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Louisiana Rea Tomato
Prices: Pkt., 10c.; V2oz.,30c.; oz., 50c., postpaid
REUTERS SEEDS
for the South
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REUTER SEED COMPANY, Inc., NEW ORLEANS
REUTER’S
Southern Bulb Collection
$1.95, POSTPAID
We will send you the following assortment of bulbs, illustrated on this page, for $1.95, postpaid.
1 Amaryllis, American Hybrids.
1 Amaryllis Johnsoni.
1 Calla Lily, Godfrey’s Everblooming.
2 Hemerocallis, Single Yellow.
1 Nerine (Guernsey Lily).
6 Tuberoses, Mexican Everblooming.
3 Zephyranthes rosea.
5. Nerine (Guernsey Lily)
Price: Each, 20c.; Vi doz., $1.10.
6. Tuberoses, Mexican Everblooming
1. Amaryllis, American Hybrids.
In choice mixture only. Cannot furnish specified colors.
Price: Each, 75c.; Vi doz., $4.00
Price: Vi doz., 30c.; doz., 55c.
7. Zephyranthes rosea
Price: Each, 10c.; Vi doz., 50c.
NOTE — You will find these bulbs fully de¬ scribed and priced in larger quantities on pages 70 and 71
2. Amaryllis Johnsoni.
Price: Each, 40c.; Vi doz., $2.25.
3. Calla Lily, Godfrey’s Everblooming.
Price: Each, 35c.; Vi doz., $1.85.
4. Hemerocallis, Single Yellow.
Price: Each, 15c.; Vi doz..
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HESE are the varieties that you will receive '
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No. 1 Cosmos No. 3 Larkspur
No. 2 Wallflower No. 4 Candytuft
You get the complete assortment of four packets if your seed order amounts to 50c or over. This does not mean a collection for every 50-cent por¬ tion of your order— just one collection with an order.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
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Reuters New Home
The illustration above is from an actual airplane photograph of our new, mod¬ ern, concrete, fireproof home. It has been specially designed and built for the proper and rapid handling of seed orders direct to planters. It was made necessary by the steady increase in our business and makes
possible a seed service second to none in America. In the ^ rear, you will note our extensive trial grounds where our
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Reuter's “ Sparkler ” Strain— Early Scarlet Turnip White-Tipped Radish
The Reuter Seed Co. has always realized the serious part it is playing in southern crop production and is constantly endeavoring to provide the very finest strains and types of seed most suitable for its trade. On the first eight and last eight pages of this catalog, we picture in natural colors and describe certain varieties of Vegetables, Flowers and Bulbs that are outstanding in their adaptabilitv to the South, have earned their place as standard sorts, and proven themselves thoroughly dependable.
Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped Radish —
No. 461 — "Sparkler Strain." This radish is a table dainty, crisp, tender and sweet. A very excellent variety and deservedlv a great favorite with growers and shippers throughout the South. It is medium sized, nearly round, being very slightlv flattened on the under side; color is a bright rose-carmine scarlet with a very pronounced tip of the purest white. The roots, even when fullv developed are solid and remain in good condition for a long time for such an early variety. The flesh is white and of the finest quaiitv. Our strain is exception- allv pure and clean, producing unusually fine deep scarlet color and a clearly defined ample white tip. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; )4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3 00, postpaid. Not pre¬ paid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb., 25-lb. lots or over at 40c per lb.
Early Scarlet Globe Radish—1 n°- 469-This radish is a iitde longer
_ _ _ than round, a rich bright scarlet in color
with tiny thread-like roots. While the leaves are small, they are sufficiently large for bunching. Ready for use in 28 to 35 days after sowing. The flesh is white and tender. Its distinct shape, brilliant color, excellent quality of its roots has made it a leading tvpe for growers and shippers. Also desirable for the home garden. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 54 lb., 30c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3-50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
FOUR LEADING BEANS
Sure Crop Stringless Wax Beans
Giant Stringless Green Pod — No 14— The
- — - leading vari¬ ety with the growers and shippers in the South. It is an exceed¬ ingly productive and attractive sort. The handsome pods are 6 to 7 inches long, dark green in color, meaty, nearly round, brittle, and perfectly stringless. It is one of our most prolific sorts, and can perhaps be picked in one-third the time of anv other sort. Highly desirable for canners and for the home gar¬ den. Prices: Pkt., 10c; )4 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $5.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $18.00; 2 bushels or more. $17.00 per bushel.
Stringless Bountiful — n°- 11— This is the best
- - - flat - podded, stringless
variety. The light green pods are 6 34 to 7 inches long, stout, flat, somewhat curved, absolutely stringless, attractive and of very fine quality. It is early, vigorous and a heavy yielder. A prime favorite with growers and shippers in Florida and other southern states for shipment to distant markets. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $5-50; bu. (60 lbs.), $20.00; 2 bushels or more at $19.00 per bushel.
Sure Crop Stringless Wax — No. 24— a most
- - - prolific variety
of superfine quality. The magnificent pods are about 6 to 6)4 inches long, perfectly stringless at all stages, straight, nearlv round or semi-flat, deep yellow, very meaty and sweet, and re¬ main a long time in condition for snaps. The plants grow to a large size and have a strong, thick stem, stands up well even during a long season of wet weather, thus protecting the pods from dirt and dampness. Enormously productive. A highly desirable variety for either home or market. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $5 00; bu. (60 lbs.), $18.00; 2 bushels or more, at $17.00.per bushel.
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax — No- — Unsur
- - - passed in richness of
quality. Yields a large crop of long, nearly straight, broad, light golden yellow, attractive pods. These are of large size, about 6 inches long, and of good quality. They always command a ready sale, making this variety one of the most profitable for the market gardener as well as the shipper. The plants are strong growing and very prolific. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $4.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $15.00; 2 bushels or more, at $14.00 per bushel.
Giant Stringless Green Pod Beans
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REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
No. 617 _ Mr. J. Palmer Schochler has certainly developed a remarkable
- watermelon in this new variety. For size and quality it is
attracting the attention of commercial growers and produce firms that seek an extra-sized melon. The melon pictured above was photographed in Chicago after being shipped from Rusk, Texas, and weighed exactly 85 pounds in front of the camera. Some melon! Carload shipments from commercial melon points have averaged 46 to 48 pounds. Mr. M. E. Ledlow, of Longview, Texas, planted one acre in the Schochler and the first thirty melons pulled weighed a total of 2240 pounds, an average of 75 pounds each, with the largest melon weighing 105 pounds. Such a variety, producing uniformly heavy melons, should appeal to givers catering to markets that will buy and willingly pay for such an attractive product. A quality article at a high price always brings more profit than a common product at a common price.
Exceptionally Large and Fine Flavor — The Schochler
~~~~ ~~ ~~ “ ^ —— “ “ is a long, thick melon, the picture above showing its true type. While the rind is thin, for the size of the melon, it is extremely tough and will stand ordinary handling and shipping. Its meat is a dark red, fine grained, with no white parts, and a flavor that is delicious. The melon is a rich dark green, with a faint, practically invis¬ ible stripe. It is not a prolific melon, producing only about four melons to the vine, but the huge size of the melons more than makes up for the fewer produced. It is a remarkable drouth resister and will produce a second crop of melons averag¬ ing 25 to 35 pounds each. Bred and developed by Mr. Schochler, an experienced commercial grower, who knows what markets want. You'll find this melon a sure profit-maker. Be sure to try it. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; L* lb. , 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.25 per lb.
Kirby’s Stay Green Cucumber No. 229
This splendid varietv has become an outstanding leader with the com¬ mercial growers and shippers in Florida and other southern states. It is slightly earlier than the Earlv Fortune and slightly smaller. The fruits are 7 to 8 inches long, cylindrical in shape, and a fine glossy green in color. They retain their beautiful dark green color for a remarkably long time and on that account is very well adapted for shipping. It is a vigorous grower and an enormous yielder. Commands top prices on all markets. Our customers in Florida and elsewhere are enthusiastic in their reports. Yields of 250 bushel hampers to the acre are not unusual. On extensive acreages, our stock of this variety has produced 95 per cent fancy fruit. Matures marketable fruit in 40 to 50 days from planting, depending of course on weather conditions. We highly recommend our superstrain to com¬ mercial growers. Kirby's Stay Green is the name of a variety or strain of cucumber produced and sold as such for many years by seed growers and seed dealers, and when sold by us, it is not offered as the product of any other seedsman or grower, but as grown expressly for us by our own grower and sold as our own product. Further described on page 24 of this catalog. Prices: Pkt., 10c;oz.,20c;T4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-Ib. lots or over $1.25 per lb., 25-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.
Kirby's Stay Green Cucumbers
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Reuters Wondermelon
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Me FINEST \ WATERMELON EVER INTRODUCED I
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No. 607 ___ It is not an easy task to describe the merits of Reuter's Wonder-
- melon and not be accused of "stretching the truth." We do
not know of a single point that is desirable in a watermelon that the Wonder- melon does not possess, and, after "living with it" for over ten years, we haven't discovered a single weakness! No other variety of watermelon has ever reached the popularity in such a comparatively short period as the Wondermelon — and popularity doesn't come and stay from mere claims — it must be earned bv accomp¬ lishment. We have watched this melon in our local markets, on peddler's trucks, at shipper's stations and in the large terminal markets, and we know of no other variety so universally popular, with both producer and consumer. It is our honest opinion, based upon intimate knowledge and observation, that it is now the largest selling single variety of watermelon in America. So popular is the demand that it is catalogued by many seedsmen, occasionally under its own name, more frequently under another name, and seldom as "Reuter's Wonder¬ melon," although we originated and introduced it to the South and you can onlv be certain to obtain the true, genuine originator's stock by ordering from us. The photograph, reproduced above, is from a run-of-field melon from our growing station, and will give you a good idea of its characteristics. You will be interested in other pictures of it on page 31 of this catalog. However, the most convincing test of all, and one that will make you as enthusiastic as its thousands of friends, is to eat a slice from its juicy heart.
The Wondermelon _ an ealU variety, maturing several days
— - ahead of the Tom Watson. It is a white
seeded sort, grows uniformly large and long, and while resembling the Tom Watson, it is thicker, more solid and usually larger and heavier. Its average size is 22 inches long by 12 inches in diameter and normal fields will produce melons averaging 50 to 60 pounds. We have had many on display, shipped to us by admiring customers, weighing 75 to 85 pounds. Every particle of the brilliant red flesh of this wonderful melon is sweet to the rind. It is remarkably free of cores or hard centers, and the rind is thin, yet sufficiently tough to stand handling. It is a very dark glossy green with faint creases or ridges running lengthwise, making it a most attractive produce for market or wagon display. In local markets it is sold by name and never fails to bring a premium in price over competing melons. Produce dealers seek it for it is a splendid profit maker because of its "repeat" sales. It is a dependable shipper in spite of its rather thin rind. We have known of crops being regularly trucked a distance of 45 miles to market, 20 miles of this distance being over rough mountain road, and reaching the station in first-class shape. Let us repeat, the Wondermelon is without doubt the finest home and market watermelon that you can plant.
Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Rf lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.25 per lb.
Reuter’s Orange Flesh Cantaloupe No. 105
Undoubtedly the "last word" in the Rocky Ford type of shipping canta¬ loupes. Introduced to our customers two years ago and already enjoys a well deserved popularity with large growers and shippers. It captured first premium at the Rocky Ford Fair over all competitors. It has commanded the highest price in everv market. Its appealing deep orange flesh is its distinctive characteristic; the flesh is most solid, with the smallest seed cavity of any type, and will weigh more to the crate. The fruits are remarkably uniform in size and shape, nearly round, densely covered with a hard gray netting. The rich, deep orange flesh is fine grained, ripening close to the rind, juicy, melting, won- derfull y sweet and of a spicy flavor. Examination of market reports indicate that this variety always topped the markets. Orange Flesh Cantaloupes can be picked on a "full slip” and reach any market in the United States in good condi¬ tion. The trade sought these melons and highly complimented the shippers. The merchants were enthusiastic over the splendid quality, which is accounted for by the simple reason that these melons were not picked green. It is an out¬ standing early market variety. Highly recommended for its hardiness, prolific¬ ness, deep rich orange tinted flesh, unexcelled eating and shipping qualities. The demand in markets for quality cantaloupes is broadening to such an extent, and competition among ideal growing sections has become so acute, that the professional grower who is thoroughly experienced in producing good melons will welcome such a meritorious variety. It insures first consideration and a good price even on markets that are oversupplied and in bare markets its quality will bring the highest price against any other variety with which it may be compared. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; L* lb-. 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at $1.75 per lb.
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REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Reuter’s Fireb3.ll Beet - N°. 66 — Remarkable for its uniform shape, deep-colored flesh and fine sweet
- flavor. The roots are smooth, globe-shaped, solid and very sweet. Both skin
and flesh are of an unusually deep rich red. The tap root is small and it has slender leaf stalks. A most desirable beet for bunching, because of its uniform, medium size. While extremely early, quickly reaching a diameter of 2 inches, yet if left to grow, the larger roots retain their fine flavor, tenderness and brilliant color. It has no superior in quality, and in some respects, no equal. It is surely a "fancy trade” builder, and we unhesitatingly recommend this distinct type to our customers, whether they grow for shipping or desire a perfect beet for the home garden. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 70c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.; 100-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Reuter’s Royal King Pepper —
No. 427 — Immensely popular. A truly superb sweet pepper for both market and home garden.
The uniformity of its size and shape makes it an excellent sort for packing, and its attractive appearance on the market insures top prices. The fruits are 4 to 4J4> inches long, of deep green color when young, bright scarlet red when ripe. The flesh is very thick, mild and fine flavored. The plants are 2 to feet high, vigorous and pro¬ ductive, ripening large attractive fruits earlv in the season. An excellent variety for use in salads or for stuffed peppers. Taste it raw, stuff it with
meat and bake it, or fill it with salads for your table; we believe you will like it and agree with us that it is an outstanding bell pepper. It is a native of the South, originating in Georgia. Our seed is obtained direct from the originator. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 25c; oz., 40c; ,'4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00; 5 lbs., $17.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $3.00 per lb.
Reuter's Fireball Beet
California Wonder Pepper— n°- 440-11 lustrated on the front cover of this
_ £_£. _ log and further described on page 40. Resembles
Chinese Giant in the large size and "blocky” form of its fruit, but have an extremely thick flesh not possessed by that variety. Measures y/2 to 5 inches in length by 4 inches in diameter. Fruits are dark green, smooth in surface, square in cross-section. The exceptionally thick flesh is mild and sweet. Fourteen of these peppers weighed 9 pounds, yet in size they are not excessively large, but very solid, and of a most beautiful appearance. The plants are slightly spreading, sturdy and productive, bear¬ ing from 5 to 9 large fruits at a setting. Although not strictly an early variety, it will produce marketable-sized fruits as early as the second early sorts.
For the home gardener, market gardener and shipper this should prove an ideal pepper as it seems so well adapted to all uses for which sweet peppers are grown. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Yt oz., 30c; oz., 50c; Y lb., $1 .75 ; lb., $6.00, postpaid.
Harris Early Giant
Pepper
_No. 439 — T h i s is the earliest and most prolific of the large peppers and a rare acquisition for southern shippers. The fruits are three-lobed, 5 inches in height by y/i inches in diam¬ eter. Color is a deep, glossy green when young, turning to a brilliant red when fully ripe. The flesh is fairly thick and of a very sweet, mild, pleasant flavor. The plants are of dwarf, com¬ pact growth, seldom over 18 inches in height, and extremely productive. During 1927, our seed grower tested out this splen¬ did sort by planting T-Y acres from which he harvested 2600 bushels of large marketable peppers, which is convincing evidence to prove that it is a great money making variety. The plants are covered from top to bottom with an abundance of enormous peppers. Forty-five as picked from one of our fields filled a bushel crate. It takes only 21 to fill a 14-quart basket. Prices : Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 34 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00, 5 lbs., $27-50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $5.00 per lb.
Harris Early Giant Pepper
Reuter’s Royal King Pepper
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
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MARGLOBE
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Globe Tomato
A dependable large, purplish pink, globe-shaped tomato of excellent quality. Nearly blight-proof. Even when picked
No. 545B
green it ships well and colors up handsomely. The best all-purpose tomato to grow, and very popular with the large commercial growers and shippers in the South. The flesh is solid and meaty, and the skin is thick. Vines make good growth, and mature a little earlier than most midseason sorts. Prices for Sealed Color-Tru Seeds in originator's packages: Pkt., 20c; oz., 60c; lb., $2.00; ,T> lb., $3-50; lb., $6.50; 5 lbs., $30.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $5-50 per lb
Reuters co|^ro
Marglobe Tomato
stands long periods
575B- _ The oustanding tomato for the commercial grower and shipper in theSouth.
* Introduced by the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture for wilt resistance. Also
resistant to “nail-head rust” which attacks the fruit. The strong, vigorous vines produce large, beautifully shaped, smooth, deep red globe shaped tomatoes of great merit. With- of wet and unfavorable weather. Prices for Sealed Color-Tru Seeds in
originator's packages: Pkt. 25c; oz., 75c; lb., $2.50;T^ lb. ,$4.25; lb., $8.00; 5 lbs., $37-50, post¬ paid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or. over, at $7.00 per lb.
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June Pink Tomato
NO -557B _ 71:16 eafl'est! P,nh fruited variety.
- Fruits are of medium size. The
flesh is solid and meaty. A remarkable shipper, and because of its handsome appearance on all markets, is very popular with commercial growers and ship¬ pers, more especially in South Texas. The vines are open and do not make a large growth. Very- prolific and hardy. Prices for Sealed Color-Tru Seeds in originator's packages: Pkt., 20c; oz., 60c; >4 lb., $2.00; K lb., $3-50; lb., $6.50; 5 lbs., $30.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $5-50 per lb.
We offer a prod- u;t which is new, novel and offers yrou the ™ utmost in protection. We guar¬ antee the seeds sold by us as Sealed Color-Tru Serds to be colored at the time and place of harvest as soon as the seed is separated from the tomato pulp, and if the seed contained in a packageof our Sealed Color-T ru Seeds is the same color as that
marked on the outside of the package we believe it to be of the same variety as the package is labeled.
Marglobe is colored Tan.
