Stokes Seeds Insure Your Success 



CELERY, continued 



The Stokes Golden Plume. Days to maturity. 105-115. A very 

 distinguished stock, full hearted, with a long rib and thick stalk. 

 This privately developed strain of Golden Plume is an accepted 

 leader in the important Sanford Celery district. Special care has 

 been taken with this strain in every step of its production. For 

 further description and illustration, see page 9. Price: Pkt. 25c.; 

 I30Z. 70c.; oz. S1.25; }i\h. $5; lb. S18; 5 lbs., $16 per lb. 



CORN 



Stokes Vanguard. Days to matui 

 Francis C. Stokes & Co", in 1926. \V 

 profitable early white Sweet Corr 

 of Philadelphia. Tests prove it 

 Howling Mob. Each year some a. 

 for a heavier yielding, more unifor 



ty, 65-70. Introduced by 

 ■ again offer this as the most 

 for production in the latitude 

 be seven days earlier than 

 ^•ance is m.ade in our selection 

 1, and earlier strain. Vanguard 



will develop a marketable ear in slightly over two months. Length 

 8 inches. Table quality excellent. For further description, see 

 page 10. Price: KIb. 10 cts.; > olb. 15 cts.; lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs., 22 

 cts. per lb.; 50 lbs., 18 cts. per lb. 

 Golden Bantam. Days to maturity, 70. In the many years 

 Golden Bantam has been under cultivation it has not been sur- 

 passed in popularity as a table Corn. There are four reasons for 

 its popularity: First, its attractive golden yellow color; second, 

 its earliness; third, its sweet flavor; fourth, its convenient table 

 The stock we offer is the original, 8-rowed Golden Bantam 



Golden Plume Celery 



averaging o mcncs m length, 

 page 10. Price: Ulb. 10 cts.; 

 i >lb. 15 cts.: lb. 24 cts.; 5 lbs.. 

 20 cts. per lb.; 50 lbs., 16 cts. 

 per lb. 



Bantam Evergreen. Days to 

 maturity, 70. A cross between 

 Golden Bantam and Stowell's 

 Evercrecn. It combines the color 

 and flavor ol Golden Bantam and 

 retains the greater length of th 

 Stowell's. The ears average I 

 inches and contain from 12 to 14 

 rows. Although ten days later 

 than Golden " 



description, see 



CUCUMBER 



Stokes Greenpack. Days to maturity, 50-60. 

 A Cucumber of increasing importance in the 

 growing areas of the Atlantic seaboard. Its 

 color is a beautiful deep green which is well 

 held in transit to northern markets. One of the 

 heaviest yielders of the White Spine types, 

 and it will average five days earlier than Early 

 Fortune. Average length, 7 inches. For further 

 description and illustration, see page 16. Price: 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ;4lb. 40 cts.; lb. S1.25; 

 5 lbs., SI. 15 per lb.; 25 lbs., SI. 10 per lb. 

 Early Fortune. Days to maturity, 55-65. Our 

 stock represents an e.vcellent strain of the Early 

 Fortune which is one of the most satisfactory 

 Cuciimbers in the entire list for general pro- 

 duction purposes. Luxurious green in color 

 and slender, symmetrical, and slightly tapering 

 in shape. It is heavy cropping, early maturing, 

 and of a brilliant market appearance. Average 

 lengthof this strain, 81 finches. Price: Pkt. 10 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; '(lb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 

 5 lbs., 85 cts. per lb.; 25 lbs., 80 cts. per lb. 

 Extra-Early White Spine. Days to maturity, 

 50-60. This is one of the most successful sorts 

 for table use and especially well adapted for 

 home-growing. The vines are hardy and mature 

 an abundance of firm, crisp Cucumbers of ex- 



Lord's Golden Age. Days to maturity, 60. 

 This Corn is earlier and more productive than 

 Golden Bantam, and in comparative trials 

 appeared to be distinctly superior to Golden 

 Sunshine. The golden yellow ear is about 

 6 inches in length and ranges from 8 to 12 rows. 

 Although under certain conditions Lord's 

 Golden Age has .seemed more susceptible to 

 disease than some varieties, it nevertheless has 

 proved to be very profitable to many of our 

 customers. Price: i^lb. 10 cts.; Mlb. 15 cts.; 

 lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs., 22 cts. per lb.; 50 lbs.. 18 

 cts. per lb. 



