TAKE PRIDE IN GROWING 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., 5¢; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 35c; Ib., $1.00, 
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., 5c; oz., 15¢; lf lb., 35c; 
Ib., $1.00, 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
258—TALL LONG GREEN. Pods are dark 
green and stalks tall. Pkts., 5c; oz., 15¢; Vf lb., 
35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
351—DOUBLE CURLED. Standard variety, 
curled leaves; finest quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
Yq lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.75, postpaid. 
352--PLAIN OR SINGLE. Flat dark green 
leaves and good for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; 1% lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.75, post- 

260—CLEMSON SPINELESS—New variety. 
Pods usually 6 to 7 inches long, practically 
free from spines. Remains tender, 
longer than 









most other kinds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Y% 1b.,35e; Bae 353—PARSNIPS 
lb., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.50, postpaid. 
VenLAty pncaiined oresn cline oe cnet TABLE OF FOOD VALUES 
unusual ioagihs very slim and do not We bore 
$91.00; <8 lbs? $4.50, postpaid enpthen ae VITAMIN AND MINERAL VALUES IN ¥% CUP SERVINGS (3.5 OZ.) 
Perm abel trlene at wrest EM ay oe VEGETABLES VITAMINS MINERALS 
aalee rari eign eh oe Hace VY lb., 35¢; International and Sherman Units Milligrams 
re seh is nee A Bi Cc G Calcium Iron 
oe Asparagus 700 70 700 40 .021 1.0 
Beans, Green 1000 25 300 40 055 1.16 
Beets 35 —_ 100 50 .028 0.85 
Beet greens 12,000 — 1000 150 .094 3.24 
Broccoli 9000 37 1400 Us .140 1-37 
Brussels Sprouts 2 200 60 1500 — .027 ibe hy/ 
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 15 200 v .006 0.33 
Eggplant 35 15 200 10 .006 0.25 
Endive 15,000 28 400. 40 029 E53 
Kale 20,000 50 2500 200 181 2.54 
Lettuce, head 100 25 250 15s ne 0.50 
Lettuce, loose-leafed 4000 25 250 75 069 1S 
~ 256—WHITE LURE OKRA Lima beans, Green 500 115 600 100 .028 2.40 
4 Mustard greens 13,000 45 2500 375 221 0.50 
Parsnips > SO nian (eae aeaa an eae ee 25 275 28 041 0.48 
Sow the seed in Sate eh one-half of an peas 18 avis peas, See Care Cea ee OES we 
inch deep, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. One Peppers 5000 10 2500 40 012 0.40 
a poe treaer te he ge PS he Potatoes, Sweet 3500 30 400 30 20 0.77 
353—LARGE SUGAR or HOLLOW CROWN. Potatoes, White 30 40 250 Le 013 1.02 
Pe fuser, sencles sols are, toy eee ee oi 25,000 40150012578 SS 
lb,, $1.50, postpaid. Squash, Summer 1000 15 = 5 18 0.35 
= x 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 12 -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 
sow 100 feet of row. 
393—-MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Good 
for both market and home garden. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 40c; 1% lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50, postpaid. 
DAILY VITAMIN NEEDS 
AGE GROUPS 
Adults 
Adolescents 
Children 
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EAT YOUR WAY TO HEALTH 
Like other foods vegetables too have 
their vitamin values. Eat those most rich = 
im vitamins you need. The Table of Food 
Values on this page will prove very 
useful, 
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These two charts appeared in October, 1942, issue of “House and Garden” Magazine. 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. —14— DALLAS, TEXAS 

