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PEPPERS, Continued 
Hot 
Hungarian Wax—Slender, waxy yel- 
low fruit about 6-in. long turns red 
when ripe. Very hot. 65 days. 
Long Red Cayenne—The hot favorite. 
For canning, pickling, drying. Pungent 
flavored fruit, tapering and _ twisted. 
Matures in 70 days. 
PUMPKIN 
Plant in middle of spring among corn; 
or in hills 8’ apart each way. Drop 4 
seeds to a hill. If planted in hills, 
cultivate the same as melons and cu- 
cumbers. Fot wintet use gather before 
frost (leave stem 3” to 4” long) and 
store in warm, dry place. 
Connecticut Field—Large fruit with 
flat ends, 15 to 25-lbs. and up to 15- 
in. Surface, slightly ribbed, deep 
orange. Thick flesh, orange-yellow, 
sweet and coarse. 118 days. 
King of the Mammoth—Largest of 
all pumpkins. Valuable for stock 
feeding and_ exhibition. Globular, 
slightly ribbed, flattened, weigh 60 to 
90-lb. Flesh solid, yellow-orange, 
coarse, but good quality. 120 days. 
Small Sugar or New England Pie— 
Desirable for pie or general use. 
Round, flat end fruit, deep orange. 
Thick, yellow-orange flesh. 118 days. 
RADISH 
Soil should be light, quick and rich to 
insure rapid growth. Slow growth makes 
the flavor too strong. Sow as early as 
ground can be worked, as radishes are 
very hardy. Make successive sowings up 
to hot weather. When in the third leaf, 
thin to give roots plenty of room. Pull 
promptly when mature. The secret of 
crisp, delicious radishes is quick growth, 
prompt picking. 
10e Per Packet 
FRENCH BREAKFAST  —_ 
Crimson Giant—Large round, 1 to 
1%-in. Deep crimson roots. Very 
crisp and tender for its size. 28 days. 
Early Scarlet Globe—Globular, slight- 
ly elongated, bright scarlet. 24 days. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped 
—Carmine red with white tip. Flesh 
white, crisp and mild. 26 days. 
French Breakfast—Roots thicker to- 
ward bottom. 1%-in. long by ™ to 
34-in. Dull scarlet, white tipped. 25 
days to maturity. 
White Icicle—Tapering roots 5 to 
5'%-in., White, mild flesh. 27 days. 
Fall and Winter Varieties 
Celestial or Chinese White Winter— 
White flesh, rather mild in flavor. 
Roots large, 8” long and 2% to 3 
inches in diameter, cylindrical with 
heavy shoulder. 60 days. 
Long Black Spanish—Good keeping 
winter variety. White, crisp and pun- 
gent. 8 to 9-in. long, slightly tapered. 
Edible in 58 days. 
Round Black Spanish—Top-shaped. 
3” to 4”. Flesh white, crisp and of 
strong flavor. 56 days. 
RUTABAGA 
(SEE TURNIP) 
HERBS ADD SPICE TO GARDENING AND TABLE 
Herbs are again becoming an important crop 
in the garden. 
Originally they were grown because every 
home needed the flavorings, medicine, and 
perfume which the herb bed provided. Now 
that modern science has eliminated the nec- 
essity for these uses, the herbs are grown for 
beauty and choice flavorings. 
When herbs were a necessity they were grown 
in beds or in a special garden. Herb gardens 
depended more on design for their effective- 
ness as most of the plants are green or 
grayish color with unattractive flowers. Some 
people are making small herb gardens or 
herb beds today, 
N 
Chives are an excellent low border plant. 
Attractive foliage is crowned with showy 
purple flowers in spring. The leaves are tasty 
in salads, cheese, and egg dishes. Sage is an 
interesting plant for the garden. The crinkled 
gray foliage is attractive, and the pale 
lavender flowers are interesting. The leaves 
are famous for use in dressings. 
Basil, 
pleasing as border plants, while parsley is 
marjoram, thyme, and rosemary are 
superb for edgings, 
Every garden has a place for several of the 
herbs, and many gardens can have interesting 
herb beds or gardens. 
Unless Otherwise noted 
SALSIFY 
Light, rich soil best and it must be 
stirred to a considerable depthh. Sow in 
rows 18” apart. Cover seeds firmly with 
VY” of fine soil and thin plants later 
to 2” to 3” apart in the row. Cultivate 
the same as carrots, 
Mammoth Sandwich Island—A palat- 
able and nutritious vegetable when 
cooked. Flavor is remarkably similar 
to oysters. 120 days. 
SPINACH 
Plant seed in very rich soil in rows 
spaced 14” to 18” apart. Keep plants 
thinned out from 3” to 6” apart.in. the 
row. (Seed may also be sown broadcast) 
Sown in fall for winter use and spring 
for early use. 
Bloomsdale Savoy, Long Standing 
(fr)—A few days later than regular 
Bloomsdale Savoy. Holds from 12 to 
14 days longer. 42 days. 
Giant Nobel or Giant Thick Leaf— 
Large, vigorous, spreading plant, 
slow to form seed stalks. Heavy 
yielder. Large, thick, smooth, deep 
green leaves. 45 days. 
New Zealand — Thrives in dry hot 
weather. Can be picked repeatedly 
all season. Not a true spinach, but 
similar when cooked. 70 days. 
SQUASH 
Follow same planting and culture as 
for melons and cucumbers. Plant sum- 
mer varieties 6 or 8 seeds in hill 3’ to 
4’ apart each way and winter squash 
8’ apart. Plants bear longer if squash is 
picked off as soon as it is ready for use. 
Summer Varieties 
Early Prolific Straightneck (fr)— 
Earlier, smaller, and more productive 
than Giant Summer Straightneck, 
and more uniform. Brilliant yellow. 
Fine for home or market. 50 days. 
Giant Summer Crookneck — Prolific, 
bush type plant, curved neck fruits 
around 4 to 5-lb., 20 to 24-in. long. 4 
to 5-in. diameter. 56 days. 
Mammoth White Bush Scallop — 
3%» long, 9” in diameter. Retain 
their white color at later stages. 56 
days to maturity. 
Zucchini—Straight, cylindrical fruits, 
3 to 4-lb., 3 to 5-in. through, 10 to 
14-in. long. Mottled and striped green- 
creamy-gray. Delicate flavored flesh. 
60 days. 
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