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SALSIFY 
Light, rich soil best and it must be 
stirred to a considerable depth. Sow 
in rows 18” apart. Cover seeds firmly 
with 1" of fine soil and thin plants 
later to 2” to 3” apart in the row. 
Cailtivate the same as parsnips or car- 
rots. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island—A palat- 
able and nutritious vegetable when 
cooked. Flavor is remarkably similar 
to oysters. 120 days. 
SPINACH 
Plant seed in very rich soil in rows 
spaced 14” to 18” apart. Keep plants 
thinned out from 3” to 6” apart in the 
row. (Seed may also be sown broad- 
cast.) The main crop is sown in fall 
for winter use and in spring for early 
use. 

Bloomsdale Savoy, Long Standing — A 
few days later than regular Bloomsdale 
Savoy. Holds from 12 to 14 days long- 
er. 42 days. 
Improved or Giant Nobel—Large, vig- 
orous, spreading plant, slow to form 
seed stalks. Heavy yielder. Large, 
thick, smooth, deep green leaves. 45 
days. 
New Zealand— Thrives in dry, hot 
weather. Can be picked repeatedly all 
season. Not a true spinach but similar 
when cooked. 70 days. 
Viroflay — Very large, broad thick 
leaves, slightly crumpled. Old standard 
variety suitable for spring or fall sow- 
ing. Good for canning. 46 days. 
SQUASH 
Very sensitive to cold so delay plant- 
ing until warm weather. Follow same 
care in planting and culture as for 
cucumbers and melons. Plant summer 
varieties 6 or 8 seeds in hills 3’ to 4’ 
apart each way and winter squash 8’ 
apart. Plants bear longer if squash is 
picked off as soon as it is ready for use. 
Cocozelle (Bush) —Also called Italian 
Vegetable Marrow. Oblong shaped. 
Dark green with light green flesh of 
very delicate flavor. 60 days. 
Early Prolific Straightneck — Earlier, 
smaller, and more productive than 
Giant Summer Straightneck, and more 
uniform. Brilliant yellow. Fine for 
home or market. 50 days. 
Early Summer Crookneck — Fruits 
curved at neck, weigh 3-lb., light yel- 
low, moderately warted. 53 to 55 days. 
Early White Bush Scallop — Fruits 
greenish when young, become white at 
maturity. 3-in. long, 712 to 8'-in. 
wide. 53 days. 
Ss 
Hubbard—Most widely grown of any 
winter squash. Round, warted, dark 
green with thick yellow flesh. Weight 
12 to 14 Ibs. Excellent flavor, 100 days. 
Table Queen or Des Moines — Acorn- 
shaped, green, deeply furrowed; flesh 
rich yellow, dry, mealy, delicious. Con- 
venient size for serving. 100 days. 
Zucchini—Straight, cylindrical fruits, 
3 to 4 lb., 4 to 5-in. through, 10 to 
14-in. long. Mottled and striped green- 
creamy-gray. Delicate flavored flesh. 
Bush type. 60 days. 
SWISS CHARD 
Plant and cultivate like beet except 
that Swiss Chard should be thinned to 
8” or 10” apart. 
Lucullus — Most popular Chard. Up- 
right in growth, with yellowish-green 
curled, crumpled leaves. Thick, broad 
and light green stems. 50 to 60 days. 
TOMATOES 
Light, warm and not over-rich soil is 
best and success of crop depends main- 
ly on securing a fast, strong and un- 
checked growth during the early part 
of the season. For early crops sow in 
hotbeds. Set out plants when all dan- 
ger of frost is past, but first harden off 
the plants by gradually exposing them 
to the night air and by the withdrawal 
of water until the wood becomes hard 
and the leaves thick cnd a dark green 
in color. Transplant carefully and cul- 
tivate well as long as vines will permit. 
A second seed planting made later 
produces plants that begin to bear in 
midsummer and continue until early 
frost. 
Dwarf Champion — Desirable where 
space is limited. Plant dwarf tree type, 
dark green leaves. Fruits medium, 
smooth, solid, pink, globular. 86 days. 
Grothen’s Red Globe — Wilt resistant. 
Deep red with no yellow about stem 
end. Popular for shipping. 73 days. 
Improved Stone — Medium late. De- 
servedly popular with canners and mar- 
ket gardeners. Ripens evenly and is 
uniform. Fruits large, flattened, but 
deep. Smooth, attractive, scarlet-red, 
of fine flavor. 86 days. 
Jubilee—Bright orange with few seeds. 
Good for slicing or juice. Rich in vita- 
min content. 72 days. 

Early White Bush Scallop 
June Pink—Earliest of pink fruited va- 
rieties, heavy bearer, Vine open, spread- 
ing, rather short. Fruits medium size, 
flattened, smooth, purplish-pink. 69 
days. 
Marglobe — Moderately productive, 
with heavy foliage. Vigorous and re- 
sistant to wilt and rust. Fruits medium 
large, nearly round, smooth, and solid. 
Deep scarlet-red. 77 days. 
Oxheart—Open, spreading, moderately 
productive vine. Fruits extremely large, 
somewhat rough, heart-shaped and 
pink. Solid, mild-flavored. 90 days. 
Pan America, New Wilt-Resistant — 
Newly developed by the U. S. Dept. of 
Agriculture. Deep scarlet, heavy and 
firm. Evenly shaped. Resistant to Fu- 
sarium wilt; nailhead rust. 75 days. 
Ponderosa—One of the largest varie- 
ties. Spreading large vines. Solid, fine 
flavored, pink, with small seed cells. 
Somewhat rough and flat. Have a ten- 
dency to crack. Late variety. 88 days. 
Pritchard—A cross between Marglobe 
and Cooper’s Special, developed by 
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Large, 
solid, smooth, round fruit, with thick 
walls. Rather light scarlet. 73 days. 
Rutgers—Second early variety. Large, 
thick stems, vigorous foliage. Fruits 
similar to Marglobe but flatter at stem 
end. Bright red, with thick walls. Red, 
firm flesh, low acidity. 72 days. 
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There is no substitute for 
GARDEN FRESH VEGETABLES 
Garden vegetables begin to undergo a profound change 
almost as soon as they‘re picked. In just a few short 
hours, inevitable natural processes alter their flavor, 
their texture, their vitamin content. 
Anyone who has ever enjoyed good sweet corn fresh 
from the garden knows what a tremendous difference 
these changes make. The difference in health-giving 
qualities is equally great. 
Yes, Nature offers rich rewards to the home gardener! 
So-called ‘fresh’ vegetables from the market just 
can’t compare with the true garden fresh kind. 
Which kind will you have, this year? 