The Stokes Evergreen. Days to maturity, 90. 

 A superior strain of the Stowell's Evergreen 

 type, noted for great uniformity and high pro- 

 ductiveness. The 10-rowcd ears will average 8 to 

 10 inches in length, high in sugar-content and 

 brilliant in appearance. Corn-growers looking 

 for highest quality stock will do well to give this 

 consideration. For further description, see page 

 10. Price: KIb. 12 cts.; ! <lb. 20 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 

 5 lbs., 26 cts. per lb.; 50 lbs.. 22 cts. per lb. 



tam in reaching 

 maturity. Bantam E\ 

 ptirtant place for 



cen has made a 

 Price: ^Ib. 10 cts.; 

 .lb. 15 cts.; lb. 24 cts.; 5 lbs., 20 cts. per 

 lb.; 50 lbs., 16 cts. per lb. 

 Country Gentleman. Days to maturity, 88. 

 This variety is popularly known as Shoe Peg. 

 It is a narrow, deei>-grained Corn of the broken- 

 row type, and it is a variety that is highly 

 prized for its table quality. The cars arc of a 

 convenient size, and the deep kernels have a 

 peculiarly sweet flavor. Very popular in many 

 of the northern markets and excellent for can- 

 ning. Price: !^lb. 10 cts.; 'sib. 15 cts.; lb. 24 

 cts.; 5 lbs., 20 cts. per lb.; 50 lbs., 16 cts. 

 per lb. 



Stowell's Evergreen. Days to maturity, 90. 

 After sixty years, Stowell's Evergreen is still a 

 popular variety. The 10-rowed ear averages 

 10 inches in length, and is a he.avy producer in 

 every way. The stock offered is equal to the 

 commercial standard. Price: \ilh. 10 cts.; 

 Jolb. 15 cts.; lb. 24 cts.; 5 lbs., 20 cts. per lb.; 

 50 lbs., 16 cts. per lb. 



Early Fortune Cucumber 



Length 7 inches. 



On larger quantities, write for special prices 



Stowell's Evergreen Com 



cellent quality. 



the largest yielding varieties in culti' 

 Price: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; KIb. 30 cts.; lb. 

 90 cts.; 5 lbs., 85 cts. per lb.; 25 lbs., 80 cts. 

 per lb. 



Stokes Windermoor Wonder. Days to matu- 

 rity, 60-70. Introduced by our Company in 

 1916. The names Vaughan and Longfellow are 

 either synonyms or represent very similar 

 types. This IS the most handsome Cucumber 

 of any we sell, averaging from 10 to 12 inches 

 in length and developing the most luxurious 

 green color from top to tip. For further des- 

 cription, see page 16. Price: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 25 cts.; Mlb. 85 cts.; lb. S3; 5 lbs., S2.75 per lb. 



National Pickling. (New.) Days to maturity, 

 50-60. This pickling type has been developed 

 bv .Mr. George Starr for the National Pickle 

 Packers Association. Although this rcsemolcs 

 Snow's Pickling in type arid habit, it is looKed 

 on as a much superior strain, for it is the result 

 of many years of selection. Price: Pkt. 10 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 541b. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 5 lbs., 

 85 cts. per lb.; 25 lbs., 80 cts. per lb. 



COLLARDS 



Georgia. Days to maturity. 

 80. Sometimes called South- 

 ern or Creole. This vege- 

 table develops a loose- 

 leaved head growing about 

 2)^2 feet in height and pro- 

 ducing large, light green 

 leaves on medium-long 

 stems. A frost, if not too 

 severe, will improve the 

 crop. 1 n the South the seed 

 may be sown from January 

 to May and from August to 

 October. Price: Pkt. 5 cts.; 

 oz. 10 cts.; Mlb. 17 cts.; lb. 

 55 cts.; 5 lbs., 50 cts. per lb.; 

 25 lbs., 45 cts. per lb. 



Vegetable and Flower 

 Specials are illustrated 

 in natural colors in this 

 catalogue 



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Please see pages 4 to 19 for Vegetable Specials 



FRANCIS C. STOKES & CO., Inc. 



