Tomatoes Are Wholesome Whether Raw, Cooked or Canned 

SPINACH for Table Greens 
Thrives best in the richest soil you can give it. Plant 
seed in drills 12 to 15 inches apart, using plenty of seed, 
and cover about an inch deep, pressing soi! down firmly. 
For early spring, sow in August or September, covering the 
bed lightly during winter with litter which should be re- 
moved as soon as growing commences In spring. For sum- 
mer, sOW in spring as soon as ground can be worked, and 
thin to 3 inches apart in row; for a succession repeat every 
two weeks. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 8 to 12 lbs. for one acre 
Long-Standing Savoy. Very hardy, with leaves curled 
and wrinkled like a Savoy cabbage. One of the best for 
spring and fall sowing. Oz. 10c; 14]b. 30c; lb. $1.00 
Old Dominion. Blight resistant; for early fall sowing. 
Oz. 10c; lb. 30c; Jb. $1.00 
New Zealand Summer. Not a Spinach, but used as such. 
Grows 11% feet high and Is very prolific; does well im hot 
summer weather when ordinary Spinach cannot be had, 
and is therefore valuable for hot climates. Soak the seed 
in hot water before using. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; lb. 65c; Ib. $1.65 
SWISS CHARD. See Beet, page 23 
Good Garden TOMATOES 
Tomatoes thrive best on a Jight, warm, not over-rich soil. 
For early plants sow in the hotbed in drills 3 inches apart, 
four or five seeds to the inch, and cover lightly; or they may 
be started in the sunny window of a warm room. Trans- 
plant when 2 inches high into other hotbeds, or into boxes 
or single pots, and place in the frames; if potted, it is well 
to plunge the pots into the earth level with their tops. 
Avoid crowding the plants; 4 inches is as near as they should 
stand in the frames. Lift the sash on warm, sunny days, 
and two or three weeks before setting outside gradually 
harden by exposure to the night air. Set 3 feet apart each 
way in the open ground in June, as soon as danger from frost 
is past. For later use sow in the open ground in June, and 
transplant when large enough to handle. By traming the 
vines on trelJises or tying up to a stake the fruit will ripen 
better, be of better quality and of increased productiveness. 
One ounce will produce about 1200 plants 
Sparks’ Earliana. The earliest large Tomato in the 
world. It is not only remarkable for its earliness, but for 
its very large, uniform size, handsome shape, beautiful 
bright red color and wonderful productiveness. It Is 
smooth and solid, quite thick through and with solid 
center. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 60c; 14lb. $2.00; 1b. $7.00 
Bonny Best. Within one week as early as the famous 
Sparks’ Earliana. The fruits are uniformly larger, thicker 
through, more solid, and of finer quality. Both early 
and throughout the season the Tomatoes are uniformly of 
good size. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 60c; 14lb. $2.00; lb. $7.00 
Pritchard Scarlet Topper. A development of the U. S. 
Dept. of Agriculture, much in favor as a canning sort. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 60c; 141b. $2.00; 1b. $7.00 
Marglobe. Developed by the Bureau of Plant ‘Industry, 
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. An extremely heavy cropper, 
with large, smooth, meaty red fruits free from cracks. 
Rust and wilt resistant. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 50c; Ylb. $2.00; Ib. $7.00 
Dwarf Champion. The plants grow stiff and upright, 
with thick-jomnted stems and foliage unlike most others, 
of an unusually dark green color. The frutt is medium in 
size; pink in color. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 70c; %4lb. $2.25; Ib. $7.50 
Rutgers. Medium to large fruits. Globe-shaped, very 
firm, deep red and attractive. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 60c; 141b. $2.00; lb. $7.00 
Stone. This Tomato has "already obtained great favor 
with canners and market gardeners everywhere, Its 
solidity and carrying qualities are remarkable. It is red 
in color, perfectly smooth and thicker from stem to blos- 
som end than most varieties, making it very handsome 
and salable. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 60c; 14lb. $2.00; lb. $7.00 
Ponderosa. No other Tomato approaches this for size, 
weight, and solidity. The vines are strong and vigorous, 
and easily carry their enormous weight of fruit. Its color 
is of a dark rich crimson; flesh solid. 
Pkt. 15¢; 0z. 85c; 14lb. $3.00; lb. $9.00 


