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170 Oakleaf. 65 days. Semi-heading, of medium size, 
with medium green leaves resembling oak leaves. Very 
tender and tasty and can stand hot weather. Pkt. 25 
cts.; oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
193 Paris White Cos (Romaine). 83 days. Elongated 
heads of very crisp, sweetly flavored leaves that provide 
a welcome change from the usual Lettuce. Plants grow 
to 10 inches tall. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
171 Simpson. 45 days. Very good variety for home 
gardens. Light green, frilled and fringed leaves with a 
delicate, crisp taste. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
162 Slobolt. 45 days. Stands heat without going to seed 
for two or three weeks longer than such similar varieties 
as Grand Rapids and Simpson. A loose-leaf variety 
with leaves that are very frmged and curled. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
Voz. 35 cts.; oz. 65 cts. 
172 White Boston. 80 days. Similar to Big Boston but 
leaves are light green. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Leek 
Sow seed in a trench 8 inches deep and cover with 4 inch of 
soil. Thin young plants to stand 5 to 6 inches apart, with 14% 
feet between rows. As seedlings grow, trenches can be filled 
in to blanch the stems. 
523 American Flag. 130 days. An early variety pro- 
ducing stems 2 inches across, that may be blanched 10 
inches from the root. Strong, fast grower, best in late 
summer. Pkt. 25 cts.; 440z. 60 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
Mustard 
Seed can be sown in the open ground as soon as soil can be 
prepared. Space plants 6 inches apart, with 18 inches between 
rows. Young leaves can be pulled as needed. 
196 Giant Southern Curled. 35 days. Mild-flavored, 
bright green leaves making a fine dish when cooked as 
greens. Curled leaves; excellent for either spring or fall 
planting. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Muskmelon 
Melons grow best in light rich soil. Do not set out plants or 
seed until all danger of frost has passed and ground is warm. 
For an early start, sow seed indoors in pots. Melon seed is 
usually sown in hills 6 feet apart each way; 3 plants to a hill 
are sufficient. 
490A Bender’s Surprise. 90 days. An oblong, greenish 
yellow melon with flesh of salmon color. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
50 cts. 
490E Emerald Gem. 90 days. Dark green outer skin, with 
thick, sweet, deep salmon flesh. Somewhat flattened in 
shape; very early. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
490B Hearts of Gold. 90 days. The rich deep orange 
flesh is very sweet. Slightly elongated in shape, weighing 
about 3 pounds each. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
490C Pride of Wisconsin. 92 days. Oval fruits with 
coarsely netted, pearly gray rind. Thick orange flesh, 
solid and very sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 50 cts. 
490D Rocky Ford (Gold-lined). 90 days. Oval in shape, 
with heavy netting over the whole melon. Flesh is thick 
and sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Okra 
Young pods are good for cutting up In soups, stews, etc. 
Strictly a warm-weather crop. Sow in the open ground about 
June 1 and thin plants to stand 12 inches apart. Space rows 
2% feet apart. 1 ounce will plant 50 feet of drill. 
520A Clemson Spineless. 56 days. A new variety. 
Dark green pods 7 to 9 inches long. Plants grow 4 feet 
tally Pict 5 etss oz. 30 cts.s 24lbs S0lets- 
520B Dwarf Green Long Pod. 52 days. Plants reach a 
height of 2 to 214 feet and produce many dark green 
pods. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 4lb. 80 cts. 
520C White Velvet. 62 days. Plants grow 3 feet tall. 
Creamy white pods 6 to 7 inches long, which are tender 
and slender. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 
Onion Sets 
These small bulbs produce scallions and Onions much more 
quickly than seed. For scallions plant sets 2 inches apart 
as early in spring as possible. They will be ready in four to six 
weeks. For large Onions plant the yellow Onion sets 4 inches 
apart. Space rows at least 114 feet apart, and plant the sets 
2 inches deep. 1 pound will plant 50 feet. 
Yellow Ebenezer Onion Sets. An excellent winter 
keeper; develops into full size Onions much sooner than 
seed. Also makes good scallions. Qt. 40 cts. 
Red Onion Sets. Mild flavor; good keeper. Tasty as 
scallions. Qt. 40 cts. 
White Onion Sets. Mostly used for scallions and table 
Onions. Qt. 40 cts. 
