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TAKE PRIDE IN GATHERING YOUR OWN VEGETABLES — 
Nicholson's Okra 
(Gombo) 
259—-LOUISIANA GREEN VELVET SPINELESS. 
This new Okra was given the All-American 
Award in 1941. Excellent for home garden and 
canning as it retains its color and shape throcgh 
the process of canning. We recommend this new 
variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 30c; lb., 85c, 
postpaid. 
255—DWARF GREEN LONG POD. Very early 
Parsley 
(Perejil) 
Parsley for flavoring and garnishing. It is 
strong in Vitamin A. 
Soak seeds for several hours previous to 
sowing, in warm water, which will facilitate 
germination. Sow in border or frame. Thin rows 
to 8 inches each way. One ounce of seed to 
150 feet of drill. 
and productive. Pkt., Sc; 02., 10c; 1/4 lb., 30c; 
lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
258—TALL LONG GREEN. Pods are dark 
green and stalks tall. Pkts., 5c; 0z., 10c; 1% lb., 
30c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. 
260—CLEMSON SPINELESS—New variety. 
Pods usually 6 to 7 inches long, practically 
free from spines. Remains tender, longer than 
most other kinds. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c; 1% Ib., 30c; 
lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. 
257—PERKINS’ LONG POD. A very prolific 
variety, pods intense green in color and of 
unusual length, very slim and do not get hard 
as other Okra. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 30c; 
lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3.50. postpaid. 

351—DOUBLE CURLED. Standard variety, 
curled leaves; finest quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c¢; 
Vy lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. 
352--PLAIN OR SINGLE. Flat dark green 
leaves and good for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; % lb., 40c; Ib., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50, post- 
paid. 

353—PARSNIPS _ 

TABLE OF FOOD VALUES 

VITAMIN AND MINERAL VALUES IN 2 CUP SERVINGS (3.5 OZ.) 

256—WHITE VELVET. Pods large, white, very 




smooth. This distinct and beautiful sort origi- VEGETABLES VITAMINS MINERALS 
nated in Georgia. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% lb., 30¢; International and Sherman Units Milligrams 
lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. ALE. Base et Gee pas Cee B, C G “Calcium! ne lromaes lean 
ers 3 Asparagus 700 70 700 40 .021 1.0 
| Beans, Green 1000 25 300 x0) a 40 ee 1.16 
Beets 35 — 100 50 028 0.85 
Beet greens 12,000 — 1000 150 .094 3.24 
Broccoli 9000 37 1400 LS .140 1.37 
Brussels Sprouts 200 60 1500 aa .027 ale ys 
Cabbage 100 25 1200 20 .046 0.43 
Carrots 2100 20 100 20 .045 0.64 
Cauliflower 30 50 1500 35 .022 0.94 _ 
Celery, Bleached 10 10 100 —- .051 0.22 
Celery, Green 1000 10 100 10 .078 0.62 
Chard 9000 — 750 30 100 3.09 
Collards 7000 50 800 100 .202 1.66 
Corn, White 50 45 200 — .004 0.27 
Corn, Yellow 500 45 200 20 .006 0.47 
Cucumber 20 ES 200 v .006 0.33 
Eggplant 35 1S) 200 10 .006 0.25 
Endive 15,000 28 400 40 .029 1-56 
Kale 20,000 50 2500 200 181 2.94 
Lettuce, head 100 25 250 is, .017 0.50 
Lettuce, loose-leafed 4000 25 250 Ths) .069 y5 
256——_WHITE ears OKRA Lima beans, Green 500 115 600 100 .028 2.40 
Mustard greens 13,000 45 2500 375 221 0.50 
Parsnips Onion ae 25 275 28 041 0.48 
Sow the seed in Soy ene one-half of an Bates lin AMO BUE acl pale Lit = a eseiets PEER Bane 2 eas 
inch deep, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. One Peppers 9000 10 2500 40 012 0.40 
ounce of seed for 200 feet of row; five pounds Potatoes, Sweet 3500 30 400 30 20 0.77 
thace<s Knire SUGAR or HOLLOW CROWN. Potatoes, White 30 40 250 > .013 1.02 
Tue younger endian rors are ine for able use, | 7 Spinach 1a) 25.000] ei 4050 NTS0000RS ZS 
Ib., $1.50, postpaid. Squash, Summer 1000 15 — 5 18 0.35 
= Squash, Winter 4000 15 100 25 18 0.55 
Salisty (Oyster Plant) Tomato 1000 25 450 15 "007 0.40 
A very desirable root vegetable. The flavor Turnip 20 12 600 mie Te -056 0.52 
is very much like oysters. The roots will grow 
until frost, and may then be left in the ground 
until ready for use. One ounce of seed will 
sow 100 feet of row. 
393—MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Good 
for both market and home garden. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 40c; 4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00, postpaid. 

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EAT YOUR REQUIREMENTS = 
Like other foods vegetables too have = 
= their vitamin values. Eat those most rich 
= in vitamins you need. The Table of Food 
= Values on this page will prove very 
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Children under 4 

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These two charts appeared in October, 1942, issue of ‘House and Garden” Magazine. 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. — 14+ DALLAS, TEXAS 
