Parsnips 
Sow seed in rows, covering with }4 inch of soil. Often seed 
is slow and poor in germination. Thin the young plants to 
stand 6 inches apart, with 114 feet between rows. Since roots 
are greatly improved by fceving. they are often left in the 
ground over winter and used the following spring. 1 ounce will 
sow 200 feet of row. 
533 Improved Hollow Crown. 100 days. Long smooth 
roots with broad shoulders. Tender, fine flavor. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
G&O 
“rors Tomato Food 
‘3.12-13 * NO. FULER 
TOMATO-FOOD 
A new formula especially developed 
to grow good tomatoes. Contains 3% 
nitrogen, 12% phosphoric acid and 
13% potash. The nitrogen _ pro- 
motes good foliage, the phosphoric 
acid induces fruiting, and the potash 
good root development. 5 Ibs. $1.00; 
10 Ibs. $1.65; 25 Ibs. $3.50. 
TOMATO, 
Burpee Hybrid 
Pkt. (30 seeds) 40 
cts.; 3 pkts. $1.00 
Tomato 
Start seed indoors in a hotbed or coldframe. Plant seedlings 
as soon as they are large enough to handle. It takes six to 
eight weeks to grow plants large enough to set out. Plants 
must not be set out in open ground until all danger of frost 
has passed. Make provisions for stakes, since better-quality 
Tomatoes are obtained from plants that are tied to stakes. 
Days to maturity listed are from time plants are set in the 
garden. 
332 Bonny Best. Certified Seed. 66 days. A smooth, 
round, bright scarlet, extra-early variety. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
loz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
309 Crimson Cushion (Beefsteak or Enormous). 80 
days. Extra-large, somewhat ribbed; deep scarlet fruits. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 85 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
332 Jubilee. 90 days. The deep orange flesh is thick and 
heavy, with a mild non-acid flavor. The yellow-skinned 
fruits are large smooth globes : and are rich in vitamin C, 
Pkt 25) cts. ‘Yoz. 50 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
334 Master Marglobe. Certified Seed. 73 days. Large, 
very solid, globe-shaped Tomatoes are produced on 
strong, disease-resistant plants. One of the leading va- 
rieties. Pkt. 25 cts.; 4go0z. 85 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
319 Michigan State Forcing. 75 days. An excellent 
forcing Tomato. Medium-sized, smooth, globular scarlet 
fruits produced in large clusters. Pkt. 25 cts.; !4oz. 
65 cts.; oz. $1.95. 
306 Ponderosa. 81 days. Deep, rather flattened, pur- 
plish pink. Its mild flavor appeals to people who or- 
dinarily find Tomatoes too acid. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 
50 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
307 Pritchard (Scarlet Topper). Certified Seed. 76 
days. Gold Medal Winner. Medium-sized fruit with 
the inside color very dark. Pkt. 25 cts.; 3 pkts. 60 cts.; 
oz. $1.50. 
330 Rutgers. Certified Seed. 74 days. Large, bright red, 
with thick flesh and small seed cells. Fruit useful for 
canning. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
333 Stone. Certified Seed. 80 days. Deep, smooth fruits 
of very good quality, maturing quite late in the season. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
310 Small-fruiting Tomatoes (Cocktail Tomatoes). 
Attractive small varieties, both ornamental and useful 
for serving whole and for preserving. Red Cherry; 
Yellow Cherry; Red Plum; Yellow Plum; Red Pear; 
Yellow Pear. Each, pkt. 25 cts. 
Burpee’s Hybrid Tomatoes 
318A Burpeeana Early Hybrid. 58 days. Pkt. (30 
seeds) 45 cts.; 3 pkts. $1.20. 
318B Burpee Hybrid. 70 days. Main-crop Tomato. 
Pkt. (30 seeds) 40 cts.; 3 pkts. $1.00. 
318C Burpee’s Big Boy. 78 days. Largest fruits average 
10 ounces, with some weighing a pound. Pkt. (30 seeds) 
50 cts.; 3 pkts. $1.35. Large potted plants of above 3 
varieties available about May 15. $2.50 per doz. 
Peppers 
Start seed indoors in hotbed or coldframe. It takes eight 
weeks to grow plants large enough to set out. Plant outdoors 
when all danger of frost has passed, from May 1 to June 1, 
allowing 2 feet of space each way. All Peppers are green and 
if allowed to ripen on the plant they turn red. Days to maturity 
are from time plants are set out. 
157 Bull Nose or Large Bell. 70 days. An early sweet 
variety; prolific. Fruit 3 by 214 inches. Good for stuff- 
ing. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
168 California Wonder. 75 days. Blocky shape, thick 
walls, and sweet. Excellent for stuffing. Pkt. 20 cts., 
Voz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
167 Cayenne, Long Narrow. 72 days. Grows about 5 
inches Iong, curled and twisted. Very hot. Dried for 
winter use. Pkt. 20 cts.; 40z. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
155 Chinese Giant. 80 days. Plants 2 feet high, bearing 
a heavy crop of very large, broad Peppers, dark green 
turning to scarlet. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 85 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
165 Hungarian Wax. 65 days. Grows 6 to 8 inches long; 
hot or pungent. Yellow, changing to orange and then 
bright red. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
153 Large Sweet Yellow. 70 days. Green when young, 
bright yellow when ripe. Smooth fruits with a mild, 
sweet flavor. Pkt. 25 cts.; '440z. 75 cts. 
156 Neapolitan. 61 days. Very early, sweet and mild. 
Upright, three-lobed fruit about 4 inches long and 2 
inches wide. Pkt. 20 cts.; Y4goz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
154 Pimiento. 65 days. Heart-shaped, 31% inches long 
and 21% inches in diameter at top. Very sweet; bright 
red color when ripe. Pkt. 15 cts.; 144oz. 85 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
164 Red Cherry. 75 days. Hot. Round fruits 11% inches 
across, resembling a large cherry. Very prolific. Pkt. 
25 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
173 Ruby King. 68 days. Grows 4 to 6 inches long. Pro- 
lifie bearer. Walls are medium thick; excellent for 
slicing or stuffing. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
174 World Beater. 72 days. Large size. Thick, sweet, 
dark green flesh, becoming bright red. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
loz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
SPINACH, America. All-America Winner 
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; W4lb. $1.25 
McARDLE’S SEED CO., 384-388 GREENWICH AVE., GREENWICH, CONN. Phone: 8-7750 13 
