20 
Sweet or Mild 
Culture. Peppers are not difficult to grow. For 
earliest yields sow in hotbeds and transplant to the 
open ground in May. Cover seed very lightly and 
keep the soil moist. Plants should be set about 15 
inches apart in rows 2144 feet apart. If the Peppers 
are kept picked before they turn red, the plants will 
produce great numbers during the season. 
A packet produces 100 plants, an ounce about 
1000 plants. 
262 VINEDALE. Extra early, very at- 
tractive, red, sweet. Full flavor. Thick 
sets of fruit about 4x2 tmches with 
blunt ends and thick walls. 1952 All- 
America Bronze Medal Winner. 
Pkt. 25c. 
263 KING OF THE NORTH. (64 days.) 
The plants are medium size, covered with 
large fruit, rather long, narrow, tapering. 
Flesh is thick, mild and sweet, dark green 
turning to rich deep red when ripe. 
Pkt. 15c; ¥20z. 65c; oz. $1.20. 
264 CALIFORNIA WONDER. (74 days.) 
Resembles Chinese Giant in the large size 
and blocky form of its fruit. Fruit crimson, 
measuring 41% inches in length by 4 inches 
in diameter, mild, sweet. 
Pkt. 15c; 1402. 65c; oz. $1.25. 
265 EARLY CALWONDER. (68 days.) 
A valuable addition to the Pepper family 
not only for its earlmess but also for its 
productiveness under less favorable con- 
ditions. Fruit approximately 4 inches long 
and 31% inches in diameter, three and four 
lobed, sweet and mild. Turns bright crim- 
son at maturity. 
Pkt. 15c; 1202. 65c3 oz. $1.25. 
266 CHINESE GIANT. (80 days.) An 
enormous variety sometimes attaming 6 
inches in diameter. It is very even in 
shape; flesh thick and sweet. Very highly 
recommended for home and market. 
Pkt. 15c; 1,0z. 65c; oz. $1.25. 
267 BELL or BULL NOSE. (64 days.) A 
large, early sort of mild flavor. Plant 
vigorous, 2 feet high, very productive, 
ripening its crop early and uniformly. Color 
deep green, which becomes bright crimson 
when ripe. 
Pkt. 15c; 120z. 60c; oz. $1.10. 
268 RUBY KING. (68 days.) A _ very 
large and attractive sort, deep green when 
young, bright red when ripe. Flesh thick 
and mild. One of the best table sorts. 
Pkt. 15c; Y40z. 60c; oz. $1.10. 
269 RUBY GIANT. (70 days.) A variety 
of Mango Pepper of a desirable size and 
shape for stuffing. A cross of Ruby King 
and Chinese Giant; grows to large size 
and is very mild. 
Pkt. 15c; 1202. 60c; oz. $1.10. 
270 WORLD BEATER. (70 days.) Fruit 
four-lobed, 5 inches long and 3% inches in 
diameter. Flesh thick, mild and very 
sweet. Rich deep red when ripe. 
Pkt. 15c; 1202. 60c; oz. $1.10. 
PEPPERS 
McCULLOUGH’S SEEDS 
262 Vinedale Pepper 
271 GOLDEN QUEEN. (78 days.) <A 
handsome, sweet, mild, yellow variety; 
fruit pendent, 4 inches long and about 34% 
inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 20c; 1402. 80c; oz. $1.50. 
272 PIMENTO. (72 days.) Also known as 
Perfection. The fruit 1s of good size, me- 
dium length and attractive color. The 
flesh 1s thick and solid, mild and of fine 
flavor. Desirable for salads and stuffed 
Peppers. The fruit is deep green when 
young, becoming deep red as It matures. 
Pkt. 15c; 1402. 65c; oz. $1.20. 
Hot Peppers 
273 HUNGARIAN YELLOW WAX. (60 
days.) An early variety that is larger and 
has thicker flesh than other hot Peppers. 
