Does best in cool weather. As soon as the soil can be worked, sow seed 2 to 3 in. apart in rows 12 to 15 in. apart. Sow 1/2 in. deep. Thin seedlings to about 4 to 6 in. apart. Sow again 2 months before usual date of fi rst hard frost for fall crop. Frost im- proves fl avor. A packet plants about 50 ft. of row. One oz. plants about 200 ft. of row.
TURNIPS - Plant Spring and Fall Crops. Q Culture.
04012 SHOGOIN. Excellent dual-purpose vari- ety, grown for both tops and large roots. Smooth, white, globe-shaped roots grow about 5 in. across. Very large tops with broad, serrated, tender leaves. One of the best varieties for commercial greens. 30 days for greens, 70 days for roots. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $2.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.95.
04010 SEVEN TOP. Tops produce the fi nest greens of all varieties. Root is woody and tough and not edible. Leaves are large, dark green and about 20 in. tall. Very ten- der. 50 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $2.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.95.
04003 GOLDEN BALL. Globe shaped 3 to 4 in. diameter yellow turnips are sweet, beautifully fl a- vored. Tender golden-yellow fl esh is fi ne-grained, cooks up nicely, great for mashing. Tastes like a mild rutabaga. Easy-to- grow. Cut-leaf tops make good greens. 38-60 days depending on size wanted. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $3.15; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.99.
04015 TOKYO CROSS HYBRID. Earliest, most disease resistant. Smooth, white, semiglobe-shaped roots 2 in. across. Dis- ease resistant. Only 35 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.25; 2 pkts. $3.95; (J) 1/4 oz. $6.15.
WATERMELONS - Delicious and Easy-To-Grow.
After all danger of frost, sow 6 seeds about 2 in. apart in hills about 8 ft. apart. Thin to 2 or 3 plants. One packet plants 8 hills.
Culture.
04045 CRIMSON SWEET. Combines excep- tional sweetness with good shipping qualities and strong disease resistance. Flesh is deep red, fi rm and fi ne-textured. Melons are nearly round with thick, tough, medium-green rinds and dark green stripes. Weighs 20 to 25 lbs. Resistant to Fusarium and An- thracnose. 80 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.55; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
04041 CHARLESTON GREY. Our most popular. Combines excel- lent eating quality with outstanding disease resistance. Flesh is red and crisp, without fi ber. Resists Wilt, Anthracnose, Sunburn. Rind is light green- ish-gray. Mature melons grow 24 in. long, 10 in. across. 30 to 35 lbs. 85 days. (A) Pkt. $1.85; 2 pkts. $3.35; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
04086 TENDERSWEET (Yellow). Unusual yellow- orange fl esh is super sweet. Flesh is yellow, tender and never stringy. Exceptionally high sugar content. Melons measure up to 18 in. and weigh up to 30 lbs. Dark green rind with light stripes. Good shipper. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.85; 2 pkts. $3.25; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
04105 SUGAR BABY (or Ice Box Midget). The ideal icebox size. The perfect family melon, averaging from 8 to 10 lbs. Extra-sweet, fi ne grained, red fl esh with small seeds and a thin, sturdy rind. Matures early. Round, dark green. 75 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.85; 2 pkts. $3.25; (L) 1 oz. $4.95.
HYBRID. Stunning bright orange fl eshed All-America winner matures before all others. Not only a great color, but the fl esh is marvelously sweet (12% sugar) and crisp. Globe shaped, small 5 to 6 lbs., striped exterior. Just 63 days. (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.25; 2 pkts. $5.75.
04125 NEW QUEEN
04090 TOM WATSON. A Shumway exclusive! One of the oldest varieties, yet still one of the best shippers, especially for long distances. The rind, although some- what thin, is tough and elastic. Fruits deep green, lightly veined, long and cylindrical. Flesh is rich red, fi rm and juicy. 30 to 40 lbs. 90 days. (A) Pkt. $2.15; 2 pkts. $3.95; (L) 1 oz. $7.95.
54073 GRIP-EZ MELON CUTTER. The ulti- mate tool for quick and easy melon prep. The sharp serrations on the blade cut through the toughest of rinds with ease and the bevels help release food. The heavy duty blade is long enough to cut through the complete width of large melons and has a nonstick silicone coat- ing. Ergonomic soft grip handle provides a secure non- slip grip and reduces hand fatigue. Includes a plastic sheath for safe and easy storage. 11 in. blade, overall 16 in. $17.95 each.
04066
KLECKLEY SWEETS or MONTE
04005 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. America’s most popular variety, with sweet white fl esh and dependable yields. Flesh is fi rm, crisp and mild, good raw or cooked. Roots are nearly round, smooth, purplish-red on top, growing 4 to 5 in. across, but best when smaller. 55 days. (A) Pkt. $1.75; (L) 1 oz. $2.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $4.95.
MOON & STARS, moon & stars yellow, BLACK DIAMOND YELLOW FLESH & GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE watermelons. See Pages 2 & 5.
INDEX PAGE 28
OUR 144th YEAR
PAGE
04027 BLACK DIAMOND. Our most popular round melon. Most widely planted variety in the South. Tough rind for easy shipping. Melons are round, smooth, and blue-green with sweet, bright- red fl esh. 40 lbs. 90 days. (A) Pkt. $1.85; 2 pkts. $3.35; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
49
CRISTO. A Shumway exclu- sive! One of the oldest varieties,
04035 CAROLINA CROSS #180. Grow water- melons up to 200 pounds! Huge fruits, with bright red, crisp, fi ne-grained fl esh – remarkable for such a huge melon. Attractive, striped skin. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (10 seeds) $2.50; 2 pkts. $4.60; (J) 1/4 oz. $7.95.
still unsurpassed for sweetness. Fruits are 24 in. long and oblong, with glossy, dark green skin. Flesh is bright red, fi ne-grained and deliciously sweet. Wilt resistant. 35 to 40 lbs. 87 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.20; 2 pkts. $4.10; (L) 1 oz. $7.50.
04043 COBB (KOLB) GEM. This is one big, beautiful watermelon! Can grow up to 130 lbs.! Heavy yields of sweet crim- son fl esh studded with small, gray-black seeds. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.55; (L) 1 oz. $6.39.
Website:
www.rhshumway.com
04058 JUBILEE. You'll love the wonderful, bright red fl esh – succulent, sweet, juicy. Anthracnose and Wilt toler- ant melon is a prolifi c producer. Big, long striped fruit with hard rinds weigh 33 to 37 lbs. and are set on vigorous vines. A larger melon than Charleston Grey and matures a little later. Widely adapted, very popular. 90 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
Q
Q
Q
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66