June Pink is colored Yellow.
Livingston Globe is colored Green.
You can readily understand the insurance that this process gives against mixtures at place of harvest, in warehousing, and in distribution.
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SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Hundredfold Peas — n°- 422-
- 1 his is,
without doubt, one of the very best dwarf peas ever grown. We have found none so near per¬ fection. It is the best-flavored and the largest podded dwarf-growing sort in existence. It is ready 3 days after the earliest sorts, and bears an enormous crop of handsome, intensively dark green, fairly broad and pointed pods, 4 inches long, containing about 8 large, dark green peas of excellent quality. The vines are 16 inches high, scurdv, and resist heat well. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 'A lb- , 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (14 lbs.), $2.75; bu. (56 lbs.), $10.00; 2 bushels or more, at $9-50 per bushel.
World’s Record Peas — iN0 420
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earlier strain of the well known Gradus Pea, and does not grow quite as tall, averaging about 2 feet in height. The medium green pods are 4 inches long, fairly broad, pointed and well filled with from 7 to 9 verv large dark green peas of exceptionally fine quality. The medium green, moderately stout vines are very productive. Comes to maturity about 3 days before Gradus. A leading favorite wit! the commercial truckers in the South. It is surely a grand variety that deserves its in creasing popularity. Prices: Pkt., 10c; y2 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (14 lbs.), $2,751 bu. (56 lbs.), $10.00; 2 bushels or more, $9.50 per bushel.
World's Record Garden Peas
Reuter’s Peerless Purple Top White Globe Turnip
Peerless Purple Top White Globe Turnip —
No. 578 — Our highly perfected strain of this well known Turnip is planted largely by commercial truckers throughout the South. It is a large, rapid growing turnip with globular shaped roots. The flesh is pure white, the skin is white with purple at the portion which grows above the ground. The flesh is fine grained and tender. The roots when in best condition for the table are about 3 inches in diameter, but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. It is a heavy cropper and splendid for bunching, for the tops are large and attractive. It is the standard type so largely cultivated in the South for shipment. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; A lb., 20c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb., 25-lb. lots or over, at 30c per lb.
Shogoin or Japanese Turnip — No 592— a new van
- etv that is becoming
verv popular in the South. Especially valuable for turnip greens, which are always in good demand during the late spring and summer months in the South. The leaves grow upright, about 2 feet high when fully developed, which makes it practically free from insect attacks. The roots are pure white, between flat and globe in shape; however, this wonderful new sort is more largely planted for the tops than for the roots. Further described and illustrated on page 47 of this catalog. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; A lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb, lots or over, at 75c per lb.
Barden’s Wonder Bantam Corn — No 199— There is
1111 - an ever increasing
demand for an early sweet corn having all the good qualities of the famous Golden Bantam, together with a larger ear and having about the same maturing season. Planted beside the Golden Bantam, it was found more vigorous, productive and as early as the Bantam, having the marked advan¬ tage of larger ears set up higher on the stalk. The stalks grow from 5 to 6 feet in height and have ears 8 to 10 inches in length, filled with 8 rows of rich golden yellow kernels. It is a variety that will appeal to the home gardener as well as the canner who has been looking for a Bantam Corn that will pro¬ duce more tonnage per acre and at the same time not sacrifice its high quality. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, Burden’s Wonder Bantam Corn 10-lb. lots or over, at 18c per lb., 50-lb. lots or over, at 15c per lb.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
By carefully observing the following directions, mistakes and misunderstandings will be very largely •voided:
HOW TO ORDER — Please be careful to sign your Name, Post Office, Rural Route, and State on every order. Be sure to tell us your nearest express office, should you desire the seed forwarded by express: if by freight, your railroad station, also preferable routing: or, if by boat, your landing, and the name of boat, if possible. WRITE PLAINLY.
ORDER EARLY — It will greatly facilitate ship¬ ments if orders are ssnt in early. We aim to ship all orders the same day they are received, and our mail¬ order department has a capacity for more than 5,000 orders daily, but sometimes it is impossible during the rush season.
CASH WITH ORDER — Customers will please remit when ordering. If goods are wanted C. O. D., 25
8er cent, or one-fourth of the amount, must accompany
re order. No plants shipped C. O. D. _ _
HOW TO SEND MONEY — Remittances should be made by post office money orders, express money orders, drafts or checks on New Orleans or New York.
Where it is not possible to obtain these, the letter should be registered In all cases where the order for seed amounts to one dollar or more, the cost of post office or express money order, or cost of registering the letters from places that are not money order offices, may be deducted from the amount of the order.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Two order blanks are placed in this catalog for your convenience — one inside the front cover and another inside the back cover. A second order during the season is frequently necessary or other occasions may call for another blank. Additional order blanks furnished upon request.
been established. Consequently prices on those items indicate value at the time these pages are printed. Orders will be filled, if at all possible — at prices printed in this book, but ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
NON-WARRANTY — The Reuter Seed Co. does not give, and i ts agents and employees are forbidden to give any warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, plants, etc., it sends out and it will not be any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are to be returned at once, and if the money has been paid for them, it will be refunded. NO RESPONSIBLE SEEDSMAN GIVES ANY WARRANTY.
This does not mean that we lack confidence in the seeds we sell, but we have no control over the seeds after they leave our hands. We cannot personally direct the use of our goods after they leave our estab¬ lishment ; neither can we fully control anywhere or at any time the operation of natural law as it affects seed. Sometimes, though not often, our seeds do not come up after planting. This may be due to one or more of several reasons, such as covering too deeply or not deeply enough, too much or too little water, too cold weather or a baking sun which forms a crust too hard for the tender shoots to penetrate. Sometimes insects destroy plants at the surface before they are seen by the gardener.
STAMPS — On orders of seeds where the amount is less than 50 cents, we will accept stamps in good condition (one and two-cent stamps preferred) the same as cash, but we would ask those remitting stamps to wrap them in oiled paper, if possible, to prevent their sticking together or to the order.
SEEDS POSTPAID BY PARCEL POST — Please bear in mind that the prices given in this catalog include delivery on all seeds by packet, ounce, quarter-pound, pound, two pounds, and five pound lots, unless otherwise specified.
Send us the amount named in this catalog, and we guarantee safe delivery by postpaid parcel post In these quantities. This does not include pecks and bushels.
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANQE — This catalog is printed in October and November and the market on many items of garden and field seeds has not yet
TESTED SEEDS— We test all our seeds before sending them to our customers, and should they fail to grow, if promptly and propeily tested by customers, we will replace the same amount or give value in others. We cannot afford, know¬ ingly, to send out seeds doubtful as to vitality or purity, and you cannot get any better stocks of any seedsman, oven though he deceitfully professes to war¬ rant seeds.
A guarantee from an irresponsible seedsman is of no value whatever. If we should warrant or guarantee seeds in any way, w’e could be held respon¬ sible for the failure of the crop, regardless of cause, and this is a responsibility we can not and will not accept. Grops are dependent for success or failure on so many things besides seed that it is impossible for us to give any warranty or guarantee.
AphabetitaU
INDEX
^c^Reutefis 1 929 SprimtCatalofe
VEGETABLE SEED
Page
Artichoke . 13
Asparagus Seed . 13
Artichoke, Ground . 50
Asparagus Roots . 13
Beans .
Beets, Garden. . . Beets, Stock .... Borecole, or Kale
Broccoli .
Brussels Sprouts.
3-13-14-15-16-17
. 6-18
. 19
. 19
. 19
. 19
Chinese or “Celery” Cabbage . 21
Collards . 21
Cabbage . 20-21
Cauliflower . 19
Carrots . 23
Celery . 23
Celeriac . 23
Chervil . 27
Com, Sweet or Sugar . 8-26
Cucumbers . 4-24^25
Celery Lettuce . 34
Cantaloupes . 5-28-29
Chayote . 22
Casaba Melons . 29
Eggplants . 27
Endive . 27
Fennel, Italian . 19
Garlic . 37
Heibs . 22
Irish Potatoes . 41
Italian Fennel . 19
Jerusalem Artichokes . 50
Kale, or Borecole . 19
Kohlrabi . 27
Leeks . 35
Lettuce . 34
Mangel Wurzels . 19
Mustard . 35
Mirliton . 22
Muskmelons . 5-28-29
Page
Okra or Gumbo . 36
Onions . 37
Onion Plants . 22
Pe-Tsai, Chinese Cabbage . 21
Popcorn . 26
Parsley . 36
Parsnips . 35
Peas, Garden . 8-38-39
Peppers . 6-40
Potatoes, Irish . 41
Pumpkins . 41
Radishes . 3-42
Romaine Cos . 34
Roquette . 46
Roots, Vegetable . 13-22
Rutabagas . 47
Swiss Chard . 18
Sugar Beets . 19
Sugar Corn . 26
Sweet Com . 26
Sorrel . 46
Salsify . 41
Squash . 46
Spinach . 43
Tobacco . 46
Tomatoes . 7-44-4.5
Turnips . 47
Vegetable Collections .
■ . Page 10 and 3rd cover
Vegetable Pears . . 22
Vegetable Plants . 22
Vegetable Roots . 13-22
Watermelons . 4-5-30-31-32-33
Wondermelon . 5-31
FIELD SEED
Alfalfa . 53
Beans, Soy . 54
Beans, Velvet . ’ ’ .54
Beggar Weed . ' 51
Beets, Stock . 19
Buckwheat . 51
Broom Com . 52
Cane, Sugar . 52
Page
Chufas . 50
Clover . 53
Clover, Japan . 53
Cotton . 51
Com . 50
Com, Davis Prolific . 50
Com, Broom . 52
Com, Kaffir . 52
Cowpeas . 54
Egyptian Wheat . 52
Earth Almonds . 50
Feterita . 52
Field Peas . 64
Giant Beggar Weed . 51
Grasses . 53
Jerusalem or Ground Artichokes. . . 50
Kaffir Corn . 52
Lespedeza . 53
Millets . 51
Milo Maize . 52
Mung Beans . 54
Peanuts . 50
Peas, Field . 54
Peas, Cow . 54
Rape . 51
Rice, Upland . 50
Shallu . 52
Sorghums . 52
Sugar Cane . 52
Sunflower . 51
Soy Beans . 54
Stock Beets . 19
Sudan Grass . 53
Upland Rice . 50
Velvet Beans . 54
MISCELLANEOUS
Page
Antrol . 48
Asparagus Roots . 13
Baby Chicks . 49
Bulbs .
. . .70-71-72-76-77-78-79-80 and
inside front cover
Cabbage Plants . 22
Dirt Bands . . . 48
Fertilizers . 48
Flower Seeds .
.55 to 69 and 73-74-75 and back cover
Flowering Bulbs .
. . . .70-71-72-76-77-78-79-80 and
inside front cover
Fungicides . 48
Herb Seed . 22
Horseradish Roots . 22
“Hotkaps” . 12
Insecticides . 48
Mulch Paper . 11
Mulford Cultures . 52
Onion Sets . 37
Onion Plants . 22
Pie Plant or Rhubarb Roots . 22
Plants, Vegetable . 22
Snarol . 48
Sprayers . 48
Seeders . 48
Semesan . 11
Vegetable Plants . 22
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SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
We do NOT handle
Flowering and Ornamental Plants and Nursery Stock
IMPORTANT POSTAL INFORMATION
Postpaid Prices in This Catalog Apply Only to Any Point in the United States.
When ordering at "Not Prepaid" Prices, you pay the postage, express or freight. When ordering your seeds to be shipped by express or freight, always give your express or freight station, if it is not the same as your postoffice.
PAR.CEL POST RATES
New Postal rates went into effect on July 1, 1928. Any Parcel Post package, if marked "Special Handling" will receive the same handling, transportation and delivery given to first class or letter mail. Cus¬ tomers who desire this special service may include 15c extra for each package weighing not over 10 lbs., or 20c extra for each package weigh¬ ing over 10 lbs., requesting "Special Handling" treatment.
Weight Limit — The weight limit within the first, second and third zones is 70 lbs., and within all other zones 50 lbs.
From the fourth to the eighth zone, shipments weighing 10 lbs. or more usually go about as cheap by express.
Poisons cannot be sent by mail.
Ours is a cash business and our prices are made on that basis. Customers are requested to remit when ordering. If seeds or bulbs are wanted C. O. D., 25 per cent, or one-fourth, of the amount of the order must accompany the order.
NO PLANTS SHIPPED C.O.D.
Domestic Parcel Post Rates within United States
1st zone, within 50 miles from New Orleans.
2nd zone, within 50 to 150 miles from New Orleans.
3rd zone, within 150 to 300 miles from New Orleans.
4th zone, within 300 to 600 miles from New Orleans.
5th zone, within 600 to 1000 miles from New Orleans.
6th zone, within 1000 to 1400 miles from New Orleans.
7th zone, within 1400 to 1800 miles from New Orleans.
8th zone, all over 1800 miles from New Orleans.
Parcel Post Rates On Various Weights
Zone
If in doubt about your zone rate, obtain it from your postmaster and be sure to send enough to cover necessary postage. If you send too much it will be returned to you.
*8 lb.
.14
.14
.22
.36
.51
.66
.82
.97
10 lb.
.16
16
26
44
63
82
02
21
15 lb.
.21
.21
36
.64
.93
1.22
1.52
1.81
25 1b.
.31
.31
.56
1.04
1.53
2.02
2.52
3.01
30 lb.
.66
1.24
1.83
2.42
3.02
3.61
501b.
.56
.56
1.06
2.04
3.03
4.02
5.02
6.01
60 lb.
.66
.66
1.26
70 1b.
.76
.76
1 46
*Note — A half peck of Corn, Beans, Peas, etc., mailing.
weighs about 8 lbs. packed for
JT30 ' f Packets \>
of Vegetable' Seeds ,
\ Postpaid
Reuters AoeSize Garden Collection
We don't suppose there is a bigger sensation in the seed trade the country over than this Big Dollar Seed Collection of ours. For years we have been featuring it and each season brings a tremendous increase in the number sold. Our competitors tell us we fa
are giving far too much for the money and those who buy the collection write in to tell us of the wonderful gardens they grow and how well pleased they are with their purchase. We are offering thirty (30) packets of fresh, tested, thoroughly adapted vegetable seeds, of the proper sorts to sow here in the South, and deliver it all, neatly wrapped and properly packed, for $1.00, postpaid. With it we give free a copy of our booklet, "How ro Make a Home Garden,” which will be of great help to those who have little or no experience in home garden¬ ing. At this price we cannot permit any changes or alterations in the list given below and please don’t ask us to do so for we will be obliged to disappoint you.
You will find the Big Bargain Collection illustrated in natural colors on the third cover page of this catalog. Here is what you get for $1.00, postpaid:
1. Beans, Burpee Stringless
2. Beans, Davis Kidney Wax
3. Beans, Kentucky Wonder
4. Beans, Hendersons Bush Lima
5. Beans, Carolina or Sieva
6. Beets, Extra Early Eclipse
7. Cabbage, Charleston Wakefield
8. Collards, Southern or Georgia
9. Carrot, Danvers Half Long
10. Cucumber, Evergreen White Spine
11. Corn, Stowells Evergreen
12. Lettuce, Mammoth Big Boston 13- Muskmelon, Genuine Rockyford
14. Watermelon, Tom Watson
15. Mustard, Chinese
16. Okra, French Market
17. Onion, Yellow Bermuda
18. Parselv, Plain
19. Peas, Prolific Early Market
20. Pepper, Roval King
21. Pumpkin, Green Striped Cashaw
22. Radish, Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped
23. Radish, White Icicle
24. Squash, White Bush
25. Spinach Bloomsdale Savoy
26. Tomato, Sparks Earliana
27. Tomato, Livingstons Globe
28. Turnip, Purple Top White Globe
29. Turnip, Seven Top
30. Rutabaga, American Purple Top
30 Packets Vegetable Seeds, Postpaid, $1.00
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Prevent and Control Diseases — Increase Yields — -Improve Quality of Crop
Assure Your Harvest Before You Plant With
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Prices of SEMESAN, Jr. |
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4 oz. tin . |
. . . .$ 0.50 |
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1 lb. tin . |
.... 1.75 |
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5 lb. tin . |
.... 8.00 |
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25 lb. pail . |
.... 31.25 |
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100 lb. drum . . . . |
. . . .120.00 |
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300 lb. drum . . |
..345.00 |
Prices of SEMESAN BEL
4 oz. tin . $ 0.50
lib. tin . 1.75
5 lb. tin . 8.00
25 lb. pail . 31.25
100 lb. drum . 120.00
300 lb. drum . 345.00
Seed Disinfectants
Semesan Jr. — For seed, field or - sweet corn.
Applied by the simple dusting operation at the rate of 2 oz. to each bushel of seed corn, Semesan, Jr., offers the cheapest and most effective form of disease insurance.
It is especially effective in controlling seed- borne infections of diplodia, Gibberella and Basisporium, without harming the seed em¬ bryo in the least. Tests have shown Semesan, Jr., to increase the yield even from known disease-free seed.
Its use protects the seed from rotting in the ground and makes possible earlier planting which generally results in increased yields, these are the benefits which thousands of farmers are reaping atacostoj less tban'icanacre.
Semesan Bel — For treating - seed potatoes.
Instead of using chemicals for treating your seed potatoes which require tedious soaking and which somestimes injure the seed piece, use the quick, easy, time-saving Semesan Bel treatment. Simply mix, dip, drain, dry and the potatoes are ready for planting. Semesan Bel may be used on either whole or cut seed pieces. Does not injure sprouts. No hot water necessary. A quick dip into the Seme¬ san Bel solution and the seed potatoes are covered with a protecting film of disinfectant which effectively controls such seed-borne disease organisms as scab, rhizoctonia and back-leg.
By controlling these diseases, germination is generally increased, stand improved and the resultant crop of potatoes is bigger and of better quality. Crop increases of from 10 to 15 per cent are common. One pound treats 16 to 20 bushels of seed.
Ceresan _ Oust treatment for all
_ small grains.
