FOR BETTER HEALTH COLLARDS.
Does well in hot and cold weather. Plant in mid-spring and again in late sum- mer. Plant thinly 1/4 in. deep in rows 2 ft. apart. Thin to 6 in. apart. Harvest only outside leaves. Light frost improves flavor. A packet sows a row 100 ft. long.
Culture.
01742(X) COLLARD COLLECTION. One
packet each of Vates and Champion. Just $2.95.
01748 VATES COLLARD. Gives prolific harvests of great “greens” with vitamin rich smooth leaves. Vates is recognized as a very nutritious variety with very high yield poten- tial, and it is perhaps the most widely adapted collard variety of all. Grows upright about 23 in. tall. Good regrowth after cutting. 73 days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $3.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $6.50.
01747 MORRIS HEADING. This has been a favorite for years due to great flavor and slow bolting. The loose heads are very heavy, wrapped with dark green leaves that are slightly savoyed and quite firm and solid. Plants grow 18-24 in. tall. Flavor gets even bet- ter after frost. 70 Days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $3.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $6.50.
01744 CHAMPION. An improved Vates type with increased bolt resis- tance and winter hardiness. Large, dark blue-green leaves retain excellent eat- ing quality up to 2 weeks longer than other Vates types. Excellent yielder. 75 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $3.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $7.95.
Celery. SHUMWAY’S
Superior Strains.
01753 TENDERCRISP. You’ll love the crisp sweet flavor. This variety produces extra- large plants that are 23 to 36 in. tall. Crispy and crunchy, the stalks are crowned with very tasty green leaves that go great in salads and soups. Thick, solid stems have a rich, nutty flavor. 112 days. (A) Pkt. $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $7.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $28.95.
01752(X) CELERY SPECIAL SAVINGS. One packet each of Giant Pascal and Tendercrisp. Just $2.95.
Usually grown as a fall crop. Can withstand frosts, and usually tastes even better after frosts. Sow seed into a seedbed in May, planting thinly about 1/4 in. deep. Transplant in July when plants are about 6 in. high. Set 12 to 18 in. apart in rows that are 24 in. apart. Let them remain until after frost. Then harvest often, first removing the lowest sprouts. One packet of seed produces about 200 plants.
Brussels Sprouts. Culture.
PROVED. Smaller plants pro- duce numerous globe-shaped, medium-green sprouts. Very hardy, prolific. Unusually fine flavor. 100 days. (A) Pkt. $1.55; (L) 1 oz. $4.25; (M) 1/4 lb. $9.25.
01507 LONG ISLAND IM-
HYbRID. Our first hybrid pro- duces earlier and more uniform Plants
01505 JADE CROSS E crops than other hybrids.
grow 30-32 in. tall. Uniform sprouts are perfect for freezing and fresh table use. 80 days. (A) Pkt. $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.55; (H) 1/8 oz. $10.95; (K) 1/2 oz. $36.95.
CELERIAC.
01750 LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE. Commonly known as turnip-rooted celery. Imparts an excellent celery flavor to stews and soups. Delicious when boiled and sliced cold for salads. Keeps well during winter. Grows like celery. 110 days. (A) Pkt. $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $7.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $27.95.
PEST REPELLENTS THAT WORK NATURALLY.
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50080 SAFER’S END ALL INSECT KILLER. Very effective, ready-to-use spray kills 45 different insect species in any stage of life from egg to adult! For use on ornamentals, trees, shrubs, fruits, vegetables, flowers and houseplants. It contains Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids (1.00%), Clarified Hydrophobic Extract of Neem Oil (0.900%) and Pyrethrins (0.012%) as ac- tive ingredients. Highly effective on both hard bodied and soft bodied insects including aphids, various beetles, caterpillars and larvae, harlequin bugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, stinkbugs and whiteflies. 32 oz. RTU $9.95.
CAPTAIN JACK’S DEAD bUG bREW®. Con- tains Spinosad a naturally occuring soil-dwelling bacterium col- lected on a Caribbean Island from an abandoned rum distillery in 1982. Kills bagworms, borers, beetles, caterpillars, codling moths, gypsy moths, loopers, leaf miners and more. Liquid concentrate is safe to use on fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts and ornamentals. 50050 Pt. $17.95. 50051 Qt. $27.95.
50042 MONTEREY GARDEN INSECT SPRAY. Easy-to-use organic insecticide for vegetables, fruit crops, ornamentals and lawns. Controls caterpillars, beetles, leaf miners, thrips, fire ants and more! Apply with a trigger sprayer, hand held, backpack or hose-end sprayer which can be adjusted to provide a dilution ratio of 4 tablespoons of Monterey Spray per gallon of water. Pint, $17.95.
01756 GIANT PASCAL. Popular commercial variety and one of the best yielders ever. The finest for home use and an excellent shipper. Stalks are very large, thick and solid, of excellent qual- ity. Blanches easily and keeps well. Nice, large hearts. Rich, nutty flavor. 90-140 days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $7.19; (M) 1/4 lb. $26.00.
LIQUID FENCE. A remarkable product that "trains" rav- aging animals to avoid your plantings. Works like a fence. Apply Liquid Fence weekly for the first two weeks when plants emerge or are set out, then once a month thereafter. Controls pesky deer, rabbits and other animals. Once it dries, it is not noticeable to humans but is offensive to animals. Easy- to-use, and is rain resistant. Environmentally safe, biodegradable and does not harm plants or animals.
52070 32 oz. RTU pump-spray (refillable). $18.95. 52071 Qt. Concentrate (makes 4 gallons). $49.95.
INSECTICIDES & FUNGICIDES
GOLDEN SELF-bLANCHING. An outstanding yellow-type,
01755
market and shipping. Much earlier than Giant Pascal. Plants grow 25 to 30 in. tall and are stocky. Self-blanching. The stalks are thick and heavy, but flesh is tender with- out strings. Thick hearts form early. One of the best table varieties. 85 days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $7.19; (M) 1/4 lb. $26.00.
standard for
88626 ORGANOCIDE. A safe alternative to chemical insecti- cides and fungicides with no waiting time. Contains no harmful chem- icals, just a patented blend of sesame and fish oils, so you can safely enter your yard and garden immediately after application. Effectively controls a wide variety of insects including spider mites, mealy bugs, whiteflies, aphids, leaf-rollers and thrips. Also effective on fungal diseases including powdery mildew and black spot. Safe to use on fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, flowers and more. Easy to use, just mix with water and spray. Qt. Concentrate, $22.95.
50414 TOMATO & VEGETAbLE 3 IN 1. Kills insects, disease and mites. Protects vegetables and vine plants such as tomatoes, potatoes, beans, melons and squash. Excellent for ber- ries and flowers too. Kills aphids, mites, bugs, scale, caterpillars, whitefly, thrips, plus Scab, Rust, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spots, Blight, Brown Rot as well as other insects and diseases. May be used up to the day before harvest. Contains sulfur and pyrethrin. 32 oz. RTU Spray, $10.95.
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