Broccoli 
For an early crop, start seed in hotbed or in a flat indoors. 
Set plants out as soon as soil can be worked; space 24 inches 
apart, in rows 2 feet apart. Be sure soil is well prepared and 
fertilized. For fall crop start seed in open ground in early June. 
Keep plants growing vigorously by using commercial fertilizer 
or nitrate of soda. 
516A Calabrese. 70 days. Large, strong plants pro- 
ducing compact center heads of blue-green flower-buds 
of delicate flavor. When these heads are cut, smaller 
ones form on the side. Pkt. 25 cts.; 140z. 40 cts.; oz. 
$1.10. 
516C Broccoli-Rapa. A non-heading variety that makes 
delicious cooking greens. Very popular with Italian 
growers. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 90 cts. 
Brussels Sprouts 
Start seed indoors or in a coldframe. Transplant to moist, 
well-drained soil, allowing 2 feet between plants and 3 feet 
between rows. As sprouts begin to form at base of lower leaves, 
remove these leaves but always allow foliage to remain at top 
of plant for normal growth. 
%515 Long Island Improved. 80 days. Solid sprouts 
produced on compact plants 20 inches tall. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
Yoz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.20. 
Beets 
Sow as soon as soil can be worked easily. Make plantings 
To Grow Good Peas in short rows 10 to 15 feet long, at intervals of two weeks for a 
: é continuous supply. Cover seed with ¥% inch of soil; allow 18 
To grow good Peas in Greenwich, plant them inches between rows. When large enough to handle, thin 
as early as possible. A good tip is to open the row seedlings. Beets are best to use when 2 inches in diameter. 
in the early morning, and allow it to be exposed The tops of Beets may be used for greens in the early stages. 
PEAS, Gradus 
IAlb. 40 cts.; 
Ib. 70 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.25 
to the rays of the sun for frve or six hours. Then F 
sow the Peas in the late afternoon. This proce- 571 Crosby’s Egyptian. 50 days. Produces an early 
dure increases the soil temperature, thereby crop of globe-shaped, dark red Beets about 3 inches in 
hastening germination. 2 pounds of seed re- diameter. Flesh is lighter in color than the skin. Pkt. 
quired for a 100-foot row. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 4b. $1.10; Ib. $2.50. 
563 Detroit Perfected. 55 days. Smooth, round, black- 
CELERY ish red roots of tender, fine quality. Often used in late 
Cornell 19 plantings, for it keeps well over winter. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Pkt. 35 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; lb. $1.25; Ib. $2.95. 
Oca 140z. 60 cts. 
580 Early Wonder. 50 days. Deep blood-red Beets that 
are ready to use early in the season. Smooth skin and 
uniform shape. May be planted for a fall crop, since It 
grows quickly. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; Mlb. $1.25; 
Ib. $2.95. 
573 Good For All. 55 days. Produces a crop of baby 
Beets 2 to 2% inches in diameter. Medium dark red in 
color. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 4Ib. $1.50; Ib. $3.00. 
578 Mangel-Wurzel, Mammoth Long Red. 110 days: 
Red skin and white flesh with pmk vems. Grows half 
out of the ground; a large, heavy cropper. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; M4Ib. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.00. 
579 Winter Keeper. 80 days. Globe-shaped, tapering 
somewhat toward the root. Specially grown for winter 
use because it remains firm and sweet for a long period. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 4b. $1.50; Ib. $3.00. 
Chives 
damping off, seedling blights. 
Eenecially elective wher early ——— 263 Grown in about 100 days from seed. Perennial. Mild 
Eprine planthig is desizeds 34 ou, ASPARAGUS BEANS onion-like flavor. Excellent for flavoring salads, soups, 
25 cts.; 3 ozs. $1.00. Mary Washington Golden Wax Topnotch meat and stews. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1.00; oz. $1.85. 
See page 6 lb. 45 cts.; lb. 85 cts. Clumps, 50 cts. each. 
8 1910-1954, 44 YEARS OF FRIENDLY SERVICE TO GARDEN LOVERS 
EGGPLANT 
New Hampshire Hybrid 
Pkt. 50 cts.; Y0z. 95 cts. 
SEEDTONE 
The Seed Protectant 
Recommended for use on 
both vegetable and _ flower 
seeds. Increases yields by re- 
ducing losses from seed decay, 
HOT PEPPER, Cayenne 
Pkt. 20 cts.; 102. 65 cts. 
