Abbott & Cobb 
Method of Testing Seeds 
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Above is a partial view of our greenhouse where germination tests are made. Each bench is specially 
equipped with heat to suit any variety of seed planted. Some seeds need more heat than others, so we sow 
Green Italian Broccoli 
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Philadelphia, Pa. 
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them according to the heat supply that is available 
from beneath the benches. We prefer to use this 
method after experimenting for several years, as it 
is possible for us to determine the vitality of any 
seed by using this method. It is much easier to use 
the machine method but we prefer to put extra 
work on this important “testing of seeds.” 300 or 
400 seeds are used, according to variety. The 
benches are made up of 1 inch of stable manure on 
the bottom or base, to attract and hold heat, then 2 
inches of virgin soil is used, rather rough, and 
finally 1 inch of steved soil. A key or check is used 
for each variety of seed planted. The key must be 
one that has been tested and proved to be 80%. 
Abbott Jr. 1s experienced and ts responsible for all 
germination tests. 
ABBOTT & COBB 
GREEN ITALIAN BROCCOLI 
(Calabrese) 
The variety we offer is the sprouting type, 
srowing, In most cases, about 3 feet. 
The plant has a sort of branching habit. 
As soon as a sprout is cut from a branch, 
another immediately forms and matures 
very quickly. 
The strain that we are offering ts the dark 
green, robust type, and we have succeeded 
in keeping our stock true. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z. 50 cts.; 14lb. $1.75; lb. $6; 
10 lbs. $55. 
