Paul }. Howard's Quality Vegetables 
PARSNIPS 
FRENCH HALF-LONG. Roots ten to twelve 
inches long, two to three inches thick at top, pure 
white, of fine flavor and quality. Sow in deep 
rich sandy loam, one-half inch deep, pressing soil 
down firmly. Parsnip seed germinates slowly. 
Pkt. 10c; ounce 25c. 
SPECIAL DWARF TELEPHONE. An _ improved 
dwarf telephone pea of exceptionally fine quality 
and flavor. Vines grow to a height of 20 inches, 
producing large, deep green pods, 5 inches long, 
containing 8 to 10 peas of delicious quality. Pkt. 
10c; Y Ib. 25¢; Ib. 40c. 
ALDERMAN. Improved Tall Telephone. Height 
5 to 6 feet. Popular market variety that should 
be grown on poles, using twine between the poles. 
Vines and pods are dark green, the pods well 
filled, plump and pointed; peas large and tender, 
sweet flavored. Resistant to fusarium wilt. Pkt. 
10c. 2 Ib. 25; Ib. 40c. 
DWARF EDIBLE POD SUGAR PEA. Also known 
as Chinese Pea. Produces pods on wiry vines and 
is unsurpassed for sweetness and flavor. The pods 
are cooked whole only a few minutes, without 
shelling, and served with butter. Extraordinarily 
heavy yielding. Pkt. 10c; 2 Ib. 25c¢; Ib. 40c. 
SPINACH 
SUMMER SUCCESS. The best variety for sum- 
mer use. On moist peat land, this variety will 
produce crisp tender leaves 14 inches long. Pkt. 
10c; ounce 20c. 
WINTER BROADLEAF. 
with large, thick, broad 
Pkt. 10c; ounce 20c. 
MUSTARD SPINACH 
TENDERGREEN. A pleasingly flavored mustard, 
so mild it is almost like spinach. May be grown 
in place of spinach during the summer. Leaves are 
ready to use 3 or 4 weeks after sowing. Pkt. 10¢; 
ounce 20c. 
Splendid winter sort, 
leaves of fine flavor. 
RADISH 
CRIMSON GIANT. A superior home variety, 
large, globular, and always tender, crisp and of 
mild flavor. Keeps a long time without becoming 
pithy. Pkt. 10¢; ounce 20c. 
SPARKLER. Popular radish of outstanding qual- 
ity. Tops are small, with deep turnip shaped roots, 
almost globular, and slender tap root. Scarlet with 
white area around top. Crisp and tender. Pkt. 
10c; ounce 20c. 
WHITE ICICLE. The best early white variety, 
with long roots and small tops. Excellent quality, 
brittle and mild flavored. Pkt. 10c; ounce 20c. 
CHINESE ROSE WINTER RADISH. Oval in shape, 
6 to 7 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, deep 
rose with white tip. Flesh pure white, mild, crisp. 
Pkt. 10¢. 
RUTABAGA 
YELLOW SWEET. Roots large, round, light yel- 
low, purplish at the top. Flesh is yellow, sweet, 
firm and fine grained. The best table variety. 
Pkt. 10c; ounce 20c. 
SORREL 
NARROW LEAVED. Long narrow leaves of pale 
green, excellent for salads, soup, or cooked like 
spinach. Plants will produce leaves of fine qual- 
ity and flavor for three or four years. Ready for 
use in two months. Pkt. 10c. 
TURNIP 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. 
variety for the kitchen garden. Tops are dark 
green, and make excellent tender greens when 
cut young. Roots are globe shaped, smooth, the 
upper part purple, under side white. Flesh is 
ae crisp, sweet and tender. Pkt. 10c; ounce 
c. 
EARLY WHITE SNOWBALL. An early table sort, 
roots of medium size, white throughout, crisp, 
tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c; ounce 20c. 
The all-purpose 

