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~ CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce will produce about 
R ‘ eppers 2000 plants ; about 7000 plants for an acre. Sow seed in hotbeds 
a from February to.April; transplant to open ground when all 
‘i danger from frost is past, in rows about three feet apart and 
eighteen inches apart in the row. Seed can be sown in the open 
ground late in May, and thinned as above. Cover seed about 
half an inch. 
H 4 Thickness of flesh alone, which 
California Wonder is often % of an inch, places 
this sweet pepper above all others. Vigorous growing 
plants, blocky fruit 5 inches long and 4 inches wide. 
When fully matured, it has a waxed appearance. Oz., 
50c; 14 lb., $1.35; 1 lb., $4.50, postpaid. 
. 9 ° The earliest large Pepper grown. Plant 
Harris Earliest dwarf, compact in habit of growth. 
Most prolific. Peppers bell-shaped, about 4 inches long. 
They produce an enormous crop of fruits, which are 
perfectly mild and sweet. Oz., 45c; 1% Ib., $1.25; 
1 Ib., $3.75, postpaid. 
: : Mammoth fruits 12 to 15 inches 
Chinese Giant in circumference. Flesh _ thick, 
tender, mild and sweet. Oz., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.60; 
1 Ib., $5.00, postpaid. 
oy ° The earliest and most 
Harris Early Giant prolific of all large Pep- 
pers. Slightly later than Harris’ Earliest, is of 
dwarf, compact growth, bearing as many as 12 
pendent fruits on a single plant. Fruit scarlet, meas- 







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; California 
Wonder 
Pepper 
Large, bell-shaped, thick- 
Bull Nose or Large Bell geshea fruit. Good for Man- 
go pickles. Mer ees. Y% Ib., $1.10; 1 Ib., $3.25, moeteue 
The most prolific large Pepper. Fruit 
World Beater very large, about five inches long. Flesh 
thick, mild and sweet. Pepper tapering and of a 
bright ruby color when ripe and very attractive. Oz., 
45c; % lb., erie lb., $3.75, postpaid. ? 
«One of the most profitable and satisfac- 
Ruby King tory varieties for the home or market 
garden; plants are early, productive and of dwarf 
compact, upright growth; fruits pendent, often 4 to 
6 inches long by~-3 to 4 inches thick, tapering and of 
a bright ruby-red color; flesh is thick, mild and 
sweet. Oz., 25c; 14 lb., 80c; 1 Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
R d Chili Small, red, cone-shaped. Very hot and pro- 
e lll lific. Used for seasoning. Oz., 25c; %4 lb., 
80c; 1 Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
The largest yellow Pepper. Skin golden 

uring 5 inches long by 3% inches in diameter; three- 
lobed, mild and sweet. A profitable Pepper for the 
market. Oz., 45c; %4 Ib., $1.25; 1 Ib., $3.75, postpaid. 
° A late introduction and a 
+ King of the North winner, similar in type to 
Ruby King, but decidedly earlier. The plant is of 
medium size and prolific. The fruit is long, mod- 
erately slender, tapermg to three or four points. 
Oz., 45c; 14 lb., $1.25; 1 Ib., $3.75, postpaid. 
Pi t A rather late, very thick-fleshed, heart- 
Imento shaped, smooth, mild, crimson variety; 
~much used for salads. Oz., 25c; % Ib., 80c; 1 Ib., $3.00, 
postpaid. 
Pendent fruits about 5 inches 
Long Red Cayenne long and % inch in diameter at 
the base, often curved and twisted; bright red, hot and 
pungent. Oz., 40c; %4 Ib., $1.10; 1 Ib., $3.25. 
; (Hot.) Very early. Desirable 
Hungarian Yellow Wax for home, market garden 
and canning. Plants small, heavily productive. Fruits 
6 to 7 inches long, 2 inches thick, tapered, smooth, 
waxy light yellow becoming bright red. Flesh thick, 
pungent. Oz., 35c; 1% lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $4.00, postpaid. 
Sweet Yellow yellow, flesh thick, very mild and sweet. 
Of about the same shape as the Bull Nose. Oz., 35c; 
Y% Ib., $1.25; 1 Ib., $4.00, postpaid. : 
° 60 days. A very early, medium large, 
Neapolitan prolific variety. Fruits upright in growth, 
three-lobed, yellowish green, becoming bright red, 
flesh extremely mild and sweet. Oz., 40c; 14 Ib., $1.10; 
All prices quoted herein are subject to available stocks 
on hand and subject to change without notice. 
NO. 10 PYROCIDE DUST is the control measure against 
beetles and other insects. Apply promptly and grow your 
pumpkins without any trouble. Circular free on request. 

1 Ib., $3.25, postpaid. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce of seed for 20 hills. About 3 pounds per acre. 
Usually grown in cornfields, but can be grown as a separate crop. Seed should be planted 
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Pumpkins in hills eight to ten feet apart each way, after soil gets warm. Cultivate often until vines 
begin to run. Cut Pumpkins after leaves die, leaving three to four inches of stem attached to fruit. Store in a dry place, 
and do not bruise, 
1 1 120 days. Generally used for planting in corn 
Connecticut Field for stock feeding; also makes good pies. Oz., 
10c; % Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
° 120 days. The giant among Pumpkins. 
King of the Mammoths Often grows two feet or more in diameter. 
Oz., 10c; %4 lb., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
Su Pi 120 days. Fruit small, round, flattened at the ends, 
* gar rie and slightly ribbed. Skin and flesh deep orange- 
yellow. Flesh very thick and of high quality. Oz., 10c; % Ib., 30c; 
1 Ib., $1.00, postpaid. ‘ 
100 days. Round, medium in size, with a golden 
Winter Luxury yellow skin closely netted like a netted musk- fie 
melon; sweet and finely flavored and an exceptionally good keeper. | 
Oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00, postpaid. yl 
Gold Obl One of the best pie and canning Pumpkins. Oblong } 
en Ong in shape, averaging about twenty by ten inches. 
Skin golden yellow, very tough, making an excellent keeper. Flesh 
thick, yellow, of fine quality, never stringy. Heavy yielder, fruit 
solid and heavy. Oz., 10c; %4 Ib., aicra a pte, pontpale 
e. 115 days. A large crook-necked sort. in green, 
Japanese Pie striped yellow. Flesh yellow and of fine quality. 
Oz., 10c; %4 lb., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
*% This variety recommended by the Michigan State College. 
Sugar or Pie 
Pumpkin 

