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Nicholson's Okra 
(Gombo) . 
259—LOUISIANA GREEN VELVET SPINELESS. 
This new Okra was given the All-American 
Award in 1941. Fxceilent for home garden and 
canning as it retains its color and shape throcgh 
the process of canning. We recommend this new 
variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 25c; Ib., 70c, 
postpaid. 
255—DWARF GREEN LONG POD. Very early 
and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y% lb., 25c; 
lb., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
258—TALL LONG GREEN. Pods are dark 
green and stalks tall. Pkts., 5c; oz., 10c; \%4 lb., 
830c; lb., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.00, 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., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 25c; 
lb., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.00, 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., 5c; oz., 10c; Y% lb., 25¢; 
lb., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
256—WHITE VELVET. Pods large, white, very 
smooth. This distinct and beautiful sort origi- 
nated in Georgia. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y Ib., 25c; 
lb., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.00, 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 stcck feed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 65c; 
. Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
Salisfy (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., 50c; 1/4 Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.00, postpaid. 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
V4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. 
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. 
351—DOUBLE CURLED. Standard variety, 
curled leaves; finest quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
352--PLAIN OR SINGLE. Flat dark green 
leaves and good for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 
15c; %4-Ib., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $5.50, post- 
paid. 

OWN GARDEN 
353—PARSNIPS 
TABLE OF FOOD VALUES 
VITAMIN AND MINERAL VALUES IN 2 CUP SERVINGS (3.5 OZ.) 













VEGETABLES VITAMINS MINERALS 
International and Sherman Units Milligrams 
A) RLF Com ageae pS Colenmaliae irons 
Asparagus 700 70 700 40 .021 1.0 
Beans, Green 1000 25 300 40 055 1.16 
Beets oi) — - 100 50 .028 0.85 
Beet greens 12,000 — 1000 150 .094 3.24 
Broccoli 9000 37 1400 75 140 1 Sii/ 
Brussels Sprouts 200 60 1500 = OZ, Lae 
Cabbage 100 25 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 -— .O51 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 maco0 45 200 — .004 0.27 
Corn, Yellow 500 45 200 20 .006 0.47 
Cucumber 20 15 200 u .006 0.33 
Eggplant 35 15 200 10 .006 0.25 
Endive 15,000 28 400 40 .029 1.53 
Kale 20,000 50 2500 200)" 181 2.54 
Lettuce, head 100 25 250 18 .017 0.50 
Lettuce, loose-leafed 4000 29 250 is .069 Ns) 
Lima beans, Green 500 15 600 100 .028 2.40 
Mustard greens 13,000 45 2500 375 221 0.50 
Onion —_— | aS 275 28 .041 0.48 
Peas 1000 140 500 65 023 2.07 
Peppers 5000 10 2500 40 .012 0.40 
Potatoes, Sweet 3500 30 400 30 20 0.77 
Potatoes, White 30 40 250 a .013 1.02 
Spinach 25,000 40 1500 125 .78 BESS 
Squash, Summer 1000 ARS) — 5 18 0535 
Squash, Winter 4000 15 100 25 18 0.55 
Tomato 1000 25 450 15 
Turnip 20 12 600 12 












































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AGE GROUPS International and Sherman Units 
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Adults 6,000 500 1,500 600 ta 
Adolescents 6,000 500 1,500 600. | 
@uitcren 5,000 400 1,200 540 
Children under 4 4,500 200 1,000 450 
These two charts appeared in October, 1942, issue of ‘House and Garden” Magazine. . 









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