PAUL J. HOWARD'S Vegetable Plants 
in Plant Band Pots 
Now you can set out vegetable plants from our new plant-band pots, 
and save time and effort. 
Plants in plant-band pots are stronger, since each plant has its own 
root system, fully developed and ready to start growing in your garden. 
They are economical, too, since there is no loss in planting. Roots are not 
damaged in transplanting. 
Leading varieties of vegetable plants are available in plant-band pots. 
For Fall and early Winter Planting: 
Dozen 
Broccoli, Italian Green Sprouting .......... 35 
Betsac SSD IOUTS meee ricl otra co icienserteyars «ales 35 
Cabbage, Danish Ballhead Winter .......... .35 
Cabbage, Chinese Wong Bok .............. 35 
CabbagemRed Rock. 5.0). fcc hee he wee sais 35 
COIUCOMUNEW,)) Re isintts unease. closes ce a a es -50 
CHAKGLMCUIIUS. © caiect cee oe tis ee ee sees 15) 
Chard, Crimson Rhubarb (NEW) ...........- -50 
Dozen 
Lettuce, Bibb (New) ........--......-.. 35 
Chivese Fivoctae sls.ske ese each 15c, 3 for 40c. 
Kale; Scotch Curly & cticis celiac ccere ge renee its 35 
Leek, American Flag .........---..--.04- 35 
Lettuce, Los Angeles Market ............ 35 
Lettuce, Romaine 25.006 fea. ce cee oe 35 
Parsley, Moss Curled ........... each 10c; 1.00 
Parsley, Hamburg Turnip Rooted. .each 10c; 
Outside the metropolitan area, where we make delivery, plants are sent by express collect. 
AMERICAN GROWN PURE CULTURE SPAWN. 
Mushrooms are easily produced in corners 
of the garden, or in specially prepared beds. 
The spawn may be crumbled fine and planted 
in unused sod or grassland, producing a crop 
of mushrooms of finest quality in a few 
months. One carton of Pure Culture Spawn 
vi plant 40 square feet. Carton 95c, post- 
Paid. 
Our special leaflet, “Mushroom Culture” will 
be sent free upon request. 
ON VEGETABLE GARDENING 
Vegetables in the California Garden. Victory 
Garden Edition. By Ross H. Gast. 50c. 
Gardens for Victory. By Jean Marie Putnam 
and Lloyd C. Cosper. $2.50. 
Sunset Garden Book. $1.00. ‘ 
Manual of Home Vegetable Gardening. By 
Francis C. Coulter. $2.50. 
Home Vegetable Garden. By Ella M. Freeman. 
$1 
By Helen M. Fox. 
RS 
Gardening with Herbs. 
$2.50. 


SPECIAL DWARF TELEPHONE PEAS 
HERB PLANTS 
Balm, for Beverages, Fruit Cup. 
Basil, Lemon, for Salads, with Tomatoes. 
Borage, for Salads, Garnish, Drink. 
Burnet, for Salads, Sandwiches. 
Chives, for Salads, Soups, Stews, Sauces. 
Dill, for Salads, Pickles. 
Fenhel, for Salads, Sauces, Teas. 
Oriental Garlic, for Salads, Mild Garlic Flavor. 
Lemon Geranium, for Sachets for Linens. 
Rose Geranium, for Sachets for Linens, Flavoring 
Cake, Jelly. 
Lavender, for Sachets for Linens. 
Marjoram, for Soups, Stews, Sauces, Salad, Stuffing. 
Mint, for Sauces, Beverages, Peas & Soup. 
Oregano, for Meat, Spaghetti. 
Parsley, for Garnish, Salads, Soups. 
Rosemary, for Roasts, Sausage, Cake. 
Rue, for Salads, Sandwiches. 
Sage, for Stuffing, Sausage. 
Sorrel, for Vinegar, Salad, Soup. 
Savory, Winter and Summer, for 
Soup. 
Tarragon, for Vinegar, Salad. 
Thyme, English, for Soups, Stews, Stuffing, Carrots. 
Fine established plants, any 10 for $2.00, Prepaid. 
No deliveries on orders for less than 10 plants. 
Beans, Salad, 

We prepay postage on all packets and 
ounces. Beans, Corn, and Peas, in half 
pound and pound quantities are sent at 
purchaser’s expense. 
Prices include free delivery in delivery 
district. Plants are sent express collect 
beyond these points. No orders’ filled, 
excepting seeds, for less than $1.50. 

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