Jubilee. Large smooth globe-shaped fruit with deep thick 
orange flesh and small seed cavities. Vigorous vines 
which can be staked. Pkt. 20c; oz. $1.00; 14lb. $3.50 
Oxheart. Extremely large, late, pink-fruited Tomato 
A novelty im size and shape. 
Pkt. 20c; oz. $1. 25; Mlb. $4.25; lb. $16.00 
Golden Queen. Large, smooth, attractive bright yellow 
Pkt. 15c; 0z. 80c; 14lb. $2.75 
Yellow Plum. Fruit plum-shaped, clear deep yellow color 
and fine flavored; much esteemed for preserves. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 75c; 14lb. $2.50 
Strawberry, or Husk Tomato. This, unlike other va- 
rieties, grows In a husk or pod, and may be kept all win- 
ter 1f the husks are not removed. Pkt. 15c; 0z. $1.00 
Italiam Canner (Red Plum, Large). Oval variety 3 inches 
long; firm flesh, few seeds. Pkt. 20c; 0z. 90c; 14lb. $3.50 
TABLE TURNIPS 
The old adage: ‘‘Sow Turnips the 25th of July, wet or 
dry,’”’ still holds good for the main crop, but excellent re- 
sults are often obtained from seed planted early in August. 
New land plowed the previous spring is good; harrow thor- 
oughly and dress liberably with _first- class commercial 
fertilizer. Sow broadcast and rake it in. For summer use, 
sow early, flat varieties as soon as ground can be worked in 
spring, in drills 15 inches apart; cover lightly and thin to 
6 inches apart in the rows. Don’t use fresh manure, as It 
makes the roots rough and useless. 
One ounce will sow 10 square rods; 1 lb. for one acre 
All varieties, 10c per pkt. 
Sweet Yellow Globe. One of the very best for table and 
feeding. Globe-shaped, large, smooth, and handsome; 
pale yellow. Flesh hard and firm, mild and sweet. Keeps 
well. Oz. 15¢; I/Alb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
Early White Flat Strap-Leaf. Popular early market 
variety of good size and quick growth. Flesh white, 
sweet and tender; good for early spring planting. 
Oz. 15c; 14lb. 30c; 1b. $1.00 
Early Purple-Top Strap-Leaf. More generally culti- 
vated than the other flat varieties, as it is a quick grower 
and attains a much larger size; valuable for spring and 
fall planting. Flesh and skin white, skin changing to 
purple above ground; very compact and fine. 
Oz. 15c; 14lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
Purple-Top Globe. Large, globe-shaped roots of good 
quality; productive and handsome. Tender white flesh; 
skin white and purple. Good for table or feeding stock. 
Oz. 15c; Mlb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
White Egg. Large, smooth, egg- “shaped root; pure white, 
solid, juicy, and mild. Grows quickly and keeps well. 
One of the best. Oz. 15c; lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 
Swede Turnips 
Also known as Rutabaga, Russian, French, and Rock 
Turnips. Sow from the middle of June until the middle of 
July in drills 2 feet apart, and thin liberally. Cultivate 
thoroughly. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; 1 lb. for one acre 
Sweet White Rock. One of the very best of Swedish sorts; 
commands a good price. Good size and shape. Smooth, 
clear white; hard and brittle, but cooking tender and 
sweet. As a winter or spring Turnip, it has no superior 
and few equals. Keeps very late. 
Oz. 20c; Wlb. 50c; Ib. $1.25 
Improved American FPurple-Top Swede. A strain of 
yellow Rutabaga of American origin, with smaller top 
and shorter neck than English varieties. Oblong, with 
short tap root. While growing large on strong, newly cul- 
tivated land, they remain solid and fine grained. Flesh 
deep yellow; skin yellow, purple above ground. Quality 
and flavor sweet and mild, and like the other Swedes, 
keeping until late spring. Oz. 15c; I4lb. 30c; lb. $1.00 

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