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- CELERIAC 
This is a two-purpose vegetable; the leaves 
are cut when young and used to flavor soups 
and meats; the roots are boiled, sliced, cooled, 
and served as a salad. 
Giant Prague. 112 days. 
Pkt. 15c, 1% oz. 50c, oz. 90c, %4 Ib. $3.00. 
Celery for Flavoring 
Not for sowing. Y |b. 75c. 
CHERVIL 
One ounce of seed will sow a row about 
100 feet long. 
90 days. A pungent, aromatic plant used for 
garnishing and seasoning. Leaves are brilliant 
green, finely cut and curled, giving the ap- 
pearance of Parsley. Seed germinates slowly. 
Pkt. 20c, ¥ oz. 50c, oz. 90c. 
CHIVES - Schnittlauch 
Indispensable for flavoring certain dishes, 
imparting a mild taste of Onion. The plants 
are hardy and will last for years. For winter 
use, lift and plant in a pot or box and place 
in a sunny window in the kitchen. 
Seed.. Pkt. 20c, ¥ oz. $1.00, oz. $1.85. 
CHICORY 
One ounce will sow a row 100 feet long. 
Magdeburg. 120 days. The long, smooth 
white roots are used as a substitute for 
coffee when roasted and ground. Leaves 
may be used: for salad. 
Pkt. 15c, % oz. 40c, oz. 65c. 
Witloof or French Endive. 145 days. Roots 
_ are easily produced from seed, sown in May 
or June, in rows 1 foot apart; thin out the 
plants to 2 to 3 inches. They are taken up 
after a few hard frosts and only the top 
part used as a winter vegetable. Plant un- 
der a bench in the greenhouse or a light, 
dry, warm portion of a cellar in a bed of 
rich garden soil 1 foot deep. ‘The top 
growth remains intact, and may be cut any 
time after 5 inches of growth. 
Pkt. 15c, Y% oz. 45c, oz. 80c, 4 Ib. $2.50. 
Sweet Corn—Hybrid Big Mo 
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SWEET SUGAR CORN 
One pound will plant about 150 hills; 12 to 15 pounds, an acre. 
_ Plant once a week from the time the ground 
is permanently warm until July 15, 6 to 8 
grains in a hill 3 feet apart each way, and thin 
out when 4 inches high to 3 or 4 plants to the 
hill, or plant in rows 3 feet apart and thin out 
so the plants stand 1 foot apart. Early va- 
rieties should be planted for a late crop to be 
sure of maturity. 
Sugar Corn prepaid in quantities up to 5 
pounds to the First and Second Zones. 
Open Pollinated Types 
Early White. 60 days. An extra-early white 
Sweet Corn producing two large 12-rowed 
ears on each stalk. An excellent Corn for 
early market or home use. 
Pkt. 15c, 42 Ib. 35c, Ib. 60c, 5 Ibs. $2.50. 
Country Gentleman. 95 days. A _ distinct 
sort, with deep, fine grains irregularly placed 
on the cob. In sweetness it is unapproached. 
Ears large. 
Pkt. 10c, ¥2 lb. 25c, Ib. 45c, 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
Golden Midget. 65 days. A very early, 
dwarf-growing yellow Corn with ears 4 
inches long, having 8 rows of sweet, tender 
kernels. 
Pkt. 35c, 2 pkts. 65c, ¥% Ib. 90c, Ib. $1.75. 
Golden Bantam. 79 days. While yellow in 
color this is one of the sweetest and earliest 
varieties. Ears medium size; kernels tender 
and delicious. We recommend it very highly 
for the home garden. 
Pkt. 10c, ¥ Ib. 25c, Ib. 45c, 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
improved Golden Bantam. 84 days. An 
excellent midseason Corn producing golden 
yellow ears 6 to 7 inches long, with 12 to 
14 rows of sweet tender kernels. The stalks 
are 6 feet high, strong and vigorous. 
Pkt. 15c, ¥% Ib. 30c, Ib. 50c, 5 Ibs. $2.25. 
Golden Country Gentleman. Similar to the 
well-known Country Gentleman, but having 
deep golden yellow kernels. 
Pkt. 15c, ¥ Ib. 30c, Ib. 50c, 5 lbs. $2.25. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. 95 days. The best late 
Corn grown. Ears extra large, and produced 
in abundance. Its sweetness is unexcelled. 
Pkt. 15c, Y% Ib. 30c, Ib. 50c, 5 Ibs. $2.25. 
Hybrid Types 
Alphagold. 60 days. Earlier than Golden 
Bantam and generally twice as productive, 
has attractive 8-inch, 12-rowed ears. 
Pkt. 20c,,4% lb. 45c, Ib. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Aristogold. 83 days. Very satisfactory. It is 
tender, exceptionally well flavored, and pro- 
duces a heavy crop. 
