Squash 
For planting in hills, set 4 to 6 seeds in each hill. Cover with 
1 inch of soil, and allow 4 feet of space each way. Bush type is 
planted in rows with about 2 feet of space between plants. 
Do not plant in open ground until all danger of frost has passed. 
495 Acorn (Table Queen). 85 days. Very thin, dark 
green shell; flesh dry and mealy. Trailing fall variety. 
One half, when baked, is just right for an individual 
serving. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 4b. $1.10 
488A Butternut. 85 days. A trailing fall variety. The 
fruits are 10 to 12 inches long, bottle shaped, with smooth 
buff-colored skin. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; 4Ib. $1.75. 
484A Caserta (Cocozelle Type). 65 days. A non- 
trailmg summer variety. Grows as long as 14 inches. 
Dark green on the outside, with greenish white, deli- 
cately flavored flesh. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 14Ib. $1.10. 
483A Early Prolific Straightneck. 60 days. Bush-type 
summer variety producing 7 to 9-inch, lemon-yellow 
fruit. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
488B Early White Bush Scallop. 55 days. Round flat 
summer variety, scalloped around the edge and creamy 
white in color. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 14Ib. $1.10. 
483B Giant Summer Crookneck. 6( days. Golden yel- 
low, 12 to 14 inches long, with excellent meaty flesh. 
Plant is of bush type. Pkt. 15 cts.; 0z.40cts.; 14Ib. $1.10. 
504 Improved Hubbard. 110 days. A trailing variety 
with large green fruits. Weighs about 12 pounds. The 
Apa winter Squash. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 14Ib. 
484B Zucchini. 60 days. Bush-type summer variety. 
Fruits are 20 inches long and 3 inches across, cylindrical 
in shape and black-green in color. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
40 cts.; Ib. $1.10. 
Spinach 
A hardy crop, seed can be sown as early as soil can be pre- 
pared. Cover with 14 inch of soil. Thin the young plants to 
stand 3 inches apart, in rows 114 feet apart. Seed of New 
Zealand Spinach should be soaked several hours before planting, 
to hasten germination. 1 ounce will plant 50 feet of row. 
507 America. Silver Medal Winner. Extra thick, dark 
green leaves that are slow in going to seed. Pkt. 
25 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; Ib. $1.25. 
575 Bloomsdale Long-standing. 50 days. Heavily 
crumpled, dark green leaves that stay in good condition 
a long time. Quick growing and fine for either spring 
or fall. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 4Ib. 85 cts. 
613 New Zealand. 80 days. Although not a true Spinach, 
this plant is welcome as a substitute for it in hot weather. 
New Zealand keeps on producing. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 
45 cts.; lb. $1.25. 
500 Perpetual. 60 days. A cut-and-come-again type. A 
summer Spinach, standing the heat well. Resembles 
Swiss Chard in appearance but does not grow as high. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14Ib. $1.00. 
Sorrel 
284 Sour-Grass. 65 days. Large, pale green leaves, used 
_ for salad or boiled as greens. Pkt. 25 cts.; '4oz. 50 cts. 
Salsify 
Sow outdoors as soon as soil can be prepared. Cover seed 
with 1 inch of soil and allow at least 1 foot between rows. Thin 
the young plants to stand 4 inches apart. Roots can be stored 
like carrots or allowed to remain in the ground over winter for 
use the following spring. 1 ounce will plant 100 feet of row. 
202 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 115 days. Long, 
thick, smooth roots similar to parsnips but flavored like 
oysters. Pkt. 15 cts.; 14oz. 45 cts.; oz. 80 cts. 
Turnips 
Sow in open ground as soon as soil can be prepared. Cover 
with 1% inch of soil. Thin seedlings to stand 4 inches apart, 
with 114 feet between rows. 1 ounce will plant 200 feet of row. 
337 White Milan. 50 days. Roots large with pure white 
skin and flesh. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 1b. 75 cts. 
336 Purple-Top White Globe. 45 days. A very popular 
variety for the home garden, with crisp, creamy white, 
well-flavored flesh. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 4b. 75 cts. 
335 Rutabaga, Long Island Improved. 90 days. Large, 
solid, creamy yellow, globe Turnips. The best keeper for 
winter use. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 14lb. 75 cts. 
324 Seven-top. 50 days. Grown for the tops, which are 
used like sprnach. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 
325 Yellow Globe. 60 days. Large, globular roots of 
very fine quality. Color is pale yellow. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; 4lb. 75 cts. 
