BROOKLYN, N.Y. | RELIABLE SEEDS 



SQUASH 
One ounce of Early will plant 50 hills; 1 ounce 
of Marrow, 25 hills 
Not only Squash, but all vine seeds should not be sown until 
the weather is quite warm. Early or summer varieties are planted 
during May in hills 4 feet apart; the winter sorts require from 6 to eae 
8 feet and are planted in July. Plant eight to ten seeds 1 inch 
deep in a hill, but later let only three of the strongest plants re- Squash, Cocozelle 
main. Soil should be rich and well manured. 


This popular, oval-shaped winter Squash is one of the 
Boston Marrow. Marrow. most useful for pies. Skin deep orange and slightly 
pone thick salmon-yellow flesh. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 41b. 50 cts., lb. 
Cocozelle (Italian Vegetable Marrow). An esteemed Italian variety, 14 to 16 
inches in length and about 4 inches in diameter; smooth, dark green with 
lighter green to yellow stripes. 60 days. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 
Yb. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Black Zucchini. Smooth, dark fruits about 14 inches long and 4 inches thick. 
Flesh greenish white, and of good flavor. Weigh about 4 pounds and mature 
in 55 days. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 41b. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
> . The fruits are long and straight, lemon-yellow, 
Giant Summer Straightneck. heavily warted and ready for use in two 
months. Flesh thick, light yellow. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4]b. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Golden Hubbard. In size and shape the same as Hubbard. It is somewhat warted, 
golden red in color, while the flesh is fine-grained, deep yellow and of extra-rich 
flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4]b. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Hubbard A superior dark green winter variety. Grows very large and is one of 
—____.. the finest for table use. Pkt. 10 cts., Woz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 14lb. 
60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Long Italian. Grows from 2 to 3 feet long and 2% to 3 inches in diameter. The 
fruits are light green when young and the thick tender flesh is delicious when 
cooked like Summer Squash. Usually grown on trellis or fence. Pkt. 10 cts., 
Yoz. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., 1b. $1. 
Mammoth Summer Crookneck. Large, golden yellow fruits 16 to 18 inches 
long, 4% inches through, neck curved; warted. Edible in 55 days. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., 4b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Mammoth White Bush Sealloped. An early sort of bush habit. The fruits are 
uniformly large, pure white and of good quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4b. 
50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Table Queen (Acorn). Very popular for home- and market-garden. The small 
acorn-shaped fruits are 5 inches long and 4 inches through, ribbed and have very 
dark, green rind. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 14lb. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
SORRELL 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill . 
Seed sown during April in drills 12 inches apart and ¥ inch deep will be in condition for cutting about July. For early spring use, a sowing 
should be made in August. The roots are hardy and if not disturbed will remain for several years. 
Narrow-leaved. The long, slender bright green leaves are used for spring salads. Pkt. 10 cts., Woz. 15 cts., oz. 30 cts., 1b. $1, lb. $3.75. 
SWISS CHARD., or SPINACH BEET 

Squash, Boston Marrow 


One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
No matter how small the garden, a place should be reserved for this 
vegetable. The leaves grow quite high and when broken off and cooked 
like spinach are preferred by many to the latter. By using the outer 
leaves new ones will always form. Sow seed early in spring in rows 15 
inches apart and later thin out to 6 inches in the row. 
Large Ribbed, Dark Green. The large, smooth leaves are dark glossy 
green; stem and midribs broad, fleshy and clear white. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4|b. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
© The plants grow about 2 feet high, have large, 
Giant Lucullus. broad, green leaves, crumpled or curled, which 
are cooked like spinach. The stalks may be cooked and served similar 
to asparagus. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4lb. 60 cts., Ib. $2. 
TOBACCO 
One ounce will produce plants for one acre 

Seed may be sown under glass from February to April or in a sheltered 
bed outdoors after all danger from frost is over, usually late in May. 
When the plants are 5 to 8 inches high transplant to beds of good, rich 
soil, setting plants about 4 feet apart each way and cultivate frequently, 
as for corn. 
g aban Connecticut Seed-Leaf. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 40 cts., oz. 75 cts., Y4]b. 
Swiss Chard, Giant Lucullus $2.50. 
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