Onion Seed 
Seed can be started in the hotbed and transplanted to the 
open ground, spacing plants 4 inches apart, with at least 1144 
feet between rows. Or the seed can be sown directly in the 
garden as early as possible in the spring. When large enough, 
thin out to allow plenty of space for growth. 1 ounce will 
plant 100 feet of drill. 
524 Ailsa Craig. 110 days. Oval-shaped Onion with 
straw-colored skin and solid white flesh. Grows to huge 
size. Pkt. 25 cts.; Yoz. 50 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
526A Prizetaker. 110 days. A very large, thin-skinned 
Onion, golden brown with pure white, solid, mild flesh. 
Crisp and juicy. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 0z. 95 cts. 
517A Southport Red Globe. 115 days. Glossy light red, 
with fme-gramed, mild white interior. Yields heavily and 
is a good keeper. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
517 Southport White Globe. 110 days. Large, round, 
paper-white. Very fine flavor. Sweet, juicy, and extra 
good. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4goz. 40 cts.; 0z. 75 cts. 
525 Southport Yellow Globe. 115 days. Bright golden 
yellow strain, perfectly round and uniform in size and 
shape. Pure white, sweet, mild flesh; very widely ratsed. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz, 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
526B Sweet Spanish Yellow. 110 days. Globe-shaped 
Spanish Onions with exceptionally mild flavor. Pkt. 
15 cts:; Yoz. 50) cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
518A White Bunching. 120 days. Grown especially for 
scallions and small Onions. Tender and mild. Pkt. 
15 cts.; Yoz. 40 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
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518B White Portugal. 105 days. A large flat white 
Onion. Also used for bunching as well as for pickling 
when small. Pkt. 15 cts.; '44o0z. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
526C White Sweet Spanish. 110 days. Karge; solid, 
crisp, pure white Onion. Excellent erther for cooking 
or for serving raw. Pkt. 15 cts.; 440z. 50 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
Parsnips 
Sow seed in rows, covering with 14 inch of soil. Often seed 
is slow and poor in germination. Thin the young plants to 
stand 6 inches apart, with 114 feet between rows. Since roots 
are greatly improved by freezing, they are often left im the 
ground over winter and used the following spring. 1 ounce will 
sow 200 feet of row. 
533 Improved Hollow Crown. 100 days. Long smooth 
roots with broad shoulders. Tender, fine flavor. Pkt. 
15icts:3 oz. 35 cts. 
Peppers 
Start seed indoors in hotbed or coldframe. It takes eight 
weeks to grow plants large enough to set out. Plant outdoors 
when all danger of frost has passed, from May 1 to June 1, 
allowing 2 feet of space each way. All Peppers are green and 
if allowed to ripen on the plant they turn red. Days to maturity 
are from time plants are set out. 
157 Bull Nose or Large Bell. 70 days. An early sweet 
variety; prolific. Fruit 3 by 21% inches. Good for stuf- 
fing. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.10. 
168 California Wonder. 75 days. Blocky shape, thick 
walls, and sweet, fine flavor characterize this long-time 
favorite. Excellent for stuffing. Pkt. 20 cts.; Moz. 
60 cts.; oz. $1.10. 
167 Cayenne, Long Narrow. 72 days. Grows about 5 
inches Jong, curled and twisted. Very hot. Dried for 
winter use. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4go0z. 60 cts.; oz. $1.10. 
155 Chinese Giant. 80 days. Plants 2 feet high, bearing 
a heavy crop of very large, broad Peppers, dark green 
turning to scarlet. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 85 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
165 Hungarian Wax. 65 days. Grows 6 to 8 inches long; 
hot or pungent. Yellow, changing to orange and then 
bright red. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4goz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
153 Large Sweet Yellow. 70 days. Green when young, 
bright yellow when ripe. Smooth fruits with a mild, 
sweet flavor. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
156 Neapolitan. 61 days. Very early, sweet and mild. 
Upright, three-lobed fruit about 4 inches long and 2 
inches wide. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
154 Pimiento. 65 days. Heart-shaped, 31% inches long 
and 21% inches in diameter at top. Very sweet; bright 
red color when ripe. Pkt. 15 cts.; 440z. 85 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
164 Red Cherry. 75 days. Hot. Round fruits 11% in hes 
across, resembling a large cherry. Very prolific. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
173 Ruby King. 68 days. Grows 4 to 6 inches long. Pro- 
lific bearer. Walls are medium thick; excellent for 
slicing or stuffing. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
174 World Beater. 72 days. Large size. Thick, sweet, 
dark green flesh, becoming bright red. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Voz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
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