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CATALOG 
VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS. In this book 
we describe the varieties, both new and old, 
which in our opinion are the most popular 
and the best types in existence for their 
specific purposes. We have endeavored to 
list known synonyms and names of varieties 
of very great similarity, with the accepted 
or preferred varietal name given first in 
capital letters. 
Descriptions and data are based on trial 
ground and general observations and opin- 
ions, and are believed to be accurate and 
complete. Varying growing conditions, how- 
ever, may result in different behavior; and 
these descriptions are, therefore, offered 
without obligation on our part or that of 
our dealers. 
MAIN USES. Under this heading we have 
indicated, by the symbols listed below, the 
most important uses of each variety; that 
is, the purposes for which it is most widely 
grown. Local uses may differ, or a variety 
may have secondary uses not indicated. 
H...Home Garden F....Freezing 
M...Market Dre se Drysor 
S ...Shipping Dehydrated 
C...Canning 
DAYS TO HARVEST. The length of time 
it takes for a crop to mature depends on 
many variable factors, a few of which are 
soil fertility, moisture, day length, and aver- 
age temperatures. Our main purpose in list- 
ing “Days” is to provide a basis for com- 
paring one variety with another. 
ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS. The All 
America trials perform a valuable and un- 
usual service for the seed trade and the 
gardening public. In a series of plantings 
throughout the United States, new varieties 
A view of our Twin Falls, Idaho breeding farm, 
showing stock seed increase blocks of beans and sev- 
eral kinds of small seeds. 
of vegetables and flowers are carefully 
judged in competition with existing varie- 
ties and other new introductions. The win- 
ners are given one of the following awards: 
Gold Medal, Silver Medal, Bronze Medal, 
or Honorable Mention. We have noted each 
vegetable variety listed in this catalog which 
has received an award in past years. 
FOREIGN LANGUAGES. In order to make 
this as complete a reference book as pos- 
sible, we have included translations of kind 
(species). These are listed as follows: 
French Italian 
ENGLISH 
German Spanish 
FLOWERS. In response to many requests 
for a list of the more commonly used and 
recommended varieties of flowers and their 
usage, we have included this information 
in table form on page 126. The informa- 
tion therein sets forth the annuals, bien- 
nials, and perennials, periods of bloom, 
height of plant for the varieties which we 
sell, and how they may be used. 
WARRANTY. We warrant to the extent of 
the purchase price that seeds or bulbs sold 
are as described on the container within rec- 
ognized tolerances. We give no other or 
further warranty, express or implied. 
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