

Beet 
Crimson Globe. 65 days. Medium size, generally about 3 inches in diameter, 
very handsome in shape, a little deeper than round, with a smooth, even sur- 
face. The flesh is deep crimson, ringed and zoned in varying shades. It is 
exquisitely tender and delicious in flavor. Oz. 20c; '41b. 50c; lb. $1.50 
Early Wonder. 58 days. An extra-early, globe-shaped variety of good size, 
smooth, handsome, dark blood-red and of excellent quality. Desirable for 
canning. Oz. 20c; 14lb. 50c; lb. $1.50 
Broccoli 
De Cicco. 60 days. An extremely early strain producing large heads ten days 
ahead of Early Green Sprouting. Excellent for bunching or freezing. Plants 
medium tall, light green and very productive. 
1402. 55c; oz. $1.00; lb. $2.75 
Early Green Calabrese. 85 days. Produces a large head at center of plant. 
After the green head is cut from the main stalk, new sprouts develop into 
smaller heads fully as desirable as those first produced. 
140z. 20c; 02. 30c; 4lb. 75c 
Brussels Sprouts 
Mammoth Fancy. 90 days. We have an exceptionally fine strain of these 
Sprouts. Compact, dwarf type, having stems covered with fancy, solid 
sprouts. 1402. $1.00; oz. $1.50; 14lb. $5.00 
Long Island Improved. 90 days. Compact heads. Very productive. 
1h0z. 30c; 0z. 50c; lb. $1.45 
Cabbage 
Extra Early Jersey Wakefield. 63 days. Uniform, pointed heads. Outer 
leaves form a protection for the head, permitting it to be set out earlier than 
other sorts. 140z. 20c; 0Z. 35c; 14lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00 
Danish Ballhead. 103 days. Short stem. Heads exceptionally hard. Excel- 
lent for sauerkraut. Woz. 25c; 0z. 40c; 4lb. $1.15; lb. $3.25 
Late Flat Dutch. 100 days. This seed has been selected especially for our 
trade, taken from the finest type of heads selected for solidity and uniformity. 
140z. 20c; oz. 35c; Alb. $1.15; lb. $3.25 
Perfection Drumhead Savoy. 90 days. A crimped-leaved sort with almost 
round heads. IZoz. 25c; oz. 40c; Ylb. $1.15; lb. $3.35 
YELLOWS-RESISTANT VARIETIES 
Golden Acre Resistant. 64 days. Similar to Golden Acre except for slightly 
larger plant growth and not quite such uniform size. Heads are round and 
solid; interior white and of good quality. 
140z. 35c; 0Z. 60c; 14lb. $1.85; lb. $5.50 
Marion Market. 79 days. A very large, round head. Early. Good shipper 
and a reliable sort for early kraut. 140z. 25c; oz. 45c; Ylb. $1. 30; lb. $3.90 
Wisconsin All Seasons. 90 days. Late drumhead variety showing great 
resistance to mosaic disease and yellows. 
Iyoz. 25c; oz. 45c; 14lb. $1.25; lb. $3.60 
Carrot 
Chantenay Half-Long. (Special Strain, Red-Cored.) 72 days. Selected for 
earliness and uniformity. A stump- -rooted, orange-scarlet variety, 6 inches 
long, with tender, fine-grained flesh. Oz. 25c; lb. 80c; lb. $2.40 
Coreless or Nantes Half-Long. 70 days. One of the finest medium-sized 
sorts. Roots blunt-pointed, smooth, bright orange, and of excellent quality. 
Oz. 25c; 14lb. 80c; Ib. $2.40 
Cauliflower 
Super-Snowball. 55 days. A highly desirable main-crop variety. Starts 
heading early and uniformly. Heads medium large, compact, very white. 
Tr. pkt. 50c; 140z. 85c; 1402. $1.45; oz. $2.60 
Snowdrift. 55 days. One of the best varieties for shipping. Plant of medium 
height. Head slightly larger than Snowball, firm, solid, very white, well 
protected by inner folding leaves. 
Tr. pkt. 50c; 140z. 75c; oz. $1.35; oz. $2.50 
Chicory 
Witloof or French Endive. 145 days. Produces solid, oblong heads and 
blanches ivory-white. When lifting, cut whole head with a part of the roots, 
to hold the Ieaves together. It is considered a splendid winter salad 
Oz. 40c; Ylb. $1.20 
Cucumber 
A. & C. Cuke. 67 days. A proved leader for both home and market garden. 
Fruits nearly cylindrical, 234 inches in diameter, 9 to 11 inches in length. 
Oz. 30c; lb. 85c; lb. $2.50 
Early Market. 60 days. A new dark green variety of uniform shape and size, 
averaging 8 inches in length. Excellent for slicing. 
Oz. 25c; lb. 70c; lb. $2.00 
FORCING CUCUMBERS 
SPARTA. An excellent variety for growing under glass, producing long, 
smooth, handsome fruits of delicate flavor. 
Pkt. (10 seeds) 35c; 100 seeds $3.00 
IMPROVED TELEGRAPH. The finest type of forcing Cucumber in 
very small neck. 
Pkt. 35c; 100 seeds $3.00 
cultivation. Quick in growth, handsome, wit 



