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Title: 1973 spring flower and vegetable calendar and guide to successful gardening
Identifier: 1973springflower19fwbo (find matches)
Year: 1973 (1970s)
Authors: F. W. Bolgiano & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Trees Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs
Publisher: Washington, D. C. : F. W. Bolgiano
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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for Winter Radishes in late July and August. These should be dug before frost and stored in a cellar
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10 days) A medium-sized Pumpkin developed especially for the Halloween trade Stands 9 inches high and measures 7 to 8 inches in diameter, with smooth skin and firm, even-textured flesh Just the right size and shape for easy carving Pkt, 25it ; oz 60c,; 'A lb $1 80. postpaid. King of the Mammoths or Potiron. (120 days) Averaging 60 pounds, specimens often weigh over 100 pounds- Although largely used for stock feed the quality is good and makes a splendid pie Pkt 25c , oz 60c,, '/4 lb $180. postpaid. Sugar or New England Pie. (108 days ) The ideal home Pumpkin, weighing 6 to 8 pounds each The roundish fruits are deep orange with bright orange, thick, sweet, dry flesh of high quality Pkt 25c , oz 60c,: 'A lb $1 80, postpaid. POTATOES SELECTED MAINE SEED vhich have proved satisfactory i A U S Department of Agriculture origination maturing a few days later than Irish Cobbler It is disease- resistant and a heavier yielding than Cobbler. A smooth Potato with light skin Irish Cobbler. This great extra-early Potato is smooth and has creamy white skin and white flesh of top eating quality A vigorous grower, the tubers ripening uniformly and keeping well Handsome, shallow-eyed, white-skinned tubers maturing earlier than Green Mountain Desirable cooking qualities Disease-resistant and does best on light soils. ighly resistant to late blight and wild mosaic Very vigorous growing, high yielding, late maturing Crisp white flesh Red Norland. One of the earliest varieties grown Popular because of its great productiveness, handsome color, and resistance to disease Sweet Potatoes Plants ready in May and should be planted m May or Porto Rico. A large yielder of deep i tubers Nancy Hall. Well known and popular RAPE Dwarf Essex. A hardy, quick-growing, smooth-leaved variety. While young it is very sweet and growth is so rapid that leaves may be cut in three weeks from seeding Sow in succession from early spring through the fall. Pkt 25c. oz 60it, 'A lb. $1.80. postpaid. RADISHES CULTURE Radishes require light rich soil and must have plenty of moisture to be crisp and tender Plant as early as ground is workable, sowing thinly in rows or broadcast in borders: repeat every two weeks for succession Sow seed Early Varieties (24 days ) The brightest cherry-red Radish. Pull It small or let it grow as big as a silver dollar and it will still be crisp and solid. True ball shape with thin tap-root. Good- sized top makes it a good buncher. Recommended for home and market gardens. Pkt. 25c, oz. 45e; 'Alb.$1.25. postpaid. Cherry Belle. (24 days.) This Radish has a short top and short tap-root. Solid, crisp and especially good for forcing Round, and red as a cherry. Pkt. 25c. oz. 40c: 'Alb $1.00 postpaid. Early Scarlet Globe. (24 days ) A handsome small oval Radish of brilliant scarlet It has a small top and forces perfectly without becoming pithy or spongy The flesh is tender, juicy, and mild Equally good for garden or forcing Pkt. 25c. oz 45c.. '/4 lb $1 25. postpaid. Sparkler White-Tip. (25 days ) Nearly round, carmine-red roots have a small white tip Flesh white, crisp, and mild Pkt 25c. oz 45c, '/,lb $1 25. postpaid. White Icicle. (27 days.) Transparent white roots. 5 inches or longer, with brittle flesh of mild, inviting flavor Remains in good condition a long time after it is ready to pull Pkt 25c. oz 45c.: 'A lb $1 25. postpaid.

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