

Waltham Forcing Tomato 
One ounce sows 50 ft. of drill. Cultivate 
like beets but thin out to 8 in. apart. 
The tops are used like spinach and mid- 
ribs and stalks can be used like aspara- 
gus. Gather only outer leaves; inner 
leaves will continue to grow so repeated 
pickings may be had. 
Fordhook Giant. A tall, sturdy sort of 
recent introduction, with broad, heavily 
crumpled, dark green leaves and attrac- 
tive broad white stems. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40¢c; 14 Ib. $1.10 
Giant Lucullus. Upstanding in habit of 
growth, yellowish-green leaves, heavily 
crumpled; broad, thick stems. 
Pity 0c; oz. she" 2512.31.00 
Large Ribbed White. Large, smooth, 
pale green neue with broad, white ribs. 
LOC OZ. + O0Ctie al baa oteap 
Rhubarb Chard. Has all mo une 
qualities of the other chards, plus the 
unique bright crimson colorings of the 
leaf stalks and veins, ornamental; up- 
right growth; leaves crumpled and ten- 
GOL) Haar aie ie ae Pkt. 15¢e; oz. 50c¢ 
TARRAGON PLANTS. 
Each 60c; 10, $5.00. 
TURNIP 
The turnip loves cool weather, potash- 
enriched, finely pulverized soil. Sow very 
early in Spring for early use, in rows 18 
in. apart, in late July-Aug. for Fall use. 
Early White Milan. Extremely early; for 
forcing or garden use; medium sized, flat 
roots, white throughout, sweet and tender. 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan. Similar 
to Ely. White Milan but with purpl 
top; flesh clear white. ay 
Purple Top White Globe. Large, white, 
globular root with clearly defined purple 
top; white flesh, sweet, crisp and tender. 
Golden Ball. Attractive, medium sized, 
deep yellow fruit, round, smooth and 
Jomators 
For early plants sow seed in hotbed in 
February and March; if started in house 
don’t sow before March 15th; transplant 
once before setting out, after danger of 
frost is past (preferably under “Hot- 
paks”), 36” apart each way. Prune vines 
to 2 stems and train to stakes for larger 
fruits and earlier maturing. Rich, loose 
soil is desirable, with occasional appli- 
cations of nitrate of soda. 
Beefheart. Fruits sometimes up to 2 
lbs. each; heart-shaped; meaty with very 
few seed cavities; thick fleshed, smooth. 
Pkt. 25c 
Bonny Best. A standard second early; 
medium sized, apple shaped fruit, solid, 
smooth, bright scarlet, of excellent taste. 
Pkt. 15¢c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00 
Crimson Cushion (Beefsteak). Wilt re- 
sistant, late, main crop variety; large, 
flat and smooth scarlet fruit; vigorous. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00 
Earliana, Select Strain of this popular 
variety with thicker, smoother fruits; 
of medium size, flat, firm and bright red; 
very early. Vine open and spreading. 
Pkt. 15c; 44 oz. 75c; oz. $1.35 
Similar to Bonny Best but 
earlier; medium sized, deep scarlet-red 
fruits, semi-globular, smooth and quite 
LiTIN Sechaeniee Pkt, 15¢3 36027 6062702. S100 
Jubilee. (72 Days) Non-acid, golden 
orange fruit, large, meaty and with few 
seeds*) heavys Cropperu.n imei Pkt. 25¢ 
John Baer. 
Marglobe (Certified). Disease _ resis- 
tant, late, vigorous grower, with heavy 
foliage and medium sized, solid, thick 
walled fruits, globular and smooth; fine 
quality....Pkt. l5c; % oz. 60c; oz. $1.00 
Giant Oxheart. Fruits up to 3 lbs. each; 
heart shaped, pink skin; almost seedless; 
mild delicious flavor; 87 days. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 60c; % oz. $1.00 
Ponderosa. One of the largest and most 
productive main crop sorts grown; purp- 
lish crimson, fleshy, few seeded fruit; 
practically free from acid. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 85c; oz. $1.50 
Pritchard or Scarlet Topper (G.M., A.A.S., 
73a). Solid, heavy, thick-walled, deep 
searlet fruits, uniform, smooth, globe- 
shaped of medium size. A wilt resisting 
mid-season heavy cropping, medium sized 
plantecn et Pkt. 15e; % oz. 65c; oz. $1.10 
Rutgers (Certified). A large, late, oblate, 
meaty variety of fine quality, for juice 
or canning. Matures at same time as 
Marglobe. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 75c; oz. $1.25 
Stone Improved. Popular, medium late, 
large, smooth fruit, almost round in 
Shapers Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c; oz. 85c 
Sunrise. [Excellent forcing or early out- 
door variety; medium sized fruit in abun- 
dance, of good flavor and color. 
Pkt. 25c; 5 pkts. $1.00 
Small Fruited Tomatoes. 

