OKRA 
The long pods are used in soups and salads. 
GOURDS 
193. ITALIAN EDIBLE, (Italian Simeza Teneroni,) A 278. EMERALD. (55 days.) Superior to 
large, long gourd that is grown both for ornamental pur- Karly Dwarf Long Pod as the pods are darker 
poses and for food, The Italian people prepare these in and much more attractive. Developed by the 
various ways, baking like a squash, Pkt., 10¢; 02z., 30c; Campbell Soup Company. The vigorous semi- 
4 lb., 85e; 1b., $2.50, postpaid, dwarf plants produce 
199. MIXED LARGE. This mixture contains a very slender and tapered pods 
wide range of colors, shapes: and sizes such as Club, that are deep-green, 
Calabash, ete. Makes fine birdhouses and ornaments, Pkt., round, slightly ceurved, 
10c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 85c; 1b., $2.50, postpaid, and almost free of spines. 
Fruit) has thiek walls 
and excellent flavor, Seed 
OLDS’ HERBS 
may be planted in the 
7 , A A > er ieas’ ath is 
480. ANISE. The leaves are finely fringed; used in Hes bags Pkt., aiGe: 
garnishing and flavoring, Pkt., 10c; ¥% 0z., 35c, postpaid. 
481. BALM. (Perennial.) The leaves are very fragrant; 
used to flavor summer drinks, Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; % 
0z., 80c, postpaid. 
0z., 15c; ¥% Ib., 35c; Ib., 
$1.15, postpaid. 
KALE 
Emerald Okra. 
479. BASIL, SWEET. An annual herb growing about & : 
2 feet high with a pleasant, sweet flavor, Used for flavor- Kale 1s usually 
ing foods, Leaves and flowers are used either fresh or grown for greens and 
dried. Pkt. 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Y oz., 40c; postpaid, is also used here in the 
North as winter green 
482. BORAGE. The leaves are used for flavoring cor- 
dials. It is also excellent as bee food. It grows freely; 
has beautiful sky blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
VY oz., 50c, postpaid. 
feed for chickens. 
*201. DWARF CURL- 
ED SCOTCH. (60 days.) 
. Fi ; war spreading a- 
483. CARAWAY. Seed used in rye bread, cookies and ‘ j Aes Percept yeah 
cakes. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Ye oz., 40c, postpaid. ae : i I green color. Wei) = = 
484, CORIANDER. The seeds are used in pickles and Olds’ Mustard Spinach, hardy. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 
confectionery. PKt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Y2 oz., 50c, postpaid. hese i) Ibs 70Gb 
MUSTARD $2.30. postpaid, 
Used for greens and salads during the hot summer 
months. 
257. SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. (60 days.) Most 
popular variety. [eaves large and wide, bright green 
and curly on the edges. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; % 1b., 35c; 
lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
259. MUSTARD SPINACH OR TENDER GREEN. 
(50 days.) It is a very desirable quick growing, tender 
variety with long, broad, smooth leaves and white mid- 
ribs. The tender dark green leaves are usually ready for 
cutting in 3 to 4 weeks after planting. Dry weather will 
not injure the crop. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 40c; Ihb., 
$1.20, postpaid. 
485. DILL. Leaves and seed used for flavoring in dill 
pickles, soups and sauces. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 1% Ilb., 45c; 
lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
491, FLORENCE FENNEL. (Sweet Anise) Grown for 
the bulb-like structure formed by the enveloping thickened 
bases of the stalks of the lower leaves. Grows 2 to 3 feet 
tall, Aromatic with a distinct flavor. Pkt., 10c; Y2 0z., 
35c, postpaid. 
486. HOREHOUND, (Perennial.) Leaves are used in 
confectionery and for seasoning. Pkt., 15c; Y2 oz., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
487. LAVENDER. (Perennial.) 
seasoning and the dried leaves for sachets. 
pkts., 15c; Ye oz., 65c, postpaid. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale. 
