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STONE MOUNTAIN 
Sometimes known as “‘Dixie Belle." This variety combines extra large size 
with earliness. It is nearly round in shape, flesh deep red and unexcelled for 
sweetness. Although first introduced in the South it is also one of the best 
varieties for the North. : 
It does not carry more than one half the seed as compared with other varie- 
ties. Color of seed, white. 
WONDER 
Large, dark green, oblong fruits. Flesh rich red, sweet and fine textured. Not 
recommended for shipping, as the rind is tender. This comparatively new, 
large oblong variety is recommended for home and nearby markets. 85 days. 
CITRON—Preserving 
For preserves and candied fruit. Produces an abundance of round, green 
fruits, striped and marbled with light green. Flesh is white, firm and solid. 
Seeds red. Not good to eat in the raw state. 
MUSHROOM 
CULTURE. Complete, cultural directions will accompany each brick. 
Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn 
By a newly discovered process of selection and grafting, the spawn is scien- 
tifically propagated so that large, vigorous and fine flavored mushrooms are 
reproduced. Earlier, more productive and a marked improvement on the 
wild spawn, either French or English. 
MUSTARD 
A packet will sow 50 feet of row, an ounce 200 feet. 
CULTURE. This quick growing plant is raised chiefly for greens which are f ully as healthful and 
nourishing as spinach. Seed may be sown as early in the spring as the ground will permit, in rows 
18 inches apart, covering 4 inch deep. Thin to 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows, water freely. Mus- 
tard runs to seed quickly so that successive plantings are necessary for a continuous supply. 
Southern Giant Curled 
Popular in the South because of its vigorous growth, hardiness and good 
quality. Plants are upright growing, about 2 feet tall; leaves are large, light 
green tinged with yellow and much crimped and frilled at the edges. 
OKRA OR GUMBO 
A packet will sow 15 feet of row, ‘an ounce 50 feet. 
Used for thickening and flavoring soup, also in catsup and other relishes. It is also used as a 
vegetable and is commonly grown in the south where it is very popular. The pods should be picked 
before the seeds are developed and are at their best when 1 to 3 inches long. 
CULTURE. Sow in the open when the ground is thoroughly warmed, in this latitude about June 
ist, 4 or 5 seeds to the foot, in rows 2}4 feet apart. Thin to about 15 inches apart and keep thor- 
oughly cultivated. , 
Perkins Mammoth Long Pod | 
This prolific and early variety is used almost exclusively by soup canners. 
Pods are 4 to 5 inches long, slightly corrugated, deep green color and of fine 
quality. 
