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CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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SURE-CROP 



STRINGLESS WAX BEAN. 



(See illustration on opposite page. ) 



A valuable new variety of Dwarf Wax Bean, which, 

 ■while not related to the well-known Currie's Rust-proof 

 Wax, bears a great resemblance to it in plant, pod and 

 bean, but is entirely different in quality, as it is stringless 

 aiTd tender at all stages of its development. The plant 

 grows to a medium size, and, having a strong, thick stem, 

 stands up well even during a long season of stormy weather, 

 thus protecting the pods from dirt and dampness. It is 

 very productive, bearing large, handsome golden-yellow 

 pods in great abundance, and, being very hardy, the seed 

 may be planted early. " Sure-crop' is more rust-proof 

 and will stand a longer season of damp, wet weather than 

 any other wax bean we know of. Pkt., 10 cts. ; pt., 25 

 cts. (postpaid, 33 cts.); qt., 40 cts. (postpaid, 55 cts.); 

 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25. 



GOLDEN CREAM 



SUGAR CORN. 



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This new extra early Sugar Corn originated in California, 

 and is the result of a cross of Country Gentleman and 

 Golden Bantam, taking on the character of the former var- 

 iety, except in color. The ears are ready for use at a very, 

 early season, and are about the size of Golden Bantam; 

 grains are long and pointed, rich cream color when ready, 

 but turn to light golden-yellow when cooked, making an 

 attractive appearance on the table. The quality is very fine, 

 being remarkably sweet and tender. Stalks are brownish- 

 red, and make a healthy, rapid growth, producing from 2 

 to 4 ears each. This new variety is distinct, and possesses 

 genuine merit. The seed we furnish was grown in Con- 

 necticut, and is thoroughly acclimated. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 

 25 cts. (postpaid, 33 cts.i; qt., 40 cts. (postpaid, 55 cts.) 

 4 qts., $1.40; peck, $2.50. 



DREER'S ALL-HEART LETTUCE. 



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 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 ^he very best Lettuce for the private garden, 

 Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; \ lb., 80 cts. 



GIANT LUCULLUS 



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., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.- lb., 

 $1.75. 



SUTTON'S GREEN GEM PEA. 



An excellent variety, bearing large, dark green pods, and 

 maturing nearly as early as American Wonder. It is an English 

 variety that is admirably adapted to our climate and conditions, 

 makes a healthy growth and produces the large pods in great 

 abundance. Although of exceedingly dwarf character, growing 

 only 12 to 14 inches high, it is far more productive than many 

 of the taller sorts, and the quality is fine. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 35 

 cts. (postpaid, 43 cts. ); qt., 60 cts. (postpaid, 75 cts. ); 4 qts., 

 $2.00; peck, $3.50. 



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 the 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 

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

 10 cts.; pt., 35 cts. (postpaid, 43 cts.); qt. , 60 cts. (postpaid, 

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



THE LEADER PEA. 



This grand early variety was produced by carefully selecting 

 the rounder seeds found in "Gradus," or "Prosperity;" the origi- 

 nator desiring to secure a more hardy variety. It is an English 

 Pea, and the seed we supply was grown for us in England. The 

 vines grow three feet high, make a vigorous growth and produce 

 the large pods in great abundance fully as early as "Gradus," but 

 usually larger and more pods to each plant. It is hardy and 

 may be planted very early, thus providing a supply of luscious 

 Peas at a very early season. Pkt., 10 cts.. pt., 35 Cts. (post- 

 paid, 43 cts.); qt., 60 cts. (postpaid, 75 cts.); 4 qts., $2.00; 

 peck, $3.50. 



