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Title: 1940 garden book
Identifier: 1940gardenbook1940grif (find matches)
Year: 1940 (1940s)
Authors: Griffith and Turner Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs
Publisher: Baltimore, Md. : Griffith and Turner Co. , 1940
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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RADISH GLOBE OR TURNIP- SHAPED VARIETIES Early Scarlet or Prussian Globe. (25 days.) A good forcing variety of a beauti- ful crimson color, about 1 inch in diameter, with a short top, tender and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.50. Early White-Tipped Scarlet or Sparkler. (26 days.) Roots rounds, 1 inch in diam- eter, red, with a white tip. Crisp and tasty. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.50. French Breakfast. (25 days.) Roots ob- long, scarlet, with white tip, \Yi inches long, % inch thick. Pkt. 5 cts. oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.50. LONG RADISHES Long Scarlet. (27 days.) Smooth, uni- form, dark red roots 5 to 6 inches long, tapering 1 inch in diameter at top. Crisp, and tasty. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.50. White Icicle. (27 days.) Roots 5% inches long, 1 inch in diameter, slender, tapering, pearl-white, brittle, and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.50. WINTER VARIETIES Chinese Rose Winter. (52 days.) Cylin- drical, blunt, smooth roots 5 to 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Bright rose-red with white, firm, pungent flesh. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi H>- 25 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.50. Long Black Spanish. (57 days.) Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 60 cts. Round Black Spanish. (56 days.) Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 60 cts. White Chinese Winter or Celestial. (60 days.) Roots large, 2K to 3 inches in diameter, and from 6 to 9 inches long, oval with blunt base. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.50. RHUBARB For Rhubarb roots, see page 17 Victoria. Fine quality with upstanding, slick red stalks. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; y4 lb. 60 cts.; y2 lb. $1.10; lb. $2. SALSIFY Sandwich Island Mammoth. Tapering, smooth, dull white roots 6 to 8 inches long by 1^ inches at top. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; )/4 lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25. SWISS CHARD Lucullus. (55 days.) The most popular for home and market gardens. Leaves broad, crumpled, light green, of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.25. SPINACH Bloomsdale Reselected Savoy. (39 days.) Plants erect and uniform. Leaves large, crumpled, dark green, tender. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; y4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs. 85 cts. Bloomsdale Reselected Long-Standing Savoy. (42 days.) A few days later and holds 12 to 14 days longer than the regular Bloomsdale. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; y4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 5 lbs. $1. Bloomsdale Reselected Dark Green Savoy. (41 days.) Same characteristics as regular Bloomsdale Savoy, but two days later and leaves darker green. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; % lb- 15 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 5 lbs. $1. New Zealand. (70 days.) Thrives in hot, dry weather. Plant large and spreading. Leaves thick, small, pointed, and dark green; can be picked repeatedly through- out the season. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; i/4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. Old Dominion. (40 days.) A fine variety for late fall planting to carry over for spring cutting. Slow to go to seed. Curled and wilt-resistant, similar to Savoy, but leaves more pointed. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; V'4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 5 lbs. $1. Virginia Blight->Resisting Savoy. (39 days.) A mosaic-resistant variety. PlanU vigorous, upstanding. Leaves somewhat smoother than other strains of Savoy, but will withstand heat better. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \% lb. 15 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 5 lbs. $1. SQUASH Benning's White Bush Scallop. (54 days.) Fruits scalloped, white and green tinted, 3 inches thick, 8 inches in diameter, weigh- ing 2)^ pounds. Fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.25. Boston Marrow. (97 days.) Deep orange, slightly rough fruits, 12 inches long and 9 inches in diameter, weighing 7 to 8 pounds. Flesh yellow, thick, fine-grained, and moist. Resembles a pumpkin and is extensively used for pies. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; lA lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $2. Early White Bush Scallop. (53 days.) Also called Cymbling and Patty Pan. Fruits white, scalloped, flattened and smooth, 8 inches in diameter by 3 inches thick, weighing 2)^ pounds. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.25. Hubbard (Green). (105 days.) Fruit pointed, slightly warted, dark green, 12 inches long, 9 inches in diameter, weighing 10 to 12 pounds. Flesh thick, orange, dry and sweet. The standard winter variety for home, market, and shipping. Vine trailing. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 30 cts.; lb. 85 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.75. Italian Marrow or Cocozelle. (65) Fruits dark green, becoming yellowish at maturity, 6 to 8 inches long, 3 inches in diameter. Flesh pale green, thick, firm, and tender. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50. Summer Crookneck, Early. (50 days.) Curved-neck sort, 9 to 10 inches long and 4 inches in diameter, weighing 3 pounds, and covered with warts. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.25.
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Turnips TURNIPS Cow Horn or Long White. (70 days.) Pkt. 5 cts.; y4 lb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.75. Large Amber or Yellow Globe. (76 days.) Roots globular, 5 inches in diameter, smooth and yellow. Flesh light yellow, firm, and tender. Tops medium size with cut leaves. Pkt. 5 cts.; Vi lb. 15 cts.; Ib. 40 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.75. G. & T. Co.'s Improved Purple- or Red- Top White Globe. (58 days.) Uniform, smooth, globular roots, 4 to 6 inches in diameter, with upper part purple and white below. Flesh, white, sweet, crisp, and tender. Tops large, dark green, erect, cut-leaved. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; Vi lb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.75. Purple- or Red-Top Strap-Leaved Flat. (46 days.) Roots flat, purple at top, white below, 3 to 5 inches in diameter'and 1H inches thick. Flesh white, fine-grained, and tender. Tops medium small and com- pact. Pkt. 5 cts.; Vi lb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.75. Seven-Top or Turnip Greens. (45 days.) A very hardy sort grown for "greens" Pkt. 5 cts.; Vi lb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.75. Yellow Aberdeen or Scotch. (75 days.) Roots globular, 4 to 6 inches in diameter, smooth, yellow, with firm, tender, light, fine-flavored yellow flesh. Tops medium size, with cut leaves. Pkt. 5 cts.; Vi lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $2. RUTABAGAS or SWEDES Canadian Purple-Top Gem or Universal. (87 days.) Roots round; flesh golden yel- low, firm and of fine flavor. Tops small, with almost no neck. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.60. Improved American Purple-Top Yellow Globe. (88 days.) Roots globular, 5 to 7 inches in diameter, uniform, with small neck, yellow with purple top; flesh light yellow, firm, sweet, and tender. Small top. Pkt. 5 cts.; Vi lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $2. Purple-Top Golden Neckless. (84 days/i Very similar to American Purple-Top, ex- cept the tops are medium with extremely small neck. Pkt. 5 cts.; Vi lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $2. 24 GRIFFITH & TURNER CO., 205 N. PAGA ST., BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

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