FOR BETTER HEALTH PUMPKINS for Pies & Canning.
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Plant after all danger of frost when the soil is warm. Plant 5 to 6 seeds in hills 6 to 8 ft. apart. Thin to the strongest two plants in each hill. One ounce plants about 40 hills.
Culture.
03295 MINI MIX. Our own special mix of Jack-Be-Little, Wee-B-Little and Baby Boo. Charming, miniature pumpkins fit in the palm of your hand! Ideal as fall decorations. Little, flat- tened, ribbed pumpkins in or- ange and creamy-white, and per- fect little ball-shaped pumpkins in orange. Vining and semibush plants produce an abundance of mini pumpkins. 95 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.75; (K) 1/2 oz. $7.95; (L) 1 oz. $11.95.
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03307 HIJINKS HYBRID. 2011 AAS Winner. This award winning variety charmed judges with its grooved, deep orange exterior and robust 5 to 7 in. fruits that average between 6 and 7 lbs. each. The smooth skin is ideal for painting or carving, and durable stems tend to stay firmly attached. Give the plants plenty of room to spread – at least 15 ft. – and Hijinks will reward you with both the quality and quantity of its yields. Excellent resis- tance to Powdery Mildew. 85 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.55; 2 pkts. $5.95; (V) 100 seeds $9.95; (W) 500 seeds $41.95.
03273 JACK-O’-LANTERN. Perfect for Halloween. Se- lected and bred for carving Jack-O’-Lanterns. Skin is bright orange, smooth and firm. Fruits are medium-sized, averaging 10 to 15 lbs. Fine-grained, yellow flesh is good for pies. 110 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.95.
03257 BIG MAX. Huge, 100 lb. fruits are great for contests and for mammoth Jack-O’-Lanterns. Pinkish-orange skin cov- ers rich, yellowish-orange flesh that’s perfect for pies. Pumpkins grow to 70 in. around if given plenty of moisture, fertilizer and wide spacing. Round to flattened round. 120 days. (A) Pkt. $2.25; (L) 1 oz. $5.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $14.95.
03259 CONNECTICUT FIELD. Also called Big Tom. Best variety for canning and stock feeding. Yields many big, yellow- orange fruits weighing about 20 lbs. Hard, smooth skin is lightly ribbed. Great for Halloween carving because rounded fruits are flattened on both ends. Thick, sweet, fine-grained flesh is excellent for pies and canning. 120 days. (A) Pkt. $2.25; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
03271 HOWDEN. Traditional favor- ite for 12 to 15 lb. Halloween pumpkins, and there is likely more of it grown commercially than any other variety. Well established as the model for Jack- O’-Lanterns, the flesh is extra-thick, and is less likely to produce lopsided pump- kins. Keeps for a long time. The hard skin is ridged and dark orange. 110 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95; (P) 1 lb. $36.95.
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03265 SMALL SUGAR or PIE. Also called New England Pie. Excellent general-purpose variety. Best for pies and very good for can- ning and carving. Sweet, fine-textured flesh makes the very best pies. Grows 8 in. across with thick, meaty flesh and a small seed cavity. Bright orange skin. Weighs about 7 lbs. 90 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.95.
03313 MR. WRINKLES HYBRID. This barrel shaped, extra large, solid Jack O’ Lantern type pumpkin has excellent dark orange color and thick flesh. Fruits have deep ribs giving them a unique ‘wrin- kled’ look. Grows to 10-1/2 in. wide by 13 in. high and weigh 20 to 30 lbs. Handles are thick and strong. Indeterminate vine. Exceptional yields. 100-110 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.95; 2 pkts. $6.95; (W) 500 seeds $42.95.
SKINNED. Its white skin is ideal for painting and lends an eerie nighttime glow to carved and candlelit pump- kins. Nearly round fruits weigh 20 lbs. with bright orange flesh. 110 days. (A) Pkt. $3.25; (L) 1 oz. $10.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $33.95.
03277 LUMINA WHITE-
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03282 ROUGE VIF D’ETAMPES. First gained fame when it made its appearance in Parisian open markets in the 1800’s. A French heirloom that is said to be the model for Cinderella’s pumpkin coach! Dramatic fruits, about 15 in. across, with almost luminous reddish-orange skin that looks stunning in autumn decorations. Thick, rich flesh is well-suited to pies, and 15 ft. vines produce numerous fruits averaging about 25 lbs. each. 105 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.25; 2 pkts. $5.65; (L) 1 oz. $9.95.