Leaves are used for 
Pkt., 10c; 2 
Fe ee et ibe; ten. ase, o/\LoIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER 
postpaid, 397. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. (160 
490, ROSEMARY. (Perennial.) The leaves are used for days.) Used as a creamed vegetable and in flavoring 
soups. The roots are long, 
flavoring soups and meats, Pkt., 15c; Y2 oz., 75c, postpaid. 4 
smooth, creamy white, and 
native 
scented herb 
497. RUE (Perennial) A strong, straight. Keeps well in 
to southern Europe. The attractive blue-green leaves are RtOLEED Or ecarhe: lettin 
used sparingly in soups, salads, stews, and_ dressings. varden: over ‘winter and 
Attains a height of 24 to 36 inches, Pkt., 15c; YY o2z., used in the spring. Pkt., 
95c, postpaid. L0c% oz, .400+ (44. 1b,, 
492, SAGE. (Perennial.) Dried leaves much used for $1.30; Yo Ib., $2.00; 1b., 
seasonings in dressings; the most popular of all herbs. $3.90, postpaid, 
Pkt., 15c; 1% 0z., 60c; oz., $1.00; % lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
494, SUMMER SAVORY. Dried leaves and flowers are LEEK 
used for flavoring soups and dressings. Pkt., 10c; Yo oz., Ticekam neloneiatotethe 
40c, postpaid. onion family and are val- 
488, SWEET FENNEL. (Perennial.) Seeds are used in uable for soups and sal- 
confectionery. The young shoots can be eaten raw or used ads; they may also be 
in soups and salads for flavoring. Pkt., 10¢; 2 pkts., 15c; sliced and cooked like 
Y oz., 40c, postpaid. green peas. 
496, THYME. (Perennial.) The leaves and shoots are 210. GIANT MUS- 
used for seasoning and flavoring sausage and other meats. Sie las, Ul Ge (145 
Pkt., 15c; Ye oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75, postpaid. days.) Long, thick, white 
498. WORMWOOD. (Perennial.) The dried leayee are focseae A aay Pah 
sed as a poultry tonic. It has a fragrant, spicy odor an A Rik tet rs + ” me < 
bitter fies Pkt., 15c; Ye oz., 85c, postpaid, Giant Musselburg Leek. 45c; % lb, $1.40; Ib., eat 
$3.90, postpaid, 
OLDS’ SWEET POTATO PLANTS 
Sweet potatoes are easily grown in the North 
from plants, and we sell thousands of them each 
SEEDS THAT GROW FROM FOLKS WHO 
KNOW 
The photograph below shows a germinator tray 
with sprouting seeds. This is _one of the ways we 
test seeds for germination. In our well-equipped 
laboratory a full-time analyst is employed who is 
continually checking all lots of seed for purity 
and germination. Every package of seed is stamped 
with a code letter and number and we can_ give 
you our laboratory test on any lot of seed if you 
Will give us this number. All field seeds are shipped 
with a tag bearing our laboratéry test both for 
purity and germination. 
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Spring. Free cultural leaflets are sent with each 
order. Plants are sent directly from our growing 
station at planting time. Southern orders after 
March 25th, Northern orders usually about June 
Ist. Customers should state the time plants are 
wanted. 
We do not accept plant orders from the state 
of California. 
YELLOW JERSEY. Skin and flesh light yel- 
low, medium sized, excellent for the North. 
PUERTO RICO. Copper skin, orange flesh, 
sweet, moist, medium to large size. 
Prices: 50 plants, $1.15; 100 plants for $1.65; 
200 plants for $2.75; 500 plants for $5.29; 
1,000 plants, $8.95, postpaid. 
NEW BUSH SWEET POTATO 
BUSH PORTO RICO. This new bush 
variety does not make a trailing vine but grows 
upright like an Irish potato. The gardener with 
limited space may now grow sweet potatoes. 
Skin is copper color and flesh is orange, moist 
and sweet. They have outyielded the old type 
in the South by 50%. 
Prices: 25 plants for 98c; 50 plants for $1.80, 
postpaid, 
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L. L, OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
