VEGETABLES FOR THE GARDEN 



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SWEET CORN* 



Early Cory. — A well-known early variety. Stalks 4 to 5 ft. 

 high. Ears 5 to 7 in. long, 8 rowed. Quality rather poor. 

 Recommended for its extieme earliness only. 



Crosby's Early. — A valuable second early variety, following 

 closely after the Cory. Stalks about 5 ft. high ; ears 6 to 8 in. 

 long, kernels white, plump, juicy, and sweet. 



Potter'' s Excelsior or Squantum. — A splendid medium or late 



sort coming soon after the Crosby. Stalks 7 to 8 feet high, 



ears 7 to 8 in. long, white, well-filled and tender. Quality 



excellent. 



CUCUMBERS 



White Spine. — The most desirable variety for either home or 

 market use, for slicing or pickling, whether grown in green- 

 house, frame, or field. The plants are of strong growth and 

 very productive. Fruit long, nearly round, slightly pointed at 

 the ends, color dark green. Quality fine. 



EGG PLANT 



New York Improved Large Purple. — Plants large and spread- 

 ing. Fruits large, purple and glossy. Quality fine. In order to 

 succeed with this vegetable in our climate the plants should be 

 started early, kept in a high temperature, and planted out in 

 light, rich, warm soil, about June 1. 



LETTUCE 



Fig. 11.— Big Boston Lettuce. 

 *For other varieties see N. H. Expt. Station Bulletin, No. 51. 



