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HERB SEEDS 
CHERVIL (CHUR-vil) 
(Anthriscus cerefolium) Plain leaf Cher- 
vil, of Parsley Family, whose Parsley-like 
leaves are used for flavoring salads. 
Grows 18-24”. Sow seeds in early spring 
or late fall, in any good garden soil, some 
shade best and produces leaves for use 
in 6-10 weeks. Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 40¢ 
CHERVIL, Curled Leaf 
Similiar to the plain leaf type except 
that the curled leaves are more used for 
garnishing, similiar to Persley. 
Pkt. 15¢ Oz. 40¢ 
CHICORY, Brussels Witlof. (Special Strain) 
(Chicorium intybus) A perennial herb, 
the roots of which can be dried and used 
as a substitute for coffee; the leaves are 
used when young and tender as greens 
or those of the older plants are blanched 
much as is Celery. The leaves are forced 
during fall and winter to produce loose 
white or pink leaves or Witlof or French 
Endive. Sow early in spring, thinly in 
rows 18” apart, thin to 6 in. in row. Dig 
roots in fall, cutting tops to 1’? and store 
in pit or root cellar; for Witlof, shorten the 
roots to 8-9’, cutting the lower end, bury 
upright in damp sand or soil covering tops 
with 6-8 inches of the soil and keep at 
about 60 degrees F; in 2-3 wks the blanch- 
ed heads 5-6” long can be cut for use. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% lb. $2.00. 
CHICORY, van Spronsent’s Variety. 
A special select variety of Brussel Witlof. 
Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 35¢; 1%, Ib. $1.90. 
CHIVES (Chy-vz) 
(Allium schoenoprasum) Perennial de- 
veloping a thick grass-like tuft and valued 
for their mild onionlike flavor, the green 
stems being used in salads, soups, etc. 
The oftener the leaves are cut the stronger 
the plant will grow. Sow seeds early in 
the spring. in rows 2-3 feet apart and thin 
plants to 6” apart. Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 90¢ 
CORN SALAD 
(Valerianella locusta, variety  oiltoria) 
Dutch Broad Leaf, Large Seeded. Also 
known as Fetticus, Vetticost and Lambs- 
lettuce. Grown in early spring or late 
fall as a pot-herb or salad; seed sown in 
early fall, some plants will get large 
enough for fall use and the balance with 
flavoring soups, either in green state or 
dried. Pkt. 15¢; Oz. 35¢ 
MERCURY (Chenopodium Bonus-Heuricus) 
A hardy perennial..Seed sown in spring 
in a seed bed and pricked out once before 
planting in its permanent quarters. Leaves 
eaten like Spinach or the shoots may be 
blanched by simply earthing them up and 
using like Asparagus Pkt. 25¢ 
MALABAR SQUASH. 
(Cucubita ficifolia) This is the ‘‘Cabellos 
de Angel’ or Angel’s Hair of Spanish 
America. The fruits are 10” long, 7” dia- 
meter,with very smooth glossy skin of a 
dark green color, striped and mottled with 
greenish white. After being booiled the 
thread-like pulp can be dressed in several 
ways. ,Oz. 50¢; Pkt. 20¢ 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY 
DIMONDALE, MICHIGAN 
THE SIBERIAN IRIS 
In looking at the Siberian Iris plantings 
made in the fall, I have made up my mind 
to try spring planting in the future. 
Too many are lost each spring by the 
heaving out of the ground as well as too 
much work is required setting them over 
again in the spring. 
No doubt they can be easily grown by 
planting in the fall, especially in small 
planting where one can pay attention to 
them all winter but in large field plantings 
we will try spring planting for a while: 
The subscription price is still but $2.00 
for 12 issues;. 
SINNINGIA - SISYRINCHIUM 
Sedum continued on page 232. 
