


EASTERN STATES 
Gopyuy 
VOLUME 21 NUMBER 1 
JANUARY 1945 
Viegetabl epplanting Guide pats Har 21 esau. ede « <4 
Basis of Merit in Eastern States Vegetable Seeds.... 5 
Description of Eastern States Vegetable Varieties and 
Brief Cultural Suggestions — Asparagus, Beans... 6 
Beets eBroccol tmmrprec ce vate co stira ie ae ee ae arte ta c's 7 
CabbacenG@arrotsmmewes ces cers ee ras ne oe clea « 8 
GauliflawernGeletys. Chatdemarsae ntact 9 
CO Sree ree aie iia edict AS acing LO 
Cucumber, Eggplant, Endive, Kale, Lettuce....:.. 11 
Melonsae eee nner tet ve nine en dative’ - 12 
Ontomebess searslevsbatsni pee act stun arses LD 
Peppers, Pumpkin, Radish, Rutabaga. ........... 14 
SalSifygopitiac ie SUAS lee tere: eet uhas nis tae eos are, 15 
‘LOtWa Coyp LU ii) ween ener eine cea se cfc 6 LO 
How to Obtain Eastern States Vegetable Seed, Vege- 
tablessotpapeam VeOe HOULwrr toler 8e Ste cole 7 
Price List of Eastern States Vegetable Seeds........ 18 
Vegetable Fertilizers for 1945 —by E. K.Walrath.... 22 

The Eastern States Cooperator is published at Concord, New Hamp- 
shire, the first of each month by the Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange. 
Editorial offices are at 95 Elm Street, West Springfield, Massachusetts. 
The Exchange is a cooperative purchasing association incorporated un- 
der the laws of Massachusetts. It has no dues or membership fees; any 
farmer making a purchase through the organization automatically be- 
comes a member. The subscribers to the Eastern States Cooperator are 
chiefly the members of the Exchange — the magazine being a part of the 
services of the organization in which they participate cooperatively. 
Others wanting this magazine, but not receiving it in connection with 
the Exchange's business, may receive it at a subscription of $1a year. 
Address: EASTERN STATES COOPERATOR 
West Springfield, Massachusetts 
ae (Gon eee 
THROUGH constant, conscientious, intensive research 
Eastern States has created a vegetable seed program un- 
excelled in quality or for value-in-use. Basic in this com- 
plete plan of investigation is the Plant Industry Project — 
headquarters of Exchange vegetable seed research at 
Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. Here, old strains are im- 
proved — new kinds created — and every lot of seeds 
thoroughly tested. 
The January Cover presents Miss Jean Krofsky checking 
at firsthand some of the results of Exchange research at 
Feeding Hills. Miss Krofsky, a graduate of American In- 
ternational Gollege, is the daughter of Member W. J. 
Krofsky of West Springfield. 
Vee el eoas 
SPRAYS — DUSTS: Have you placed an order for the 
Eastern States Spray and Dust Materials you will be 
ficeding next, spring.and summer er tae terete [] 
CALF TABLETS: Baby calves thrive on the extra 
vitamins A, D, C and niacin which Eastern States Calf 
Davies providetoritst LO days. ja, ca. scaea: lis] 
EARLY ORDERS: There are many advantages to you 
in the Eastern States early order program. Talk it over 
with your representative or warehouse manager.... [_] 
ROOFING: It’s not too early to place an order for the 
Eastern States Roofing you will need in the spring. East- 
etiotates selections ate for quality. - .weascse on: im 
Suggestion eek 
Many people think farmers are in for some 
tough sledding in the coming years — that 
competition will be keen and prices low. 
Northeastern farmers will be wise to make 
their own land produce more so that they 
will need to buy less in supplies. We would 
include better vegetable gardens to cut 
food costs and excellent hayfields, pastures 
and poultry ranges to lower the purchased 
feed bill. These are places where fertilizer 
and management go hand in hand. 
