46 HALAWELL’S CALIFORNIA ASTERS ARE OUTSTNDING 
Tomato, Pearson Improved 
SALSIFY 
(VEGETABLE OYSTER) 
Sow in drills 15 inches apart, covering the 
seeds with fine soil ¥2 inch in depth. When the 
plants are strong enough, thin them out to 
about 3 inches apart. It will mature in 150 
days. One ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; Y4 lb. $2.25. 
Spinach 
SPINACH 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 
BLOOMSDALE (Long Standing) — The thick, 
dark green leaves are curled and crinkled. 
Remains-a long time in condition for use with- 
out bolting to seed in dry weather. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % lb. 80c; % lb. $1.35. 
HOLLANDIA or PRICKLY —The plants are 
large and of spreading habit, producing 
smooth, thick, light green leaves. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; Y% Ib. 80c; % lb. $1.35. 
NEW ZEALAND—Produces tender green tips 
throughout the summer. It is not a true spinach 
but is prepared for eating in the same way. 
When the tips are cut new ones will grow im- 
mediately. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; 4 lb. $1.10; % Ib. $2.00. 
TOBACCO 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—The hardiest va- 
riety in cultivation. One of the best sorts for 
cigar wrappers. Pkt. 35c. 
Hallawell’s TOMATOES 
It requires 5 to 6 weeks to grow tomatoes from 
seed to transplanting size. Sow the seeds in a 
hotbed or a shallow box and when they are 
about 2 inches tall, transplant them to Plant 
Bands, or to another box, spacing them about 
4 inches apart each way so they may be re- 
moved easily when transplanted to the gar- 
den. 
BOUNTIFUL—A forcing tomato of superior fla- 
vor, perfect in shape and very prolific. Fruits 
are good red. Pkt. 35c; 3 for $1.00 
BONNY BEST—A good general purpose to- 
mato; deep’scarlet red; medium large, smooth 
and firm. Pkt. 15c; Y% oz. 75c. 
EARLIANA — A good early tomato. Medium 
size; flattened globe; and deep scarlet red. 
Pkt. 15c; Ya oz. 85c; oz. $1.50. 
PEARSON IMPROVED—Fruits medium large; 
semi-globe shaped; scarlet; compact habit of 
growth. Pkt. 20c; ¥% oz. $1.00. 
MARGLOBE — Second early. Large, smooth, 
meaty, globular, red fruit. Ripens uniformly, 
and relatively free from cracks. Heavy cropper, 
resistant to wilt. Pkt. 15c; Y oz. 85c. 
PONDEROSA or BEEFSTEAK—One of the larg- 
est varieties. Pkt. 20c; % oz. $1.00. 
PRESERVING TOMATOES 
STRAWBERRY TOMATO (Ground Cherry) — 
Small yellow fruit enclosed in a papery pod. 
Has a distinctive sweet flavor. Excellent for 
preserves. 
Pkt. 20c; Y% oz. 75c. 
RED CHERRY—Small round fruits borne in clus- 
ters — used for salads, for preserves to be 
served chilled with a cold lunch. 
Pkt. 25c; Y% oz. 75c. 
YELLOW PLUM — Bright lemon yellow skin. 
Fine for salads or preserves. 
Pkt. 25c; Y% oz. 75c., 
SAN MARZANO — Extensively used for the 
manufacture of paste and powder. Fruits are 
about 1% inches broad and 2% to 3 inches 
long, rounded at ends, and flat sided. Color 
bright scarlet. Pkt. 25c; ¥% oz. $1.00. 
RED PEAR—Pear shaped fruits 134 to 2 inches 
long. Very ornamental when trained on a 
fence. Excellent for salads and serving chilled. 
Pkt. 25c; Y% oz. 75c. 
YELLOW PEAR—A favorite for preserving or 
pickling. Pkt, 25¢; 14 oz. 75c. 
Purple Top White Globe Turnip 
TURNIPS 
Sow the seed in early spring, broadcast or in 
rows, For fall and winter crop, sow in July or 
August. Turnips do not require a rich soil. A 
packet will sow a 50-foot row; an ounce about 
250 feet. Broadcast 2 to 4 pounds per acre. 
They mature in 60 or 70 days. 
GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY—A globe- 
shaped yellow variety of medium size; flesh 
firm and crisp. An excellent table variety. 
Pkt..10c; oz. 25c; Ib. $1:50: 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—A valuable sort 
for either table use or stock feeding. Roots 
globe-shaped, white with purple top. Flesh 
white, firm and tender; very large. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1b, $1.50. 
SNOWBALL—Medium sized round white turnip 
of very good quality. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; Y% lb. 75c; lb. $2.00. 
RUTABAGAS OR SWEDES 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP or LONG ISLAND— 
One of the best and most popular yellow 
fleshed varieties. It is yellow below ground, 
with purple top above. A fine table or stock 
feeding variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Ib. $1.60. 
WATERMELONS 
The culture of watermelons differs from that 
of muskmelons mainly in that the hills should 
be from 8 to 10 feet apart. They mature in 120 
to 140 days. One ounce will plant about 25 
hills. 2 lbs. per acre. 
BLACK SEEDED CHILIAN—A fine melon for the 
home garden; of medium size, nearly round, 
black seed and red flesh of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; Y% lb. $1.00. 
KLECKLEY SWEET or MONTE CRISTO—A very 
desirable melon for home use or nearby mar- 
kets. Fruit of medium to large size, oblong, dark 
green. Flesh bright red and very sweet. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; Y4 Ibs. $1.00; lb. $2.50. 
KLONDIKE—Medium sized dark green melons 
averaging 25 pounds in weight. Flesh is rich, 
dark red with medium thick rind. Very popular 
in California. ~ Pkt. 15c; % lb. $1.10; Ib. $3.50. 
KLONDIKE, STRIPED (Wilt Resistant)—A new 
selection. It is the same size and has much the 
same qualities as Klondike. Fruit is striped dark 
and light green resembling the Georgia Rattle- 
snake. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; /% lb. $1.10; Ib. $3.50. 
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NEW HAMPSHIRE MIDGET (70 days)—An All- 
America Winner, grows 6 in. across, 7 in. long, 
weighs up to 6 lbs., a good refrigerator size. 
It is extremely early and may be grown in a 
short season climate. Skin is striped dark 
green, flesh is red, firm and sweet. 
Pkt. 25c; oz. 60c; % lb. $1.85. 
