Michell’s Vegetable Seed for the Florist 
and Market Gardener 
BEET 
Crimson Globe. 65 days. Medium size, generally about 3 inches in 
diameter, very handsome in shape, a little deeper than round, 
with a smooth, even surface. The flesh is deep crimson, ringed 
and zoned in varying shades. It is exquisitely tender, and delicious 
in flavor. Oz. 30c.; Mlb. 90c.; 3 Ib. $2.75 
Early Wonder. 58 days. An extra-early, globe-shaped variety of 
good size, smooth, handsome, dark blood-red and of excellent 
quality. Desirable "for canning. Oz. 30c.; 1A4lb. 90c.; lb. $2.75 
BROCCOLI 
Early Green Calabrese. 85 days. Produces a large head at center 
of plant. After the green head is cut from the main stalk, new 
sprouts develop into smaller heads fully as desirable as ‘those 
first produced. hoz. 40c.; oz. 60c.; lb. $1.75 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Michell’s Mammoth Fancy. 90 days. We have an exceptionally 
fine strain of these Sprouts. Compact, dwarf type, having stems 
covered with fancy, solid Sprouts. 
I0z. $1.25; oz. $2.00; 14lb. $6.50 
Long Island Half-Dwarf. 90 days. Compact heads. Very pro- 
ductive. 140z. $1.25; oz. $2.00; 1A4lb. $6. 50 
CABBAGE 
Extra Early Jersey Wakefield. 63 days. Uniform, pointed heads. 
Outer leaves form a protection for the heads, permitting it to be 
set out earlier than other sorts. 
Ypoz. 40c.; 0z. 70c.; Wglb. $2.35; lb. $6.95 
Charleston or Large Wakefield. 74 days. Similar to Extra Early 
Jersey Wakefield, but the heads are more blunt, grow almost 
twice the size, and mature one week later. 
1402. 40c.; 0z. 70c.; Wlb. $2.35; lb. $6.95 
Ballhead. 103 days. Short Stem. Heads exceptionally hard. Ex- 
cellent for sauer kraut. 402. 45c.; 0z. 75c.; W4lb. $2.40; Ib. $7.10 
Late Flat Dutch. 100 days. This seed has been selected especially 
for our trade, taken from the finest type of heads. selected for 
solidity and uniformity. 
Woz. 45c.; 02. 75c.; Wlb. $2.40; lb. $7.10 
Mammoth Red Rock. 100 days. An excellent red variety and a 
good winter keeper. Heads globe-shaped, slightly flattened, and 
very hard. 140z. 60c.; 0z. 95c.; lb. $3.15; Ib. $0.35 
Penn State Ballhead. 105 days. For winter storage or kraut. Heads 
very hard. Average 5 to 6 pounds each. 
Ihoz. 45c.; oz. 75c.; lb. $2.40; lb. $7.10 
Perfection Drumhead Savoy. 90 days. A crimped- leaved sort with 
almost round heads. oz. 45c.; 0z. 75c.; Wlb. $2.40; lb. $7.10 
YELLOWS-RESISTANT VARIETIES 
Marion Market. 79 days. A very large, round head. Early. Good 
shipper and a reliable sort for early kraut. 
IYoz. 40c.; oz. 70c.; 14lb. $2.35; lb. $6.95 
CARROT 
Chantenay Half-Long. (Special Strain.) 72 days. Selected for 
earliness and uniformity, its tenderness and fine flavor have 
proved it a superior stock. A_stump-rooted, orange-scarlet va- 
riety, 5 inches long, with tender, fine-grained flesh. Especially 
desirable for market or home use. Oz. 30c.; lb. $1.25; lb. $4.00 
Coreless or Nantes Half-Long. 70 days. One of the finest medium- 
sized sorts. Roots blunt-pomted, smooth, bright orange, and of 
excellent quality. Oz. 30c.; Alb. $1.25; lb. $4.00 
CAULIFLOWER 
Super-Snowball. 55 days. A highly desirable main-crop variety; 
also used for early planting. Starts heading early and uniformly. 
Heads medium large, compact, very white. Much used by pro- 
duce growers and shippers. 
Tr. pkt. 75c.; 40z. $1.25; 102. $2.25; 0z. $4.00 
Snowdrift. 55 days. One of the best varieties for shipping long 
distances. Plant of medium height with upstanding, medium 
green outer leaves. Head slightly Jarger than Snowball, firm, 
solid, very white, well protected by inner folding leaves. 
Tr. pkt. 75c.; 1%40z. $1.25; 40z. $2.25; oz. $4.00 
CHICORY 
Witloof or French Endive. 145 days. Produces solid, oblong heads 
and blanches ivory-white. When lifting, cut whole head with a 
part of the roots, to hold the leaves together. It is considered a 
splendid winter salad. Oz. 65c.; 14lb. $1.75 
CUCUMBER 
Michell’s Forcer. 72 days. Extra long, dark green, fine quality. 
Handled properly will average 234 inches in diameter and 15 inches 
in length. Suitable for both greenhouse forcing and outdoor 
culture. Quality and color stand up well in transit. 
Oz. 50c.; Mlb. $1.50; lb. $4.50 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT 


CUCUMBER, continued 
A. & C. Cuke. 67 days. A proved leader for both home-garden and 
market garden use. Fruits nearly cylindrical, 234 inches in diameter, 
9 to 11 inches in length. Seed cavity exceptionally small. Very good 
_ slicer. Oz. 35c.; 141b. $1.00; Ib. $3.00. 
