VEGETABLE GARDEN SEEDS 
ALL GARDEN SEEDS POSTPAID 
The Colorado Seed Co. warrants to the extent of the purchase price, that seeds or bulbs sold are as described 
on the container, within recognized tolerances. Seller gives no other or further warranty, express or implied. 
Asparagus 
One og. to 60 ft. of row. 
Asparagus is a slow grower, requiring at least 
three years to mature from seed, and is therefore 
not generally recommended to the small gardener. 
Usually, unless you go into Asparagus raising on 
a large scale, it is better that you get the roots 
in preference to raising from seed. 
Mary Washington Rust-Proof 
901 Is green with pinkish tinge at bottom. Our 
seed is direct from pedigreed stock, which is 
practically rust-proof. This will eventually super- 
sede all other varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c: 4 Ib. 
70c. 
Mary Washington Rust-Proof Roots 
902 Doz. 45c; 25 for 75c; 50 for $1.25; 100 for 
$2.00. 
New Paradise Roots 
908 Produces normal crop one year earlier than 
other varieties. Large, crisp, tender stalks, with 
exceptionally fine flavor. Rust resistant. 2-year- 
old roots. Doz. 60c; 25 for $1.00; 50 for $1.75; 
100 for $3.00 postpaid. 
BeamnS$—Gorden-Dwart 
1 Ib. will plant 100 ft., 60 Ibs. to an acre. 
Bush Beans should be planted about the last of 
May. The furrows should be at least 2 feet apart. 
Plant the Beans 4 inches apart in the furrow and 
cover them with an inch of soil. They come up in 
from 8 to 10 days and the plants mature in from 
6 to 9 weeks. Thorough tilling is essential; the 
ground must be kept soft. Avoid handling or touch- 
ing the vines in damp weather, 
When bean beetles trouble, pick off all you see, 
then use Acme Garden Guard. (See page 38). 
Nitragin Inoculation Bacteria will increase your 
Bean crop. Garden size 15c each. 
Prices—All the following varieties, unless priced 
otherwise: 
Large Pkt. 10c; 4 Ib. 20c; 1% Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 50c. 
GREEN PODDED VARIETIES 
Tendergreen or Asgrow Stringless 50 days 
904 One of the most popular green beans. Plant 
is medium large erect and very prolific. The pods 
are nearly straight, dark green, round, meaty 
and succulent, and entirely stringless. 
Burpees Stringless Green Pod 50 days 
905 Has always been a favorite and has been im- 
proved from year to year. Plant bushy and pro- 
ductive; pods nearly round, slightly curved and 
stringless. 
Bountiful 47 days 
906 An early variety with flat, light green pods, 
stringless when young. A good variety for the 
garden. 
Keystonian 56 days 
907 Bears abundantly, medium rounded, stringless 
pods. 
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YELLOW PODDED VARIETIES 
Brittle Wax. (Round Podded Kidney Wax) 
56 days 
908 Plants large and erect. Pods medium yellow, 
round, slightly curved, brittle, fleshy and string- 
less. Fine for freezing. The best of the wax beans. 
Golden Wax 50 days 
909 Plant small but vigorous and good bearer. 
Pods straight, thick flat, stringless but some fibre. 
Pencil Pod Black Wax 55 days 
910 A leading wax variety for the home garden. 
Plant vigorous and productive. Pods round, 
slightly curved, tender and entirely stringless. 
Prepare the ground for Pole Beans exactly the 
same as for Bush Beans. The poles should be set 
up firmly, 3 feet apart, and five beans planted 
around each pole, 1 inch deep, in a circle. 
Kentucky Wonder (Old Homestead) 65 days 
911 Early,°long round green pods with distinctive 
flavor. One of the most widely used and best 
known home garden varieties for cut beans and 
freezing. It bears over a long period. 
Li 
ime Beans 
Burpee's Improved Bush Lima 75 days 
912 Plant large, vigorous and productive. Pods in 
clusters of 5 or 6 with large plump beans. 
A vegetable very similar to Cauliflower, though 
much easier of cultivation. Produces bluish green 
heads in center of plant. 
Italian Green Sprouting 70 days 
913 The best for Colorado, and is distinct from 
the old varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 4 Ib. $1.50. 
Beets 
The rows in which Beets are planted should be 
a foot apart. Along each row in a furrow or trench 
one inch deep, drop the seeds 1 or 2 inches apart; 
then cover with fine soil, pressing down firm. Beets 
should be planted some time between the first of 
April and the first of June; they will be from a 
week to a month coming up, according to the 
weather. When the plants are about 4 inches high, 
thin out to from 3 to 4 inches apart, The plants 
pulled up can be used for greens. Beets should be 
ready for eating in from 8 to 12 weeks. Keep the 
ground loose and well tilled. 
Detroit Dark Red 
914 We believe this is the best Beet for the market 
and home garden, and on account of its uniform 
deep rich color, the most desirable for canning. 
Roots are medium size, nearly round, very 
smooth and of dark blood-red color. Very crisp, 
tender and sweet, remaining so a long time. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; 4 lb. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
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