MAIN CROP PEAS—Continued 
Alderman* 74 days 
This is a very large podded pea of the “Telephone” group, 
very robust and vigorous. The pods are well filled with 
large peas of most excellent flavor. The vines are from 
4% to 5% feet in height. For home and market gar- 
deners and shipping. Pkt., 15e; % Ib., 25e; 1 Ib., 45e; 2 
Ibs., 75e; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.00. 
Teddy Roosevelt* 74 days 
One of the best of the large dark podded Telephone types 
and one of the most productive and surest yielders. The 
vines grow to a height of 4 feet, producing in large num- 
bers, large, well-filled pods of a dark green color, each 
pod containing from 8 to 9 large wrinkled peas of splen- 
did quality. Pkt., 15e; % Ib., 25e; 1 Ib. 45e; 2 Ibs., 75e;3 
5 lbs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.00. 
Everbearing 76 days 
Reaches a height of 2% to 8 feet. As name indicates 
this variety continues long in bearing and is very pro- 
lific. The peas are very large green wrinkled and of 
excellent quality. Are tender and of superior flavor. 
One of the best for late summer and autumn use. Pkt., 
15e; %, lb., 25e; 1 lb., 45e; 2 lbs., 75e; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., 
Mammoth Melting Sugar 74 days 
This variety is cooked up the same as a snap-bean, both 
pod and pea being eaten. The pods are large, extremely 
tender and fine flavored when young. Pkt., 15¢e; % Ib. 
30c; 1 Ib., 50ce; 2 Ibs., 90e. 
’ C 
Carter’s Daisy or Early Dwarf Telephone* 7/0 days 
This pea is always in great demand owing to its large 
pods and excellent quality. It is very desirable for early 
market, always obtaining top prices. Vines are very 
vigorous, reaching about 18 inches, with well-filled pods. 
Vines require no support. Pkt., 15e; 1% Ib., 25e;3 1 Ib., 45e3 
2 Ibs., 75e; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
PEPPERS 
Peppers are one of best sources of Vitamins A and C 
and also contribute Vitamin B. 
CULTURE. Seed should be planted in hotbed or green- 
house about March 10th to 20th. When plants are 3 
inches high they should be transplanted to 2 or 3 inches 
apart until weather and soil conditions permit for out- 
door planting. Then plant in rows 2% feet apart and 
18 inches apart in row. Cultivate same as tomatoes. 
The vegetables best suited for market are indicated by 
a star (*%) after the name of the wariety. 
Sunnybrook (Pimento Type) * 73 days 
This is a bright red tomato-shaped pepper with thick, 
firm flesh. It is very sweet and exceptionally mild. It 
comes into bearing early and is very productive. Pkt., 
5e; 0Z., 40c; % Ib., $1.25. 
California Wonder* 
75 DAYS. A sweet pep- 
per with very thick flesh. 
Fruit very large, smooth 
and heavy. A good yield- 
er. It is blocky in shape, 
square in cross section, 4 
inches wide and 4% inch- 
es long. Some will weigh 
as much as a pound each. 
Is deep green when small, 
changing to crimson when 
ripe. PkKt., 5e; oz., 50e; %4 
lb., $1.50. 
Large Bell or Bull Nose 
62 DAYS. This is one of 
the early, bell-shaped 
peppers. It is more pun- 
gent than the larger and 
later varieties. Large Bell 
is very desirable for pick- 
ling. Pkt., 5e; oz. 40ce; 14 
Ib., $1.25. 
World Beater* 
75 DAYS. One of the fin- 
est large peppers yet in- 
troduced. It is a cross 
between the Chinese 
. j Giant and Ruby King. 
Exceptionally mild, and can be eaten raw without fear 
of burning. Color of fruit is green at first, turning to 
a beautiful shade of scarlet. Flesh thick, which enables 
it to hold up a long time and makes it an excellent 
shipper. Pkt., 5¢e; oz., 50ce; %4 Ib., $1.50. 
