CAULIFLOWER 
Culture. When started in seed-beds, sow 
thinly in drills 6 inches apart, covering seed 
about 4% inch. When 4 to 6 inches high, trans- 
plant to the garden. Set plants at intervals 
of 18 inches, in rows 21% to 31% feet apart. 
An ounce of seed will produce 1500 plants. 
144 Early Snowball. 55 days. Heads are 
snow-white, deep, smooth, compact, and 
weigh 114 to 2 pounds. The plants are 
dwarf and strong. A dependable header. 
Pkt. 25c.; 140z. 75c.; Yeoz. $1.25; oz. $2.25; 
14lb. $7.00. 
CELERY 
Culture. Start seed in partly shaded seed- 
beds of very rich, fine, loose soil. Cover seed 
not over 14 inch. Transplant when 6 inches 
high, into rows 24 inches apart, and set the 
plants 6 inches apart in the rows. 
155 Golden Self-blanching. 120 days. 
Medium in height, stocky and compact. 
Foliage yellowish green. Stalks very solid, 
broad, of delicate, nutty flavor. It blanches 
readily to golden yellow. Pkt. 20c.; 102. 
60c.; 0z. $1.00; 14lb. $3.00. 
159 Golden Plume. 115 days. Resembles 
Golden Self-blanching but is earlier. Plants 
medium-sized and compact, with thick, 
solid stalks which blanch readily. Pkt. 20c.; 
102. 60c.; 0Z. $1.00; 14lb. $3.00. 
COLLARDS 
Culture. Grown about the same as cabbage. 
May be started in seed-beds or planted direct 
in the garden, spacing the plants 18 to 24 
inches apart each way. Ready in 50 days. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
178 Georgia Collards. The plants grow to 
a height of 2 feet and form large, loose, 
open heads or a cluster of succulent leaves 
with a rather long stem. Grows on land 
too poor to produce cabbage. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; 14lb. 60c.; lb. $1.65. 
182 Louisiana Sweet. This variety has 
been bred to produce a definite uniform 
plant having a deep, compact, rosette 
center, leaves with short petioles or stem 
and free of purple or red color. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; lb. 60c.; lb. $1.65. 
181 Vates Collards. A large, slow-growing, 
broad and spreading Collard. ‘True heads 
are not formed but inner leaves may curl 
somewhat. Color glossy to grayish green. 
Resistant to cold. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 
Alb. 85c. 
SWISS CHARD 
Culture. Sow in rows 12 inches apart and 
thin to 5 inches apart in the row. Cut close 
without injuring the heart of the plant and 
another crop will follow. One ounce will sow 
100 feet of row. 
68 Spimach-leaved. 45 days. Distinct 
from other Chards. Highly prized because 
of its superior flavor, entirely without 
the somewhat bitter taste of ordinary 
Swiss Chard. Cooked and served as ‘‘boil- 
ing greens” in the same way as spinach. 
It is very hardy and withstands severe 
summer heat. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 20c.; %4lb. 
50c.; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.75. 
64 Giant Lucullus (Sea Kale Beet). 55 
days. The rich green, tleshy, heavily 
crumpled leaves of this variety make very 
tasty ‘‘greens.”’ Largely sought after by 
those who prefer the thick, creamy white 
stems or stalks which are edible and tender, 
and may be served as a separate dish like 
asparagus. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 14lb. 55c.; 
Ibe ls7 5515 [Ds $7.7 D6 
SWEET CORN 
Culture. The ground should be warm be- 
fore planting. If planted in hills, drop 5 or 6 
seeds in each, and space the hills 3 feet apart 
each way. When plants are 4 to 5 inches 
high, thin to 2 to 3 stalks to the hill. When 
planted in rows, space from 21% to 4 feet 
apart, and drop seed every 3 to 4 inches. 
Plant 1 to 2 inches deep. One pound will 
plant 200 hills. 
184 Aristogold Bantam Evergreen. 85 
days. Acclaimed as the outstanding South- 
ern Sweet Corn, this variety has ears 9 to 
10 inches long, with 16 to 18 rows of ker- 
nels. Resistant to heat and drought, ear- 
worm damage and smut. Mlb. 25c.; Wlb. 
45c.; lb. 85c.; 2 Ibs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.30. 
753 Golden Cross Bantam. The best 
hybrid for the South. The ears are larger, 
better filled, and more uniform than 
Golden Bantam. Golden grains are sweet, 
tender and delicious. ae 20c.; Velb. 35c.; 
Ib. 65c.; 2 Ibs. $1.20; 5 Ibs. $2.75. 
189 Country Gentleman. 93 days. Ears 
are 8 to 9 inches long with slender white 
kernels growing in irregular pattern. Very 
tender and sweet. Wlb. 20c.; lb. 30c.; 
Ib. 50c.; 2 Ibs. 90c.; 5 Ibs. $1.90. 
193 Trucker’s Favorite. 70 days. Pro- 
duces the finest roasting-ears of beautiful 
table appearance. Much hardier than any 
Sugar Corn and can be planted weeks 
earlier. 4lb. 15c.; Wlb. 25c.; lb. 45c.; 
2 Ibs. 80c.; 5 Ibs. $1.60. 
CUCUMBERS 
Culture. As soon as weather has become 
warm, plant in hills not over 1 inch deep, 
4 feet. apart each way, dropping 8 to 10 seeds 
in a hill. Thin to 3 to 4 plants. One ounce of 
seed will plant about 50 hills. 
