100; % lb. 25c; Ib. 75c; 
2-lb. lots 65c per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per Ilhb., 
postpaid. 
; (60 Days). Of dwarf, 
412. Golden Summer Crookneck ei er ovo 
ductive; bears early and continues through the summer; of rich 
golden yellow color, thickly warted and of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢;-44 1h. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per 1hb.; 5-lb. lots 
60c per lb.; 10-1b. lots 55c per lb. 
Summer and winter squash. 
415. Table Queen or Acorn ope) Aout the sive of 
a cocoanut, just right for cutting in half and baking; the flesh 
is rich orange, cooks dry, sweet aS a sweet potato. Keeps well; 
enormously productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4%, lb. 30c; lb. 90c; 
2-1b. lots 80c per Ihb.; 5-1b. lots 70c per lb.; 10-l1b. lots 60c per Lb., 
postpaid. 
(100 Days). Winter squash. Large and heavy, 
413. Hubbard with bright orange flesh; fine grained, very dry, 
sweet and richly flavored; fine keeper; none better for squash 
pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % oz. 30c; lb. 90c; 2-lb. lots 80c per l1b.; 
5-lb. lots 70c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 60c per lb., postpaid. 
414, Golden Hubbard Winter squash. (95 Days). Similar to 
Green Hubbard but earlier and orange- 
red color. Flesh deep orange; a fine keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
Y% lb. 30c; 1b. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90c per 1b.; 5-1b. lots 80c per I1b., 
postpaid. 
J SERRE EE EERE RRR (EE RRR BREE RE REE RRR RRR Ree 
‘SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 

Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify 
1 ounce plants 50 feet of drill; 8 pounds one acre 
MERE EERE SERRE OER eR OS ERASER RE 
Plant February to April, 
September to December 15 
CULTURE.—For early 
summer use, plant early 
in spring in a good, well- 
fertilized soil, in drills 1 
inch deep, 114% to 2 ft. be- 
tween the rows. Requires 
put little cultivation. Two 
ounces will plant 100 feet 
of drill; 12 to 15 pounds 
one acre. The above ap- 
plies to all varieties ex- 
cept New Zealand, which 
should not be planted un- 
til the ground is thor- 
oughly warm and will 
yield an abundant supply 
of delightful succulent 
greens right up to cold 
weather. 
Mustard Spinach 
See Tendergreen, page 20 
SPINACH 

PRICE—All varieties unless otherwise quoted: Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
Y% lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 70c per 1b.; 5 lb. lots 65c per Ilb.; 
10-lb. lots 60c per lb., postpaid. 
[50 Days].— 
No. 405. Long Standing Bloomsdale Gein peop lane! 
ings stand about ten days longer before going to seed than the 
re-selected Bloomsdale strain. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 25c; 1b. 80c; 
2-lb. lots 75c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 70c per 1b.; 10-l1b. lots 65c per lhb., 
postpaid. 
sores : . (45 Days) — Developed 
No. 403. Virginia Blight Resistant (45 Pays) — Developed 
ment Station to resist blight or yellows. The leaves are dark 
green, curled and wrinkled. 
(Re - selected) .— 
No. 402. Norfolk Savoy or Bloomsdale (Fe selected) — 
early, hardy and grows rapidly; leaves curly like a Savoy cab- 
bage. Best for fall sowing. + 
[55 Days].—Thrives during the hot- 
No. 404. New Zealand test weather in any soil, rich or 
poor. The tender tips may be cut every few days, and continues 
till frost. When the ground is thoroughly warm, soak for 24 
hours and plant 4 seeds in hills 2 feet apart each way. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15¢c; 14 lb. 40c; 1b. $1.25; 2-lb. lots $1.15 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.05 
per lb.; 10-lb. lots 95c per lb., postpaid. 

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