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RED CHILI CDr 84 
A very “hot’’ variety, used extensively for pepper sauces, pickling, and drying. 
PLANT—18 inches tall, bushy, bearing upright fruits. Fine leaved. Very heavy pro- 
ducer. 
FRUIT—2 to 2% inches long, *% inch in diameter at shoulder, tapered to a point. 
Flesh thin and pungent. Color light green turning to deep red. 
SWEET 
ALLBIG HM 60 
Formerly Illinois F5 
A new variety developed at the University of Illinois by Professor B. L. Weaver. An 
early, high yielding pepper of the World Beater group. 
PLANT—Medium size, very compact, very good vigor. Continues to produce over a 
long period. Heavy foliage. 
FRUIT—4 to 5 inches long, 3 to 4 inches wide, tapering slightly. Fruit surface fairly 
rough. Medium thick walls. Dark green color turning crimson red when ripe. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER HMSC 74. 
Formerly the most widely used sweet variety of pepper, but losing ground in many 
areas because of its susceptibility to mosaic. 
PLANT—24 to 28 inches in height, upright, vigorous, and heavily productive over a 
long season, though a shy bearer in some areas. 
FRUIT —4% inches long, 3% to 4 inches across, blocky, 3- and 4-lobed, borne upright, 
sometimes becoming pendant. Flesh thick, tender, with mild, sweet flavor. 
Fruit very handsome, smooth. Glossy deep green changing to a brilliant crim- 
son upon ripening. 
EARLY CALWONDER MS 68 
An early strain of the Californa Wonder type. 
PLANT— Smaller and more prolific, but similar to California Wonder; sturdy and vig- 
orous. 
FRUIT —4 inches long and 3% inches in diameter, 3- and 4-lobed, uniform. Flesh wall 
thick, sweet and mild. Turns bright crimson at maturity. 
FLORIDA GIANT HMS 75 
A selection of California Wonder adapted to the South and particularly well liked in 
Florida. A hardy, vigorous type with large, protective leaves. 
PLANT—About 24 to 28 inches tall, heavy and sturdy. 
FRUIT —Similar to California Wonder except slightly larger. 
ITALIANELLE Ss 63 
Sweet Italian 
Green Neapolitan 
Similar to Neapolitan in all respects except immature color is pale green instead of 
yellow. Turns bright red at maturity. 
