Selected RHUBARB ROOTS for Spring and Fall Planting 
PUMPKIN 
One ounce will plant 50 hills 
Plant in May in the Corn field or in the 
garden, in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, 
four seeds in a hill. In other respects cultivate 
in the same manner as Melons and Cu- 
cumbers. 
Connecticut Field. Grown for feeding 
stock and for Halloween. PkteZoc., 
oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50, lb. $3.25. 
Early Sugar. Sweet and prolific; sma! yel- 
jOW-mee kta JOC. ozen4ocw 40 Iba olezo, 
Ib. $2.75. 
Large Cheese. The best variety for family 
use. Pkt. 20c., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. $1.50, 
Ib. $3.25. 
King of the Mammoth. Grows very large, 
often weighing 100 lbs. Pkt. 25c., oz. 60c., 
VY Ib. $1.65, Ib. $3.75. 
Winter Luxury. The best for pies; color 
golden russet. Pkt. 20c., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. 
$1.50, Ib. $3.25. 
RADISH 
One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill 
Radishes thrive best in a light rich, loamy 
soil, which should be well manured and 
deeply dug before sowing the seed. For very 
early use sow during Winter and early 
Spring in hotbeds, which should be kept well 
ventilated. In May they can be sown out- 
doors, in rows 8 to 12 inches apart, every 
week or ten days for a succession, up to the 
middle of June. MRadishes, to be crisp and 
tender, should make a rapid growth. Sow 
late varieties in July and August for Winter 
use. 
ROUND and OLIVE-SHAPED 
Cherry Belle (1949 Ali America Winner) 
Brilliant scarlet, round-shaped variety 
that is heat resistant, and never pithy. 
Crisp, tangy flavor. Pkt. 25c., oz. 60c., 
14 Ib. $1.50. 
Comet. Scarlet Globe type. Roots remain 
edible much longer than other strains. 
Pkt. 20c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.25. 
Early Scarlet Globe. Of distinct shape; 
color brilliant scarlet; flesh crisp and white; 
excellent for forcing. Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 
44 |b. 85c., Ib. $2.50. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White-tipped. 
Small, round, deep bright red with small 
tops. Very mild and a good forcer. Pkt. 
15c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. 90c%, lb. $2.50. 
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Radish, Early Round Dark Red 
Vegetable Seeds 
French Breakfast. A very rapid growing 
variety; color scarlet, with white tip. A 
valuable Summer sort and a good forcer. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 4 Ib. 90c., lb. $2.50. 
Sparkler. A brilliant scarlet variety with a 
pronounced white tip and of excellent ap- 
pearance. Has a mild, sweet flavor, both 
crisp and solid. Recommended for forcing 
or garden. Pkt. 20c., oz. 40c., 44 Ib. $1.00. 
SUMMER RADISHES 
Early Round Dark Red. Shape same as 
Scarlet Turnip, but darker in color. Pkt. 
20c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.00, lb. $2.50. 
Icicle. Finest white that remains crisp and 
mild long after maturity. Crops early; has 
short tops; will force well. Pkt. 1l5c.. 
oz. 40c., 14 Ib. $1.25. 
Round Black, or Long Black Spanish. 
Both varieties are popular, hardy Winter 
sorts. Flesh, white, firm and pungent. 
Either variety: Pkt. 25c., oz. 75c., 14 lb. 
$1.50. 
White Strasburg. Large, 
very firm, crisp and tender. 
oz. 60c., 4 Ib. $1.25. 
White Summer Turnip. One of the best for 
Summer use; does not get pithy or hollow. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 44 Ib. $1.25. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
Plant roots in Spring or Fall in well-ma- 
nured land, 3 feet. apart, covering crowns 
with 3 inches of soil. Fertilize freely each year. 
Chipman’s Canada Red. The newest 
and finest Rhubarb. A seedless type it can 
be classed as everbearing. A vigorous 
hardy grower with long slender stalks that 
are bright red through to the mid-rib. Its 
sweet delicious flavor makes it ideal for 
sauces and pies. (Illustrated in color, page 
51). $1.35 each, $3.50 for 3, $11.00 per 10. 
Victoria. The popular variety; excellent in 
quality, vigorous in growth with large, 
thick, red stalks. $1.50 for 3, $4.75 per 
doz., $30.00 per 100. 
