Pepper, California Wonder XXX 
Large, solid, thick-walled, bright green, blocky Peppers, 
square-ended, 3 or 4-nosed and often 44% x 3% inches. Vig- 
orous plants, very heavy yields on well-drained lean soils. 
yoz. 30 cts.; oz. 80 cts.; Yb. $2.10. 
Parsnip, Hollow Crown XXX 
A special selection with uniform, creamy white roots, heavy 
at the shoulder, nicely tapered, 9 to 10 inches Jong with prac- 
tically no side roots or prongs. Deep-set, clean hollow crowns 
with small cores. 4Ib. 65 cts.; Ib. $2; 5 Ibs. $9.50. 
Muskmelon, Schoon’s Hard Shell 
An improved early Bender’s Suprise with large, slightly 
oblong, coarsely netted, distinctly ribbed, 5 to 8-pound melons. 
Bright salmon flesh of very fme flavor. The rind is tough and 
hard, fine for shipping. Oz. 35 cts.; 4b. 85 cts.; Ib. $2.50. 

New Winter Squash, Butternut 
A profusion from early August to frost 
of tan-colored, smooth straight 10-inch 
fruits with enlarged bulbous ends. Dry, 
sweet yellow flesh. Fine for winter stor- 
age. Oz. 55 cts.; Ib. $1.40; Ib. $4.50. 
Prosperity Onion 
Onion for Sets 
Ebenezer. Makes sets of exceptional 
keeping quality. Extra early, maturing 
very firm, deep flat, medium-sized 
bulbs, dark yellow with thick skins. 
Oz bictsrs4 bao lbao0.50: 
Onion, Prosperity 
Grows finest early spring, white, mild 
bunch Onions as it Is very hardy and 
winters over perfectly from August 
1 to 15 sowing. Easily washed and 
bunched. Sow late May for Iate summer 
market when Onions are scarce and high. 
Oz. 75 cts.; Ib. $1.85; Ib. $6. 
Radish, Scarlet Globe 
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FORBES SPECIAL VEGETABLES FOR 1944 
Here are some unusually fine strains you should try this year. ‘They have exceptional quality 
and will produce exceptional crops. Compare these with what you have been growing in the past. 
We think you will like these a lot better. Many seeds are scarce. Mail us your order now. 

New Celery, Ivory Pascal 
Try this Iate yellow Celery; a golden version of King Pascal. 
Matures two weeks after Golden Plume, same time as King 
Pascal which it closely resembles in stalk type but is 2 inches 
taller. Is not so brittle, handles better and easily blanches to 
ivory-white. Very fine flavor. oz. 75 cts.; 0z. $2.35; Mlb. $8.25. 
Celery, King Pascal 
Better than Summer Pascal, about as tall with very smooth, 
glossy stems deeply rounded almost closing on the inside, with 
deep narrow grooves. The large heart and stalks blanch well 
to a light color. The crispest best eating of all, it matures Just 
after Newark Market. Moz. 65 cts.; oz. $2; 4Ib. $6.90. 
Tomato, Valiant, Mother Stock 
Saved from specially selected mother plants this 1s the very 
finest to be had. The resultant perfect crop has extra-large 
solid, round, red fruits maturing very early. Very profitable, 
particularly on heavier soils. Pkt. 50 cts.; Woz. $2; oz. $5. 
Regular Field-grown Stock. Jgoz. 30 cts.; 
oz. 90 cts.; 4b. $2.25. 
Tomato, Italian Red Plum 
Clusters of solid, red, 2%-inch 
ovals. goz. 35cts.; oz. $1; 14Ib. $2.60. 
Three Fine Carrots 
Chantenay Long. A very select 
strain with uniform, smooth clean 
61% to 7-inch bright orange roots 
and substantial tops which bunch 
without breaking. Oz. 30 cts.; 
Alby Ooictsss IbapzoU. 
Morse’s Bunching. Slightly tapered 
cylindrical roots, 8 by 114 inches, 
with half stumped ends, are deep 
orange and nearly coreless. The short, 
strong, coarse tops are easily pulled. 
Oz. 30 cts; 4lb: 90 ctss Ibs $2:75: 
Nantes XXX. A de luxe strain with clean, 
bright orange, cylindrical, almost coreless 
roots, 7 by 1144 inches. The tops, naturally 
short and small, grow to larger ideal size when on 
muck soil. Meets the most exacting needs. Oz. 
AO cts.; 4b. $1.15; Ib. $3.50. 
King Pascal Celery 






Valiant Tomato 


Chantenay Long Carrot 