—acre. Vigorous, spreading; mats rich green; golden stars; 4”; HP... Lo etess SEDM-2. 20¢ 
—album x murale. Purple fol; pinkish fis; creeping mat forming; 8”.... SEDM-8M. 254 
—caeruleum. Blue flowered; 4 in; HA . 20¢ 
—Kamischaticum. Orange-yellow, 34”? ac; summer; N. E. Asiia; HP.... SEDM-72 (C). 50¢ 
—floriferum. Yellow, 15” ac; semi-evergreen; July-Aug; China; HP.... SEDM-57 (C). 40¢ 
—Leibergii. Fine RG; fleshy spoon-shaped lvs; golden stav:: 10”; HP.... SEDM-76. 25¢ 
—oreganum. Green lvs; bright yellow fading to pink; HP... SEDM-100. 20¢ 
SEDM-127. 25¢ 
—Rosea. Yellowish or greenish fis; 1 ft; HP ii eessneceseeeee aie 
—sempervivoides. Red fis 44 in. ac; 1 ft; HHB...........0..0.0.. .. SEDM-138(C). 30¢ 
—spectabile Brilliant. Fls 112” ac. red; glaucous; 18”; HP.................... SEDM-146B (C). 40¢ 
—spurium coccineum. Creeping. mats; 6’; nearly ev; red fis; HP........ SEDM-148C. 25¢ 
—Tatarinowii. White to pink fis; 8 inchs; HP; China......0.0... 0.0. ... SEDM-158. 25¢ 
—sedum, Mixture: All kinds mixed incr cece sree serene ence % .. SEDM-X. 25¢ 
SEMPERVIVUM. (sem-per-VY-vum) HOUSE-LEEK. Crassulaceae. 
Succulent plants or sub-shrubs with thick fleshy leaves and very much like the 
Sedums. Flowers are in dense heads, white, pink; greenish, yellow or purple. They are 
excellent for the rockery and thrive in sandy soils, sunny dry positions. The tender 
sorts make excellent house plants. All easily grown from seed sown like any perennial. 
—caespitosum. (Aeonium c.) Tender sh; lovely golden ffs... eseseesees SEMP-16. 30¢ 
SENECIO. (se-NEE-she-oh) GROUNDSEL. CINERARIA. Compositae. 
A large and variable genus including shrubs and trees. They are usually easy to 
grow from seed in a good loamy soil. The greenhouse Cinerarias correctly belong 
here. Many of the herbaceous sorts are grown for their flowers. 
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—diversifolia. Low growing sh; yellow fis; HP.. Be 
—doronicum.: Orange. Daisy.) Pel Etre RG SEE oer crccte se rector etere ete raene reece 6 
—elegans. Fls heads loose corymbs, rays purplish, disks yellow; 2’ HA.... SENE-29. 15¢ 
—jacqmontiana. Collected in the Himalayas; P. eee esate SENE-30. 50¢ 
—macroglossus. Cape Ivy. Bright yellow daisies; herb. cl; steactaes G 
—Purshiana. Western sp;light gray fol; bright yellow heads; i HP.... SENE-58. 20¢ 
—scandens. Climber to 20 ft; loose panicles; yellow ray fis; 3-4 ft, FHP SENE-66. 20¢ 
UVES © aire, Aisne Seshh cadecelavacsstasteantesczovereess roa eeu SENE-X. 20¢ 
SEQUOIA (see-KWOY-uh) sempervirens. Redwood. Oz. $1.10; Lb. 31000...SEQU-1. 50¢ 
—gigantea: see Sequoiadendron giganteum. Giant Sequoia of Cali‘ornia. 
—Senecio Mixture. All species 
SEQUOIADENDRON (see-kwoy-ad-DEN-dron) giganteum. Giant Sequoia. It has 
grown in Central N. Yon... sesersensaseas Oz-S1-505) lb. -S14.00 Ne. sec-cscse>-v-cee nas SEQO-1. 50¢ 
SEQUOIA......(se-K WOlI-ah) Taxodiaceae. 
The large evergreen tree of California growing to 300 ft. They grow only near 
the sea where the fogs occur. 
—gigantea. Giant Sequoia (Sequoidendron) 2.0... OZeie 2008 reccuneres SEQ-1l. 25¢ 
—sempervirens. Redwood. (Calif. seed Only)... eccseeeneeeeee Oz. $1.75.... SEQ-2. 25¢ 
SERRATULA. (ser-RA-tu-la) Compositae. 
Perennials allied to Centaurea. Flowers are either single or in corymbs, of disk 
flowers. Good in the border. 
