A DANDY HOBBY - GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES 
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 
canning as it retains its color and shape throcgh 
the process of canning. We recommend this new 
variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
255—DWARF GREEN LONG POD. Very early 
and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35; 
Llb., $1.00, 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
258—TALL LONG GREEN. Pods are dark 
green and stalks tall. Pkts., 5c; oz., 15¢; VY, 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% 1b.,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 ength, very slim and do not get hard 
as other Okra. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1% 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., 15c; % lb., 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; % lb., 50c; 
lb., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $7.00, postpaid. 
Salisfy (Oyster Plant) 
(Salsifi) 
A very desirable root vegetable. The flavor 
ts 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. 
393—MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Good 
for both market and home garden. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 40c; 1% lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50, postpaid. 
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EAT YOUR WAY TO HEALTH 
Like other foods vegetables too have 
their vitamin values. Eat those most rich 
in vitamins you need. The Table of Food 
Values on this page will prove very 
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Parsley 
(Perefil) 
Parsley for flavoring and garnishing. It 1's 
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; 
lf Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.60; 5 lbs., $7.25, postpaid. 

352—PLAIN OR SINGLE. Flat dark green 
leaves and good for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; V% lb., 50c; Ib., $1.60; 5 Ibs., $7.25, post- 
paid. 353—PARSNIPS 
TABLE OF FOOD VALUES 
VITAMIN AND MINERAL VALUES IN % CUP SERVINGS (3.5 OZ.) 









































VEGETABLES VITAMINS MINERALS 
International and Sherman Units Milligrams 
A Bi Cc G Calcium Iron 
Asparagus 700 70 700 40 .021 1.0 
Beans, Green 1000 25 300 40 .055 1.16 
Beets 35 — 100 50 .028 0.85 
Beet greens 12,000 — 1000 150 .094 3.24 
Broccoli 9000 SH/ 1400 75 140 1.37 
Brussels Sprouts 200 60 1500 — .027 1.17 
Cabbage 100 25 1200 20 .046 0.43 
Carrots 2100 20 100 20 .045 0.64 
Cauliflower 30 50 1500 35 .022 0.94 
Celery, Bleached 10 10 100 — .051 0.22 
___Celery, Green 1000 10 100 10 .078 0.62 
Chard 9000 ~— 750 30 .100 3.09 
Collards 7000 50 800 100 .202 1.66 
Corn, White 50 45 200 — .004 0.27 
Corn, Yellow 500 45 200 20 .006 0.47 
Cucumber 20 15 200 v .006 0.33 
Eggplant 30 15 200 10 .006 0.25 
Endive 15,000 28 400 40 .029 1653 
Kale 20,000 50 2500 200 181 2.54 
Lettuce, head 100 25 250 15 me OLy 0.50 
Lettuce, loose-leafed 4000 as 250 75 .069 1.5 
Lima beans, Green 500 aS 600 100 .028 2.40 
Mustard greens 13,000 45 2500 S15 221 0.50 
Onion = ANS) Pfs 28 .041 0.48 
Peas 1000 140 500 65 .023 2.07 
Peppers 5000 10 2500 40 012 0.40 
Potatoes, Sweet 3500 30 400 30 .20 0.77 
Potatoes, White 30 40 250 Ig .013 1.02 
Spinach 25,000 40 1500 125 .78 Phe) 
Squash, Summer 1000 15 — 5 18 0.35 
Squash, Winter 4000 15 100 25 18 0.55 
Tomato 1000 25 450 15 .007 0.40 
Turnip 20 12 600 12 .056 0.52 


DAILY VITAMIN NEEDS 
AGE GROUPS 
Adults 
Adolescents 
Children 
Children under 4 

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