Vegetables 
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF VEGETABLE SEEDS MAY 
BE ADVANTAGEOUSLY STARTED EARLY IN FLATS 
OR COLDFRAMES. 
TOMATOES 
“We have seeds of many varieties of tomatoes but 
we commend to you those listed below which we 
consider the best. 
VALIANT (early), STOKESDALE, MASTER MARGLOBE, 
RUTGERS, JUBILEE. These are the aristocrats 
of the tomato family. Seed of any of the 
above: Pkt., 15¢; % oz. 45¢; Oz. 85¢; except 
Jubilee, which is Pkt. 15¢; \% oz., 504; 
% oz. 85¢. 
BURPEE HYBRID. Pkt. (30 seeds), 35¢; 3 Pkts. 
$1.00. 
FORDHOOK HYBRID. Pkt (30 seeds), 25¢; 3 Pkts. 
$1.00. 
fates EARLY HYBRID (30 seeds), 35¢; 3 Pkts. 
IF 00: 
PEPPERS 
Usually a few plants are sufficient for the 
home garden and it is easier to buy plants. 
We will have pepper plants in abundance this 
year to take care of your needs. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER, RUBY KING, WORLDBEATER, 
PIMIENTO and many other varieties of seed 
in stock. Pkt. 15¢. 
BROCCOLI 
We will have broccoli plants at the proper 
planting time. One dozen is usually sufficient 
for the average family unless it is used for 
freezing. 
CALABRESE or GREEN SPROUTING. (85 days). 
Easily started from seed indoors or in the 
cold frame. Plants may be set in open ground 
as soon as weather permits. Pkt., 15¢; % oz. 
40¢; Oz. 75¢. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Plants of this variety will be available in 
spring. 
SNOWBALL. (82 days). In this section the 
Snowball type is preferred over all others. 
Beautiful, well-rounded, compact, pure white 
heads. Sow seeds indoors or under glass 30 to 
40 days before time to set out plants. Pkt., 
25 tei 4mOze 2 D0; HOZ4 S25 002 
CABBAGE 
For the home garden it is often easier to buy 
plants for early cabbage. We will have plants 
of Jersey Wakefield, Golden Acre, Savoy and 
Red Rock. A packet of the late variety planted 
in the garden when the ground is warm will 
provide plenty of plants for fall. 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. (65 days). Very 
early pointed heads. Fine early variety of 
highest quality and especially good for the 
home garden. Crisp, tender and delicious. 
Bist Oe ee oz 2G sl OZ ae 40 Ok 
GOLDEN ACRE. (64 days). The earliest cabbage. 
Round, medium sized heads, very firm and 
unatorm,.. Pkt., -1l0¢;~% 02. ©35.¢;°.0z;5 .60¢: 
PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH (LATE). The best of all 
the late varieties. Pkt. 10¢; % oz. 30¢; 
Oz. 55¢. 
EGGPLANT 
Since a few plants produce sufficient fruit 
for the average family, we suggest buying 
plants. If seeds are used, they must be 
started early indoors because of the long 
season required. 
BLACK BEAUTY or NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE 
are both excellent varieties. Pkt. 15¢; 
% oz. 50¢; Oz. 95¢. 
SEED STARTING ESSENTIALS 
FLATS. Wood flats made of good quality white 
pine el 2x2 22x. oun. vaso each. Smallesize 
most desirable for seed starting. 6 x 12 x 3. 
15¢ each. Cypress flats, sturdy and long last- 
Te REAL oe Si Oe X Ue Oleg aise Gta 75¢ each. 
VITA BANDS. Square bands used instead of pots 
for growing individual plants in wooden flats 
or for transplanting seedlings. Package of 
309-2” bands — 35¢.,100 bands. :- $1.00. 
OSMO POTS. No need to remove seedlings from 
these pots for planting. Plant pot and all. 
Two inches square, bottomless and nutrient 
treated.Pkg. of 20 - 35¢. 100 bands - $1.00 
SUB-IRRIGATOR LININGS. These liners for flats 
prevent leakage of water and hold the moisture 
so that it can be taken up by the plants. 
Sub-irrigation properly used increases germ- 
ination up to 50% and the rate of plant growth 
about 25%. Liners for 12 x 22” flats - each 
LO ¢elanersmtora 12x46. flats - each 5¢ 
RUBBER SPRAY BULBS. Has many uses around the 
home and is ideal for watering seedlings, 
plants and flowers. Heavy rubber with a small 
perforated brass cap. New model has intake 
valve for easy filling. 8-oz. size $1.00; 
12-oz. $1.50 
Flowers 
FLOWER SEEDS TO BE STARTED INDOORS FOR EARLY 
SUMMER BLOOM AND COLOR. 
PETUNIAS 
For masses of flowers all summer long, nothing 
will equal a bed of petunias. Especially satis- 
factory because no insect bothers this plant. 
