MUSTARD 
February and May—July to November 
Sow frequently in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, covering seed Vy inches deep. 
Thin plants to 5 to 6 inches apart in the rows. Give clean cultivation. Leaves 
are edible as soon as the leaves are the size of a man’s hand. Mustard runs to 
seed quickly so successive plantings are imperative for a continuous supply of 
“Boiling Greens.’ One ounce will plant 100 feet of row; 2 to 3 pounds to the 
acre, 
FLORIDA BROADLEAF. 50 days. A quick-growing and 
very productive variety which remains in condition for use a 
long time without bolting to seed. Leaves are rounded, very 
slightly crumpled, unfrilled and very large; medium light 
green in color, with a broad, pale green midrib. 5c pkt., 15c oz., 
40c 4 lb., $1.25 1 lb. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. 60 days. Very hardy and 
very popular for greens. Leaves large and wide, bright green 
and very curly on the edges. The plant, though slightly 
SHrceding, is quite upright in growth. Very slow to bolt. 
5c Pkt. 15¢ oz., 30c 4 Ib., $1.10 Ib. 
TENDERGREEN (MUSTARD-SPINACH) 
Plant Anytime 
Combines the delicious flavors of mustard, spinach and turnip greens. Con- 
tains lots of protein, mineral matter, lime and iron. The plants are ready for 
use 2] to 25 days after planting. Slow to go to seed. Successive sowing may be 
made during the whole year. Flourishes during hot, dry summer weather and is 
resistant to drought and extreme cold. Use 3 to 4 pounds of seed per acre in 
rows (1 ounce of seed to 50 feet of row) with rows 2 to 24 feet apart. The 
large succulent, oblong leaves, rich dark green in color are delicious when boiled 
as Mustard for greens. You surely want to try some Tendergreen in your gar- 
den this year. 
5c pkt., 15¢ oz., 30c 14 Ib., $1.10 Ib. 
OKRA or ‘GUMBO 
March to May 
Easily grown anywhere in Texas. Delay your plantings until the soil is warm. 
Plant thinly in rows 24 feet apart and cover seed about one inch deep. Thin to 
about 12 to 15 inches apart. Requires 8 to 10 weeks to mature. One ounce will 
sow 50 feet of row; 8 pounds to an acre. 
DWARF LONG GREEN POD. 55 days. Prolific Plants 2% 
to 3 feet tall; pods dark green, fleshy and tender, become 7 to 
8 inches long and 1% inch in diameter; distinctly ribbed and 
tapered. 5c pkt., 10c 0z., 30c 4 Ib., $1.10 Ib. 
LOUISIANA GREEN VELVET. 60-65 days. The pods are 
light green, 7 to 8 inches long, almost an inch thick, tapered 
throughout, spineless and very tender. The plants are 5-5% 
feet tall, very prolific, with pods borne close to the stalk. 
This variety is well adapted to canning because of its ability 
to hold its green color, and the shape of the rings when sliced. 
5e okt.. 1M¢ 07.. 30ce % Tb., $1.10 Ib. 
WHITE VELVET. 55-58 days. Here’s the old favorite with 
plants 3% to 4% feet tall. The pods are creamy white, occa- 
sionally tinted green, smooth and tapered, 6-7 inches long, 
1-1% inches thick. Very fleshy and very tender. You’ll never 
go wrong on this one. 5e pkt., 19¢ oz., 30¢ 4 Ib., $1.10 lb. 
ONIONS 
October to April 
Sow seed in rich soil, in rows 12 to 15 inches apart and cover seed lightly. 
When 4 to 5 inches high, plants should be thinned to 3 to 4 inches in the row. 
Onion seed may also be cultivated in seed-beds and later transplanted to the 
field. Shallow cultivction should be practiced every week or 10 days. Pull onions 
out (unless used for tender green onions) when the tops in the field have toppled 
over and dried considerably. Allow them to dry on the ground and then place 
in shallow racks with slat bottoms which will permit the free circulation of air. 
When fully dried, tops may be wrung off and onions graded. 100 to 400 bushels 
per acre is normal yield. One ounce plcnts 200 feet of row; 3 to 4 pounds an 
acre. 
WHITE BERMUDA (CRYSTAL WHITE WAX). 95 days. 
Used principally in Texas for fall planting, producing bulbs 
in spring for early shipment. A very early flat onion, rather 
small with white skin; flesh white, rather soft, sweet and 
mild. 5e pkt., 5%e oz., $1.75 % Ib. 
YELLOW BERMUDA. 95 days. The old standard for South 
Texas shipping where it is planted in fall for early spring 
harvest. Very early flat bulbs, light straw color; flesh white, 
soft and mild. 5c pkt., 50c oz., $1.75 4 |b. 
ONION SETS—Crystal White Wax Bermuda. 
September and October. 40c lb. 
PARSLEY 
September to May 
Used for garnishing and seasoning soups and stews. Sow seed any time in 
rows 1 foot apart and \4 inch deep. Thin to 6 to 8 inches. Remember that 
parsley seed germinates slowly so soak in warm Vara 3 to 4 hours to improve 
germination. Frequent cutting of leaves improves the quality. One ounce will 
sow 150 feet of row; 5 to 6 pounds an acre. 
PARAMOUNT OR TRIPLE CURLED. 85 days. The most 
refined curled variety. Color unusually rich dark green; tex- 
ture more uniformly and attractively “triple curled” than 
older strains. Plants 12 inches tall with spread of 20 inches 
when properly spaced. 5c pkt., 15c 0z., 55¢ '4 lb. 
PLAIN OR SINGLE. 80 days. The standard variety of 
plain leaved parsley. Leaves dark green, deeply cut but not 
curled. Used for flavoring. 5c pkt., 15¢ 0z., 55¢ % lb. 
THIRTY-THREE 
KEEP YOUR GARDEN 
HEALTHY! 
There’s more to keeping a garden in good shape than 
keeping it free from rubbish, dead leaves and rocks. 
Sanitation is a must. Observed conscientiously prior to 
and during the growing season proper sanitation pays 
off enormously in larger, healthier plants and conse- 
quently, larger, more beautiful blooms and produce. 
Most of your insect and plant disease problems of the 
future can be 75% eliminated by keeping your garden 
free of debris, rotting leaves and other insect-harboring 
trash. 80 minutes a week devoted to cleaning up will 
work miracles. Remember that weeds are dirty rob- 
bers. They steal the things your plants must have: 
moisture and food. If allowed to grow tall before they 
are pulled out they also steal the plant’s life-giving 
sunshine! 
FIGHT THOSE BUGS! 
Prompt and proper action will control your garden 
insects to a great extent. Examine the underside of 
plant leaves for signs of aphids. Look for that big 
fat green tomato worm. Look sharply now! He blends 
easily into the foliage. If your vegetables or flowers 
look sick ... and you can’t determine the cause... 
let us know. We’ll help you. Of course, you can use 
an all-purpose insecticide if you 
don’t know what the cause of 
damage is but generally speak- 
ing, there are many insects 
which need specific control be- 
fore they’ll holler quits. 
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