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CORN, SWEET OR SUGAR— Continued 



Packets of all varieties Sweet Corn, 10 cts. each. At 



rates quoted below, for seeds in bulk, all sweet corn is shipped by 

 express, at buyer's expense. If wanted by Parcels Post, add postage 

 as stated on top of page 24. 



MIDSEASON AND MAIN CROP 

 VARIETIES 



Metropolitan. Ripens a few days later than Cory, but produces 

 larger ears. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. Lb., 30 cts.; 2 lbs., 50 cts.; 

 10 lbs., $2.25. 



Early Evergreen. Resembles the Stowell's Evergreen, but is 

 ready for use about 10 days earlier, and remains in good condition 

 equally as long. The ears grow to a good size, usually about 8 inches 

 long Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. Lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., 

 $2.50. 



Stowell's Evergreen, Improved. (See cut.) Productive, very 

 tender, sugary, and remains in good condition, suitable for cooking, 

 for a long time. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. Lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts.; 

 10 lbs., $2.50. 



Country Gentleman. Ripens about 110 days after sowing— a 

 week later than ever-popular Stowell's. Ears medium size, deep 

 grains in irregular rows on cobs and deliciously sweet, tender and 

 milky. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. Lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., 

 $2.50. 



Zig-Zag Evergreen. A good sweet Corn, ripening a few days ahead 

 of Stowell's Evergreen, and fully its equal in quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 postpaid. Lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 



WELL-KNOWN VARIETIES 



Lb. 



Crosby's Early $0.30 



Adams' Extra Early 30 



Mammoth White Cory 35 



Mammoth Early 30 



Potter's Excelsior, or Squantum 30 



Mammoth Late 35 



Black Mexican 35 



POP-CORN ( On the Ear Only) 



White Rice. Lb , 25 cts., postpaid. . . \ 10 lbs., $1.50, by express or 

 White Pearl. Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. . > freijht, at purchaser's ex- 

 Queen's Golden. Lb., 25c., postpaid j pease. 



CORN SALAD (Fetucus) 



Machc, Fr. Canonigos, Sp. Slechsalal, Ger. 



Culture — Sow in spring in drills 1 foot apart; it will be ready for 



cutting in six or eight weeks. For winter and early spring use, sow in 



drills in August and September. Three ounces to 100 feet of drill. 



Large Seeded. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 65 ct=.; lb., $1.75. 



COLLARDS 



Chow Coba, Fr. Cabu, Sp. Blactcrkohl, Ger. 



Culture — Sow and cultivate same as late cabbage. The crop of 

 greens may be grown, directly in the seed rows, or the plants may be 

 transplanted and set a foot apart in the rows. Best after being touched 

 by frost. One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. 

 Creole or Southern. Cabbage greens, used as a substitute for 



cabbage. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



CRESS 



Cresson, Fr. Berro o Mastuerzo, SP. Garten Krcsse, Ger. 



Culture — Easily grown during winter on the greenhouse bench, 

 in frames, pots or boxes, and splendid for salad, garnishing, or as an 

 addition to winter lettuce. Sow seed very thickly in rows 3 to 6 

 inches apart under glass, or for summer 1 foot apart in open ground 

 as soon as ground can be dug. Sow often for succession, as it soon 

 runs to seed. 

 Extra Curled, or Peppergrass. Used for garnishing. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Upland Cress. Has the flavor of Water Cress. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



40 cts.; } lb., $1.25. 

 Water Cress (Brnnncnkrcsse). Requires a stream of running water, 



ditch or pond, in which it will grow without care. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 75 cts.; J lb., $2.00. 



2 lbs. 



10 lbs. 



$9.50 



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SWEET FODDER CORN AND 



FIELD CORN. See page 48 



^T/^fl? We deliver postpaid to any post office wi::hin the United States Vegetable seeds in packets, ounces and pounds, 

 J^l^ It SJ"*?' pean^.. Corn, and_ Peas. If these are wanted by Parcel Post, jidd 5 cts. per lb. to points East of the 



Mississippi River, and 10 cts. per lb. to points west of the Mississippi River. 



