CAULIFLOWER 
Culture. When started in seed-beds, sow 
thinly in drills 6 Inches apart, covering seed 
about 4 inch. When 4 to 6 inches high, trans- 
plant to the garden. Set plants at mtervals 
of 18 inches, in rows 21% to 31% feet apart. 
An ounce of seed will produce 1500 plants. 
144 Early Snowball. 55 days. Heads are 
snow-white, deep, smooth, compact, and 
weigh 1144 to 2 pounds. The plants are 
dwarf and strong. A dependable header. 
Pkt. 25c.; 40z. 75c.; oz. $1.40; oz. $2.50; 
Alb. $8.50. 
CELERY 
Culture. Start seed in partly shaded seed- 
beds of very rich, fine, loose soil. Cover seed 
not over 4 inch. Transplant when 6 inches 
high, into rows 24 inches apart, and set the 
plants 6 inches apart In the rows. 
155 Golden Self-blanching. 120 days. 
Medium in height, stocky and compact. 
Foliage yellowish green. Stalks very solid, 
broad, of delicate, nutty flavor. It blanches 
readily to golden yellow. Pkt. 15c.;10z. 
50c.; oz. 90c.; I4lb. $2.75. 
159 Golden Plume. 115 days. Resembles 
Golden Self-blanching but is earlier. Plants 
medium-sized and compact, with thick, 
solid stalks which blanch readily. Pkt. 15c.; 
140z. 50c.; 0Z. 90c.; W4lb. $2.75. 
COLLARDS 
Culture. Grown about the same as cabbage. 
May be started in seed-beds or planted direct 
in the garden, spacing the plants 18 to 24 
inches apart each way. Ready in 50 days. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
179 Cabbage-Collards. A cross between 
the Georgia Collard and the Charleston 
Wakefield Cabbage, bred for the hardiness 
of the Collard and the flavor and heading 
qualities of the Cabbage. More tender and 
better flavored than either. Does not 
winter-kill. Crop very short. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; 4lb. 55c.; lb. $1.75. 
182 Louisiana Sweet. This variety has 
been bred to produce a definite uniform 
plant having a deep, compact, rosette 
center, leaves with short petioles or stem 
and free of purple or red color. Pkt. 10c.; 
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178 Southern or Georgia. The plants 
grow to a height of 2 feet and form large, 
loose, open heads, or a cluster of succulent 
leaves with a rather long stem. Very 
hardy. Crop very short. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 
20c.; 14lb. 55c.; lb. $1.75. 
SWISS CHARD 
Culture. Sow in rows 12 inches apart and 
thin to 5 inches apart in the row. Cut close 
without injuring the heart of the plant and 
another crop will follow. One ounce will sow 
100 feet of row. 
68 Spinach-leaved. 45 days. Distinct 
from other Chards. Highly prized because 
of its superior flavor, entirely without 
the somewhat bitter taste of ordinary 
Swiss Chard. Cooked and served as ‘‘boil- 
ing greens” In the same way as spinach. 
It is very hardy and withstands severe 
summer heat. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 20c.; Ylb. 
55c.; lb. $1.65; 5 lbs. $7.75. 
64 Giant Lucullus (Sea Kale Beet). 55 
days. The rich green, fleshy, heavily 
crumpled leaves of this variety make very 
tasty ‘“‘greeris.” Largely sought after by 
those who prefer the thick, creamy white 
stems or stalks which are edible and tender, 
and may be served as a separate dish like 
asparagus. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 14lb. 55c.; 
Ib. $1.65; 5 lbs. $7.75. 
SWEET CORN 
Culture. The ground should be warm be- 
fore planting. If planted in hills, drop 5 or 6 
seeds in each, and space the hills 3 feet apart 
each way. When plants are 4 to 5 inches 
high, thin to 2 to 3 stalks to the hill. When 
planted In rows, space from 214 to 4 feet 
apart, and drop seed every 3 to 4 inches. 
Plant 1 to 2 inches deep. One pound will 
plant 200 hills. 
753 Golden Cross Bantam. The best 
hybrid for the South. The ears are larger, 
better filled, and more uniform than 
Golden Bantam. Golden grains are sweet, 
tender and delicious. Large pkt. 15c.; 
ens 30c.3) lbs 55c.3) 2) lbs: 191.005" 5 lbs: 
Vf 
202 Louisiana Bayou. 80 days. Develoned 
by Loutsiana State Experiment Station 
from the popular Golden Bantam. The 
ears are 6 to 7 inches long and thickly 
covered by the shuck, making it highly 
worm-resistant. Large pkt. 15c.; JAlb. 30c.; 
Ib. 55c.; 2 Ibs. $1.00.; 5 Ibs. $2.25. 
189 Country Gentleman. 93 days. Ears 
are 8 to 9 inches long with slender white 
kernels growing In irregular pattern. Very 
tender and sweet. Large pkt. 10c.; Ylb. 
30c.; Ib. 50c.; Z Ibs. 90c.; 5 Ibs. $1.85. 
193 Trucker’s Favorite. 70 days. Pro- 
duces the fmest roasting-ears of beautiful 
table appearance. Much hardier than any 
Sugar Corn and can be planted weeks 
earlier. Large pkt. 10c.; 4lb. 25c.; lb. 40c.; 
2 Ibs. 75c.; 5 lbs. $1. 50. 
CUCUMBERS 
Culture. As soon as weather has become 
warm, plant In hills not over 1 inch deep, 
4 feet apart each way, dropping 8 to 10 seeds 
in a hill. Thin to 3 to 4 plants. One ounce of 
seed will plant about 50 hills. 