Pkt. 20c, Y% Ib. 45c, lb. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Big Mo. 81 days. Honorable Mention, 1951 
All-America Selections. This 7-foot midsea- 
son golden yellow hybrid shows great prom- 
ise for garden or fresh use, canning and 
quick freezing. The tall, sturdy, suckerless 
stalks bear large attractive ears, well above 
the ground. Ears are 81% inches long, 24 
inches wide, with 16 to 20 rows of deep 
tender sweet kernels covered with very tight 
husk, Pkt. 25c, % lb. 70c, Ib. $1.25. 
Flagship. 82 days. A fine new yellow mid- 
season hybrid, striking for its great vigor 
and uniformity of stalk and ear. Grows 
714 feet tall, sturdy, with dark green foli- 
age. Often bears 2 ears to a stalk, 82 
inches long with 14 to 16 rows of golden 
yellow kernels, medium deep, tender and 
sweet flavored. Its heavy, tight husk makes 
it earworm resistant. 
Pkt. 25c, ¥% Ib. 70c, lb. $1.25. 
Golden Cross Bantam. 85 days. This 
hybrid of the Bantam type grows much 
larger stalks than the regular Bantam 
strain. Ears are 7 to 8 inches long, with 
12 or 14 rows of fair-sized kernels. Ready 
for use in about 86 days from planting. 
Pkt. 15c, 1% Ib. 40c, lb. 70c, 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Goldrush. 69 days. The finest large-eared 
early hybrid sort. The ears are 8Y2 inches 
long, well filled to the tip with 12 to 14 
rows of tender sweet kernels of the finest 
quality. Stalks are 6 feet tall with a high 
percentage producing 2 ears to each stalk. 
Pkt. 15c, ¥% Ib. 45c, Ib. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Golden Freezer. 80 days. A new midseason 
yellow hybrid ideally suited to home gar- 
den, canning and freezing. Stalks are 6 to 
6% feet tall; ears are 8 inches long, well 
filled to the tip with 10 to 12 rows of me- 
dium yellow kernels of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 20c, % lb. 45c, Ib. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Golden Rocket. 60 days. A new early yellow 
hybrid Corn maturing in 60 days, produc- 
ing ears of excellent quality, averaging 8 
inches long, on vigorous stalks. Height 5 to 
6 feet. 
Pkt. 20c, 2 Ib. 45c, Ib. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
Hybrid Stowell’s Evergreen Corn. 93 days. 
Hybrid Stowell’s Evergreen is recommended 
for the main and late crop. Compared with 
the open-pollinated type it makes a better 
root-growth, a sturdier stalk, is disease- 
resistant. 
Pkt. 20c, 2 Ib. 45c, Ib. 75c, 5 Ibs. $3.50. 
lochief. 83 days. This yellow is of the same 
maturity as Golden Cross but grows about 
12 inches taller and has a much heavier 
yield. The large attractive ears have mostly 
16 rows of deep, narrow, fresh-looking ker- 
nels of excellent color and flavor, with a 
very tender pericarp. It has the exceptional 
ability to hold this quality for several days. 
Pkt. 25c, ¥% Ib. 70c, lb. $1.25. 
loana. 83 days. A fine uniform All-America 
Winner. The well-filled, light yellow ears 
are 8 inches long, 12 to 16-rowed. The 
suckerless stalks grow 6 to 7 feet tall, show- 
ing great resistance to drought. 
Pkt. 15c, ¥% lb. 40c, Ib. 70c, 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Marcross. 76 days. Stalks short but sturdy, 
highly resistant to Stewart’s disease. Ears 
long, plump, abruptly tapered at tips. 10 
to 14-rowed, with light cream-yellow, me- 
dium-broad kernels of good quality. 
Pkt. 15c, ¥% Ib. 40c, Ib. 70c, 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Spancross. 73 days. Stalk of medium height. 
Ear well filled, uniform, attractive, having 
10 to 14 rows of golden yellow kernels of 
good quality. 
Pkt. 15c, % Ib. 40c, Ib. 70c, 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
Tendermost. 83 days. The clean golden 14- 
rowed ears are deliciously sweet and develop 
a brilliant color. They have plump, well- 
filled tips with deep kernels. It has a great 
degree of resistance to smut. 
Pkt. 15c, % Ib. 40c, Ib. 70c, 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
HYBRID POP CORN 
These new hybrid Pop Corns will show a 
much larger yield and popping volume than 
the open-pollinated sorts. 
White Giant. Deep, white, pointed kernels 
arranged in irregular rows on small cobs. 
Earlier and of better quality than the old 
variety. Pkt. 20c, ¥% Ib. 60c, Ib. $1.10. 
Golden Giant. A yellow variety similar to 
White Giant. Has a popping volume 25 
per cent larger than the open-pollinated 
sorts. Pkt. 20c, ¥% Ib. 60c, Ib. $1.10. 
POP CORN 
Queen’s Golden. Pops white. 
1% Ib. 25c, lb. 40c, 3 Ibs. $1.10. 
Snowflake. 1% Ib. 25c, Ib. 40c, 3 Ibs. $1.10. 
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