New Cucumber, this year 



CRESS 



As early in spring as the ground can be worked, sow 

 the seed in rich, well prepared soil, in shallow drills about 

 16 inches apart, covering with about J^ inch of fine soil 

 firmly pressed down. When the young plants are well 

 started, thin 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. For succes- 

 sion plant every 2 weeks, thinning out as required for 

 use. Prevent insects by dusting with Pyrethrum powder. 

 CURLED or PEPPER GRASS The frilled or curled 

 leaves of this small plant are used for garnishing. 

 Its warm pungent taste is also an appetizing add- 

 ition to lettuce. The plant grows rapidly to about 

 1 foot in height. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c. 

 TRUE WATER This is a distinct variety of cress 

 with small, oval leaves. It thrives best when its 

 roots and stems are submerged in water, although 

 a fair growth may be obtained in soil which is kept 

 wet. The seed is usually sown and lightly covered 

 in gravelly, mucky lands along the borders of small, 

 rapid streams. The plants need no special culture, 

 as under favorable conditions they increase very 

 rapidly by self-sown seed and root extension. When 

 gathered for market, the shoots should be cut, not 

 broken off. In summer it is best to keep them cut 

 closely. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; V4 lb. $1.50. 



CUCUMBER 



In all stages of growth the cucumber finds a place on 

 our tables. Either raw or pickled it is served in salads, 

 and it is a tasty relish by itself. A fine crop may easily 

 be grown in openly exposed, fairly rich soil. Planting 

 should be delayed until all danger of frost is past. Soil 

 for planting should be warm, fairly moist, and loose. 

 Seed must be covered about Yi inch deep. Plant in 

 hills 3 to 5 feet apart, dropping 6 or 8 seeds to each 

 hill. When 6 inches tall, thin to 3 in a hill. 

 BLACK DIAMOND (It Stays Green) Splendid for 

 shipping. Fruits rich dark green, retaining their 

 color long after picking; white spined; 7 to 8 inches 

 long; 23^ to 2 M inches thick; only slightly tapered; 

 full at both ends. 60 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 

 BOSTON PICKLING Splendid pickling and slicing 

 sort. Fruits medium dark green; black spined; 6 

 to 7 inches long; 2)^ inches thick; symmetrical; 

 only slightly tapered. 60 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.60. 

 CHICAGO PICKLING (Westerfield) Valuable pick- 

 ling and slicing variety. Fruits deep medium green; 

 black spined; 6 to 7 inches long; 2^ to 2% inches 

 thick; taper very slightly toward each end; uniform. 

 60 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.60. 

 CRYSTAL APPLE Very popular in Australia on ac- 

 covmt of its crisp tender flesh, and mild rich flavor. 

 A true cucumber but more like an apple in shape and size. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.00. 

 DAVIS PERFECT Splendid dark green slicing variety par- 

 ticularly valuable for shipping. Fruits very dark green; 

 retain color long after picking; white spined; 9 to 11 inches 

 long; 2 Yi inches thick ; some- 

 what tapered at both ends; 

 very few seeds. 68 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; 

 lb. $1.60. 

 EARLY CLUSTER Very fine 

 pickUng sort; popular for 

 early slicers. Fruits medium 

 dark green; black spined; 

 5J^ inches long; 2^ inches 

 thick; cylindrical and full at 

 both ends. 56 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; 

 lb. $1.60. 



You can tell by the shape of the fruits that Straight-S is just right for 

 slicing. This cucumber, developed by Ferry-Morse, received the All- 

 America Gold Medal Award in 1935. (See page 24.) 



EARLY FORTUNE One of the most desirable shcing sorts; 

 extensively grown for shipping. Fruits very dark green; 

 color retained a long time after harvest; white spined; 8 

 to 9 inches long; 2J^ inches thick; only slightly tapered; 

 very uniform. 66 days. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 

 ib. $1.60. 



EARLY SHORT GREEN or 

 EARLY FRAME Splendid 

 for pickling and for shcing; 

 very popular for home gar- 

 dens. Fruits bright medium 

 green; black spined; 6 to 7 

 inches long; 2 J/^ inches thick; 

 imiform; blunt. 56 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 50c; 

 Ib. $1.50. 



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