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Shipping begins March 15, and will arrive near planting time for your area. Hand cut, certified Potato Sets should be planted as soon as possible after arrival. Plant hills 24 in. apart in rows 2 ft. apart. One package (25 sets) plants about a 25 ft. row. Complete instructions included. See page 28 for state shipping restrictions.
POTATOes. Culture.
RED NORLAND. (Early) Our most popular early potato. Produces good yields of #1 tubers that are round to oval with shallow eyes and smooth red skin. Flesh is white and of highest cooking quality. Vigorous plants have good resistance to Scab. Stores well. 04630 Sets
04630LB Whole
FINGERLING SALAD. (Midseason) A small, yellow-fleshed heirloom potato, far supe- rior to others for salads. Originally brought to this country by early German settlers. Tubers are long and finger-shaped, measuring about 1 in. in diam- eter and 2 to 4 in. in length. Yellow skin and flesh are uniquely flavored and delicious. Boil with skins on for best taste; also excellent when fried. 04605 Sets
04605LB Whole
SUPERIOR. (Early) Stores well. Skin is smooth, and white tubers are of good uniform size, oval-shaped with shallow eyes. A good keeper. Bakes and cooks well. 04670 Sets
04670LB Whole
One pkg. (25 sets) $8.95; 2-4 pkgs. $7.95 each; 5 or more pkgs. $6.95 each.
One pkg. (3 lbs.) $10.95; 2-4 pkgs. $9.95 each; 5 or more pkgs. $8.95 each.
Whole Potatoes Prices Per Variety: Potato Sets Prices Per Variety:
KENNEBEC. (Late) One of our best all-purpose varie- ties. Smooth texture, white flesh, shallow eyes. Thin skinned po- tatoes are the finest for creaming. Good Blight resistance. Keeps well. Top yielder and very reliable. 04610 Sets
04610LB Whole
RED PONTIAC. (Medium Late) Best boiling potato. The most popular of all red potatoes. Attractive red skin and crisp flesh. Midseason to late, but develops size quick- ly, so hills can be dug early for new potatoes. 04640 Sets
04640LB Whole
RUSSET NORKOTAH. (Midseason) The Ameri- can standard baking potato. Produces potatoes that are smooth-skinned and uniform with the familiar long russet shape. The best baking variety, but also excellent for boil- ing.
04660 Sets 04660LB Whole
ALL BLUE. (Midseason) An attention-getter at the dinner table. This versatile, “all-blue” variety can be utilized in any dish, just like its more common cousins. Unique color throughout. 04601 Sets
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flesh that is excellent steamed, boiled, baked, fried, mashed, roasted and scalloped. The plants are Scab and Virus resistant, producing high yields of smooth, medium size potatoes that keep for 3 to 4 months. 04634 Sets
04634LB Whole
ter-rich flavor. One taste and you’ll know why it won first place in Rodale’s Organic Gardening ‘Taste-Off’ con- test. Disease-resistant plants produce high yields of large, round to oblong tubers with lightly netted golden skin. A good keeper. 04618 Sets
04618LB Whole
BAGS. Ideal for cool storage of home grown vegetables. Strong, breathable fabric is ideal for storing unwashed potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips, pumpkins and rutabagas. Made from 100% biodegradable vegetable fibers and includes a twine tie for easy clo- sure. 16”W x 27”H. $5.95 each.
53887 BURLAP STORAGE
53378 POTATO TUBS. Grow delicious potatoes even if your balcony is on the 10th floor. These durable polypropylene planters have strong, stitched seams, drainage holes and carry handles for easy mobility. A reinforced ring at the rim provides additional support. To harvest potatoes anywhere from baby to full size, just reach through either of the two access flaps. Tubs measure 16” diameter x 20” tall. Two potato tubs per package. $17.95 each; 2 or more pkgs. $16.95 each.
GERMAN BUTTERBALL. (Late) This superb po- tato says ‘butter’ and it’s better than excellent. It has yellow, slightly flaky, melt-in-your-mouth flesh with but-
REDGOLD. (Midseason) Wonderful flavor and texture in a class of its own. Lightly netted orange- red skin wraps around delicate yellow, semi-moist
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