Now, only one product is necessary for the seed treatment of wheat, oats, barley, rye or sorghum, CERESAN. Here is an easily applied dust treatment which has proven effective in controlling such seed- borne diseases as bunt or stinking smut of wheat; stripe diseases of barley; loose and covered smuts of barley and oats and covered kernel smut of sorghum. This is the only dust treatment which has successfully con¬ trolled all of these grain diseases as well as being the first effective dust disinfectant to be offered the farmer for control of barley stripe and smuts. Ceresan does not injure the seed nor the grain drill. Only 2 oz. of Ceresan required per bushel of wheat, rye or sorghum and 3 oz. for barley and oats.
Easy to apply, economical to use.
Semesan — For flower and vege- - table seeds.
Semesan is indispensable to those growing vegetables or flowers whether for market or home use. It may be applied in dust or liquid form to the seed before planting. It is harm¬ less to the seed but deadly to any disease organisms that may be on the seed.
Semesan is such a powerful and effective disinfectant that seed treatment with it is ridiculously low in cost, from J-Jc to Ic per pound of seed. One ounce treats 15 pounds of seed. Effective in controlling damping off, the Brown Patch diseases which affects golf greens and such devastating gladiolus dis¬ eases as hard rot and scab.
Prices of CERESAN
8 oz. tin . $ 0.50
1 lb. tin . .75
5 lb. tin . 3.00
25 lb. pail . 12.50
100 lb. drum . 49.00
300 1b. drum. 144.00
Prices of SEMESAN
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2 oz. tin . |
.. . .$ 0.50 |
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1 lb. tin . |
.... 2.75 |
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5 lb. tin . |
.... 13.00 |
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25 lb. pail . |
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100 lb. drum , . . . |
. . . .220.00 |
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300 lb. drum . |
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DUBAY SEED Disinfectants Cannot be Mailed. Prices Quoted Are F. O. B. New Orleans, La.
The Miracle of MULCH PAPER Makes Maximum Yields
Gator-Hide Mulch Paper comes in rolls 18 inches and 36 inches wide and of 150 and 300 lineal yards.
Unrolled directly over the proposed plant beds and anchored by soil, or other available material, along its free edges, Gator-Hide Mulch Paper practically im¬ prisons all moisture in the soil and gives it up in the from of stimulus to plant life rather than in the form of evaporation to the sun. Mulch Paper increases the tem¬ perature and the consequent bacterial activity of the soil both by conserving solar heat and by decreasing the cooling action that ordinarily results from evaporation. Planting is accomplished THROUGH open¬ ings made in the paper at suitable spaced intervals or BETWEEN strips of the paper. Thus, while space in plenty is provided for the growth of the plant, space is absolutely denied for the growth of weeds.
Two tomato plants, nine weeks old, planted from the same seed at the same time. The increase in yield for Mulch-grown tomatoes was 44%.
The principles of Mulch Paper are far be¬ yond the experimental stage today. Its value is attested by statistics available to everyone. Statistics that show, for ex¬ ample, an increased yield in Mulch-Paper - grown spinach of 516%— in sweet corn of 279% — in sweet potatoes of 100% — in to¬ bacco, cotton, beets, summer turnips, toma¬ toes, and an almost unending variety of other farm products.
Write for Free Booklet
“ The Miracle of Mulch Paper ”
This booklet tells in an easily grasped way something of the history, the develop¬ ment and the possibilities of Mulch Paper. It is replete with comparative photographs of Mulch-grown and non-Mulch-grown products. It portravs the Real Miracle of Mulch Paper. Be sure to write for it
Prices l Type B — Heavy Weight (for all purposes)
Rolls, 18 inches wide, 150 lineal yards to roll (approx. 30 lbs.), $3-50 per roll.
Rolls, 36 inches wide, 150 lineal yards to roll (approx. 60 lbs.), $7.00 per roll.
Discounts
30 to 100 rolls, 18 inch width — 5% 100 to 500 rolls, 18 inch width — 10%. 500 rolls up, 18 inch width — 15%.
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All 36 inch rolls counted as two rolls. Prices for carload lots on application.
SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc. New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Earlier
3 — Press Setter }4-inch in ground.
5 — Remove Setter from Hotkap. One man can place 3000 kaps per day!
I — Place Hotkap in" Setter”
2 — Place
Setter over Seed or Plant.
Place small amount of dirt around edge of Setter.
Crops Mean Higher Prices!
— Use This Amazing New Method 0/ Plant Protection
THIS remarkable invention consists of a scien¬ tifically constructed wax paper cone that you place over each plant. Thus they are miniature hot-houses that protect plants from frost, wind, rain, insects and ground crusting.
HOTKAPS not only protect plants but make them grow hardier and faster. Thus you get a greater crop production to market earlier for higher prices.
The illustration above shows what Germaco HOTKAPS mean to growers of all vine crops. The plants illustrated were sown in a seeder. HOTKAPS were placed over spots in the row.
Note how quickly the plants under them have grown — the head-start they have in the race for high priced markets.
HOTKAPS cost you little to use and bring big profits. They save you worry, too, over frost, wind, hail, rain, insects and ground crusting. They put each of your plants under a hot¬ house to grow quicker and hardier — without danger of loss.
Write us today about these profit makers. Or simply order the supply you need for this season.
Germaco
Hotkap
Prices: Hotkaps for your backyard garden, at these postpaid rices: 50 with garden setter, $1.50; 100 with garden setter,
2.25; 250 trial package, including garden setter, $4.00; garden setter, alone, 50c.
Prices, F. O. B. New Orleans:
Lots of 1,000 or over, $11.50 per 1,000; 5,000 or over, $11.00 per 1,000; 10,000 or over, $10.75 per 1,000; 25,000 or over, $10.00 per 1,000; 50,000 or over, $9. 00 per 1,000. Shipping weight, 20 lbs. per 1,000. Packed 1,000 to the roll.
Standard Steel Hotkap Setter, $2.50. Weight, 2 lbs. Steel Hot¬ kap Carrier, $2.75- Weight lbs.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
footers Peertess\£$?\fflfa Sfffls
Commercial Vegetable Production — 7The c,°?merclal veget,abk indu,s07 °f ,the
5 _ — - - United states has greatly increased in the last
quarter century until the aggregate value of vegetable products is now about $750,000,000.00 annually, and the value of cannery products alone in 1927 was $277,346,574.00. To accomplish this expansion and to provide fresh vegetables throughout the twelve months of the year, every favorable natural condition for the produc¬ tion of such crops has been taken advantage of. Not only this, but modern transportation, utilization, storage, marketing facilities, and last but not least, pure-bred seeds, have played important parts in making possible this great agricultural achievement.
The South provides more than sixty per cent of the fresh vegetables consumed in this country; the canning industry in the South has advanced by leaps and bounds. The Reuter Seed Co., Inc., is very proud of the fact, voiced by many of the largest shippers, growers, and canners, that it has contributed much to the improvement and present outstanding accomplishment of profitable large-scale vegetable production in the South. This concern’s present directing head has labored for years to locate, obtain and produce those types and varieties of vegetable seeds that produce uniform, high-grade products in the seasons most advantageous for profitable and orderly marketing. It is in these varieties, so painstakingly searched out, tested and bred up to dependability and grown under exacting specifications, that are offered to you through the medium of this catalog. We know there is none better at any price, anywhere, and the bulk of vegetable seed offered for Southern planting will not approach in quality and adaptability these we distribute exclusively.
What Is Home Without A Garden? A vegetable garden in your home will bring
_ - — . — . — - - — you health and pleasure. Many of the tender-
est table varieties of vegetables are not adapted for shipping to markets, and can easily be grown at home. Many outstanding varieties in this catalog should appeal to the amateur gardener.
Vegetables are Health Builders - presLh vegetables contain body-bunding minerals.
5 - lo be healthy and strong, eat plenty of vegetables.
The tremendous increase in the consumption of vegetables during the past decade is because medical science is teaching us to regard our- vegetables in a new light apart from their tempting taste. Of the green vegetables, the best are spinach, swiss chard, cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, endive, and the green tops of root vegetables, such as turnips, beets, radishes, etc., because the leaves contain iron, lime and other minerals. Root vegeta¬ bles, such as carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips, potatoes, etc., should be eaten liberally because they act as bulk furnishing roughage, and also furnish minerals and some vitamins. Tomatoes and lettuce are also excellent diet as they contain vitamins, minerals and roughage. Vegetables should form the basis of human diet.
Early Red Valentine Beans
The Cultural Directions j.11 thius catalos are necessarily limited
_ but they are as complete as space will
permit. For additional cultural information, write for our free booklet, “How to Make a Home Garden.” It is written expressly for the amateur gardener. Our 200-page book, "How to Grow, Pack and Ship Vegetables for Profit" is yours for asking, should you order seeds to the amount of $2.00 or more. This book will interest the commercial grower and shipper.
Artichoke- Jerusalem — Nf°,81<^Sel! *?age 50 [or,deskcri^1,°,n
- or this Artichoke, in which the edible
Artichoke Green Globe — 1—The scales and bottom of the
flower-heads are eaten, either boiled Sow in hotbeds or indoors until danger of frost is over. Then
Plants can be raised in seed
portion is the tuber.
or as a salad.
set in rows 4 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the row.
beds out of doors, but in that case will not be likely to produce heads the first year. Late in the fall cut off the old tops and thoroughly protect the crowns with leaves or straw to prevent severe freezing. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yi oz., 40c; oz., 75c; X lb-, $2.50, postpaid.
Asparagus - $ow seed thinly in drills 18 inches apart early in the spring
- — - — - or fall after soaking the seed in warm water for an hour. When
well up, thin to 1 inch apart and cultivate often until plants are a year old. Set out the roots in permanent bed, setting roots 4 inches deep and 18 inches apart in rows 4 to 6 feet apart. One ounce will produce 200 plants; 4 to 5 lbs. will plant an acre.
Washington Asparagus Seed — 4—A vigoroUS\and very pro-
- — - — - - - ductive variety bred to resist the
disease known as "Asparagus Rust." The shoots are of large size, excellent quality, and of rich deep green color tinted somewhat with purple at tips. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; yi lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
-No. 2 — A very early maturing and prolific variety, producing an abun¬ dance of very large, deep green shoots of the best quality. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; yi lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
Palmetto Asparagus Seed
Washington Asparagus Roots — -N°- *
roots, $2.25; 500 roots, $6.75; 1000, $12.00, postpaid, from seed orders.
Two-Year Old. 50 roots, $1.25; 100 Roots are shipped separate
Palmetto Asparagus Roots — N°- 3— ’ lT^Year 01d „ Prices:
- - - — - 2 - 50 roots, $1.00; 100 roots, $1.50; 500
roots, $5-00; 1000 roots, $9.00, postpaid. Roots are shipped separate from seed orders.
GROW TENDER AND DELICIOUS BEANS
Culture: Bush or Snap Beans are usually planted in rows 2 feet apart, dropping in a bean every 3 inches and covering 2 inches. If planted in hills, make the hills about 2 feet apart each way. Keep soil well stirred, and when the blossoms appear, draw earth close around the plant. 1 pound will plant 100 feet of row; 90 pounds will sow an acre.
GREEN POD BUSH OR BUNCH BEANS
Inoculate Your Beans Before Planting.
See Page 52
Stringless Bountiful Beans
Stringless Bountiful — ^No 11— The most productive and best flat- podded, early matur-
1 _ 2 ing stringless green bean for market or home garden. The pods
are very long, 6l/i to 7 inches, straight, broad, flat, light green in color, and of handsome appearance. The pods, are also .tender, brittle, and of. delicious flavor. Vines are thrifty, disease-resistant, and they continue to bear fpr a long. rime.;-: Very popular with our southern truckers and shippers. Prices: Pkt.,10c;.K lb. ,30c; lb., 50c; 2Tfes:., 90ct5 lbs,, $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $5-50; bu. (60 lbs.), $20.00; 2 bushels or more, at $19.00 per bushel.
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SPRING
1 9 2 <)
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
String Beans — A Quick Money Crop
Giant Stringless Green Pod —
trated in color and described on page 3 of this catalog. The great leader with truckers and shippers in the South. The pods are perfectly round, slightly saddle-backed, averaging 6 to 7 inches in length. The cooked product is of exceptionally fine flavor, a true bean flavor not found frequently in even our best varieties. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $5-00; bu. (60 lbs.), $18.00; 2 bushels or more, at $17.00 per bushel.
Longfellow Beans — Tender and Brittle
Rurpees Stringless Green Pod — 4<of
the finest first-early, green-pod bush beans for market, home garden, or the canner. The pods are an attractive rich green, 5 to 6 inches long, slightly curved, round, meaty, always string¬ less, tender and brittle. The pods, even when fully grown, are crisp, tender, and juicy, lacking the faintest signs of any strings. The plants are large, spreading and enormously productive. . Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 lb-, 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $5-00; bu. (60 lbs), $18.00; 2 bushels or more, at $17.00 per bushel.
Longfellow — N° n — A very handsome variety of
_ _ _ French origin. The pods are beautiful
dark green color, 634 to 7 inches long, very slender, straight, and perfectly round; nearly stringless, tender, and fine grained. A leading type with the truckers in Louisiana. Makes an excellent canning sort; also fine for home gardens. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $3-50; bu. (60 lbs.), $13-00; 2 bushels or more, at $12.00 per bushel.
Tennessee Green Pod — nv 53- very PoPu-
- lar in many parts of
the South. One of the longest podded dwarf sorts. The pods are broad, very flat, irregular in shape, bright green in color, 6 to 7 inches long, and of fine flavor. They are stringy and unattrac¬ tive. The plants are large, somewhat spreading and a tremen¬ dous cropper. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $3-50; bu. (60 lbs.), $13 00; 2 bushels or more, at $12.00 per bushel.
Refugee or Thousand to One— n°- }J~
ard, very productive sort. The fleshy and solid pods are 5 to 534 inches long, light green in color, somewhat tender, round and slightly curved, almost stringless, fine grained and of good flavor. Somewhat later than other green-podded bush varieties, but widely grown on account of its productiveness. A very good shipper. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 Ids., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $4.00; bushel (60 lbs.;, $15 00; 2 bushels or more, at $14.00 per bushel.
Extra Early Red Valen-
{-j-Qg _ No. 15 — Our improved,
_ extra early, round-pod strain
of this standard shipping sort produces uniform pods of medium length, 454 to 5 inches, medium green in color, curved, cylindrical, very fleshy, crisp and tender. The plants are hardv, vigor¬ ous, and very prolific, even when they contend with adverse conditions. Planted extensively by commercial truckers in the South because of its shipping qualities. Prices; Pkt., 10c; 54 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $4.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $15.00; 2 bushels or more, at $14.00 per bu.
Black Valentine- — No- 10~“ Popular in the South
- because of its earliness, produc¬ tivity and handsome appearance. It may be planted earlier than other varieties, as it withstands cold and damp weather; also resists blight and heat. The round pods are 6 inches long, slender, and almost straight. The pods hold their dark green color and attractive appearance on the market better than most sorts. It is not a stringless variety, but when gathered young, is of fine quality. A long distance-shipper. Prices: Pkt., 10c;
54 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $3-50; bu. (60 lbs.), $13.00; 2 bushels or more, at $12.00 per bushel.
SEED BEAN PRICES
Owing to unfavorable weather in producingsections, a very small crop of good seed beans was harvested, consequently prices have advanced considerably.
Burpees Stringless Green Pod Beans
Full Measure — Na 12 7 A
- ■ ■ ■ splendid
stringless, early, medium green, high quality bean that deserves more general planting for market or home. Pods are straight, 534 to 6 inches long, very fleshy, fully rounded, firm but tender, fine grained, and of good flavor. In season, it is as early as the Burpee Stringless Green Pod, but the pods are somewhat longer and more slender. The plant is of perfect bush growth, branching freely and bearing a good crop of attractive pods. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $5-50; bu. (60 lbs.), $20.00; 2 bushels or more, at $19.00 per bushel.
Full Measure Beans are Stringless and Delicious
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Plant Wax Beans
Best for Salads
Wax or Yellow Podded Garden Beans are in¬ creasing in popularity throughout the entire country. Large acreages are planted in Texas, Louisiana, and other southern states for shipment to northern markets from both spring and fall plantings. They make a beautiful appearance on the market. They are of buttery flavor, meaty, exceedingly tender, and are very wholesome The six varieties listed on this page are the most popular as well as the most satisfactory types you can grow.
Pencil Pod Black Wax — No- 27—
— 1 ■ - The best
of the dwarf, black-seeded wax varieties. The pods measure to 7 inches in length, fully rounded, straight, fleshy7, and of a light golden yellow color. They are brittle, tender, positively stringless, and are produced through a long season. Early and very productive. The plants grow 15 inches high and are strong and vigorous. Largelv planted by7 commercial truckers in South Texas, also in Louisiana, for shipment to northern markets. Where the highest quality is desired, we unhesitantly recommend this splendid yellow podded bean. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yi lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $3.50; bu. (60 lbs), $13-00; 2 bushels or more, at $12.00 per bushel.
Currie’s Rust Proof Wax —
No. 31 — Largely grown by truckers in Louisiana for shipment to northern markets. The pods are long, 5>2 to 6 inches, flat, straight; the color is bright yellow and attractive in market. Has more or less fibre and string. The plants are vigorous, productive and absolutely rust-proof. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yi lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 Jbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $4.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $15-00; 2 bushels or more, at $14-00 per bushel.
Sure Crop Stringless Wax —
No. 24 — Illustrated in color and further described on page 3 of this catalog. Much resembles our Stringless Bountiful in the sturdy character and disease resistant constitution of its plants. The pods average 6 to inches long, are very meaty, flat but thick through, and in common with most black-seeded varieties, is very hardy and may therefore be planted several days earlier than the light-seeded sorts. It is very productive, having a great abundance of large, handsome, golden- yellow pods which are stringless and tender at all stages of development. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yi lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.10, post¬ paid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $5-00; bu. (60 lbs.), $18.00; 2 bushels or more, at $17.00 per bushel.
Currie's Rust Proof Wax Beans are hardy and ship well
Pencil Pod Wax Beans
Ward well’s Kidney
Wax — N°- 23 — An excellent, early garden- _ _ ers' variety. The attractive pods are
5p2 to 6 inches long, nearly straight, broad, flat, fleshy, brittle, and of a rich golden yellow color. The quality7 is good. The pods are nearly stringless. The plants are strong growing and bear their long pods well up from the ground. The leaves are large, broad and slightly roughened. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yi lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid,, peck (15 lbs.), $4.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $15-00; 2 bushels or more, $14.00 per bushel.