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PRICES 
Due to war conditions, all prices quoted in this cata- 
log are subject to change without notice. 

Early Pimento 65 days 
Fourth in the 1948 All-America vegetable selections. 
One of the earliest of all. Plants spreading, medium size 
and heavy bearers. Smooth, dark green turns bright red. 
Mild at all stages and especially sweet when red. Pkt., 
25e. 
Oakview Wonder* 68 days 
Developed from California Wonder and is at least a week d 
earlier. It has slightly smaller but blockier and more 
symmetrical fruits and lacks the deep depression and 
curling at the nose which characterize most peppers. Its 
exceptional uniformity, earliness, and high yield have 
already made it a favorite among market growers. Pkt., 
10e; oz., 70ce; 1%4 Ib., $2.00. 
Harris Earliest* 58 days 
Is an extra early pepper and the earliest of the large 
varieties. Plants are very uniform in growth, dwarf and 
compact, seldom over 18 inches in height, and extremely 
productive. Fruits mild and sweet, deep green, scarlet 
when ripe. A very fine pepper for the home garden. PkKt., 
5e; oz. 500; \% Ib., $1.50. 
Windsor A 58 days 
All-America Award of Merit. A good stock of very early 
Ruby King type, with good yield of medium sized fruits. 
Recommended for Northern short season sections as a 
drought resisting, thick fleshed, early sweet pepper. Pkt., 
5e; oz., 50ce; % Ib. $1.50. 
Harris Early Giant* 63 days 
An early variety for home and market gardens. Plant 
very prolific bearing 12 to 14 large peppers about 5 inches 
long and 3% inches in diameter. Pkt., 5c; oz, 50c; 1%4 Ib., 
50. 
Hungarian Yellow (Hot) 65 days 
A very hot pepper growing 5 to 7 inches in length taper- 
ing to a blunt point. The color is of canary yellow with 
waxy appearance. A heavy yielder. A favorite with 
ane because of its pungency. PkKt., 5¢e; oz., 60ce; %4 Ib., 
1.75. 
Hungarian Yellow (Sweet) 65 days 
Same type as the Hot Hungarian excepting that it is 
sweet. PkKt., 10c; oz., 60c; % Ib., $1.75. 
Crimson Giant* 70 days 
One of the best of the very large fruited sweet varieties. 
The color is a deep green turning to a rich crimson when 
mature. A home garden and market variety. Pkt., 5e¢;3 
oz, 60ce; %4 Ib. $1.75. 
Small Red Cayenne* 70 days 
Is only % inch in diameter and 4 to 4% inches long. Is 
very hot, and used mostly in sauces. PkKt., 5e; oz. 50¢; 
% Ib., $1.50. 
Long Red Cayennex 70 days 
Is about % to 1 inch in diameter and 5 to 7 inches long. 
Although this also is pungent, it is not as sharp as the 
Small Cayenne. For pickling, either green or ripe. Pkt, 
5e; 0z., 50ce; % Ib., $1.50. 
Neapolitan 62 days 
A very early and productive large variety. The fruit is 
oblong and has a light green color gradually changing 
to golden and finally to a bright red. Very mild and 
sweet. Pkt., 5e; oz., 50e; %4 Ib., $1.50. 
SEED POTATOES 
Due to the scarcity of good seed stock and uncertainty 
of prices at the time this book is being printed in Janu- 
ary, no prices are quoted. Prices will be given on yel- 
low list_in April. Will have several varieties of the 
famous Main grown seed stock, which we received so 
many favorable comments of last year. 
SOILTEX A test for acid soil 
SOILTEX Tells What Your Soil Needs—With Soiltex 
you can determine exactly in a few minutes whether 
your soil is acid, and how much lime it needs. Hach 
outfit will make 75 to 100 tests. Full directions, color 
chart and lime table included. Postpaid $1.00. 

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