24 | GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
Pumpkins 
Connecticut Field Pumpkin 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One oz. of seed for 20 
hills. About 3 pounds per acre. Usually grown in corn- 
fields, but can be grown as a separate crop. Seed should 
be planted in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, after soil 
gets warm. Cultivate until vines begin to run, Cut Pump- 
kins after leaves die, leaving 3 to 4 inches of stem at- 
tached to fruit. Store in a dry place, and do not bruise. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD. 7° days. Generally used for 
planting in Corn for stock feeding; also makes good pies. 
KING OF THE MAMMOTHS. 120 days. The giant 
among Pumpkins. Often grows two feet or more in 
diameter. 
*SUGAR PIE. 108 days. Fruit small, round, flattened 
at the ends, and slightly ribbed. Skin and flesh deep 
orange-yellow. Flesh very thick and of high quality. 
WINTER LUXURY. 100 days. Round, medium in size, 
with a golden yellow skin closely netted like a netted 
Muskmelon; sweet and finely flavored and an exception- 
ally good keeper. 
Prices: Oz., 25c; 1% Ib., 70c; Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
Radishes 
CAVALIER, 25 days. A highly colored and attractive 
variety for all purposes and especially for shipping. Tops 
small, roots oblong-globe, very firm and of bright red color. 
Especially adapted for growing on muck soils, 
%GRAND RAPIDS FORCING. 20 days. New, im- 
proved. The best greenhouse variety and the earliest of the 
Scarlet Globe type, but superior in every way for green- 
house forcing. When properly grown it is the most handsome 
and best forcing sort with the shortest top and the Radishes 
are ready to pull before you realize it on this account. A 
scarlet globe variety with a short top. 
Radishes prefer a deep, rich, sandy soil and an application 
of a well balanced fertilizer. 
Prices: Oz., 15c; 1% Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00, posipaid. 
Not postpaid, 10 ibs. or more, tb., 85c. 
Knee Pads 
The most comfortable, sturdy, long wearing knee pads 
available. Constructed of top quality molded rubber, with 
soft sponge rubber cushion on the inside gives positive pro- 
tection against sore, aching knees. Light weight, and form 
fit for any knee. Ideal for anybody who is a down-on-the- 
knee worker. Mailing weight 3 Ibs. 
Price: $2.50 per pair. 
Postage will be extra. 
* EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. 20 days. We have an excep- 
tionally fine stock of this grand variety, which has been 
tested by having crops grown both in greenhouses and out- 
doors. Our new stock will not be sold until it is tested. It 
is one of the earliest forcing Radishes, and does equally as 
well for outdoor culture. Roots are globe-shaped, of fair size, 
not apt to be pithy, small tops, crisp and tender, color 
bright scarlet. A scarlet globe variety with a medium top. 
Grand Rapids Forcing Radish 
The Grand Rapids Forcing Varieties are nationally 
known. Turn to the others: Lettuce is described on page 
16; Tomatoes on page 29. 
% This variety recommended by Michigan State College 
