VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES % KEYSTONE SEEDS 
MUSTARD—Continued = Prin- Tele- 
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Uses Code 
PRIZEWINNER HMC MUYJS 
Southern Giant Curled Long Standing type, standing two to three days longer 
without bolting. Light yellowish-green, finely curled leaves, without spines 
or hairs. Al] America Selection H. M. 1950. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED HMC MANNE 
This is similar to the long standing strain except that it matures quicker and 
sends up seed stalks earlier, hence better adapted for a quick crop or for 
growing in the fall when seed stalks are slower to form. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED LONG STANDING HMSC MARRY 
The leading mustard. It is unquestionably the most popular and widely 
known. It represents a high standard in quality and attractiveness. Plant large 
and upright in growth. Leaves, large, long, oval, crumpled, curled, and fringed 
on the margins, bright medium green color. Seeds reddish brown. All America 
Selection G. M. 1935. 
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SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED LONG STANDING—Widely used and known for 
its fine appearance. 
TENDERGREEN or Mustard Spinach (Komatsuma) HMSC MEDAL 
Brassica perviridis 
An introduction of Oriental origin, it is an excellent sort because of its re- 
sistance to hot dry weather, and delicious flavor resembling blended spinach 
and mustard. Leaves, rich medium green in color, large oblong, smooth, with 
slender whitish center ribs. Does not bolt seeders quickly. 
YELLOW or White London Brassica alba HC MASON 
An early sort, grown principally for its light-colored seeds, which are used 
for making table mustard. Plant rather dark green, with smooth, deeply cut 
leaves. Not used for greens, as it bolts seeders very early. 
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