ORAIRIRIS Silk DS 
1951 PRICE LIST 
FOR MARKET 
New Varieties of Special Interest 
GARDENERS, FLORISTS 
On the cover of this catalog we illustrate four brand new vegetable varieties, selected as 
the most important for market growers from among hundreds we test every year. 
Crosby Green Top Beet is our own develop- 
ment, selected out of our famous Crosby 
Special. It holds its bright green color in 
cool weather and the roots are good too. 
Snowball Imperial Cauliflower, a Harris’ in- 
troduction, is a highly refined, uniform 
early type that seems outstanding in the 
Northeast, and promising in other sections. 
lochief Corn, a well-publicized canning type, 
is excellent for market in many warm grow- 
ing areas. Unless proved in your section, 
however, we suggest just a trial. 
Niagara Cucumbers stood up well and showed 
fine color last year when mosaic was so bad. 
But note our caution about the fruit on 
page 14. 
In addition to these varieties, we have a new strain of Asparagus, the first good Hybrid 
Onion, and two new kinds of cabbage. Together with Harris’ exclusive varieties, like North 
Star Corn and our special strains of many vegetables, we feel we can supply better seeds 
than ever before. But please order early—supplies are limited, especially of the new items, 
and transportation may be slow next spring. We are looking forward to serving you. 
ASPARAGUS 
208 WASHINGTON 500. New Improved Strain. (For asparagus roots see page 35) 
A superior new kind of asparagus—earlier, larger and more uniform than the regular Mary Wash- 
ington. Its heads are tighter, and the whole length of the stalk is green without purple overcast. 
The first real improvement in asparagus in many years. Oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.45; Ib. $4.75; 10 Ib. $45.00. 
BEANS 
One pound of beans will plant 150 ft. of row. 60 to 75 Ibs. per acre. 
TOPCROP—Best early round green bean. 
18 Bountiful 
Earliness and dependability make Bountiful 
the most widely grown flat green bean in all 
sections. It matures several days ahead of most 
other varieties and the pods have a handsome 
appearance—light green, straight, flat and en- 
‘ tirely stringless. 
You can depend on heavy yields of attractive 
beans from our stock, which is outstanding for 
vigor and trueness. The robust vines are up- 
right in growth and produce well under a wide 
range of conditions. See prices on next page. 
22 Contender (New) 
Sensational! (See Photo on Back Cover) 
For market and shipping, Contender is just 
what growers have been looking for in oval 
beans. The pods are extra long (5) to 7 in.) 
meaty, slightly curved, and _ exceptionally 
smooth and attractive. They are oval in cross 
section but so thick-fleshed they sometimes 
appear nearly round. The quality is good and 
they hold up well. 
Crops of this bean give amazing yields of 
long smooth pods. It is vigorous, mosaic resist- 
ant, and ripens early—slightly ahead of String- 
less Black Valentine. Altogether a most remark- 
able new variety, developed by the late Dr. B. 
L. Wade. See prices on next page. 
84 Topcrop (New) 
Heavy Early Yields—Mosaic Resistant 
In its first year Topcrop has proved to be by 
far the finest of the new green beans. Its earli- 
ness, vigor and prolific crops have won it quick 
popularity with the best bean growers. 
An All-America Gold Medal winner, Topcrop 
produces astonishing yields. When_ planted 
early, it will ripen almost as soon as Bountiful 
and nearly the whole crop can be picked at one 
time. The straight plump pods are of good 
length (514-6 in.), medium green, stringless and 
of fine quality. They are best if grown on good 
fertile soil and picked young. Topcrop is resist- 
ant to common bean mosaic, and has a concen- 
trated set of pods for easy picking. Developed 
by Dr. W. J. Zaumeyer of the U.S.D.A. See 
prices on next page. 
BEANS—Continued on Next Page 
