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Nicholson's Okra 
(Gombo) 
255—DWARF GREEN LONG POD. Very early 
and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% l1b., 20c; 
lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 lbs. or over at 30c per lb. 
258—TALL LONG GREEN. Pods are dark 
green and stalks tall. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 
20c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not pre- 
paid, 10 lbs. or over at 30c per lb. 
260—CLEMSON SPINELESS — New variety. 
Pods usually 6 to 7 inches long, practically 
free from spines. Remains tender longer than 
most other kinds. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 20c; 
Ib., 60c; 5 Ibs., $2.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
Ibs. or over at 35c per lb. 
MR YT 
256— WHITE VELVET OKRA 
257—PERKINS’ LONG POD. A very prolific 
variety, pods intense green in color and of 
unusual length, very slim and do not get hard 
as other Okra. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 20c; lb., 
50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 
or over at 30c per lb. 
256—WHITE VELVET. Pods large, white, very 
smooth. This distinct and beautiful sort origi- 
nated in Georgia. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 20c; 
Ib., 50c; 5 lIbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 lbs. or over at 30c per lb. 

Remember 
Nicholson’s vegetable seeds are sold to 
critical commercial gardeners in large 
quantities. The same quality goes into 
the small 5c and 10c packages. 



353—PARSNIPS 
Parsley 
(Perejil) 
Parsley for flavoring and garnishing. It is 
strong in Vitamin A. 
Soak seeds for several hours previous to 
sowing, in warm water, which will facilitate 
germination. Sow in border or frame. Thin rows 
to 8 inches each way. One ounce of seed to 
150 feet of drill. 
351—DOUBLE CURLED. Standard variety, 
curled leaves; finest quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15¢; 
lf lb., 35c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. 
352—PLAIN OR SINGLE. Flat dark green 
leaves and good for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; 14 lb., 35c; 1lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50, post- 
paid. 
Parsnips 
(Chirivia) 
Sow the seed in early spring, one-half of an 
inch deep, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. One 
ounce of seed for 200 feet of row; five pounds 
per ‘acre. 
353—LARGE SUGAR or HOLLOW CROWN. 
The younger, tender roots are fine for table use, 
also stock feed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 60c: 
lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
Salsify 
(Oyster Plant) 
(Salsifi) 
A very desirable root vegetable. The flavor 
is very much like oysters. The roots will grow 
until frost, and may then be left in the ground 
until ready for use. One ounce of seed will 
sow 100 feet of row. 
393—-MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Good 
for both market and home garden. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; V4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.75; 5 lbs., $7.50, 
postpaid. 

HEALTH VALUE OF FRESH VEGETABLES 
The following table is the health value of fresh vegetables based on one pound: 


















NAME Calories Vitamins Protein Carbohydrates Fats Calcium Iron 
ASPARAGUS bese cts sere ee 100 A.B. 1.8% 3.3% 2% 025% .00096% 
BEANS, Green and Wax 184 ea Bue 2.3% 74% 3% .046% .00098% 
BEANS slimatesee toes ee es ee 570 A.B. 7.1% 22.0% 7% -0024% 
BEETS 2-sers so 209 IN. TB (GL 2.3% 9.7% 1% 029% .00085% 
SWISSSCHARD terete er ee 178 A.B 3.2% 5.0% 6% -00309% 
CABBAGE pat neue clit BL e ahs whee eee re 145 ARB AG 1.6% 5.6% 2% .045% -00043% 
CARROT See aetna et tet Pee ee a 204 A.B.C. 1.1% 9.5% 2% .0569 -00064% 
CAULIFLOWERE == es) eee 139 IN a(Ch 1.8% 4.7% 5% 123% -00094% 
CELER Yee 84 A.B. 1.1% 3.38% REO .078% .00062% 
COLLARDS vee seen a eee 225 IN NC. 4.5% 6.3% 6% .0016% 
CORN Sweets su cee aiene ts ee 470 Le BaGk 3.1% 19.7% 1.1% .0008% 
GUCUMBER osha wt Gee ee er 79 AEBS 8% 3.1% 2% 016% .00033% 
EGG PLANT 126 A.B. 1.2% 5.1% 3% .011% .00047% 
ENDIVE Be res ote ee —_—— —— 104% .000123% 
KALE oe scr Bi Oran Sah Nhe Des Si tS ges a A. i —— a .00254% 
KOHL-R ABI #2 0020 te es Re eee er 140 ee 2.0% 5.5% SHY, .077% .00061% 
LEE Ke wee SA Te se AE Pe 150 ALBac 1.2% 5.0% 5% .00048% 
EETTOU CES scree or ser Oa 87 AY BGG 1.2% 2.9% 3% 043% 001% 
MUSKMELON __ 185 KeBSG: 6% 9.3% aie es .00039% 
WATERMELON 140 AY 6.7% 2% .00023% 
OKRA ees Sek 172 B. 1.6% 7.4% 2% .071% .00063% 
ONION see, 220 INS (CaS 1.6% 9.9% 3% 034% .00048% 
PARSNIP ce eee ges MeL Th et 294 A.B. 1.6% 13°59% 5% 059% .00077% 
DER S seen oh ne ie ee ee we eee | 454 Ae Baca 7.0% 16.9% 5% 028% .0057% 
PEPPER es per Set eh SE Eh Se Ae 5 109 AaB 1.1% 4.6% 1% 006% .0004% 
POTATOES Le z 385 eB AG 2.2% 18.4% 1% .00091% 
BUMPKIN se ene eh oh Gee ReaD 117 AERO 1.0% 5.2% 1% 023% .00093% 
RADISH «>. Peas ae Se ER a Ss ee 188 A. Bue, 1.3% 5.8% 1% 5 021% .00083% 
RHUBARB Y set eae ogee hy La 105 CO 6% 6.6% 7% 044% .00056% 
SPINACH prise nay nat rd nee oa eo alt 109 A.B.C.G 2.1% 3.2% 3% 018% .00255% 
SQUASH a ok 209 A. 1.4% 9.0% 5% 018% .00035% 
TOMATO earns oes bomen be Welt fo ae Pe 104 A. B.C. G. 9% 3.9% A% 011% .00044% 
TURNIP 2 eee el er re 178 A.B.C.G 1.3% 8.1% 2% 064% .00052% 







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