Davis White Wax— N,°- 25~A wZl[ known early, attractive _____________ market sort, much used for shipping. The pods
are large and flat, to 7 inches long, very7 uniform and extremely straight, light yellow in color; when young, are crisp and tender. The plants are very hardy and productive. The dry beans are excellent for soup and baking. An excellent home canning sort. Seed medium large, kidney7 shaped and clear white. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yf lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 Ills.), $5-00; bu. (60 lbs.), $18.00; 2 bushels or more, at $17.00 per bushel.
Stringless Kidney Wax-f 0 18~A truly wonderful new string-
- less wax bean. 1 he fleshy pods are 6 to
7 inches long, nearly straight, half-round or narrow flat, very thick, meaty, tender, entirely stringless, and of excellent quality7. The pods are a rich cream yellow in color. A vigorous grower, forming an upright bush 16 to 20 inches in height; entirely free from blight or rust during wet weather. Its attractive appearance should make it a great favorite among our customers, whether they are commercial truckers or home gardeners. Splendid for canning also. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yi lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $4.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $15-00; 2 bushels or more, at $14.00 per bushel.
Why Reuter’s Seed Beans are Superior — ^ ]he
_ _ _ _ _ i largest dis¬ tributors of Garden Seed Beans in the entire South. From the very beginning of our business, we have devoted unusual and exceptional attention to our seed bean stocks, and this extraordinary care through these years has developed our annual sale of high-grade garden beans to one of the largest in volume of any seed concern in America. Reuter's Seed Beans are grown expressly for us under a special grow¬ ing contract arrangement with the foremost breeders and growers in tnis country. They are produced from the finest stock seed obtainable in the entire world; they are grown in the mountain states of the west, under irrigation and where there is no blight or plant pests. Our growers maintain and operate the largest and most complete trial and improvement grounds in this country, consisting of more than 320 acres. All seed is developed from carefully selected model vines built up into carefully rogued stocks. Consequently, Reuter's Seed Beans are superior because of foundation stocks, critical selections, intensive breeding, expert supervision and constant care on the part of our contract growers.
Stringless Kidney Wax Beans
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SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Pole Beans are Later and Bear Longer
Reuter’s Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead Pole Beans
Culture — Pole or running beans require care and labor, but when properly grown usually of longer bearing period than the dwarf sorts and are generally more productive.
Pole or running beans are even more sensitive to cold and wet, as well as to drouth and hot winds, than the dwarf varieties, but are of superior quality and productiveness. After settled warm weather, set poles 6 to 8 feet long in rows 4 feet apart and extending north and south, the poles being 3 feet apart in the row. Let the poles slant slightly toward the north. Set in this way the vines climb better, and the pods are straighter and more easily seen. Around each stake plant five to eight beans 1 yZ to 2 inches deep. When well started, thin to four plants, and see that they all climb around the pole in the same way, for they will not grow if tied up in opposite directions. Use one packet to twenty poles; 1 pound to 100 poles; 30 lbs. to the acre. They may also be grown in rows and supported by wire or along a wire fence; plant the seed 2 feet apart for this method. Top dress with good fertilizer or manure, working it in as you cultivate.
Reuter’s Ideal Market - No. 47-Our own exclusive introduction.
- . . . ..... it is the earliest and most prolific of all the
green-podded pole beans, being fully two weeks earlier than Kentucky Wonder. Pods are 53? to 6 inches long, perfectly round, absolutely stringless, meaty, tender and of excellent quality. Can be planted earlier than other varieties of pole beans because of its hardiness and robust characteristics. First pickings are just a trifle behind bush beans planted at the same time. The pods hang in great clusters. Will out yield any other
Eole bean. Largely planted by our truckers for shipment to northern markets. Fine for ome gardens also. Seeds are black. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yZ lb., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $4.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $15-00; 2 bushels or more, $14.00 per bushel.
White Creaseback _ No. 32 — The solid pods are of medium length, 5 to 6
- - - - — inches, almost stringless, round, fleshy, and of an
attractive light green color. The vines are medium sized, vigorous, and in good soil, wonderfully productive. They are of the best quality as snaps for home use, and stand shipping better than most sorts. Prices: Pkt., 10c;)? lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $2.85; bu. (60 lbs.), $10-50; 2 bushels or more, $10.00 per bushel.
Kentucky Wonder— N?,- 34-A1so known as Old Homestead. The most ■ ... widely planted of all pole beans. The large and
fleshy pods are medium light green, very long, often reaching 9 to 10 inches, curved and twisted, nearly round, very crisp when young, becoming very irregular and spongy as the beans ripen. Nearly stringless. It is an early, very prolific sort. The vines are vigorous, climbing well, bearing pods in large clusters. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yZ lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $2.65; bu. (60 lbs.), $9-50; 2 bushels or more, $9.00 per bushel.
Reuter’s Genuine Cornfield — No. 36— if you want a bean for
- - - planting in corn, this variety will
please you. The pods are long, 6 to 7 inches, completely rounded, distinctly creased- backed, very fleshy and of excellent quality. The color when in condition for use as snaps is light silvery green, becoming tinged with purple as the pods mature. The vines are sturdy and climb well. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yZ lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 IbsA, $2.85; bu. (60 lbs.), $10.50; 2 bushels or more, $10.00 per bushel.
Reuter’s Genuine Corn¬ field Beans
Reuter’s White Cornfield—
No. 49 — An early maturing, green-podded variety producing full, round pods, 5 to 6 inches long, slightly curved and medium green in color. Being a white-seeded sort, it is not only desirable for snaps, but also excel¬ lent as a dry shell bean for winter use. A good climber and long bearer. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yZ lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $4.50.
McCaslan — N°. 33“* pr°lific
■ white-seeded pole bean.
Pods are 8 to 10 inches long, flat, curved, meaty, stringless, of a rich green color, and excellent quality. The dry beans being white and of good size are excellent for winter use. Vines continue to bear throughout the season if closely picked. Prices: Pkt., 10c; J/Z- lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $3-00; bu.' (60 lbs.), $11.00.
Reuter s Ideal Market Pole Beans
Southern Prolific —
No. 35 — Also known as the Georgian. The pods are 4 to 5 inches long, round, meaty, of attractive green color, with a a faint purple tinge in snap stage, more reddish on maturity. It is late matur¬ ing, but seems to withstand heat and drouth when other varieties have quit bearing and dried up. Vines are strong growing. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yZ lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $4.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $15-00.
Kentucky Wonder Wax —
No. 51 — The best wax pole bean. The pods are very long, 8 to 9 inches, handsome, thick, meaty, of good flavor, but show strings; light yellow in color. Early maturing. Prices: Pkt., 10c; yZ lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid.
INOCULATE YOUR BEANS
Increase the yield of your beans by inoculat¬ ing with Mulford Cultures — Nitrogen¬ gathering bacteria. It is conveniently put up in various size containers to meet the requirements of home and market gardeners. See page 52.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Reuter's Bush Lima or Butter Beans
Large White Lima
Culture: Plant when ground is dry and weather warm in rows 2 feet apart, dropping the bean 6 inches apart in the row, eye down, covering with 1 inch of soil. May also be planted in hills, 3 feet apart one way, 2 feet apart the other way, using four to six beans to the hill. One pound will plant 100 hills, or 100 feet of row; 60 pounds will plant an acre.
Henderson’s Bush Lima - No 38-The popular Baby Lima It is the earliest
1. .i 1. in.-. or all the bush or dwarf limas. The pods are medium
dark green, short, about 3 inches, flat, and contain three to four beans, which are of excellent quality, either green-shelled or dry. The plants continue to grow and set pods until stopped by frost. Much used by canners, as well as for home and market garden use. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 3d lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $2.65; bu. (60 lbs.), $9-50; 2 bushels or more, $9.00 per bushel.
Jackson Wonder Bush Lima - No 39— Also known as Calico Bush. Avery
. . — prolific, drouth resisting dwarf lima. It grows
about 2 feet high, bearing in great profusion broad, flat, medium sized pods, each having from three to five handsomely speckled beans, which cook quickly and are of superior flavor. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 3d lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $3.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $11.00; 2 bushels or more, $10.50 per bushel.
Burpee Improved Bush Lima — NoJ i877The e*r[iest maturing of the large
— . . — - seeded limas. I he pods are medium green,
very large, about 5 to 6 inches long, and usually contain four to five beans, which are unusually thick, of largest size, and luscious flavor. The plants are vigorous and prolific. Prices: Pkt., 10c, 3d lb., 25c; lb. , 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $4.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $15-00; 2 bushels or more, $14.00 per bushel.
Fordhook Bush Lima _ No. — The most P°PuIar of all bush lima beans. The
— — — — _ large and thick pods measure 4 3d to 5 inches long, contain four to five large, oval-shaped, very thick white beans of exceptional quality. The flavor of the bean is sweet and delicious. The plants grow 20 to 30 inches tall and make a spread of from 20 to 24 inches. The pods are borne in what may be termed as “clusters” which contain from four to eight pods. Largely cultivated by commercial truckers in Florida and other parts of the South for shipment. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 3d lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $5-50; bu. (60 lbs.), $20.00 ; 2 bushels or more, $19.00 per bushel.
Fordhook Bush Lima
Florida Butter Bean — No. 45— a speckled
. . . pole lima that
blooms and bears profusely throughout the season. The pods are borne in clusters, about the same size as the Carolina or Sieva, but are speckled white and brownish red. A depend¬ able, prolific, small-seeded lima that is very popular in the South. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 3d lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $3-25; bu. (60 lbs.), $12.00; 2 bushels or more, $11.00 per bushel.
Reuter’s Willow Leaved— n°- 50-Our own exclusive intro-
■ auction. Ihe best small seeded
white pole lima or “butter bean.” The beans are small and white. Vines are of large growth, very early, hardy, productive, producing an abundance of pods from the bottom to the very top. The leaves are willow-shaped; the flavor distinct and delicious. A drouth resister. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 3d lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.85, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $3-50; bu.
(60 lbs.), $13.00; 2 bushels or more, $12.00 per bushel.
POLE LIMA OR BUTTER BEANS
Culture: The culture is the same as other pole beans, except being more tender, the seed is usually planted one to two weeks later. One pound will plant 100 hills; 30 pounds will plant an acre.
Carolina or Siova — No. 42 — A very early and reliable small-seeded
- pole lima that is especially adapted to planting
in the South. The pods are dark green, short, about 3 inches, curved and flat. The hardy vines grow quickly and mature a fine crop of small but attractive pods. Will bear until frost. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 3d lb., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $2.85; bu. (60 lbs.), $10.50; 2 bushels or more, $10.00 per bushel.
Challenger or “Potato” Lima —
No. 20 — The pods average 3 to 4 inches in length, containing four to five thick light green beans, and shells out more beans from a given number of pods than any other Pole Lima. Plants are vigorous, hardy, late and productive. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 3d lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.00, post¬ paid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.); $4.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $15.00; 2 bushels or more, $14.00 per bushel.
Reuter’s Genuine Willow Leaved Pole Lima
Large White Lima— 19~Als° known
Lima. The pods are-medium dark green, very large,' 5 to inches long, broad,; flat,, filled with four to five very large., white beans of the- finest .quality. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 3d lb., 25c; lb.!, 45c; 2 lbs.,BQc; 5 lbs., $1185, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (15 lbs.), $3.50;' bu. (60 lbs.), $13:00; 2 bushels or more, $12.00 per bushel.-:.
Henderson’ s Bush Lima
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SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Early Wonder Beet No. 65
euters Superb Garden Beet Seeds
Culture: Sow in rows 18 inches apart, covering 1 inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over the seed. When plants are well established thin 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. 1 ounce will sow 50 feet of row; 5 pounds for an acre.
Edmand’s Blood Turnip— No 57~A desirable second early
market beet, also suitable for the home garden. The roots are nearly round; exterior color dark red, interior color purplish red with little zoning; crisp, tender, sweet, and a good keeper. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; yi lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 70c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.
J^0U^0j>’g Fireball _ No. 66 — Illustrated in color and described on
— — — — 1 — page 6 of this catalog. A "fancy trade"
builder. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 70c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.
Early Wonder _ No. 65 — This is one of the earliest and most perfectly
1 shaped beet for bunching purposes. Its beautiful
roots are very uniform, nearly globe-shaped, with nice-sized top and small clean tap-root. The skin is dark red, flesh is deep blood red, with almost no lighter zoning. It is sweet, crisp and tender. Its attractive appearance and uniformity of size, shape and color have created a heavy demand from shippers. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 30c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $3-50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Crosby Egyptian Beet
Crosby Egyptian —
No. 54 — Where a first-early market type is desired, our strain of this variety is un¬ equalled. Roots are slightly flat¬ tened or globe-shaped, and very smooth. The exterior color is a dark blood red. The flesh is a trifle lighter in color, and does not show pronounced zoning. Very sweet, tender and richly palatable. Ideal for bunching. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 30c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $3-50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb. ; 25-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Detroit Dark Red _ No. 58 — Steadily gaining in favor among large
— — — — — — — truckers, more especially in South Texas.
The roots are medium sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and of a dark blood red color. The flesh is deep vermillion red, solid, tender and the flavor is sweet. Our special stock shows no white zones. The tops are of nice size, upright, dark green, shaded red. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 30c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $3-50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Early Eclips© _ No. 55 — One of the first to be ready for table. The
■ roots are bright deep red, smooth, round, with small
tap-root. The flesh is bright red, zoned pinkish white; very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when young. Desirable for home gardens. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; >4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or oyer, at 70c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.
Early Model — No 70~A ver?
^ — early, almost round, rich dark red beet that is gaining favor with our local truckers.
The flesh is deep blood- red , with slightlylighter zoning. Prices:
Pkt., 10c; oz.,
15c;Xlb-,30c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs.,
$3-50, post¬ paid.
Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Detroit Dark Red Beet
Half Long Blood
_No. 63 — A distinct second early sort. The roots are deep red, half long, somewhat pear-shaped and smooth; the flesh is finely grained, free from hard fibre and of sweet flavor. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; l/$ lb. 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid.
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet — No 68— An outstanding
■' green -leaved Swiss Chard.
The rich green, fairly smooth leaves are thick and fleshy, and their quality is highly appreciated when boiled. The midribs are also tender and edible, being lighter green in color. Its greatest value lies in the fact that it produces “greens” all summer long, and is therefore available when ordinary spinach is not. May be cooked and served as "boiled greens" in the same way as spinach. Our local market gardeners sow this seed generously during the late spring and early summer months, and find a ready sale for so-called summer spinach on our local markets during the late summer and early fall months. Prices: Pkt., 10c, oz., 15c; 3< lb., 35c; lb., $1.03;
5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not pre¬ paid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 70c per lb. ; 25-lb. lots or over, at 60c
,, Reuter’s Green Leaved Swiss Chard
Per or Spinach Beet
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO,, inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Sugar Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower
Snowball Cauliflower
BORECOLE OR KALE
Culture: Plant during fall, winter or spring in rows 2 feet apart. Thin or transplant to V/2 to 2 feet apart in the row. 1 ounce will sow 200 feet of row; 4 lbs. will sow an acre.
Dwarf Curled Scotch — -No- 67
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ — A
handsome, very finely curled, dwarf spreading variety; foliage long and of an attractive green. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; yi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4-00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.
Blue Curled Scotch — 71 ~
tremely long-standing, compact variety with a decidedly bluish tinge. Spreading plants with very short stems, producing a maximum of extremely finely curled leaves. An excellent shipper Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; yi lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
CAULIFLOWER
Culture: Sow in seed beds in the same manner as cabbage. Transplant when 4 to 5 inches high in rows lyi feet apart and 18 inches apart in rows. Soil must be kept moist and cultivated thoroughly and often. 1 ounce will produce 2000 plants.
Reuter’s Peerless Snowball — No- 144— Undoubtedly the finest and
_ _ , _ _ _ _ most popular early variety, ine
heads are medium to large size, solid, compact, round, very white, and are developed earlier than those of any other sort. The plants are compact, with few short, outside leaves, and well suited for close planting. Prices: Pkt., 25c; yi oz., 50c; yi oz., 75c; oz., $1.40; yi lb., $4-50; lb., $16.00, postpaid.
Larfie Algiers _ No. 145 — A Iate sort’ sure to beat*> exceiient quality.
- 2 The plant is large, but of upright growth, the leaves pro¬ tecting the heads so that they will endure uninjured a frost that would ruin most other sorts. Largely planted along the Gulf Coast. Prices: Pkt., 15c; yi oz., 30c, Yl oz-> 50c; oz., 75c; X lb., $2.75; lb., $10.00, postpaid.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Culture: The culture is the same as Cabbage; July, August and September are best planting months. 1 ounce will produce 2000 plants; 6 ounces will plant an acre.
Long Island Improved — No- 77— The b,est so" t0 Plant for market
habit, but furnish a large yield of excellent sprouts. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c;
X lb-.
postpaid.
Brussels Sprouts
Green Curled Scotch Kale
FENNEL
Culture: Give the same general cultivation as celery, although it is not blanched to the same degree. An earthing of 3 inches or less, thrown up around the thickened leaf-stems, is sufficient.
Italian _ -No. 265 — In this superior type
— - - — the "bulb" is in section a thick
oval and not flat. The young shoots are some
Klein Wanzleben Sugar — n°-
Mammoth Long Red Mangel
MANGELS AND SUGAR BEETS times eaten raw and are used in salads, soups.
Culture: Sow 5 lbs. to the acre, in rows 2 to lyi feet apart, and thin etc. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; yi lb., 40c; to 8 inches. Give good cultivation. lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, postpaid.
Mammoth Long Red - No- 61-The roots are light red
, — — » and verv large, frequently 2 feet
or more in length by 6 inches in diameter. The flesh is white, tinged with rose. Grows well above the ground.
Red Eckendorf — 1X10 69 — A heavy cropper, growing almost
_ _ _ on top of the ground and can easily be
harvested. It is broad with rounding top, red in color, and greatly relished by all kinds of stock.
62 — Without question best in cultivation;
not the largest in size, but the richest in sugar content. Prices on above:
Oz., 10c; yi, lb., 20c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid,
10-lb. lots or over, at 30c per lb.
