Red River Potato Mix 
A special insect and disease spray for Potatoes. 
Copper arsenate combined with DDT. Kills the 
potato bug; drives off the flea beetle and leaf-hopper; 
prevents blight from gaining a foothold. Increases 
yield from 25 to 50 per cent. Use as a dust or spray. 
Lb. 80 cts.; 4 Ibs. $2.60. 
Seed Potatoes 
14 peck Potatoes (7% Ibs.) will plant a 100-foot row. From this amount of 
yield of two bushels can be expected. Cut the seed Potatoes into three to six 
pieces, depending upon size of Potato, each with at least one eve. Cut your 
Potatoes a few days before planting so that the cut surfaces can form cal- 
louses. 
Chippewa. A smooth white Potato coming about a week later than Irish 
Cobblers. A disease-resistant variety. 
Green Mountain. Oblong, slightly flattened; creamy white skin and pure 
white flesh. 
Rhubarb 
Victoria. Its sweet flavor makes it wonderful for pies 
and sauces. The roots may be planted in spring or | 
fall. Space them 3 feet apart and cover the crown 
with 2 inches of soil. For a plentiful supply figure 
on two roots for each member of the family. $1.50 
for 3; $5.50 per doz. 
Raspberries 
Space plants 3 to 4 feet apart, with 5 to 6 feet between 
the rows. Set them 2 to 3 inches deeper than they grew in 
the nursery. Cut back these young plants to 6 to 8 inches. 
Indian Summer. An everbearing variety with red 
fruit. Full crop in June, another in fall. $2.50 for 10. 
\Cumberland. Bears black fruit in June and July. 
$2.25 for 10. 
Strawberries (Pot-Grown) 
Space the plants 1 foot apart in the rows. Rows should 
be 2 feet apart. 
Big Joe. Late. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Catskill. Midseason. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. | 
Irish Cobbler. The best extra-early white variety. Smooth, round, creamy 
white tubers. 
Katahdin. A shallow-eyed, white-skinned sort that makes a top-notch 
appearance. Does best on light soil. 
Prices of Potatoes subject to market fluctuations. Ask for current 
prices. 
Plant a Patch of Herbs in Your Garden 
251 Anise. Used to flavor cakes. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Applemint. Flavoring especially good in jelly. Plants only. 45 cts. each; 
3 for $1.25. 
271B Borage. The blue star-shaped flowers are sometimes candied. Used 
to decorate a salad. Pkt. 25 cts. 
271A Caraway. Biennial. The Caraway seeds are used to flavor cakes 
and sweet breads. Pkt. 25 cts. 
283A Catnip. Young shoots and leaves used for medicine and seasoning. 
Pia 5icts: 
294 Coriander. Annual. Grown for its seeds, which have a pleasing 
pungent flavor. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Peppermint. Flavoring. Plants only. 45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
282 Rosemary. Used asa seasoning. Aromatic. Seed, pkt. 25 cts. Plants, 
45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
286 Sage. Perennial. The old standby flavor for poultry dressing. Seed, 
pkt. 25 cts. Plants, 40 cts. each. 
Spearmint. The most common mint. 
Plants only. 45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
284 Summer Savory. Adds zest to soups, salads and gravies. Pkt. 25 cts. 
283B Sweet Basil. Leaves are often used to flavor tomato dishes. Pkt. 
25 Cts. 
299 Sweet Marjoram. Pungent but delicate flavor for seasoning soups 
and poultry. Seed, pkt. 25 cts. Plants, 45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
For jelly, mint sauce, julep, etc. 
Tarragon. For flavoring salads and vinegar. Plants only. 50 cts. each: 
3 for $1.35. 
285 Thyme. Perennial. For something new and different, flavor the 
stuffing for roast duck or turkey with this delicious herb. Seed, pkt. 
| Mastodon. Everbearing. $2.25 per doz 
Fairfax. Early. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
$14.00 per 100. 
$12.00 per 100. 
Temple. Midseason. $1.75 per doz.; 
Protect Strawberries from Birds 
USE SCARE-AWAYS 
the Modern Scare-crow 
Shiny aluminum strips crackle 
and flash. Keep birds or animals 
away day and night. Lasting protection 
for gardens and farms. Simple to use. 
25 cts. Plants, 40 cts. each. STRAWBERRIES, Temple, New Variety. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 
McARDLE'S SEED CO., 384-388 GREENWICH AVE., GREENWICH, CONN. Phone: 8-7750 
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