Vegetable Seeds for Florists 
and Market Gardeners 
Lettuce 
Grand Rapids. 43 days. The leading variety in this class for forcing under 
glass. Leaves are very curly, crisp and brittle. Oz. 20c; lb. 65c; lb. $1.75 
Boston Market (White-Seeded Tennisball). 73 days. Early, small heading 
variety. One of the best for forcing. Oz. 20c; 14lb. 65c; Ib. $1.75 
Great Lakes. 82 days. Bronze Medal, 1944 All-America Selections. A de- 
cidedly crisp heading Lettuce of the Imperial type. It is of excellent quality 
and exceedingly sweet and tender. 1402. 35c; 0z. 65c; '4lb. $1.90; lb. $5.50 
Premier Great Lakes. 74 days. Bronze Medal, 1948 All-America Selections. 
Developed by Pennsylvania State College. From 7 to 10 days earlier than 
the standard Great Lakes. It is very much more uniform in heading. Leaves 
are smooth, green, small ribbed and tip-burn resistant. Heads are large and 
solid, often weighing up to 2 PE 
. 60c; 0z. $1.00; 141b. $3.00; lb. $7.50 
Pennlake. 82 days. Bronze Medef4 1948 All-America Selections. This is 
another new variety bred by Pennsylvania State College for smoothness, 
uniformity, and lack of ribbiness. It is the result of a cross between Great 
Lakes and Imperial No. 44, combining the solidity and summer heading 
ability of the former with the larger head size of the latter. 
Ih0z. 60c; 0Z. $1.00; 14lb. $3.00; lb. $7.50 
Onion 
Prizetaker. 105 days. If sown thinly, produces full-sized Onions in one season 
from seed, rivaling the Bermuda varieties for size and flavor, often weighing 
3 pounds or more each. Ih0z. 35c; 0Z. 65c; Mlb. St 85; lb. $5.50 
Parsley 
Double Curled or Covent Garden. 70 days. Nicely curled leaf which re- 
tains its green color the entire season. Best variety for the market garden. 
Oz. 20c; lb. 40c; Ib. $1.15 
Peerless. 84 days. A fine selection of the Moss Curled type. This strain is 
very hardy and remains deep green when other varieties have turned yellow. 
Right length for bunching. Oz. 20c; 14lb. 40c; Ib. $1.15 
Radish 
Cavalier. 23 days. A very fine greenhouse stock of Scarlet Globe type. Roots 
are deep globe shape, bright scarlet, with thin tap-root. A uniform producer, 
Flesh firm and crisp; stays m eating condition Jonger than similar types. Top 
short but long enough for bunching. Vib. 40c; lb. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.75 
Early Deep Scarlet Forcer. Special Forcing. 25 days. A popular variety for 
hotbed or greenhouse; valuable for outdoor planting. Very early, crisp, 
and mild. Alb. 50c; lb. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $6.00 
Cherry Belle. Round and red as a cherry, with short top and small tap-root. 
Solid and erisp and especially adapted to forcing. 
Wb. “750; lb. $2.25; 5 lbs. $11.00 
Rutabaga 
American Purple-Top Yellow. Special Strain. 90 days. Flesh amber- 
colored, sweet and free from fiber; tops medium size. 
Oz. 25c; Mlb. 45c; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $6.00; 10 lbs. $11.50 
Purple-Top Yellow. Usual Strain. Yellow with purple top 
Oz. 15c; lb. 30c; lb. 75c; 5 lbs. $3. 65; 10 lbs. $7.00 
Spinach 
Bloomsdale Long-Standing Savoy. 42 days. Leaves thick, crimped, and 
fleshy. IAlb. 25c; lb. 50c; 5 Ibs. $2.45; 10 lbs. $4.80; 100 lbs. $45.00 
Old Dominion Blight-Resistant. 40 days. Produces an abundance of 
large, dark green, heavily crumpled leaves. Will stand for an extremely long 
time before seeding. Recommended for late fall planting for spring crop 
Ylb. 25c; lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.45; 10 lbs. $4.80; 100 lbs. $45. 00 
Virginia Blight-Resistant Savoy. 39 days. "A low-growing, spreading va- 
riety of vigorous growth, which is immune from disease. One of the most 
popular varieties for market. Excellent for fall sowing 
W4lb, 25c; lb. 50c; 5 Ibs. $2.45; 10 ibe $4.80; 100 Ibs. $45.00° 
Tomato 
Michigan State Forcing. (Wilt-Resistant.) 75 to 78 days. Attractive, 
medium-sized fruits of rich, deep scarlet, borne in clusters. One of the best 
varieties for greenhouse growing. Trade pkt. 60c; 102. 80c; oz. $1.50 
Sunrise. 80 days. A forcing variety of the European type. Fruits are scarlet 
and grow in clusters. Vine is vigorous and a very good producer. 
Trade pkt. 50c; 1402. 75c; oz. $1.25 
MICHELL’S PERFECT FORCING SELANDRIA 
A new and outstanding improvement in forcing Tomatoes. It is prac- 
tically free from corrugated fruits, is very resistant to diseases, especially 
leaf mold, is very early and gives a large yield under all growing ‘conditions, 
The fruits are very round, handsome in appearance, of a beautiful bright 
red color and fine flavor, and very uniform and firm. 
The majority of the fruits are four celled and perfect for shipping and 
packing. 
We recommend this as the ideal Tomato for greenhouse growing. 
Trade pkt. $1.50; g0z. $2.50; 140z. $4.50; 120z. $8.00; oz. $15.00 

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