BROCCOLI
Culture: The same as Cauliflower. 1 ounce will produce 1500 plants.
Italian Green Sprouting — No 73— The true Italian
— *- _ _ strain. A new and dis¬
tinct variety recently introduced from Europe, and is becoming very popular here. It is quite distinct from the white heading broccoli.
The plants are rapid growing and produce a large head at center of plant in about 90 days from date of planting. The head is a compact cluster of tightly closed flower buds and resembles cauliflower only in shape. When the central head is cut, numerous sprouts develop from the leaf axes, each sprout terminating in small green separate heads.
These are cut in lengths of 10 to 12 inches and tied in bunches of 2 or 3 for a second crop. Served in the same way as asparagus, they form a very tasty and nourishing dish. Prices: Pkt., 25c; yi oz., 50c -ryi oz.,
75c; oz., $1.40; yi lb., $4-50; lb., $16.00, postpaid.
St)<ir3.Ch6tti _ ■ No. 74 — More branching than above, produc-
^ ing an abundance of small heads with no center
head. Pkt. ,15c; yi oz., 25c; oz., 50c; yi lb., $1.50; lb., $5-00, postpaid.
White Cape— n°., 72 — Vigorous, hardy, and easily grown;
_ heads are white, compact, and firm. Prices:
Pkt., 15c; yi OZ., 35c; OZ., 60c; % lb., $2.00; lb. , $7. 50, postpaid. Broccoli— Italian Green Sprouting
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SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Cabbage — A Main-Stay Garden Crop
FIRST EARLY SORTS
Early Jersey Wakefield - No 84— This most excellent variety
- - - - - — is the earliest and surest heading or
first early cabbages for the market and home garden. The heads are of medium size, very solid, uniformly pointed and of excellent quality. The plants are exceedingly hardy, not only resisting cold but other unfavorable conditions. They are compact and erect, with few outer leaves, which are smooth, thick, nearly oval and deep green. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 20c; oz., 30c; Y lb., 90c; I b. , $2.75; 5 lbs., $12.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.25 per lb.
Culture: If the plants are started in a seed-bed, they should not be crowded, or they will run up weak and slender and will not endure transplanting well. When 4 to 6 inches high, transplant to open field, setting the plants as deep as the first leaf stems; give frequent and deep cultivation, drawing the earth to the plants at each working. Set the early varieties 18 inches apart in rows 1Y feet; the larger and later sorts, 2 feet apart in 3-foot rows. They need a light and well watered soil, rich in nitrogen. One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants; yi lb. will produce sufficient plants to set an acre.
("JoJdgn. ACT© - No. 102 — An extra early selection of the popular
- Copenhagen, and the earliest round headed cabbage,
maturing with the Early Jersey Wakefield. The heads are of medium size, round as a ball, hard, solid, very uniform, of fine quality and with small core. Average weight from 4 to 5 lbs., which permits close planting. Plants are small, dwarf, compact with few outer leaves. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; oz., 45c; ]/\ lb., $1.50; I b., $5-00; 5 lbs., $22. 50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $4.00 per lb.
Copenhagen
Market
Cabbage
Long Island Wakefield Cabbage
Copenhagen Market _ No. 89 — The earliest large round-headed cabbage yet
- — - introduced. The heads are grown upon a remarkably
short stem, are very solid, average weight 8 to 10 pounds, and of exceptional quality. The plants are vigorous, but compact, with few outer leaves which are of upright growth. The leaves are medium light green, nearly round, comparatively thick and smooth. Can be planted as close as the Charleston Wakefield, thereby producing a larger number of heads to a given area. Our strain produces uniform, large, round heads that for solidity and excellent quality make this variety so valuable. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 20c; oz., 30c ;Y lb., 90c; lb., $2.75; 5 lbs., $12.50,. postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.25 per lb.
Long Island Wakefield N/> Sl-A highly reselected and carefully bred strain
- — ■ of the famous Charleston Wakefield, producing
earlier, larger, firmer, heavier and better shaped heads. It is undoubtedly the best pointed or oval cabbage for the shipper; also splendid for the home garden. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 25c;: oz., 40c; 34 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00; 5 lbs., $17.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $3-00 per lb.
Charleston or Large Wakefield
No. 83 — About a week or ten days later than the Early Jersey Wakefield, but the conical heads are fully one-half larger, and less pointed. The heads are blunt pointed but broad at the base. Its exceeding hardiness, earliness and size of head have made it a popular variety with shippers. The leaves are rather large, smooth, and comparatively thick. The plants are medium sized, very vigorous, and slightly spreading. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 15c; oz., 25c; Y lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
SECOND EARLY VARIETIES Steins Early Flat Dutch — No 92— The heads
* - are large for size or
plant, average weight, 12 to 15 lbs., are nearly round or some¬ what flattened, close, firm and very solid. The plants are short-stemmed, compact and upright, with few and short leaves. Popular with shippers in the South, because of its heat resisting qualities; withstands adverse weather conditions. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 15c; oz., 25c; Y lb. , 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Glory of Enkhuizen - No. 97— An excellent me-
_ z. - - - dium early, short stemmed
variety that is widely cultivated in South Texas for shipment. The dark green heads are medium to large, nearly round, very hard and solid, and of fine flavor. Larger and later than the Copenhagen Market and produces a heavy tonnage. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 15c; oz., 25c; Y lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Steins Eatly Flat Dutch Cabbage
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
All Head Early Cabbages Grown from Our Highly Selected long Island Grown Seed
All Head Early —
No. 86— A splendid second early market sort producing heads that are very large for so early as cab¬ bage and of very good quality.
The uniform heads are solid, flat but very deep. The plants are compact with few outer leaves, which are comparatively smooth and rather thick. The stem is short. It has excellent shipping qualities and makes a good ap¬ pearance on the market. Prices:
Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Wisconsin All Season
No. 101 — A new strain developed at the Wisconsin Experiment Station. It has proven very suc¬ cessful in resisting cabbage yel¬ lows. The large kraut growers now plant this variety almost exclusively. Prices: Pkt., 10c;
X oz., 25c; oz., 40c; X lb.,
$1.25; lb., $4.00, postpaid.
Peerless Succession— n°- 9J-\sure h«ding sort. sug^y
■ - later than the second early varieties, ihe
large heads are uniform, flat, very firm, solid, and of fine quality. The plants are vigorous and strong growing, with a short stem. Popular with our local truckers. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Surehead _ No. 93 — Always sure to head. This is an exceptionally
_______ __ fine main-crop cabbage of the Flat Dutch type. The uni¬ form heads are large, usually weigh 10 to 15 pounds each, round and flattened, extra hard and of fine texture. The outer leaves are of upright growth. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Peerless Late Flat Dutch— No 81~A P°Pular an4. W7
esteemed late variety. The heads are uniformly large, of bluish green color, flat but deep, distinctly flattened on top, solid, and of excellent quaiicy. The plants are very hardy, comparatively slow growing, but very sure heading; stem rather short. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
American Savoy-?.?;
leaf cabbage. The heads are large, nearly round, fairly solid, sweet and tender. The leaves are numerous, deep green and coarsely crumpled Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 25c; oz., 40c; X lb.
$1.00; lb., $3-50, postpaid.
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage
Mammoth Red Rock
No. 96 — The largest and surest head¬ ing red cabbage. The heads are large, round, very solid, and of a very attractive intense red color. The plants are large and vigorous with medium length stem and spreading outer leaves. This variety is used for cole slaw and pickling. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 20c; oz., 30c; X lb., 90c; lb., $2.75; 5 lbs., $12.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10- lb. lots or over, at $2.25 per lb.
Pe-Tsai or Chinese Cabbage — No- 82 — s0me-
— - times called Cel¬
ery Cabbage. The leaves when young are crimped, of light green color and appear like smooth leaved mustard, but with much broader and heavier midribs. The plant as it matures becomes more upright and forms heads like Cos Lettuce. It is of distinctive flavor, very mild and pleasant. It is served as a salad like lettuce, or cooked like aspara¬ gus. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 2.0c; oz., 35c; X lb., $1.00; lb., $3-50, postpaid.
COLLARDS
This is a tall, loose leaved cabbage-like or kale-like plant grown throughout the South for winter greens. Largely cultivated in home gardens for table, and also grown by truckers for shipment to markets as "Cabbage-Bunch.'' Sow seed thickly in ground, transplanting when 4 inches high; or sow in drills where the plants are to remain ana well started thin to 2 or 3 feet apart in the row. One ounce to 200 feet of row; 6 ounces for an acre.
Southern or Georgia - No' This is the white or green
- - - - — — stemmed variety, growing 2 to 3 feet
high and forming large, loose, open heads or a cluster of succulent leaves with a rather long stem. A frost, if not too severe, will improve rather than injure the quality of the leaves. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3-00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Cabbage- Collards - No; y?9— ,A cross between the Georgia Collard
- £2 — . - and Charleston \\ akeheld Cabbage, bred for
the hardiness of the Collard and the flavor and heading qualities of the Cabbage.
Does not grow as tall as the Georgia Collard, but the leaves grow closer together on the stem. It is a more tender and better flavored sort. It does not winter-kill and also grows fine during hot weather. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X lb., 40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
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GROWN
FROM
ONION
SETS
GROWN
FROM
REUTER’S
ONION
PLANTS
SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Orders will be shipped approximately three to five days after arrival weather conditions per¬ mitting. If plants do not arrive as soon as you expect them, you may know that conditions beyond our control are responsible for the delay. Unnecessary correspondence and complaints do not alter weather conditions, but add extra expense and trouble to us and you.
These cabbage plants will stand frost with little or no damage. The word “frost-proof" does not mean “freeze-proof." However, you will be surprised at the amount of freezing weather the plants will stand.
To those who want earliness in maturity together with avoiding all the trouble of cabbage seed sowing and necessary protection of early spring sown seed and plants, our frost-proof cabbage plants are a splendid convenience.
These plants can be planted anywhere in the Central South between January 15th and March 15th with safety, which is difficult with hot bed or greenhouse grown cabbage plants.
Our frost-proof cabbage plants are produced mom seed sown during the fall and they make a slow’, vigorous, hardy growth throughout the entire winter in the open ground.
Varieties: Early Jersey Wakefield, Charleston Wakefield,
Copenhagen Market and Early Flat Dutch Cabbage Plants only can be furnished.
The above sorts are the best early types for you to plant for either market or home garden. We will fill orders from November 1st to April 1st.
POSTPAID PRICES: 100 plants of any of the above varieties, 50c, postpaid. No order for less than 100 plants of the same variety filled. All orders for less than 500 of the same variety are accepted at the 100-post- paid price. 500 cabbage plants, all of the same variety, $1.50. 1,000 or more of the same variety, $2.50 per 1,000, postpaid to your address.
PRICES BY EXPRESS COLLECT — F. O. B. our growing stations, customer paying express charges. 1,000 cabbage plants or more of the same variety, $1.50 per 1,000 ; 3,000 cabbage plants (Standard Crate) of the same variety, $1.25 per 1,000.
REUTER’S HARDY ONION PLANTS
Varieties: Yellow Bermuda, Crystal White Wax and Prizetaker Onion Plants. Orders cannot be accepted for other varieties.
Onion plants are even more hardy than frost-proof cabbage plants, stand¬ ing heavier frosts and even light freezes without injury.
Onion plants are becoming more popular than onion sets. The set has to be absorbed by the new growth be¬ fore it begins to form the new onion, whereas the plant begins to grow as soon as it is planted and makes more headway than the set, producing delicious young onions that can be pulled green, or if permitted to mature, will produce splendid onions two weeks ahead of onions from sets and considerably earlier than onions from seeds. Onions grown from plants are larger and do not run to seed in the spring like sets. They can be set out at the same time you would plant onion sets or cabbage plants with every assurance of producing a good crop of either young green onions or dry onions. Onion plants will usually produce onions much larger than those grown from dry sets. Plant in rows 15 inches apart and 3 to 4 inches apart in the row.
POSTPAID PRICES — 200 plants of one* variety, 50c, postpaid. No orders accepted for less than 200 onion plants of the same kind. Orders are filled by the 100.
All orders for less than 500 of the same variety take the 200 rate.
500 onion plants, all of the same variety, $1.10; 1,000 or more of the same variety, $2.00 per 1,000, postpaid to your address.
PRICES BY EXPRESS COLLECT— F. O. B. grow¬ ing stations, customer paying express charges. 1,000 onion plants or more of the same variety, $1.00 per 1,000; 6,000 onion plants (Standard Crate) or more of the same variety, 75c per 1,000.
Chayote, Mirliton or Vegetable Pear — Am°ns the fail
vegetables that can be easily grown in home, gardens of the South the Chayote (pronounced chi-o-tay) has proved one of the best. It is produced on climbing vines with perennial roots. Spring planting of Chayotes is best, except perhaps in southern Florida, where the winter frosts, if they occur, are usually light. When planting, place the entire fruit on its side with the broad end slanting slightly downward; cover the lower end with not more than 2 inches of soil, leaving the small or stem end ex¬ posed. The fruits should be planted, one in a hill, 15 to 20 feet apart. Plants should be mulched with straw or litter. Prices: 25c each, 2 for 40c, postpaid.
Rhubarb Roots (Pie Plant) — May be
— - - - - - - - - - planted at
any time during the winter up to the first half of February. Plant 4 feet apart each way in deep, warm and very rich soil. These stalks usually grow from 3 to 4 feet long and 3 inches thick.
We offer only the Myatts Linneus variety, supplying it in Divided Crowns, the most satisfactory method for transplanting as the Seedling or Whole Roots do not come true but produce mostly seed stocks.
Prices: By mail, postpaid: Single roots 25c each; 6 roots $1.20; 12 roots $1.75; 25 roots $3.00; 50 roots $5-00; 100 roots $9.00, postpaid or prepaid.
Horseradish Roots _ As soon as t^le ground can be worked in the
_ _ _ _ _ spring set the roots in rows 6 inches apart,
and about 6 inches apart in the rows; very little cultivation is needed. Late in the fall pull as many roots as will be required for your winter use, cut off tops, store them in a barrel and fill with sand, place them in a cool cellar, grate as wanted.
Maliner Kren — The variety we offer is distinct from the common horseradish, being of quicker growth, producing larger and heavier roots and with pure paper-white skin. Prices: By mail, postpaid: 12 roots 50c; 25 roots 75c; 50 roots $1.25; 100 roots $2.25; 500 roots $6.75; 1,000 roots $12.00.
Herbs _ Those marked with an asterisk (*) are
- perennial. Anise No. 281 — Seeds of agree¬ able aromatic taste. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; Li lb-> $1-00. Basil Sweet No. 280 — For flavoring soups, stews, etc. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. Borage No. 282 — Leaves used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; *Caraway No. 284 — Seeds are used for flavoring bread, etc. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; yi, lb., 30c. *Catnip or Catmint No! 283 — For sea¬ soning. Pkt., 10c; yf oz., 50c. *Chives No. 299 — Excel¬ lent for seasoning. Pkt., 10c; yf oz., 40c; oz., 75c. Coriander No. 285 — Seeds used in confectionery. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;*}4 lb. , 40c. Cress, Water No. 286 — Pkt., 10c; yf oz., 25c; oz., 40c. Curled No. 297 — Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. Dill No. 298 — Used in making dill pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; yi lb., 40c. "“Fennel Sweet No. 287 — Leaves used in sauces. Pkt., 5c; oz.', 20c. "“Horehound No. 288 - — For seasoning and cough remedy. Pkt., 10c; yf oz., 30c. "“Lavender No. 289 — Used as a perfume. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 25c; oz., 40c. Marjoram, Sweet No. 290 — Used for seasoning. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. "“Rosemary No. 291 — Aromatic leaves used for seasoning. Pkt., 10c; yf oz., 35c. *Rue No. 292 — For medicinal uses; good for fowls. Pkt., 10c; yi oz., 30c. *Sage No. 293 — Much used for dressing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; yi lb., $1.00. "Summer Savory No. 294 — Used for flavoring. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. “Thyme, French No. 295 — Leaves and young shoots used for seasoning. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; yi lb., $1.50. ""Wormwood No. 296 — Used medicinally, also for poul¬ try. Pkt., 10c; yf oz., 30c.
NOTICE: No C. O. D. shipments — We will mail these plants at the postpaid prices named below to any address in the United States except in California. All plants must be paid for in advance. Absolutely no plants sent C. O. D. by mail or express. Please do not ask us to break this very neces¬ sary rule.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO.. Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 1 9 2 9
Every Garden Should Include Carrots
Culture: Sow in rows, 1 34 to 2 feet apart, cover with about 34 inch of soil. As soon as plants appear, use the cultivator or wheel-hoe. When of sufficient size, thin out the plants to stand 4 inches apart in the row. Keep ground free from weeds and grass. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 3 to 4 lbs. will plant an acre.
Chantenav _ -No. 130 — Our strain is specially selected and pro-
- — duces fine uniform roots, with nice-sized bunching
tops. A medium early, half-long, smooth, blunt-rooted sort of deep orange-red color and delicate flavor. Averages 5/4 to 6 inches in length, broad at the neck, tapering gently to a blunt end. The flesh is of excellent table quality. As it lias a nice top, it is very popular for bunching. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not pre¬ paid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Oxheart _ No. 132 — The roots measure 4 34 to 5 inches long, very
_ . stout and thick, ending in an abrupt small tap root.
The color is bright orange-red. The flesh is sweet and tender. Desirable for soils so hard and stiff that longer rooted sorts would not thrive in it. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; >4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
Danvers Half Long — 121?— I£is sort is sIig^tly ^onge£
. . . . than the Chantenav, growing 6 to 8
inches long, tapering uniformly to a blunt point. The root is smooth and handsome, of orange red color, with sweet, crisp flesh. An excellent variety for the shipper, also splendid for the table. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb., 25-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Rubicon Carrot — RilbiCOn _ No. 135 — Very similar to Chantenav in appearance, being
One-Half Actual Size _ _ larger, also both longer and thicker. Average length, 6
to 6^4 inches, with nice top of bunching size. The flesh is tender and free from core. The color is bright orange-red, and the skin is peculiarly smooth. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 35c; lb. , $1.00; 4 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 70c per lb.
