

Waltham Forcing Tomato 
Swiss Chard 
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. 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 80c 
Giant Lucullus. Upstanding in habit of 
growth, yellowish-green leaves, heavily 
crumpled; broad, thick stems. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 80c 
Large Ribbed White. Large, smooth, 
pale green leaves with broad, white ribs. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 80c 
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- 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 45c¢ 
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 
roots, white throughout, sweet and tender. 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan. Similar 
to Ely. White Milan but with purple 
top; flesh clear white. 
Purple Top White Globe. Large, white, 
globular 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; 14 Ib. 70c 

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, noes 
. 2be 
Bonny Best. <A standard second early; 
medium sized, apple shaped fruit, solid, 
smooth, bright scarlet, of excellent taste. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00 
Crimson Cushion (Beefsteak). Wilt re- 
sistant, late, main crop variety; large, 
flat and smooth scarlet fruit; vigorous. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00 
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. 15c; % oz. 75c; oz. $1.35 
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 
firmer. pee Pkt. 10c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00 
Marglobe (Select Strain). Disease resist- 
tant, late, vigorous grower, with heavy 
foliage and medium sized, solid, thick 
walled fruits, globular and smooth; fine 
quality....Pkt. 15c; % oz. 55e; oz. $1.00 
Giant Oxheart. Fruits up to 3 lbs. each; 
heart shaped, pink skin; almost seedless; 
mild delicious flavor; 87 days. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 60c; 1% 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; % oz. 85c; oz. $1.50 
Pritchard or Scarlet Topper (G.M., A.A.S., 
33). Solid, heavy, thick-walled, deep 
scarlet fruits, uniform, smooth, globe- 
shaped of medium size. A wilt resisting 
mid-season heavy cropping, medium sized 
DLA Geay ateas Pkt. 15c; % oz. 65c; oz. $1.10 
Rutgers. A large, late, oblate, meaty 
variety of fine quality, for juice or can- 
ning. Matures at same time as Marglobe. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 60c; oz. $1.00 
Stone Improved. Popular, medium late, 
large, smooth fruit, almost round in 
shapési.s se 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 
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. 
Conadase a. Aromatic seeds used in con- 
fectionery and pastry. 
Dill a. For pickling. 
Fennel, Large Sweet ». See page 33. 
Hyssop p. 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 ». 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) 
8,, $1.25; 10; $3.50 

BASIL, SWEET 
THE ROYAL HERB. 
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....PkKt. 25c; % 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 

RUT ‘A B AG A SAUNA 
The Swedish Turnip; a large, late type 5 Waltham Forcing Tomato (New £2 
for forage and table use. Sow in June = i941). An exquisite salad tomato. & 
in rows 18 in. apart and thin out to 6 = Smooth, not cracked; small but 
in. apart. Store in a cool cellar for = solid and a heavy producer; sets 
Winter, with a little moisture to keep =| well and colors well. Fruit picked 
them from withering. = green turns an even scarlet over- 
3 . ; = all. Somewhat seedy but sweet, 
Improved American. Desirable both for = not acidy. Of excellent appear- = 
table and forage use, owing to their = ance. For outdoors. May be also 
small tops and short neck; large globe- = forced in Greenhouse. p 
shaped good keeper of finest quality. = Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.25 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 65¢ sl 0000000000100 Basil, Large-leaved Naples 
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stylosus: with style 

staveolens: sweet scented 
suffriticosus: slightly shrubby 
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sylvestris: of woods 
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