
Above is a partial view of our greenhouse where germination tests are made. Each bench is specially 
equipped with heat to suit any variety of seed planted. Some seeds need more heat than others, so we sow 
them according to the heat supply that is available from beneath the benches. We prefer to use this method 
after experimenting for several years, as It is possible for us to determine the vitality of any seed by using 
this method. It is much easier to use the 
machine method but we prefer to put 
extra work on this important “testing of 
seeds.”’ 300 or 400 seeds are used, accord- 
ing to variety. The benches are made up 
of 1 inch of stable manure on the bottom 
or base, to attract and hold heat, then 2 
inches of virgin soil is used, rather rough, 
and finally 1 inch of sieved soil. A key or 
check is used for each variety of seed 
planted. The key must be one that has 
been tested and proved to be 80%. Abbott 
Jr. is experienced and is responsible for all 
germination tests. 






















Green Italian Broccoli 
(Calabrese) 
The variety we offer is the sprout- 
Ing type, growing, In most cases, 
about 3 feet. 
The plant has a sort of branching 
habit. As soon as a sprout is cut from 
a branch, another immediately forms 
and matures very quickly. 
The strain that we are offering Is 
the dark green, robust type, 
and we have succeeded in 
keeping our stock true. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 
1/A1b. $1.75; lb. $6; 10 Ibs. 
$55. 

Green Italian Broccoli 