Chantenay Carrots — Two-Thirds Actual Size
T On£ Orange _ No. ^33 — The roots are 10 to 12 inches long, and
- 2 - 2 — taper in a straight line to the tip. The flesh is of a
deep orange color. A heavy cropper and more generally grown for stock than for table. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3-00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Large White Belgian - No. 134 — Grown exclusively for stock
- - - feeding. Roots about 10 to 12 inches in
length, very thick. The flesh and skin are pure white. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Golden Plume or Wonderful Celery
Celery Is An Easy Crop To Grow
Culture: The seed should be planted in partly-shaded beds. When the young seedlings are big enough, set in rows 3 to 4 feet apart, plants 6 inches apart in the row. To blanch gradually hill up the stalks. Boards pushed up against the row on both sides will accomplish the same purpose. Celery requires a rich soil ana plenty of moisture so that it can make a continuous growth. One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants; 2 to 4 ounces to the acre.
Golden Self- Blanching — 155 — Originator's French grown original dwarf strain seed.
- & It is the finest early and most profitable celery in cultivation.
Plants are compact and stocky, with yellowish-green foliage; stalks perfectly solid, of fine nuttv flavor and attain a good size. It quickly blanches a handsome yellow color. This is a big-hearted strain, with no hollow stalks, even and free from green-top. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 60c; oz., $1.00; 34 lb., $3.25; lb., $12.00, postpaid.
Golden Plume or Wonderful - No- 159— Resembles Golden Self-Blanching in appear-
. . . . ance, crispness and fine nutty flavor, though somewhat
earlier, larger and of ranker growth. Blanches quickly a full, solid heart arid rich, golden yellow color. Shows a marked resistance to blight. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 60c; oz., $1.00; 34 lb., $3.25; lb., $12.00, postpaid.
White Plume - No. 156 — A very handsome variety. The leaves are bright green, easily blanched
- and a beautifully silver-white color. A good home garden sort. Prices: Pkt.,
10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
Pascal - No. 157 — A compact, vigorous, productive variety. The upright leaves are dark
- green; stalks are short, thick and very broad; blanches a beautifully yellowish-
white. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
Celeriac _ No. *58 — Turnip-rooted celery. The roots have been developed bv cultivation and nor
- the leaf stalks. The edible roots are excellent for soups and stews. Also cooked and
sliced as a salad. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Cucumbers for Salads and Pickles
Klondike _ No. 221 — A medium early, white spined cucumber of hand-
_ some, very dark green color and of excellent quality for slic¬ ing. The mature fruits when grown under favorable conditions are often about 8 inches in length, and are uniform in shape and size. The color is very dark green, slightly striped at the ends. The dark green color is retained remarkably well, and is affected less by hot sun than most other sorts. Very hardy and pro¬ lific. Its uniform size and shape and splendid color are making this variety very popular as a shipping sort. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 75c per lb.
Reuter’s Hybrid White Spine — No 23<?~ A mone7 m“k'
^ - - - - — ing shipping variety for
the southern trucker and an excellent sort for the home garden. A cross between an English forcing variety and our Evergreen White Spine, combining the fine appearance and shape of the English sort, with the hardiness and yielding qual¬ ities of the White Spine. It has a long, straight, attractive shape, with a very rich fresh green color. The fruits measure 8 to 9 inches in length. Holds its glossy green color longer than most varieties with which we are familiar. A really delicious slicing variety. The vines are extremely productive. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.
Reuter’s Early Fortune Cucumbers — A Splendid Shipping Variety
Reuter’s Evergreen White Spine — 215— Acknowi-
- — _ £ _ edged to be the finest
dark green or black White Spine Cucumber for the South. Fully grown fruits measure 8 to 9 inches long. The color is rich dark green, which does not fade when the fruits are shipped to distant markets. The flesh is firm, crisp and tender. The vines are vigorous, and bear an abundance of extra fine smooth cucumbers of an intensely green color. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.
Early Fortune _ -No- 216 — One of the very best long distance ship-
— - - - - ping cucumbers. It will hold its rich dark green
color better and remain edible longer than almost any other strain of the White Spine. The fruits average 7Y to 8 inches in length, uniform, symmetrical, and slightly tapering towards each end. The flesh is thick, crisp, and the flavor is delicious. The plants are productive, early and disease-resistant. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.
Reuter’s Everbearing— ^°-. 223TT^n extremely small early
— - 2 variety. If the fruits are kept picked dur¬
ing the growing season it will bear almost indefinitely. It is of little use, except for pickling, but it is so early in maturing that it is used for the first crop pickles.
The fruits are dark green in color, 4 to 5 inches long. Wonderfully prolific. A popular home variety, but not for shipping. Prices: Pkt., 10c, oz., 20c; X lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid.
Insecticides for Cucumbers will be found on page 48.
Culture: Where earliness is important, plant seed in dirt bands (see page 48) set in hot-beds or cold frames, filled with rich, friable soil. When danger of frost is over, the plants are set in the open ground, the boxes being cut away, so the roots are not disturbed. Otherwise, plant in hills, not over 1 inch deep, 4 to 6 feet apart each way, dropping eight to ten seeds in a hill. Thin out to three to four plants to a hill when established. Earlier open ground plantings may be protected with Hotkaps, see page 12. Give frequent but shallow cultivation until the plants make runners. One ounce will plant 50 hills ; 2 to 3 pounds to the acre.
Kirby’s Stay Green — No 229— nius-
_ £ _ £ _ trated in color
described on page 4 of this catalog. Popular with commercial growers in the South, more especially in Florida. Our extra selected stock of this superb, dark green, medium sized, early-market cucumber is unex¬ celled. The name, Kirby's Stay Green, is of a variety or strain produced and sold as such for many years by seed growers and seed dealers, but when sold by us, it is not offered as the product of any other seedsman or grower, but as grown and produced for us by our own grower and sold as our own product.
Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y$ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.25 per lb., 25-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb., 100-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.
Reuter’s Hybrid White Spine Cucumbers
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
RE UTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Cucumbers Should Be In Every Garden
The Vaughan - No. 231 — A truly magnificent extra long cucum-
- — - ber, the finest of the large varieties. Its intense
dark green color, length and well balanced shape easily place it in a distinctive ciass. The attractive fruits are 12 to 16 inches long, and almost spineless. It is thinner, darker in color, and more uniform in shape and size than the Davis Perfect. A fine slicing variety, the flesh is ivory-white and has few seeds. You can have “greenhouse” cucumbers grown outdoors if you plant this “straight pack" variety. Makes a beautiful appearance on the market. Prices: Pkt., 10c: oz., 25c; Y lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Earliest of All — J*?- 224 — Possibly the earliest of the dark White
_ _ _ _ Spine Cucumbers. The fruits are medium in length,
6Y to 7 inches, smooth and very symmetrical; holds its deep green color very well. Fruits grow very even in size and regular in form. Color dark olive green with lighter lines running from the blossom end. The flesh is tender and crisp. The vines are hardy, robust and free from disease. It is also adapted for pickling. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over at 90c per lb.
Perfected Davis Perfect — No- 227~The fiilesrt sele“ion of the
_ _ _ popular Davis Perfect. Every fruit
is shapely and holds its fine cylindrical shape clear to the stem end. The beau¬ tiful fruits are very rich green in color, rather long, average 10 inches or more in length, white spined, quite slender, symmetrical, tapering slightly at both ends. The flesh is solid, crisp, and of superb quality. The seed cavity is small. It retains its attractive dark color for a long time after picking. It is an exceed¬ ingly prolific variety. A popular shipping sort. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1 4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.
The Vaughan Cucumber, 15 Inches Long
Improved Long Green — No-, 217_r a j«e, well known
- - - — - — - market and garden sort. The fruits
are very long, often 12 to 15 inches when mature. They are uniformly slender and of a beautiful dark green color. The flesh is solid and crisp, unequalled for slicing. The large warts or spines are well distributed over the surface instead of being clustered at one end, as in some of the inferior strains of this type. It is extremely prolific, and for hardiness and disease- resistance is one of the best sorts. A splendid all-purpose cucumber. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.60; 5 lbs., $7-50, postpaid.
Reuter’ s Perfected Davis Perfect Cucumber
Evergreen Pickle — No- 225 — An early maturing, very small dark
- 2 - green cucumber, cylindrical, square-ended, and
very popular with growers for small pickles. It is enormously productive, pro¬ ducing freely of attractive fruit that measures 4 to 5 inches in length. The pickling factories in the South are insisting on this Heinz strain for pickling. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y, lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5 00, postpaid.
Japanese Climbing — No 226~A distin“ v«-i-
_ t _ _ ety used for its climbing
qualities to cover a trellis or fence. When in the slicing stage the deep green color is splendid. The fruits grow 9 inches long; the flesh is thick, firm and tender. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
Lemon Cucumber — No 228,—As its
- name indicates, it
is a little similar in appearance to a lemon. It is used for pickling and in salads; the seeds are taken out and it is stuffed with relishes. The round or slightly oval fruits are of a light creamy yellow color, and of a distinctive flavor. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; T4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid.
Small Gherkins — -N°-. 218— Grown ex-
- clusively for pickles.
The fruits are very small, oval and covered with spines. The color is a light green. Fruits about 2 inches long. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb-, 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid.
Reuter’s Selected Shelled Pop Corn For Seed — Golden Queen — n°- 197-Ears are larger than most sorts The
_ — — - - - — . ■ kernels are rich golden yellow in color. It pops
perfectly when properly cured. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 lbs.,
Pop Corn is a very profitable crop, yields well even in unfavorable weather and there is always a good market for it. Plant at the rate of 12 pounds to the acre, in drills 3 feet apart, dropping seed 1^2 feet .—w-
apart in the rows; or plant in hills, using 5 to 8 lbs. per acre. Cultivate the same as field corn.
It matures earlv and can be fed with profit to young stock, especially pigs, calves, etc.
White Rice— N°-. 196~A Pr°lific
- white variety. 1 he ears
are 5 to 6 inches long. The kernels are long, pointed and somewhat resemble rice. Prices:
Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 12c per lb., 40-lb. lots or over, at 10c per lb.
White Rice Pop Corn
$1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 12c per lb., 50-lb. lots or over, at 10c per lb.
Japanese Hulless — 198 ~ A
■ dwarf grow¬
ing variety. The kernels are longer and more slender than the White Rice. Tender and deli¬ cious when popped and free from any hull or shell. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 15c per lb., 50-lb. lots or over, at 12c per lb.
SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Eat Plenty of Tender Roasting Ears
Culture: If planted in rows, make the rows 3 to 4 feet apart, and plant the seed 12 to 16 inches apart in the row* covering 1 inch deep with fine soil firmly pressed down. If planted in hills, make hills 3 to 4 feet apart each way, and plant 4 to 6 kernels to the hill; later thin so as to leave 2 to 3 stalks to the hill . Give frequent and thorough cultivation until the tassels appear. One pound will plant about 200 hills; 14 lbs. (peck) to the acre.
SUGAR VARIETIES
GoldGIl Bantam _ No. 190 — This is an early com with golden yellow
- — - - - grains, very tender and of excellent quality. The
ears are 6 to 7 inches long and eight rows of kernels on a cob. Usually two ears to the stalk. The stalks are 4 to 5 feet high. The flavor is exceptionally rich and delicious. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. or over, at 18c per lb.; 50 lbs. or over, at 15c per lb.
Country Gentleman— No. 189-An especially fine quality corn.
- - - ^ . Ears are from 7 to 8 inches long, cob small,
white and densely covered with long, slender, white grains, without row formation. The stalks are from 6 yi to 7 feet high. It is well adapted for the canner as well as the home gardener. Many consider it the finest and sweetest of all sugar corns for the table. Prices: Pkt., 10c ; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 20c per lb.; 50-lb. lots or over, at 15c per lb.
Stowell’s Evergreen _ No. 188 — The best known sugar corn. The
. — - - - - - - 2 - ears are about 7 to 8 inches long, with sixteen or
more rows of the finest sugary grains. The stalks are about Tj/2 feet high. It is hardy and productive, remaining a long time in condition suitable for cooking. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 18c per lb.; 50-lb. lots or over, at 15c per lb.
Barden’s Wonder Bantam—^0 199~ An sfiy large eared
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ , _ - Bantam Corn. The stalks grow 5
to 6 feet high and have ears 8 to 10 inches long, filled with eight rows of broad, rich, golden yellow kernels. We recommend Wonder Bantam to the market and home gardener, as well as the canner who wants a corn that will produce a large crop of big ears of high quality. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.50, post¬ paid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 18c per lb.; 50-lb. lots or over, at 15c per lb.
SWEET OR FIELD VARIETIES
Extra Early Adams
_No. 191 — Very early and extensively planted for a first early table corn in the South. The stalks are about 4 feet high, with small tassel, very few leaves, and without suckers. The ears are short, 5 to 6 inches long, twelve to fourteen rowed, often nearly as thick as they are long, and are well covered with coarse husks. The kernels are white and smooth. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. Not pre¬ paid, peck (14 lbs.), $1.75; bu. (56 lbs.), $6.00.
Earlv Lar<>e Adams _ No. 192 — An excellent early field and garden
_ _ _ _ — - — - - - variety, maturing about two weeks later than the
above. The ears are 7 to 8 inches long, twelve to fourteen rowed. The stalks are about 6 ft. high. Highly regarded by our local truckers. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (14 lbs.), $1.50; bu. (56 lbs.), $5.00.
Truckers’ Favorite Corn
Stowell’s Evergreen Corn
TrUCkGrs’ Favorite _ No. 193 — A true favorite with the shippers in the
_ _ _ South. Produces the finest roasting ears in 65 to
70 days, depending on weather conditions. The handsome ears are 8 to 10 inches long, fourteen to sixteen rowed, usually two to the stalk; the kernels are white, deep, sweet and exceptionally tender. Can be planted either early or late. Our strictly EASTERN grown stock of this variety is unexcelled. Prices: Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (14 lbs.), $1.25; bu. (56 lbs.), $4.00; 2 bushels or more, $3-75 per bushel.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Reuter’s Re-Selected Eggplant Seed
New Orleans
Market
Eggplant
Culture: One of the most delicious vegetables grown, yet it is not cultivated to the extent it would be if its superior and able qualities were better known. Seed germinates slowly and should be started in hot-beds. The use of ‘‘Dirt Bands” is recommended. See page 48. When plants have two rough leaves transplant 3 to 4 inches apart. When the weather is sufficiently warm, set plants in open ground, allowing 3 feet space between rows, and 2Y feet space between the plants in the row. Hoe frequently, keeping the soil loose and fine. Earlier plantings may be made in open ground if protected by Hotkaps. See page 12. One ounce will produce 1000 plants; Y lb. will sow an acre.
Black Beauty — 238 — The earliest and one of the best of all the large-fruited egg-
. _ _ plants. The spineless fruits are of a rich, glossy, purple-black color,
almost egg-shaped, large, and symmetrical. A desirable sort for the market as the fruit holds its color a long time. The plants are remarkably healthy in their growth. Prices: Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 25c; oz., 40c; Y lb., $1.40; lb. ,$5-00; 5 lbs., $23.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $4.50 per lb.
Reuter’s New Orleans Market — No. 236-A distinct eggplant producec
— — _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ from our own carefully saved stocl
seed. The best long distance shipping variety; very popular in Florida and Louisiana with com¬ mercial truckers. A large, long, oval, dark purple sort, absolutely spineless and of the finest quality. The plants grow large and high, sometimes 5 feet, and bear all fruit entirely off the ground. Resists heat and drouth; vigorous and prolific. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz.,20c;oz.,35c; Jq lb., $1.25;lb.,$4.50; 5 lbs., $21.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $4.00 per lb.
NCW York Purple _ No. 237 — Produces fruits in great quantities, plants averaging
— .... — _ from four to six large, oval, spineless fruits of a splendid dark
purple color. A favorite market variety, because of its earliness and the fine quality of its fruit. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 20c; oz., 35c; Y lb., $1.25; lb., $4-50; 5 lbs., $21.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $4.00 per lb.
Florida TTitSli Rush _ No. 239 — A wonderful shipping variety- and a good keeper.
_ _ _ _ Of strong, upright growth, holding its fruit well above the
ground. The fruits are similar in form and size to the New York Purple, though not so dark in color, and more club-shaped. Prices: Pkt., 10c; Y oz-> 20c; oz., 30c; Y lb., $1.00; lb., $3-50; 5 lbs., $16.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $3-00 per lb.
CHERVIL — No- 173 — Resembles Parsley, but considered superior to it in flavor. The
. young leaves are used in soups and for flavoring and garnishing meats and
vegetables. When plants are 2 inches high, transplant or thin to about 1 foot apart. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
ENDIVES FOR SALADS AND GREENS
Culture: Sow in rows, 18 inches apart, covering the seed firmly with Y inch of soil. When plants are of sufficient size, thin to 10 to 12 inches apart in the row. When nearly fully grown, gather the outer leaves to¬ gether in conical form and tie the tips together in order to blanch the heart of the plant. One ounce will sow 150 feet of row; 3 to 4 lbs. will plant an acre.
Large Green Curled — No 1 h f
- — - - - - - most hardy and
vigorous sort; leaves bright, deep green with outer mid¬ ribs usually showing traces of rose. The flavor is refined to a degree. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not pre¬ paid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 70c per lb.
Early White Vienna Kohlrabi
KOHLRABI— A DELICIOUS VEGETABLE
Culture: Sow in rows 18 inches apart, and when well established thin to 6 inches apart in the row. One ounce will so%v 200 feet of row; 3 to 4 lbs. will plant an acre.
Earliest White Vienna — No. 306 — Extremely early with dis-
- - tinctly small tops, but of sufficient
size for easy bunching. The bulbs are of medium size, very light green or nearly white; of best quality for table if used when 2 to 1Y inches in diameter. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.
Broad Leaved Batavian — 2?- 250— Also known as Escaroiie.
- - - - - - Ihe leaves are of upright growth,
broad, more or less twisted and waved, bright deep green, with a nearly white midrib. The inner leaves form a fair head which blanches a creamy white. Frequently served as Spinach, when its flavor and health-giving properties render it of high value. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y lb-, 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 70c per lb.
