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DAVIS' PERFECT CUCUMBER. 



(See illustration on opposite page.) 

 This variety will soon take the place of the best strains of 

 White Spine and other desirable Cucumbers. For several 

 years it was controlled by the originator, who is one of the lead- 

 ing market gardeners in the West, and after whom the variety is 

 named. Mr. Davis states that he experimented several years 

 in trying to get an improved strain of Cucumber for forcing 

 under glass and outside culture, and has finally fixed a 

 "Perfect" type, combining quality, shape, color and produc- 

 tiveness. The Cucumbers grow long and slim, sometimes 

 measure 12 inches in length; the color is a rich, dark, glossy 

 green, which they hold until nearly ripe, when they turn white 

 without a sign of yeilow. It is very tender, brittle and of fine 

 flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



GIANT EUCUEEUS 



SWISS CHARD. 



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The Swiss Chard, or Spinach Beet, is largely grown in Eu- 

 rope, and is usually prepared for the table in the same manner as 

 Spinach; sometimes, however, the midrib is prepared like As- 

 paragus, with drawn butter. Seed planted early in the spring 

 will quickly produce plants from which cuttings may be made 

 all summer, as you can cut right down to the ground, and new 

 shoots will soon spring up and make a fast growth, while those 

 plants which are allowed to grow on without any cutting will make 

 large, curly leaves, with thick, light-colored midribs, which are 

 delicious when cooked and served like asparagus. " Giant 

 Lucullus" is the largest and best variety of Swiss Chard, and 

 you should not fail to plant at least one long row in your garden 

 this spring. Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., §1,00. 



DREER'S 

 ALL-HEART EETTUCE. 



(See illustration on opposite page.) 

 Introduced by us several years ago, this variety of head- 

 lettuce has continually grown in the favor of both private and 

 market gardeners. It is the most reliable hard-heading let- 

 tuce ever introduced, and far superior to all other varieties of 

 cabbage-lettuce. A thoroughly dependable variety and appro- 

 priately named, on account of the beautiful hard head it 

 makes, rarely ever missing a single plant. It is adapted to both 

 spring and summer use, as it' withstands intense heat. Forms 

 magnificent large heads, leaves closely set, with extremely solid 

 heart, even before it is half grown. The color is a beautiful 

 yellowish-green and the flavor is excellent, being rich and 

 buttery. This is the very best Lettuce for the private garden. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts. 



NETTED ROCK 



MUSKMELON. 



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 A handsome and distinct variety, about the same size as 

 Rocky Ford, but more heavily netted. The seed cavity is 

 small, and the flesh, which is green, is thick and sweet, contain- 

 ing a higher percentage of sugar than any other variety. An 

 important feature of this variety is its ability to withstand rust 

 and blight, so much so that it is almost proof against either. The 

 size and shape combine to make this variety well adapted for both 

 home use and shipping. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 

 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



MARKET SURPRISE PEA. 



This new early Pea was first sent to us by a leading seed 

 grower in England, and in a careful test, made at our trial 

 grounds, we found it to be a valuable addition to the early varie- 

 ties and well adapted for use of both amateurs and market 

 gardeners. The plant grows to a height of 30 inches, and is 

 very thrifty, producing the pods in surprisingly large quantities. 

 Pods are large and well filled with Peas, which are remarkably 

 sweet and fine flavored. This new variety matures the crop in 

 sixty-five days, and is excellent for early planting. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; pt., 30 cts. (postpaid, 38 cts.); qt. , 55 cts. (pospaid, 70 

 cts.); 4 qts., $2.00; peck, $3.50. 



SUTTON'S EXCEESIOR PEA. 



This handsome new wrinkled Pea is so hardy that it may 

 safely be planted as early as the hard-seeded "Extra Earlies." 

 The plants are dwarf, growing about 14 inches high, very stout 

 and exceedingly productive, and the quality is all that could be 

 desired. It makes the largest pods of any of the low-growing 

 wrinkled Peas, and matures nearly as early as Nott's Excelsior, 

 but bears broader pods, and the foliage is a lighter shade of green. 

 This variety well deserves the attention of all who plant Peas 

 for home use, and when the seed can be secured in sufficient 

 quantities, it will be a favorite variety with up-to-date market 

 gardeners. Pkt,, 10 cts. ; pt., 30 cts. (postpaid, 38 cts. ); qt., 

 55 cts. (postpaid, 70 cts ); 4 qts., $2.00; peck, $3.50. 