The fruits are 5144 to 6% inches Iong and 
about 114% inches in diameter, crumpled 
and hooked at the point. The color is 
waxy yellow when young, changing to or- 
ange and then to bright red. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 55c; oz. $1.00. 
274 LONG RED CAYENNE. (70 days.) A 
well-known medium early sort, having slen- 
der, twisted and pointed fruits about 4 
mches long. Extremely strong and pun- 
gent, hence valuable for seasoning. Gener- 
ally known as Lady Finger Pepper. 
Pkt. 15c; 1402. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
SALSIFY 
Often called ‘‘Oyster Plant.’’ A desirable 
winter vegetable, easily grown. Roots are 
palatable and can be served boiled or as 
fritters. 
Culture. Sow in April m rows 18 inches apart, 
thinning out to 4 to 6 inches. It is hardy and will 
remain out all winter, but if desired can be dug be- 
fore winter and stored in earth or sand to keep it 
| from wilting. 
A packet sows 20 feet, an ounce 100 feet, 
8 pounds an acre. 
308 MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. 
(150 days.) The best sort, which is much 
larger and a great Improvement over the 
old-fashioned long variety. 
Pkt. 15c; Yyoz. 45c; oz. 85c. 
PUMPKIN 
A few hills of Pumpkins should be in every 
garden. The quality of home-grown Pump- 
kins is far superior to the canned product. 
Culture. Generally planted m corn after the 
last working and gathered after corn has been 
shocked. For field crop, plant in May or June in 
hills 8 feet apart, about 5 to 10 seeds to the hill, and 
cultivate until the vines get strong; then thin out, 
leaving two or three of the strongest plants in each 
hill. 
A packet plants 5 hills, an ounce 20 hills, 
4 pounds an acre. 
280 KING OF THE MAMMOTHS or 
POTIRON. (120 days) An enormous 
flattened variety sometimes attaining 60 
to 90 pounds in weight. It Is especially de- 
strable for exhibition purposes and will 
find ready sale in most large cities at good 
prices. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
281 JAPANESE PIE. (110 days.) Re- 
sembles the Cushaw Pumpkin im shape but 
is earlier and Iarger. Skim dark green, with 
lighter green stripes. Flesh yellowish or- 
ange, fine grained, of good flavor and 
quality. Weight about 12 pounds. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 141b. $1.00. 
282 TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO. (110 
days.) Medium size, of creamy yellow 
color with light green stripes. Flesh thick, 
fine grained, dry, brittle and of excellent 
flavor. Unsurpassed for pies and custards. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
283 GREEN STRIPED CUSHAW. 
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days.) Fruit fairly large, with crooked 
neck. Skin creamy white with green 
stripes. Flesh yellow, very thick, rather 
coarse but sweet 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14lb. $1.00. 
286 SUGAR or NEW ENGLAND PIE. 
(108 days.) One of the best for the home 
garden. An excellent pie sort. Nearly 
round, 10 to 12 inches in diameter, rich 
orange color. Flesh thick, fine grained, 
very swe 
et. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
287 CONNECTICUT FIELD. (118 days.) 
Used for planting in corn, for stock feeding 
and also for making pies. Fruits often 15 
inches in diameter; smooth, reddish or- 
ange, ribbed skin with orange-yellow flesh. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14lb. 85c. 
288 KENTUCKY FIELD. (120. days.) 
Most commonly known and widely grown 
for canning and stock feed. A hardy 
grower and good keeper. Fruits very much 
flattened, creamy yellow color; flesh or- 
ange. Very productive. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4lb. 75c. 
289 GOLDEN CUSHAW. (115 days.) 
A large type used for baking, iling, 
canning and for pies. Fruits about 20 
inches long, 9 inches:in diameter, golden 
yellow in color, complete crooked’ neck 
which is long and slender. Flesh is sweet, 
tender and rich golden yellow in color. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; 4lb. $1.00. 
TAMPALA 
333 TAMPALA. (55 days.) A delicious 
green vegetable with leaves that are cooked 
and served like spinach. Plants 144 feet 
across, 2 feet high. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 45c; 40z. 75c. 
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