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Reuter’s Black Beauty Eggplants
SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
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Cantaloupes for Breakfast or Dessert
Gold Lined Rocky Ford
Culture: A rich soil produces the best melons. Sow in open ground when all danger of frost is past, in hills about 4 to 6 feet apart. Put eight to ten seeds in a hill, covering with X to 1 inch of fine soil. When plants have produced their rough leaves, thin to four plants in a hill. Give frequent but shallow cultiva¬ tion. Earlier plantings may be accomplished by the use of Hotkaps. See page 12 of this catalog. One ounce will plant 50 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. will sow an acre.
FOUR GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES
Fxtr£i Early Hackensack _ No. 121 — One of the most popular of the extra early green
- - - - - fleshed varieties. The fruits are medium to large in size,
nearly round or somewhat flattened, evenly and deeply ribbed and with very coarse netting. The skin is green, slightly tinged with yellow as the fruits mature. The flesh is also green, a little coarse, but juicy and sweet. Prices: Pkt., 10c, oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5-00, postpaid.
Eden Gem _ No. 109 — A type of green fleshed Rocky Ford that is a money maker for the trucker
— — — — — and a very satisfactory sort for the home garden. The shape is round, very uniform in size; the netting is very heavy, completely covering the melon. The flesh is very thick, tinted yellow at center, and of delicious flavor. The vines are rust-resistant, producing an enormous crop of very uniform fruits. The firm flesh and heavy netting permit its being shipped long distance. We offer an exceptionally fine stock of this early sort. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; X lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb., 25-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.
SALMON OR ORANGE FLESHED VARIETIES
Hcila’c Rast _ No. 103— A remarkable very early, profitable shipping melon
ndlC & from the Imperial Valley in California. Melons are oval in
shape, with heavy netting and ribs hardly apparent. The flesh is exceptionally thick and firm, of fine flavor, a deep salmon color, with very small seed cavity. It is ten days earlier in maturing than other shipping types of the Rocky Ford. Size, 8x43-2 inches; weight, 2X lbs. Our seed is saved only from selected melons from fields that are carefully rogued. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over at 90c per lb.
Rontor’cnrcjiidpFlpull _ No. 105— Illustrated and described on page 5
Keuter surangeTiesn of thig catalog The Iast word in canta.
loupes for the fancy trade. Shows outstanding merit as an early market melon. It runs standards to jumbo sizes, and quite uniform in size, shape and color. Color o flesh is deep, rich red-orange tint, and the seed cavity is the smallest of any canta¬ loupe grown. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, post¬ paid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
rallnrk _ No. 119— Identical with the Eden Gem, except the flesh
_ is salmon tinted, instead of green. The nearly round
lits are extremely uniform, heavily netted, with no trace of ribs. It is fairly early, le seed cavity is small, and the rich, thick salmon flesh is of excellent flavor. Being splendid shipper and highly rust-resistant, it is a leading favorite with market owers. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; X lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid, at prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb., 25-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.
Texas Cannon
Ball - No‘ N4— A per-
1 fectly round, green fleshed melon, a little larger than our Rocky Ford. It is completely covered with netting and has no trace of ribs. It is early and its most remarkable feature is the thickness of the flesh, which is not excelled by any other kind. Size 5%x6 in. weight, 3/4 lbs. Prices:
; oz., 15c; X lb-, ,$1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, postpaid.
Gold Lined Rocky Ford-?°:„
is well adapted for planting in the South either for market or home use. This melon has a gold lining next to its small seed cavity, making it unusually attractive when cut. It is medium early in maturing.
The flesh is very thick, sweet, spicy, while the shape is nearly round with a com¬ plete covering of netting and no ribs. The vigorous vines produce plenty of uniform fruits of the finest flavor.
Size 53^x5 inches. Weight,
2}4 lbs. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; X lb., 50c; lb.,
$1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, post¬ paid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.,
25-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOOTH
REUTER SEED CO., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Luscious Melons from Your Own Vines
Hearts of Gold — No- 104 — This is an orange fleshed variety of medium size, ideal as a shipping melon, and a desir¬ able mid-season sort for the home garden. The fruits are nearly round, with tendency to heart-shape, distinctly ribbed and covered with a fine gray netting. The flesh is tender ana thick, of excellent flavor, being very sweet and delicious. The vines are productive and blight-resisting. It is about 25 per cent larger than the standard Rocky Ford types. Size, 6x5 inches; weight, 2 lbs. Customers can be assured of the purity of our strain, all of which has been saved from hand-cut selected fruits. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb., 25-lb. lots or over, at 90c per lb.
Burrell’s Gern _ Ho. HO — One of the best yellow fleshed melons.
- The fruits are of medium size, distinctly ribbed and
beautifully, netted. The flesh is firm, fine grained and of highest flavor. The color is rich, deep orange yellow. The flesh extends to the rind and retains its color and quality quite to the outer shell which, though thin, is very hard and firm. The vines are vigorous and productive. Size, 6^x5 inches; weight 3 lbs. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid.
Hale’s Best or “H. B.” Cantaloupes
Banana Cantaloupe-^-
when mature. The pink flesh is really delicious. Its banana-like flavor and shape make it a splendid home garden sort. The melons grow 14 inches long and 4 inches in diameter; stands summer sun as no other cataloupe and will continue to bear until late in the season. It is very vigorous and productive. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 34 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
THREE LATER VARIETIES
HorSPV Rail _ No. 128 — The result of a cross between the Texas Cannon
_ * Ball and the Honey Dew Casaba Melon. Averages a little
larger in size than the Rocky Ford. Shape is round as a ball, slightly netted, and has a very thick wall of very delicious green meat clear to the rind. Very small seed cavity, high sugar content and delicious flavor. Rind hard and tough, splendid shipper. Color of rind greenish white until fully ripe, when they turn to a light yellow. Matures a week later than the Rocky Fords, and continues to bear after other cantaloupes are gone.
They are in best condition to pull for home use and to ship to nearby markets when they turn a light yellow color. Size, 634x6p2 inches weight 3p2 lbs. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid.
HoiieV Dew _ No. 115 — The fruits are of medium
- — . size, round or slightly oval. The
skin is smooth wfirh an occasional net and when fruits are ripe is creamy yellow in color. The flesh is light emerald green, fine grained and of very sweet, sugary flavor. Rind is thin, but very firm, and the fruits stand shipping remark¬ ably well. If picked shortly before fully mature the fruits will keep for several weeks.
Matures about two weeks later than the Rocky Fords. Easy to grow. Size 10x8 inches, weight 6 to 8 lbs. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz.,
20c; yi lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 5 lbs.,
$8.75, postpaid.
New Orleans Market— N0; 1137^An ,old fashioned large musk-
— — ■ melon of Creole origin largely cultivated by our local market gardeners, more especially for local market consumption. The flesh is greenish-yellow, well ribbed, of excellent quality and a good keeper. Melons often weigh 12 to 15 lbs. each. Highly prized by those seeking a large, heavy netted, well ribbed muskmelon of good eating qualities. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 34 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., $8.75, postpaid.
R0U|;0j*’g Wonder — -No. 127 — Rapidly becoming one of our most -- popular melons. A salmon-fleshed melon
approaching perfection in size and its eating qualities are unsurpassed. There is a total absence of coarse, stringy flesh that is usually associated with large melons. It is a big, almost round melon, usually heavily netted. Average weight, 4 to 6 pounds, but it is not uncommon to pick many weighing 10 to 12 pounds. Not a shipping variety, but highly recommended for the home garden. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 34 lb-. 50c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
Golden Honey
1 )0W - Ho. 126 — Same qual-
- ities as the Honey
Dew described above, except the flesh is golden yellow instead of green. The fruits are a little more oblong than round, and the best specimens are quite heavily netted. Ships well and keeps well. It is of a distinct honey-like flavor, more luscious and juicy than other melons. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs. ,$11.25, postpaid.
Reuter’ s Wonder Cantaloupe — Sweet as Honey and of Large Size
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SPRING 19 2 9
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Reuter’s Watermelon Seed
Our watermelon seed is grown for us from our own stock seed, originally obtained from the most expert propagators and by painstaking care kept in a pure and undefiled state — true-to-type and character. The seed is planted, grown, rogued and harvested according to our own specifications and Mr. Reuter visits and inspects every field of watermelons that produces our seed supply. No seed concern in America can supply you with better melon seed and few, indeed, can equal our stock.
Culture — Prepare hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, by thoroughly working into the soil an abundance of well rotted manure. When the ground is warm, plant six to eight seeds to the hill, covering 1 inch. When plants form first leaves, thin to three plants to the hill. One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. to the acre. Earlier plantings can be accomplished bv protecting with Hotkaps. See page 12.
Reuter’s Blue Banner Watermelon
No. 621 _ A most remarkable new watermelon. We introduced this
- melon to our customers after years of severe testing, and it has
received a most enthusiastic reception. We have received many letters this season telling us of the great satisfaction it has gi\en. It is early and large and one of the very best all-round melons. Normal fields will produce melons averaging 40 to 50 pounds each. It is a most delicious eating melon, with rich, sugarv flavor, free from any acid taste after eating. The flesh is fine grained and blood-red in color without a trace of fibre, fairly melting in the mouth. Melons are large and uniform in size, cylindrical in shape, with a tough rind about 1/l
inch thick. The vines are vigorous and enormously productive. Truly, a most wonderful all-purpose melon.
For the grower who must have a long distance shipping variety, or the farmer who grows for local markets, but must haul his crop long distances, Reuter's Blue Banner will fit their needs admirably. The originator hauled some twenty truck loads a distance of 21 miles to market over some very rough, rocky roads, without breaking a single melon. Its most attractive outside appearance, being a dark, almost solid bluish-green in color, with its exceptional flavor, makes it equally desirable for home growing, local marketing or shipping to distant points. The picture to the left is reproduced from a photograph of a run-of-field
melon grown this past season on our seed grower's farm. We unhesitatingly urge our melon-loving customers to try this splendid watermelon. If you grow melons for marketing and shipping, and are partial to the variety you now produce, test out a small patch of our Blue Banner and see for yourself just how good it really is and how it com¬ pares with those you are accustomed to grow. As a home melon, where the melon patch is grown for the delight and pleasure of the family, the Blue Banner will prove a unanimous choice. All watermelons are good but some are better than others, and the Blue Banner is the sort that is so good that people when eating it will likely inquire what variety it is. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; yi lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., $8.75, postpaid. Nor prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.50 per lb.
Reuter’s Stone Mountain Watermelon
No. 619 _ This me^on is becoming more popular throughout the
- South and our pure-bred seed is in big demand. It is
very sweet, grows very large and is almost round or square-shaped. The picture shown at the lower right-hand corner of this page is an ideal representative fruit of this variety. It is a rich, dark green in color, has a medium rind, and the flesh is an attractive deep red. Good, rich melon soil will produce crops averaging 40 to 80 pounds to the melon and the weight, shape, and general attractiveness of the melons will induce highly profitable prices in all markets where round melons are preferred. It should be planted for home and nearbv market use and I would caution com¬ mercial growers to go slowly and test out thoroughly its shipping qualities before planting heavily for that purpose. The Stone Mountain is a very prolific, a splendid drouth resister and will produce a good profitable crop of late melons at a time when melons are frequently scarce. Seed supply limited.
Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; J-4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., $9.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.75 per lb.
A Round Melon That Grows Large and Sells Readily
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 1 9 2 9
I
Reuter's Wondermelon
What Melon Growers Think of the W o nd e r m e 1 o n ^Ir J M Hog/0* a
_ _ _ _ _ _ Kentucky producer,
writes: “Your Wondermelon is certainly a wonder. I have been raising watermelons for the market over forty years and think the Wondermelon the best I ever raised. I planted pound of seed and sold $250 worth of melons." Mr. D. E. Denley, a Mississippi melon grower, tells us: “Your Wondermelon is the best water¬ melon grown. My patch was fine, melons weighing 60 pounds each." Mr. Andrew J. Gregory, another good Mississippi customer, writes us: “I planted 2J-2 acres in your Wondermelon and there was not a mixed one in the patch."
Me FINEST WATERMELON EVER INTRODUCED
1
“Where the Watermelon Hearts Are Red” —
Under this title, a special writer in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, wrote: "Perry County (Mississippi) along with the adjoining counties, produces what are said to be the best watermelons in the state. When a farmer takes a car to the markets the first question asked is: 'What are the size and variety of your melons?’ When he gives the ready answer, 'The Wonder, average weight 30 pounds, maximum weight 69 pounds,’ the prospective buyer's face brightens and he soon possesses the most tempting fruits known to man, paying a minimum price of 25c or perhaps the maximum of one dollar each. Why is the Wonder demanded? Any Perry County melon producer will answer, ‘It cuts better.’ By that he means the heart will be perfect, red to the core. It has eclipsed the famous Tom Watson variety, as well as leaving the Florida Favorite far behind."
Wondermelon _ -N°- 607 — The pictures shown on this page, together
_ _ _ _ _ with the one on page 5 in actual colors, should con¬ vince you of the superioritv of Reuter's Wondermelon over any other variety. These illustrations are made from photographs sent direct from our grower and the one at the bottom of this page shows a portion of one field from which our seed was obtained. It possesses a flavor that is not approached by any other variety; so much so that people will come back to retailers and ask for it by name. Its rind is thin, but tough, and it will stand safe shipment for reasonable distances. Its flesh is a rich red and full of flavor right up to the rind, without any hollow. The seeds are large and white and relatively few to the melon. It is large and long, resembling the Tom Watson, but thicker. The color is dark, solid green, a most attractive article. Anyone who plants watermelons, for any purpose, should plant Reuter's Wondermelon.
Prices for Reuter's Original Wondermelon seed — Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Ft lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at$1.25 per lb.
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REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
No. 617— $1,000 Net from Two Acres
-That’s what our Schochler Melon produced for one of our good Tennessee customers. But let’s
let Mr. L. W. Moser tell his own story: “Just a few words of praise in regard to your wonderful Schochler Melon. We had two acres planted in this variety and they netted us $1,000.00. They averaged from 40 to 99 pounds apiece and every one thought them so sweet and good. We took 30 to market which weighed one ton ana another load of 43 weighed 2700 pounds. People come from far away to see them and, of course, always bought them from me." Mr. Lee Trousdale, an Alabama melon grower, writes: “The Schochler Watermelon I got from you produced fine and was the best red, juicy meat I ever tasted. Weighed one that scaled 83 pounds." Mr. E. B. Chapman, another good Alabama Customer of ours, wrote us: “I sold 30 melons from my field at $1.00 each one single morning before breakfast and not one melon weighed less than 50 pounds.” Another gratified customer, Mr. D. P. Hurr, of Texas, tells us: “There is no disappointment when you plant Reuter’s seed. Last year I raised Watermelons that weighed 75 pounds from your Schochler Seed." These expressions are typical of the satisfaction that is expressed to us, by letter and by word of mouth, by commercial and market growers in every melon growing section of the South, of the behavior of our Schochler Watermelon.
Grows Extra, Large Fine Flavor and,
BRINGS TOP PRICE
This melon was bred and perfected by J. Palmer Schochler, of Rusk, Texas, a commercial melon grower of long experience. It is a long, thick melon as is plainly shown in the picture below. It has a relatively thin rind, yet it is ex¬ tremely tough and will stand long shipment and ordinary handling. Its size is its
great feature, carload after carload averaging 46 to 48 pounds and market trucks averaging 70 to 85 pounds to the melon, according to advices reaching us from growing and shipping points. Its meat is a dark red, fine grained, with no white parts, and its flavor wins everyone upon first taste. The melon is a rich dark green, with a faint, practically invisible stripe. It is not strictly a prolific melon, as the word is usually used, for it produces only about four melons to the vine, but the total production in pounds from a single vine, because of the uniformly immense size of the melons, more than makes up for this lack. It is a remarkable drouth resister and will always produce a second crop of melons from the same hills, averaging 25 to 35 pounds each. If you have but a small melon patch for home use, raise a few Schochlers and have your neighbors marvel at their immense size. Com¬ mercial and market melon growers will find this variety highly profitable for its extra size will invari¬ ably bring a premium price and consequent high profits. Turn to page four of this catalog and see another picture of the Schochler in actual colors.
Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; yi lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots oi over, at $1.25 per lb.
Reuter's Florabama Watermelon
Reuter’s Florabama Watermelon — No 6^° ~ A
_ cross between
the Alabama Sweet and Florida Favor¬ ite, patiently bred and developed by Mr. R. C. Govett, Seguin, Texas. It is one of the best shaped and one of the earliest large melons grown. The rind is thick making it a sturdy shipper and sun resister. It is a shy seeder, grows large, many weighing 60 to 80 pounds, ana has an excellent flavor. It brings a premium in many markets where it is well known and hundreds of cars are annually shipped from Texas, where it originated. It is not a new melon to the melon growers of the southwest, for it enjoyed a local reputation for years. We believe we are doing the commer¬ cial melon growers of the entire South a service in making possible the wide distribution of the seed of so desirable a melon. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7 00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.25 per lb.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Grow Watermelons for Home and Market
Tom Watson Watermelon
Florida Favorite _ -N°- 612 — An extra early melon, oblong in shape
■ . 1 — " - and grows to a fair size. Rind is light green
with irregular stripes of dark green. The rind is thin but firm. The flesh is very bright, deep red, very sweet and tender. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.
Halbert Honey — No- 61°— An unusually
— — 1 — — — — — — — sweet watermelon. The
fruits are attractive in appearance and uniform in shape. They are long, measuring 18 to 20 inches in length, and from 6 to 8 inches in diameter. The ends are blunt, and there is no sign whatever of neck. The average weight is 30 to 35 lbs. each. The flesh is crimson, extending within less than Y inch of the rind. In quality it is simply wonderful, and of a rich fruity flavor, peculiar to itself. Devoid of all fibrous substances, the sweet flesh fairly melts away in the mouth like as much honey. The hardy vines are very prolific. Medium early. Recommended for the home garden because the thin rind does not stand long-distance shipping. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c;
Yu lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5-00, postpaid. Not i - _ 1 _
prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 75c per lb.
Thurmond Gray — No- 616—A IonS> thick, excellent shipping
_ _ _ — melon, maturing about the same time as the
Tom Watson. The rind is of a rich greenish-gray color, which makes it hard to sunburn. The flesh is solid, bright red, sweet, and of fine quality. Wilt- resistant and prolific. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 75c per lb.
