FLOWER SEED FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 
ZINNIA Cal. Gts.—Continued oz. lb. 
Puritye whites Fl O74 aoe 45 3.75 
Rose Queen rose red 
in. center) 22s: % oz. .3d 45 3.75 
Scarlet Queen glowing 
deep scarlet ___- % oz. .35 45 3.75 
Violet Queen deep 
purples) oe BOOZ. O0 Jae teas CO 
MIXCd Sy ee 40 8 2.75 
Dahlia fl 
Canary Bird light 
Vellowey ite sae we ie oz. .35 45 .. 3.75 
Crimson Monarch deep 
CTIMSON | oe ee OZ, eet AD oso 
Dream rosy lavender — % oz. .35 45 3.75 
Golden Dawn golden 
yellow. 9-2 = oz. .35 45 3.75 
Illumination deep rose % oz. .35 45 = 3.75 
Oriole orange & gold % oz. .35 45 3.75 
Polar Bear white __.. % oz. .35 45 3.75 
Royal Purple rich 
purple*] sss % oz. .35 45 3.75 
ZINNIA Dahlia fl—Continued oz. Ib. 
Scarlet Flame brilliant 
deep scarlet __-_. 4% oz. .35 45 = 3.75 
Will Rogers bright 
Scarlet: 5k) Bs Oz oD me eos Hf} 
MNEXEG ye eee ee ues 40 82.75 
Lilliput or Pompon 
Black ruby — Ae ks, IBSOZ Goo 45. 3.75 
Canary Gem _._._ 1% oz. .35 45 3.75 
Crimson Gem ____-.___. % oz. .35 45 3.75 
Golden Gem __......-—s-/ % oz. =.85 AD ye. 15. 
Lilac Gem _._..2_=.- .. 3670254535. 45 3.75 
Peach Gem (Flesh) ____ % oz. .35 45 3.75 
Purple Gem __ —~ % oz. .35 4b S75 
Rosebud 222.2 = © S168 07. e080 45 3.75 
Salmon Gem _...._——r—Os } OZ... 45) oD 
Scarlet Gem ______— edo OZ tn oo 45 3.75 
White Gem __ UE Ewa OZ oD Bie er ty h)) 
Mixed] sues PRE sec 40 3.25 
ANNUALS MIXED _.____- — = 1.25 
SEEDLESS WATERMELON SEED 
Last year we introduced Seedless Watermelon to 
the trade. Although it was considered a novelty, 
some far sighted growers planted commercial crops 
with the most gratifying results. Reports from the 
West tell us that Seedless Watermelons sold at four 
times the price of ordinary ones. The supply of seed 
is limited, as it is very difficult to produce, so order 
your requirements at once. 
Seedless Watermelon is a hybrid, a hand pollinated 
cross between a tetraploid and a deploid. T Sakata & 
Co.s’ Dr. Terao tells us, because of its hybrid vigor, 
it is extremely resistant to diseases common to Water- 
melons. This point alone makes it worthy of attention. 
Seedless Watermelon No. 4 (Not Striped) 
The culture of Seedless Watermelon is not difficult. 
It does require high temperature to germinate and 
should not be planted before the soil is warm. The 
initial growth is slower than ordinary Watermelon, 
though once the growth starts, it is rapid and vig- 
orous. Seedless strains require pollinators which are 
provided by planting a few ordinary Watermelons in 
the field. However, if the vines are planted near ordi- 
nary Watermelon fields, no pollinators are required. 
T. Sakata & Company recommends the following 
varieties. Seed is available for immediate shipment 
from Yokohama. 
10-15 lbs., round, flesh deep rose red. Very sweet, rind thin 34 inch. Vigorous grower. 
Seedless Watermelon No. 13 (Green Striped) 
15-20 lbs., round, flesh deep rose red. Very sweet, rind thin 34 inch. Vigorous grower. 
Seedless Watermelon No. 15 (Green Striped) 
10-15 lbs., round, creamy yellow fiesh. Very sweet, rind thin 3% inch. Vigorous grower. 
Price:— % lb. $35.00—Pound $110.00—f.o.b. Yokohama 
About 8,000 seeds per pound. 
Fl HYBRID VEGETABLE SEED 
Hand Pollinated 
In view of the increased use of hybrid vegetable 
seeds in this country, the following notes received 
from Japan will, we believe, prove of interest. 
“Here in this country the first Fl Hybrid Egg Plant 
has been introduced some 25 years ago and ever 
since, numerous agricultural Experiment Stations took 
such Fl Hybrids up and as a result, many other Fl 
Hybrids on such vegetables as Tomatoes, Cucumbers, 
Watermelons, etc. have been produced. The improve- 
ment of these native vegetables along this line was 
very striking. So up to now, numbers of excellent 
F1 Hybrids of each one of the vegetables mentioned 
above have been introduced. 
It is to be noted that special artistical training for 
pollination work is needed, especially on such vege- 
tables as Tomatoes, and Egg Plants which bear flow- 
ers of small size and are so delicate that pistils are 
very easily harmed when flowers are emasculated and 
pollinated. The recent development and success of 
Hybrid Vegetable seed production on commercial 
scale can largely be attributed to the existence of 
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well trained ‘“Pollinators.” These pollinators are 
mostly young girls and it requires generally at least 
two seasons to become a first class pollinator. 
Thus, knowing the technics of Fl Hybridization, 
we are anxious to book orders for you out of your 
inbred stock seeds. Dr. H. Terao, a noted genetist and 
breeder is now in charge of such department and he 
knows his job through his 30 years of practical 
experience. 
Being overpopulated in a small area, we can pro- 
duce such Fl Hybrid seeds at amazingly low prices 
and moreover we can assure you of the privacy of 
your stock seeds as well as the accuracy of hand pol- 
lination. 35 years of reputation is in back of our busi- 
ness. Please entrust us with your 1951 requirements.” 
T. Sakata & Company have been producing F1 
Hybrids for the trade since several years. If you have 
suitable parent stock, they can produce seed for you 
under the most carefully controlled conditions. Please 
write to us for further details. 
92 Warren St., New York 7 N. Y. 
