
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure” Seeds 

California Wonder 
PEPPERS 
Sow seed in hotbed in March. 
After danger of 
frost is past, transplant into open ground, in rows two to 
three feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. An ounce 
will produce about 1500 plants. 
Culture: 
CALIFORNIA WONDER. An outstanding me- 
dium late variety. Fruit is four-lobed, chunky, 
very attractive and smooth. Flesh thick, mild 
and sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 35c; 02., 60c; 4 Ib., $1.90. 
CHINESE GIANT. For size, this variety produces 
prize fruits. They are often 6 inches across and 
41%4 to 5 inches deep. The flesh is moderately 
thick and very mild. 
Pkt., 10c; 1, 0z., 35c; 0z., 60c; 14 Ib., $1.90. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. Mild and sweet. Golden yel- 
low, thick flesh. Three inches across and 4 to 
5 inches long. The most productive large yellow 
pepper. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 02z., 40c; 0z., 75c. 
HUNGARIAN YELLOW WAX. This large 
fruited, early hot pepper is highly esteemed for 
canning. The plants produce a fine crop of 
fruits 6 to 7 inches long and 2 inches in di- 
ameter. They are waxy light yellow at first 
put change to orange and then to bright red 
when fully ripe. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 30c; 1 0z., 50c; 14 Ib., Slesoe 
PIMIENTO. The shape is distinctly conical, medi- 
um size. Color, when young, a glossy green 
turning ruby red when ripe. 
Pkt., 10c; 1, 0z., 30c; 1 0z., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.75. 
BELL or BULL NOSE. An early sweet pepper. 
Large, bright red, thick flesh. 
Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 30c; 1 0z., 50c; 4 Ib., $1.75. 
SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES 
LONG RED CAYENNE. The fruit is 4 inches 
long and 1 inch thick, twisted and pointed. The 
flesh is strong and pungent. Recommended for 
drying. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 30c; 1 0z., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.50. 
RED CHILI. Bright red when ripe and are very 
hot and pungent. They are used in making 
pepper sauce. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 30c; 1 02., 50c. 

HORSERADISH ROOTS 
The soil should be very rich and well 
cultivated. 
12 for 25c; 3 doz. for 70c; 100 for $1.75. 
(By parcel post, add 10c per 100 postage.) 

PUMPKINS 
One ounce will plant about 25 hills; 4 pounds will 
plant an acre. 
Culture: After danger of frost is over plant the seed in 
hills 8 to 10 feet apart each wey. If planted with corn two 
or three seeds 15 feet apart each way will be sufficient. 
KENTUCKY FIELD or CHEESE. Standard large 
pumpkin for canning and for stock feed. Fruits 
very large, flattened; furrowed, skin creamy 
buff, flesh extremely thick, deep salmon-yellow, 
and of good quality. 
Pkt., 102; 0z., 15¢; 14 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. 
MAMMOTH KING or POTIRON. The best large 
pumpkin. Forms immense globular shape, flat- 
tened a little at the end. Skin reddish yellow 
in color and flesh rich orange. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 202; % Ib., 65c; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
SMALL SUGAR. This variety is small, but of 
most excellent quality for pies. The fruits are 
deep orange, round or somewhat flattened and 
slightly ribbed. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
STRIPED CUSHAW. Crook necked white rind 
mottled with green. Weight about 10 lbs. each. 
Very prolific. Flesh thick, cream colored, ex- 
cellent quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 55c; Ib., $1.75. 
RHUBARB 
(PIE PLANT) 
One ounce will sow 125 feet of row 
Rhubarb, also known as Pie Plant, is the earliest spring 
vegetable and is krown for its leaf stalks which are extensive- 
ly used for pies and sauce. 
Culture: Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat re- 
tentive soil and the richer this is and the deeper it is stirred 
the better. Sow in drills an inch deep and thin out the plants 
to 6 inches apart. In the fall transplant, setting them 3 feet 
apart each way and give a dressing of coarse manure every 
spring. Stalks should not be plucked until the second year. 
When a blossom appears it should be cut back well into the 
ground and the plant never allowed to exhaust itself by 
running to seed. 
MYATT’S VICTORIA. A splendid early sort. 
Stalks are large, very thick, of rich red color, 
and almost stringless. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.50. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
Strong roots, 2 years old, which, if planted in 
good soil early in the spring, will make a strong 
growth and yield stalks the following spring. 
McDONALD. Brilliant crimson, 
stalks of extra large size. 
Ea., 65c; per doz., $6.50. 
VICTORIA only; Ea., 25c; per doz. $2.50. 
By parcel post add postage, Ea., 5c; per doz. 25c. 
very tender 
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