©) RELIABLE VEGETABLE seeOS- [I] 
CORN, Sweet or Sugar 
Continued. 
SWEET CORN BY PARCEL POST. 
The prices given in this catalogue for Sweet Corn of all kinds are for same to 
be sent by express or freight, at purchaser’s expense. If pints or quarts are 
wanted sent by parcel post, remit extra as follows: 
To points East of the Mississippi River, 6 cts. pt., 8 cts. qt. 
To points West of the Mississippi River, 10 cts. pt., 18 cts. qt. 
Packets of all varieties Sweet Corn, 10 cts. each, postpaid. 
Stabler’s Early. (See cut.) Of larger size than usual for the early kinds, 
and a most delicious flavor. The grains are broad and very tender. This is 
a fine variety for the home garden. By express or freight, at purchaser’s ex- 
pense, pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts. (if by Parcel Post add as noted at top of page); 
4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25. 
Stowell’s Evergreen, Improved. Productive, very tender, sugary, and re- 
mains in good condition, suitable for cooking, for a long time. The best late 
variety. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, pt., 20cts.; qt., 35-cts. 
(if by Parcel Post, add as noted at top of page); 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25. 
Zig-Zag Evergreen. A very sweet Corn, ripening 8 days ahead of Stowell’s 
Evergreen, and in quality fully its equal. By express or freight, at purchaser’s 
expense, pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts. (if by Parcel Post, add as noted at top of 
page); 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25. 
Country Gentleman. For many years this variety has been a favorite for 
main crop. It ripens about the same time as Stowell’s Evergreen and pro- 
duces ears of medium size with deep grains in irregular rows on the cob and 
deliciously sweet, tender and milky. By express or freight, at purchaser’s 
expense, pt., 25 cts.; qt., 40‘cts. (if by Parcel Post, add as noted at top of 
page); 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.50. : 
POP-CORN. Ontheearonly. 
White Rice. Lb., 25 cts., by mail.......... ..++-- ) 10 Ibs., $1.00 by ex- 
White Pearl. Lb., 25 cts., by mail............... > press or freight, at 
Queen’s Golden. Lb., 25 cts., by mail........... J} purchaser’sexpense. 
SWEEN FODDER CORN. Write for price. 
FIELD CORN. The leading varieties. See pages 46 and 47. 
COLLARDS. 
Blaetterkoh/, GER. Chow Coba, FR. Cabu, SP. 
Culture. Sow seeds the same as for late cabbage plants. 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. Ome ounce 
- will produce about 3,000 plants. 
Creole, or Southern. Cabbage greens, used as a substitute for cabbage. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
CORN SALAD (Fetticus), 
Stecksalat, GER. Mache, FR. Mache o Valerianilia, Sp. 
Culture. Sow in spring in drills 1 foot apart; it will mature 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. Grows very quickly and makes a good substitute for spinach. 
It may be sown either in early spring, or in August and September. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
. CRESS. 
Brunnenkresse, GER. Cresson, FR. Berro o Masteurzo, Sr. 
Culture. Easily grown during winter on the greenhouse bench, in frames 
pots or boxes, and splendid for salads, garnishing, or as an addition to winter 
lettuce. Sow seed very thickly in rows 3 to 6 inches apart under glass, or for 
summer ] foot apart in open ground. Sow often for succession, as it soon runs 
to seed. Water Cress requires a stream of running water, ditch or pond, in which 
it will grow without care, except at first keeping weeds from interfering with it. 
Extra Curled, or Peppergrass. Has pungent taste, used for garnishing. 
Pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Upland Cress. Has the flavor of Water Cress. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 
2 Ib., 85 cts. 
Water Cress. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts,; } Ib., $1.00. 
