TO FEEL AND SMELL 
Nicholson’s Okra 
(Gombo) 
255—DWARF GREEN LONG POD. Very early 
and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 20c; 
lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
16 Ibs. 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., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 
Ib., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
Ibs. or over at 35c per lb. 
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; Jb., 
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; 
lb., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 Ibs. or over at 30c per lb. 
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256—WHITE VELVET OKRA 

Parsley 
(Perejil) 
Parsley for flavoring and garnishing. It is 
strong in Vitamin 
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¢; 
Vy \b., 35c; lb., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $5.50, postpaid. 
352—PLAIN OR SINGLE. Flat dark green 
leaves and good for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
l5c; 1% lb., 35c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50, post- 
paid. 
353—PARSNIPS 
SPRING 
—SOIL 
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. 
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YOUR HEALTH— 
Vegetables fresh from your own gar- 
den are at their richest in vitamin and 
mineral content. Study the Table of Food 
Values on this page—and eat for your 
= health’s sake. 
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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:; 4 lb., 60c; lb., $1.75; 5 Ibs., $7.50, 
postpaid. 
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MARKET GARDENERS 
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table seed requirements for special 
prices. 
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TABLE OF FOOD VALUES 
VITAMIN AND MINERAL VALUES IN 2 CUP SERVINGS (3.5 OZ.) 
VEGETABLES 
A 
Asparagus 700 
Beans, Green 1000 
Beets Sie) 
Beet greens 12,000 
9000 
Brussels Sprouts 200 
Cabbage 100 
Carrots 2100 
Cauliflower 30 
Celery, Bleached 10 
Celery, Green 1000 
Chard 9000 
Collards 7000 
Broccoli 
Corn, White 50 
Corn, Yellow 500 
Cucumber 20 
Eggplant 35 
Endive 15,000 
Kale 20,000 
Lettuce, head 100 
Lettuce, loose-leafed 4000 
Lima beans, Green 500 
greens «13,000 
Onion — 
1000 
Peppers 5000 
Potatoes, Sweet 3500 
Potatoes, White 30 
25,000 
1000 
4000 
Tomato 1000 
Turnip 20 
Mustard greens 
Peas 
Spinach 
Squash, Summer 
Squash, Winter 
VITAMINS 
International and Sherman Units 
MINERALS 
Milligrams 

DAILY VITAMIN NEEDS 
AGE GROUPS 
Adults 
Adolescents 
Children 
Children under 4 
International and Sherman Units 
By Cc 
500 1,500 
900 1,500 
400 1,200 
200 sme 1,000 

These two charts appeared in October, 1942, issue of ‘‘House and Garden” Magazine. 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
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DALLAS, TEXAS 