233 A. & C. 60 days. A distinct very fine 
dark green slicing variety. The robust and 
disease-resistant vines produce an abun- 
dance of uniform Cucumbers fully 10 inches 
long and very straight. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 35c.; 
Alb. $1.00; lb. $3.00. 
222 Straight Eight. 65 days. Produces 
symmetrical, almost cylindrical fruits, 
(a) well rounded at both ends, quite 
straight, regularly 8 inches in length 
and from 144 to 2 inches in diameter. The 
color is deep green. Makes an ideal slicing 
variety. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 35c.; 4lb. 95c.; 
Wn, SA57/S 
220 Cubit A dark green, white-spine, cy- 
P, lindrical Cucumber averaging 9 inches 
(9) in length. It ts an ideal slicing variety 
with firm white flesh and handsome 
appearance which is retained for a long 
time after picking. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 35c.; 
I4lb. $1.10; lb. $3.25. 
221 Palmetto. 64 days. Highly resistant 
to downy mildew. It is nearly cylindrical 
in shape, having slightly tapered ends. 
Fruit color and interior flesh ts excellent. 
It has been reported as a fantastic yielder. 
Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 40c.; lb. $1.15; lb. $3.50. 
217 Improved Long Green. 70 days. The 
mature fruit ts long, uniformly slender, and 
a beautiful dark green color. Flesh is white, 
firm, very crisp, and of delicate flavor. 
Extremely prolific. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 35c.; 
TAD AOS Cs Dao eel De 
225 Chicago Pickling. 59 days. Small, 
dark green, cylindrical and square- -ended. 
Fruit ts uniform in size and color. Averages 
514 to 6 inches in length and 24% inches In 
Aicten The flesh 1s thick, firm, white 
and crisp. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 25c.; VALS Ges 
Ib. $2.25. 
EGGPLANTS 
Culture. Start seed in hotbeds or a pro- 
tected seed-bed. Transplant to open ground 
when danger of frost Is past. Space 24 to 3 
feet each way. Maturity dates given are from 
setting of plants. 
236 New Orleans Market. 85 days. This 
remarkable Eggplant continues to be a 
favorite because of its blight-resistance 
and endurance of drought and bad weather. 
The ‘‘eggs” are of large size and of even, 
oblong shape, dark purple and absolutely 
spineless. Pkt. 15c.; I40z. 55c.; 0z. 95c.; 
14]b. $3.00; lb. $10.00. 
238 Black Beauty. 81 days. The earliest 
and one of the best of the large-fruited 
sorts. Its spineless frutt Is a rich, glossy, 
purplish black color, very large and sym- 
metrical. The plants are compact, yet free 
branching, and the fruits are borne con- 
tinuously until frost. Pkt. 15c.; ¥0z. 50c.; 
0z. 85c.; I4lb. $2.65; lb. $8.50. 
ENDIVE 
Culture. Plant seed in early spring or fall 
in rows 18 inches apart and thin plants to 1 
foot apart. One ounce sows 100 feet of row. 
249 Large Green Curled. Rose-Ribbed. 
90 days. The finely cut, rich green leaves 
blanch in the center to an attractive, deli- 
cate creamy white. Flavor is appetizing 
and slightly pungent. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 20c.; 
I/Alb. 60c.; lb. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $9.00. 
KOHLRABI 
Culture. Sow during fall and spring, In 
rows 18 inches apart, and thin to 6 inches 
apart In the row. 
306 Early White Vienna. Best and earliest 
variety. Bulbs are 2 to 3 inches in diameter, 
globular, very light green; flesh clear white, 
tender, and crisp, with a mild, delicate, 
cabbage-like flavor. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 45c.; 
Alb. $1.25; lb. $4.00. 
PERTLUGE 
Culture. Broadcast on good moist seed- 
beds for later transplanting, covering seeds 
not more than '% inch or sow in rows 15 to 18 
inches apart and thin plants to stand 8 to 10 
inches apart. One ounce will sow 150 feet 
of row. 
310 Bibb Lettuce. 65 days. The head is 
small and loosely folded and retains its 
sweetness even after heading stage. A 
great favorite for the home-garden. Pkt. 
10c.; 0z. 35c.; Y4lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00. 
315 Great Lakes. This outstanding new 
Lettuce of Iceberg type has proved 
(a) itself remarkably adapted for the 
South. Stands severe heat and sun. 
Pkt. 15c.; 0z. 55c.; 14lb. $1.65; lb. $5.00; 
5 lbs. $22.75. 
321 Paris White Cos. 75 days. Produces 
tender leaves of fine flavor. Flavor is 
sweet and agreeably snappy. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 30c.; 1A4lb. 90c.; lb. $2.50; 5 lbs. $11.00. 
320 Florida Iceberg. 80 days. Produces 
large, solid, round heads thi at are crisp 
and tender. Medium green in color. With- 
stands heat and high humidity. A splendid 
Lettuce for the South. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 45c.; 
141b. $1.20; lb. $3.75; 5 lbs. $17.25. 
317 Salad Bowl. This. vitamin- enriched 
Lettuce produces dark green leaves in 
loose clusters that are unmatched for 
salad purposes. Ideally suited for grow- 
ing in small home-gardens. Try this 1952 
All-America Winner. Pkt. 20c.; 0z. 75c.; 
Alb. $2.00. 
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