Seed Potatoes 
1% peck Potatoes (714 Ibs.) will plant a 100-foot row. From 
this amount of yield of two bushels can be expected. Cut the 
seed Potatoes into three to six pieces, depending upon size 
of Potato, each with at least one eye. Cut your Potatoes a 
few days before planting so that the cut surfaces can form 
callouses. 
Chipewa. A smooth white Potato comming about a week 
later than Irish Cobblers. A disease-resistant variety. 
Green Mountain. Oblong, slightly flattened; creamy 
white skin and pure white flesh. 
Irish Cobbler. The best extra-early white variety. 
Smooth, round, creamy white tubers. 
Katahdin. A shallow-eyed, white-skinned sort that makes 
a top-notch appearance. Does best on light soil. 
Prices of Potatoes subject to market fluctuations. 
Ask for current prices. 
Red River Potato Mix 
A special insect and disease spray for 
Potatoes. Copper arsenate combined 
with DDT. Kills the potato bug; 
drives off the flea beetle and leaf- 
hopper; prevents blight from gaining a 
foothold. Increases yield from 25 to 
50 per cent. Use as a dust or spray. 
Lb. 85 cts.; 4 Ibs. $2.75. 
TRY THE NEW HYBRID TOMATOES. SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGE 13. 
Plant a Patch of Herbs in Your Garden 
251 Anise. Used to flavor cakes. Pkt. 25 cts.; Voz. 
6ONchsss Ooze ol O: 
Applemint. Flavoring especially good in jelly. Plants 
only. 45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
271B Borage. The blue star-shaped flowers are some- 
times candied. Used to decorate a salad. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
l4oz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.10. 
271A Caraway. Biennial. The Caraway seeds are used 
to flavor cakes and sweet breads. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 
40 cts.; 0z. 65 cts. 
283A Catnip. Young shoots and leaves used for medicine 
and seasoning. Pkt. 25 cts.; 14o0z. 75 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
294 Coriander. Annual. Grown for its seeds, which have 
a pleasing pungent flavor. Pkt. 25 cts; oz. 50 cts.; 
oz. 95 cts. 
273 Lavender. Used dried to impart a fragrance to linen. 
Seed, pkt. 25 cts.; goz. 85 cts. Plants, 45 cts. each; 
3 for $1.25. 
Peppermint. Flavoring. Plants only. 45 cts. each; 3 
for $1.25. 
282 Rosemary. Used as a seasoning. Aromatic. Seed, 
pkt. 25 cts.; 14oz. 75 cts. Plants, 45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
286 Sage. Perennial. The old standby flavor for poultry 
dressing. Seed, pkt. 25 cts.; 440z. 75 cts. Plants, 40 cts. 
each. 
Spearmint. The most common mint. For jelly, mint 
sauce, julep, etc. Plants only. 45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
284 Summer Savory. Adds zest to soups, salads and 
gravies. Pkt. 25 cts.; 44oz. 50 cts. 
283B Sweet Basil. Leaves are often used to flavor 
tomato dishes. Pkt. 25 cts.; 440z. 50 cts. 
299 Sweet Marjoram. Pungent but delicate flavor for 
seasoning soups and poultry. Seed, pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 
95 cts. Plants, 45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
Tarragon. For flavoring salads and vinegar. Plants only. 
50 cts. each; 3 for $1.35. 
285 Thyme. Perennial. For something new and different, 
flavor the stuffing for roast duck or turkey with this de- 
licious herb. Seed, pkt. 25 cts.; 1goz. 65 cts. Plants, 
40 cts. each. 
Raspberries 
Space plants 3 to 4 feet apart, with 5 to 6 feet between 
the rows. Set them 2 to 3 inches deeper than they grew in 
the nursery. Cut back these young plants to 6 to 8 inches. 
‘Indian Summer. An everbearing variety with red 
fruit. Full crop in June, another in fall. $2.50 for 10. 
‘Cumberland. Bears black fruit in June and July. 
$2.25 for 10. 
Rhubarb 
Victoria. Its sweet flavor makes it wonderful for pies 
and sauces. The roots may be planted in spring or 
fall. Space them 3 feet apart and cover the crown 
with 2 inches of soil. For a plentiful supply figure 
on two roots for each member of the family. $1.50 
for 3; $5.50 per doz, 
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