MacDonald Strain. A superior strain of 
Rhubarb of recent introduction. large, 
crimson stalks have a finely textured thin 
skin. Of low acidity and excellent flavor. 
Strong divisions. $3.00 for 3, $9.50 per 10, 
$17.75 per 25. 
SALSIFY (Oyster Plants) 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill 
Sow early in Spring, in drills 15 inches apart 
and 1 inch deep, thinning out the young 
plants to 6 inches. The roots are used same 
as Carrots. Salsify is very hardy and can be 
left in the ground until Spring. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Resembles 
Parsnips, very mild. Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00, 
\Y@ |b. $2.85. 
SORREL 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
Valuable for its acid properties; mixed with 
salads. Sow in shallow drills 12 inches apart, 
and thin out the young plants to 6 inches. 
Narrow Leaf. Thick, curled-edge leaves are 
long, slender, bright green and of mildly 
pure white; 
Pkt. 25c., 
acid flavor. Excellent for salads or cooked 
like Spinach. Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00, 14 Ib. 
$3.50. 
Large-leaved French. The standard sort. 
Pkt. 20c:, oz: 95c., 14 Ib: $2.50. 
Formaldehyde 
Dust 
(Formacide) 
Prevents the ‘‘Damping- 
| Off” fungus disease. An 
easy, safe and efficient soil 
| sterilization agent. 
1 lb. $1.25, 4 lbs. $3.25, 
25 Ibs. $12.00 
Spinach, King of Denmark | 
SPINACH 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow early in Spring, in drills 1 foot apart 
and 1 inch deep every two weeks for a suc- 
cession. For Fall use sow in August, and for 
Winter crop in September. Sow New Zea- 
land in hills 2 feet apart each way, three or 
four seeds in a hill. 
Varieties Marked * For Quick Freezing 
AMERICA (AAS 1952). * Acclaimed for im- 
mense size and long standing qualities. 
True Savoy type with dark green, glossy 
leaves. For Spring and Summer sowing. 
Pkt. 25c., oz. 50c., 44 lb. $1.25. 
Bloomsdale Savoy-leaved.* For early 
Spring or Fall sowing. Dark green foliage, 
curled and wrinkled; very tender and of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., 14 Ib. 90c., 
lb. $1.95. 
King of Denmark.* This Spinach forms 
large, compact tufts, leaves are crumpled 
and of a glossy, dark green color. Stands 
hot weather better than any other variety, 
being very slow to run to seed. Pkt. l5c., 
oz. 40c., 14 Ib. 90c., lb. $2.25. 
Large-leaved Viroflay.* (Thick-leaved.) 
Large, thick, dark green leaves; a splendid 
sort for Fall or Spring sowing. Pkt. 15c.. 
oz. 35c., 14 lb. 75c., lb. $2.00. 
Long-Standing Savoy. *% Curly dark green 
leaves are large and thick. Valuable for 
early sowing. Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. 90c., 
lb. $2.00. 
New Zealand. The best for Summer use; 
grows 14% ft. high and is very prolific; 
valuable for hot climates. Pkt. 20c., oz. 
50c., 14 Ib. $1.25, Ib. $3.00. 
Perpetual Summer. A valuable variety, 
producing large, green leaves close to the 
ground. Immediately one gathering has 
been made, fresh leaves appear, and a con- 
stant supply of Spinach is kept up through- 
out the entire Summer and Fall, long after 
ordinary sorts are exhausted. Pkt. 25c., 
oz. 40c., 144 lb. $1.00, lb. $2.50. 
Prickly, or Winter. Very hardy, highly 
recommended for Fall sowing. Pkt. 15c., 
oz. 40c., 14 lb. 80c., lb. $2.00. 
Summer Savoy.* Best of this type for Sum- 
mer sowing. Resists heat, standing up well 
under adverse conditions. Dark green, 
attractive fcliage. Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 4 
Iba oc. bs $2200: 
Victoria. Superseded by America. 
SWISS CHARD 
Or SPINACH BEET 
This Beet produces leaves only, which are 
used for greens. Cultivate same as Spinach, 
sowing the seed early in Spring, in drills 
1% feet apart and 1 inch deep. 
Giant Lucullus. This variety is an improve- 
ment over the older sort. The leavesare 
large and crinkled, of a dark green color, 
pure white ribs which can be used like 
Asparagus. Excellent Quick Freezer. Pkt. 
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