Early Fortune Cucumber 



STOKES 



CROVl/TOO SINCE 1873 



SEEDS 



Days to maturity, 60. Experience has shown us that color in a Cucumber is one of its most important 

 factors. Early Fortune is one of the best White Spine types. Its fruits will average 8 to 9 inches in length 

 and the color is almost comparable to the rich emerald-green of Windermoor Wonder. It tapers shghtly at 

 the ends, as indicated in the photograph. Our old customers know this Cucumber under the name of Hybrid 

 White Spine, which for some time has been a synonym for Early Fortune. To those who do not know this 

 variety, we can say that we consider it the best of its class. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; V4It). 

 35 cts.; lb. $1.40; 5 lbs. or more, $1.25 per lb. 



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Early Fortune Cucumber 



Improved Long Green 



Days to maturity, 75. Our Cucumber list was never comp ete without this variety — a very vigorous, 

 productive. Black Spine type, developing fruits fully 12 inches long when matured, uniformly slender and 

 of a rich dark green color. The warts and spines are well distributed over the surface, which is not the case 

 with inferior stocks. Generally speaking, the variety develops rather late. Improved Long Green is not 

 recommended for greenhouse purposes, but will be found one of the most profitable for field cultivation. 

 The small fruits are often used for sweet pickles while the fully matured fruits will find a profitable sale on 

 any market. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Vilb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.60; 5 lbs. or more, $1.50 per lb. 



Snow's Chicago Pickle 



Days to maturity, 55. We consider this the best of the pickling Cucumbers. It has a rich dark green 

 color, is uniformly cylindrical in shape, and is early maturing. With careful cultivation and the usual spray- 

 ing of Bordeaux Mixture, this variety should have a picking from midsummer until frost. As a pickhng type 

 which is perfectly formed, of miniature size, rather coarsely spined, crisp and of excellent quality. Snow's 

 Chicago Pickle is recommended for all general purposes. We believe it is very much superior to the old 

 Green Prolific or Boston Pickling which we have carried for a number of years. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts.; V4lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.40; 5 lbs. or more, $1.25 per lb. 



Brussels Sprouts 



CAMBRIDGE CHAMPION (Extra Select). Days to 

 maturity, 125. Four ounces plant an acre. The 

 stalk of this variety grows about 2 feet high, bearing 

 a generous supply of firm, well-rounded Sprouts. In 

 the fall, break down the lower leaves and let the 

 small Sprouts properly develop. A great delicacy 

 which is finding a broader market every season. Price, 

 delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; V^lh. $1.25. 



Kale 



DWARF CURLED SCOTCH. Days to maturity, 55. 

 One pound plants an acre. In quality this is the best 

 Kale under cultivation. It is extensively grown for 

 the large eastern markets. Our stock is beautifully 

 curled, low growing, spreading, and remarkably 

 hardy. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 y4lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. or more, 90 cts. per lb. 



Chicory 



WITLOOF. Time for maturity of roots, 4 months. 

 Also known as French Endive. This makes a very 

 desirable salad. Plant seed in May or June. Dig 

 roots in October. Place them horizontally in warm 

 vegetable cellar. Within three or four weeks tender 

 white stalks will develop. Cutting season lasts over 

 several weeks. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 02. 30 cts.; y4lb. $1; lb. $3.50. 



Dandelion 



BROAD-LEAVED. Time for maturity, one year. This 

 variety is far superior to the common or uncultivated 

 Dandelion. It has a broad, thick leaf which is of a 

 deep green color. It is compact and tufted at the 

 center. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 

 y4lb. $2; lb. $8. 



VlllA Prnn Pnamioc Cucumbers, melons, squashes, etc., are subject to a number of insect and disease enemies. The 

 V lllc V^rup l^llcllllcd. fij-st of these is the Aphid or Green Plant-Lice which feed on the under side of young leaves. For 

 control, spray with nicotine sulphate, ^pint in 100 gallons of water, with 5 pounds of soap added. Sprayer must be fitted with an 

 upturn nozzle. The Striped Cucumber Beetle is dangerous because it not only eats the young vines, but it also spreads bacterial 

 disease known as wilt. Control: Spray carefully with Bordeaux Mixture and Arsenate of Lead, keeping the plants constantly 

 covered thereafter and promptly destroying any diseased plants. Downy Mildew or Blight is the most serious fungous disease of 

 Cucumbers and melons. The leaves become mottled, yellow, and later dry up. For control : A Bordeaux Mixture of 5 pounds 

 copper sulphate, 5 pounds lime in 50 gallons of water should be applied every week or ten days with no let-up throughout the entire 

 season. 



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