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“ESP RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS: | 
Corncombre, FR, G UC U M B E R Pepino, SP. 
One ounce will plant fifty hills; two pounds will plant one acre 
CULTURE.—For very early Cucumbers, sow April Ist, in a hotbed upon pieces of sod (grass side down), so that they can 
be readily transplanted to the open ground. in rich soil, when danger of frost is over, or protect by hand-glasses. For early use, 
plant, if the weather has become settled and warm, in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way; thin out to four of the strongest plants to 
each hill, after all danger from insects is over. They succeed best in a warm, moist, rich, loamy soil. Continue planting at inter- 
vals for a succession. The Cucumbers should be gathered when large enough for use, whether required or not; if left to ripen, it 
destroys their productiveness. For pickles, plant from June until the middle of July. The yellow-striped cucumber or squash 
beetle is the most serious insect enemy of the crop. Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is by far the best remedy yet discovered. 
Dilute it with water, 3 ounces to the gallon, and spray it on the vines when in danger of the beetle or blight. 
Early Fortune. (See Colored Plate and 
page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } 
Ib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
The Davis Perfect. (See See, 
page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 
Ib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
Arlington White SpineForcing. (See 
cut.) Astrain of White Spine which has 
been improved through careful selection 
with a view to use for forcing in hot- 
houses and frames. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
20 cts.; } lb., 60 cts.3 lb., $2.00. 
Klondike. (See cut.) This variety is one 
of the best for slicing. The color is rich 
dark green, and the fruits grow to a uni- 
form size, measuring about seven inches 
in length and two inches thick when in 
condition for use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz., 20 
cts.; } lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
Nichol’s Medium Green. This Cucum- 
ber is largely grown for the pickle manu- 
facturers. Fruits medium size and dark 
green. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } Ib. > 
45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. | ENGLISH FORCING CUCUMBERS 
Everbearing. Fruits of all sizes on the vine at the same The seed we supply is secured from the best growers in Eng- 
time. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. land and is from selected fruits. : 
Covent Garden Favorite, Rochford’s Market, Lock= 
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Long Green (Jersey Pickle). Fruits are long, firm and ies’ Perfection. In packets of 10 seeds each, 25 cts.; 
crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; ¢ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. per 100 seeds, $2.25. 
Green Prolific. One of the best pickling varieties; dark | Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, Telegraph 
green. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. (Rollinson’s). In packets of 10 seeds each, 20 cts.; per 
100 seeds, $1.75. 
Chicago Pickle. Medium size, pointed at both ends. Pkt., eee 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. CELERIAC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 
PKT. OZ, YLB. LB. Cellerie Rave, FR. Apio Nabo, Sp. 
Improved Early White Spine..... DewilS 4d = PIL50 Culture.—Grown mostly for its bulbous root. Seeds are 
Early Russian ................... 5 15 45 1.50 | started and plants set in same way as advised for Celery. Cel- 
Early Claster 222 -4N5 sk oe 0 ks 5 15 45 1.50 | eriac is not usually blanched, but very fine when thus treated, 
Cool and Crisp...........-....... 5 15 45 1.50 | and much harder than the stalk celeries. 
Emerald....... sRtSoeden eres ee Ole 20 60, 2.00 | Apple=-shaped. Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; } Ib., $1.25. 
Japanese Climbing............... 10 30 80 2.75 | Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooh variety. 
Small Gherkin.,...... ........... 5 20 60 
2.00 Pkt., ne cts.; 0z., 40 cts., ai lb. ele 25. 
