FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 



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It is the Largest Grained and Smallest Cobbed 

 Pure ^\^lite Dent Corn in the World. It is 

 very early, and comes in succession to the 

 Adams Early. The ears are from seven to nine 

 inches in length, and are generally borne from 



three to five to a stalk, making it very pro- 

 ductive. The ears are well covered by the 

 shucks; a great consideration in Field Corn 

 planted in the South. 



CRESS. 



Ceesson (Fr.), Kkesse (Ger.), Beeeo (Sp.). 



Used for salad during winter and spring. Sow broad-cast or in drills six inches apart. 



C&iB'letl or Pej>g>er Orass. Not much used in this section. 



Broad-£.eaved. This variety is extensively cultivated for the market. It is sown 

 from early fall to late spring. The leaves resemble Water Cress; a variety which does not well 

 succeed here. Is considered a very wholesome dish. 



CUCUMBER. 



CoNCOMBKE (Fr.), GuEEE (Ger.), Pepino (Sp.). 



Improved Early White Spine. Early Cluster. 



Early Frame. New Orleans Market. 



Long Green Turkey. Gherkin, or Burr (for pickling. ) 



Cucumbers need a rich soil. Plant in hills from three to four feet apart; the hills should 

 be made rich with- well decomposed manure, and eight to ten seeds should be planted in each 

 hill, and covered about one-half inch deep ; when well up, thin out to four plants in the hill till 

 the vines meet. When the spring is dry the plants have to be watered, else they do not keep in 

 bearing long. They can be planted'from March till July. A great many cucumbers are planted 

 here in February, or even sooner, and are protected by small boxes with a pane of glass on top. 

 These boxes are removed during the day, and put back in the evening. When days are cloudy 

 and cold, the plants are kept covered. 



Improved Early Wliate §piaie. 

 This is the most popular variety. It is of 

 medium size, light green, covered with v/hite 

 spines, and turns; white when ripe. The best 



kind for shipping. Of late years it is used by 

 most gardeners for forcing as well as outdoor 

 culture. It is very productive. 



Improved Early White Spine. 



New Orleans Market. 



