VEGETABLE SEEDS 
1953 Crop Contract Prices 
Prices for net weights, f.0.b., Yekohama, packing extra at cost 
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We are also able to supply extensive varieties of Japanese and 
hinese Vegetables not appearing in this list. Enquiries invited. 
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All prices subject to change 
For large quantities please wriie for special quoiations 
CELERY CABBAGE (?Pe-tsai) 
Improved Peking or Chihili 
Makes torpedo shaped head, long and pointed at the top. The head is crisp 
and of fine flavor. While the yield is not very heavy, it is more easily 
cultivated and matures very early. Very popular in the United States. 
Per lb 
$ 0.25 
Celery Cabbage Improved Peking or Chihili 
Chokurei ... 
This is a straight leaf of open heading type, tall growing and can be 
compared to Cos Lettuce in appearance. Very easy of cultivation and a heavy 
cropper. This is the variety which is often called Pe-tsai. 
Market Pride 
Early and easy of culture, but produces head much more tender than cther 
types. Not very large, but measures 8 inches in diameter and 14 inches 
height. Light green in color and practically no fibrous leaves grow. 
earliness and easy cultivation made this one of the most popular Pe-tsai now 
under cultivation. Although late summer or early autumn sowing is best, this 
variety may also be well adopted for spring sowing. 
Paoting 
the best market varieties. 
Shantung 
with light green leaves and pure white heart. 
Spring Giant 
If the spring is long, it can be grown for summer use. Seed sown in late 
March will make a head of about 6-7 lbs. in June. Also can be sown in su— 
mmer as ordinary Pe-tsai cabbage, then they make large solid head. 
Che-foo 
and 14 inches in height. The head is very solid and of excellent texture. 
most prolific variety and a very popular market type. 
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An improved type of Wong Bok which forms a large solid head of very 
fine quality, often weigh 15 pounds. Stands long before bolting to seed. One of 
A variety of Pe-tsai which is easy of culture, forming a large long head 
This is one of the largest Pe-tsai, easily measuring 9 inches in diameter 
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