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SPINACH—Cont. from Page 48 
NEW ZEALAND—Produces tender green tips 
throughout the summer. It is not a true spinach 
but is prepared for eating in the same way. 
When the tips are cut new ones will grow im- 
mediately. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; Y Ib. $1.00; lb. $4.50. 
PRICKLY SEEDED or FALL—A hardy variety 
adapted for fall planting, but is also very sat- 
isfactory for spring planting in the home gar- 
den. The thick, dark green leaves are large 
and rounded. 
Pkt. 10c¢; oz. 20c; Y% Ib. 50c; lb. $1.25: 
SQUASH 
Plant summer squash in the spring as soon as 
the soil is warm; the bush varieties in hills 4 
feet apart and the runnino sorts about 8 feet 
each way. 
Plant winter squashes late and leave them on 
the vine until fully matured. They may be 
stored for winter use. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP—A very early 
variety, with flat, creamy white scalloped 
squashes, 4 to 6 inches in diameter. The vine 
is bush in habit and rather dwarf. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y4 lb. 75c; lb. $1.75. 
BENNING’S BUSH SCALLOP — An improved 
bush squash which has become very popular 
in California. Fruits are about the size of the 
well-known scallop squash but are a green . 
tinted color when young. : 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ¥4 lb. 75c; lb. $1.75. 
ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW (Long White) 
—Skin greenish yellow; flesh white, soft and 
tich flavor. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; lb. $2.50. 
FOOTLONG (Long Zucchini)—Cylindrical fruits 
of Italian Marrow type which grow to a foot 
long within two or three days after they are 
formed, and are deliciously tender when picked 
that size. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; Y lb. $1.50; Ib. $3.50. 
HALLAWELL’S STRAIGHTNECK BUSH — The 
fruits are bright lemon yellow; warted, with 
straight necks for easy packing. It is prolific 
and under favorable conditions will be ready 
for picking in 50 days from planting. 
Pkt. 15e; Y2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; lb. $2.50. 
IMPROVED GRAY ZUCCHINI — A delicate 
green color at the edible stage. Very early and 
most prolific. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $3.50. 
TABLE QUEEN (Danish)—Cut in halves and 
baked this is a very tasty squash. It weighs 
about 1% pounds, is dark green outside with 
rich yellow flesh of delicious flavor, and ma- 
tures early. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; “% lb. 75¢; Ib. $1.75. 
WINTER VARIETIES 
BANANA—A wonderful yielder 
and good keeper, 2 to 3 feet long, 
with a tough whitish green shell 
and tasty meat. Fine for winter. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y%4 lb. 75c; 
Ib. $2.25. 
GOLDEN DELICIOUS — One of 
the best table varieties. Also 
used for canning. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
HUBBARD—The best known win- 
ter sort; of superior quality; large 
size. Fruit heavily warted, dark 
green in color with orange flesh. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; Y% lb $1.00; 
lb. $2.50. 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
ITALIAN MARROW, ZUCCHINI 
(Dark Green Strain)—The popular 
Italian squash. A delicious family 
garden squash which is also a 
leading summer variety. 
Pkt. 10c;. oz. 25c; 
% lb. 75c; lb. $1.75. 
YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK—A _ well- 
known summer variety. The fruit is crook- 
necked, rich golden yellow and thickly warted; 
very tender when young. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; VY Ib. 75c; Ib. $1.75. 
TOBACCO 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—The hardiest va- 
riety in cultivation. One of the best sorts for 
cigar wrappers. Petaloe: 
Hallawell’s TOMATOES 
It requires 5 to 6 weeks to grow tomatoes from 
seed to transplanting size. Sow the seeds in a 
hotbed or a shallow box and when they are 
about 2 inches tall, transplant them to Plant 
Bands, or to another box, spacing them about 
4 inches apart each way so they may be re- 
moved easily when transplanted to the gar- 
den. 
Plant outdoors when the ground is warm 
and there is no danger of frost. They thrive in 
full sun. 
BONNY BEST—A good general purpose tomato; 
deep scarlet red; medium large, smooth and 
firm. Pet loc? Vaiozno0c: 
EARLIANA—A good early tomato. Medium 
size; flattened globe; and deep scarlet red. 
Pkt. 10c; Y% oz. 50; oz. 85c. 
PEARSON—Fruits medium large; semi-globe 
shaped; scarlet; compact habit of growth. 
Pkt. 15c; Y2 oz. 75e. 

VEGETABLE ROOTS 
ARTICHOKES 
GREEN GLOBE—Large root divisions to bear 
a crop of buds the first year. They are tender 
and will not withstand a freeze. 
Local or city orders, NOT FOR SHIPPING: 
35¢ each; 3 for $1.00. 
By mail January to April: 60c each; 12 for $6.50, 
packed and postpaid. 
HORSERADISH 
ROOTS available January to May—$1.50 per 
dozen, packed and postpaid. 

SQUASH, ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
MARY WASHINGTON — Large, dark green 
shoots with purple tips. 
PARADISE—Large green shoots, mild flavored, 
and. a very heavy cropper. Excellent for freez- 
ing. 
Each of above: 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00. (City 
orders, not for shipping.) 
MAIL ORDERS: 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00, packed 
and postpaid. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
CHERRY GIANT—This is the finest quality 
rhubarb grown. It always commands the high- 
est price in the market. Stems are bright cherry- 
red and do not require peeling. Strong roots. 
Each 50c. 
BY MAIL: 60c each; 12 for $6.75, packed and 
postpaid. 

TOMATO, PEARSON 
smooth, 
meaty, globular, red fruit. Ripens uniformly, 
and relatively free from cracks. Heavy cropper, 
MARGLOBE — Second early. Large, 
resistant to wilt. Pkt. 10c; Y2 oz. 50c. 
PONDEROSA or BEEFSTEAK—One of the larg- 
est varieties. Pkt. 10c; Y2 oz. 50c 
STONE—One of the largest and most solid 
late varieties. Fruit is very smooth, large and 
uniform in size; bright scarlet. 
‘Pkt. 10c; Y2 oz. 50c. 
SMALL FRUITED TOMATOES 
HUSK or GROUND CHERRY, YELLOW PLUM, 
RED PLUM. RED CHERRY—Any of the above. 
Pkt. 10c; Y oz. 60c. 
SAN MARZANO — Extensively used for the 
manufacture of paste and powder. Fruits are 
about 1% inches broad and 2¥2 to 3 inches 
long, rounded at ends, and flat sided. Color 
bright scarlet. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 60c. 
TURNIPS 
Sow the seed in early spring, broadcast or in 
rows. For fall and winter crop, sow in July or 
August. Turnips do not require a rich soil. A 
packet will sow a 50-foot row; an ounce about 
250 feet. Broadcast 2 to 4 pounds per acre. 
They mature in 60 or 70 days. 
GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY—A globe- 
shaped yellow variety of medium size; flesh 
firm and crisp. An excellent table variety. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $1.50. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—A valuable sort 
for either table use or stock feeding. Roots 
globe-shaped, white with purple top. Flesh 
white, firm and tender; very large. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $1.50. 
SNOWBALL—Mediun sized round w=nite turnip 
of very good quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25c; ¥% lb. 75c; Ib. $2.25. 
RUTABAGA OR SWEDES 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP, or LONG ISLAND— 
One of the best and most popular yellow 
fleshed varieties. It is yellow below ground, 
with purple top above. A fine table or stock 
feeding variety. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $1.60. 