HERBS 
Among the herbs are found a wide vari- 
ety of plants used for flavoring and medi- 
cinal purposes; generally sown early in 
the Spring on light, not too rich soil. 
Herb gardens are increasing rapidly in 
popularity, as they are ornamental as 
well as useful. a—annual p—perennial 
Anise a. Aromatic seeds; pleasant aroma, 
Borage a. Pot herb, with bright blue 
flowers. Attractive to bees. 
Caraway p. Used for bread and pastry. 
Catnip p. Mint-like leaves; a cat’s deli- 
cacy. 
Coriander a. Aromatic seeds used in con- 
fectionery and pastry. 
Dill a. For pickling. 
Fennel, Large Sweet ». See page 33. 
Hyssop p~. Used as a mild tonic. 
Rosemary ». Plants only. 
Rue ». Pungent; seasoning and medicine. 
Saffron a. Leaves used for seasoning and 
flowers for coloring. 
Sage, Broad Leaved ~. Pleasantly frag- 
rant, used for seasoning. 
Summer Savory a. Leaves and 
shoots used for seasoning. 
Sweet Fennel (See page 39) 
Sweet Marjoram. Aromatic & seasoning. 
Tarragon Plants (Plants only) 10, $5.00 
Thyme, Broad Leaved ». Aromatic for 
seasoning and medicinal purposes. 
Wormwood ». Spicy fragrance and bit- 
ter flavor, for medicine and seasoning. 
Pkt. ea. 25c; Collection 10 varieties $2.00 
young 

HERB PLANTS 
In addition to the above (p. vari- 
eties) we can supply: Applemint, 
Chives, Thyme, Peppermint, 
Spearmint, Rosemary, Sage, 
Savory, Sweet Marjoram, Sweet 
Woodruff, Tansy, True Lavender. 
Prices: each variety (not prepaid) 
8, $1.50; 10, $4.00 
(no order accepted for 
single plants) 

BASIL, SWEET 
THE ROYAL HERB. 
This very indispensable herb is rapidly 
gaining favor with American kitchens. 
Added to stews, soups or sauces, distin- 
guishes them for completeness of taste; 
aids digestion and is good for the stom- 
ach. Have you ever tasted a plate of 
good spaghetti or ‘“Minnestrone”’ soup 
and wondered what made it taste so 
good? Sweet Basil is the answer. Adap- 
table for growing in pots and window 
boxes. 
Large-leaved Naples. Lettuce-leaved, 
crumpled, strong, magnificent aroma; 
beste Lore SAUCES rate: Pkt, 1bes oz. o0¢ 
Small-leaved Bush. Small leaves, dwarf; 
also ornamental; when in bloom cut and 
dry for Winter use.....Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c 

slightly bitter flavored. Red Cherry Strawberry 
Snowball. A dainty, small, early white Red Currant Yellow Pear 
variety; sweet, tender, and Tmodetately Red Pear Yellow Plum 
productive. Red Plum Yellow Cherry 
Each: Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 lb. $1.10 Pkt. each 15c; collection 8 varieties $1.00 
RUTA BAGA * pleaded a elite ary ae 
The Swedish Turnip; a large, late type = By ot Sate one ome Nev 
for forage and table use. Sow in June = phe te ASU ie ae ad pore eas 
in rows 18 in. apart and thin out to 6 = ae een e cane hie cena yar 
in. apart. Store in a cool cellar, for welliand colors wellu Bruit: picked 
Miner, with aves moisture to keep green turns an even scarlet over- 
OURO IE @ all. Somewhat seedy but sweet, & 
Improved American. Desirable both for 5g not acidy. Of excellent appear- & 
table and forage use, owing to their = ance. For outdoors. May be also & 
small tops and short neck; large globe- = forced in Greenhouse. hes | 
shaped good keeper of finest quality. = Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.25 8 ; 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % 1b. 90c PAM UU Basil, Large-leaved Naples 
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