Improved ee 
Ponderosa : 
IMPROVED PONDEROSA 
85 days. Rightly named ‘‘Ponderosa”’ because of the large size it 
attains. Fruit is very solid, with few seeds, Very often large tomatoes, 
from their very size, are rough and have a tendency to split, but we 
selected this seed so exhaustively that we have removed the roughness 
and splitting tendency as far as it is possible to do so. 
Vines are vigorous and productive. Fruits large oblong, purplish-red, 
with thin skin. Flesh is solid, with a very small seed cavity, making 
it a most desirable variety for slicing. To all who desire large size, 
solidity and flavor, we unhesitatingly recommend it. Requires about 
85 days to mature. 
1142—Pke., 20¢; 1% oz., 60¢; oz., $1.15; 14 lb., $3.65, postpaid. 
Yellow Pear 
Any of the following: Pkg., 15¢; 
WY oz., 67¢; 0z., $1.25, postpaid. 
RED PEAR. 70 days. Bright red fruits, 
pear shaped, has a rich and distinct 
flavor, and is a favorite for preserves 
and “tomato figs.”? 1187. 
YELLOW PEAR. 70 days. Yellow, 
otherwise same as Red Pear. 1191. 
RED PLUM. 70 days. Small red, plum 
shaped tomatoes. 1190. 
YELLOW PLUM. 70 
shaped; clear yellow. 1193. 
RED CHERRY. 72 days. Small, round 
fruits, one-half inch in diameter, of 
days. Plum 
bright scarlet color. 1185. 
HYDROPONICS 
The system of growing plants in 
water only; pure sand, gravel or 
cinders. If interested write for our 
folder on Hydroponics. (See Hy- 
ponex, Page 72.) 
RUTABAGA 
Rutabagas are also known as 
Swedish Turnips, Swedes, or 
Russian Turnips. They have 
firmer flesh than turnips, how- 
ever, are more solid, and hence 
keep later into spring. Like 
turnips, they are excellent for 
both table use and for stock 
feeding. They are also good as a 
rotation crop. 
AMERICAN 
PURPLE TOP 
90 days. It is unusually produc- 
tive, giving big yields of the 
finest rutabagas; also a splendid 
variety for table use. Roots of 
large size, globular, with flesh 
of deep yellow color, fine 
grained, and of finest quality. 
Skin yellow with purple top. 
1508—Pkg., 10¢; oz., 22¢; 14 Ib., 
mad 1% Ib., 85¢; Ib., $1.50, post- 
paid. 
MAMMOTH 
RUSSIAN 
75 days. Mammoth Russian Ruta- 
baga is the heaviest yielding, the 
largest and most uniform variety. 
One of the finest and sweetest 
for table use, is devoid of woodi- 
ness, and is also one of the best 
for stock. Has very short neck. 
Easily harvested. Sow about two 
pounds per acre. Flesh is fine 
grained, golden yellow and mild- 
flavored. It is a heavy cropper 
and has been giving very fine 
satisfaction in all sections. 
1510 — Pkg., 15¢; oz., 30¢; 
14 Abs, 2 I0¢s:. 14: -Ib.,, ~ $1:15; 
lb., $1.95, postpaid. 
SWEET PERFECTION 
80 days. Has a white flesh of a milder and sweeter 
flavor and contains more saccharine than the yellow- 
fleshed sorts. Matures in about 80 days and is an ex- 
tremely productive variety. Not so desirable for table 
use, but fine for stock. 
1512—Pkg., 10¢; oz., 25¢; 14 Ib., 60¢; 14 Ib., $1.00; 
Ib., $1.65, postpaid. ts ia, Saeed nee 
fepeerse monet RP 
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——g@ Tampala 
TAMPALA 
An old Chinese vegetable, that produces its excellent greens 
in mid-summer, when spinach bolts to seed, and much 
finer than Swiss Chard. The leaves are cooked and served 
just like spinach, 
Tampala retains its tenderness for a long time, in fact it 
requires only five minutes to cook. The branches 4 to 5 
in. long may be gathered instead of individual leaves and 
the young stem tips and leaves may be cooked tdgether. 
Larger stems (as thick as one’s finger) may be separated 
and cooked 10 minutes like asparagus. 
salads, instead of lettuce. 
easily grown, and grows over a long period! 
