
Nicholson‘s Okra 
(Gombo) 
258—LOUISIANA GREEN VELVET SPINELESS. 
This new Okra was given the All-American 
Award in 1941. Excellent for home garden and 
comning as it retains its color and shape throcgh 
the process of canning. We recommend this new 
variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
255—DWARF GREEN LONG POD. Very early 
and productive. Pkt. 5c; oz., 15ce; 14 lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.00, 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
258—TALL LONG GREEN. Pods are dark 
green and stalks tall. Pkts., 5c; oz., 15¢e; % Ib., 
35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
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; 1% lb.,35c; 
lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
257—PERKINS’ LONG POD. A very prolific 
variety, pods intense green in color and of 
unusual length, very slim and do not get hard 
as other Okra. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; '% lb., 35c; 
lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
256—WHITE VELVET. Pods large, white, very 
smooth. This distinct and beautiful sort origi- 
nated in Georgia. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; 4.Jb., 35c; 
lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
256—WHITE VELVET OKRA 
Parsnips 
(Chirivia) 
Sow the seed in early spring, one-half of an 
inch deep, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. One 
ounce of seed for 200 feet of row; five pounds 
per acre. 
353—LARGE SUGAR or HOLLOW CROWN. 
The younger, tender roots are fine for table use, 
also stock feed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 50c; 
lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Salisfy (Oyster Plant) 
(Salsifi) 
A very desirable root vegetable. The flavor 
{s 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 will 
sow 100 feet of row. 
398—-MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Good 
for both market and home garden. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25; 1b., $4.50, postpaid. 
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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. 
351—DOUBLE CURLED. Standard variety, 
curled leaves; finest quality. Pkt., 10c: oz., 20c; 
Y4 lb., 50c; Ib., $1.60; 5 lbs., $7.25, postpaid. 
352—-PLAIN OR SINGLE. Flat dark green 
leaves and good for flavoring. Pkt., 10c¢; oz., 
eeatacs lb., 50c; Ib., $1.60; 5 Ibs., $7.25, post- 
paid. 
353—PARSNIPS 
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TABLE OF FOOD VALUES 
VITAMIN AND MINERAL VALUES IN ¥2 CUP SERVINGS (3.5 OZ.) 






MINERALS 
Milligrams 
Calcium Iron 
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VEGETABLES Meee) 
International and Sherman Units 
A Bi Cc G 
Asparagus 700 70 700 a ae 
Beans, Green 1000 25 300 40 
Beets 35 — 100 50 
Beet greens 12,000 — 1000 150 
Broccoli 9000 37 1400 75 
Brussels Sprouts 200 60 1500 — 
Cabbage 100 20 1200 20 
Carrots 2100 20 100 20 
Cauliflower 30 50 1500 35 
Celery, Bleached 10 10 100 — 
Celery, Green 1000 10 100 i0 
Chard 9000 —_— 750 30 
Collards 7000 50 800 100 
Corn, White 50 45 200 — 
Corn, Yellow 500 45 200 20 
Cucumber 20 15 200 0 
Eggplant 35 15 200 10 
Endive 15,000 28 400 40 
Kale 20,000 50 2500 200 
Lettuce, head 100 25 250 15 
Lettuce, loose-leafed 4000 25 250 WS 
Lima beans, Green 500 115 600 100 
Mustard greens 13,000 45 2500 375 
Onion — 25 275 So eeryats: 
Peas 1000 - 140 500 65 
Peppers 5000 10 2500 40 
Potatoes, Sweet 3500 30 400 30 
Potatoes, White 30 40 250 Ie 
Spinach 25,000 40 1500 125 
Squash, Summer 1000 15 -— 5 
Squash, Winter 4000 15 100 25 
Tomato 1000 BS 450 15 
Turnip 20 2 600 12 
AGE GROUPS 
A 
6,090 
6,000 
9,000 
4,500 
Adults 
Adolescents 
Children 
Children under 4 
055 1.16 
028 0.85 
094 3.24 
140 1.37 
027 TAT. 
046 0.43 
045 0.64 
022 0.94 
051 0.22 
078 0.62 
100 3.09 
202 1.66 
004 0.27 
006 0.47 
006 0.33 
006 0.25 
029 133 
181 2.94 
017 0.50 
069 1.5 
028 2.40 
221 0.50 
041 0.48 
023 2.07 
012 0.40 
20 0.77 
013 1.02 
78 2.99 
18 0.35 
18 0.55 
007 0.40 
056 0.52 
International and Sherman Units 
1,500 
1,500 
1,200 
1,000 

These two charts appeared in October, 1942, issue of “House and Garden” Magazine. 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
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DALLAS, TEXAS 
