CRAFTY GARDENING GOURDS.
Ornamental and useful! Gourds are fun and profitable. Use them to make birdhouses, dip- pers, bowls and pipes. Good for centerpieces and harvest arrangements. They need lots of sun. Train vines on a trellis or fence. Cut when ripe, leaving a 3 in. stem, wash and dip in alcohol to remove any fungus. Give plenty of time to cure. A packet plants about 30 ft.
Culture. 02340 FINEST MIX OF SMALL
AND LARGE TYPES. A nice blend of different sizes, shapes and colors. You'll love this! 95-125 days. (A) Pkt. $2.55; 2 pkts. $4.55; (L) 1 oz. $9.95.
02335 MIX OF LARGE TYPES. A blend of many kinds and colors, some smooth skinned and others warted and horned. 100-125 days. (A) Pkt. $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.95; (L) 1 oz. $10.95.
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colors and unusual shapes! All display wings, many are warted. Some are in the shape of 12 in. swans, small spoons, pears, and small to large bottles. Sure to get attention. 100 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.25; (L) 1 oz. $16.95.
02324 AUTUMN WINGS BLEND. A unique mix in vibrant
02327 BUSHEL GOURD. This heirloom variety is the largest we’ve ever seen, weigh- ing in at 25 to 50 lbs. each! Enormous fruits resemble an old-fashioned bushel basket, and grow up to 3 to 5 ft. in diam- eter on trailing vines. Light tan exterior. 120 days. (A) Pkt. (10 seeds) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.95; (L) 1 oz. $10.95.
53519 GOURD FUN FOR
EVERYONE. Discover creative possibili- ties with gourds. Author Sammie Crawford, the Fairy Gourdmother, shares her painting and decorating techniques, patterns and practi- cal instructions for all kinds of gourd projects. Includes eight step-by-step projects to get you started, plus lots of other examples to inspire your own creative gourd projects. Illustrated with 239 color photos. Paperback. 128 pages. $22.95 each.
02325 BIRD HOUSE. (Sugar Trough). Ball-shaped with long necks. Makes nice birdhouses. 125 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.95; (L) 1 oz. $9.50.
53527 GOURD ART BASICS. A complete guide for the beginning gourd artisan. Learn how to select and prepare gourds to make home acces- sories such as bowls and vases. Author Angela Mohr gives basic techniques for growing, harvesting, cleaning, fixing and decorating. Paperback. 64 pages. $14.95.
02331 GREMLIN. These beautiful ‘freaks of nature’ are bright, bold and crazy warted gourds 5 to 7 in. or more in size. They come in a variety of solid, striped and speckled vibrant colors and a multitude of shapes – stars, wings, acorns, mushrooms, necks and more. 95-100 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $4.75; 2 pkts. $8.70; (G) 250 seeds $34.95.
02330 MIX OF SMALL TYPES. A de- lightful mix of shapes and colors, both smooth and warted including varieties like Small Spoon, Small Orange, Nest Egg, etc. 95 days. (A) pkt. (50 seeds) $2.55; 2 pkts. $4.55; (L) 1 oz. $9.95.
02344 LONG HANDLE DIPPER. Long neck makes a perfect handle for dippers. Grows up to 48 in. 120 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.75; 2 pkts. $4.95; (L) 1 oz. $9.95.
04808(X) GARLIC LOVERS BONANZA. 3 cloves of Jumbo Elephant, 3 bulbs of California White and 3 bulbs of Italian Late. Shipped in the spring. A $30.85 value. Just $22.95.
04516 JUMBO ELEPHANT. Huge bulbs, but very mild flavor. Big bulbs, with 5 to 7 huge cloves, weigh up to 1 lb. and are mild enough to use in sauces and salads that call for just a hint of garlic. Needs winter protection in the North. Pkg. of 3 cloves $8.95; 2 or more $8.45 each.
04512 CALIFORNIA WHITE. Easy-to-grow, has a traditional strong, zesty garlic flavor. Separate the large bulbs before planting into cloves and plant the same way you would plant onion sets. A bulb divides into 10 to 20 cloves. Good yielder and a good all-around garlic. Pkg. of 3 bulbs $10.95; 2 or more $9.95 each.
04510 ITALIAN LATE. Our best garlic variety for braiding. Can be stored for up to 9 months. A strong, pungent type with excellent flavor. Very fine for cooking and extremely productive. Also exhibits good disease resistance. Found to be extremely win- ter hardy, and stores well. Pkg. of 3 bulbs $10.95; 2 or more $9.95 each.
04832 INCHELIUM RED. One of the best flavored softneck artichoke garlics.
ness that gets stronger in storage. Large off-white bulbs, blushed pale purple at the base, have 4 to 5 layers with 10 to 20 cloves per bulb. Stores for up to 9 months. Grows well in the North. Pkg. of 3 bulbs $10.95; 2 or more $9.95 each.
is mild and long-lasting with a hint of hot-
know and use garlic. Stores up to 8 months. Pkg. of 3 bulbs $10.95; 2 or more $9.95 each.
04523 SILVER ROSE. This softneck silverskin garlic makes beautiful braids with its 10 to 12 rose-colored cloves encased in smooth, bright white wrappers. Widely used by gourmet cooks who
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HORSERADISH. MALINER KREN. The standard variety for condi- ment use. Large, white roots make gourmet sauce or chop and mix with vinegar. Ready to harvest after one year in your garden. Grows vigorously and produces large white roots. Does best in cool, moist fertile soil. Plant the roots outdoors in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant with the thick end up, upright or horizontally, about 18 in. apart. Horseradish is a perennial, but many gardeners replant every 3 to 5 years, as old roots tend to get woody. Zones 4-8.
04480 SETS. 5 for $9.95; 10 for $17.95; 25 for $32.95; 50 for $59.95.
04479 CROWNS. 3 for $6.95; 6 for $11.95; 12 for $21.95.
SPONGE SEEDS. Grow your very own sponges!
02600 LUFFA SPONGE. Much sturdier than commercial sponges. Use in kitchen, bath or outdoors. Fibrous internal structure converts into sponges 12 in. long and 4 in. around. Rapid growing vines. 100-120 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $1.95; 2 pkts. $3.60; (L) 1 oz. $6.50.
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Bulbs can be planted in the spring or fall. Largest bulbs are produced from fall planting. Garlic can take 2-3 seasons of growing and replanting before cloves be- come fully acclimated to your growing conditions. For softneck types, 6 bulbs will plant about 10-15 feet. Separate garlic into cloves just before planting.
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Do not allow to freeze before planting. After separating the garlic bulb into tradi- tional cloves, plant the cloves 5 in. apart in well-prepared and well-drained soil in a sunny location. Plant deeply enough so that the tips are 2 in. beneath the surface. Mulch lightly in areas where winter temperatures fall below 0°F. Garlic will be ready to harvest the following summer. See page 28 for state shipping restrictions.
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