HOLLOW CROWN 
552. (125 days.) This selected strain 
is the best of them all. The flesh is 
fine grained. The flavor is superior, 
sweet, tender and clear white. Hol- 
low Crown has light thick shoulders, 
grows 10 to 12 inches long, is smooth 
and uniform. Makes tremendous 
yields. Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 15¢; 
ounce 25c; 4 Ib. 65c, Postpaid. 
CULTURE: One ounce will sow a 200-ft. row. Sow 
early in the Spring on mellow soil, spaded deep. 
A Half Million Gladiolus 
We couldn't get them all in one picture but- you can see 
a few of them above. Last year we grew well over half a 
million glad bulbs here at Shenandoah. Hundreds of KMA 
visitors drove out to see them. Everyone marveled at their 
large size and brilliant coloring. We had an excellent grow- 
ing season and you can count on a wondrous lot of bloom 
when you send us your order forbulbs. 
RUTABAGA 
CULTURE: Same as Turnips, except planting should 
be made in late June. 
832, AMERICAN PURPLE TOP. The best 
keeper of all the turnip family and the 
heaviest yielder too. The flesh is sweet, fine 
grained,-buttery colored. Pkt. 10c; 
ounce 20c; 4 Ib. 35c; Ib. 85c, Postpaid. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER 
581. (68 days.) Extra large, glossy, green, almost square fruit 
Crisp, juicy, mild and 
measuring 5 inches long, 4 inches wide. 
SEED CULTURE: Same as tomatoes. 1 packet will produce 
about 75 plants. 1 ounce makes about 1,000 plants. 
EARLY THICK MEAT 
570. (63 days.) Extra early. 
Very large square shape, 4 to 5 
in. long and 3% in. thick. The 
thickest flesh, heaviest fruits of 
all Peppers. 
bake and use in fresh salads. 
Plants are stocky. Erect growth 
holds the fruit well off the 
ground, The mildest sweet flavor 
you ever tasted. 
V2 oz. 50c; ounce 90c, Postpaid. 
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BLOOMSDALE 
682. For tender, luscious greens you 
can’t beat the large, crumpled glossy 
leaves of Bloomsdale. Excellent for 
canning, too. Can be planted very, 
very early. A prolific grower, sure to 
come in abundance. Pkt. 10c; 
ounce 18c; 4 Ib. 45c; Y2 Ib. 80c, 
Postpaid. ; 
KING OF DENMARK 
684, (45 days.) This is the great can- 
ning spinach. It has large spreading 
plants that carry broad, rounded very 
dark leaves which are somewhat crum- 
pled. Very hardy and of good quality. 
Pkt. 10c; ounce 18c; Ys Ib. 45c; 
Y2 Ib, 80c, Postpaid. 
MUSTARD SPINACH 
680. In addition to the rich spinach 
taste there’s a very mild taste of mus- 
tard. Usually ready to eat in 3 to 4 
weeks. The leaves are very tender, 
dark green, long and broad and 
smooth. Pkt. 10c; ounce 18c; 
Va Ib. 50c; V2 Ib. 85¢, Postpaid. 
PEPPERS 
Ideal to stuff and 
Pkt. 15¢; 
CULTURE: One ounce sows 100 foot row. 
Sow..in..March..or--Aprilabout..1.inch -deep, 
rows 15 inches apart. Again in August or 
September for a late fall crop. 
HOT WEATHER 
EVERBEARING SPINACH 
NEW ZEALAND 
“Cut and come again." And, you have 
it right up until frost. 
685. (70 days.) Entirely different from 
others. This native of New Zealand 
thrives right on through the hot 
weather and gives you wonderfully 
fine flavored “greens” right up until 
frost. The plants make a wide spread- 
ing growth. When you pinch out the 
last 3 or 4 inches of tender growth it 
rebranches again and again. Before 
long you will cut them again and so it 
goes week after week until frost. Very 
dark green, very “meaty” foliage. Al- 
low 3 feet of row width when you 
plant and soak seed in warm water 
several hours before planting.) Pkt. 
12c; ounce 30c; 4 Ib. 75c, Postpaid. 
TURNIPS 
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PEPPER PLANTS 
Sturdy plants, ready to make fast growth 
for an earlier yield. For extra convenience 
and excellent results order pepper plants. 
Shipment made at the proper planting time. 
Your Choice of: 
561. California Wonder 
565. King of the North 
566. Early Thick Meat 
25 plants 59c; 50 plants 95c; 
100 plants $1.65; 200 plants $2.85; 
All Postpaid. 
tender, Excellent quality, extra thick flesh, and a heavy yielder. 
Pkt. 15¢; V2 ounce 50c; oz. 85c, Postpaid 
KING OF THE NORTH 
572. (53 days.) Exceptionally early ideal for Northern states. Great 
big fellows 6 inches long, 4 inches across. Brilliant red when ripe. 
Big yields under all kinds of weather. Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 40c; 
ounce 65c, Postpaid. 
PIMIENTO 
582. (72 days.) A heart-shaped pepper, very mild. Dark green, 
changing to bright crimson. Flesh is thick, sweet, and tender. 
Pkt. 10c; V2 oz. 40c; ounce 65c, Postpaid. 
RED CHILI 
580. (80 days.) Best hot pepper for seasoning, canning, drying and 
pickling. Grows and yields heavily anywhere. 
Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 40c; ounce 65c¢, Postpaid. 
584. YELLOW HUNGARIAN. (58 days.) Very early. Peppers are 
6 to 7 inches long and slender. Quite pungent but not hot. Waxy 
yellow color turns bright red when ripe. 
Pkt. 15¢; 2 ounce 50c; ounce 90c, Postpaid. 
CULTURE: One ounce sows 125-ft. row, 2 to 3 pounds per 
acre. Cover the seed % to % inch deep. Plant in early 
spring or in the middle of July for a big fall crop. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
818. (55 days) Perfect globe-shaped turnip. The House- 
wife's favorite everywhere. Pure white, fine grained 
flesh is mild and sweet. Smooth and uniform. Keeps 
especially well. Excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; ounce 18c; 
V4 Ib. 35c; Ib. 75c; 3 Ibs. $1.95, Postpaid. 
EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF 
812. (45 days.) One that is used for the home garden in 
a big way. The roots are 3 to 5 inches in diameter, It’s 
flat with a purple top, white below. Very fine-grained 
and sweet. Pkt. 10c; ounce 20c; / Ib. 38c¢; Ib. 85c; 3 Ibs. 
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