FRESHLY TURNED SOD. . SURE YOU WANT A GARDEN 
Nicholson’s Okra 
(Gombo) 
259—LOUISIANA GREEN VELVET SPINELESS. 
This new Okra was given the All-American 
Award in 1941. Excellent for home garden and 
canning as it retains its color and shape through 
the process of canning. We recommend this new 
variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% Ib., 30c; Ib., 85c, 
postpaid. 
255—DWARF GREEN LONG POD. Very early 
and productive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 30¢; 
Ib., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
258—TALL LONG GREEN. Pods are dark 
green and stalks tall. Pkts., 10c; oz., 15¢; 1% lb., 
30c; lb., 85c: 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
260—CLEMSON SPINELESS — New variety. 
Pods usually 6 to 7 inches long, practically 
free from spines. Remains tender longer than 
most other kinds. Pkt., 10c: oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; 
Ib., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
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., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; 
Ib., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
256—WHITE VELVET. Pods large, white, very 
smooth. This distinct and beautiful sort origi- 
nated in Georgia. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 30c; 
Ib., 85c;: 5 Ibs., $4.00 postpaid. 

256—WHITE VELVET OKRA 
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 stceck feed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% lb., 65c; 
lb., $2.00, postpaid. 

353—PARSNIPS 
Parsley 
(Perejil) 
Parsley for flavoring and garnishing. It is 
strong in Vitamin A. 
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. 
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., 30c; 1/4 lb., 90c; 1b., $3.00, postpaid. 


DAILY 
AGE GROUPS 
A 
6,000 
6,000 
5,000 
4,500 
Adults 
Adolescents 
Children 
Children under 4 


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TABLE OF FOOD VALUES 
VITAMIN AND MINERAL VALUES IN 2 CUP SERVINGS (3.5 OZ.) 
VEGETABLES VITAMINS MINERALS 
International and Sherman Units Milligrams 
ae We NE 
Asparagus 700 70 700 40 £021 1.0 
Beans, Green 1000 25 300 40 .055 1.16 
Beets 35 — 100 50 .028 0.85 
Beet greens 12,000 — 1000 150 .094 3.24 
Broccoli 9000 37 1400 15 140 37, 
Brussels Sprouts 200 60 1500 — .027 Pelee 
Cabbage 100 2 1200 20 .046. 0.43 
Carrots 2100 20 100 20 .045 0.64 
Cauliflower 30 50 1500 35 .022 0.94 
Celery, Bleached 10 10 100 — .051 0.22 
| Celery, Green 1000 10 100 10 .078 0.62 
Chard 9000: — 750 30 .100 3.09 
Collards 7000 50 800 100 202 1.66 
Corn, White 50 45 200 —_ .004 Oe 
Corn, Yellow 500 45 200 20 .006 0.47 
Cucumber 20 LS 200 u .006 0.33 
Eggplant £5. 15 200 10 .006 0.25 
Endive 15,000 28 400 40 .029 1253 
Kale 20,000 50 2500 200-181 2.54 
Lettuce, head 100 25 250 15 .017 0.50 
Lettuce, loose-leafed 4000 fas 250 75 .069 1.5 
Lima beans, Green 500 115 600 100 .028 2.40 
Mustard greens 13,000 45 2500 375 22k 0.50 
Onion — 25 275 28 .041 0.48 
Peas 1000 140 500 65 023 2.07 
Peppers 5000 10. 2500. 2 405) 0126) coe 
Potatoes, Sweet 3500 30 400 30 20 0.77 
Potatoes, White 30 40 250 eT LE, SAO Sona 
Spinach 25,000 40 1500 125 78 2.599 
‘Squash, Summer 1000 15 — 5 2 1Gcut = Ome 
Squash, Winter 4000 15 100.7 3.25 See ee 
Tomato 1000 25 450 15 .007 0.40 
Turnip 20 . 12 600 > > 12. OS6iny peace 
VITAMIN NEEDS 
International and Sherman Units 
Bi Cc 
900 1,500 
900 1,500 
400 1,200 
200 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 — 
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