PEPPERS 
Packet, 10c; 1 Ounce, 20c; 1 Ounce, 35c; 1% Pound, $1.20. 
Except those specially priced. 
= ~ They thrive best in a warm, deep, fairl 
Planting Instructions moist, fertile, sandy loam, although they an 
often grown commercially on moderately heavy soils. They should be 
started in hotbeds, in February or March, and not planted outside until the 
soil is warm and there is no danger of frost. Set the plants in rows 2 feet 
apart and 18 inches in the row. 
SWEET VARIETIES Saris 
Maturity 
BARTELDES RUBY GIANT............ Semarang 9 (5 
A cross between the Ruby King and the Chinese Giant, having 
the good qualities of both. The peppers are of very large size 
and so sweet and mild that they can be eaten raw. The flesh is 
very thick and when ripe is of a deep red color; matures early. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER............ ares te 35. on ae 
This new introduction of sweet pepper has strong, thick walls 
which are crisp and juicy. Similar to the Chinese Giant, but 
considered superior because of the thick walls, and is larger: 
Fruits are about 4% inches long and 3% inches in diameter. 
Pkt, 5c;-/s0z., s0c+"1 0z., 50c) 145 Ib. 1 o1s75. 

RUBY KING...... See ad tae ae ee en 
A remarkably mild and pleasant pepper of bright red color, grow- 
RUBY GIANT ing 4 or 5 inches long, by about 3 inches through. The fruit is 
PEPPER tapering or cone-shaped. 
LARGE BELL’ or BULL NOSE (ooo hae, a ene OU 
A thick-set plant of light green color, prance short and stiff; 
fruit has four deep furrows and four corresponding ridges along 
a siden Flesh is very thick with few seeds. Usually mildly 
avore 
CHINESE GIANT........ 5k Stokoe ebeee tske DUEL Oo as eee EO 
A late leafy variety, arith square fruit of Rplendid shape for 
stuffing, of glossy-red color when ripe, very large, and of mild 
flavor. Yo oz., 30c; 1 oz., 50c; '% Ib., Ds 
PEPPER PIMIENTO................-. Somat te nD 
Very mild with thick heavy flesh and has a delicate flavor, The 
shape is very good, being of medium length and smooth. Delicious 
when used in salads or creamed like onions. 
“HOT” VARIETIES 
LONG: RED: CAYENNE 0 eee a ee etal AU 
Fruit is a brilliant coral red, conical, and from 2 to 3 inches long 
and about 1-inch thick. Very hot to the taste. 
SMALL RED CHILI..... BP eo De mira 3 rior. SS)” 
Appearance very distinct from other aes: Long tapering seed 
vessels, of very bright scarlet color when ripe, and always very 
hot. 
LARGE RED CHILI....... By PAU OR Sica SA ispe at et 
Larger than the smaH red Chili. Fruit is very bright red, very 
hot. Used for making chile. 
Packet, 5 Cents. 
- = They require the same general culture as 
Planting Instructions melons and squashes. The common practice 
is to plant the seeds in the cornfield, either in hills or between the rows, 
after the last cultivation. 
SMALL SUGARG44. enn oe = aka s Wtheas Saeed 
Most desirable variety for making pies. Smaller than the field 
pumpkin, round, flattened, fine grained, sweet and very prolific. 
1 0z., 10c;-'4 Ib., 30c. 
MAMMOTH TOURS..:.....:. ESRI N 55S suk ind ae e 
A French variety, leaves very large, dark green, fruit round or 
long, generally flattened at both ends. It often weighs 100 to 
110 pounds. Generally grown for stock feed. 1 0z., 10c; 1% Ib., 30c. 
CONNECTICUT BIELD (ooo edrcaerans: 2 3 as op eee 
The well known old Connecticut variety. Skin is of orange color, 
with deep orange flesh. Generally grown for feeding dairy 
stock. 1 0z., 10c3 '4 Ib., 25c. 
CHEESE) 2.243 eh ee ee rie UE CP ie hs 
A heavy yielder, and very ‘g00d for a main Haroe variety. Flesh 
is pale yellow, tender, and of excellent quality. It is fine for 
pies. 1 0z., 10c; 4 Ib., 25c. 
KENTUCKY? RIEDD ase rae startet -...- 120 
A large variety, hardy, late and very prolific. Fruit is rounded: 
flattened, with sweet yellow flesh. Excellent for canning. 1 oz., 
10c; 4 Ib., 25c. 
KING OF MAMMOTH or GENUINE MAMMOTH. 120 
The flesh and skin are of a bright, golden yellow. Notwith- 
standing its enormous size, it is one of the very best pie pump- 
kins ever grown, and a splendid keeper. 1 0z., 10c; '4 Ib., 30c. 
CUSHAW or CROOKNECK........... A 
Sometimes called White Crookneck Squash. Has a hard white 
or green striped shell, and sweet, solid, yellow flesh. It is a 
SMALL SUGAR PUMPKIN good pie pumpkin. 1 oz., 10c; '%4 Ib., 35c. 
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