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NEW YORK 7, N. Y. AGENTS FOR T. SAKATA & CO., 
JAPAN 
SAKATA’S S 1951 VEGETABLE PRICE LIST 
Prices for net Delehts. f. 0. b., Yokohama, packing extra at cost 
WE GIVE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO PURITY, DESCRIPTION, QUALITY, PRODUCTIVENESS OR ANY OTHER 
MATTER OF ANY SEEDS AND BULBS WE SEND OUT, ANDO WE WILL NOT BE IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CROP. 
All prices subject to change 
For large quantities please write for special quotations 
CELERY CABBAGE (Pe-tsai) | Per 1b 
Improved Peking, or Chihili Fc a Bees ' a ; 2 Soe: ea a Onc 
Makes torpedo shaped head, long and Re reae at ie rt “The feeda: is crisp waete is of - fine flavor. 
While the yield is not very heavy, it is more easily cultivated and matures very early. Very popular 
in the United States. 
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Phists.a scree leat of open enaites ee Pell growing wand can he Poti pare te 6 Cont Pre trices in 
appearance. Very easy of cultivation and a heavy cropper. This is the variety which is often called 
Pe-tsai. ; 
Market Pride ... ... .. Ae a Poe eee SOO 
Early and easy of eaunes ate ere ieee ane more fender fen IS Pee “Not very large; 
but measures 8 inches in diameter and 14 inches in height. Light green in color and practically no... 
fibrous leaves grow. Its earliness and easy cultivation made this one of the most popular Pe-tsai now 
under cultivation. Although late summer or early autumn sowing is best, this variety may also be 
well adopted for spring sowing. 
PAOCii Cae he ee ee a I ae a Ste eae, athe iw sce belee. atu, “ake STE | Ee Lee OU 
An improved type of Wong Bok which forms a large solid head of very fine quality, often weigh 
15 pounds. Stands long before bolting to ee One of the best market varieties. 
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A variety Bh es. ree P aeene is easy of ire risen a EERE set etd ih ent green feaee 
and pure white heart. 
Spring Giant... ..... ny Baas SO Rae sg REO a CE, NAPs he On wae FEEL hel Ne ety Date aat on coe ie. ot LOL 
If the spring is iene it can et grown for summer use. Seed sown in late March will make a 
head of about 6-7 lbs. in June. Also can be sown in summer as ordinary Pe-tsai cabbage, then they 
make targe solid head. Fl 
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This is one of the largest Pe-tsai, easily measuring 9 inches in diameter and 14 inches in height. 
The head is very solid and of excellent texture. The most prolific variety and a very popular 
market type. 
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The most Se puiae Cie of Ee to reer a Bares aa head. hk cond Mercier variety. 
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Loose-headed variety with white centers. Heavy yielder with white tender center leaves which 
supplies a good salad. 
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A straight grower like Chihili, but not quite solid headed. Grows much larger with dark green 
leaves which are very delicious. A heavy yielder. 
CHOPSUY GREEN (Shungiku) 
Chopsuy Green or Shungiku... ... 0 ... .. pee OS 30 
This is one of the most important ee greens peloneine ‘e te Chenier ‘eamiily! 
Highly valued because of its aromatic flavor. It is harvested when plant is 4-5 inches high and is 
cooked like Spinach.. Very. easy of culture and does not require any special attention, 