They should be started indoors in March or in 
the cold frame in April. The best medium for 
germinating petunia seeds indoors is sphagnum 
moss or Vermiculite (Mica-Gro). 
BURPEE'S ALLDOUBLE PETUNIAS 
ROSE MARIE. Clear rose-pink veined deeper 
rose towards the center. Flowers 3 in. across. 
Long stems, delightfully alldouble flowers. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) $1.00; 2 Pkts: $1.85. 
AMERICA. Early blooming rose-pink petunia 
which flowers profusely till frost. Blooms 
2 in. across and cover the dwarf compact 
plants which grow 1 ft. tall with a spread 
of 18 in. Pkt. (100 seeds) 50¢; 2 Pkts. 90¢. 
MRS. DWIGHT EISENHOWER. Exquisite double 
flowers, 3 in. diameter, with broad outer 
petals of soft mid-salmon, the smaller ruffled 
center lightly veined a deeper salmon shade. 
Plant 16 in. high. Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.00; 
2: Pkt’. $3015%, 
COLOSSAL SHADES OF ROSE. Largest alldouble 
petunia with many flowers growing over 5 in. 
across, varying in form. Colors range from 
salmony pink through rose-pink to deep, rich 
rosy mauve. Grow 20 in. high. Pkt. (100 seeds) 
SISO0S = 2S Pktis) Saar 
DWARF COMPACT BEDDING VARIETIES 
These grow about one foot tall and are of 
compact habit, particularly suited for bedding 
and borders. 
ALDERMAN. Dark violet-blue with darker throat 
of velvety appearance. Pkts. 10¢; 1/8 oz. 40¢. 
CHEERFUL. Salmon-pink. One of the newer 
varieties that will add sparkle and loveli- 
ness to any garden. Pkt. 25¢; 1/16 oz. $1.00. 
ELK’S PURPLE. A velvety black-purple. The 
flowers are large and profuse. Pkt. 25¢; 
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FLAMING VELVET. Beautiful shade of deep, 
velvety mahogany red. Rich and luminous 
coloring.aP kter lio¢ re liel Oo zimea Olen 
SNOWSTORM. Glistening white, shadowing yellow 
in the throat.. Large flowers. Pkt. 15¢; 
RADIANCE. Glowing cerise-rose with brown 
veined golden yellow throat. Pkt. 25¢; 1/16 
oz. 60¢. 
SOMETHING NEW— 
PINK SENSATION PETUNIA 
Plants of this new, true first genera- 
tion hybrid are completely covered with 
rose bengal flowers, 3 in. across. More 
familiarly described as light rose- pink 
with deeper pink veining. Long stemmed. 
Pkt. (100 seeds) 50¢; 250 seeds $1.00. 

ZINNIAS 
When making plans for your garden, save plenty 
of space for the new Luther Burbank Zinnias. 
_ They come in all the lovely, delicate pastel or 
art shades as well as many two and three color 
combinations. Even the combinations are all in 
soft, light colors. Plants grow 3 to 4 feet 
tall, well branched to provide abundant cut- 
ting. The flowers are 5 to 5% inches across and, 
the petals curl under at the ends giving an 
unusual effect. Pkt. 200 seeds 25¢; 2 Pkts. 45¢; 
1000 seeds $1.00 
GROWING MEDIUMS 
STERILIZED POTTING SOIL. This soil was treated 
last summer with Chloropicrin to kill all 
weed seeds. Then thoroughly mixed with proper 
proportions of sand and Hyper Humus to make 
the right consistency for seed flats. 
VERMICULITE or MICA-GRO. One of the best medi- 
ums for seedlings and cuttings. Treated with 
nutrients, it stimulates strong root growth. 
Holds moisture and speeds germination. Clean 
and easy to handle. = 
B-3 - fine ground. 2 qt. bag - 50¢. Large bag 
of approximately 2 cu. feet, $1.85. B-1l - coarse 
for drainage. Prices sameas for B-3 
SAND. This is bank sand and not beach sand, 
since the latter has too much salt for grow- 
ing plants. 25 lbs." 50¢-- 100 1b. $1750 
PEAT MOSS. An excellent organic ammendment 
to any good soil mixture. May be used for 
starting tuberous begonias, potting soil, or 
seedlings. Small 2 Qt. bag - 25¢ - 4 Peck 
carton - $1.50; One-man bale - $3.75 - 
Standard large bale $5.00. 
HYPER HUMUS “Black gold” it is often called 
and is one of the finest soil amendments we 
know of. Will break up heavy soils or bind 
sandy loans. Bu. basket $1.00 - 2 Bu. $1.95. 
SNAPDRAGONS 
If you use seed of the rust-resistant strains-- 
the beautiful flowers and shiny foliage will 
furnish an unlimited source of pleasure all 
summer. They must be started indoors early 
but are one of the easiest seedlings to grow 
indoors because they are what is sometimes 
termed a cool weather plant. After setting 
in the garden, keep them “pinched” until they 
have formed good, bushy plants and from then 
on, they will afford a riot of color and 
plenty of “picking”. 
