PEPPERS 
Packet, 10c; 4 0z., 35c; 1 0z., 65c; '4 lb., $2.00. Except those 
specially priced. 
Planting Instructions They thrive best in a warm, deep, fairly moist, 
fertile, sandy loam, although they are often grown commercially on moder- 
ately heavy soils. They should be started in hotbeds, in February or March, 
and not planted outside until the soil is warm and there is no danger of frost. 
Set the plants in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the row. 
SWEET VARIETIES 
Barteldes Ruby Giant A cross between the Ruby King and the Chinese 
Giant, having the good qualities of both. The peppers are of very large size 
and so sweet and mild that they can be eaten raw. The flesh is very thick 
and when ripe is of a deep red color; matures early. Days to maturity, 75. 
California Wonder This new introduction of sweet pepper has strong, 
thick walls which are crisp and juicy. Similar to the Chinese Giant, but 
considered superior because of the thick walls, and is larger. Fruits are 
about 4% inches long and 3% inches in diameter. Days to maturity, 76. 
Ruby King A remarkably mild and pleasant pepper of bright red color, 
growing 4 to 5 inches long, by about 3 inches through. The fruit is tapering 
or cone-shaped. Days to maturity, 70. 
Large Bell or Bull Nose 4 thick-set plant of light green color, branches 
short and stiff; fruit has four deep furrows and four corresponding ridges 
along the sides. Flesh is very thick with few seeds. Usually mildly flavored. 
Days to maturity, 60. 
Chinese Giant A late leafy variety, with square fruit of splendid shape 
for stuffing, of glossy-red color when ripe, very large, and of mild flavor. 
Days to maturity, 80. '% oz., 35c; 1 oz., 60c; '4 Ib., $1.80. 
Pepper Pimento very mild with thick heavy flesh and has a delicate 
flavor. The shape is very good, being of medium length and smooth. Deli- 
cious when used in salads or creamed like onions, Days to maturity, 75. 
“HOT” VARIETIES 
Long Red Cayenne Fruit is a brilliant coral red, conical, and from 2 
to 3 inches long and about 1 inch thick. Very hot to the taste. Days to ma- 
turity, 70. 
Small Red Chili Appearance very distinct from other kinds. Long taper- 
ing seed vessels, of very bright scarlet color when ripe, and always very 
hot. Days to maturity, 82. 

Chili. Fruit is very bright red, very hot. Used 
for making chili. Days to maturity, 84. 

California Wonder 

Large Red Chili 
Large Red Chili Larger than the small red ; PU MPKINS 

Packet, 10c. 
Planting Instructions They require the same general cul- 
ture as melons and squashes. The common practice it to plant 
) the seeds in the cornfield, either in hills or between the rows, 
after the last cultivation. 
Small Sug ar Most desirable variety for making pies. Small- 
Ib., 50c. 
igoz., 150) 1,)1b:,250c: 
50c. 
15c; % Ib., 55c. 

er than the field pumpkin, round, flattened, fine grained, sweet 
and very prolific. Days to maturity, 112 days. 1 oz., 15¢; Y% 
Connecticut Field The well known old Connecticut va- 
riety. Skin is of orange color, with deep orange flesh. Gen- 
erally grown for feeding dairy stock. Days to maturity, 120. 
Cheese A heavy yielder, and very good for a main crop va- 
riety. Flesh is pale yellow, tender, and of excellent quality. 
It is fine for pies. Days to maturity, 108. 1 0z., 10c; 14 Ib., 50c. 
Kentucky Field a large variety, hardy, late and very pro- 
lific. Fruit is rounded, flattened, with sweet yellow flesh. BEx- 
cellent for canning. Days to maturity, 120. 1 oz., 10c; VY, Ib., 
King of Mammoth or Genuine Mammoth The 
flesh and skin are of a bright, golden yellow. Notwithstanding 
its enormous size, it is one of the very best pie pumpkins ever 
grown, and a splendid keeper. Days to maturity, 120. 1 oz 
=) 
Cushaw or Crookneck sometimes called White Crook- 
neck Squash. Has a hard white or green striped shell, and 
sweet, solid, yellow flesh. It is a good pie pumpkin. Days to 
Small Sugar Pumpkin and Connecticut Field maturity, 115. 1 oz., 15¢; 14 Ib., 50c. 
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