Early Market. 60 days. A new dark green variety of uniform shape 
and size, averaging 8 inches in Jength. Excellent for slicing. 
Oz. 30¢.3 1/4lb. $1.00; 1b. $3.00 
LETTUCE 
Grand Rapids. 43 days. The leading variety in this class for forc- 
ing under glass, but may also be grown successfully outdoors. 
Leaves are very curly, crisp and brittle. 
Oz. 25c.; IA4lb. 70c.; lb. $2.00 
May King. 63 days. The first solid head Lettuce to mature out- 
doors. It is of good size, with tender, full heart. Suitable for sow- 
ing under sash in early spring. Oz. 30c.; -; WYlb. 80c.; lb. $2.60 
Boston Market (White-seeded Tennisball.) 73 days. Early, small 
heading variety. One of the best for forcing. 
Oz. 30c.; 14lb. 80c.; lb. $2.60 
Great Lakes. 82 days. Bronze Medal, 1944 All-America Selections. 
A decidedly crisp heading Lettuce of the Imperial type. It is of 
excellent quality and exceedingly sweet and tender. 
140z. 50c.; oz. $1.00 
ONION 
Prizetaker. 105 days. If sown thinly produces full-sized Onions in 
one season from seed, rivaling the Bermuda varieties for size and 
flavor, often weighing 3 pounds or more each. 
Oz. 90c.; 4lb. $3.1051 b. $9.25. 
PARSLEY 
Double Curled or Covent Garden. 70 days, Nicely curled leaf 
which retains its green color the entire season. Best variety for 
the market garden. Oz. 20c.; lb. 50c.; lb. $1.50 
Peerless. 84 days. A fine selection of the Moss Curled type. ‘This 
strain Is very hardy and remains deep green when other varieties 
have turned yellow. Right length for bunching. 
Oz. 20c.; Vib. 50c.; lb. $1.50 
RADISH 
Cavalier. 23 days. A very fine greenhouse stock of Scarlet Globe 
type. Roots are deep globe shape, bright scarlet, thin taproot 
and a uniform bulber. Flesh firm and crisp, stays in eating con- 
dition longer than similar types. Top short but long enough for 
bunching. IAlb. 50c.; Ib. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $5.25 
Michell’s 25-day Scarlet Forcer. Special Forcing. A popular 
variety for hotbed or preenheuses valuable for outdoor plant- 
ing. Very early, crisp, and mild. 
IAlb. 50c.; lb. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $5.25 
RUTABAGA 
American Purple-Top Yellow. Special Strain. 90 days. Flesh 
amber-colored, sweet and free from fiber; tops medium size and of 
a smoky green color. This strain is of very rapid growth. 
Oz. 25c.; W4lb. 70c.; lb. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $9.00; 10 Ibs. $16.00 
American Purple-Top Yellow. Usual Strain. Yellow with purple 
top. Oz. 15c.; lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00 
SPINACH 
Bloomsdale Long-standing Savoy. 42 days. 
crimped, and fleshy. 
Lb. 75c.; 5 lbs. $3.50; 10 Ibs. $6.50; 100 Ibs. $55.00 
Market Gardeners. 48 days. This new variety is a decided i improve- 
ment on all other kinds. Leaves broad, heavy, dark green, glossy, 
very heavily blistered. Will stand a week or 10 days longer with- 
out shooting to seed than any variety we know of. 
I/Alb. 25c.; Ib. 75c.; 5 lbs. $3.50; 10 Ibs. $6.50; 100 lbs. $55.00 
Virginia Blight-resistant Savoy. 39° days. A low-growing, spread- 
Ing variety of vigorous growth, which is immune from disease. One 
ofthe most popular varieties for market. Excellent for fall sowing. 
Leaves thick, 
I/Alb. 30.; lb. 90c.; 5 lbs. $4.00; 10 Ibs. $6.75; 100 lbs. $60.00 
TOMATO 
Michell’s No. 1 Forcing. This outstanding forcing Tomato was 
originally selected from the progeny of a cross between Marglobe 
and Cooper’s Special. We offer a three-year hill-selected pedigreed 
stock. The finest peu anisied scarlet Tomato available for 
forcing. kt. $1.00; 120z. $3.00; oz. $5.00 
Michell’s No. 2 Forcing. Gdns from a cross between Marvel 
and Globe, this is also a very fine forcing type. Will average 
larger fruits than the No. 1 Forcing. A prolific bearer of medium 
to large scarlet fruits, the last word in uniformity. 
Pkt. $1.00; 1402. $3.00; 0z. $5.00 
Rutgers. (Special Strain.) 78 days. Has the same size, ‘color and 
shape as Marglobe, except that it is somewhat flatter at the stem 
end. A good feature of this variety is its deep red color inside. 
Voz. 40c.; oz. 75c.; lb. $2.50 
TURNIP 
Purple-Top White Globe. 57 days. Large; skin purple at top and 
white at bottom; pure white flesh, firm, fine-grained and of excel- 
lent flavor. Oz. 15¢.; WAlb. 40c.; lb. ‘$1. 25; 5 Ibs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00 
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