BURPEE’S NEW DOUBLE SNAPDRAGON. The first 
giant, all double snapdragon ever grown from 
seed. Flowers are of unusual size and lovely 
color. Canary yellow suffused with soft rose- 
pink. Plants grow about 28 in. tall with many 
lateral branches. Unsurpassed for cutting. 
Pkt. 35¢; 3 Pkts. $1.00. 
BURPEE’S FLORADALE DOUBLE. (New for 1948). 
Flower formation similar to the Burpee Double 
but several shades lighter in color - a clear, 
soft Dresden yellow. Wonderful for cutting and 
garden use. A novelty of exceptional merit. 
M@ ft. tall. Pkt. 50¢; 3 Pkts. °$1.25; 
BURPEE’S TETRA SNAPDRAGON. Giant ruffled 
flowers of all the snapdragon shades. Plants 
are base branching so that long stemmed flowers 
are assured for cutting. The ruffled edges 
make these flowers distinctive and unusual. 
Pkt. 25¢: 2 Pkts. 45¢. 
TALL GIANT, RUST RESISTANT VARIETIES. Sur- 
pass all standard types for magnificence 
of flower spikes. Grow 2 to 3 ft. tall, pro- 
ducing graceful spikes covered with large 
blossoms. Invaluable for cutting. 
Copper Shades. Shades of copper and bronze. 
Loveliness. Pure soft rose-pink. 
Red Cross. Deep crimson with white throat. 
Snow Giant. Snowy white. 
Yellow Giant. Canary-yellow. 
Separate colors: Pkt. 25¢; 1/16 oz. 60¢. 
All colors mixed: Pkt. 20¢; 1/8 oz. 70¢. 
SALVIA 
SALVIA OR SCARLET SAGE. The most bril- 
liant of the bedding plants. Mixed with a 
pure white flower, this gives a sparkle to 
the garden that is striking indeed. 
BONFIRE. Bright scarlet-red flowers. Grow 
24t. tall. Pkte 25¢s0 Smozemaoes 
SKY ROCKET. Massive scarlet spikes cover 
dwarf, compact plants. Early flowering 10 in. 
Pkt. -25¢3 9/8) ozo le 00 
SPLENDENS. Tallest growing and largest 
flowered. Rich scarlet blooms 2% to 3 ft. 
tall. Pkt. 15¢; 1/8 oz. 60¢. 
STOCKS 
Large double-flowered spikes which are spicy 
and fragrant. A’ wide range of soft, lovely 
colors. Must be started indoors since they 
take a long season. 
GIANT IMPERIAL or IMPROVED BISMARCK STOCKS. 
Separate or mixed colors. Pkt. 15¢;1/8 oz. 60¢. 
DWARF TEN WEEKS STOCKS. Separate or mixed 
colors. Pkt. 10¢; 1/8 oz. S0¢e 
VERBENA 
Colorful dwarf plants, ideal for edgings, 
ground cover, rock gardens, porch boxes and 
cutting. Giant-flowered. 
Separate colored or mixed. Pkt. 15¢; 1/8 oz. 
50¢. 
CUTHBERTSON SWEET PEAS 
This year we have seeds of the famous Cuth- 
‘bertson Sweet Peas in quantity. Reports from 
those who planted them last year would in- 
dicate they are as wonderful as heralded by 
their originators. Try some this spring. The 
proverbial time for planting is March 17th. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4%roz. 75¢; Oz. $1.25. 
HORMONE AND VITAMIN PLANT AIDS 
ROOTONE. Root-forming stimulant for treating 
cuttings. No elaborate charts to follow, just 
dip and plant. 4% oz. 25¢; 2-oz. jar $1.00. 
SEMESAN. Seed disinfectant and plant stim- 
ulant. Important for control of damping off 
of seedlings. 1/3 oz. 10¢3 2 GzigsaQee 
ARASAN. The new DePont organic seed disin- 
fectant and protectant. Prevents seed decay 
caused by fungi and bacteria. l-oz. 16¢. 
Especially good for vegetable seeds. 
SPERGON. A seed-treating material for killing 
harmful fungi thereby allowing the seed to 
germinate naturally and produce healthy and 
vigorous seedlings. l-oz. 25¢; 5-oz. $1.00. 
NUTRIENTS 
HYPONEX. A clean, odorless and soluble powder. 
Provides complete nourishment for vegetables 
and flowering plants and an especially fine 
material for young seedlings. l-oz. 10¢; 
3-02. 25¢; Voz, S0¢ lal be eae 
TAKE-HOLD. A concentrated soluble fertilizer 
popular with many commercial growers. We have 
used hundreds of pounds of Take-Hold in our 
own greenhouse and know it is good. \%-lb. 
25¢; 1-lb. 60¢. 