Kleckley Sweet — -No- 613~ A very at-
- - - tractive melon with
oblong fruits, 18 to 20 inches in length by 10 to 12 inches in diameter. The skin is rich glossy dark green, and the rind is unusually thin with the flesh ripening close to it. The color of the flesh is a beauti¬ ful bright scarlet, of most luscious sweetness and rich flavor. The vines are productive. A desirable melon for home use and near-by markets, but rather tender to ship. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y, lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5-00, postpaid.
Tom Watson — No- 601— The most PoPu-
- — ■ — - lar of all shipping varieties.
The fruits are large and long in shape, measuring 18 to 24 inches long, by 10 to 12 inches in diameter. The melons will weigh 35 to 50 lbs. each. The dark green rind is tough and fairly thin. The flesh is rich red, sweet and tender. Our stock always cuts red. The vines are vigorous and prolific. Our extra selected seed is extensively planted by large commercial growers and shippers. No seeds are saved from melons weighing less than 25 pounds. Every melon with the slightest defect, whether it be off-color, unripe heart, is cast aside and only the choicest hand selected seed is permitted in our stock. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y, lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5-00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 75c per lb.
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Thurmond Gray Watermelon
Halbert Honey Watermelon
Georgia Rattlesnake — f°- 6o6— one of the largest and best
_ _ _ known watermelons cultivated in the
South. The fruits are very long, of a light green color, distinctly blotched and striped with a darker shade. The flesh is bright scarlet, fairly tender and sweet. A second early variety suitable for both shipping and home use. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3 75, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.
Irish Gray _ No. 609 — A very popular ship-
~ ~ ping variety, and also desirable for home garden. The fruits are long oval in shape, and of a light yellowish gray color. The rind is exceptionally hard and firm. The flesh is bright red, sweet, firm, but free from any hard centers and stringi¬ ness. A very desirable variety for those who prefer a long, light colored shipping melon. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5-00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 75c per lb.
Ice Cream -Yellow Fleshed —
No. 611 — A medium sized melon with golden yellow flesh that is crisp, sweet, tender. The rind is light green, grows oblong in shape. The rind is thin but hard. A popular melon for the home garden. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
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SPRING 1 9 2 *
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Lettuce — The Most Popular Salad Crop
Culture: For general crop, sow in rows 18 inches aparc and thin the young plants to 10 to 12 apart in the row. If for cutting and not for heads, they may be left much closer. Constant cultivation is necessary. One ounce will sow 150 feet of row; 3 pounds will plant an acre.
Reuter’s Mammoth Big Boston — No. 319-Our improved strain of this Pop-
_ ular lettuce is tar superior to anything on the
market. Heads are extra large and compact, finely shaped, globular, medium light green, with a tinge of brown on margins of outer leaves. It is very early, hardy, and stands shipping well. The are broad, comparatively smooth, but wavy at edge; thin, very hard and crisp. The head itself is firm, brittle, buttery, and the interior quite a golden yellow. It heads up well under cold weather condi¬ tions, and is largely grown in the South for market and home use. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.00 per lb.
New York or Los Angeles Market — 0 • ?18~^.Is° ca*led Won'
_ _ _ _ _ derful. This is the variety
so largely grown in California and other western states and shipped to eastern markets under the trade name of Iceberg. Forms perfect heads of enormous size, which resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring from 12 to 15 inches across, frequently weighing 2 to 3 pounds each. The outer leaves tightly overlap, and are an attractive deep green in color; broad, frilled at edges, while the heart blanches up beautifully. The quality is superb, being extra crisp, sweet and tender and entirely free from any bitter taste. This splendid lettuce must not be confused with "Iceberg'’ offered on this page, the outer leaves of which are tinged with brown. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.75 per lb.
Iceberg _ No. 322 — A large, late, crisp, cabbage-heading variety. The heads are
_ - very firm, hard and well blanched. The leaves are unusually broad and
quite blistered and crumpled, borders finelv frilled. The color is medium green, with faint brown tracing on the border. Forms hard, white, tender heads even during warm weather. Too brittle to be a good shipper. Commonly confused with the New York, but is distinct, being much lighter in color. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1.75 per lb.
Grand Rapids _ No. 324 — A loose leaf type. Best for forcing. The plant is
— _ _ _ _ _ _ upright and forms a loose cluster of large, thin, bright green
leaves, savoved, finely crimped at edges. Very attractive for garnishing. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid.
White Paris Cos — or Romaine Lettuce — crisp tender and sweet
Paris COS _ No. — The best ^nown and most dependable
— — — — - - — — of the Romaine or Celery Lettuce type. It is
medium large, strictly self-closing, makes a well-blanched, firm, loaf-shaped head, of superior quality. The leaves are oval in form and smooth. Color medium green. Delicious when served with French dressing. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $1 .00 per lb.
Reuter's Mammoth Big Boston Lettuce
Chicken Lettuce _ No. 323 — Here is a genuine lettuce which will
- yield as much or more chicken or rabbit feed as
any "greens” plant. When once cut it starts to grow again. The leaves can be pulled off each stem like kale. Chicken lettuce does not make a head, but sends up stalks 3 to 4 feet high, just loaded with leaves. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid.
New York or Los Angeles ( Wonderful ) Lettuce
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans
SPRING 19 2 9
Sow Mustard for Healthful “Greens”
Fordhook Fancy Mustard
The large green leaves of mustard are used as a salad or cut and boiled like spinach or turnip tops, forming a most palatable and healthful type of "greens."
Culture: Sow frequently throughout the year in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, covering inch deep. Water freely. Thin to 4 inches in the row. Give clean cultivation, keeping free from grass and weeds. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 2 to 3 lbs. will plant an acre.
No. 344 — The plants are of vigorous growth and have beautiful dark green leaves which curve outward like a fine ostrich plume. It is a handsome variety, of strong growth, yielding large quantities of greens. The plants stand a long time before bolting to seed. The flavor is mild and the leaves are excellent for garnishing and salads. It is a favorite with the shippers in South Texas. Does well even during hot weather. Cooked and served like spinach, the flavor is inviting, while the plant possesses healthful tonic properties. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y\ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3-00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
Fordhook Fancy
Reuter’s Florida Broad Leaf Mustard
No. 342 — An excellent sort with large, light green, plain or comparatively smooth leaves. The plant is of quick growth, fairly upright when young, becoming somewhat spreading at maturity. The succulent leaves are tender, mild, and free from bitter taste. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb. ; 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
White English — 345 — t h e
_ 2 _ leaves are com¬ paratively small and smooth, deeply cut or divided, and of medium dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid growth and soon bolts to seed. The leaves, when young, are mild and tender. The seeds are also used in pickling for family use, and the seed when ground up compose what is known as "mus¬ tard" in the stores. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y \ lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3 00, postpaid.
No. 331 — The largest variety. Stem short, 6 to 8 inches long, but very thick, often 3 inches in diameter. Leaves dark green. A hardy variety. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; l/^ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
FlrvriHa Rrrittd T Ptif _ -N°- 343— Plants are rather tall and up-
Tionaa uroaa ueai right growing> and produce conslderabie
more leaf growth than other varieties. The leaves are large, broad, compar¬ atively smooth, and have broad, distinct midribs. When cooked the leaves are of excellent quality. This variety is quite distinct in that ic stays in condition without bolting to seed considerably longer than most other sorts, which makes it an ideal sort for soring planting in the South. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; i’; lb., 25c; lb., 75c ; 5 lbs., $3-00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.
Chinese Broad Leaved —
Southern Giant Curled - No 341— Plants are vigorous and
- — - - hardy, of upright, spreading
growth. The leaves are large, light green, tinged with yellow, much crumpled and frilled at edges. Highly esteemed in the South for market and home garden, because of its vigorous growth, ha.rdiness and good quality. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 3-4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb., 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.; 100-lb. lots or over, at 30c
LEEKS
Culture : Sow in rows 18 inches apart and yi inch deep. Cover firmly. Thin plants to 6 inches apart in the row and draw the earth about them when cultivating. If one desires very white and tender leeks transplant wrhen about 6 inches high, setting 4 inches apart in trenches about 2 feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 4 lbs. will plant an acre.
London Flag - No: 33ChCA very fine,
- — early productive vari¬ ety, being a strong, quick grower and of mild flavor. The stems are 2 inches in diameter and blanch 10 inches from the root. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
Monstrous Carentan —
PARSNIP
The value of the Parsnip as a culinary vegetable is well known but it is not gener¬ ally appreciated at its full value for stock feeding, especially for milk cows. Excellent for table use, prepared like turnips or carrots.
Culture: Sow seed in rows which are feet apart, covering firmly with about )/2 inch of fine soil; when plants well up thin to 6 inches apart in the row. Parsnip seed germinates slowly. One ounce will sow 150 feet of row; 3 to 5 lbs. will plant an acre.
TTr»11r»w frown _ No. 392 — The roots are long' "ith sniooth white skin>
_ t _ uniform in shape, tender and of best quality. Prices:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; } ■ lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid.
How to Make Your Garden Grow
To have early, succulent vegetables, used pure-bred seed and VIGORO. \ egetabies are heavy feeders and must be fed the right plant-food. VIGORO contains all of the plant-food elements needed for maximum development. Clean, odorless, and easy to apply. Complete directions in every bag. Prices: 100 lbs., $5 00; 50 lbs., $3 00; 25 lbs., $1.75; 5 lbs., 50c, f. o. b. New Orleans.
Chinese Broad Leaved Mustard
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Reuter’s Southern Grown Okra Seed
White Velvet Okra —
Culture: After danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and in good condi¬ tion, plant in rows 3 to 4 feet apart, covering with 1 inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. Thin out to 12 to 18 inches apart in the row. Cultivate and keep free from weeds. The pods are in best condition when from 1 to 3 inches long. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 8 to 10 lbs. will plant an acre.
FrdlCll JMsrket _ No. 352 — The most popular variety in Louisiana. This
- - - - sort is used exclusively in the famous “Creole gumbo”
served in the leading restaurants in New Orleans. The pods are light green, medium size, nearly round in shape and smooth. Starts to bear when plant is very small and produces throughout the season. The pods are free from ribs, tender and remain so for a long time. Highly recommended for table and shipping.
Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
Dwarf Green Prolific - ^o. 355_ °ne of the earliest and most
- - - dwarf growing sorts. The plants are
from V/2 to 3 feet in height, and set pods very close to the ground and very thick on the stalk. We have seen from 30 to 40 pods growing on stalks 3 feet high. The pods are green, tender, long, fluted or corrugated, and of good qual¬ ity. A good shipper and fine for canning and home use. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3,00, postpaid. Not prepaid,
10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
Tall Green Prolific — No. 356 — An early, fairly tall
- - - „ - — growing variety, lhe plants
grow 8 to 9 feet in height. They begin setting pods at the ground and continue setting them closely to the top. The pods are short, tender, deep green, slightly ribbed and of good quality. One of the most profitable shipping sorts and keeps well. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 3d lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid,
10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb., 25-lb. lots or over, at 40cper lb.
354 — early
Perkins Mammoth Long Pod —
A Good Sort to Plant in the Home Garden
and productive. Extensively planted in the South for market and home use. The pods are produced in great abundance, starting vithin 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the stalks, and the whole plant is covered with them to a height of.6 to 7 feet. Pods are very slender and do not harden up as is usually the case with some other sorts. They are intensely green in color, of unusual length, frequently 9 to 10 inches long, but at their best for table when 4 to 5 inches. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
Perkins’ Mammoth Long-Podded Okra
Whit6 Velvet _ No. 353 — A strong growing variety, often reaching a
height of 334 feet, early maturing and very productive.
The pods are nearly white in color, long, smooth and tender; also free from ridges. Very popular in the South for home and local market gardeners. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
PARSLEY FOR GARNISHING AND FLAVORING
Hamburg or Rooted Parsley
roots of this variety resemble a small, thick parsnip in shape and color, and are extensively used for flavor¬ ing soups and stews. The foliage is practically the same as Plain Parsely. A leading sort with shippers in the South, more especially for the large eastern markets. Prices: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 70c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 60c per lb.
Culture: The seed is slow to germinate. Sow in rows 12 inches apart, cover with 34 inch of fine soil, pressing it down firmly. When plants are well up, thin 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. One ounce will sow 150 feet of row; 5 to 6 pounds will plant an acre.
Plain Leaved - No. 382 — The leaves are flat, deeply cut, but not curled and very dark green
- in color. Withstands heat better than the curled sorts. Very desirable for
flavoring soups and stews and for drying. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3-00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb. ; 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
Champion Moss Curled - No- 384TA, beautiful compact growing sort; leaves are
- i - . - uniform dark green color, very finely cut and so closely
curled as to resemble bunches of moss. Excellent for garnishing and flavoring, and a handsome decorative plant. One of the most popular for market and garden. When the plants are about 3 inches high cut off all the leaves; the plant will then start a new growth of leaves which will be brighter and bet¬ ter curled and later, if these turn dull or brown they can be cut in the same way; every cutting will result in improvement. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, post¬ paid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb. 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
Double Curled — ^° , 381~ , A stan_
_ _ _ dard dwarl growing
variety with deeply cut and finely crimped vivid green leaves. More tall growing than the Cham¬ pion and easier to bunch. The leaves can be cut in the same manner as described for the Cham¬ pion. Prices: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb. , 25c; lb.,
75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 50c per lb.; 25-lb. lots or over, at 40c per lb.
Hamburg or Rooted — £o. 383—
The edible
Champion Moss Curled Parsley
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Reuter's Onion Seed and Onion Sets
Culture: Sow in rich soil, in rows 12 ro 15 inches apart, covering X inch deep. When the plants are well up, cultivate and keep from weeds. The young plants may be thinned out 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. The finest onions in the South are produced by sowing the seed in seed beds during October and transplanting seedlings to the open field. One ounce will plant 100 feet of row; 3 to 4 lbs. to the acre.
Yellow Bermuda _ No. 365 — Sometimes called White Bermuda, although it is a
- light vellow or straw colored onion. This sort has largely helped to make Texas an important onion producing state. It is a flat, very mild flavored variety of high quality. We offer true Tenerifee Grown Seed only. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Crystal Wax— N?; 366 — The most attractive onion in the world. It is absolutely pure
- - - white and crystalline, extremely mild, sweet flavor. The true type is
clear white, very flat, medium large and very early. The skin is thin and the flesh white and waxy. A beautiful sort for market or home garden. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 20; oz. ,35c; X lb., $1.00; lb., $3-75; 5 lbs., $17-50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $3.25 per lb.
R&d Bermuda _ No. 367 — A flat, pale red, very early and productive Bermuda type.
_ It is of medium size, with coarse mild, sweet flesh. Prices: Pkt.,
10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Prizetaker _ No. 364 — Our true American stock can be successfully grown in all parts
of the central south from both spring and fall sowings. Uniform in shape; of immense size, often measuring from 12 to 16 inches in circumference. The bulbs are globe- shaped and of a light straw yellow color. The skin is very thin and glossy. The flesh is white, mild and sweet. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Riverside Sweet Spanish - No. 373-Grows larger than the Prizetaker and
, ■ , — ■ - - - ™ - - does not produce stiff-necks usual in the Spanish
types. Specimens attain enormous size, 4 to 4l/4 lbs. Prices: Pkt., 10c; }4 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3-50; 5 lbs., $16.25, postpaid.
Reuter’ s Prizetaker Onion
Red Wethersfield — No- 369 — The bulbs are large and flatted, yet ______ quite thick. The skin is a deep purplish red.
Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid.
Yellow Globe Danvers — n°. 370— The color is a bright
clear yellow and the flesh is white. A fairly good keeper. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid.
Australian Brown _ No. 368 — A good keeper and suitable for early
_ _ _ _ _ _ spring planting. It is medium-sized, semi¬ globe shaped. The skin is very thick and chestnut brown in color. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid.
Red Creole — No. 371 — Originated in Louisiana and largely cultivated _________ here because of its productivity and good keeping qual¬ ities. Produces large, solid, semi-globe onions of a reddish color. Flavor rather strong. A valuable onion for storing. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 15c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at $2.00 per lb.
Silver Skin — N°- 372 — White Portugal. A large, white onion of mild
- and pleasant flavor; hard and fine grained. Largely used
as a pickier and for bunching. Prices: Pkt., 10c; X oz., 20c; oz., 30c; X lb., 90c; lb., $3.00; 5 lbs., $13.75, postpaid.
ONION SETS _ Planted mostly for early onions to pull green. Many
- people prefer the small, tender young green onions
for eating raw. Plant sets 3 inches apart in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. 1 pound of sets will plant 50 feet of row; 8 to 10 bushels will plant an acre.
BrOWIl Onion Sots - -These small selected onion sets will produce
- long keeping onions. Prices: lb., 35c; 3 lbs.,
90c, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck (8 lbs.), $1.25; bu. (32 lbs.), $4.50.
Red Onion Sets - Very bardy, fairly good keepers. Prices: Lb.,
- - 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck
(8 lbs.), $1.25; bu. (32 lbs.), $4.00.
YellOW Onion Sets - Makes medium sized, globe-shaped yellow
. — — — - onions. Prices: Lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, post¬ paid. Not prepaid, peck (8 lbs.), $1.25; bu. (32 lbs.), $4.00.
Crystal White Wax Onions Grown From Our True imported Tenerifee Seed
White Onion Sets — Makes, larse. sil-
- - — — - — - very white onions.
Prices: Lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. Not pre¬ paid, peck (8 lbs.), $1.40; bu. (32 lbs.), $5.00.
Note: Bushel prices of all onion sets are subject to change. If interested in current values, write for Red Ink Price List.
Onion Plants
_0 n i o n s grown from plants are larger and do
not run to seed in the spring, like sets. On page 22, we are listing Yellow Bermuda, Crystal White Wax Bermuda and Prizetaker Onion Plants. Postpaid ^ prices: 200 plants of
one variety, 50c; 500 for $1.10; 1,000 for $2.00.
GARLIC
Plant in rows from 12 to 20 inches apart, and the cloves 3 to 6 inches apart in the row. Prices: Lb., 35c; 3 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10-lb. lots or over, at 20c per lb.
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SEEDS FOR THE SOUTH
Delicious Green Peas for Your Table
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