PEPPERS 
CALIFORNIA WONDER 
The culture is practically the same as that 
for egg plant and the soil and temperature 
requirements are about the same. A moderate 
dressing of guano, poultry manure or com- 
plete commercial fertilizer, hoed into the soil 
after the plants are 6 to 8 inches tall will be 
very beneficial. If fruits are kept picked, 
pepper plants will continue to bear all along 
as the weather is favorable. 
SWEET 
CALIFORNIA WONDER. This is unquestion- 
ably the leader of the sweet peppers. Vig- 
orous growing plants bear a heavy yield 
of handsome blocky fruits which reach a . 
size of 5 inches in length and 4 inches 
across. The thickness of flesh alone, which 
is often % of an inch, places it above all 
other peppers. There is not the least trace 
of pungency in the flesh, and it is crisp and 
juicy. In the home garden these are always 
an object of admiration, and they are 
equally pleasing when served on the table. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 45c; oz., 80c; % Ib., 
$2.25; lb., $7.50. 
GOLDEN QUEEN. 78 days. A large yellow- 
fruited variety of fine quality. Flesh is medi- 
um thick, sweet and tender. Bright green 
when young, changing to rich golden yel- 
low at maturity. Resembles Ruby King 
in shape and size. 
Pkt., lOc: 4%, oz. 45¢; oz., 80cs "9%, JIb., 
$2.50; Ib., $8.50. 
BURPEE’S FORDHOOK. 66 days. Fruits 
are blocky, just the right size and shape 
for stuffing; 3 to 8% inches in diameter 
and 3% to 3% inches deep, nearly round in 
cross section, with 3 or 4 lobes, glossy 
dark green skin turning bright red when 
ripe. The flesh is tender, crisp and always 
sweet. An excellent, extremely productive 
pepper for early market and home gardens. 
We highly recommend Fordhook. 
Bkt,, 25c3 44 0z., Sbc; 02z., $1.50: 
MERRIMACK WONDER—Earliest. 60 days. 
Smooth, blocky fruits of attractive appear- 
ance with moderately thick, sweet, mild 
flesh; skin is green turning to rich red. 
Recommended anywhere and especially for 
regions of short growing season. 
Pkt., 15c; 1% 0z., 75c; oz., $1.40. 
PUMPKINS 
Pumpkins are less sensitive than melons or 
cucumbers to unfavorable conditions of soil 
and weather. Their cultural requirements are 
however, much the same. They are raised 
between hills of corn or in open field, but more 
properly belong to the farm than the garden 
as they occupy too much room for the ordi- 
nary yard. Wherever room is available a few 
hills of pumpkins should be planted as they 
are peculiar to American cookery and consti- 
Ae one of our most nutritious and pleasing 
dishes, 
Pkt., 10c; oz, 20c; % 1b., 55¢; Ib., $1.50. 
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JAPANESE. Similar to the Cushaw, but the 
skin is a deep green, with dark stripes, 
turning to a rich golden yellow. Fruits 
mature early. The large neck is solid and 
meaty. Flesh deep yellow. 
BIG TOM (IMPROVED LARGE FIELD). 
Vines of strong, vigorous growth and won- 
derfully prolific. Fruits average 15 to 20 
inches in diameter, round or slightly ova) 
in form; reddish orange skin, slightly 
ribbed; rich orange-yellow flesh. 
LARGE CHEESE. Our pedigreed strain, ex- 
ceptionally early and uniform is particu- 
larly valuable to market gardeners and 
canners. Fruits very flat, weigh 10 pounds, 
slightly ribbed, cream colored, flesh very 
thick, orange-yellow and of fine quality. 
Length 6 to 8 inches, diameter 12 inches. 
WHITE CUSHAW (JONATHAN). A popu- 
lar crookneck with a hard, creamy white 
shell. Fruits 2 feet long, with long, solid, 
meaty neek. Thick flesh of fine quality. 
YELLOW CUSHAW. A crookneck variety of 
rich golden color and fine flavor. One of 
the best varieties for home use. 
STRIPED CUSHAW. Skin is striped with 
creamy white bands mottled green. Rich, 
yellow meat, tender, and of fine flavor. 
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GENUINE MAMMOTH JUMBO (KING OF 
THE MAMMOTHS). Fruits grow 2 feet 
or more in diameter, and from 100 to 200 
pounds in weight. Salmon-orange skin: 
very thick, bright yellow flesh, which is fine 
grained, tender, and of excellent quality 
for pies. 
Pkts 10c30z., s0ct 2/40 1b., 75C3n1b.,7 91.85; 
SMALL SUGAR. Fruits average about 10 
inches in diameter, of excellent keeping 
qualities, flattened or slightly ribbed. Skin 
deep orange-yellow; flesh very sweet. 
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SMALL SUGAR 
RADISHES 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 
8 to 10 pounds an acre. 
The ground for growing radishes should be 
finely prepared and as free as possible of 
small stones and lumps. Plant seed about % 
inch deep in rows 12 to 18 inches apart and 
when up about an inch thin to 1 or 2 inches 
apart. Radishes are at their best when the 
growth is quick and steady. A moderate tem- 
perature and constant moisture are favorable 
for best results. Most varieties become pithy 
soon after reaching full size. In order to 
maintain a continued supply, successive plant- 
ings should be made. 
Pkt. 10c30z., 25¢3" 1/7 1b 4 0c Gelb: ooc. 
Ib., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.50; 10 lbs., $10.00. 
SPARKLER. Small round roots with bright 
scarlet top, a clear white base, and small, 
slender tap-root. Flesh juicy, pure white, 
of agreeably snappy flavor. 
RAPID RED. Small perfectly round, with 
thin, bright red skin; flesh pure white, 
crisp. Ready for market in 20 to 25 days. 
ABEL'S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA. 
