VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES > KEYSTONE SEEDS 
EXPLANATORY NOTES 
TELEGRAPH CODE: For the customer’s convenience and economy, we have listed a 
telegraph code word in the description of each variety. Code words for weight will be 
found on page 125. 
INDEX: See pages 126 and 127. 
CULTURAL NOTES: Brief cultural notes will be found under species headings. On page 
121 we have included our well known “Vegetable Crops Planting Chart” which gives, in 
concise form, general cultural directions for all kinds of vegetable crops, and on page 120 
some general information on “Gardening Suggestions”. 
MATURITY DATES: The many variables affecting the growth of a crop make it im- 
possible to predict the exact number of days required for maturity. Therefore, our main 
purpose in listing maturity dates is to provide a relative basis for comparison. 
Accumulated heat unit requirements of certain varieties of peas have been measured for 
maturity to Tenderometer readings of 90 to 110 and are available, upon request, for those 
who care to use this information for predicting relative harvest dates. 
VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS: In this catalog we describe all the varieties, new and old, 
which in our opinion represent the standard and best types in existence for their specific 
purpose. An effort has been made to eliminate less desirable sorts and to list known 
synonyms, with the accepted or preferred varietal name given first in capital letters and 
also to mention in the descriptions similarity existing between varieties. 
Descriptions and data are based on trial ground and general observations and opinions, 
and are believed to represent the variety fairly. Here again varying growing conditions 
may result in different behavior, and these descriptions are, therefore, offered without 
obligation on our part or that of our dealers. 
VITAMIN CHART for vegetables will be found on page 123. 
PRINCIPAL USES: Under this heading we have indicated, by symbols, the most im- 
portant uses of the variety, ie., the purpose or purposes for which it is most widely 
grown. It is quite possible that, under certain conditions, local uses may differ or that a 
variety may have secondary uses not indicated. Symbols are as follows: 
UB ie a oe Home Garden Cina Canning 
Mierra has Market Tet nce Freezing 
Scat ars Shipping Drange Dry or Dehydrated 
FIELD CROPS: For those interested in information on field crops, we have inserted on 
page 122 our “Field Crop Planting Chart” which lists the kinds of field seeds, pounds per 
standard bushel, recommended rate and time of sowing. 
FLOWERS: In response to many requests for a list of the more commonly used and 
recommended varieties of flowers and their usage, we have given just such a list in table 
form on page 119. The information therein sets forth the annuals, biennials, and peren- 
nials, periods of bloom, height of plant for the varieties which we sell, and how they 
may be used. 
ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS: The All America trials are performing a valuable and 
unusual service for the seed trade and the public. By a series of plantings throughout the 
United States new varieties and introductions of vegetables and flowers are carefully judged 
to appraise their value, and if they are winners they are given one of the following awards: 
GeV se5 ee Gold Medal Bete VR te wee Bronze Medal 
Sl) a ee eet Silver Medal Hebe WY RRC ned on he Honorable Mention 
We have marked each vegetable variety in this catalog which has received an award in 
past years. 
FEBRUARY, 1953 
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