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TOMATO, BONNY BEST 
RHUBARB SEED 
CRIMSON WINTER—This rhubarb comes fairly 
true from seed, and a large percentage of 
plants will bear good edible stalks. (For quick 
growth it is better to plant roots.) 
Pkt. 15c; ¥2 oz. 60c. 
SALSIFY 
(VEGETABLE OYSTER) 
Sow in drills 15 inches apart, covering the 
seeds with fine soil ¥2 inch in depth. When the 
plants are strong enough, thin them out to 
about 3 inches apart. It will mature in 150 
days. One ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c; Ys lb. $2.00. 
TOBACCO 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—The hardiest va- 
riety in cultivation. One of the best sorts for 
cigar wrappers. Pkt. 25c. 
Hallawell’s TOMATOES 
It requires 5 to 6 weeks to grow tomatoes from 
seed to transplanting size. Sow the seeds in a 
hotbed or a shallow box and when they are 
about 2 inches tall, transplant them to Plant 
Bands, or to another box, spacing them about 
4 inches apart each way so they may be re 
moved easily when transplanted to the gar- 
den. 
Plant outdoors when the ground is warm 
and there is no danger of frost. They thrive in 
full sun. 
BONNY BEST—A good general purpose tomato; 
deep scarlet red; medium large, smooth and 
firm. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 50c. 
EARLIANA—A good early tomato. Medium 
size; flattened globe; and deep scarlet red. 
Pkt. 10c; ¥2 oz. 50; oz. 85c. 
PEARSON—Fruits medium large; semi-globe 
shaped; scarlet; compact habit of growth. 
Pkt: loc:s2 oz. 75c 
MARGLOBE — Second early. Large, smooth, 
meaty, globular, red fruit. Ripens uniformly, 
and relatively free from cracks. Heavy cropper, 
resistant to wilt. Pkt. 10¢; 42 oz. 50c:; 
PONDEROSA or BEEFSTEAK—One of the larg- 
est varieties. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 50c. 
STONE—One of the largest and most solid 
late varieties. Fruit is very smooth, large and 
uniform in size; bright scarlet. 
Pkt. 10c; ¥2 oz. 50c. 
PRESERVING TOMATOES 
STRAWBERRY TOMATO—Small yellow fruit 
enclosed in a papery pod. Has a distinctive 
sweet flavor. Excellent for preserves. 
Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 45c. 
RED CHERRY—Small round fruits borne in clus- 
ters — used for salads, for preserves to be 
served chilled with a cold lunch. 
Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 35c. 
RED PEAR—Pear shaped fruits 1% to 2 inches 
long. Very ornamental when trained on a 
fence. Excellent for salads and serving chilled. 
Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 35c. 

VEGETABLE ROOTS 

ARTICHOKE 
ARTICHOKES 
GREEN GLOBE—Large root divisions to bear 
a crop of buds the first year. They are tender 
and will not withstand a freeze. 
Local or city orders, NOT FOR SHIPPING: 
35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
By mail January to April: 60c each; 12 for $6.50, 
packed and postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
MARY WASHINGTON — Large, dark green 
shoots with purple tips. 
PARADISE—Large green shoots, mild flavored, 
and a very heavy cropper. Excellent for freez:- 
ing. 
Each of above: 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00. (City 
orders, not for shipping.) 
MAIL ORDERS: 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00, packed 
and postpaid. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
CHERRY GIANT—This is the finest quality 
rhubarb grown. It always commands the high- 
est price in the market. Stems are bright cherry 
red and do not require peeling. Strong roots. 
Each 50c. 
BY MAIL: 60c éach; 12 for $6.75, packed and 
postpaid. 
HORSERADISH 
ROOTS available January to May—$1.50 per 
dozen, packed and postpaid. 

YELLOW PEAR TOMATOES 
YELLOW PEAR—A favorite for preserving or 
pickling. Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 35c. 
RED PLUM —Fleshy fruits about 2 inches 
across. Very productive. Pkt. 15c; ¥% oz. 35c. 
YELLOW PLUM—Bright lemon yellow skin. 
Fine for salads or preserves. 
Pkt. 15c; ¥% oz. 35c. 
SAN MARZANO — Extensively used for the 
manufacture of paste and powder. Fruits are 
about 1% inches broad and 2¥2 to 3 inches 
long, rounded at ends, and: flat sided. Color 
bright scarlet. Pkt. 15c; Y% oz. 60c. 
TURNIPS 
Sow the seed in early spring, broadcast or in 
rows. For fall and winter crop, sow in July or 
August. Turnips do not require a rich soil. A 
packet will sow a 50-foot row; an ounce about 
250 feet. Broadcast 2 tc 4 pounds per acre. 
They mature in 60 or 70 days. 
GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY—A globe- 
shaped yellow variety of medium size; flesh 
firm and crisp. An excellent table variety. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $1.50. 

TURNIP, PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—A valuable sort 
for either table use. or stock feeding. Roots 
globe-shaped, white with purple top. Flesh 
white. firm and tender; very large. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $1.50. 
SNOWBALL—Mediun) sized round v=hite turnip 
of very good quality. t 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y lb. 75c; Ib. $2.25. 
RUTABAGA OR SWEDES 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP, or LONG ISLAND— 
One of the best and most popular yellow 
fleshed varieties. It is yellow below ground, 
with purple top above. A fine table or stock 
feeding variety. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Ib. $1.60. 
