


Waltham Forcing Tomato 
One ounce sows 50 ft. of drill. Cultivate 
like beets but thin out to 8 in. apart. 
The tops are used like spinach and mid- 
ribs and stalks can be used like aspara- 
gus. Gather only outer leaves; inner 
leaves will continue to grow so repeated 
pickings may be had. 
Fordhook Giant. A tall, sturdy sort of 
recent introduction, with broad, heavily 
crumpled, dark green leaves and attrac- 
tive broad white stems. 
Pkt. 10¢;oz. 30¢c; 42 1b. 80¢ 
Giant Lucullus. Upstanding in habit of 
growth, yellowish-green leaves, heavily 
crumpled; broad, thick stems. 
Pky L0G 3 oz. 30CH Zeb. o0e 
Large Ribbed White. Large, smooth, 
pale green leaves with broad, white ribs. 
Pkt L0cesoz 0G 445 bs no0C 
Rhubarb Chard. Has all the tasting 
qualities of the other chards, plus the 
unique bright crimson colorings of the 
leaf stalks and veins, ornamental; up- 
right growth; leaves crumpled and ten- 
Mere eA cree ke citkcree one Pkt. 15¢c}3 oz. 45¢ 
TARRAGON PLANTS. 
Hach 50c; 10, $3.50. 
TURNIP 
The turnip loves cool weather, potash- 
enriched, finely pulverized soil. Sow very 
early in Spring for early use, in rows 18 
in. apart, in late July-Aug. for Fall use. 
Early White Milan. Extremely early; for 
forcing or garden use; medium sized, flat 
routs, white throughout, sweet and tender. 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan. Similar 
tu Ely. White Milan but with purple 
top; flesh clear white. 
Purple Top White Globe. Large, white, 
glubular root with clearly defined purple 
top; white flesh, sweet, crisp and tender. 
Golden Ball. Attractive, medium sized, 
deep yellow fruit, round, smooth and 
slightly bitter flavored. 
Snowball. A dainty, small, early white 
variety; sweet, tender, and moderately 
productive. 
Each: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1% lb. 70c 
RUTA BAGA 
The Swedish Turnip; a large, late type 
for forage and table use. Sow in June 
in rows 18 in. apart and thin out to 6 
in. apart. Store in a cool cellar for 
_Winter, with a little moisture to keep 
them from withering. 
Improved American. Desirable both for 
table and forage use, owing to their 
small tops and short neck; large globe- 
shaped good keeper of finest quality. 
Oz. 25c; % Ib. 65c 
Jomators 
For early plants sow seed in hotbed in 
February and March; if started in house 
don’t sow before March 15th; transplant 
once before setting out, after danger of 
frost is past (preferably under ‘“Hot- 
paks”), 36” apart each way. Prune vines 
to 2 stems and train to stakes for larger 
fruits and earlier maturing. Rich, loose 
soil is desirable, with occasional appli- 
cations of nitrate of soda. 
Beefheart. Fruits sometimes up to 2 
lbs. each; heart-shaped; meaty with very 
few seed cavities; thick fleshed, smooth. 
PKt. 25¢c 
Bonny Best. A standard second early; 
medium sized, apple shaped fruit, solid, 
smooth, bright scarlet, of excellent taste. 
Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. 50c; oz. 85c 
Crimson Cushion (Beefsteak). Wilt re- 
sistant, late, main crop variety; large, 
flat and smooth scarlet fruit; vigorous. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c; oz. 75c 
Earliana, Select Strain of this popular 
variety with thicker, smoother fruits; 
of medium size, flat, firm and bright red; 
very early. Vine open and spreading. 
Pkt. 15¢e; 4% oz. 50c; oz. 85c 
Grothen Red Globe. A recent improve- 
ment over Break O’ Day; with heavier, 
more compact foliage; round, smooth 
fruit, very meaty; somewhat better color 
and less cracking habit......... Pkt. 25c 
John Baer. Similar to Bonny Best but 
earlier; medium sized, deep scarlet-red 
fruits, semi-globular, smooth and quite 
firm’. eye Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c; oz. 85c 
Marglobe (Select Strain). Disease resist- 
tant, late, vigorous grower, with heavy 
foliage and medium sized, solid, thick 
walled fruits, globular and smooth; fine 
quality ec Pkt. 15e; 46 oz. 50c; oz. 85c 
Mingold (S.M., A.A.S., ’40). A valuable 
new addition to the early yellow toma- 
toes. With its additional Vitamin D, 
attractive color and shapely fruits, along 
with earliness, it is especially desirable 
for slicing. its season is with Bonny 
Best and of Marglobe shape and size. 
Pkt. 25c; 4% oz. $1.00 
Ponderosa. One of the largest and most 
productive main crop sorts grown; purp- 
lish crimson, fleshy, few seeded fruit; 
practically free from acid. 
Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 60c; oz. $1.00 
Pritchard or Scarlet Topper (G.M., A.A.S., 
733). Solid, heavy, thick-walled, deep 
searlet fruits, uniform, smooth, globe- 
shaped of medium size. A wilt resisting 
mid-season heavy cropping, medium sized 
LANE sreretenets Pkt. 25c; % oz. 75c; oz, $1.25 
Rutgers. A large, late, oblate, meaty 
variety of fine quality, for juice or can- 
ning. Matures at same time as Marglobe. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00 
Stone Improved. Popular, medium late, 
large, smooth fruit, almost round in 
Shap Gr. ates ee Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c; oz. 85c 
Sunrise. Excellent forcing or early out- 
door variety; medium sized fruit in abun- 
dance, of good flavor and color. 
Pkt. 25c; 5 pkts. $1.00 
Small Fruited Tomatoes. 
Red Cherry Strawberry 
Red Currant Yellow Pear 
Red Pear Yellow Plum 
Red Plum Yellow Cherry 
Pkt. each 15c; collection 8 varieties $1.00 
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Waltham Forcing Tomato (New 
1941). An exquisite salad tomato. 
Smooth, not cracked; small but 
solid and a heavy producer; sets 
well and colors well. Fruit picked 
green turns an even scarlet over- 
all. Somewhat seedy but sweet, 
not acidy. Of excellent appear- 
ance. For outdoors. May be also 
forced in Greenhouse. 
Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.25 
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HERBS 
Among the herbs are found a wide vari- 
ety of plants used for flavoring and medi- 
cinal purposes; generally sown early in 
the Spring on light, not too rich soil. 
Herb gardens are increasing rapidly in 
popularity, as they are ornamental as 
well as useful. a—annual p—perennial 
Anise a. Aromatic seeds; pleasant aroma, 
Borage a. Pot herb, with bright blue 
flowers. Attractive to bees. 
Caraway ~. Used for bread and pastry. 
Catnip ». Mint-like leaves;-a cat’s deli- 
cacy. 
Coriander a. Aromatic seeds used in con- 
fectionery and pastry. 
Dill a. For pickling. 
Fennel, Large Sweet ». See page 33. 
Hyssop ». Used as a mild tonic. 
Rosemary ». Plants only. ‘ 
Rue p. Pungent; seasoning and medicine. 
Saffron a. Leaves used for seasoning and 
flowers for coloring. 
Sage, Broad Leaved ». Pleasantly frag- 
rant, used for seasoning. 
Summer Savory a. Leaves and young 
shoots used for seasoning. 
Tarragon Plants .............--; 10, $3.50 
Thyme, Broad Leaved p. Aromatic for 
seasoning and medicinal purposes. 
Wormwood ». Spicy fragrance and bit- 
ter flavor, for medicine and seasoning. 
Pkt. ea. 25c; Collection 10 varieties $2.00 

