PUMPKINS 
When the soil has become thoroughly warm in the spring, plant 5 or 6 seeds in 
hills 6 to 8 feet apart or drop seeds in every fourth hill in the corn-patch. After 
- the seedlings are well started, thin out leaving the best two plants. A pkt. of 
seed will plant about 5 hills; 1 oz. 25 hills; 4 lbs. will plant one acre. 
875 Genuine Mammoth 
120 days. Also called *‘Jumbo”’ or ‘King of the Mammoths” because 
they attain a weight of 60 lbs. and more. Fruits grow 18 in. in diameter 
and have an orange-salmon skin. The flesh is thick, of a bright yellow 
color, good table quality, sweet, solid, and tender. Strong vines. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; Ib. $1.50. 
863 Big Tom (Connecticut Field)© 12° 42s. 
largely grown in the cornfield. One of the oldest and best known. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 35¢; 1% lb. 60¢; Ib. $1.00. 
Large, round, flattened fruits, with 
creamy buff skin and fine-grained thick, yellow 
flesh. Splendid for stock or table use, as well as for canning. Heavy cropper. 
It derives its name because its shape is somewhat similar to a cheese box. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 1% Ib. 35¢; 14 lb. 60¢; Ib. $1.00. 
872 Striped Cushaw 115 days. Crook-necked fruits with creamy 
white skin mottled with irregular stripes of 
green; weigh about 12 lbs. each. Early and prolific. 18 to 20 in. long. Thick, 
cream-colored flesh, rather coarse but sweet and tender. Makes good pies. 
; Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢; 12 lb. 75¢; Ib. $1.25. 
865 Large Cheese 11° days. 
874 Golden Cushaw 115 days. 
Also 
known as Im- 
proved Large Field. Large orange fruits weighing 18 lbs. each, round 
and flat on the ends, with a smooth, hard rind. Thick, dry, sweet orange- 
yellow flesh, desirable for canning and for pies. The vines make a vigorous 
growth and need ample room to spread. Widely planted for stock feeding; 
The large yellow fruits have a 
small seed cavity, so are quite heavy; the 
tender flesh is rich golden yellow, solid, dry and exceptionally sweet. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢; 12 Ib. 75¢; Ib. $1.25. 
Small 



861 Small Sugar © 
100 days. Round, slightly ribbed fruits of medium size, 
about 7 in. in diameter. Bright orange skin and rich 
orange flesh which is meaty, sweet, and fine grained. 
Wonderful for pies; in fact, this is the celebrated New 
England Pie Pumpkin. Best pumpkin for general use— 
home or market. They are good keepers. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 45¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; Ib. $1.25. 

HORSE-RADISH 
The small sets or roots are planted in the spring to furnish large, 
straight, smooth roots for use in the late fall or winter. Once 
established, Horse-Radish will last for years. A deep, fertile, 
medium-heavy soil and an abundance of moisture are essential to 
produce the largest and smoothest roots. Set the small roots up- 
right, 15 to 18 in. apart, thick end up, in rows 2 to 4 ft. apart and 
the tops about 2 in. below the surface of the soil. 
H The true Bohemian Horse-Radish, 
9956 Maliner Kren and the standard variety for condi- 
ment use. Well known for its vigorous growth and large-sized 
white roots. We offer roots of the right size for planting; they 
measure 5 to 7 in. long and about 3/16 in. in diameter, smooth and 
well trimmed. 6 roots for 30¢; 12 for 50¢; 50 for $1.70, prepaid. 
Not prepaid: 250 roots or more @ $11.00 per 1000; 
2000 roots or more @ $10.00 per 1000. 
NOTE: Horse-Radish and Rhubarb Roots are available in 
March, April and early May for spring planting and in 
October for fall planting. Orders received out of season will 
be booked for delivery at the next proper planting time. 
RHUBARB 
The succulent stems of rhubarb are an appetizing 
dessert, either stewed or in pies. Sow the seed 
early in the spring in rows 18 in. apart. Thin the 
seedlings to stand 7 to 12 in. apart in the row. 
The following spring transplant to a permanent 
location, spacing them 2 to 4 feet apart. Cover 
the crown with 4 in. of soil. Perfectly hardy. 
If properly taken care of, will last for years. 
Myatt’s Victoria 
Broad, thick, tender stalks deeply shaded with 
red. It isa heavy yielder; strong, upright grower. 
979 Seed Sown this spring, usable stalks will 
be ready two years hence. A pkt. will sow 10 ft. 
of row; an oz. about 75 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢. 
9985 Roots Planted in early spring, roots will 
furnish a moderate cutting of stalks the next 
spring. 2 roots for 40¢; 5 for 80¢; 
‘ 10 for $1.45, prepaid. 
Not prepaid: 25 roots or more @ 9¢ each; 
250 roots or more @ 8¢ each. 
9987 MacDonald A new rhubarb of 
very fine quality and 
brilliant red color. The skin is tender and peeling 
is not required. MacDonald does not produce 
fertile seed so that roots only are available and 
the supply of them is rather limited. 
2 roots for 60¢; 5 for $1.25; 10 for $2.25. 

Rhubarb 

Sandwich Island Mammoth Salsify 
SALSIFY 
or OYSTER PLANT 
Grown largely for fall and winter use and highly esteemed for the 
fine flavor of the roots, which is not unlike that of oysters. They 
are cooked like parsnips, used in stews and soups. Sow the seed 
in early spring in rows 1% ft. apart and cover with 1 in. of fine soil. 
Thin the seedlings to stand 4 to 5 in. apart. Best roots are grown 
on rather light soil but good results can be had in ordinary soil if 
dug deep and mellow. They are hardy and may be left in the 
ground over winter for early spring use. For winter use, dig some 
roots in the fall and store in moist sand in a cool cellar. A pkt. will 
sow about 20 ft. of row, an oz. 100 ft. 
983 Sandwich Island Mammoth 120 aays. 
Great improvement over the ordinary type, producing long, smooth, 
thick roots of an even, straight growth, 8 in. and more in length, 
1 to 1% in. diameter at shoulder, slightly tapering, clean cut and 
uniform. Flesh is almost white. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 80¢; 14 Ib. $1.50. 
SUNFLOWER 
1065 Mammoth Russian °° days. A magnificent 
sunflower with immense 
heads, 18 to 20 in. in diameter. Very showy. Produces more seed 
per acre than any other variety. The striped seeds are plump, well 
filled with meat, and have a thin shell. Stalks often grow 10 ft. 
high. The seed makes valuable food for poultry. Pkt. 10¢; 
14 lb. 20¢; lb. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 60¢; 5 Ibs. $1.35; 10 Ibs. $2.50. 
SORREL 
988 Narrow Leaved 60 days. The leaves are long, nar- 
row, and pale green. Cutting may 
begin in about 2 months after planting. Being hardy, the plants 
will continue to produce leaves of fine quality for 3 or 4 years. 
Excellent in salads, soups or cooked like spinach. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 60¢. 
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