
VEGETABLE SEEDS for « Productive Garden 
PARSNIP 
One ounce will sow 
200 feet of drill. 
Sow Parsnip seed as 
early in the spring as the 
weather will permit, in 
drills from 15 to 18 inches 
apart, covering with fine 
soil to the depth of half 
an inch. The soil should 
be rich and deep; ma- 
nured if possible, the pre- 
vious autumn. Thin out 
the young plants to about 
6 inches apart and keep 
the surface of the ground 
open and free from weeds. 
It is perfectly hardy and 
may remain in the ground 
through the winter. In- 
deed, the fine sugary fla- 
vor is only perfected by 
a severe frost. 
All American 125-130 days. 
This newer variety is in 
great demand in many 
localities because of its 
white, smooth appear- 
ance. The roots. are 
somewhat more slender than Hollow 
Crown and remarkably free from side 
roots. Pkt., 25c; oz., 60c. 
American Hollow Crown 95 days. 
Long, smooth and milky white. Pkt., 
15¢c; oz., 40c. 
PEPPER 
One ounce will produce 200 plants. 
Sow in hotbeds in March, and when the 
soil has become warm, set in rows 2 feet 
apart and 18 inches in the rows; hoe fre- 
quently. 
Cayenne, Long Red 70 days. 
Bright red, slender pods, 3 inches long. 
Pkt, 25c; 35 0z., 75c; oz., $1.25. 
California Wonder 75 days. 
A large variety with very thick, mild, 
sweet flesh, color brilliant glossy crim- 
son. Fruit four-lobed, about 4 inches 
long. Pkt., 20c; 12 0z., 85c; oz., $1.50. 
Chinese Giant 65 days. 
Very large, bright scarlet. Pkt., 20c; 15 
OZ o0C;, OZ, 91.50, 
Large Bell or Bull Nose 70 days. 
Large, bright red, largely used for pick- 
ling; mild flavor. Pkt., 20c; 14 o0z., 85c; 
oz., $1.50. 
Early Giant 63 days. 
A very early, large variety; dwarf, com- 
pact growth; scarlet fruit 5 inches long, 
3-lobed, mild and sweet. Pkt., 20c; 15 oz., 
SoCs OZ.,) o1.50. 
Pimiento 73 days. 
Plant large, erect and prolific. Fruits 
heart-shaped, color dark green, chang- 
ing to crimson. Good canning variety. 
Pkt., 20c; 42 0z., 90c; oz., $1.75. 
Ruby King 68 days. 
Bright red, 4 to 6 inches long; best for 
stuffing. Pkt., 20c; 42 oz., 85c; oz., $1.50. 
World Beater or Ruby Giant 70 days. 
Fruits large in size and very mild. A 
good home garden variety. Pkt., 20c; 15 
0z., 85c; oz., $1.50. 
RHUBARB 
One ounce will produce 1000 plants. 
Sow in drills 18 inches apart. When the 
plants are strong enough, thin out to 6 
inches. In the fall or following spring, 
transplant the roots into deep, rich soil, 3 
feet apart each way. 
Victoria 
A main crop. variety. 
growth, with upstanding 
stalks. Pkt., 20c; oz., 60c. 
Vigorous in 
thick, red 

Large Cheese Pumpkin 
PUMPKIN 
One ounce will plant 50 hills. 
The common practice is to drop two or 
three seeds in every second or third hill in 
the cornfield, but if cultivated on a large 
scale the seed may be sown in hills 8 feet 
apart each way, four plants to each hill, 
and otherwise treated in the same manner 
as Melons or Cucumbers. 
Connecticut Field 118 days. 
Grown in cornfield for stock. Pkt., 10c; 
OZ., 35C. 
Early Sugar 108 days. 
Fine grained; small, yellow. Pkt., 10c; 
OZ, SDC. 
Large Cheese 108 days. 
Flat; the best variety for small family 
USCl Pict UC OZ arooC, 
Mammoth King 120 days. 
Grows to an enormous size. Pkt., 
L0G 3OZ.,, a0C. 
Winter Luxury 100 days. 
Round, medium in size, yellow netted 
skin; good keeper. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c. 
RUCOLA or ROCKET 
A salad with leaves resembling Sor- 
rel. Cultivate same as Spinach. 
Rucola Roquette 
Useful for soups and salads. Pkt., 15c; 
tM OZ., DDC; OZ., 91.00. 
SALSIFY or 
OYSTER PLANT 
One ounce will sow 150 feet. 
A most delicious vegetable. It is used 
stewed, boiled, or fried, and sometimes 
as a salad. When cooked it has an 
oyster flavor. Sow seed from April to 
May in drills 18 inches apart. Cultivate 
the same as for Carrots or Parsnips. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island 
True, large and superior; very fine 
flavor. Pkt., 15c; 0z., $1.00. 

RADISH 
One ounce of seed will sow 
150 feet of drill. 
Radishes require a light, loamy soil, 
moderately fertile, which should be deep- 
ly dug and well pulverized. The situation 
sheuld be warm and sheltered. For an 
early supply sow in January or February 
in hotbeds, keeping well ventilated. In 
May they may be sown out-of-doors. Suc- 
cessive sowings should be made every two 
weeks. Radishes to be crisp and tender 
should make a rapid growth. Winter va- 
rieties should be sown in July and August. 
Early Scarlet Turnip Forcing 22 days. 
Crisp; very early. Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; 
14 1b:, $1.00: 
Early Scarlet Globe 23 days. 
Fine for forcing or open ground. Pkt., 
L5G; 0OZ., aoc, +49 1D5,$1.00. 
Turnip, Perfection 26 days. 
Brilliant red with white tip extending 
nearly half way up the root. Pkt., 15c; 
OZ, 90c;) 34) Ib $1.50: 
Turnip, Early Scarlet 26 days. 
Very early. The French favorite. Pkt., 
LOCGHOZ.. d0Cw an De pk 00: 
Turnip, Scarlet, White-Tipped 26 days. 
Very early for frames or outdoors. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 35¢e; 44 Ib:, $1.00. 
Olive-Shaped French Breakfast. 25 days. 
Pink and white; early. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 
14 Ib., $1.00. 
Long Scarlet Short Top 27 days. 
Very long; for frames or outdoors. Pkt., 
10c¢; 02... 35C3" 44 1b.) S100: 
Long Icicle 27 days. 
Pure white; of fine flavor; suitable for 
foreing:) PKt, L0G j0zZ:, 35e8 44. Ib eS100; 
WINTER VARIETIES 
Long Black Spanish 
The popular winter sort. 
35c; 14 Ib., $1.00. 
58 days. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 
Round Black Spanish 58 days. 
Fine for winter. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35¢e; 14 
lb., $1.00. 
Early Scarlet Globe Radish 

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Marshall’s Matchless Vegetable Seeds 