233 A. & C. 60 days. A distinct very fine 
dark green slicing variety. The robust and 
disease-resistant vines produce an abund- 
ance of uniform Cucumbers fully 10 inches 
long and very straight. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 35c.; 
1/4lb. $1.00; Ib. $3.25. 
222 Straight Eight. 65 days. Produce 
symmetrical, almost cylindrical fruits, 
well rounded at both ends, quite straight, 
regularly 8 inches In length and from 134 
to 2 inches in diameter. The color ts deep 
green. Makes an ideal slicing variety. 
Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 30c.; W4lb. 95c.; Ib. $2.85. 
220 Cubit. 1944 All-America Bronze Medal 
Winner. dark green, white-spine, cyl- 
indrical Cucumber averaging 9 inches in 
length. It is an ideal slicing variety with 
firm white flesh and handsome appearance 
which is retained for a long time after 
picking. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 45c.; W4lb. $1.35; 
Ib. $4.25. 
216 Early Fortune. 64 days. Fruits 
average 8 to 9 inches in length, slightly 
tapering toward blossom end. They have 
a fine, rich deep green color that holds up 
well. Flesh is white, crisp, solid and fine- 
grained. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 25c.; ‘lb. 70c.; 
hoy, Sailer 
217 Improved Long Green. 70 days. The 
mature fruit is long, uniformly slender, and 
a beautiful dark green color. Flesh ts white, 
firm, very crisp, and of delicate flavor. 
Extremely prolific. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 30c.; 
IAlb. 95c.; lb. $2.85. 
225 Chicago Pickling. 59 days. Small, 
dark green, cylindrical and square- -ended. 
Fruit 1s uniform in size and color. Averages 
514 to 6 inches in Jength and 214 inches in 
diameter: The flesh ts thick, firm, white 
and crisp. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; : V/Alb. Thong 
Ib. $2.25. 
320 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, La. 
EGGPLANTS . 
Culture. Start seed in hotbeds or a pro- 
tected seed-bed. Transplant to open ground 
when danger of frost is past. Space 214 to 3 
teet each way. Maturity dates given are from 
setting of plants. 
236 New Orleans Market. 85 days. 
remarkable Eggplant continues to be a 
favorite because of its blight-resistance 
and endurance of drought and bad weather. 
The ‘‘eggs” are of large size and of even, 
oblong shape, dark purple and absolutely 
spineless. Pkt. 10c.; %0z. 45c.; oz. 80c.; 
I/Alb. $2.50; Ib. $8.00. 
238 Black Beauty. 81 days. The earliest 
and one of the best of the lIarge-fruited 
sorts. Its sprneless fruit is a rich, glossy, 
purplish black color, very large and sym- 
metrical. The plants are compact, yet free 
branching, and the fruits are borne con- 
tinuously until frost. Pkt. 10c.; 102. 40c.; 
oz. 75c.; I4lb. $2.35; lb. $7.50. 
ENDIVE 
_ Culture. Plant seed in early spring or fall 
mm rows 18 inches apart and thin plants to 1 
foot apart. One ounce sows 100 feet of row. 
251 Full-Heart Batavian. 90 days. Our 
strain is the genuine full-heart type, de- 
veloping an upright growth, producing a 
very heavy, thick, matted plant with large, 
deep, well-balanced hearts. Buttery in 
texture and of splendid quality. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; lb. 70c.; lb. $2.15; 5 Ibs. $9.75. 
249 Large Green Curled. Rose-Ribhbed. 
90 days. The finely cut, rich green leaves 
blanch i in the center to an attractive, del- 
Icate creamy white. Flavor is appetizing 
and slightly pungent. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 
This 
IAlb. 70c.; lb. $2.15; 5 Ibs. $9.75. 
KOHLRABI 
Culture. Sow during fall and spring, in 
rows 18 inches apart, and thin to 6 inches 
apart in the row. 
306 Early White Vienna. Best and earliest 
variety. Bulbs are 2 to 3 inches in diameter, 
globular, very light green; flesh clear white, 
tender, and crisp, with a mild, delicate, 
cabbage-like flavor. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 45c.; 
IIb. $1.25; lb. $4.00. 
BELTUGE 
Culture. Broadcast on good moist seed- 
beds for later transplanting, covering seeds 
not more than 4% inch or sow in rows 15 to 18 
inches apart and thin plants to stand 8 to 10 
inches apart. One ounce will sow 150 feet 
of row. 
310 Bibb Lettuce. 65 days. The head is 
small and loosely folded, and retains its 
sweetness even after heading stage. A 
great favorite for the home-garden. Pkt. 
10c.; 0z. 35c.; 14lb. $1.10; lb. $3.25. 
315 Great Lakes. 1944 All-America Bionze 
Medal Winner. This outstanding new 
Lettuce of Iceberg type has proved itself 
remarkably adapted for the South. Stands 
severe heat and sun. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 65c.; 
1A4lb. $1.85; lb. $6.00; 5 lbs. $28.00. 
321 Paris White Cos. 75 days. Produces 
tender leaves of fine flavor. Flavor is 
sweet and agreeably snappy. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; I4lb. 75c.; 1b. $2.25; 5 Ibs. $10.00. 
320 Reuter’s Florida Iceberg. 80 days. 
Produce large, solid, round heads that are 
crisp and tender. Medium green in color. 
Withstand heat and high humidity. A 
splendid Lettuce for the South. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 35c.; Alb. $1.10; lb. $3.50; 5 Ibs. 
$16.00. 
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