Seed Potatoes 
¥% peck Potatoes (714 Ibs.) will plant a 100-foot row. From 
this amount a 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 
calluses. 
Chippewa. A smooth white Potato coming 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. 
Salsify 
Culture same as Parsnips on page 31 
193 Mammoth Sandwich Island. 115 days. 
thick, smooth roots similar to parsnips but flavored like 
oysters. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; oz. 80 cts. 
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. 
Acme TOMATO DUST 
A general garden insecticide and fungicide 
with special emphasis on complete tomato pro- 
tection. Controls early and late blight, as well 
as hornworm, fruit worm and flea beetle on 
tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, cabbage and po- 
tatoes, and on many flowers such as hollyhocks, 
asters, roses, azaleas, etc. 1-lb. sifter 60 cts.; 
4-Ib. bag $1.50. 
G&O 
Tomato-Food 
A new formula especially developed 
to grow good tomatoes. Contains 3% 
nitrogen, 12% phosphoric acid and 
13% potash. The nitrogen pro- 
motes good foliage, the phosphoric 
acid induces fruiting, and the potash 
good root development. 5 Ibs. $1.00; 
10 Ibs. $1.65; 25 Ibs. $3.50. 
Long, 
Turnips 
Sow in open ground as soon as soil can be prepared. Cover 
with 14 inch of soil. Thin seedlings to stand 4 inches apart, 
with 114 feet between rows. 1 ounce will plant 200 feet of row. 
336 White Milan. 50 days. Roots large with pure white 
skin and flesh. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 14Ib. 75 cts. 
335 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. 
334 Rutabaga, Long Island Improved. 90 days. Large, 
solid, creamy yellow, globe Turnips. The best keeper for 
winter use. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 4Ib. 75 cts. 
325 Seven-top. 50 days. Grown for the tops, which are 
used like spinach. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 14Ib. 75 cts. 
324 Yellow Globe. 60 days. Large, globular roots of 
very fine quality. Color is pale yellow. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; 4b. 75 cts. 
Watermelon 
Culture same as Muskmelon on page 30. 
502 Early Bird. Small icebox Watermelon, which ma- 
tures early in New England. Good color, round and very 
sweet. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
502A Kleckley Sweets. 86 days. A long melon with 
dark green rind and bright red. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
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. 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. 
NO-SEED HORMONE 
BLOSSOM SET 
Makes tomatoes ripen 1 to 3 weeks earlier. 
Stops blossom drop. Makes every tomato 
flower set fruit. Plant bears fruit earlier, 
tomatoes are larger, firmer, more deliciously 
flavored; many are seedless. Excellent, too, 
for cucumbers, peppers, eggplant and 
squash. 4 ozs. 75 cts.; 1 pt. $1.75; 12-oz. 
Aerosol bomb $1.79. 
Plant a Patch of Herbs in Your Garden 
295 Anise. Used to flavor cakes. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 
60 cts.; oz. $1.10. 
Applemint. Flavoring especially good in jelly. Plants 
only. 45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
270B Borage. The blue star-shaped flowers are some- 
times candied. Used to decorate a salad. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
Voz. 60 cts.; oz. $1.10. 
270A Caraway. Biennial. The Caraway seeds are used 
to flavor cakes and sweet breads. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 
AO cts.; oz. 65 cts. 
282A Catnip. Young shoots and leaves used for medicine 
and seasoning. Pkt. 25 cts.; 4goz. 75 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
293 Coriander. Annual. Grown for its seeds, which have 
a pleasing pungent flavor. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 50 cts.; 
oz. 95 cts. 
272 Lavender. Used dried to impart a fragrance to linen. 
Seed, pkt. 25 cts.; lgoz. 85 cts. Plants, 45 cts. each; 
3 for $1.25. 
Peppermint. Flavoring. Plants only. 45 cts. each; 3 
for $1.25. 
281 Rosemary. Used as a seasoning. Aromatic. Seed, 
pkt. 25 cts.; 140z. 75 cts. Plants, 45 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
285 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. 
283 Summer Savory. Adds zest to soups, salads and 
gravies. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
282B Sweet Basil. Leaves are often used to flavor 
tomato dishes. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
294 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. 
284 Thyme. Perennial. For something new and different, 
flavor the stuffing for roast duck or turkey with this de- 
lictous herb. Seed, pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 65 cts. Plants, 
40 cts. each. 
Sudbury Soil Test Kits 
Home Garden Model. Shows 
how to give your soil the right 
kinds and amounts of fertilizers 
for all your flowers, vegetables, 
etc. Also whether lime is needed 
and how much. Easy-to-use ten- 
minute test tells more than a life- 
tin e of gardening. Contains com- 
plete equipment and instructions, 
solutions for 20 tests for nitrogen, 
phosphorus, potash, acidity. 
pCa Price $2.98. 
Popular Garden Model. Makes 50 tests. More equipment. 
Transparent plastic case. Price $5.89. 
Horticultural Model. 
Four times more testing solution 
than Jr. Model. 
Metal chest. Price $14.95. 
