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Bean, Streamliner 
There is a constantly growing demand for a dwarf, white seeded, 
stringless, green pod bean. Here it is. Bush, 14 to 18 inches in height, 
shows some frost tolerance. Pods 7 to 9 inches in length, thick, flat, 
straight to slightly curved, stringless, tender until full maturity. Seeds 
are pure white and if allowed to ripen, are useful for soup or baked 
beans. 14% Ib., 30c; 1 1b., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
Edible Soy Beans, Bansei 
Since the introduction of the vegetable type of soy bean, the demand 
has increased rapidly. These beans are not only delicious when eaten 
green or dry, but they are also an excellent source of Vitamins A, B, 
and G. The Bansei variety is one of the earliest, and very productive. 
It is suitable for growing in almost any section of the country. Plants 
grow 24 inches high and do not require support. They are literally 
loaded with pods. Seeds are bright green while young and yellow when 
matured. 4% lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00. 
Carrot, Nantes Improved Coreless 
Because of its fine quality, this variety is one of the best for the home 
garden as well as for market. Roots 6 to 7 inches long, same the whole 
length, with a smooth waxy appearance that makes them very attractive. 
Sweet and tender, which makes it a favorite for eating raw as well as 
cooked. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; 14 lb., $1.50. 
Corn, Carmelcross 
(C13-P39.) Developed by the Connecticut Experiment Station for a 
large ear, wilt resistant, early market hybrid. Ready in about 79 days. 
Stalks about 614 feet, ears 74% to 8 inches with 12 to 14 rows. Kernels 
light yellow, fine quality. 4% 1b., 35c; 1 1b., 65c; 5 Ibs., $3.00. 
Bibb Lettuce 
A waxy head variety with very deep green outer leaves, bleaching to a 
rich yellowish green insid2. Heads medium size, unusually crisp and 
tender, and of a distinct flavor. Very popular for family gardens, high 
class hotel and restaurant trade. Pkt., 20c; oz., 50c; 14 lb., $1.50. 
Celtuce 
Easy to grow. Plants grow quickly, forming a rosette of light green 
leaves which may be eaten as a salad, or cooked as “‘greens.”’ In less 
than 90 days after seed is sown, the central stem or stalk is usable and 
will be found most tender at this age. The stalks are solid throughout, 
the stem greenish white and tough, but the inside is very succulent, most 
delicate pale green, crisp and brittle. The stalk may be eaten raw or 
cooked. In either case, the outer skin is removed, and only the tender, 
light green heart is eaten. As a raw vegetable, the centers of the stalks 
are cut into 4- or 5-inch lengths and split lengthwise, chilled and eaten as 
you would celery or carrots with salt. Cooked Celtuce stalks are pale 
green, attractive, and have a pleasing, mild flavor, suggestive of celery 
or lettuce. It can be cooked in many ways such as celery au gratin; 
steamed like asparagus and served with a favorite sauce; or plain 
boiled and served hot with butter and lemon sauce. 
Make first sowing of seed as soon as ground can be worked in the 
spring. Succession sowings at intervals of a week or ten days until 
July first will give a continuous supply. Seed may also be started in- 
doors four to five weeks before outdoor planting time and the seedlings 
set in the open as early as the ground can be worked. 
Grow Celtuce—it is good, it is interesting, and it is healthful. 
Pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c; 14 oz., 65c; oz., $1.25. 
Parsley, Paramount 
Winner of the All-America Award of Merit. Very compact, 9 to 12 
inches tall, foliage dark green, very uniformly curled. Unexcelled for 
home garden, market garden, or for forcing. Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
i4 Ib., 75c. 
Spinach, Bloomsdale Long Standing 
Quick-growing hardy spinach extensively planted for home and market 
use as well as for canning. The glossy green leaves are intensely crinkled 
and blistered, in addition to being of a very heavy texture. Valuable 
for spring sowing or planting in the fall. Remains in the rosette stage 
for a long time without bolting. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ih., 40c. 
PERMANENT VEGETABLES THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY GARDEN 
Your first consideration in preparing a complete vegetable garden should be the planting of permanent crops such as asparagus, rhubarb, and 
perennial onions, We suggest that you set aside a space at one end of your garden plot, or in any other suitable location where they can grow 
undisturbed without interfering with the working of annual crops. 
Asparagus 
MARY WASHINGTON. (Rust-resistant.) For complete description 
and cultural directions see page 3. 2-year roots, 25 for $1.00; 50 
for $1.65; 100 for $3.00, postpaid. 
PARADISE. A comparatively new variety claimed to be a heavy 
yielder, early, and with a very mild flavor. 2-year roots, 25 for 
$1.25; 100 for $4.00. 
Garlic 
Used for flavoring. The bulbs are divided into ‘“‘cloves’” or flakes and 
set out like onion sets about 4 inches apart in the row, and covered 2 
inches deep. When the teps die down, take up the bulbs and dry in a 
shady place. Bulb only. 1% I1hb., 35c; 1 1b., 60c. 
balance being discarded. 
Rhubarb roots: 
the following spring. 
$1.50. Seed, pkt., 15c. 
acidity. Thin skin. 
garden : 

Asparagus, Paradise 
Rhubarb 
Rhubarb can be grewn from seed sown in the spring and then planted to their 
permanent place the following spring. Seedlings do not always reproduce true to 
type. The plants which produce the thickest and longest stalks) should be used, the 
Set in the spring 3 feet apart each way in good, moist, deep, 
very mellow and well-manured soil. The Rhubarb stalks will then be ready for use 
VICTORIA. A popular red strain. Large roots, 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
MacDONALD. A new rhubarb of very fine quality and brilliant red color. 
Each, 3&c; 3 for 90c; doz., $2.50, 
The following berries and bush fruits should be ineluded in your permanent 
Strawberries, raspberries, grapes, boysenberries—see page 59. 

Winter Onion 
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Onions 
Perennial Onions give the first green onions in spring. Plant in the 
autumn or early winter and the following spring you can enjoy early 
spring onions long before the soil is in shape to set out the spring 
onion sets. 
POTATO ONION SETS. Early and of rapid growth, flavor mild and 
sweet. There are usually several green onions from a single bulb. 
Larger bulbs will sometimes produce 6 to 8 green onions. When 
planted in a cold frame they can be picked during an open spell of 
weather during the winter months. When planted in the spring, well- 
grown, large onions may be gathered the following June. If they are 
allowed to attain full maturity some will break up, forming clusters 
underneath the ground. 1 Ib., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.10. 
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Rhubarb, MacDonald 