HERB PLANTS 
In addition to the above (p. vari- 
eties) we can supply: Applemint, 
Bee Balm, Chives, Citron Thyme, 
Germander, Peppermint, Spear- 
mint, Lemon Scented Mint, Cur- 
ley Mint, Sweet Marjoram, Sweet 
Woodruff, Tansy, True Lavender, 
Water Cress and Winter Savory. 
Prices: each variety (not prepaid) 
3) ol.2o; 10, $38:50 

BASIL, SWEET 
THE ROYAL HERE. 
This very indispensable herb is rapidly 
gaining favor with American kitchens. 
Added to stews, soups or sauces, distin- 
guishes them for completeness of taste; 
aids digestion and is good for the stom- 
ach. Have you ever tasted a plate of 
good spaghetti or ‘‘Minnestrone’ soup 
and wondered what made it taste so 
good? Sweet Basil is the answer. Adap- 
table for growing in pots and window 
boxes. 
Large-leaved Naples. Lettuce-leaved, 
crumpled, strong, magnificent aroma; 
best for sauces....Pkt. 25c; 4% oz. $1.00 
Small-leaved Bush. Small leaves, dwarf; 
also ornamental; when in bloom cut and 
dry for Winter use.Pkt. 25c; % oz. $1.00 

Basil, Large-leaved Naples 
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stellatus: starry 
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stylosus: with style 

suaveolens: sweet scented 
suffriticosus: slightly shrubby 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN Z. 
sylvestris: of woods 
New York 7, N. Y. 