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SESBANIA emerus. (microphhylla) 16 ft, shrub; tender, for South........... SESB-3. 30¢ 
—Zambesiaca.. South RHOGESIAN= BSDECICSiasserecelereeeereeies seer teeea eaten ant ueser cases eeeeeee SESB-6. 30¢ 
SETARIA. (c-TAY-re-ah) Gramineae. 
Tender annual and perennial grasses; 
start indoors early and transplant outside 
when frost danger is over. : 
—italica. Fox-tail Millet. Ornamental grass; 5 £0; TA i........ccccoccccssvssssssccecossenase SETA-1. 15¢ 
SHAMROCK. 
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SHEPHERDIA. (she-PUR-de-ah) Elaeagnaceae. 
Shrubs and small trees, adapted to dry rocky soils, very hardy and they do well 
near the seaside. Sow seeds in the fall or stratify. Will quote by lb. if interested. 
—argentea. Buffalo Berry. Thorny; 18”; very hardy hedge plant... . SHEP-1. 25¢ 
—canadensis....Thornless; fruit red or yellow; very hardy; 8ft........ccceee SHEP-2. 25¢ 
SIDALCEA. (si-DAL-see-ah) Malvaceae. 2 
Flowers are like miniature Hollyhocks, in spikes or clusters. Thrive in a rich sandy 
soil. The perennials bloom over a long period; good for the flower border. 
——slark s) tybprids. 7h xcellent, Colors raneesmseicu, euler ee ie cs eee eee SIDA-55. 20¢ 
SILENE. (sy-LEE-nee) CATCHFLY, CAMPION. Caryophyllaceae. 
Annual, biennial and perennial plants in many species, most showy and valued both 
in the border and rockery. The seed of the annuals can be sown in the fall, which 
will produce earlier flowers. 
—acaulis. Pink fis; moss-like tufted perennial; May-Aug; HP..... .. SILE-1(C). 40¢ 
Se Ve, CLON GALAN Tirecccsccceosscetsy Setanavasaesvavusted= My etestensiyauncgesvaceruryresherstdeonscses searencackereeesececven tte SILE-1E(C). 40¢ 
—alpesiris. Glistening white fils; 15” ac; panicles; June-Aug; 6 in; HP........ SILE-4. 20¢ 
————tlora = plenO ws DOUD em HOWw.ereGm Loni nt aan nte nt ene SILE-4D. 25¢ 
— —fl. pl. Fully double fis, 4 in. stems; May; well drained soil; HP.... SILE-4D(W). 30¢ 
—armeria. Bright magenta fis; 1 ft; HP; sow late fall OF CY SDeeecccccsesceees SILE-6. 25¢ 
—-—Peach Blossom. Compact, flesh colored fis in drooping rac; 10”; HP.... SILE-6B. 25¢ 
pendula ROsemandanwiiitemnt]S am 0, mete ieee eee nan ne carmmne nnn SILE-6P. 25¢ 
—i—-New, Art Shades. Dwart, double; RG HPee Lee . SILE-6A. 20¢ 
—Fortunii. Rose or white fis; best grown as HA; Sept; 3 ft; HP ... SILE-37. 15¢ 
—Hookeri. White or pink fis; 2” ac; lovely for RG; 5 in; HP SILE-48. 25¢ 
—-maritima.. EVety a white mi srs itG al Ele ee een SILE-62. 15¢ 
—pendula Rose. Rose fis; 14” ac; drooping racemes; ... SILE-75. 15¢ 
—-—Bonneiti. Purplish fils; stems brow-red ;10”; SILE-75B. 20¢ 
—-—Byou. Double’ salmon-rose fis; 10’: HAs.i.ccc.. 
——wWhite. Attractive white; 10 in; HA............ 
—-—Triumph. Compact double crimson; HA... 
—Shafta. 
.. SILE-75Y. 20¢ 
.. SILE-75W .20¢ 
... SILE-75T. 20¢ 
leKornye Joubbgoyiceiaise TaKeR (A Sho SMe ey ny ganencrarneiehr ove eee, SILE-100. 20¢ 
-When marked with a star as: ‘HHP or *HB, treat the plant as an annual in the North. 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
