San Francisco 

Pea, Laxton’s Progress 
NITRAGIN INOCULATOR 
A nitrogen gathering bacteria for inoculating Garden 
Peas and Sweet Peas. Garden size, sufficient for 5 Ibs. 
of seed, 12c postpaid. 

PEPPERS 
Sow % inch deep in hotbeds in February or March, 
and, when danger from frost is over, transplant in rows 
2 feet apart and 18 inches in row, in good rich ground. 
They mature in 140 to 150 days. 
ANAHEIM CHILI—A large thick-meated ‘“‘Chili’’ of re- 
cent introduction, being 7 inches or more long, very 
fleshy, with a slight pungency. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) 
(4 Ib. $2.00) (1b. $6.00) 
CALIFORNIA WONDER—The best large fruited sweet 
pepper; very smooth, heavy and free from wrinkles. 
Meat exceedingly thick, tender and of the finest flavor. 
(Pkt. 10c) (%4 oz. 40c) (oz. 75c) (4 Ib. $2.50) (1b. $7.50) 
CHINESE GIANT—The largest of all sweet peppers. The 
flesh is quite thick, very mild and sweet. A blunt, deep 
red variety. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 75c) (44 Ib. $2.50) (1b. $7.50) 
FLORAL GEM—A yellow wax pepper about 1% inches in 
diameter and 1% to 3 inches long and delightfully 
pungent. This pepper turns from green to waxy yellow. 
(Pkt. 10c) (4%4 0z. 50c) (oz. 80c) (4 Ib. $2.75) (1b. $8.00) 
LARGE BELL or BULL NOSE—A large, early bright red 
variety of mild flavor. (Pkt. 10c) (% oz. 35c) (oz. 60c) 
(4 Ib. $1.75) (Ib. $5.25) 
PIMIENTO—A popular variety owing to its lack of pun- 
gency; flesh very thick and firm, used largely for can- 
ning, as it can be scalded and peeled; also delicious 
with salads or when stuffed. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 45c) 
(4 Ib. $1.35) (lb. $4.25) 
RED CHILI—Small, bright red, very pungent and pro- 
ductive, (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (4 Ib. $2.00) (lb. $6.00) 
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PUMPKIN 
Plant after all danger of frost is over until June, in 
hills 8 feet apart each way. Cover seed 1 to 2 inches 
deep, leaving 3 strong plants to a hill. In other respects 
they are cultivated as Melons and Cucumbers. Pumpkins 
eee in about 100 days. One ounce will plant about 
ills. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD — This variety produces over 20 
tons to the acre. A fine large orange-colored variety, 
used for stock feeding. The skin is smooth and ribbed 
and the flesh is brittle and sweet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) 
(4 Ib. 35c) (1b. $1.00) 
GOLDEN CUSHAW—Prolific crook neck type of rich gol- 
den color. Thick and solid flesh of good quality. 
(Pkt. 10c) (0z. 20c) (4 Ib. 40c) (Ib. $1.25) 
SUGAR or NEW ENGLAND PIE—For making pies this 
variety cannot be excelled. The pumpkins are round 
and small, but very sweet, fine grained, and of the 
best quality. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) (44 lb. 35c) (1b. $1.00) 
RHUBARB 
Sow in rows ¥% inch deep, thin out to 6 inches apart. In 
fall, trench a piece of ground and manure it well and 
then transplant the young plants into it 3 feet apart each 
way. Cover with leaves or litter the first winter, and a 
dressing of manure should be given every fall. It is better 
to plant strong roots, as they will produce next spring. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of row. 
CRIMSON WINTER—This variety is of delicious flavor, 
extremely hardy, very prolific, and very quick growing. 
Produces good stems all winter and spring. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 85c) (4 lb. $2.75) (lb. $8.00) 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
CHERRY GIANT—The most popular rhubarb grown to- 
day. It is less acid and more highly flavored than other 
sorts. The bright cherry-red stems are very large and 
so tender they do not require peeling when cooked. Four 
plants well cared for will supply sufficient rhubarb for 
the average family. It does not come true from seed. 
Plant 4 feet apart. Strong, eye roots (25c each) 
(10 roots $2.25) (25 roots $4.50) (Seed not available.) 
SPINACH 
Select very rich, well-drained soil, sow in drills 1 foot 
apart and % inch deep. For spring and summer use make 
the first sowing early in spring and continue at intervals 
of two or three weeks, until the middle of June; sow in 
August and September for winter and early spring use; 
will mature in about 45 days. One ounce will sow 100 
feet of row. 
BLOOMSDALE (Long Standing)—The thick, dark green 
leaves are curled and crinkled. Remains a long time in 
condition for use without bolting to seed even in dry 
weather. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (%4 Ib. 50c) (lb. $1.50) 
HOLLANDIA— Large thick leaves, good 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (%4 Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) 
producer. 
PRICKLY SEEDED or FALL—A hardy variety adapted 
for fall planting, but is also very satisfactory for spring 
planting in the home garden. The thick, dark green 
leaves are large and rounded. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(G4 Ib. 50c) (ib. $1.50) 
NOBEL (Giant)—Heavy yielding, thick leaves, good qual- 
ity. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (4% Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) 
NEW ZEALAND—A plant with thick, fleshy texture and 
soft crystalline leaves. Is not like the ordinary spinach 
in appearance, but it is used in the same way. Sow 
when the ground warms up, soaking the seed in water 
for 24 hours before sowing. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(G4 |b. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) 