1110—Pkg., 18¢; 14 oz., 50¢; 14 oz., 86¢; oz., $1.52; 2 oz., 
$2.75, postpaid. 
Best 
for the 
Table 
ESSERE ROSS . 
Delicious Rutabaga—Fine Grained, 
Tender, Sweet Flavor, Abundant 
Yielder 
DELICIOUS Long Island Neckless 
85 days. Delicious Rutabaga is a superb rutabaga, fine- 
ly flavored, tender, fine grained, and very sweet, that 
we have developed for table use only. Roots are globe 
shaped, very smooth and handsome, fine deep yellow 
with purple tops, and have very small “necks.” 
Enormously productive. It surpasses all other ruta- 
bagas in tenderness and flavor, hence we recommend it 
only for table use. Invaluable for truckers and for 
home use. We recommend it highly. 
1517—Pkeg., 15¢; oz., 30¢; 14 lb., 76¢; 1% Ib., $1.25; 
Ib., $2.30, postpaid. 
Or use Tampala in 
Tasty flavor, high in food value, 
Ground Cherry 
GROUND CHERRY OR YELLOW HUSK. 90 days, 
In great demand. Prepared as preserves, they are un- 
equalled for delicacy of flavor. Also called Strawberry 
or Winter Cherry. 
1189—Pke., 15¢3 14 oz., 67¢; oz., $1.25, postpaid. 
TURNIP 
SNOWBALL OR SIX WEEKS 
45 days. Splendid table qualities. One of the earliest, 
round, white turnips, producing medium large, round 
roots with only a single taproot; they are of attractive 
appearance; quite smooth, skin and flesh snowy white. 
The flesh is firm, mild and sweet. 
1204—Pke., 10¢; oz.,; 25¢; 14 lb., 60¢; 14 Ib., $1.00; 
lb., $1.65, postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN 
45 days. Small tops, strap leaved, roots flat, reaching 
a diameter of 4 inches; purplish-red above, white below, 
with white flesh, fine grained, mild and tender. 
1206—Pke., 15¢; oz., 30¢; 14 Ib., 70¢; 14 Ib., $1.15; 
Ib., $1.95, postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF 
46 days. It is splendid for early spring and late fall 
sowing producing in about 46 days, a tender, mild, 
sweet turnip. Roots quite flat with upper half a 
purplish color and the lower half white. Flesh is pure 
white. 
1211—Pke., 10¢; oz., 22¢; 14 lb., 50¢; % Ib., 85¢; 
Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
COWHORN TURNIP 
65 days. In Cowhorn Turnip you have the best deep 
cultivator on the farm! Cowhorn tunnels into the soil, 
often 24 inches deep, and brings up the good qualities 
and mixes it with the surface. Splendid for the table. 
Excellent for stock: The skin is of a clear white color 
with a shade of green on the crown. 
1202—-Pke., 10¢; oz., 22¢; 14 lb., 50¢; 1% Ib., 85¢; 
Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 
55 days. A good producer and a fine keeper, splendid 
for table, tip-top for stock. It is of symmetrical globe 
shape. The roots are large, white, and purple above 
ground. The flesh is white, tender, fine grained and 
mild in flavor. 
1212—Pkg., 10¢; oz., 25¢; 14 Ib., 60¢; 14 Ib., $1.00; 
lb., $1.65, postpaid. 
GOLDEN BALL 
60 days. Medium sized, round roots of deep golden- 
yellow skin and flesh, which is firm, crisp and of ex- 
cellent quality for the table. 
. 1236—Pkg., 10¢; 0z., 22¢; 14 Ib., 50¢; 1% Ib., 85¢; 
Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
LARGE WHITE GLOBE 
55 days. It is globe shaped, grows very large, of deli- 
cious flavor, and has sweet, juicy, white flesh of solid 
texture. Also called White Globe Strap Leaf. 
1208—Pkg., 10¢; oz., 22¢; 14 Ib., 50¢; 1% Ib., 85¢5 
lb., $1.50, postpaid. ; 
YELLOW ABERDEEN PURPLE TOP 
70 days. Outer skin yellow, with purple top. Flesh 
light yellow, sweet, excellent for table and relished by 
stock. Fine for early winter use. 
1237—Pkg., 10¢; oz., 22¢; 14 lb., 50¢; 14 Ib., 85¢5 
Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
WHITE GLOBE STRAPLEAR 4 
CROSSE, WISCONSIN 
